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Gao B, Yang K, Yang M, Li W, Jiang T, Gao R, Pei Y, Pei Z, Lv Y. A nanoplatform based on allylthiopurine bio-MOF and glycosylated AIE PARP inhibitor for cancer synthetic lethal therapy. Chem Commun (Camb) 2024. [PMID: 39086281 DOI: 10.1039/d4cc02944e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/02/2024]
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A biological nanoplatform (Gal-ANI@ZnAP NPs) was constructed based on a prodrug-skeletal metal-organic framework (MOF) using purine nucleobase analogue prodrug 6-allylthiopurine as a bioactive ligand, and functionalized with AIE fluorescent PARP inhibitor glycoconjugate for visualization therapy and synthetic lethal cancer therapy. This nanoplatform could actively target cancer cells, selectively release drugs in response to esterase/pH, and visualize drug uptake. In vitro studies revealed that Gal-ANI@ZnAP NPs increased the synthetic lethality in cancer cells by inducing DNA repair failure with the simultaneous targeting of PARP and nucleotide metabolism, thereby exhibiting a significant cancer-killing effect. The study presents a novel strategy to construct an AIE nanoplatform using pharmaceutical molecules for drug uptake visualization and boosting synthetic lethality in cancer.
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- Bingling Gao
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products & Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, P. R. China.
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products & Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, P. R. China.
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products & Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, P. R. China.
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products & Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, P. R. China.
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products & Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, P. R. China.
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products & Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, P. R. China.
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products & Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, P. R. China.
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products & Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, P. R. China.
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products & Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, P. R. China.
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Yin Y, Zeng P, Duan Y, Wang J, Zhou W, Sun P, Li Z, Wang L, Liang H, Chen S. A spermine-responsive supramolecular chemotherapy system constructed from a water-soluble pillar[5]arene and a diphenylanthracene-containing amphiphile for precise chemotherapy. J Mater Chem B 2024. [PMID: 39075949 DOI: 10.1039/d4tb00668b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/31/2024]
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Stimuli-responsive supramolecular chemotherapy, particularly in response to cancer biomarkers, has emerged as a promising strategy to overcome the limitations associated with traditional chemotherapy. Spermine (SPM) is known to be overexpressed in certain cancers. In this study, we introduced a novel supramolecular chemotherapy system triggered by SPM. The system featured pyridine salts of a diphenylanthracene derivative (PyEn) and a complementary water-soluble pillar[5]arene (WP5C5) with long alkyl chains. The diphenylanthracene unit of PyEn is effectively encapsulated within the long alkyl chains of WP5C5, resulting in a substantial reduction in the cytotoxicity of PyEn towards normal cells. The therapeutic effect of PyEn is selectively triggered intracellularly through SPM, leading to the endosomal release of PyEn and concurrent in situ cytotoxicity. This supramolecular chemotherapy system exhibits notable tumor inhibition against SPM-overexpressed cancers with reduced side effects on normal tissues. The supramolecular strategy for intracellular activation provides a novel tool with potential applications in chemotherapeutic interventions, offering enhanced selectivity and reduced cytotoxicity to normal cells.
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- Yongfei Yin
- The Institute for Advanced Studies, Hubei Key Lab on Organic and Polymeric Opto-Electronic Materials, Wuhan University, 299 Bayi Road, Wuhan, Hubei 430072, China.
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- Department of Urology, Union Hospital Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Jiefang Road 1277, Wuhan, Hubei 430022, China.
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- Department of Urology, Union Hospital Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Jiefang Road 1277, Wuhan, Hubei 430022, China.
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- Department of Urology, Union Hospital Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Jiefang Road 1277, Wuhan, Hubei 430022, China.
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- Department of Chemistry, Fudan University, 220 Handan Road, Shanghai 200433, China
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- The Institute for Advanced Studies, Hubei Key Lab on Organic and Polymeric Opto-Electronic Materials, Wuhan University, 299 Bayi Road, Wuhan, Hubei 430072, China.
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- Department of Chemistry, Fudan University, 220 Handan Road, Shanghai 200433, China
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- The Institute for Advanced Studies, Hubei Key Lab on Organic and Polymeric Opto-Electronic Materials, Wuhan University, 299 Bayi Road, Wuhan, Hubei 430072, China.
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- Department of Urology, Union Hospital Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Jiefang Road 1277, Wuhan, Hubei 430022, China.
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- The Institute for Advanced Studies, Hubei Key Lab on Organic and Polymeric Opto-Electronic Materials, Wuhan University, 299 Bayi Road, Wuhan, Hubei 430072, China.
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Teng KX, Zhang D, Liu BK, Liu ZF, Niu LY, Yang QZ. Photo-Induced Disproportionation-Mediated Photodynamic Therapy: Simultaneous Oxidation of Tetrahydrobiopterin and Generation of Superoxide Radicals. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202318783. [PMID: 38258371 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202318783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2023] [Revised: 01/19/2024] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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We herein present an approach of photo-induced disproportionation for preparation of Type-I photodynamic agents. As a proof of concept, BODIPY-based photosensitizers were rationally designed and prepared. The photo-induced intermolecular electron transfer between homotypic chromophores leads to the disproportionation reaction, resulting in the formation of charged intermediates, cationic and anionic radicals. The cationic radicals efficiently oxidize the cellularimportant coenzyme, tetrahydrobiopterin (BH4 ), and the anionic radicals transfer electrons to oxygen to produce superoxide radicals (O2 - ⋅). One of our Type-I photodynamic agents not only self-assembles in water but also effectively targets the endoplasmic reticulum. It displayed excellent photocytotoxicity even in highly hypoxic environments (2 % O2 ), with a half-maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50 ) of 0.96 μM, and demonstrated outstanding antitumor efficacy in murine models bearing HeLa tumors.
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- Kun-Xu Teng
- Institution Key Laboratory of Radiopharmaceuticals, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, P. R. China
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- Institution Key Laboratory of Radiopharmaceuticals, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, P. R. China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan 453007, P. R. China
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- Institution Key Laboratory of Radiopharmaceuticals, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, P. R. China
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- Institution Key Laboratory of Radiopharmaceuticals, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, P. R. China
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- Institution Key Laboratory of Radiopharmaceuticals, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, P. R. China
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- Institution Key Laboratory of Radiopharmaceuticals, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, P. R. China
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Tian J, Huang B, Xia L, Zhu Y, Zhang W. A H 2 S-Generated Supramolecular Photosensitizer for Enhanced Photodynamic Antibacterial Infection and Relieving Inflammation. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2305183. [PMID: 38095436 PMCID: PMC10916657 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202305183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2023] [Revised: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 03/07/2024]
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Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a promising treatment against bacteria-caused infections. By producing large amounts of reactive oxygen species (ROS), PDT can effectively eliminate pathogenic bacteria, without causing drug resistance. However, excessive ROS may also impose an oxidative stress on surrounding tissues, resulting in local inflammation. To avoid this major drawback and limit pro-inflammation during PDT, this work prepared a supramolecular photosensitizer (TPP-CN/CP5) based on host-guest interactions between a cysteine-responsive cyano-tetraphenylporphyrin (TPP-CN) and a water-soluble carboxylatopillar[5]arene (CP5). TPP-CN/CP5 not only possesses excellent photodynamic antibacterial properties, but also shows good anti-inflammatory and cell protection capabilities. Under 660 nm light irradiation, TPP-CN/CP5 could rapidly produce abundant ROS for sterilization. After the PDT process, the addition of cysteine (Cys) triggers the release of H2 S from TPP-CN. H2 S then stops the induced inflammation by inhibiting the production of related inflammatory factors. Both in vitro and in vivo experiments show the excellent antibacterial effects and anti-inflammatory abilities of TPP-CN/CP5. These results will certainly promote the clinical application of PDT in the treatment of bacterial infectious diseases.
