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Jiang K, Wu J, Wang Q, Chen X, Zhang Y, Gu X, Tang K. Nanoparticles targeting the adenosine pathway for cancer immunotherapy. J Mater Chem B 2024; 12:5787-5811. [PMID: 38845588 DOI: 10.1039/d4tb00292j] [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: 06/20/2024]
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Cancer immunotherapy, as an emerging approach to cancer treatment, has tremendous potential for application. Compared to traditional methods such as surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy, it has the ability to restore the patient's immune system, leading to long-term immune memory with less damage to normal tissues. However, immunotherapy has its limitations, including limited therapeutic efficacy, restricted patient populations, and inconsistent treatment responses. Finding effective immunotherapeutic approaches has become a key focus of its clinical application. The adenosine pathway is a recently discovered tumor immune regulatory signaling pathway. It can influence the metabolism and growth of tumor cells by acting through key enzymes in the adenosine pathway, thereby affecting the development of tumors. Therefore, inhibiting the adenosine pathway is an effective cancer immunotherapy. Common adenosine pathway inhibitors include small molecules and antibody proteins, and extensive preclinical trials have demonstrated their effectiveness in inhibiting tumor growth. The short half-life, low bioavailability, and single administration route of adenosine pathway inhibitors limit their clinical application. With the advent of nanotechnology, nano-delivery of adenosine pathway inhibitors has addressed these issues. Compared to traditional drugs, nano-drugs extend the drug's circulation time and improve its distribution within the body. They also offer targeting capabilities and have low toxic side effects, making them very promising for future applications. In this review, we discuss the mechanism of the adenosine pathway in tumor immune suppression, the clinical applications of adenosine pathway inhibitors, and nano-delivery based on adenosine pathway inhibitors. In the final part of this article, we also briefly discuss the technical issues and challenges currently present in nano-delivery of adenosine pathway inhibitors, with the hope of advancing the progress of adenosine inhibitor nano-drugs in clinical treatment.
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- Kehua Jiang
- Department of Urology, Guizhou Provincial People's Hospital, Guiyang, Guizhou, China.
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- Department of Urology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, No. 1095, Jiefang Avenue, Qiaokou District, Wuhan, Hubei, 430030, China.
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- Department of Urology, Guizhou Provincial People's Hospital, Guiyang, Guizhou, China.
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- Department of Urology, Guizhou Provincial People's Hospital, Guiyang, Guizhou, China.
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- Department of Urology, Guizhou Provincial People's Hospital, Guiyang, Guizhou, China.
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- Department of Urology, Guizhou Provincial People's Hospital, Guiyang, Guizhou, China.
- Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang, Guizhou, China
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- Department of Urology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, No. 1095, Jiefang Avenue, Qiaokou District, Wuhan, Hubei, 430030, China.
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Li Z, Tang BZ, Wang D. Bioinspired AIE Nanomedicine: A Burgeoning Technology for Fluorescence Bioimaging and Phototheranostics. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024:e2406047. [PMID: 38874364 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202406047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2024] [Revised: 06/04/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024]
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Nanomedicine on the basis of aggregated-induced emission (AIE) luminogens with exceptional potency is growing into a sparkling frontier in fluorescence imaging and phototheranostics. Of particular interest is biomimetic AIE nanomedicine comprised by AIE luminogens and biocarrier, which represents a win-win integration and are recently developed at a tremendous pace, mainly benefiting from the intrinsic advantages including enhanced biocompatibility, prolonged circulation time, specific targeting ability, immune activation, and supremely extraordinary phototheranostic outputs. In view of the inexhaustible and vigorous vitality in the field, this review provides an integrated picture on biomimetic AIE nanomedicine involving the basic concepts, significant breakthroughs, and recent trends. In addition, based on the current achievements, some critical challenges and perspectives are also discussed.
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- Zheng Li
- Center for AIE Research, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Energy Materials Service Safety, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
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- Center for AIE Research, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Energy Materials Service Safety, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
- School of Science and Engineering, Shenzhen Institute of Aggregate Science and Technology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen (CUHK-Shenzhen), Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518172, China
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- Center for AIE Research, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Energy Materials Service Safety, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
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Ghaffarlou M, Rashidzadeh H, Mohammadi A, Mousazadeh N, Barsbay M, Sharafi A, Gharbavi M, Danafar H, Javani S. Photothermal and radiotherapy with alginate-coated gold nanoparticles for breast cancer treatment. Sci Rep 2024; 14:13299. [PMID: 38858410 PMCID: PMC11164878 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-60396-w] [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: 10/27/2023] [Accepted: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 06/12/2024] Open
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Radiation therapy and phototherapy are commonly used cancer treatments that offer advantages such as a low risk of adverse effects and the ability to target cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue. A promising strategy for cancer treatment involves using nanoparticles (NPs) in combination with radiation and photothermal therapy to target cancer cells and improve treatment efficacy. The synthesis of gold NPs (AuNPs) for use in biomedical applications has traditionally involved toxic reducing agents. Here we harnessed dopamine (DA)-conjugated alginate (Alg) for the facile and green synthesis of Au NPs (Au@Alg-DA NPs). Alg-DA conjugate reduced Au ions, simultaneously stabilized the resulting AuNPs, and prevented aggregation, resulting in particles with a narrow size distribution and improved stability. Injectable Au@Alg-DA NPs significantly promoted ROS generation in 4T1 breast cancer cells when exposed to X-rays. In addition, their administration raised the temperature under a light excitation of 808 nm, thus helping to destroy cancer cells more effectively. Importantly, no substantial cytotoxicity was detected in our Au@Alg-DA NPs. Taken together, our work provides a promising route to obtain an injectable combined radio enhancer and photothermally active nanosystem for further potential clinic translation.
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- Zanjan Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Research Center, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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- Zanjan Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Research Center, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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- Zanjan Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Research Center, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Hacettepe University, 06800, Beytepe, Ankara, Turkey
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- Zanjan Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Research Center, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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- Nanotechnology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
- Pain Research Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital Clinical Research Development Unit, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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- Zanjan Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Research Center, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran.
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- Medical Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran.
- School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran.
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Hu B, Chen J, Gao Z, Chen L, Cao T, Li H, Yu Q, Wang C, Gan Z. Biodegradable MXene Quantum Dots with High Near-Infrared Photothermal Performance for Cancer Treatment. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2024. [PMID: 38850279 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.4c00187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2024]
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Photothermal therapy (PTT) offers significant potential in cancer treatment due to its short, simple, and less harmful nature. However, obtaining a photothermal agent (PTA) with good photothermal performance and biocompatibility remains a challenge. MXenes, which are PTAs, have shown promising results in cancer treatment. This study presents the preparation of Ti3C2 MXene quantum dots (MXene QDs) using a simple hydrothermal and ultrasonic method and their use as a PTA for cancer treatment. Compared to conventional MXene QDs synthesized using only the hydrothermal method, the ultrasonic process increased the degree of oxidation on the surface of the MXene QDs. This resulted in the presence of more hydrophilic groups such as hydroxyl groups on the MXene QD surfaces, leading to excellent dispersion in the aqueous system and biocompatibility of the prepared MXene QDs without the need for surface modification. The MXene QDs showed great photothermal performance with a photothermal conversion efficiency of 62.5%, resulting in the highest photothermal conversion efficiency among similar materials reported thus far. Both in vitro and in vivo experiments have proved the potent tumor inhibitory effect of the MXene QD-mediated PTT, with minimal harm to mice. Therefore, these MXene QDs hold a significant promise for clinical applications.
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- Bingxuan Hu
- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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Hemant, Rahman A, Sharma P, Shanavas A, Neelakandan PP. BODIPY directed one-dimensional self-assembly of gold nanorods. NANOSCALE 2024. [PMID: 38832457 DOI: 10.1039/d4nr02161d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2024]
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The assembly of anisotropic nanomaterials into ordered structures is challenging. Nevertheless, such self-assembled systems are known to have novel physicochemical properties and the presence of a chromophore within the nanoparticle ensemble can enhance the optical properties through plasmon-molecule electronic coupling. Here, we report the end-to-end assembly of gold nanorods into micrometer-long chains using a linear diamino BODIPY derivative. The preferential binding affinity of the amino group and the steric bulkiness of BODIPY directed the longitudinal assembly of gold nanorods. As a result of the linear assembly, the BODIPY chromophores positioned themselves in the plasmonic hotspots, which resulted in efficient plasmon-molecule coupling, thereby imparting photothermal properties to the assembled nanorods. This work thus demonstrates a new approach for the linear assembly of gold nanorods resulting in a plasmon-molecule coupled system, and the synergy between self-assembly and electronic coupling resulted in an efficient system having potential biomedical applications.
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- Hemant
- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Knowledge City, Sector 81, Mohali 140306, India.
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Knowledge City, Sector 81, Mohali 140306, India.
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- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Knowledge City, Sector 81, Mohali 140306, India.
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- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Knowledge City, Sector 81, Mohali 140306, India.
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- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Knowledge City, Sector 81, Mohali 140306, India.
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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Jin Z, Wang Y, Han M, Wang L, Lin F, Jia Q, Ren W, Xu J, Yang W, Zhao GA, Sun X, Jing C. Tumor microenvironment-responsive size-changeable and biodegradable HA-CuS/MnO 2 nanosheets for MR imaging and synergistic chemodynamic therapy/phototherapy. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2024; 238:113921. [PMID: 38631280 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2024.113921] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2024] [Revised: 04/08/2024] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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Tumor microenvironment (TME)-responsive size-changeable and biodegradable nanoplatforms for multimodal therapy possess huge advantages in anti-tumor therapy. Hence, we developed a hyaluronic acid (HA) modified CuS/MnO2 nanosheets (HCMNs) as a multifunctional nanoplatform for synergistic chemodynamic therapy (CDT)/photothermal therapy (PTT)/photodynamic therapy (PDT). The prepared HCMNs exhibited significant NIR light absorption and photothermal conversion efficiency because of the densely deposited ultra-small sized CuS nanoparticles on the surface of MnO2 nanosheet. They could precisely target the tumor cells and rapidly decomposed into small sized nanostructures in the TME, and then efficiently promote intracellular ROS generation through a series of cascade reactions. Moreover, the local temperature elevation induced by photothermal effect also promote the PDT based on CuS nanoparticles and the Fenton-like reaction of Mn2+, thereby enhancing the therapeutic efficiency. Furthermore, the T1-weighted magnetic resonance (MR) imaging was significantly enhanced by the abundant Mn2+ ions from the decomposition process of HCMNs. In addition, the CDT/PTT/PDT synergistic therapy using a single NIR light source exhibited considerable anti-tumor effect via in vitro cell test. Therefore, the developed HCMNs will provide great potential for MR imaging and multimodal synergistic cancer therapy.
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- Zhen Jin
- College of Medical Engineering, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, Henan 453003, China; Xinxiang Neural Sensor and Control Engineering Technology Research Center, Xinxiang, Henan 453003, China.
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- College of Medical Engineering, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, Henan 453003, China
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- College of Medical Engineering, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, Henan 453003, China
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- College of Medical Engineering, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, Henan 453003, China
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- College of Medical Engineering, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, Henan 453003, China
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- College of Medical Engineering, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, Henan 453003, China
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- College of Medical Engineering, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, Henan 453003, China
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- College of Medical Engineering, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, Henan 453003, China
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- College of Medical Engineering, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, Henan 453003, China
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- College of Medical Engineering, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, Henan 453003, China.
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- College of Medical Engineering, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, Henan 453003, China; Xinxiang Neural Sensor and Control Engineering Technology Research Center, Xinxiang, Henan 453003, China.
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- College of Medical Engineering, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, Henan 453003, China.
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Liu F, Li Y, Wei Q, Liu J. Degradable bifunctional phototherapy composites based on upconversion nanoparticle-metal phenolic network for multimodal tumor therapy in the near-infrared biowindow. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 663:436-448. [PMID: 38417295 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.02.173] [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: 10/15/2023] [Revised: 02/22/2024] [Accepted: 02/23/2024] [Indexed: 03/01/2024]
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Phototherapy has garnered increasing attention as it allows for precise treatment of tumor sites with its accurate spatiotemporal control. In this study, we have successfully synthesized degradable bifunctional phototherapy agents (UCNPs@mSiO2@MPN-MC540/DOX) based on upconversion nanoparticle (UCNPs) and metal phenolic network (MPN), serving as a novel nanoplatform for multimodal tumor treatment in the near-infrared (NIR) biological window. To address the issue of low light penetration depth, the UCNPs we synthesized exhibited efficient light conversion ability under 808 nm laser irradiation to activate the photosensitizer Merocyanine 540 (MC540) for photodynamic therapy. Simultaneously, the 808 nm NIR light can also excite the MPN layer to achieve photothermal therapy for tumors. Additionally, the MPN layer possesses the capability of self-degradation under weakly acidic conditions. Within the tumor microenvironment, the MPN layer gradually degrades, facilitating the controlled release of the chemotherapy drug doxorubicin (DOX), thus achieving pH-responsive drug release and reducing the side effects of chemotherapy. This study provides an example of NIR-excited multimodal tumor treatment and pH-responsive drug release, offering a therapy model for precise tumor therapy.
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- Fangfang Liu
- Shandong Engineering Laboratory for Clean Utilization of Chemical Resources, Weifang University of Science and Technology, Shouguang, Weifang, China, 262700.
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China, 200444
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China, 200444
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China, 200444.
