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Pinjari D, Patil Y, Misra R. Near-Infrared Absorbing Aza-BODIPY Dyes for Optoelectronic Applications. Chem Asian J 2024:e202400167. [PMID: 38733151 DOI: 10.1002/asia.202400167] [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: 02/16/2024] [Revised: 05/04/2024] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024]
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Organic dyes that absorb light in the visible to near-infrared region have garnered significant interest, owing to their extensive utility in organic photovoltaics and various biomedical applications. Aza-boron-dipyrromethene (Aza-BODIPY) dyes are a class of chromophores with impressive photophysical properties such as tunable absorption from the visible region towards near infrared (NIR) region, high molar absorptivity, and fluorescence quantum yield. In this review, we discuss the developments in the aza-BODIPYs, related to their synthetic routes, photophysical properties and their applications. Their design strategies, modifications in chemical structures, mode/position of attachment, and their impact on photo-physical properties are reviewed. The potential applications of aza-BODIPY derivatives such as organic solar cells, photodynamic therapy, boron-neutron capture therapy, fluorescence sensors, photo-redox catalysis, photoacoustic probes and optoelectronic devices are explained.
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- Dilip Pinjari
- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Indore, Indore, 453552, India
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota, 58108, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Indore, Indore, 453552, India
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Zeng Y, Qu J, Wu G, Zhao Y, Hao J, Dong Y, Li Z, Shi J, Francisco JS, Zheng X. Two Key Descriptors for Designing Second Near-Infrared Dyes and Experimental Validation. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:9888-9896. [PMID: 38546165 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c14805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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Second near-infrared (NIR-II) optical imaging technology has emerged as a powerful tool for diagnostic and image-guided surgery due to its higher imaging contrast. However, a general strategy for efficiently designing NIR-II organic molecules is still lacking, because NIR-II dyes are usually difficult to synthesize, which has impeded the rapid development of NIR-II bioprobes. Herein, based on the theoretical calculations on 62 multiaryl-pyrrole (MAP) systems with spectra ranging from the visible to the NIR-II region, a continuous red shift of the spectra toward the NIR-II region could be achieved by adjusting the type and site of substituents on the MAPs. Two descriptors (ΔEgs and μgs) were identified as exhibiting strong correlations with the maximum absorption/emission wavelengths, and the descriptors could be used to predict the emission spectrum in the NIR-II region only if ΔEgs ≤ 2.5 eV and μgs ≤ 22.55 D. The experimental absorption and emission spectra of ten MAPs fully confirmed the theoretical predictions, and biological imaging in vivo of newly designed MAP23-BBT showed high spatial resolution in the NIR-II region in deep tissue angiography. More importantly, both descriptors of ΔEgs and μgs have shown general applicability to most of the reported donor-acceptor-donor-type non-MAP NIR-II dyes. These results have broad implications for the efficient design of NIR-II dyes.
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- Yi Zeng
- Key Laboratory of Cluster Science of Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Medicinal Molecule Science and Pharmaceutics Engineering of Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Beijing Key Laboratory of Photoelectroic/Electro-Photonic Conversion Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Construction Tailorable Advanced Functional Materials and Green Applications, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Construction Tailorable Advanced Functional Materials and Green Applications, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Construction Tailorable Advanced Functional Materials and Green Applications, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cluster Science of Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Medicinal Molecule Science and Pharmaceutics Engineering of Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Beijing Key Laboratory of Photoelectroic/Electro-Photonic Conversion Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Construction Tailorable Advanced Functional Materials and Green Applications, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cluster Science of Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Medicinal Molecule Science and Pharmaceutics Engineering of Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Beijing Key Laboratory of Photoelectroic/Electro-Photonic Conversion Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Construction Tailorable Advanced Functional Materials and Green Applications, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Science and Department of Chemistry, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104-6316, United States
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- Key Laboratory of Cluster Science of Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Medicinal Molecule Science and Pharmaceutics Engineering of Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Beijing Key Laboratory of Photoelectroic/Electro-Photonic Conversion Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
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Xu D, Li Y, Yin S, Huang F. Strategies to address key challenges of metallacycle/metallacage-based supramolecular coordination complexes in biomedical applications. Chem Soc Rev 2024; 53:3167-3204. [PMID: 38385584 DOI: 10.1039/d3cs00926b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
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Owing to their capacity for dynamically linking two or more functional molecules, supramolecular coordination complexes (SCCs), exemplified by two-dimensional (2D) metallacycles and three-dimensional (3D) metallacages, have gained increasing significance in biomedical applications. However, their inherent hydrophobicity and self-assembly driven by heavy metal ions present common challenges in their applications. These challenges can be overcome by enhancing the aqueous solubility and in vivo circulation stability of SCCs, alongside minimizing their side effects during treatment. Addressing these challenges is crucial for advancing the fundamental research of SCCs and their subsequent clinical translation. In this review, drawing on extensive contemporary research, we offer a thorough and systematic analysis of the strategies employed by SCCs to surmount these prevalent yet pivotal obstacles. Additionally, we explore further potential challenges and prospects for the broader application of SCCs in the biomedical field.