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- Jia Tian
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Functional Materials ChemistryEast China University of Science and TechnologyShanghai200237China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Functional Materials ChemistryEast China University of Science and TechnologyShanghai200237China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Functional Materials ChemistryEast China University of Science and TechnologyShanghai200237China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Functional Materials ChemistryEast China University of Science and TechnologyShanghai200237China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Functional Materials ChemistryEast China University of Science and TechnologyShanghai200237China
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He S, Wang L, Wu D, Tong F, Zhao H, Li H, Gong T, Gao H, Zhou Y. Dual-responsive supramolecular photodynamic nanomedicine with activatable immunomodulation for enhanced antitumor therapy. Acta Pharm Sin B 2024; 14:765-780. [PMID: 38322349 PMCID: PMC10840428 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsb.2023.10.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2023] [Revised: 10/13/2023] [Accepted: 10/15/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2024] Open
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A major challenge facing photodynamic therapy (PDT) is that the activity of the immune-induced infiltrating CD8+ T cells is subject to the regulatory T lymphocytes (Tregs), leaving the tumor at risk of recurrence and metastasis after the initial ablation. To augment the antitumor response and reprogram the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment (TME), a supramolecular photodynamic nanoparticle (DACss) is constructed by the host-guest interaction between demethylcantharidin-conjugated β-cyclodextrin (DMC-CD) and amantadine-terminated disulfide-conjugated FFVLGGGC peptide with chlorin e6 decoration (Ad-ss-pep-Ce6) to achieve intelligent delivery of photosensitizer and immunomodulator for breast cancer treatment. The acid-labile β-carboxamide bond of DMC-CD is hydrolyzed in response to the acidic TME, resulting in the localized release of DMC and subsequent inhibition of Tregs. The guest molecule Ad-ss-pep-Ce6 can be cleaved by a high level of intracellular GSH, reducing photosensitizer toxicity and increasing photosensitizer retention in the tumor. With a significant increase in the CTL/Treg ratio, the combination of Ce6-based PDT and DMC-mediated immunomodulation adequately achieved spatiotemporal regulation and remodeling of the TME, as well as improved primary tumor and in situ lung metastasis suppression with the aid of PD-1 antibody.
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- Siqin He
- Key Laboratory of Tropical Biological Resources of Ministry of Education, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hainan University, Haikou 570200, China
- Key Laboratory of Drug-Targeting and Drug Delivery System, West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tropical Biological Resources of Ministry of Education, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hainan University, Haikou 570200, China
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- Key Laboratory of Drug-Targeting and Drug Delivery System, West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Key Laboratory of Drug-Targeting and Drug Delivery System, West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Revvity Inc., Waltham, MA 02451, USA
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China
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- Key Laboratory of Drug-Targeting and Drug Delivery System, West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Key Laboratory of Drug-Targeting and Drug Delivery System, West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tropical Biological Resources of Ministry of Education, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hainan University, Haikou 570200, China
- Key Laboratory of Drug-Targeting and Drug Delivery System, West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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Yi HL, Yang RP, Tang Q, Tao Z, Huang Y. Supramolecular fluorescence sensor array used for the analysis of tyrosine kinase inhibitors in biological fluids and cell imaging. Anal Chim Acta 2024; 1287:342124. [PMID: 38182394 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2023.342124] [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: 10/25/2023] [Revised: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 01/07/2024]
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Tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) are commonly used in tumor targeting therapy. However, the rapid analysis of TKIs remains a significant challenge, especially in complex biological fluid environments. In this work, we have constructed a supramolecular fluorescence sensor array based on a cucurbituril-dye host-guest complex. The binding affinity between the three complexes and each TKI is different, resulting in different cross-response signals of the complexes to the fluorescence of each TKI. Combined with linear discriminant analysis(LDA), five kinds of TKIs can be well identified. The supramolecular fluorescence sensor array could accurately identify and distinguish the five TKIs in water and could classify mixtures containing different concentrations of TKIs in serum. The concentration and Factor 1 exhibited a good linear relationship and the detection limit (LOD) was as low as 10-7 mol L-1. The method has good reproducibility and stability. In addition, the differentiation of four clinical concentrations of first-generation TKIs further validated the potential application of arrays in drug monitoring. Finally, our proposed array enabled drug imaging in living cells. Our array platform provided the foundation for the rapid and easy monitoring of 4-anilinoquinazoline TKIs.
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- Hong-Ling Yi
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- Key Laboratory of Macrocyclic and Supramolecular Chemistry of Guizhou Province, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- Department College of Tobacco Science, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- Key Laboratory of Macrocyclic and Supramolecular Chemistry of Guizhou Province, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- The Engineering and Research Center for Southwest Bio-Pharmaceutical Resources of National Education Ministry of China, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China.
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Chen XX, Huang SZ, Yang RP, Huang Y, Tang Q. Supramolecular fluorescent probe based on a host-guest complex for amino acids recognition and detection in aqueous solution. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2023; 302:123079. [PMID: 37421696 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2023.123079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2023] [Revised: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/10/2023]
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A supramolecular fluorescent probe based on a host-guest complex has been developed for amino acid recognition and detection in aqueous solution. Cucurbit[7]uril (Q[7]) with 4-(4-dimethylamino-styrene) quinoline (DSQ) formed a fluorescent probe (DSQ@Q[7]). The DSQ@Q[7] fluorescent probe nearly generated changes in fluorescence in response to four amino acids (arginine, histidine, phenylalanine and tryptophan). These changes were attributed to the host-guest interaction between DSQ@Q[7] and amino acids, which occurred as a consequence of the subtle cooperation of ionic dipole and hydrogen bonding. Linear discriminant analysis showed that the fluorescent probe could recognize and distinguish four amino acids, and a mixture with different concentration ratios could be well categorized in ultrapure water and tap water.
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- Xing-Xing Chen
- Department College of Tobacco Science, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China; Guizhou Provincial Key Laboratory for Tobacco Quality, College of Tobacco Science, Guizhou Univ., Guiyang 550025, China
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- Key Laboratory of Macrocyclic and Supramolecular Chemistry of Guizhou Province, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- Key Laboratory of Macrocyclic and Supramolecular Chemistry of Guizhou Province, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- The Engineering and Research Center for Southwest Bio-Pharmaceutical Resources of National Education Ministry of China, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- Department College of Tobacco Science, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China; Guizhou Provincial Key Laboratory for Tobacco Quality, College of Tobacco Science, Guizhou Univ., Guiyang 550025, China.