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Gill N, Srivastava I, Tropp J. Rational Design of NIR-II Emitting Conjugated Polymer Derived Nanoparticles for Image-Guided Cancer Interventions. Adv Healthc Mater 2024:e2401297. [PMID: 38822530 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202401297] [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: 04/08/2024] [Revised: 05/26/2024] [Indexed: 06/03/2024]
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Due to the reduced absorption, light scattering, and tissue autofluorescence in the NIR-II (1000-1700 nm) region, significant efforts are underway to explore diverse material platforms for in vivo fluorescence imaging, particularly for cancer diagnostics and image-guided interventions. Of the reported imaging agents, nanoparticles derived from conjugated polymers (CPNs) offer unique advantages to alternative materials including biocompatibility, remarkable absorption cross-sections, exceptional photostability, and tunable emission behavior independent of cell labeling functionalities. Herein, the current state of NIR-II emitting CPNs are summarized and structure-function-property relationships are highlighted that can be used to elevate the performance of next-generation CPNs. Methods for particle processing and incorporating cancer targeting modalities are discussed, as well as detailed characterization methods to improve interlaboratory comparisons of novel materials. Contemporary methods to specifically apply CPNs for cancer diagnostics and therapies are then highlighted. This review not only summarizes the current state of the field, but offers future directions and provides clarity to the advantages of CPNs over other classes of imaging agents.
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- Nikita Gill
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, 79409, USA
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- Texas Center for Comparative Cancer Research (TC3R), Amarillo, TX, 79106, USA
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, 79409, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, 79409, USA
- Texas Center for Comparative Cancer Research (TC3R), Amarillo, TX, 79106, USA
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Kumar V, Satapathy DK. Vapor and Light Responsive Biocompatible Soft Actuator. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2024; 40:11206-11214. [PMID: 38748983 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.4c00861] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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Bioinspired smart polymeric materials that undergo three-dimensional shape deformation in response to specific stimuli have gained significant attention in the field of soft robotics and intelligent devices. Despite the substantial advancements in soft robotics, there is a growing demand for the design of multistimuli-responsive soft actuators using a single layer of material due to its reduced complexity and ease of manufacturing and durability. Here, we report the actuation characteristics of a single-layer, dual-responsive soft actuator that overcomes the commonly encountered delamination issues often associated with bilayer systems by incorporating PEDOT:PSS with cassava starch. This soft actuator exhibits deformations in response to various solvent vapors, such as water, alcohol, and acetone. Remarkably, it demonstrates opposite deformations upon exposure to water and alcohol vapors. Additionally, the actuator responds to light triggers and folds upon exposure to sunlight and infrared light. The degree of folding can be precisely controlled by adjusting the intensity of the light source. Furthermore, the periodic geometric patterns imposed on the surface of the actuator provide an additional handle to control the bending axis. For proof of concept, we leverage the actuation capabilities of our actuator to showcase a range of potential applications, including its usage in wearable textiles, crawler robots, smart curtains, push-and-pull machines, and smart lifts.
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- Vipin Kumar
- Soft Materials Laboratory, Department of Physics, IIT Madras, Chennai-600036, Tamil Nadu India
- Center for Soft and Biological Matter, IIT Madras, Chennai-600036, Tamil Nadu India
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- Soft Materials Laboratory, Department of Physics, IIT Madras, Chennai-600036, Tamil Nadu India
- Center for Soft and Biological Matter, IIT Madras, Chennai-600036, Tamil Nadu India
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Liu C, Feng Z, Yin T, Wan T, Guan P, Li M, Hu L, Lin CH, Han Z, Xu H, Chen W, Wu T, Liu G, Zhou Y, Peng S, Wang C, Chu D. Multi-Interface Engineering of MXenes for Self-Powered Wearable Devices. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024:e2403791. [PMID: 38780429 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202403791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2024] [Revised: 05/04/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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Self-powered wearable devices with integrated energy supply module and sensitive sensors have significantly blossomed for continuous monitoring of human activity and the surrounding environment in healthcare sectors. The emerging of MXene-based materials has brought research upsurge in the fields of energy and electronics, owing to their excellent electrochemical performance, large surface area, superior mechanical performance, and tunable interfacial properties, where their performance can be further boosted via multi-interface engineering. Herein, a comprehensive review of recent progress in MXenes for self-powered wearable devices is discussed from the aspects of multi-interface engineering. The fundamental properties of MXenes including electronic, mechanical, optical, and thermal characteristics are discussed in detail. Different from previous review works on MXenes, multi-interface engineering of MXenes from termination regulation to surface modification and their impact on the performance of materials and energy storage/conversion devices are summarized. Based on the interfacial manipulation strategies, potential applications of MXene-based self-powered wearable devices are outlined. Finally, proposals and perspectives are provided on the current challenges and future directions in MXene-based self-powered wearable devices.
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- Chao Liu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia
- School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, 4000, Australia
- CSIRO Manufacturing, 36 Bradfield Road, Lindfield, NSW, 2070, Australia
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- Future Industries Institute, UniSA STEM, University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes Campus, South Australia, 5095, Australia
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, 2050, Australia
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- Department of Applied Physics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Integrated Devices and Intelligent Diagnosis (ID2) Laboratory, CUHK(SZ)-Boyalife Regenerative Medicine Engineering Joint Laboratory, Biomedical Engineering Programme, School of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518172, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia
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Aniés F, Hamilton I, De Castro CSP, Furlan F, Marsh AV, Xu W, Pirela V, Patel A, Pompilio M, Cacialli F, Martín J, Durrant JR, Laquai F, Gasparini N, Bradley DDC, Heeney M. A Conjugated Carboranyl Main Chain Polymer with Aggregation-Induced Emission in the Near-Infrared. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:13607-13616. [PMID: 38709316 PMCID: PMC11100012 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.4c03521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2024] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024]
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Materials exhibiting aggregation-induced emission (AIE) are both highly emissive in the solid state and prompt a strongly red-shifted emission and should therefore pose as good candidates toward emerging near-infrared (NIR) applications of organic semiconductors (OSCs). Despite this, very few AIE materials have been reported with significant emissivity past 700 nm. In this work, we elucidate the potential of ortho-carborane as an AIE-active component in the design of NIR-emitting OSCs. By incorporating ortho-carborane in the backbone of a conjugated polymer, a remarkable solid-state photoluminescence quantum yield of 13.4% is achieved, with a photoluminescence maximum of 734 nm. In contrast, the corresponding para and meta isomers exhibited aggregation-caused quenching. The materials are demonstrated for electronic applications through the fabrication of nondoped polymer light-emitting diodes. Devices employing the ortho isomer achieved nearly pure NIR emission, with 86% of emission at wavelengths longer than 700 nm and an electroluminescence maximum at 761 nm, producing a significant light output of 1.37 W sr-1 m-2.
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- Filip Aniés
- Department
of Chemistry, Centre for Processable Electronics, Molecular Sciences
Research Hub, Imperial College London, 80 Wood Lane, London, W12 0BZ, U.K.
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- KAUST
Solar Center, King Abdullah University of
Science and Technology, Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- KAUST
Solar Center, King Abdullah University of
Science and Technology, Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Department
of Chemistry, Centre for Processable Electronics, Molecular Sciences
Research Hub, Imperial College London, 80 Wood Lane, London, W12 0BZ, U.K.
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- KAUST
Solar Center, King Abdullah University of
Science and Technology, Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Department
of Chemistry, Centre for Processable Electronics, Molecular Sciences
Research Hub, Imperial College London, 80 Wood Lane, London, W12 0BZ, U.K.
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- POLYMAT
University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Av. de Tolosa 72, Donostia-San
Sebastián, 20018, Spain
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- Department
of Physics and Astronomy, London Centre for Nanotechnology, University College London, London, WC1E 6BT, U.K.
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- Department
of Physics and Astronomy, London Centre for Nanotechnology, University College London, London, WC1E 6BT, U.K.
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- Department
of Physics and Astronomy, London Centre for Nanotechnology, University College London, London, WC1E 6BT, U.K.
- Department
of Engineering, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Università 5, Bolzano, I-39100, Italy
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- Universidade
da Coruña, Campus Industrial de Ferrol, CITENI, Esteiro, Ferrol, 15471, Spain
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- Department
of Chemistry, Centre for Processable Electronics, Molecular Sciences
Research Hub, Imperial College London, 80 Wood Lane, London, W12 0BZ, U.K.
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- KAUST
Solar Center, King Abdullah University of
Science and Technology, Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Department
of Chemistry, Centre for Processable Electronics, Molecular Sciences
Research Hub, Imperial College London, 80 Wood Lane, London, W12 0BZ, U.K.
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- KAUST
Solar Center, King Abdullah University of
Science and Technology, Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
- NEOM
Education, Research, and Innovation Foundation and University Neom, Al Khuraybah, Tabuk 49643-9136, Saudi Arabia
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- Department
of Chemistry, Centre for Processable Electronics, Molecular Sciences
Research Hub, Imperial College London, 80 Wood Lane, London, W12 0BZ, U.K.
- KAUST
Solar Center, King Abdullah University of
Science and Technology, Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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Yan H, Li G, Zhang F, Liu J, Luoshan M. Synthesis of Structure-Adjustable R-Au/Pt-CdS Nanohybrids with Strong Plasmon Coupling and Improved Photothermal Conversion Performance. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 14:838. [PMID: 38786794 PMCID: PMC11124312 DOI: 10.3390/nano14100838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2024] [Revised: 05/03/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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Noble metal nanomaterials with a localized surface plasmon resonance effect exhibit outstanding advantages in areas such as photothermal therapy and photocatalysis. As a unique plasmonic metal nanostructure, gold nanobipyramids have been attracting much interest due to their strong specific local electric field intensity, large optical cross sections, and high refractive index sensitivity. In this study, we propose a novel three-component hetero-nanostructure composed of rough gold nanobipyramids (R-Au NBPs), Pt, and CdS. Initially, purified gold nanobipyramids are regrown to form R-Au NBPs that have a certain degree of roughness. These R-Au NBP substrates with a rough surface provide more hotspots and strengthen the intensity of localized electric fields. Subsequently, Pt and CdS nanoparticles are selectively deposited onto the surface of R-Au NBPs. Pt nanoparticles can provide more active sites. Each component of this hetero-nanostructure directly contacts others, creating multiple electron transfer channels. This novel design allows for tunable localized plasmon resonance wavelengths ranging from the visible to near-infrared regions. These factors contribute to the final superior photothermal conversion performance of the R-Au/Pt-CdS nanohybrids. Under the irradiation of near-infrared light (1064 nm), the photothermal conversion efficiency of R-Au/Pt-CdS reached 38.88%, which is 4.49, 1.5, and 1.22 times higher than that of Au NBPs, R-Au NBPs, and R-Au NBPs/Pt, respectively.
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- School of Science, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China; (H.Y.); (G.L.); (F.Z.); (J.L.)
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He X, Lu J, Liu J, Wu Z, Li B, Chen Z, Tao W, Li Z. Superhydrophobic Co-MOF-based sponge for efficient oil-water separation utilizing photothermal effect. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 469:134090. [PMID: 38513439 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.134090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2024] [Revised: 03/14/2024] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
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Effectively addressing crude oil spills remains a global challenge due to its high viscosity and limited flow characteristics. In this study, we successfully prepared a modified sponge (PCP@MS) by embedding the photothermal material of Co-HHTP and coating the melamine sponge (MS) with low-surface-energy polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS). The PCP@MS exhibited outstanding hydrophobicity with WCA of 160.2° and high oil absorption capacity of 59-107 g/g. The PCP@MS showed high separation efficiency of 99.2% for various oil-water mixtures, along with notable self-cleaning properties and mechanical stability. The internal micro-nano hierarchical structure on the sponge surface significantly enhanced light absorption, synergizing with the photo-thermal conversion properties of Co-HHTP, enabled PCP@MS to achieve a surface temperature of 109.2 °C under 1.0 solar light within 300 s. With the aid of solar radiation, PCP@MS is able to heat up quickly and successfully lowering the viscosity of the surrounding crude oil, resulting in an oil recovery rate of 8.76 g/min. Density functional theory (DFT) calculation results revealed that Co-HHTP featured a zero-gap band structure, rendering advantageous electronic properties for full-wavelength light absorption. This in situ solar-heated absorbent design is poised to advance the practical application of viscous oil spill cleanup and recovery.
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- Xuanting He
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai 200092, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai 200092, China
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- Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201210, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai 200092, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai 200092, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai 200092, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai 200092, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai 200092, China.
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Jaswal R, Kumar D, Rezk AI, Kaliannagounder VK, Park CH, Min KH. Nanographene-Au fine-tuning to intensify plasmonic-resonance of polymeric hybrid bionanosystem for synergistic phototherapy and nerve photobiomodulation. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2024; 237:113820. [PMID: 38502975 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2024.113820] [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: 12/22/2023] [Revised: 02/07/2024] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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Here, we report the multi-photo-bioactivity of the plasmonic-nano graphitic coordinated polycaprolactone-based aligned nanofibrous scaffolds-based bionanosystem for photothermal breast and colon cancer therapies and peripheral nerve photobiomodulation. The size-optimized colloidal reduced graphene oxide (nRGO, 180 nm) nanosheets, for enhanced photothermal impact, were surface-functionalized with gold nanospheres (AuNPs) to prepare the nRGO@AuNP monodispersed nano-composite and then doped 2.0 mg of nRGO@AuNP in biocompatible and biodegradable polymer polycaprolactone (PCL) to fabricate the nRGO@AuNP-PCL (2.0 mg) plasmonic aligned nanofibrous scaffolds. More than 90% of cancer cells, breast cancer (MCF-7) as well as colon cancer (CT-26), ablated after 5 min of low NIR (808 nm) laser power (0.72 W/cm2) illumination with nRGO@AuNP-PCL (2.0 mg) aligned nanofibrous scaffolds. Besides, the nRGO@AuNP-PCL (2.0 mg) provided an extraordinary microenvironment for adhesion, nerve growth, proliferation, and differentiation of PC12 and S42 cells which mimics the natural extracellular matrix. The 2.5-fold increase in neurite length was observed with NIR illumination after 3 days whereas 1.7-fold was found without NIR illumination after 7 days in comparison to PCL (pure). The current findings will be useful to provide a new crucial approach for preparing biocompatible multifunctional composite plasmonic nanofibers as a highly efficient distinct platform for photothermal therapies and promising bioimplants to overcome the loss of sensation after cancer surgery through nerve photobiomodulation.