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- Dongdong Xu
- Key Laboratory of Organosilicon Chemistry and Materials Technology of Ministry of Education, College of Materials, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Organosilicon Chemistry and Materials Technology of Ministry of Education, College of Materials, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Organosilicon Chemistry and Materials Technology of Ministry of Education, College of Materials, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, P. R. China.
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- Stoddart Institute of Molecular Science, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, P. R. China.
- Zhejiang-Israel Joint Laboratory of Self-Assembling Functional Materials, ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 311215, P. R. China
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Pewklang T, Saiyasombat W, Chueakwon P, Ouengwanarat B, Chansaenpak K, Kampaengsri S, Lai RY, Kamkaew A. Revolutionary Pyrazole-based Aza-BODIPY: Harnessing Photothermal Power Against Cancer Cells and Bacteria. Chembiochem 2024; 25:e202300653. [PMID: 38095754 DOI: 10.1002/cbic.202300653] [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: 09/25/2023] [Revised: 11/25/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2024]
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In the realm of cancer therapy and treatment of bacterial infection, photothermal therapy (PTT) stands out as a potential strategy. The challenge, however, is to create photothermal agents that can perform both imaging and PTT, a so-called theranostic agent. Photothermal agents that absorb and emit in the near-infrared region (750-900 nm) have recently received a lot of attention due to the extensive penetration of NIR light in biological tissues. In this study, we combined pyrazole with aza-BODIPY (PY-AZB) to develop a novel photothermal agent. PY-AZB demonstrated great photostability with a photothermal conversion efficiency (PCE) of up to 33 %. Additionally, PY-AZB can permeate cancer cells at a fast accumulation rate in less than 6 hours, according to the confocal images. Furthermore, in vitro photothermal therapy results showed that PY-AZB effectively eliminated cancer cells by up to 70 %. Interestingly, PY-AZB exhibited antibacterial activities against both gram-negative bacteria, Escherichia coli 780, and gram-positive bacteria, Staphylococcus aureus 1466. The results exhibit a satisfactory bactericidal effect against bacteria, with a killing efficiency of up to 100 % upon laser irradiation. As a result, PY-AZB may provide a viable option for photothermal treatment.
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- Thitima Pewklang
- School of Chemistry, Institute of Science, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, 30000
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- School of Chemistry, Institute of Science, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, 30000
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- School of Chemistry, Institute of Science, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, 30000
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- School of Chemistry, Institute of Science, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, 30000
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- National Nanotechnology Center, National Science and Technology Development Agency, Thailand Science Park, Pathum Thani, Thailand, 12120
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- School of Chemistry, Institute of Science, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, 30000
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- School of Chemistry, Institute of Science, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, 30000
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- School of Chemistry, Institute of Science, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, 30000
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Zhang Y, Li S, Wang J, Zhang D, Lv M, Shen Y, Xu Z, Du J, Jiang XD. Monophenylboryl aza-BODIPY with free rotation of the B-phenyl group for enhanced photothermal conversion. J Mater Chem B 2024; 12:1372-1378. [PMID: 38240560 DOI: 10.1039/d3tb02623j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2024]
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Owing to the efficient non-radiative relaxation by the free rotation of the B-phenyl moiety, monophenyl substituted aza-BODIPY on the boron centre with near-infrared absorption has high photothermal conversion efficiency, which is highly desirable for a photothermal therapy agent.
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- Yiming Zhang
- Liaoning & Shenyang Key Laboratory of Functional Dye and Pigment, Shenyang University of Chemical Technology, Shenyang, China.
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- Liaoning & Shenyang Key Laboratory of Functional Dye and Pigment, Shenyang University of Chemical Technology, Shenyang, China.
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang, China
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- Liaoning & Shenyang Key Laboratory of Functional Dye and Pigment, Shenyang University of Chemical Technology, Shenyang, China.
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- Liaoning & Shenyang Key Laboratory of Functional Dye and Pigment, Shenyang University of Chemical Technology, Shenyang, China.
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- Liaoning & Shenyang Key Laboratory of Functional Dye and Pigment, Shenyang University of Chemical Technology, Shenyang, China.
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, China.
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- Liaoning & Shenyang Key Laboratory of Functional Dye and Pigment, Shenyang University of Chemical Technology, Shenyang, China.