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Huang SZ, Wei KN, Yang RP, Yi HL, Tang Q, Tao Z, Huang Y. A white-light-emitting sensor array based on cucurbit[8]uril for quantitative detection of multicomponent nitroaniline isomers. Mikrochim Acta 2023; 190:460. [PMID: 37924338 DOI: 10.1007/s00604-023-06040-2] [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: 08/17/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/06/2023]
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A white-light-emitting supramolecular complex through supramolecular interactions has been assembled; the white luminescent supramolecular complex exhibits two emission spectra. Based on this, a dual-channel white-light array sensor was constructed. The results show that it can quickly identify and detect nitroaniline isomer pollutants (p-nitroaniline, m-nitroaniline, o-nitroaniline). When these three nitroaniline isomers were added to the supramolecular white-light array sensor, the fluorescence intensity of the white-light complex decreased to varying degrees. Linear discriminant analysis (LDA) showed that the supramolecular white-light array sensor could recognize and distinguish three nitroaniline isomers and could classify mixtures containing different concentrations. Factor 1 of the array had a good linear relationship with the concentration of pollutants, and the detection limit (LOD) was as low as 0.7 μM. The method has good reproducibility and stability. In addition, it can also qualitatively detect the nitroaniline isomers in river water and contaminated rice seedling extract. It provides an ideal platform for constructing multiresponse sensors.
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- Shu-Zhen Huang
- Key Laboratory of Macrocyclic and Supramolecular Chemistry of Guizhou Province, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- Key Laboratory of Macrocyclic and Supramolecular Chemistry of Guizhou Province, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- Key Laboratory of Macrocyclic and Supramolecular Chemistry of Guizhou Province, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- Department College of Tobacco Science, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- Key Laboratory of Macrocyclic and Supramolecular Chemistry of Guizhou Province, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- The Engineering and Research Center for Southwest Bio-Pharmaceutical Resources of National Education Ministry of China, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China.
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Quan H, Huang Y, Xia J, Yang J, Lu B, Liu P, Yao Y. Integrating Pillar[5]arene and BODIPY for a Supramolecular Nanoplatform To Achieve Synergistic Photodynamic Therapy and Chemotherapy. Chembiochem 2023; 24:e202300461. [PMID: 37463099 DOI: 10.1002/cbic.202300461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2023] [Revised: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 07/20/2023]
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BODIPY photosensitizers have been integrated with a hypoxia-activated prodrug to achieve synergistic photodynamic therapy (PDT) and chemotherapy. A novel BODIPY derivative BDP-CN was designed and synthesized. It had two cyano groups to make it complex well with a water-soluble pillar[5]arene. Their association constant was calculated to be (6.8±0.9)×106 M-1 . After self-assembly in water, regular spherical nanocarriers can be formed; these were used to encapsulate the hypoxia-activated prodrug tirapazamine (TPZ). BDP-CN displayed excellent photodynamic activity to complete PDT. In this process, O2 can be continuously consumed to activate TPZ to allow it to be converted to a benzotriazinyl (BTZ) radical with high cytotoxicity to complete chemotherapy. As a result, the formed nanoparticles showed excellent synergistic photodynamic therapy and chemotherapy efficacy. The synergistic therapy mechanism is discussed in detail.
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- Hui Quan
- School of Science, Nantong University, No. 9 Seyuan Road, Chongchuan District, Nantong, Jiangsu, 226019, P. R. China
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, No. 9 Seyuan Road, Chongchuan District, Nantong, Jiangsu, 226019, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, No. 9 Seyuan Road, Chongchuan District, Nantong, Jiangsu, 226019, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, No. 9 Seyuan Road, Chongchuan District, Nantong, Jiangsu, 226019, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, No. 9 Seyuan Road, Chongchuan District, Nantong, Jiangsu, 226019, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, No. 9 Seyuan Road, Chongchuan District, Nantong, Jiangsu, 226019, P. R. China
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- School of Science, Nantong University, No. 9 Seyuan Road, Chongchuan District, Nantong, Jiangsu, 226019, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, No. 9 Seyuan Road, Chongchuan District, Nantong, Jiangsu, 226019, P. R. China
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Sun XY, Liang YX, Gao YN, Zhang X, Liu R, Tang Q, Lu ZL, Liu Y. [12]aneN 3-modified camptothecin and PEGylated AIEgens co-assembly into core-shell nanoparticles with ROS/NTR dual-response for enhanced cancer therapy. J Mater Chem B 2023; 11:8943-8955. [PMID: 37727888 DOI: 10.1039/d3tb01282d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/21/2023]
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A novel dual-responsive nanoparticle (NP) system was aimed to be developed for the co-delivery of camptothecin (CPT) and plasmid encoding TNF-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (pTRAIL) DNA in cancer therapy. The combination of the prodrug CPT and the nucleic acid condensing di-(triazole-[12]aneN3) unit with 4-nitrobenzyl ester through alkyl chains resulted in three nitroreductase (NTR) responsive amphiphiles, CNN1-CNN3 (with 5, 8, and 11 carbon chains, respectively). Among them, CNN2 was the most effective in inhibiting the proliferation of HeLa cells in the presence of fusogenic lipid DOPE. The NPs composed of CNN2, pDNA, and DOPE were further co-assembled with ROS-responsive thioketal-linked amphiphilic polymer (TTP) to afford the core-shell NPs (CNN2-DT/pDNA) with an average size of 118 nm, which exhibited high drug-loading capacity, excellent serum tolerance, and good biocompatibility. In the presence of ROS, NTR, and NADH, the core-shell NPs were decomposed, leading to the efficient release of 80% CPT and abundant pDNA. The self-assembly and delivery process of CNN2-DT NPs and DNA were clearly observed through the AIE fluorescent imaging. In vitro and in vivo results demonstrated that the CNN2-DT/pTRAIL NPs synergistically promoted 68% apoptosis of tumor cells and inhibited tumor growth with negligible toxic side effects. This study showed that the combination of prodrug and nucleic acid through dual-responsive core-shell NPs provide a spatially and temporally-controlled strategy for cancer therapy.
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- Xue-Yi Sun
- Laboratory of Radiopharmaceutics, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, P. R. China.
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- Laboratory of Radiopharmaceutics, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, P. R. China.
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- Laboratory of Radiopharmaceutics, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, P. R. China.
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- Laboratory of Radiopharmaceutics, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, P. R. China.
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- Laboratory of Radiopharmaceutics, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, P. R. China.
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- Laboratory of Radiopharmaceutics, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, P. R. China.
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- Laboratory of Radiopharmaceutics, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, P. R. China.
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- China National Institute for Food and Drug Control, Institute of Chemical Drug Control, HuaTuo Road 29, Beijing, 100050, China.
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Yin H, Cheng Q, Bardelang D, Wang R. Challenges and Opportunities of Functionalized Cucurbiturils for Biomedical Applications. JACS AU 2023; 3:2356-2377. [PMID: 37772183 PMCID: PMC10523374 DOI: 10.1021/jacsau.3c00273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Revised: 07/09/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 09/30/2023]
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Cucurbit[n]uril (CB[n]) macrocycles (especially CB[5] to CB[8]) have shown exceptional attributes since their discovery in 2000. Their stability, water solubility, responsiveness to several stimuli, and remarkable binding properties have enabled a growing number of biological applications. Yet, soon after their discovery, the challenge of their functionalization was set. Nevertheless, after more than two decades, a myriad of CB[n] derivatives has been described, many of them used in cells or in vivo for advanced applications. This perspective summarizes key advances of this burgeoning field and points to the next opportunities and remaining challenges to fully express the potential of these fascinating macrocycles in biology and biomedical sciences.