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- Richa Jaswal
- Division of Mechanical Design Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, South Korea; Department of Bionanotechnology and Bioconvergence Engineering, Graduate School, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, South Korea; Department of Bionanosystem Engineering, Graduate School, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, South Korea; School of Pharmacy, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, South Korea
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- Division of Mechanical Design Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, South Korea; Department of Bionanotechnology and Bioconvergence Engineering, Graduate School, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, South Korea; Department of Bionanosystem Engineering, Graduate School, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, South Korea.
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- Department of Bionanotechnology and Bioconvergence Engineering, Graduate School, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, South Korea; Department of Physiology, Jeonbuk National University Medical School, Jeonju-si 54907, South Korea
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- Division of Mechanical Design Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, South Korea; Department of Bionanotechnology and Bioconvergence Engineering, Graduate School, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, South Korea.
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- School of Pharmacy, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, South Korea; Institute of New Drug Development, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, South Korea.
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Mitusova KA, Akhmetova DR, Rogova A, Karpov TE, Tishchenko YA, Dadadzhanov DR, Matyushevskaya AO, Gavrilova NV, Priakhin EE, Timin AS. Multifunctional Inorganic-Organic Composite Carriers for Synergistic Dual Therapy of Melanoma. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2024; 10:2324-2336. [PMID: 38520335 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.4c00156] [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: 03/25/2024]
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Many methods for cancer treatment have been developed. Among them photothermal therapy (PTT) has drawn the most significant attention due to its noninvasiveness, remote control activation, and low side effects. However, a limited depth of light penetration of PTT is the main drawback. To improve the therapeutic efficiency, the development of combined PTT with other therapeutic agents is highly desirable. In this work, we have designed multifunctional composite carriers based on polylactic acid (PLA) particles decorated with gold nanorods (Au NRs) as nanoheaters and selenium nanoparticles (Se NPs) for reactive oxygen species (ROS) production in order to perform a combined PTT against B16-F10 melanoma. To do this, we have optimized the synthesis of PLA particles modified with Se NPs and Au NRs (PLA-Se:Au), studied the cellular interactions of PLA particles with B16-F10 cells, and analyzed in vivo biodistribution and tumor inhibition efficiency. The results of in vitro and in vivo experiments demonstrated the synergistic effect from ROS induced by Se NPs and the heating from Au NRs. In melanoma tumor-bearing mice, intratumoral injection of PLA-Se:Au followed by laser irradiation leads to almost complete elimination of tumor tissues. Thus, the optimal photothermal properties and ROS-generating capacity allow us to recommend PLA-Se:Au as a promising candidate for the development of the combined PTT against melanoma.
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- Kseniya A Mitusova
- Peter The Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, Polytechnicheskaya 29, St. Petersburg 195251, Russian Federation
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- Peter The Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, Polytechnicheskaya 29, St. Petersburg 195251, Russian Federation
- School of Physics and Engineering, ITMO University, Lomonosova 9, St. Petersburg 191002, Russian Federation
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- Peter The Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, Polytechnicheskaya 29, St. Petersburg 195251, Russian Federation
- Saint-Petersburg State Chemical-Pharmaceutical University, Professora Popova Street 14, St. Petersburg 19702, Russian Federation
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- Peter The Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, Polytechnicheskaya 29, St. Petersburg 195251, Russian Federation
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- Peter The Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, Polytechnicheskaya 29, St. Petersburg 195251, Russian Federation
- Alferov Federal State Budgetary Institution of Higher Education and Science Saint Petersburg National Research Academic University of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Khlopina 8, St. Petersburg 194021, Russian Federation
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- International Research and Education Center for Physics of Nanostructures, ITMO University, 49 Kronverksky Pr., St. Petersburg 197101, Russian Federation
- School of Chemistry, Raymond and Beverly Sackler Faculty of Exact Sciences, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv 6997801, Israel
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- Peter The Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, Polytechnicheskaya 29, St. Petersburg 195251, Russian Federation
- Alferov Federal State Budgetary Institution of Higher Education and Science Saint Petersburg National Research Academic University of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Khlopina 8, St. Petersburg 194021, Russian Federation
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- Peter The Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, Polytechnicheskaya 29, St. Petersburg 195251, Russian Federation
- Smorodintsev Research Institute of Influenza, Ministry of Healthcare of the Russian Federation, Prof. Popov Str. 15/17, St. Petersburg 197376, Russian Federation
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- Peter The Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, Polytechnicheskaya 29, St. Petersburg 195251, Russian Federation
- Alferov Federal State Budgetary Institution of Higher Education and Science Saint Petersburg National Research Academic University of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Khlopina 8, St. Petersburg 194021, Russian Federation
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- Peter The Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, Polytechnicheskaya 29, St. Petersburg 195251, Russian Federation
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Sarkar A, Singh K, Bhardwaj K, Jaiswal A. NIR-Active Gold Dogbone Nanorattles Impregnated in Cationic Dextrin Nanoparticles for Cancer Nanotheranostics. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2024; 10:2510-2522. [PMID: 38466622 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.3c01176] [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: 03/13/2024]
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Theranostic systems, which integrate therapy and diagnosis into a single platform, have gained significant attention as a promising approach for noninvasive cancer treatment. The field of image-guided therapy has revolutionized real-time tumor detection, and within this domain, plasmonic nanostructures have garnered significant attention. These structures possess unique localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR), allowing for enhanced absorption in the near-infrared (NIR) range. By leveraging the heat generated from plasmonic nanoparticles upon NIR irradiation, target cancer cells can be effectively eradicated. This study introduces a plasmonic gold dogbone-nanorattle (AuDB NRT) structure that exhibits broad absorption in the NIR region and demonstrates a photothermal conversion efficiency of 35.29%. When exposed to an NIR laser, the AuDB NRTs generate heat, achieving a maximum temperature rise of 38 °C at a concentration of 200 μg/mL and a laser power density of 3 W/cm2. Additionally, the AuDB NRTs possess intrinsic electromagnetic hotspots that amplify the signal of a Raman reporter molecule, making them an excellent probe for surface-enhanced Raman scattering-based bioimaging of cancer cells. To improve the biocompatibility of the nanorattles, the AuDB NRTs were conjugated with mPEG-thiol and successfully encapsulated into cationic dextrin nanoparticles (CD NPs). Biocompatibility tests were performed on HEK 293 A and MCF-7 cell lines, revealing high cell viability when exposed to AuDB NRT-CD NPs. Remarkably, even at a low laser power density of 1 W/cm2, the application of the NIR laser resulted in a remarkable 80% cell death in cells treated with a nanocomposite concentration of 100 μg/mL. Further investigation elucidated that the cell death induced by photothermal heat followed an apoptotic mechanism. Overall, our findings highlight the significant potential of the prepared nanocomposite for cancer theranostics, combining effective photothermal therapy along with the ability to image cancer cells.
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- Ankita Sarkar
- School of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, Kamand, Mandi 175075, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- School of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, Kamand, Mandi 175075, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- School of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, Kamand, Mandi 175075, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- School of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, Kamand, Mandi 175075, Himachal Pradesh, India
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Li M, Xiao Y, Deng P, Yu Y. Near-Infrared Absorbing Para-Azaquinodimethane Conjugated Polymers Synthesized via the Transition-Metal-Free Route toward Efficient Photothermal Conversion. Macromol Rapid Commun 2024; 45:e2300648. [PMID: 38228154 DOI: 10.1002/marc.202300648] [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: 11/12/2023] [Revised: 12/24/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2024]
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Conjugated polymers with strong absorption in the second near-infrared (NIR-II) window have multiple applications. However, the development of new type of NIR-II conjugated polymers via facile and green methods remains challenging. Herein, this work reports a mild and convenient transition-metal-free method to synthesize near-infrared absorbing quinoidal conjugated polymers containing para-azaquinodimethane (AQM) moieties. The AQM quinoidal conjugated polymers with unique molecular structures and tunable optoelectronic properties can be synthesized by combining the Knoevenagel polycondensation of aromatic dialdehyde monomers with commercially available 1,4-diacetyl-2,5-piperazinedione and the following alkylation reaction. The resultant polymer PQ-DPP shows remarkable NIR-II absorption with a narrow band gap of about 1.08 eV. PQ-DPP nanoparticles exhibit high photothermal conversion efficiency of up to 48% under 1064 nm laser irradiation (1 W cm-2) endowing this polymer with potential in bio-related applications.
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- Man Li
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials Technologies, International (HongKong Macao and Taiwan) Joint Laboratory on Advanced Materials Technologies, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350108, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials Technologies, International (HongKong Macao and Taiwan) Joint Laboratory on Advanced Materials Technologies, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350108, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials Technologies, International (HongKong Macao and Taiwan) Joint Laboratory on Advanced Materials Technologies, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350108, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials Technologies, International (HongKong Macao and Taiwan) Joint Laboratory on Advanced Materials Technologies, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350108, China
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Sharma A, Verwilst P, Li M, Ma D, Singh N, Yoo J, Kim Y, Yang Y, Zhu JH, Huang H, Hu XL, He XP, Zeng L, James TD, Peng X, Sessler JL, Kim JS. Theranostic Fluorescent Probes. Chem Rev 2024; 124:2699-2804. [PMID: 38422393 PMCID: PMC11132561 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.3c00778] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2023] [Revised: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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The ability to gain spatiotemporal information, and in some cases achieve spatiotemporal control, in the context of drug delivery makes theranostic fluorescent probes an attractive and intensely investigated research topic. This interest is reflected in the steep rise in publications on the topic that have appeared over the past decade. Theranostic fluorescent probes, in their various incarnations, generally comprise a fluorophore linked to a masked drug, in which the drug is released as the result of certain stimuli, with both intrinsic and extrinsic stimuli being reported. This release is then signaled by the emergence of a fluorescent signal. Importantly, the use of appropriate fluorophores has enabled not only this emerging fluorescence as a spatiotemporal marker for drug delivery but also has provided modalities useful in photodynamic, photothermal, and sonodynamic therapeutic applications. In this review we highlight recent work on theranostic fluorescent probes with a particular focus on probes that are activated in tumor microenvironments. We also summarize efforts to develop probes for other applications, such as neurodegenerative diseases and antibacterials. This review celebrates the diversity of designs reported to date, from discrete small-molecule systems to nanomaterials. Our aim is to provide insights into the potential clinical impact of this still-emerging research direction.
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- Amit Sharma
- Amity
School of Chemical Sciences, Amity University
Punjab, Sector 82A, Mohali 140 306, India
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- Rega
Institute for Medical Research, Medicinal Chemistry, KU Leuven, Herestraat 49, Box 1041, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- College
of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen
University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- College
of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen
University, Shenzhen 518060, China
- College
of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Department
of Chemistry, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Korea
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- Department
of Chemistry, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Korea
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- Department
of Chemistry, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Korea
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- School of
Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi
University, Nanning, Guangxi 530004, China
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- College
of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen
University, Shenzhen 518060, China
- College
of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- College
of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen
University, Shenzhen 518060, China
- College
of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Key
Laboratory for Advanced Materials and Joint International Research
Laboratory of Precision Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Feringa
Nobel Prize Scientist Joint Research Center, School of Chemistry and
Molecular Engineering, East China University
of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Road, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Key
Laboratory for Advanced Materials and Joint International Research
Laboratory of Precision Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Feringa
Nobel Prize Scientist Joint Research Center, School of Chemistry and
Molecular Engineering, East China University
of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Road, Shanghai 200237, China
- National
Center for Liver Cancer, the International Cooperation Laboratory
on Signal Transduction, Eastern Hepatobiliary
Surgery Hospital, Shanghai 200438, China
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- School of
Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi
University, Nanning, Guangxi 530004, China
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Bath, Bath BA2 7AY, United Kingdom
- School
of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan
Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China
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- College
of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen
University, Shenzhen 518060, China
- State
Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian
University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- Department
of Chemistry, The University of Texas at
Austin, Texas 78712-1224, United
States
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- Department
of Chemistry, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Korea
- TheranoChem Incorporation, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Korea
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Zhang MM, Chen SL, Bao AR, Chen Y, Liang H, Ji S, Chen J, Ye B, Yang Q, Liu Y, Li J, Chen W, Huang X, Ni S, Dang L, Li MD. Anion-Counterion Strategy toward Organic Cocrystal Engineering for Near-Infrared Photothermal Conversion and Solar-Driven Water Evaporation. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202318628. [PMID: 38225206 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202318628] [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: 12/05/2023] [Revised: 12/29/2023] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 01/17/2024]
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An anion-counterion strategy is proposed to construct organic mono-radical charge-transfer cocrystals for near-infrared photothermal conversion and solar-driven water evaporation. Ionic compounds with halogen anions as the counterions serve as electron donors, providing the necessary electrons for efficient charge transfer with unchanged skeleton atoms and structures as well as the broad red-shifted absorption (200-2000 nm) and unprecedented photothermal conversion efficiency (~90.5 %@808 nm) for the cocrystals. Based on these cocrystals, an excellent solar-driven interfacial water evaporation rate up to 6.1±1.1 kg ⋅ m-2 ⋅ h-1 under 1 sun is recorded due to the comprehensive evaporation effect from the cocrystal loading in polyurethane foams and chimney addition, such performance is superior to the reported results on charge-transfer cocrystals or other materials for solar-driven interfacial evaporation. This prototype exhibits the great potential of cocrystals prepared by the one-step mechanochemistry method in practical large-scale seawater desalination applications.