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Chansaenpak K, Yong GY, Prajit A, Hiranmartsuwan P, Selvapaandian S, Ouengwanarat B, Khrootkaew T, Pinyou P, Kue CS, Kamkaew A. Aza-BODIPY-based polymeric nanoparticles for photothermal cancer therapy in a chicken egg tumor model. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2024; 6:406-417. [PMID: 38235075 PMCID: PMC10790972 DOI: 10.1039/d3na00718a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2023] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024]
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A new push-pull aza-BODIPY (AZB-CF3) derivative comprised of dimethylamino groups and trifluoromethyl moieties was successfully synthesized. This derivative exhibited broad absorption in the near-infrared region in the range from 798 to 832 nm. It also exhibited significant near-infrared (NIR) signals in low-polar solvents with emission peaks around 835-940 nm, while non-fluorescence in high-polar environments due to the twisted intramolecular charge transfer (TICT) phenomenon. The nanoprecipitation of this compound with phospholipid-based polyethylene glycol (DSPE-PEG) yielded AZB-CF3@DSPE-PEG nanoparticles (NPs) with a hydrodynamic size of 70 nm. The NPs exhibited good photostability, colloidal stability, biocompatibility, and excellent photothermal (PTT) competence with a conversion efficiency (η) of 44.9%. These NPs were evaluated in vitro and in ovo in a 4T1 breast cancer cell line for NIR light-trigger photothermal therapy. Proven in the chicken egg tumor model, AZB-CF3@DSPE-PEG NPs induced severe vascular damage (∼40% vascular destruction), showed great anticancer efficacy (∼75% tumor growth inhibition), and effectively inhibited distant metastasis via photothermal treatment. As such, this PTT-based nanocarrier system could be a potential candidate for a clinical cancer therapy approach.
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- Kantapat Chansaenpak
- National Nanotechnology Center, National Science and Technology Development Agency Thailand Science Park Pathum Thani Thailand 12120
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- Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Management and Science University Seksyen 13 Shah Alam Selangor Malaysia 40100
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- School of Chemistry, Institute of Science, Suranaree University of Technology Nakhon Ratchasima Thailand 30000
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- National Nanotechnology Center, National Science and Technology Development Agency Thailand Science Park Pathum Thani Thailand 12120
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- Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Management and Science University Seksyen 13 Shah Alam Selangor Malaysia 40100
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- School of Chemistry, Institute of Science, Suranaree University of Technology Nakhon Ratchasima Thailand 30000
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- School of Chemistry, Institute of Science, Suranaree University of Technology Nakhon Ratchasima Thailand 30000
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- School of Chemistry, Institute of Science, Suranaree University of Technology Nakhon Ratchasima Thailand 30000
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- Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Management and Science University Seksyen 13 Shah Alam Selangor Malaysia 40100
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- School of Chemistry, Institute of Science, Suranaree University of Technology Nakhon Ratchasima Thailand 30000
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Shao C, Gong X, Zhang D, Jiang XD, Du J, Wang G. Aza-BODIPY with two efficacious fragments for NIR light-driven photothermal therapy by triggering cancer cell apoptosis. J Mater Chem B 2023; 11:10625-10631. [PMID: 37920935 DOI: 10.1039/d3tb02132g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2023]
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The reasonable structure of aza-BODIPY renders it as an efficient photothermal reagent for photothermal therapy. Herein, we describe the design and synthesis of aza-BODIPY NMeBu with the free rotating tert-butyl group and the dimethylamino-substituted segment to promote the photothermal conversion via the excited state non-radiative transition. NMeBu was found to be the π-π stacking form in the unit cell based on X-ray analysis. NMeBu-NPs by self-assembly possessed a near-infrared absorption (λabs = 772 nm), and once activated by near-infrared light, the photothermal efficiency in aqueous solution can reach 49.3%. NMeBu-NPs can penetrate the cell and trigger cell death via the apoptosis pathway under low concentration and low light power irradiation, thereby avoiding dark toxicity. Aza-BODIPY created using this procedure has excellent photothermal efficiency and could serve as a potential candidate for the treatment of cancer cells and tumors.
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- Chunyu Shao
- Liaoning & Shenyang Key Laboratory of Functional Dye and Pigment, Shenyang University of Chemical Technology, Shenyang, China.
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- Department of Cell Biology, China Medical University, Shenyang, 110122, China.
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- Liaoning & Shenyang Key Laboratory of Functional Dye and Pigment, Shenyang University of Chemical Technology, Shenyang, China.
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- Liaoning & Shenyang Key Laboratory of Functional Dye and Pigment, Shenyang University of Chemical Technology, Shenyang, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, China.
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- Department of Cell Biology, China Medical University, Shenyang, 110122, China.