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- Hang Yin
- State
Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute
of Chinese Medical Sciences, University
of Macau, Taipa, Macau 999078, China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute
of Chinese Medical Sciences, University
of Macau, Taipa, Macau 999078, China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute
of Chinese Medical Sciences, University
of Macau, Taipa, Macau 999078, China
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Yang X, Varini K, Godard M, Gassiot F, Sonnette R, Ferracci G, Pecqueux B, Monnier V, Charles L, Maria S, Hardy M, Ouari O, Khrestchatisky M, Lécorché P, Jacquot G, Bardelang D. Preparation and In Vitro Validation of a Cucurbit[7]uril-Peptide Conjugate Targeting the LDL Receptor. J Med Chem 2023. [PMID: 37339060 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.3c00423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/22/2023]
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Here we report the coupling of a cyclic peptide (VH4127) targeting the low density lipoprotein (LDL) receptor (LDLR) noncompetitively to cucurbit[7]uril (CB[7]) to develop a new kind of drug delivery system (DDS), namely, CB[7]-VH4127, with maintained binding affinity to the LDLR. To evaluate the uptake potential of this bismacrocyclic compound, another conjugate was prepared comprising a high-affinity group for CB[7] (adamantyl(Ada)-amine) coupled to the fluorescent tracker Alexa680 (A680). The resulting A680-Ada·CB[7]-VH4127 supramolecular complex demonstrated conserved LDLR-binding potential and improved LDLR-mediated endocytosis and intracellular accumulation potential in LDLR-expressing cells. The combination of two technologies, namely, monofunctionalized CB[7] and the VH4127 LDLR-targeting peptide, opens new avenues in terms of targeting and intracellular delivery to LDLR-expressing tissues or tumors. The versatile transport capacity of CB[7], known to bind a large spectrum of bioactive or functional compounds, makes this new DDS suitable for a wide range of therapeutic or imaging applications.
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- Xue Yang
- Aix Marseille Univ, CNRS, ICR, 13013 Marseille, France
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- Aix Marseille Univ, CNRS, INP, Inst Neurophysiopathol, 13005 Marseille, France
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- Aix Marseille Univ, CNRS, Centrale Marseille, FSCM, Spectropole, 13013 Marseille, France
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- Aix Marseille Univ, CNRS, ICR, 13013 Marseille, France
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- Aix Marseille Univ, CNRS, ICR, 13013 Marseille, France
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Shukla S, Sagar B, Sood AK, Gaur A, Batra S, Gulati S. Supramolecular Chemotherapy with Cucurbit[ n]urils as Encapsulating Hosts. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2023. [PMID: 37224296 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.3c00244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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The cucurbit[n]urils (CB[n]) belong to the field of relatively young supramolecules which act as containers for a large variety of guests and are being explored extensively for their numerous biomedical applications. This includes drug formulation and delivery, controlled drug release, photodynamic therapy, sensing for bioanalytical purposes, etc. These supramolecular host-guest systems have distinctive recognition properties and have successfully been shown to enhance the in vitro and in vivo utility of various chemotherapeutic agents. The CB[n]s are tailored to optimize their application in payload delivery and diagnostics and in lowering the toxicity of existing drugs. This review has listed the recent studies on working mechanisms and host-guest complexation of the biologically vital molecules with CB[n] and highlighted their implementation in anticancer therapeutics. Various modifications in CB-drug inclusion compounds like CB supramolecular nanoarchitectures along with application in photodynamic therapy, which has shown potential as targeted drug delivery vehicles in cancer chemotherapy, have also been discussed.
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Wu Q, Lei Q, Zhong HC, Ren TB, Sun Y, Zhang XB, Yuan L. Fluorophore-based host-guest assembly complexes for imaging and therapy. Chem Commun (Camb) 2023; 59:3024-3039. [PMID: 36785939 DOI: 10.1039/d2cc06286k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Recently, supramolecular chemistry with its unique properties has received considerable attention in many fields. Supramolecular fluorescent systems constructed on the basis of macrocyclic hosts are not only effective in overcoming the limitations of imaging and diagnostic reagents, but also in enhancing their performances. This paper summarizes the recent advances in supramolecular fluorescent systems based on host-guest interactions and their application in bioimaging and therapy as well as the challenges and prospects in developing novel supramolecular fluorescent systems.
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- Qian Wu
- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Pesticides and Chemical Biology, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China.
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Hazarika B, Singh VP. Macrocyclic supramolecular biomaterials in anti-cancer therapeutics. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2023.108220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/16/2023]
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Sensing cyclosarin (a chemical warfare agent) by Cucurbit[n]urils: A DFT/TD-DFT study. J Mol Struct 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2022.134163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Wang Z, Sun C, Wang R. Macrocycle-Surfaced Polymer Nanocapsules: An Emerging Paradigm for Biomedical Applications. Bioconjug Chem 2022; 33:2254-2261. [PMID: 35436111 DOI: 10.1021/acs.bioconjchem.2c00102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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In the recent decade, macrocycle-surfaced polymer nanocapsules have been developed and studied as potential drug carriers. In particular, a unique group of these nanocapsules were constructed from a covalently self-assembled polymer network based on several classic macrocycles including cucurbituril, pillararene, and calixarene. The unique structure of these nanocapsules consists of a liquid or solid core and a shell laced with macrocycles in which the macrocycles not only act as the shell matrix of the nanocapsules but also allow further facile, modular functionalization via host-guest interactions with guest-tagged molecules. More interestingly, when a responsive cross-linker was introduced between the macrocycles, the payload inside the nanocapsules could be selectively released in the presence of typical hallmarks of certain diseases, which is of great interest for biomedical applications. In this Topical Review, macrocycle-surfaced polymer nanocapsules derived from covalently self-assembled polymer networks are introduced systemically with a focus on the molecular design and biomedical applications.
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- Ziyi Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau SAR 999078, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau SAR 999078, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau SAR 999078, China.,Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Macau, Macau SAR 999078, China
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Zhou J, Qi F, Chen Y, Zhang S, Zheng X, He W, Guo Z. Aggregation-Induced Emission Luminogens for Enhanced Photodynamic Therapy: From Organelle Targeting to Tumor Targeting. BIOSENSORS 2022; 12:1027. [PMID: 36421144 PMCID: PMC9688568 DOI: 10.3390/bios12111027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2022] [Revised: 10/29/2022] [Accepted: 11/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Photodynamic therapy (PDT) has attracted much attention in the field of anticancer treatment. However, PDT has to face challenges, such as aggregation caused by quenching of reactive oxygen species (ROS), and short 1O2 lifetime, which lead to unsatisfactory therapeutic effect. Aggregation-induced emission luminogen (AIEgens)-based photosensitizers (PSs) showed enhanced ROS generation upon aggregation, which showed great potential for hypoxic tumor treatment with enhanced PDT effect. In this review, we summarized the design strategies and applications of AIEgen-based PSs with improved PDT efficacy since 2019. Firstly, we introduce the research background and some basic knowledge in the related field. Secondly, the recent approaches of AIEgen-based PSs for enhanced PDT are summarized in two categories: (1) organelle-targeting PSs that could cause direct damage to organelles to enhance PDT effects, and (2) PSs with tumor-targeting abilities to selectively suppress tumor growth and reduce side effects. Finally, current challenges and future opportunities are discussed. We hope this review can offer new insights and inspirations for the development of AIEgen-based PSs for better PDT effect.