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- Meng-Meng Zhang
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, and Key Laboratory for Preparation and Application of Ordered Structural Materials of Guangdong Province, Shantou University, Shantou, 515063, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, and Key Laboratory for Preparation and Application of Ordered Structural Materials of Guangdong Province, Shantou University, Shantou, 515063, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, and Key Laboratory for Preparation and Application of Ordered Structural Materials of Guangdong Province, Shantou University, Shantou, 515063, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, and Key Laboratory for Preparation and Application of Ordered Structural Materials of Guangdong Province, Shantou University, Shantou, 515063, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, and Key Laboratory for Preparation and Application of Ordered Structural Materials of Guangdong Province, Shantou University, Shantou, 515063, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, and Key Laboratory for Preparation and Application of Ordered Structural Materials of Guangdong Province, Shantou University, Shantou, 515063, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, and Key Laboratory for Preparation and Application of Ordered Structural Materials of Guangdong Province, Shantou University, Shantou, 515063, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, and Key Laboratory for Preparation and Application of Ordered Structural Materials of Guangdong Province, Shantou University, Shantou, 515063, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, and Key Laboratory for Preparation and Application of Ordered Structural Materials of Guangdong Province, Shantou University, Shantou, 515063, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, and Key Laboratory for Preparation and Application of Ordered Structural Materials of Guangdong Province, Shantou University, Shantou, 515063, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, and Key Laboratory for Preparation and Application of Ordered Structural Materials of Guangdong Province, Shantou University, Shantou, 515063, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, and Key Laboratory for Preparation and Application of Ordered Structural Materials of Guangdong Province, Shantou University, Shantou, 515063, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, and Key Laboratory for Preparation and Application of Ordered Structural Materials of Guangdong Province, Shantou University, Shantou, 515063, China
- Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Guangdong Laboratory, Shantou, 515031, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, and Key Laboratory for Preparation and Application of Ordered Structural Materials of Guangdong Province, Shantou University, Shantou, 515063, China
- Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Guangdong Laboratory, Shantou, 515031, China
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Almarzooqi N, Alwan RA, AlMarzooqi F, Ghaffour N, Hong S, Arafat HA. Solar-driven surface-heating membrane distillation using Ti 3C 2T x MXene-coated spacers. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 351:141129. [PMID: 38199497 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141129] [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: 10/03/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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The emergence of two-dimensional (2D) MXenes as efficient light-to-heat conversion materials offers significant potential for solar-based desalination, particularly in photothermal interfacial evaporation, enabling cost-effective solar-powered membrane distillation (MD). This study investigates solar-powered MD afforded by a photothermally functionalized spacer, which is built by spray-coating Ti3C2Tx MXene sheets on metallic spacers. 2D Ti3C2Tx MXene gives an ultrahigh photothermal conversion efficiency; thereby, by Ti3C2Tx MXene-coated metallic spacer, this rationally designed spacer allows for a localized photothermal conversion and interfacial feed heating effect on the membrane surface, especially for MD operation. As a feed spacer and a photothermal element, Ti3C2Tx MXene-coated metallic spacer exhibited stable enhanced water flux of up to 0.36 kg·m-2h-1 under one sun illumination for a feed salinity of 35 g·L-1, corresponding energy conversion efficiency of 28.3 %. Overall, the developed photothermal Ti3C2Tx MXene-coated spacers displayed great potential in enhancing the performance, scalability, and feasibility of solar-driven MD process, paving the way for further development of photothermal elements that can be implemented in solar MD applications.
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- Noora Almarzooqi
- Department of Chemical & Petroleum Engineering, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, 127788, United Arab Emirates; Center for Membranes and Advanced Water Technology, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, 127788, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Chemical & Petroleum Engineering, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, 127788, United Arab Emirates; Center for Membranes and Advanced Water Technology, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, 127788, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Chemical & Petroleum Engineering, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, 127788, United Arab Emirates; Center for Membranes and Advanced Water Technology, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, 127788, United Arab Emirates.
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- Water Desalination and Reuse Center (WDRC), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia; Environmental Science & Engineering Program, Biological & Environmental Science & Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science & Technology, Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemical & Petroleum Engineering, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, 127788, United Arab Emirates; Center for Membranes and Advanced Water Technology, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, 127788, United Arab Emirates.
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- Department of Chemical & Petroleum Engineering, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, 127788, United Arab Emirates; Center for Membranes and Advanced Water Technology, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, 127788, United Arab Emirates; Research and Innovation Center for Graphene and 2D Materials (RIC2D), Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, 127788, United Arab Emirates.
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Guo R, Wang J, Zhao W, Cui S, Qian S, Chen Q, Li X, Liu Y, Zhang Q. A novel strategy for specific sensing and inactivation of Escherichia coli: Constructing a targeted sandwich-type biosensor with multiple SERS hotspots to enhance SERS detection sensitivity and near-infrared light-triggered photothermal sterilization performance. Talanta 2024; 269:125466. [PMID: 38008021 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2023.125466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2023] [Revised: 10/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 11/28/2023]
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Human health is greatly threatened by bacterial infection, which raises the risk of serious illness and death in humans. For early screening and accurate treatment of bacterial infection, there is a strong desire to undertake ultrasensitive detection and effective killing of pathogenic bacteria. Herein, a novel surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) biosensor based on sandwich structure consisting of capture probes/bacteria/SERS tags was established for specific identification, capture and photothermal killing of Escherichia coli (E. coli). Finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) technique was used to simulate the electromagnetic field distribution of capture probes, SERS tags and sandwich-type SERS substrate, and a possible SERS enhancement mechanism based on sandwich structure was presented and discussed. Sandwich-type SERS biosensor successfully achieved distinctive identification and magnetic beneficiation of E. coli. In addition, a single SERS substrate, including capture probes and SERS tags, could also achieve outstanding photothermal effects as a consequence of localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) effect. Intriguingly, sandwich-type SERS biosensor demonstrated a higher photothermal conversion efficiency (50.03 %) than the single substrate, which might be attributed to the formation of target bacterial clusters. The superior biocompatibility and the low toxicity of the sandwich-type biosensor were confirmed. Our approach offers a fresh method for constructing sandwich-type biosensor with multiple SERS hotspots based on extremely effective hybrid plasmonic nanoparticles, and has a wide range of potential applications in the recognition and treatment of bacteria.
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- Rui Guo
- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University, Changchun, 130103, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University, Changchun, 130103, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University, Changchun, 130103, China; Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130033, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University, Changchun, 130103, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University, Changchun, 130103, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University, Changchun, 130103, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University, Changchun, 130103, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University, Changchun, 130103, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University, Changchun, 130103, China.
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Liu K, Yu Y, Zhao H, Yang M, Zhang C, Guan F, Yao M. Cowberry extract loaded chitosan hydrogel with photothermal and antioxidant properties promotes infected wound healing. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 262:129988. [PMID: 38325692 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.129988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Revised: 02/01/2024] [Accepted: 02/03/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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Bacterial infection and oxidative stress impede clinical wound healing. Herein, the plant-derived cowberry extract (CE) was first explored as a natural photothermal agent and antioxidant to deal with bacterial infection and oxidative stress. After loading in the carboxymethyl chitosan (CMCs)/oxidized dextran (Odex) hydrogel, the photothermal effect of CE was highly enhanced by CMCs. The controlled temperature induced by CE-containing hydrogel under NIR laser irradiation could rapidly (10 min) and effectively kill Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus, 99.3 %) and Escherichia coli (E. coli, 94.6 %). Besides, this hydrogel exhibited a fast gelation and hemostasis abilities, high stability, adhesion and ROS scavenging capabilities, as well as good injectability and biocompatibility. Above superior properties make this hydrogel to accelerate the wound healing in S. aureus-infected mice, and it is expected to be a potential clinical wound dressing.
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- Kaiyue Liu
- School of Life Science, Zhengzhou University, 100 Science Road, Zhengzhou 450001, PR China
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- School of Life Science, Zhengzhou University, 100 Science Road, Zhengzhou 450001, PR China
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- School of Life Science, Zhengzhou University, 100 Science Road, Zhengzhou 450001, PR China
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- School of Life Science, Zhengzhou University, 100 Science Road, Zhengzhou 450001, PR China
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- School of Life Science, Zhengzhou University, 100 Science Road, Zhengzhou 450001, PR China
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- School of Life Science, Zhengzhou University, 100 Science Road, Zhengzhou 450001, PR China.
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- School of Life Science, Zhengzhou University, 100 Science Road, Zhengzhou 450001, PR China.
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Wu X, Lu Y, Ren X, Wu P, Chu D, Yang X, Xu H. Interfacial Solar Evaporation: From Fundamental Research to Applications. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024:e2313090. [PMID: 38385793 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202313090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2023] [Revised: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
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In the last decade, interfacial solar steam generation (ISSG), powered by natural sunlight garnered significant attention due to its great potential for low-cost and environmentally friendly clean water production in alignment with the global decarbonization efforts. This review aims to share the knowledge and engage with a broader readership about the current progress of ISSG technology and the facing challenges to promote further advancements toward practical applications. The first part of this review assesses the current strategies for enhancing the energy efficiency of ISSG systems, including optimizing light absorption, reducing energy losses, harvesting additional energy, and lowering evaporation enthalpy. Subsequently, the current challenges faced by ISSG technologies, notably salt accumulation and bio-fouling issues in practical applications, are elucidated and contemporary methods are discussed to overcome these challenges. In the end, potential applications of ISSG, ranging from initial seawater desalination and industrial wastewater purification to power generation, sterilization, soil remediation, and innovative concept of solar sea farm, are introduced, highlighting the promising potential of ISSG technology in contributing to sustainable and environmentally conscious practices. Based on the review and in-depth understanding of these aspects, the future research focuses are proposed to address potential issues in both fundamental research and practical applications.
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- Xuan Wu
- Future Industries Institute, UniSA STEM, University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes Campus, Adelaide, SA, 5095, Australia
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- International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, College of Science, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China
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- Future Industries Institute, UniSA STEM, University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes Campus, Adelaide, SA, 5095, Australia
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, 710055, China
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- Future Industries Institute, UniSA STEM, University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes Campus, Adelaide, SA, 5095, Australia
- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430068, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia
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- International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, College of Science, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China
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- Future Industries Institute, UniSA STEM, University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes Campus, Adelaide, SA, 5095, Australia
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Liao JZ, Zhu ZC, Liu ST, Ke H. Photothermal Conversion Perylene-Based Metal-Organic Framework with Panchromatic Absorption Bandwidth across the Visible to Near-Infrared. Inorg Chem 2024; 63:3327-3334. [PMID: 38315152 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.3c03750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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Recently, facilely designable metal-organic frameworks have gained attention in the construction of photothermal conversion materials. Nonetheless, most of the previously reported photothermal conversion metal-organic frameworks exhibit limited light absorption capabilities. In this work, a distinctive metal-organic framework with heterogeneous periodic alternate spatial arrangements of metal-oxygen clusters and perylene-based derivative molecules was prepared by in situ synthesis. The building blocks in this inimitable structure behave as both electron donors and electron acceptors, giving rise to the significant inherent charge transfer in this crystalline material, resulting in a narrow band gap with excellent panchromatic absorption, with the ground state being the charge transfer state. Moreover, it can retain excellent air-, photo-, and water-stability in the solid state. The excellent stability and broad light absorption characteristics enable the effective realization of near-infrared (NIR) photothermal conversion, including infrequent NIR-II photothermal conversion, in this perylene-based metal-organic framework.
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- Jian-Zhen Liao
- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Pingxiang University, Pingxiang, Jiangxi 337055, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, P. R. China
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- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Pingxiang University, Pingxiang, Jiangxi 337055, P. R. China
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- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Pingxiang University, Pingxiang, Jiangxi 337055, P. R. China
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- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Pingxiang University, Pingxiang, Jiangxi 337055, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, P. R. China
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Li N, Wang Y, Li Y, Zhang C, Fang G. Recent Advances in Photothermal Therapy at Near-Infrared-II Based on 2D MXenes. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2305645. [PMID: 37775938 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202305645] [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: 07/05/2023] [Revised: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/01/2023]
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The use of photothermal therapy (PTT) with the near-infrared II region (NIR-II: 1000-1700 nm) is expected to be a powerful cancer treatment strategy. It retains the noninvasive nature and excellent temporal and spatial controllability of the traditional PTT, and offers significant advantages in terms of tissue penetration depth, background noise, and the maximum permissible exposure standards for skin. MXenes, transition-metal carbides, nitrides, and carbonitrides are emerging inorganic nanomaterials with natural biocompatibility, wide spectral absorption, and a high photothermal conversion efficiency. The PTT of MXenes in the NIR-II region not only provides a valuable reference for exploring photothermal agents that respond to NIR-II in 2D inorganic nanomaterials, but also be considered as a promising biomedical therapy. First, the synthesis methods of 2D MXenes are briefly summarized, and the laser light source, mechanism of photothermal conversion, and evaluation criteria of photothermal performance are introduced. Second, the latest progress of PTT based on 2D MXenes in NIR-II are reviewed, including titanium carbide (Ti3 C2 ), niobium carbide (Nb2 C), and molybdenum carbide (Mo2 C). Finally, the main problems in the PTT application of 2D MXenes to NIR-II and future research directions are discussed.
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- Nan Li
- GBA Branch of Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Terahertz Quantum Electromagnetics, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510700, China
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- GBA Branch of Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Terahertz Quantum Electromagnetics, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510700, China
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- Cell Department, School of Medicine, Yale University, 333 Cedar Street, New Haven, CT, 06510, USA
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- Anhui Province Key Lab of Aerospace Structural Parts Forming Technology and Equipment, Institute of Industry and Equipment Technology, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, China
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- GBA Branch of Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Terahertz Quantum Electromagnetics, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510700, China
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Tang F, Ding A, Xu Y, Ye Y, Li L, Xie R, Huang W. Gene and Photothermal Combination Therapy: Principle, Materials, and Amplified Anticancer Intervention. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2307078. [PMID: 37775950 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202307078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Revised: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/01/2023]
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Gene therapy (GT) and photothermal therapy (PTT) have emerged as promising alternatives to chemotherapy and radiotherapy for cancer treatment, offering noninvasiveness and reduced side effects. However, their efficacy as standalone treatments is limited. GT exhibits slow response rates, while PTT is confined to local tumor ablation. The convergence of GT and PTT, known as GT-PTT, facilitated by photothermal gene nanocarriers, has attracted considerable attention across various disciplines. In this integrated approach, GT reciprocates PTT by sensitizing cellular response to heat, while PTT benefits GT by improving gene translocation, unpacking, and expression. Consequently, this integration presents a unique opportunity for cancer therapy with rapid response and improved effectiveness. Extensive efforts over the past few years have been dedicated to the development of GT-PTT, resulting in notable achievements and rapid progress from the laboratory to potential clinical applications. This comprehensive review outlines recent advances in GT-PTT, including synergistic mechanisms, material systems, imaging-guided therapy, and anticancer applications. It also explores the challenges and future prospects in this nascent field. By presenting innovative ideas and insights into the implementation of GT-PTT for enhanced cancer therapy, this review aims to inspire further progress in this promising area of research.
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- Fang Tang
- The Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE, Future Technologies), Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
- Future Display Institute in Xiamen, Xiamen, 361005, China
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- The Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE, Future Technologies), Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
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- The Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE, Future Technologies), Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
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- The Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE, Future Technologies), Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
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- The Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE, Future Technologies), Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
- Future Display Institute in Xiamen, Xiamen, 361005, China
- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (IFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Materials Genome, College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
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- The Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE, Future Technologies), Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
- Future Display Institute in Xiamen, Xiamen, 361005, China
- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (IFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China
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He J, Gao Y, Yang C, Guo Y, Liu L, Lu S, He H. Navigating the landscape: Prospects and hurdles in targeting vascular smooth muscle cells for atherosclerosis diagnosis and therapy. J Control Release 2024; 366:261-281. [PMID: 38161032 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2023.12.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2023] [Revised: 12/02/2023] [Accepted: 12/26/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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Vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) have emerged as pivotal contributors throughout all phases of atherosclerotic plaque development, effectively dispelling prior underestimations of their prevalence and significance. Recent lineage tracing studies have unveiled the clonal nature and remarkable adaptability inherent to VSMCs, thereby illuminating their intricate and multifaceted roles in the context of atherosclerosis. This comprehensive review provides an in-depth exploration of the intricate mechanisms and distinctive characteristics that define VSMCs across various physiological processes, firmly underscoring their paramount importance in shaping the course of atherosclerosis. Furthermore, this review offers a thorough examination of the significant strides made over the past two decades in advancing imaging techniques and therapeutic strategies with a precise focus on targeting VSMCs within atherosclerotic plaques, notably spotlighting meticulously engineered nanoparticles as a promising avenue. We envision the potential of VSMC-targeted nanoparticles, thoughtfully loaded with medications or combination therapies, to effectively mitigate pro-atherogenic VSMC processes. These advancements are poised to contribute significantly to the pivotal objective of modulating VSMC phenotypes and enhancing plaque stability. Moreover, our paper also delves into recent breakthroughs in VSMC-targeted imaging technologies, showcasing their remarkable precision in locating microcalcifications, dynamically monitoring plaque fibrous cap integrity, and assessing the therapeutic efficacy of medical interventions. Lastly, we conscientiously explore the opportunities and challenges inherent in this innovative approach, providing a holistic perspective on the potential of VSMC-targeted strategies in the evolving landscape of atherosclerosis research and treatment.
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- Jianhua He
- School of Pharmacy, Research Center for Pharmaceutical Preparations, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan 430065, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Research Center for Pharmaceutical Preparations, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan 430065, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Research Center for Pharmaceutical Preparations, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan 430065, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Research Center for Pharmaceutical Preparations, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan 430065, People's Republic of China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Digital Medical Engineering, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biomaterials and Devices, School of Biological Sciences & Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, People's Republic of China.
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Lv S, Wang B, Wu Y, Zhang R, Feng E, Liu T, Xie X, Jiang J, Hou X, Liu D, Song F. Configuration-mediated excited-state energy dissipation in metal-bridged dimeric D-A fluorophores for enhanced photothermal therapy. Acta Biomater 2024; 174:400-411. [PMID: 38036283 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2023.11.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2023] [Revised: 11/05/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023]
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Photothermal agents (PTAs) based on donor (D)-acceptor (A) NIR fluorophores show great promise in photothermal therapy due to their accessible molecular engineering to mediate excitation energy for high photothermal conversion. Except for molecular structural modification of D-A fluorophores, intermolecular arrangement in space greatly influences their excitation energy dissipation as well. But how to mediate their intermolecular arrangement is still challenging. Here we control the intermolecular orientation of chromophores via metal coordination to form Pt-bridged dimeric D-A fluorophores with different geometries. The formed configuration isomers show different intermolecular exciton coupling behaviors involving charge transfer (CT) evolution and internally limited molecular rotation, which greatly affect excited-energy dissipation. Compared with folded configuration with intense NIR emission (quantum yields (QYs) = 15.62 %), linear configuration favors non-radiative decays with low QYs (6.99 %) but enhanced photothermal conversion efficiency (PCE = 41.57 %). The self-assembled nanoparticles combining Pt-bridged dimeric D-A fluorophores with DSPE-PEG2000-RGD reveal superior photothermal therapeutic features with desirable biosafety. This research provides a new designing concept to mediate excited-state energy dissipation pathways at a sub-nano level for enhanced photothermal conversion. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: D-A fluorophores as photothermal agents attract great attention in photothermal therapy due to their accessible molecular engineering. Besides molecular engineering of D-A fluorophores, the intermolecular packing manner is proven to greatly affect their excitation energy dissipation. But how to control intermolecular arrangement is still challenging. Here we control the intermolecular orientation of chromophores via metal coordination to form Pt-bridged dimeric D-A fluorophores with different geometries. Compared to the folded configuration, linear configuration facilitates charge transfer (CT) evolution and molecular rotation, which promotes non-radiative decays of excited energy for enhanced photothermal therapy.
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- Shibo Lv
- Institute of Molecular Sciences and Engineering, Institute of Frontier and Interdisciplinary Science, Shandong University, Qingdao, Shandong 266237, China; Shenzhen Research Institute of Shandong University, A301 Virtual University Park in South District of Shenzhen, China
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- Institute of Molecular Sciences and Engineering, Institute of Frontier and Interdisciplinary Science, Shandong University, Qingdao, Shandong 266237, China
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- Institute of Molecular Sciences and Engineering, Institute of Frontier and Interdisciplinary Science, Shandong University, Qingdao, Shandong 266237, China
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- Institute of Molecular Sciences and Engineering, Institute of Frontier and Interdisciplinary Science, Shandong University, Qingdao, Shandong 266237, China
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- Institute of Molecular Sciences and Engineering, Institute of Frontier and Interdisciplinary Science, Shandong University, Qingdao, Shandong 266237, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Shandong University, Qingdao, Shandong 266237, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Shandong University, Qingdao, Shandong 266237, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Shandong University, Qingdao, Shandong 266237, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Shandong University, Qingdao, Shandong 266237, China
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- Institute of Molecular Sciences and Engineering, Institute of Frontier and Interdisciplinary Science, Shandong University, Qingdao, Shandong 266237, China; Shenzhen Research Institute of Shandong University, A301 Virtual University Park in South District of Shenzhen, China.
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- Institute of Molecular Sciences and Engineering, Institute of Frontier and Interdisciplinary Science, Shandong University, Qingdao, Shandong 266237, China.
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Zhao S, Wei H, Zhang X, Wang F, Su Z. Clay-based aerogel combined with CuS for solar-driven interfacial steam generation and desalination. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 653:1504-1513. [PMID: 37804618 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.09.184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Revised: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 09/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/09/2023]
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Solar-driven water purification is a promising technology that can effectively utilize solar energy for seawater desalination. However, poor materials are unable to meet the dense energy of solar steam generation in natural sunlight for real-time practical applications. Therefore, the demand for energy density can be increased by using improved semiconductor aerogel materials. Here, we report a simple chemical method to obtain a CuS@ATP/PS composite aerogel (named CuAP), which was made of attapulgite (ATP) and CuS loaded onto it using an N-template to give it good photothermal characteristics (CuS@ATP), and then cross-link it with potato starch (PS). The evaporation rate of CuAP-15 aerogel in pure water at 1 kW m-2 solar radiation is 1.57 kg m-2 h-1. Meanwhile, CuAP-15 aerogel showed excellent salt resistance with an evaporation rate of 1.35 kg m-2 h-1 in 20 wt% NaCl solution. And also exhibited excellent cycling durability in cycling stability tests. More importantly, the freshwater yield can reach 6.54 kg m-2 under natural light irradiation for 11 h. Therefore, CuAP aerogel has a great prospect of application in the field of seawater desalination in the future.
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- Shujing Zhao
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- Zhejiang Zili Polymer Chemistry Materials Co., Ltd, Shaoxing 312300, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China.
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Taheri-Ledari R, Ganjali F, Zarei-Shokat S, Dinmohammadi R, Asl FR, Emami A, Mojtabapour ZS, Rashvandi Z, Kashtiaray A, Jalali F, Maleki A. Plasmonic porous micro- and nano-materials based on Au/Ag nanostructures developed for photothermal cancer therapy: challenges in clinicalization. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2023; 5:6768-6786. [PMID: 38059020 PMCID: PMC10696950 DOI: 10.1039/d3na00763d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023]
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Photothermal therapy (PTT) has developed in recent decades as a relatively safe method for the treatment of cancers. Recently, various species of gold and silver (Au and Ag) nanostructures have been developed and investigated to achieve PTT due to their highly localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) effect. Concisely, the collective oscillation of electrons on the surface of Au and Ag nanostructures upon exposure to a specific wavelength (depending on their size and shape) and further plasmonic resonance leads to the heating of the surface of these particles. Hence, porous species can be equipped with tiny plasmonic ingredients that add plasmonic properties to therapeutic cargoes. In this case, a precise review of the recent achievements is very important to figure out to what extent plasmonic photothermal therapy (PPTT) by Au/Ag-based plasmonic porous nanomedicines successfully treated cancers with satisfactory biosafety. Herein, we classify the various species of LSPR-active micro- and nano-materials. Moreover, the routes for the preparation of Ag/Au-plasmonic porous cargoes and related bench assessments are carefully reviewed. Finally, as the main aim of this study, principal requirements for the clinicalization of Ag/Au-plasmonic porous cargoes and their further challenges are discussed, which are critical for specialists in this field.
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- Reza Taheri-Ledari
- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology Tehran 16846-13114 Iran +98 2173021584 +98 21 77240640-50
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology Tehran 16846-13114 Iran +98 2173021584 +98 21 77240640-50
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology Tehran 16846-13114 Iran +98 2173021584 +98 21 77240640-50
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology Tehran 16846-13114 Iran +98 2173021584 +98 21 77240640-50
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology Tehran 16846-13114 Iran +98 2173021584 +98 21 77240640-50
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology Tehran 16846-13114 Iran +98 2173021584 +98 21 77240640-50
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology Tehran 16846-13114 Iran +98 2173021584 +98 21 77240640-50
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology Tehran 16846-13114 Iran +98 2173021584 +98 21 77240640-50
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology Tehran 16846-13114 Iran +98 2173021584 +98 21 77240640-50
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology Tehran 16846-13114 Iran +98 2173021584 +98 21 77240640-50
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology Tehran 16846-13114 Iran +98 2173021584 +98 21 77240640-50
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Yu Z, Wang H, Ying B, Mei X, Zeng D, Liu S, Qu W, Pan X, Pu S, Li R, Qin Y. Mild photothermal therapy assist in promoting bone repair: Related mechanism and materials. Mater Today Bio 2023; 23:100834. [PMID: 38024841 PMCID: PMC10643361 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2023.100834] [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: 04/28/2023] [Revised: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 10/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Achieving precision treatment in bone tissue engineering (BTE) remains a challenge. Photothermal therapy (PTT), as a form of precision therapy, has been extensively investigated for its safety and efficacy. It has demonstrated significant potential in the treatment of orthopedic diseases such as bone tumors, postoperative infections and osteoarthritis. However, the high temperatures associated with PTT can lead to certain limitations and drawbacks. In recent years, researchers have explored the use of biomaterials for mild photothermal therapy (MPT), which offers a promising approach for addressing these limitations. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the mechanisms underlying MPT and presents a compilation of photothermal agents and their utilization strategies for bone tissue repair. Additionally, the paper discusses the future prospects of MPT-assisted bone tissue regeneration, aiming to provide insights and recommendations for optimizing material design in this field.