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- Jiahe Zhou
- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
- Chemistry and Biomedicine Innovation Center (ChemBIC), Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
- Nanchuang (Jiangsu) Institute of Chemistry and Health, Nanjing 210000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
- Chemistry and Biomedicine Innovation Center (ChemBIC), Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
- Nanchuang (Jiangsu) Institute of Chemistry and Health, Nanjing 210000, China
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A simple AIEgen photosensitizer with cucurbit[7]uril selective detection amantadine and application in mitochondrion imaging. Microchem J 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2022.107942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Supramolecular photodynamic agents for simultaneous oxidation of NADH and generation of superoxide radical. Nat Commun 2022; 13:6179. [PMID: 36261451 PMCID: PMC9582220 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-022-33924-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2022] [Accepted: 10/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Given that Type-I photosensitizers (PSs) have hypoxia tolerance, developing general approaches to prepare Type-I PSs is of great importance, but remains a challenge. Here, we report a supramolecular strategy for the preparation of Type-I photodynamic agents, which simultaneously generate strong oxidizing cationic radicals and superoxide radicals, by introducing electron acceptors to the existing Type-II PSs. As a proof-of-concept, three electron acceptors were designed and co-assembled with a classical PS to produce quadruple hydrogen-bonded supramolecular photodynamic agents. The photo-induced electron transfer from the PS to the adjacent electron acceptor occurs efficiently, leading to the generation of a strong oxidizing PS+• and an anionic radical of the acceptor, which further transfers an electron to oxygen to form O2-•. In addition, these photodynamic agents induce direct photocatalytic oxidation of NADH with a turnover frequency as high as 53.7 min-1, which offers an oxygen-independent mechanism to damage tumors.
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Tumor microenvironment dual-responsive nanovesicles from one functional group based on a water-soluble xanthate capped pillar[5]arene for enhancing the effect of chemotherapy. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.129262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Wang S, Zhao Z, Yao J, Jiang S, Li ZT, Ma D. Reactive oxygen specie-induced photodynamic therapy activation by supramolecular strategy. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2022.107805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Xiao H, Yang X, Yang L, Yang D, Luo Y, Yang HP, Tao Z, Xiao X, Li Q. Cucurbit [8] uril-based supramolecular fluorescent biomaterials for cytotoxicity and imaging studies of kidney cells. Front Chem 2022; 10:974607. [PMID: 36092664 PMCID: PMC9451006 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2022.974607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2022] [Accepted: 07/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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An accurate diagnosis of acute kidney injury (AKI) at the early stage is critical to not only allow preventative treatments in time but also forecast probable medication toxicity for preventing AKI from starting and progressing to severe kidney damage and death. Therefore, supramolecular fluorescent biomaterials based on Q [8] and PEG-APTS have been prepared herein. This study has found that the unique properties of outer surface methine and the positive density of Q [8] can form a stable assembly with PEG-APTS, and has provided the possibility for the faster crossing of the glomerular filtration barrier to enter into the resident cells of the kidney. In addition to the excellent fluorescence properties, the as-synthesized biomaterial Q [8]@PEG-APTS has possessed significantly low biological toxicity. Most importantly, the accumulation of Q [8]@PEG-APTS in large amounts in cytoplasm and nucleus of HK2 and HMCs cells, respectively, within 24 h enabled distinguishing kidney cells when diagnosing and providing some foundation for early AKI.
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- Han Xiao
- Department of Nephrology, Children’s Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Children’s Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Children’s Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Chongqing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Macrocyclic and Supramolecular Chemistry of Guizhou Province, Institute of Applied Chemistry, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Macrocyclic and Supramolecular Chemistry of Guizhou Province, Institute of Applied Chemistry, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Children’s Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Chongqing, China
- *Correspondence: Hai-Ping Yang, ; Qiu Li,
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- Key Laboratory of Macrocyclic and Supramolecular Chemistry of Guizhou Province, Institute of Applied Chemistry, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Macrocyclic and Supramolecular Chemistry of Guizhou Province, Institute of Applied Chemistry, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Children’s Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Chongqing, China
- *Correspondence: Hai-Ping Yang, ; Qiu Li,
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Mkrtchyan S, Jakubczyk M, Lanka S, Yar M, Mahmood T, Ayub K, Sillanpää M, Thomas. C, Iaroshenko V. Mechanochemical Ni‐catalysed arylation of ortho‐hydroxyarylenaminones: Synthesis of isoflavones. Adv Synth Catal 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/adsc.202200645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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- Satenik Mkrtchyan
- Laboratory of Homogeneous Catalysis and Molecular Design at Center of Molecular and Macromolecular Studies, Polish Academy of Sciences. POLAND
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- Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry Polish Academy of Sciences POLAND
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- f. Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Aarhus University, Nørrebrogade 44, Aarhus C (Denmark). DENMARK
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- Laboratory of Homogeneous Catalysis and Molecular Design at Center of Molecular and Macromolecular Studies in Lodz POLAND
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Hu JH, Cen R, Liu M, Shan PH, Prior TJ, Redshaw C, Huang Y, Tao Z, Xiao X. Cucurbit[6]uril-based supramolecular frameworks formed through outer surface interactions and application for iodine adsorption. INORG CHEM COMMUN 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.inoche.2022.109663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Lin X, Li W, Wen Y, Su L, Zhang X. Aggregation-induced emission (AIE)-Based nanocomposites for intracellular biological process monitoring and photodynamic therapy. Biomaterials 2022; 287:121603. [PMID: 35688028 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2022.121603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2022] [Revised: 05/08/2022] [Accepted: 05/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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As a non-invasive visualization technique, photoluminescence imaging (PLI) has found its huge value in many biological applications associated with intracellular process monitoring and early and accurate diagnosis of diseases. PLI can also be combined with therapeutics to build imaging-guided theragnostic platforms for achieving early and precise treatment of diseases. Photodynamic therapy (PDT) as a quintessential phototheranostics technology has gained great benefits from the combination with PLI. Recently, aggregation-induced emission (AIE)-active materials have emerged as one of the most promising bioimaging and phototheranostic agents. Most of AIEgens, however, need to be chemically engineered to form versatile nanocomposites with improved their photophysical property, photochemical activity, biocompatibility, etc. In this review, we focus on three categories of AIE-active nanocomposites and highlight their application progresses in the intracellular biological process monitoring and PLI-guided PDT. We hope this review can guide further development of AIE-active nanocomposites and promote their practical applications for monitoring intracellular biological processes and imaging-guided PDT.
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- Xiangfang Lin
- Beijing Key Laboratory for Bioengineering and Sensing Technology, School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, PR China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, International Health Science Innovation Center, Shenzhen Key Laboratory for Nano-Biosensing Technology, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518037, PR China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Bioengineering and Sensing Technology, School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, PR China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, International Health Science Innovation Center, Shenzhen Key Laboratory for Nano-Biosensing Technology, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518037, PR China.
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, International Health Science Innovation Center, Shenzhen Key Laboratory for Nano-Biosensing Technology, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518037, PR China.
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Hu H, Wang H, Yang Y, Xu JF, Zhang X. A Bacteria-Responsive Porphyrin for Adaptable Photodynamic/Photothermal Therapy. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202200799. [PMID: 35332634 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202200799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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We report a cationic porphyrin 5,10,15,20-tetrakis-(4-N-methylpyridyl)-porphyrin (TMPyP) that can respond to specific bacteria, followed by adaptable photodynamic/photothermal therapy processes. TMPyP could be reduced to phlorin by facultative anaerobes with a strong reducing ability such as E. coli and S. typhimurium in hypoxic environments, possessing strong NIR absorption and remarkable photothermal conversion capacity, thus demonstrating excellent antimicrobial activity (>99 %) by photothermal therapy. While in an aerobic environment with aerobic bacteria, TMPyP functioned as a typical photosensitizer that killed bacteria effectively (>99.9 %) by photodynamic therapy. By forming a host-guest complex with cucurbit[7]uril, the biocompatibility of TMPyP significantly improved. This kind of bacteria-responsive porphyrin shows specificity and adaptivity in antimicrobial treatment and holds potential in non-invasive treatments of bacterial infections.
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- Hao Hu
- Key Lab of Organic Optoelectronics & Molecular Engineering, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Key Lab of Organic Optoelectronics & Molecular Engineering, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Key Lab of Organic Optoelectronics & Molecular Engineering, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Key Lab of Organic Optoelectronics & Molecular Engineering, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Key Lab of Organic Optoelectronics & Molecular Engineering, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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Teng KX, Niu LY, Yang QZ. A host-guest strategy for converting the photodynamic agents from a singlet oxygen generator to a superoxide radical generator. Chem Sci 2022; 13:5951-5956. [PMID: 35685811 PMCID: PMC9132067 DOI: 10.1039/d2sc01469f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2022] [Accepted: 04/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Type-I photosensitizers (PSs) generate cytotoxic oxygen radicals by electron transfer even in a hypoxic environment. Nevertheless, the preparation of type-I PSs remains a challenge due to the competition of triplet–triplet energy transfer with O2 (type-II process). In this work, we report an effective strategy for converting the conventional type-II PS to a type-I PS by host–guest complexation. Electron-rich pillar[5]arenes are used as an electron donor and macrocyclic host to produce a host–guest complex with the traditional electron-deficient type-II PS, an iodide BODIPY-based guest. The host–guest complexation promotes intermolecular electron transfer from the pillar[5]arene moiety to BODIPY and then to O2 by the type-I process upon light-irradiation, leading to efficient generation of the superoxide radical (O2−˙). The results of anti-tumor studies indicate that this supramolecular PS demonstrates high photodynamic therapy efficacy even under hypoxic conditions. This work provides an efficient method to prepare type-I PSs from existing type-II PSs by using a supramolecular strategy. A supramolecular strategy is reported for converting the conventional photodynamic agents from a singlet oxygen generator to a superoxide radical generator by the host–guest interaction enhanced electron transfer.![]()
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- Kun-Xu Teng
- Key Laboratory of Radiopharmaceuticals, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University Beijing 100875 P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Radiopharmaceuticals, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University Beijing 100875 P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Radiopharmaceuticals, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University Beijing 100875 P. R. China
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Wei KN, Song GX, Huang SZ, Tang Q, Hu JH, Tao Z, Huang Y. Lab-on-a-Molecule Probe: Multitarget Detection of Five Aromatic Pesticides Using a Supramolecular Probe under Single Wavelength Excitation. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2022; 70:5784-5793. [PMID: 35506583 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.2c00655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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In order to prevent and control the effects of pesticide residues on human health and the ecological environment, the rapid, highly sensitive, and selective detection of multiple pesticide residues has become an urgent problem to be solved. Herein, a lab-on-a-molecule probe based on a host-guest complex (ThT@Q[8] probe) has been developed to simultaneously analyze multiple aromatic pesticides under single wavelength excitation, such as fuberidazole, thiabendazole, carbendazim, thidiazuron, and tricyclazole. The fluorescence titration spectra of the ThT@Q[8] probe with the five pesticides mentioned above showed that the fluorescence intensity exhibited a good linear correlation with the pesticide concentration and the limit of detection was as low as 10-7 M. Because the ThT@Q[8] probe exhibits diverse fluorescence color changes to the five pesticides studied under a 365 nm ultraviolet lamp, we fabricated a single probe used to detect multiple analytes in the RGB triple channel by extracting the RGB variations. Principal component analysis and linear discriminant analysis proved that the ThT@Q[8] probe can recognize and distinguish five pesticides and can be applied at different concentrations. In real samples, the ThT@Q[8] probe recognized and distinguished five pesticides in tap water and Huaxi River water. The 1H NMR spectra results proved that a charge-transfer complex of ThT and pesticides in the Q[8] cavity may be formed. Moreover, we selected a test strip as a carrier to detect pesticides. The results indicate it can be used to quickly and conveniently detect different pesticides due to the rapid color change. Besides, the ThT@Q[8] probe has good cell permeability and can be used to detect pesticide residues in living cells. This work has laid the foundation for the qualitative and quantitative multitarget detection of pesticide residues.
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- Kai-Ni Wei
- Key Laboratory of Macrocyclic and Supramolecular Chemistry of Guizhou Province, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- ShenQi Ethnic Medicine College of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- Key Laboratory of Macrocyclic and Supramolecular Chemistry of Guizhou Province, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- Department College of Tobacco Science, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- Key Laboratory of Macrocyclic and Supramolecular Chemistry of Guizhou Province, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- Key Laboratory of Macrocyclic and Supramolecular Chemistry of Guizhou Province, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- Key Laboratory of Macrocyclic and Supramolecular Chemistry of Guizhou Province, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
- The Engineering and Research Center for Southwest Bio-Pharmaceutical Resources of National Education Ministry of China, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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Yu ZC, Lu Y, Shan PH, Fan Y, Tao Z, Xiao X, Wei G, Prior TJ, Redshaw C. A study of the inclusion complex formed between cucurbit[8]uril and isonicotinic acid. J INCL PHENOM MACRO 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s10847-022-01141-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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AbstractThe complexation between cucurbit[8]uril, Q[8], and isonicotinic acid has been studied using 1H NMR spectroscopy, UV–Vis absorption spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy and single crystal X-ray diffraction. The results revealed that the 2:1 inclusion complex (4-PA)2@Q[8]·25H2O is formed, with two guests simultaneously encapsulated in the hydrophobic cavity; the mean planes of the guests are 3.535 Å apart.
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Wei KN, Zhang QJ, Zhang YQ, Zeng X, Xiao X, Huang Y, Chen K, Tao Z. Clustering emission of cucurbit[n]urils in the solid- and solution-state induced by the outer surface interactions of cucurbit[n]urils. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2022; 272:121015. [PMID: 35180484 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2022.121015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2021] [Revised: 02/02/2022] [Accepted: 02/04/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Atypical luminescent compounds that do not contain conventional chromophores emit light due to clustering and have important basic research value and a broad range of potential applications. To date, most atypical luminescent compounds are small molecules or polymers containing groups such as cyano, carbonyl and hydroxyl. In this work, driven by some sporadic and accidental luminescence phenomena observed for cucurbit[n]urils (Q[n]s), the luminescent properties and mechanism of Q[n]s in the solid- and solution-state were systematically studied and the clustering emission of Q[n]s confirmed. Our experiments have revealed that the self-induced outer-surface interactions of Q[n]s (OSIQ) are the most important driving force resulting in the clustering emission of Q[n]s. Substances that can weaken the effect of self-induced OSIQ, such as the presence of various aromatic compounds and anions, may weaken or quench the clustering emission of Q[n]s. This not only reveals the new characteristics and mechanism of the clustering emission of Q[n]s, but also provides new insights on how to utilize the clustering emission of Q[n]s and construct new types of macrocyclic luminescence systems.