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- Zehao Yu
- Department of Joint Surgery of Orthopaedic Center, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130041, People’s Republic of China
- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Orhtopeadics, Changchun, Jilin 130041 People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Joint Surgery of Orthopaedic Center, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130041, People’s Republic of China
- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Orhtopeadics, Changchun, Jilin 130041 People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Joint Surgery of Orthopaedic Center, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130041, People’s Republic of China
- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Orhtopeadics, Changchun, Jilin 130041 People’s Republic of China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Synthesis Technology of High-Performance Polymer, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Joint Surgery of Orthopaedic Center, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130041, People’s Republic of China
- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Orhtopeadics, Changchun, Jilin 130041 People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Joint Surgery of Orthopaedic Center, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130041, People’s Republic of China
- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Orhtopeadics, Changchun, Jilin 130041 People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Joint Surgery of Orthopaedic Center, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130041, People’s Republic of China
- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Orhtopeadics, Changchun, Jilin 130041 People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Joint Surgery of Orthopaedic Center, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130041, People’s Republic of China
- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Orhtopeadics, Changchun, Jilin 130041 People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Joint Surgery of Orthopaedic Center, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130041, People’s Republic of China
- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Orhtopeadics, Changchun, Jilin 130041 People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Joint Surgery of Orthopaedic Center, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130041, People’s Republic of China
- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Orhtopeadics, Changchun, Jilin 130041 People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Joint Surgery of Orthopaedic Center, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130041, People’s Republic of China
- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Orhtopeadics, Changchun, Jilin 130041 People’s Republic of China
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Zhang J, Yang Y, Li K, Li J. Application of graphene oxide in tumor targeting and tumor therapy. JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE. POLYMER EDITION 2023; 34:2551-2576. [PMID: 37768314 DOI: 10.1080/09205063.2023.2265171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2023] [Accepted: 09/09/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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Graphene oxide (GO), as a kind of two-dimensional sp2 carbon nanomaterials, has attracted great attention in many fields in the past decade. Due to its unique physical and chemical properties, GO is showing great promise in the field of biomedicine. For GO, all the atoms on its surface are exposed to the surface with ultra-high specific surface area, and a variety of groups on the surface, such as carboxyl, hydroxyl and epoxy groups, can effectively bind/load various biomolecules. Due to the availability of these groups, GO also possesses excellent hydrophilicity and biocompatibility for the modification of the desired biocompatible molecules or polymers on the surface of GO. The nano-network structure and hydrophobicity of GO enable it to load a large number of hydrophobic drugs containing benzene rings and it has been widely used as a multi-functional nano-carrier for chemotherapeutic drug or gene delivery. This review article will give an in-depth overview of the synthesis methods of GO, the advantages and disadvantages of GO used in nano-drug delivery system, the research progress of GO as a stimulus-responsive nano-drug carrier, and the application of these intelligent systems in cancer treatment.
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- Jia Zhang
- College of Environmental & Chemical Engineering, Applied Chemistry Key Laboratory of Hebei Province, Key Laboratory of Nanobiotechnology of Hebei Province, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province, China
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- College of Environmental & Chemical Engineering, Applied Chemistry Key Laboratory of Hebei Province, Key Laboratory of Nanobiotechnology of Hebei Province, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province, China
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- College of Environmental & Chemical Engineering, Applied Chemistry Key Laboratory of Hebei Province, Key Laboratory of Nanobiotechnology of Hebei Province, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province, China
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- College of Environmental & Chemical Engineering, Applied Chemistry Key Laboratory of Hebei Province, Key Laboratory of Nanobiotechnology of Hebei Province, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province, China
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Yan D, Huang Y, Zhang J, Wu Q, Song G, Ji J, Jin Q, Wang D, Tang BZ. Adding Flying Wings: Butterfly-Shaped NIR-II AIEgens with Multiple Molecular Rotors for Photothermal Combating of Bacterial Biofilms. J Am Chem Soc 2023; 145:25705-25715. [PMID: 37972317 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c09058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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The ever-increasing threats of multidrug-resistant bacteria and their biofilm-associated infections have bred a desperate demand for alternative remedies to combat them. Near-infrared (NIR)-absorbing photothermal agent (PTAs)-mediated photothermal therapy (PTT) is particularly attractive for biofilm ablation thanks to its superiorities of noninvasive intervention, satisfactory antibacterial efficiency, and less likelihood to develop resistance. Herein, three butterfly-shaped aggregation-induced emission luminogens (AIEgens) with balanced nonradiative decay (for conducting PTT) and radiative decay (for supplying fluorescence in the NIR-II optical window) are rationally designed for imaging-assisted photothermal obliteration of bacterial biofilms. After being encapsulated into cationic liposomes, AIEgens-fabricated nanoparticles can eradicate a wide spectrum of biofilms formed by Gram-positive bacteria (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Enterococcus faecalis) and Gram-negative bacteria (Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa) upon an 808 nm laser irradiation. In vivo experiments firmly demonstrate that the NIR-II AIE liposomes with excellent biocompatibility perform well in both the P. aeruginosa biofilm-induced keratitis mouse model and the MSRA biofilm-induced skin infection mouse model.
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- Dingyuan Yan
- Center for AIE Research, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Polymer Science and Technology, Guangdong Research Center for Interfacial Engineering of Functional Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecule Synthesis and Functionalization of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- School of Science and Engineering, Shenzhen Institute of Aggregate Science and Technology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen (CUHK-Shenzhen), Guangdong 518172, China
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- School of Science and Engineering, Shenzhen Institute of Aggregate Science and Technology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen (CUHK-Shenzhen), Guangdong 518172, China
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- Center for AIE Research, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Polymer Science and Technology, Guangdong Research Center for Interfacial Engineering of Functional Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecule Synthesis and Functionalization of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecule Synthesis and Functionalization of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- Center for AIE Research, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Polymer Science and Technology, Guangdong Research Center for Interfacial Engineering of Functional Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- School of Science and Engineering, Shenzhen Institute of Aggregate Science and Technology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen (CUHK-Shenzhen), Guangdong 518172, China
- Hong Kong Branch of Chinese National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction, Department of Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Neuroscience, Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
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Zhang X, Wang T, Zhou Z, Zhao T, Shen Y, Fang W. NIR Light-Activated and RGD-Conjugated Ultrasmall Fe/PPy Nanopolymers for Enhanced Tumor Photothermal Ferrotherapy and MR Imaging. Chemistry 2023; 29:e202302125. [PMID: 37673787 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202302125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Revised: 08/29/2023] [Accepted: 09/05/2023] [Indexed: 09/08/2023]
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Iron-based nanomaterials have shown great promise for tumor ferrotherapy in recent years. However, nanoparticle-induced ferroptosis has low therapeutic efficacy owing to unsatisfactory Fenton reaction activity in a typical tumor microenvironment. In this study, NIR light-activated Fe/PPy-RGD nanopolymers were developed to combine photothermal therapy and ferrotherapy and achieve enhanced antitumor activity. Importantly, Fe/PPy-RGD exhibited excellent therapeutic performance under NIR light activation both in vitro and in vivo. Under irradiation with NIR light, the heat generated by Fe/PPy-RGD not only induced a therapeutic photothermal effect but also enhanced the release of iron ions and the Fenton reaction by inducing ferroptosis. Additionally, by virtue of RGD conjugation and its ultrasmall size, Fe/PPy-RGD could effectively accumulate at tumor sites in living mice after systemic administration and could be monitored via MR imaging. Hence, this study provides a promising approach for integrating ferrotherapy with photothermal therapy to achieve enhanced tumor treatment.
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- Xu Zhang
- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, Anhui, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, Anhui, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics & Center for Molecular Imaging and Translational Medicine, Department of Laboratory Medicine, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, Anhui, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, Anhui, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, Anhui, China
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Wu J, Liang B, Lu S, Xie J, Song Y, Wang L, Gao L, Huang Z. Application of 3D printing technology in tumor diagnosis and treatment. Biomed Mater 2023; 19:012002. [PMID: 37918002 DOI: 10.1088/1748-605x/ad08e1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2023] [Accepted: 11/01/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023]
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3D printing technology is an increasing approach consisting of material manufacturing through the selective incremental delamination of materials to form a 3D structure to produce products. This technology has different advantages, including low cost, short time, diversification, and high precision. Widely adopted additive manufacturing technologies enable the creation of diagnostic tools and expand treatment options. Coupled with its rapid deployment, 3D printing is endowed with high customizability that enables users to build prototypes in shorts amounts of time which translates into faster adoption in the medical field. This review mainly summarizes the application of 3D printing technology in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, including the challenges and the prospects combined with other technologies applied to the medical field.
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- Jinmei Wu
- School of Artificial Intelligence and Information Technology, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, No. 138 Xianling Rd., Nanjing 210023, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi Minzu University, No.158, University West Road, Nanning 530000, Guangxi, People's Republic of China
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- School of Artificial Intelligence and Information Technology, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, No. 138 Xianling Rd., Nanjing 210023, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi Minzu University, No.158, University West Road, Nanning 530000, Guangxi, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi Minzu University, No.158, University West Road, Nanning 530000, Guangxi, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi Minzu University, No.158, University West Road, Nanning 530000, Guangxi, People's Republic of China
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- China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co., Ltd (CAERI), Chongqing 401122, People's Republic of China
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- School of Artificial Intelligence and Information Technology, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, No. 138 Xianling Rd., Nanjing 210023, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- College of Material, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Organosilicon Chemistry and Material Technology, Ministry of Education, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi Minzu University, No.158, University West Road, Nanning 530000, Guangxi, People's Republic of China
- College of Material, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Organosilicon Chemistry and Material Technology, Ministry of Education, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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Chao B, Jiao J, Yang L, Wang Y, Jiang W, Yu T, Wang L, Liu H, Zhang H, Wang Z, Wu M. Application of advanced biomaterials in photothermal therapy for malignant bone tumors. Biomater Res 2023; 27:116. [PMID: 37968707 PMCID: PMC10652612 DOI: 10.1186/s40824-023-00453-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: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 10/21/2023] [Indexed: 11/17/2023] Open
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Malignant bone tumors are characterized by severe disability rate, mortality rate, and heavy recurrence rate owing to the complex pathogenesis and insidious disease progression, which seriously affect the terminal quality of patients' lives. Photothermal therapy (PTT) has emerged as an attractive adjunctive treatment offering prominent hyperthermal therapeutic effects to enhance the effectiveness of surgical treatment and avoid recurrence. Simultaneously, various advanced biomaterials with photothermal capacity are currently created to address malignant bone tumors, performing distinctive biological functions, including nanomaterials, bioceramics (BC), polymers, and hydrogels et al. Furthermore, PTT-related combination therapeutic strategies can provide more significant curative benefits by reducing drug toxicity, improving tumor-killing efficiency, stimulating anti-cancer immunity, and improving immune sensitivity relative to monotherapy, even in complex tumor microenvironments (TME). This review summarizes the current advanced biomaterials applicable in PTT and relevant combination therapies on malignant bone tumors for the first time. The multiple choices of advanced biomaterials, treatment methods, and new prospects for future research in treating malignant bone tumors with PTT are generalized to provide guidance. Malignant bone tumors seriously affect the terminal quality of patients' lives. Photothermal therapy (PTT) has emerged as an attractive adjunctive treatment enhancing the effectiveness of surgical treatment and avoiding recurrence. In this review, advanced biomaterials applicable in the PTT of malignant bone tumors and their distinctive biological functions are comprehensively summarized for the first time. Simultaneously, multiple PTT-related combination therapeutic strategies are classified to optimize practical clinical issues, contributing to the selection of biomaterials, therapeutic alternatives, and research perspectives for the adjuvant treatment of malignant bone tumors with PTT in the future.
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- Bo Chao
- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130041, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130041, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130041, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130041, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130041, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130041, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130041, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130041, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130041, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130041, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130041, People's Republic of China.
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He T, Lv S, Wei D, Feng R, Yang J, Yan Y, Liu L, Wu L. Photothermal Conversion of Hydrogel-Based Biomaterial. CHEM REC 2023; 23:e202300184. [PMID: 37495934 DOI: 10.1002/tcr.202300184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2023] [Revised: 07/08/2023] [Indexed: 07/28/2023]
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Traditional energy from fossil fuels like petroleum and coal is limited and contributes to global environmental pollution and climate change. Developing sustainable and eco-friendly energy is crucial for addressing significant challenges such as climate change, energy dilemma and achieving the long-term development of human society. Biomass hydrogels, which are easily synthesized and modified, have diverse sources and can be designed for different applications. They are being extensively researched for their applications in artificial intelligence, flexible sensing, biomedicine, and food packaging. The article summarizes recent advances in the preparation and applications of biomass-based photothermal conversion hydrogels, discussing the light source, photothermal agents, matrix, and preparation methods in detail. It also explores the use of these hydrogels in seawater desalination, photothermal therapy, antibacterial agents, and light-activated materials, offering new ideas for developing sustainable, efficient, and advanced photothermal conversion biomass hydrogel materials. The article concludes with suggestions for future research, highlighting the challenges and prospects in this field and paving the way for developing of long-lasting, efficient energy materials.
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- Tingxiang He
- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, Shanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, China, 710021
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- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, Shanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, China, 710021
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- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, Shanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, China, 710021
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- Polypropylene Project Preparation Company, Huating Coal Corporation, Dongyi Road 3, Huating, China, 744103
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- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, Shanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, China, 710021
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- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, Shanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, China, 710021
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- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, Shanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, China, 710021
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- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, Shanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, China, 710021
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Fluksman A, Lafuente A, Braunstein R, Steinberg E, Friedman N, Yekhin Z, Roca AG, Nogues J, Hazan R, Sepulveda B, Benny O. Modular Drug-Loaded Nanocapsules with Metal Dome Layers as a Platform for Obtaining Synergistic Therapeutic Biological Activities. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:50330-50343. [PMID: 37861446 PMCID: PMC10623511 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c07188] [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: 05/19/2023] [Accepted: 09/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023]
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Multifunctional drug-loaded polymer-metal nanocapsules have attracted increasing attention in drug delivery due to their multifunctional potential endowed by drug activity and response to physicochemical stimuli. Current chemical synthesis methods of polymer/metal capsules require specific optimization of the different components to produce particles with precise properties, being particularly complex for Janus structures combining polymers and ferromagnetic and highly reactive metals. With the aim to generate tunable synergistic nanotherapeutic actuation with enhanced drug effects, here we demonstrate a versatile hybrid chemical/physical fabrication strategy to incorporate different functional metals with tailored magnetic, optical, or chemical properties on solid drug-loaded polymer nanoparticles. As archetypical examples, we present poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) nanoparticles (diameters 100-150 nm) loaded with paclitaxel, indocyanine green, or erythromycin that are half-capped by either Fe, Au, or Cu layers, respectively, with application in three biomedical models. The Fe coating on paclitaxel-loaded nanocapsules permitted efficient magnetic enhancement of the cancer spheroid assembly, with 40% reduction of the cross-section area after 24 h, as well as a higher paclitaxel effect. In addition, the Fe-PLGA nanocapsules enabled external contactless manipulation of multicellular cancer spheroids with a speed of 150 μm/s. The Au-coated and indocyanine green-loaded nanocapsules demonstrated theranostic potential and enhanced anticancer activity in vitro and in vivo due to noninvasive fluorescence imaging with long penetration near-infrared (NIR) light and simultaneous photothermal-photodynamic actuation, showing a 3.5-fold reduction in the tumor volume growth with only 5 min of NIR illumination. Finally, the Cu-coated erythromycin-loaded nanocapsules exhibited enhanced antibacterial activity with a 2.5-fold reduction in the MIC50 concentration with respect to the free or encapsulated drug. Altogether, this technology can extend a nearly unlimited combination of metals, polymers, and drugs, thus enabling the integration of magnetic, optical, and electrochemical properties in drug-loaded nanoparticles to externally control and improve a wide range of biomedical applications.