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- Kai-Ni Wei
- Key Laboratory of Macrocyclic and Supramolecular Chemistry of Guizhou Province, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- Key Laboratory of Macrocyclic and Supramolecular Chemistry of Guizhou Province, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- Key Laboratory of Macrocyclic and Supramolecular Chemistry of Guizhou Province, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- Key Laboratory of Macrocyclic and Supramolecular Chemistry of Guizhou Province, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- Key Laboratory of Macrocyclic and Supramolecular Chemistry of Guizhou Province, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- Key Laboratory of Macrocyclic and Supramolecular Chemistry of Guizhou Province, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China; The Engineering and Research Center for Southwest Bio-Pharmaceutical Resources of National Education Ministry of China, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China.
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Atmospheric Environment and Equipment Technology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environment Monitoring and Pollution Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing 210044, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Macrocyclic and Supramolecular Chemistry of Guizhou Province, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China.
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Hu H, Wang H, Yang Y, Xu J, Zhang X. A Bacteria‐Responsive Porphyrin for Adaptable Photodynamic/Photothermal Therapy. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202200799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Hao Hu
- Key Lab of Organic Optoelectronics & Molecular Engineering Department of Chemistry Tsinghua University Beijing 100084 China
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- Key Lab of Organic Optoelectronics & Molecular Engineering Department of Chemistry Tsinghua University Beijing 100084 China
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- Key Lab of Organic Optoelectronics & Molecular Engineering Department of Chemistry Tsinghua University Beijing 100084 China
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- Key Lab of Organic Optoelectronics & Molecular Engineering Department of Chemistry Tsinghua University Beijing 100084 China
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- Key Lab of Organic Optoelectronics & Molecular Engineering Department of Chemistry Tsinghua University Beijing 100084 China
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Yu XT, Sui SY, He YX, Yu CH, Peng Q. Nanomaterials-based photosensitizers and delivery systems for photodynamic cancer therapy. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2022; 135:212725. [PMID: 35929205 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2022.212725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2022] [Revised: 02/18/2022] [Accepted: 02/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The increasing cancer morbidity and mortality requires the development of high-efficiency and low-toxicity anticancer approaches. In recent years, photodynamic therapy (PDT) has attracted much attention in cancer therapy due to its non-invasive features and low side effects. Photosensitizer (PS) is one of the key factors of PDT, and its successful delivery largely determines the outcome of PDT. Although a few PS molecules have been approved for clinical use, PDT is still limited by the low stability and poor tumor targeting capacity of PSs. Various nanomaterial systems have shown great potentials in improving PDT, such as metal nanoparticles, graphene-based nanomaterials, liposomes, ROS-sensitive nanocarriers and supramolecular nanomaterials. The small molecular PSs can be loaded in functional nanomaterials to enhance the PS stability and tumor targeted delivery, and some functionalized nanomaterials themselves can be directly used as PSs. Herein, we aim to provide a comprehensive understanding of PDT, and summarize the recent progress of nanomaterials-based PSs and delivery systems in anticancer PDT. In addition, the concerns of nanomaterials-based PDT including low tumor targeting capacity, limited light penetration, hypoxia and nonspecific protein corona formation are discussed. The possible solutions to these concerns are also discussed.
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- Xiao-Tong Yu
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China.
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Dual-responsive drug release and fluorescence imaging based on disulfide-pillar[4]arene aggregate in cancer cells. Bioorg Med Chem 2022; 57:116649. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bmc.2022.116649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2021] [Revised: 01/12/2022] [Accepted: 01/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Kaur J, Nadimetla DN, Bhosale SV, Singh PK. Polyanionic Cyclodextrin-Induced Supramolecular Assembly of a Cationic Tetraphenylethylene Derivative with Aggregation-Induced Emission. J Phys Chem B 2022; 126:1147-1155. [PMID: 35103477 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcb.1c09780] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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The combination of supramolecular chemistry and aggregation-induced emission-based luminogens (AIEgens) has recently attracted tremendous attention because of its ability to offer large emission enhancement even in substantially dilute solutions. In this work, a new aggregation-induced emission (AIE)-based supramolecular assembly has been reported, which consists of a polyanionic cyclodextrin derivative and a tetracationic tetraphenylethylene (TPE) derivative. Ionic cyclodextrins have attracted significant attention in host-guest supramolecular chemistry and pharmaceutical industry. However, ionic derivatives of β-cyclodextrins have not been explored to establish noncovalent interactions-based aggregation assembly of the most popular class of AIEgens, i.e., tetraphenylethylene derivatives. The current report demonstrates AIE of a tetracationic methyl pyridinium derivative of tetraphenylethylene (TPy-TPE) induced by a polyanionic sulfated β-cyclodextrin (S-βCD). The AIE-based supramolecular assembly has been thoroughly investigated using steady-state fluorescence, ground-state absorbance, and time-resolved fluorescence measurements. Further, the response of the supramolecular assembly towards external stimuli, such as, ionic strength, pH, and temperature, has been investigated. In addition, the complexation behavior of the TPE derivative has also been compared with the native neutral β-cyclodextrin derivative, which delineates the important role of the negatively charged portal of S-βCD in inducing aggregation of the TPy-TPE. The stoichiometry of the complex has been found to be 3:1 for TPy-TPE:S-βCD, using Job's plot analysis. Finally, to get insights into the underlying interactions between the supramolecular assembly components, molecular docking calculations have been performed.
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- Jasvir Kaur
- Radiation & Photochemistry Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai 400085, India
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- School of Chemical Sciences, Goa University, Taleigao Plateau, Goa 403 206, India
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- School of Chemical Sciences, Goa University, Taleigao Plateau, Goa 403 206, India
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- Radiation & Photochemistry Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai 400085, India.,Homi Bhabha National Institute, Anushaktinagar, Mumbai 400085, India
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Chen H, Wan Y, Cui X, Li S, Lee C. Recent Advances in Hypoxia-Overcoming Strategy of Aggregation-Induced Emission Photosensitizers for Efficient Photodynamic Therapy. Adv Healthc Mater 2021; 10:e2101607. [PMID: 34674386 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202101607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2021] [Revised: 10/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Hypoxia is an inherent physiologic barrier in the microenvironment of solid tumor and has badly restricted the therapeutic effect of photodynamic therapy (PDT). Meanwhile, the photosensitizer (PS) agents used for PDT applications regularly encounter the tiresome aggregation-caused quenching effect that seriously decreases the production efficiency of cytotoxic reactive oxygen species. The aggregation-induced emission (AIE) PSs with antiquenching characteristics in the aggregate state are considered as a promising tool for achieving highly efficient PDT applications, and plenty of studies have widely demonstrated their advantages in various diseases. Herein, the recent progress of AIE PSs in the battle of antitumor hypoxia issue is summarized and the practical molecular principles of hypoxia-overcoming AIE PSs are highlighted. According to the hypoxia-overcoming mechanism, these representative cases are divided into low O2 -dependent (type I PDT) and O2 -dependent tactics (mainly including O2 -enrichment type II PDT and combination therapy). Furthermore, the underlying challenges and prospects of AIE PSs in hypoxia-overcoming PDT are proposed and thus expect to promote the next development of AIE PSs.
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- Huan Chen
- Center of Super‐Diamond and Advanced Films (COSDAF) and Department of Chemistry City University of Hong Kong 83 Tat Chee Avenue Kowloon Hong Kong SAR P. R. China
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- Center of Super‐Diamond and Advanced Films (COSDAF) and Department of Chemistry City University of Hong Kong 83 Tat Chee Avenue Kowloon Hong Kong SAR P. R. China
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- Center of Super‐Diamond and Advanced Films (COSDAF) and Department of Chemistry City University of Hong Kong 83 Tat Chee Avenue Kowloon Hong Kong SAR P. R. China
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- Center of Super‐Diamond and Advanced Films (COSDAF) and Department of Chemistry City University of Hong Kong 83 Tat Chee Avenue Kowloon Hong Kong SAR P. R. China
- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences Soochow University Suzhou 215123 P. R. China
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- Center of Super‐Diamond and Advanced Films (COSDAF) and Department of Chemistry City University of Hong Kong 83 Tat Chee Avenue Kowloon Hong Kong SAR P. R. China
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Qu Y, Wang X, Pei Z, Pei Y. Cancer-Mitochondria Dual-Targeting Glycol/Ferrocenium-Based Polydopamine Nanoparticles for Synergistic Photothermal and Photodynamic Therapy. ChemMedChem 2021; 17:e202100548. [PMID: 34719875 DOI: 10.1002/cmdc.202100548] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2021] [Revised: 10/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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A cancer-mitochondria dual-targeting nanoparticle based on lactose and ferrocenium derivatives conjugated polydopamine (PDA@Lac/Fc/Hyp) was constructed, which exhibited cancer-targeting and mitochondria-targeting ability deriving from lactose and ferrocenium derivatives due to the specific carbohydrate-protein interaction and cationic species properties, respectively. Moreover, PDA@Lac/Fc/Hyp showed great biocompatibility and phototherapeutic efficiency. This work displays a good example of constructing cancer-mitochondria dual-targeting nanoparticle for synergistic phototherapy.
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- Yun Qu
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products & Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products & Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products & Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products & Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, China
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Mkrtchyan S, Iaroshenko VO. Mechanochemical synthesis of aromatic sulfonamides. Chem Commun (Camb) 2021; 57:11029-11032. [PMID: 34606527 DOI: 10.1039/d1cc03224k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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A three-component Pd-catalysed aminosulfonylation reaction of K2S2O5 and amine with aryl bromides or aromatic carboxylic acids was developed. This strategy was developed to utilise mechanical energy and accommodate primary as well as secondary aliphatic and aromatic amines to provide a new shortcut to a wide range of sulfonamides. Studies on the scope and limitations of the reaction indicated its tolerance of a vast range of functional groups and many structural patterns. The reactions were scaled up to gram quantities.
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- Satenik Mkrtchyan
- Laboratory of Homogeneous Catalysis and Molecular Design at the Center of Molecular and Macromolecular Studies, Polish Academy of Sciences, Sienkiewicza 112, PL-90-363 Łodź, Poland.
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- Laboratory of Homogeneous Catalysis and Molecular Design at the Center of Molecular and Macromolecular Studies, Polish Academy of Sciences, Sienkiewicza 112, PL-90-363 Łodź, Poland. .,Department of Chemistry, University of Helsinki, A.I. Virtasen aukio 1, 00014 Helsinki, Finland.,Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Matej Bel University, Tajovkého 40, 97401 Banska Bystrica, Slovakia
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Robinson-Duggon J, McTiernan CD, Muñoz M, Guerra D, Escobar Álvarez E, Andrade-Villalobos F, Fierro A, Edwards AM, Alarcon EI, Fuentealba D. Biosupramolecular complexes of amphiphilic photosensitizers with human serum albumin and cucurbit[7]uril as carriers for photodynamic therapy. JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY B-BIOLOGY 2021; 223:112284. [PMID: 34450362 DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2021.112284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2021] [Revised: 07/21/2021] [Accepted: 08/09/2021] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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In the present work, we evaluated the supramolecular interactions between three photosensitizers, namely toluidine blue O (TBO, positively charged) and two fatty acid conjugates of 6 and 14 carbon atoms chain lengths (TBOC6 and TBOC14), with human serum albumin (HSA) and the macrocycle cucurbit[7]uril (CB[7]), alone or in combination within a biosupramolecular system as potential carriers of photosensitizers for Photodynamic therapy (PDT). Binding studies were carried out using photophysical and calorimetric techniques and accompanied with molecular docking simulations. Amphiphilic photosensitizers, particularly TBOC14, showed stronger binding to HSA and (CB[7]). Comparing the different delivery systems, (CB[7]) had a marginal effect on cell uptake and phototoxicity in HeLa cells, while HSA showed enhanced cell uptake with phototoxicities that depended on the photosensitizer. Despite low cell uptake, the combination of both (CB[7]) and HSA was the most phototoxic, which illustrates the potential of combining these systems for PDT applications.
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- José Robinson-Duggon
- Laboratorio de Química Biosupramolecular, Departamento de Química Física, Facultad de Química y de Farmacia, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Vicuña Mackenna 4860, Macul, Santiago, Chile; Departamento de Bioquímica, Facultad de Ciencias Naturales, Exactas y Tecnología, Universidad de Panamá, Panamá 0824, Panamá.
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- BEaTS Research Laboratory, Division of Cardiac Surgery, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Ottawa, ON K1Y4W7, Canada
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- BEaTS Research Laboratory, Division of Cardiac Surgery, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Ottawa, ON K1Y4W7, Canada
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- Laboratorio de Química Biosupramolecular, Departamento de Química Física, Facultad de Química y de Farmacia, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Vicuña Mackenna 4860, Macul, Santiago, Chile
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- Laboratorio de Química Biosupramolecular, Departamento de Química Física, Facultad de Química y de Farmacia, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Vicuña Mackenna 4860, Macul, Santiago, Chile
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- Laboratorio de Química Biosupramolecular, Departamento de Química Física, Facultad de Química y de Farmacia, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Vicuña Mackenna 4860, Macul, Santiago, Chile; Departamento de Química Orgánica, Facultad de Química y de Farmacia, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Vicuña Mackenna 4860, Macul, Santiago, Chile
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- Departamento de Química Orgánica, Facultad de Química y de Farmacia, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Vicuña Mackenna 4860, Macul, Santiago, Chile
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- Laboratorio de Química Biosupramolecular, Departamento de Química Física, Facultad de Química y de Farmacia, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Vicuña Mackenna 4860, Macul, Santiago, Chile
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- BEaTS Research Laboratory, Division of Cardiac Surgery, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Ottawa, ON K1Y4W7, Canada; Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON K1H 8M5, Canada
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- Laboratorio de Química Biosupramolecular, Departamento de Química Física, Facultad de Química y de Farmacia, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Vicuña Mackenna 4860, Macul, Santiago, Chile.
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