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- Arnon Fluksman
- Institute
for Drug Research (IDR), School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, 9112102 Jerusalem, Israel
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- Catalan
Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2), CSIC and BIST, Campus UAB, 08193 Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain
- Universitat
Autònoma de Barcelona, Campus UAB, 08193 Cerdanyola del Vallès, Barcelona, Spain
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- Institute
of Biomedical and Oral Research (IBOR), Faculty of Dental Medicine, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, 9112102 Jerusalem, Israel
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- Institute
for Drug Research (IDR), School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, 9112102 Jerusalem, Israel
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- Institute
for Drug Research (IDR), School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, 9112102 Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department
of Bone Marrow Transplantation and Cancer Immunotherapy, Hadassah
Medical Center, The Faculty of Medicine, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, 9112102 Jerusalem, Israel
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- Catalan
Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2), CSIC and BIST, Campus UAB, 08193 Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain
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- Catalan
Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2), CSIC and BIST, Campus UAB, 08193 Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain
- ICREA, Pg. Lluís Companys 23, 08010 Barcelona, Spain
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- Institute
of Biomedical and Oral Research (IBOR), Faculty of Dental Medicine, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, 9112102 Jerusalem, Israel
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- Instituto
de Microelectronica de Barcelona (IMB-CNM, CSIC), Campus UAB, 08193 Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain
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- Institute
for Drug Research (IDR), School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, 9112102 Jerusalem, Israel
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He R, Yang P, Liu A, Zhang Y, Chen Y, Chang C, Lu B. Cascade strategy for glucose oxidase-based synergistic cancer therapy using nanomaterials. J Mater Chem B 2023; 11:9798-9839. [PMID: 37842806 DOI: 10.1039/d3tb01325a] [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: 10/17/2023]
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Nanomaterial-based cancer therapy faces significant limitations due to the complex nature of the tumor microenvironment (TME). Starvation therapy is an emerging therapeutic approach that targets tumor cell metabolism using glucose oxidase (GOx). Importantly, it can provide a material or environmental foundation for other diverse therapeutic methods by manipulating the properties of the TME, such as acidity, hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) levels, and hypoxia degree. In recent years, this cascade strategy has been extensively applied in nanoplatforms for ongoing synergetic therapy and still holds undeniable potential. However, only a few review articles comprehensively elucidate the rational designs of nanoplatforms for synergetic therapeutic regimens revolving around the conception of the cascade strategy. Therefore, this review focuses on innovative cascade strategies for GOx-based synergetic therapy from representative paradigms to state-of-the-art reports to provide an instructive, comprehensive, and insightful reference for readers. Thereafter, we discuss the remaining challenges and offer a critical perspective on the further advancement of GOx-facilitated cancer treatment toward clinical translation.
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- Ruixuan He
- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Life Sciences, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Life Sciences, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Life Sciences, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Life Sciences, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Life Sciences, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, People's Republic of China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Life Sciences, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, People's Republic of China.
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Zhang R, Xu H, Yao Y, Ran G, Zhang W, Zhang J, Sessler JL, Gao S, Zhang JL. Nickel(II) Phototheranostics: A Case Study in Photoactivated H 2O 2-Enhanced Immunotherapy. J Am Chem Soc 2023; 145:23257-23274. [PMID: 37831944 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c08181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/15/2023]
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Phototheranostics have emerged as a promising subset of cancer theranostics owing to their potential to provide precise photoinduced diagnoses and therapeutic outcomes. However, the design of phototheranostics remains challenging due to the nature of tumors and their microenvironment, including limitations to the oxygen supply, high rates of recurrence and metastasis, and the immunosuppressive state of cancer cells. Here we report a dual-functional oxygen-independent phototheranostic agent, Ni-2, rationally designed to provide a near-infrared (NIR) photoactivated thermal- and hydroxyl radical (•OH)-enhanced photoimmunotherapeutic anticancer response. Under 880 nm laser irradiation, Ni-2 exhibited high photostability and excellent photoacoustic and photothermal effects with a photothermal conversion efficacy of 58.0%, as well as novel photoredox features that allowed the catalytic conversion of H2O2 to •OH upon photooxidation of Ni(II) to Ni(III). As a multifunctional photoagent, Ni-2 was found not only to inhibit tumor growth in a CT26 tumor-bearing mouse model but also to activate an immune response via a combination of photothermal- and H2O2-induced effects. When combined with an antiprogrammed death-ligand 1 (aPD-L1), Ni-2 treatment allowed for the suppression of distant tumor growth and cancer metastasis. Collectively, the present results provide support for the proposition that Ni-2 or its analogues could emerge as useful tools for photoimmunotherapy. They also highlight the potential of appropriately designed 3d transition metal complexes as "all- in-one" phototheranostics.
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- Ruijing Zhang
- Spin-X Institute, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, P. R. China
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, P. R. China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, College of Materials Science and Optoelectronic Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, P. R. China
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- Center for Advanced Quantum Studies, Department of Physics and Applied Optics Beijing Area Major Laboratory, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, P. R. China
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- Center for Advanced Quantum Studies, Department of Physics and Applied Optics Beijing Area Major Laboratory, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, P. R. China
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- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, College of Materials Science and Optoelectronic Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712-1224, United States
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- Spin-X Institute, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, P. R. China
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, P. R. China
- School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, P. R. China
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Xiao G, Zhao Y, Wang X, Zeng C, Luo F, Jing J. Photothermally sensitive gold nanocage augments the antitumor efficiency of immune checkpoint blockade in immune "cold" tumors. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1279221. [PMID: 37942337 PMCID: PMC10628457 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1279221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023] Open
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Introduction Immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) has revolutionized the therapy landscape of malignancy melanoma. However, the clinical benefits from this regimen remain limited, especially in tumors lacking infiltrated T cells (known as "cold" tumors). Nanoparticle-mediated photothermal therapy (PTT) has demonstrated improved outcomes in the ablation of solid tumors by inducing immunogenic cell death (ICD) and reshaping the tumor immune microenvironment. Therefore, the combination of PTT and ICB is a promising regimen for patients with "cold" tumors. Methods A second near-infrared (NIR-II) light-activated gold nanocomposite AuNC@SiO2@HA with AuNC as a kernel, silica as shell, and hyaluronic acid (HA) polymer as a targeting molecule, was synthesized for PTT. The fabricated AuNC@SiO2@HA nanocomposites underwent various in vitro studies to characterize their physicochemical properties, light absorption spectra, photothermal conversion ability, cellular uptake ability, and bioactivities. The synergistic effect of AuNC@SiO2@HA-mediated PTT and anti-PD-1 immunotherapy was evaluated using a mouse model of immune "cold" melanoma. The tumor-infiltrating T cells were assessed by immunofluorescence staining and flow cytometry. Furthermore, the mechanism of AuNC@SiO2@HA-induced T-cell infiltration was investigated through immunochemistry staining of the ICD-related markers, including HSP70, CRT, and HMGB1. Finally, the safety of AuNC@SiO2@HA nanocomposites was evaluated in vivo. Results The AuNC@SiO2@HA nanocomposite with absorption covering 1064 nm was successfully synthesized. The nano-system can be effectively delivered into tumor cells, transform the optical energy into thermal energy upon laser irradiation, and induce tumor cell apoptosis in vitro. In an in vivo mouse melanoma model, AuNC@SiO2@HA nanocomposites significantly induced ICD and T-cell infiltration. The combination of AuNC@SiO2@HA and anti-PD-1 antibody synergistically inhibited tumor growth via stimulating robust T lymphocyte immune responses. Discussion The combination of AuNC@SiO2@HA-mediated PTT and anti-PD-1 immunotherapy proposed a neoteric strategy for oncotherapy, which efficiently convert the immune "cold" tumors into "hot" ones.
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- Guixiu Xiao
- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Institute for Breast Health Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Department of Medical Oncology, Cancer Center, Lung Cancer Center, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Institute for Breast Health Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Institute for Breast Health Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Radiology Department, Sichuan Jianzhu Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Cancer Center, Lung Cancer Center, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Institute for Breast Health Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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Chen Z, Zhou W, Wei Y, Shi L, Zhang Z, Dadgar M, Zhu G, Zhang G. Preparation and performance of a stimuli-responsive drug delivery system: novel light-triggered temperature-sensitive drug-loaded microcapsules. J Mater Chem B 2023; 11:9757-9764. [PMID: 37807767 DOI: 10.1039/d3tb01836a] [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: 10/10/2023]
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Stimuli-responsive/smart drug delivery systems (DDSs), particularly those that use temperature as a stimuli-response factor to activate drug release, are the subject of recent research. A phase change material (PCM) is a popular thermally responsive material that can be used as a drug carrier and only when the system temperature is above the phase change point is the drug released following the phase change material changing from solid to liquid. In this study, a novel NIR light-triggered temperature-sensitive drug delivery system is developed for controllable release of acyclovir (ACV). For this purpose, a mixture of a phase change material (T38) and an ACV compound is first emulsified with copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) as a Pickering stabilizer and a photothermal conversion material, and then encapsulated with SiO2 to form a photothermal stimuli-responsive delivery system. This system shows a uniform spherical shape with a well-distinct core-shell structure, and is further experimentally proven to be able to controllably release drugs with solid-liquid transition of the phase change carrier upon temperature change. These results indicate that cumulative release of ACV can reach 51.2% at 40 °C within 20 hours, which is much higher than 27.3% release achieved below the melting point of T38. In addition, CuO NPs with excellent photothermal conversion ability endow the system with precisely controllable drug delivery via NIR light stimulation, where the cumulative drug release can reach 83.6% after 7 cycles of light stimulation, allowing controlled release at a specific time or location.
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- Zhengguo Chen
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China.
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- Department of Textile, University of Neyshabur, Adib Boulevard, Khorasan Razavi Province, Iran
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China.
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Basuny BN, Kospa DA, Ibrahim AA, Gebreil A. Stable polyethylene glycol/biochar composite as a cost-effective photothermal absorber for 24 hours of steam and electricity cogeneration. RSC Adv 2023; 13:31077-31091. [PMID: 37881767 PMCID: PMC10595053 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra06028d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/27/2023] Open
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Seawater desalination powered by solar energy is the most environmentally and economical solution in responding to the global water and energy crisis. However, solar desalination has been negatively impacted by intermittent sun radiation that alternates between day and night. In this study, sugarcane bagasse (SCB) was recycled via the pyrolysis process to biochar as a cost-effective solar absorber. Besides, polyethylene glycol (PEG) as a phase change material was encapsulated in the abundant pore structure of biochar to store the thermal energy for 24 hours of continuous steam generation. The BDB/1.5 PEG evaporator exhibited an evaporation rate of 2.11 kg m-2 h-1 (98.1% efficiency) under 1 sun irradiation. Additionally, the BDB/1.5 PEG evaporator incorporated by the TEC1-12706 module for continuous steam and electricity generation with a power density of 320.41 mW m-2. Moreover, 10 continuous hours of evaporation were applied to the composite demonstrating outstanding stability. The composite exhibited high water purification efficiency through solar desalination due to the abundant functional groups on the biochar surface. Finally, the resulting low-cost and highly efficient PCM-based absorber can be used on a wide scale to produce fresh water and energy.
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- Belal N Basuny
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University Al-Mansoura 35516 Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University Al-Mansoura 35516 Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University Al-Mansoura 35516 Egypt
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- Nile Higher Institutes of Engineering and Technology El-Mansoura Egypt
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Ji Y, Moles Quintero S, Dai Y, Marín-Beloqui JM, Zhang H, Zhan Q, Sun F, Wang D, Li X, Wang Z, Gu X, Negri F, Casado J, Zheng Y. 77 % Photothermal Conversion in Blatter-Type Diradicals: Photophysics and Photodynamic Applications. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202311387. [PMID: 37650244 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202311387] [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: 08/06/2023] [Revised: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Diradicals based on the Blatter units and connected by acetylene and alkene spacers have been prepared. All the molecules show sizably large diradical character and low energy singlet-triplet gaps. Their photo-physical properties concerning their lowest energy excited state have been studied in detail by steady-state and time-resolved absorption spectroscopy. We have fully identified the main optical absorption band and full absence of emission from the lowest energy excited state. A computational study has been also carried out that has helped to identify the presence of a conical intersection between the lowest energy excited state and the ground state which produces a highly efficient light-to-heat conversion of the absorbed radiation. Furthermore, an outstanding photo-thermal conversion 77.23 % has been confirmed, close to the highest in the diradicaloid field. For the first time, stable diradicals are applied to photo-thermal therapy of tumor cells with good stability and satisfactory performance at near-infrared region.
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- Yu Ji
- School of Optoelectronic Science and Engineering, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC), Chengdu, 610054, P. R. China
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- Department of Physical Chemistry, University of Málaga, Campus de Teatinos s/n, 29071, Málaga, Spain
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- A Dipartimento di Chimica 'Giacomo Ciamician', Università di Bologna, Via F. Selmi, 2, 40126, Bologna, Italy
- INSTM, UdR Bologna, Via F. Selmi, 2, 40126, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Physical Chemistry, University of Málaga, Campus de Teatinos s/n, 29071, Málaga, Spain
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- School of Optoelectronic Science and Engineering, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC), Chengdu, 610054, P. R. China
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- School of Optoelectronic Science and Engineering, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC), Chengdu, 610054, P. R. China
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- School of Optoelectronic Science and Engineering, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC), Chengdu, 610054, P. R. China
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- School of Optoelectronic Science and Engineering, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC), Chengdu, 610054, P. R. China
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- Spin-X Institute, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, P. R. China
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- Spin-X Institute, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, P. R. China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- A Dipartimento di Chimica 'Giacomo Ciamician', Università di Bologna, Via F. Selmi, 2, 40126, Bologna, Italy
- INSTM, UdR Bologna, Via F. Selmi, 2, 40126, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Physical Chemistry, University of Málaga, Campus de Teatinos s/n, 29071, Málaga, Spain
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- School of Optoelectronic Science and Engineering, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC), Chengdu, 610054, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Organic Electronics and Information Displays & Institute of Advanced Materials(IAM), Nanjing University of Posts & Telecommunications, 9 Wenyuan Road, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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Hong H, Kim M, Lee W, Jeon M, Lee C, Kim H, Im HJ, Piao Y. Injectable biocompatible nanocomposites of Prussian blue nanoparticles and bacterial cellulose as a safe and effective photothermal cancer therapy. J Nanobiotechnology 2023; 21:365. [PMID: 37798714 PMCID: PMC10552393 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-023-02108-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023] Open
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Photothermal therapy (PTT) is a novel cancer treatment using a photoabsorber to cause hyperthermia to kill tumors by laser irradiation. Prussian blue nanoparticles (PB NPs) are considered as next-generation photothermal agents due to the facile synthesis and excellent absorption of near-infrared light. Although PB NPs demonstrate remarkable PTT capabilities, their clinical application is limited due to their systemic toxicity. Bacterial cellulose (BC) has been applied to various bio-applications based on its unique properties and biocompatibility. Herein, we design composites with PB NPs and BC as an injectable, highly biocompatible PTT agent (IBC-PB composites). Injectable bacterial cellulose (IBC) is produced through the trituration of BC, with PB NPs synthesized on the IBC surface to prepare IBC-PB composites. IBC-PB composites show in vitro and in vivo photothermal therapeutic effects similar to those of PB NPs but with significantly greater biocompatibility. Specifically, in vitro therapeutic index of IBC-PB composites is 26.5-fold higher than that of PB NPs. Furthermore, unlike PB NPs, IBC-PB composites exhibit no overt toxicity in mice as assessed by blood biochemical analysis and histological images. Hence, it is worth pursuing further research and development of IBC-PB composites as they hold promise as safe and efficacious PTT agents for clinical application.
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- Hwichan Hong
- Department of Applied Bioengineering, Graduate School of Convergence Science and Technology, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Applied Bioengineering, Graduate School of Convergence Science and Technology, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Applied Bioengineering, Graduate School of Convergence Science and Technology, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Applied Bioengineering, Graduate School of Convergence Science and Technology, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Applied Bioengineering, Graduate School of Convergence Science and Technology, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Applied Bioengineering, Graduate School of Convergence Science and Technology, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Applied Bioengineering, Graduate School of Convergence Science and Technology, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea.
- Department of Molecular Medicine and Biopharmaceutical Sciences, Graduate School of Convergence Science and Technology, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea.
- Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University, Seoul, 03080, Republic of Korea.
- Advanced Institutes of Convergence Technology, Seoul National University, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea.
- Research Institute for Convergence Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Applied Bioengineering, Graduate School of Convergence Science and Technology, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea.
- Advanced Institutes of Convergence Technology, Seoul National University, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea.
- Research Institute for Convergence Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Wang Y, Wang H, Deng J, Pan Y, Zheng Z, Ding X. Isoindigo-Based Dual-Acceptor Conjugated Polymers Incorporated Conjugation Length and Intramolecular Charge Transfer for High-Efficient Photothermal Conversion. Macromol Rapid Commun 2023; 44:e2300244. [PMID: 37465937 DOI: 10.1002/marc.202300244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2023] [Revised: 07/08/2023] [Accepted: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 07/20/2023]
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Photothermal tumor therapy (PTT) and photoacoustic imaging (PA) have emerged as promising noninvasive diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for cancer treatment. However, the development of efficient PTT agents with high photostability and strong near-infrared (NIR) absorption remains challenging. This study synthesizes three isoindigo-based dual-acceptor conjugated polymers (CPs) (P-IIG-TPD, P-IIG-DPP, and P-IIG-EDOT-BT) via a green and nontoxic direct arylation polymerization (DArP) method and characterizes their optical, electrochemical, and NIR photothermal conversion properties. By incorporating two acceptors into the backbone, the resulting polymers exhibit enhanced photothermal conversion efficiency (PCE) due to improved synergy among conjugation length, planarity, and intramolecular charge transfer (ICT). The nanoparticles (NPs) of P-IIG-EDOT-BT and P-IIG-DPP have a uniform size distribution around 140 nm and exhibit remarkable NIR absorption at 808 nm. In addition, P-IIG-EDOT-BT and P-IIG-DPP NPs exhibit high PCEs of 62% and 78%, respectively. This study promotes the molecular design of CPs as NIR photothermal conversion materials and provides guidance for the development of novel dual-acceptor CPs for tumor diagnosis and treatment.
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- Yu Wang
- Chengdu Institute of Organic Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu, 610041, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Chengdu Institute of Organic Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu, 610041, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Chengdu Institute of Organic Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu, 610041, China
- Xihua University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Chengdu Institute of Organic Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Chengdu Institute of Organic Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Chengdu Institute of Organic Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu, 610041, China
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Zhai Z, Dong X, Qi H, Tao R, Zhang P. Carbon Quantum Dots with High Photothermal Conversion Efficiency and Their Application in Photothermal Modulated Reversible Deformation of Poly( N-isopropylacrylamide) Hydrogel. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2023; 6:3395-3405. [PMID: 37133748 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.3c00046] [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: 05/04/2023]
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The fluorescence of carbon quantum dots (CQDs) has been paid a lot of attention, but its photothermal performance attracts less attention since preparing CQDs with high photothermal conversion efficiency (PCE) is a big challenge. In this work, CQDs with an average size of 2.3 nm and a PCE of up to 59.4% under 650 nm laser irradiation were synthesized by a simple one-pot microwave-assisted solvothermal method using citric acid (CA) and urea (UR) as the precursors and N,N-dimethylformamide as the solvent under an optimized condition (CA/UR = 1/7, 150 °C, and 1 h). The as-prepared CQDs were demonstrated to have unique surface chemical states; i.e., abundant pyrrole, amide, carboxyl, and hydroxyl groups were found on the surfaces of CQDs, which ensure a high PCE. These CQDs were introduced into a thermoresponsive poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAM) to form a CQDs@PNIPAM nanocomposite, and then, a bilayer hydrogel composed of CQDs@PNIPAM and polyacrylamide (PAM) was fabricated. The bilayer hydrogel can be reversibly deformed just by a light switching on/off operation. Based on the excellent photothermal performance, the developed CQDs are expected to be used in photothermal therapy, photoacoustic imaging, and other biomedical fields, and the CQDs@PNIPAM hydrogel nanocomposite is promising to be applied in intelligent device systems as a light-driven smart flexible material.
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- Zizhuo Zhai
- College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- Analysis and Test Center, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
- Analysis and Test Center, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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Xu X, Cheng J, Zhao H, He W, Zhang L, Cheng Z. Second-Generation Soft Actuators Driven by NIR Light Based on Croconaine Dye-Doped Vitrimers. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:41916-41926. [PMID: 37610709 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c08973] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/24/2023]
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Soft actuators with photo-response can be selectively driven by the light source, but it is challenging to achieve a selective response of multiple components under a uniform light field, which is actually of great importance for the development of soft robots. In this work, a series of near-infrared light (NIR)-responsive vitrimers (CR-vitrimers) are synthesized by carboxylate transesterification using carboxyl-bearing croconaine dye (CR-800) as a photothermal agent (PTA). NIR-responsive liquid crystalline elastomers (CR-vitrimer-LCEs) under NIR laser (λmax = 808 nm) without the template can be further prepared. More importantly, the dynamic covalent bonding properties of vitrimer allow for the fabrication of a hand-shaped actuator by hot pressing, consisting of "fingers" with different NIR-response threshold values. After programming as needed, the hand-shaped actuator successfully achieves local and sequential control under a uniform NIR light field.
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- Xiang Xu
- State and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Novel Functional Polymeric Materials, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Design and Application, Suzhou Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Design and Precision Synthesis, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- State and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Novel Functional Polymeric Materials, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Design and Application, Suzhou Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Design and Precision Synthesis, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- State and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Novel Functional Polymeric Materials, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Design and Application, Suzhou Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Design and Precision Synthesis, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School of Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RADX), Soochow University, Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiological Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Suzhou 215123, China
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- State and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Novel Functional Polymeric Materials, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Design and Application, Suzhou Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Design and Precision Synthesis, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- State and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Novel Functional Polymeric Materials, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Design and Application, Suzhou Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Design and Precision Synthesis, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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Wang L, Shi L, Guo T, Yuan J, Zhou B, Zhang J. Near-infrared active ferrocenyl porous organic polymer with photothermal enhanced enzymatic activity for combination antibacterial application. RSC Adv 2023; 13:26445-26454. [PMID: 37671338 PMCID: PMC10476166 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra03504b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2023] [Accepted: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 09/07/2023] Open
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As a severe ongoing global problem, bacterial contamination exists in every aspect of human life and the search for new antibacterial agents is urgently needed. Herein, a ferrocenyl porous organic polymer (FMC-POP) broad-spectrum antibacterial agent based on synergistic photothermal and peroxidase-like activity was prepared in a facile manner via the copolymerization of ferrocene diformaldehyde and cinnamaldehyde with mannitol through the acid-responsive acetal bond. The photoactive FMC-POP, with high photothermal conversion efficiency (41.45%), could convert not only the near-infrared laser irradiation into local heat to eradicate bacteria, but also low-concentration H2O2 into radical oxygen species (˙OH) that are effective against bacteria. Compared with single-mode photothermal (PTT) and enzymatic therapies, this combination therapy could significantly improve the bactericidal effect, exhibiting a germicidal efficiency of up to 99% (vs. 80.42% for PTT and 70% for enzyme). Thus, our work paves the way for a synergistic non-invasive antimicrobial therapy, which could expand the applications of POP-based artificial enzymes in biomedicine.
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- Lei Wang
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University (Weifang People's Hospital), Weifang Medical University Weifang 261031 Shandong PR China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University (Weifang People's Hospital), Weifang Medical University Weifang 261031 Shandong PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Weifang Medical University Weifang 261053 Shandong PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Weifang Medical University Weifang 261053 Shandong PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Weifang Medical University Weifang 261053 Shandong PR China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University (Weifang People's Hospital), Weifang Medical University Weifang 261031 Shandong PR China
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Sinenko IL, Kuttler F, Simeonov V, Moulin A, Aouad P, Stathopoulos C, Munier FL, Berger A, Dyson PJ. Translational screening platform to evaluate chemotherapy in combination with focal therapy for retinoblastoma. Cancer Sci 2023; 114:3728-3739. [PMID: 37340597 PMCID: PMC10475790 DOI: 10.1111/cas.15878] [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: 02/24/2023] [Revised: 05/15/2023] [Accepted: 05/20/2023] [Indexed: 06/22/2023] Open
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Retinoblastoma is the most common pediatric eye cancer. It is currently treated with a limited number of drugs, adapted from other pediatric cancer treatments. Drug toxicity and relapse of the disease warrant new therapeutic strategies for these young patients. In this study, we developed a robust tumoroid-based platform to test chemotherapeutic agents in combination with focal therapy (thermotherapy) - a treatment option widely used in clinical practice - in accordance with clinically relevant trial protocols. The model consists of matrix-embedded tumoroids that retain retinoblastoma features and respond to repeated chemotherapeutic drug exposure similarly to advanced clinical cases. Moreover, the screening platform includes a diode laser (810 nm, 0.3 W) to selectively heat the tumoroids, combined with an on-line system to monitor the intratumoral and surrounding temperatures. This allows the reproduction of the clinical settings of thermotherapy and combined chemothermotherapy treatments. When testing the two main drugs currently used in clinics to treat retinoblastoma in our model, we observed results similar to those clinically obtained, validating the utility of the model. This screening platform is the first system to accurately reproduce clinically relevant treatment methods and should lead to the identification of more efficient drugs to treat retinoblastoma.
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- Irina L. Sinenko
- Institute of Chemical Sciences and EngineeringÉcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)LausanneSwitzerland
- Ophthalmology DepartmentUniversity of Lausanne, Jules‐Gonin Eye Hospital, Fondation Asile des AveuglesLausanneSwitzerland
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- Biomolecular Screening Facility, School of Life SciencesÉcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)LausanneSwitzerland
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- Laboratory of Environmental Remote SensingÉcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)LausanneSwitzerland
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- Ophthalmology DepartmentUniversity of Lausanne, Jules‐Gonin Eye Hospital, Fondation Asile des AveuglesLausanneSwitzerland
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- Ophthalmology DepartmentUniversity of Lausanne, Jules‐Gonin Eye Hospital, Fondation Asile des AveuglesLausanneSwitzerland
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- Ophthalmology DepartmentUniversity of Lausanne, Jules‐Gonin Eye Hospital, Fondation Asile des AveuglesLausanneSwitzerland
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- Ophthalmology DepartmentUniversity of Lausanne, Jules‐Gonin Eye Hospital, Fondation Asile des AveuglesLausanneSwitzerland
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- Ophthalmology DepartmentUniversity of Lausanne, Jules‐Gonin Eye Hospital, Fondation Asile des AveuglesLausanneSwitzerland
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- Institute of Chemical Sciences and EngineeringÉcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)LausanneSwitzerland
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