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Luo H, Gao S. Recent advances in fluorescence imaging-guided photothermal therapy and photodynamic therapy for cancer: From near-infrared-I to near-infrared-II. J Control Release 2023; 362:425-445. [PMID: 37660989 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2023.08.056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2023] [Revised: 08/20/2023] [Accepted: 08/28/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023]
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Phototherapy (including photothermal therapy, PTT; and photodynamic therapy, PDT) has been widely used for cancer treatment, but conventional PTT/PDT show limited therapeutic effects due to the lack of disease recognition ability. The integration of fluorescence imaging with PTT/PDT can reveal tumor locations in a real-time manner, holding great potential in early diagnosis and precision treatment of cancers. However, the traditional fluorescence imaging in the visible and near-infrared-I regions (VIS/NIR-I, 400-900 nm) might be interfered by the scattering and autofluorescence from tissues, leading to a low imaging resolution and high false positive rate. The deeper near-infrared-II (NIR-II, 1000-1700 nm) fluorescence imaging can address these interferences. Combining NIR-II fluorescence imaging with PTT/PDT can significantly improve the accuracy of tumor theranostics and minimize damages to normal tissues. This review summarized recent advances in tumor PTT/PDT and NIR-II fluorophores, especially discussed achievements, challenges and prospects around NIR-II fluorescence imaging-guided PTT/PDT for cancers.
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- Hangqi Luo
- Yale Cardiovascular Research Center, Section of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT 06511, USA
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- Harvey Cushing Neuro-Oncology Laboratories, Department of Neurosurgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA; Department of Chemistry, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA.
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Huang L, Su Y, Zhang D, Zeng Z, Hu X, Hong S, Lin X. Recent theranostic applications of hydrogen peroxide-responsive nanomaterials for multiple diseases. RSC Adv 2023; 13:27333-27358. [PMID: 37705984 PMCID: PMC10496458 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra05020c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 08/31/2023] [Indexed: 09/15/2023] Open
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It is well established that hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is associated with the initiation and progression of many diseases. With the rapid development of nanotechnology, the diagnosis and treatment of those diseases could be realized through a variety of H2O2-responsive nanomaterials. In order to broaden the application prospects of H2O2-responsive nanomaterials and promote their development, understanding and summarizing the design and application fields of such materials has attracted much attention. This review provides a comprehensive summary of the types of H2O2-responsive nanomaterials including organic, inorganic and organic-inorganic hybrids in recent years, and focused on their specific design and applications. Based on the type of disease, such as tumors, bacteria, dental diseases, inflammation, cardiovascular diseases, bone injury and so on, key examples for above disease imaging diagnosis and therapy strategies are introduced. In addition, current challenges and the outlook of H2O2-responsive nanomaterials are also discussed. This review aims to stimulate the potential of H2O2-responsive nanomaterials and provide new application ideas for various functional nanomaterials related to H2O2.
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- Linjie Huang
- School of Medical Imaging, Fujian Medical University Fuzhou 350122 Fujian P. R. China
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- School of Medical Imaging, Fujian Medical University Fuzhou 350122 Fujian P. R. China
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- School of Medical Imaging, Fujian Medical University Fuzhou 350122 Fujian P. R. China
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- School of Medical Imaging, Fujian Medical University Fuzhou 350122 Fujian P. R. China
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- School of Medical Imaging, Fujian Medical University Fuzhou 350122 Fujian P. R. China
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- School of Medical Imaging, Fujian Medical University Fuzhou 350122 Fujian P. R. China
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- School of Medical Imaging, Fujian Medical University Fuzhou 350122 Fujian P. R. China
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Caulfield C, Wu D, Garre M, O'Shea DF. Substituent directed cellular imaging in the 800-850 nm range with BF 2-azadipyrromethene fluorophores. RSC Adv 2023; 13:14963-14973. [PMID: 37200702 PMCID: PMC10186590 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra07942a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2022] [Accepted: 05/02/2023] [Indexed: 05/20/2023] Open
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Three bis(anilino)-substituted NIR-AZA fluorophores have been designed, synthesized and tested to bridge the availability gap of molecular fluorophores for live-cell microscopy imaging in the 800-850 nm spectral range. The concise synthetic route allows for the later stage introduction of three tailored peripheral substituents which guides the sub-cellular localization and imaging. Live-cell fluorescence imaging of lipid droplets, plasma membrane and cytosolic vacuoles was successfully achieved. Photophysical and internal charge transfer (ICT) properties of each fluorophore were examined through solvent studies and analyte responses.
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- Cathal Caulfield
- Department of Chemistry, RCSI 123 St. Stephen's Green Dublin 2 Ireland
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- Department of Chemistry, RCSI 123 St. Stephen's Green Dublin 2 Ireland
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- Department of Chemistry, RCSI 123 St. Stephen's Green Dublin 2 Ireland
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Zhang J, Li Y, Jiang M, Qiu H, Li Y, Gu M, Yin S. Self-Assembled Aza-BODIPY and Iron(III) Nanoparticles for Photothermal-Enhanced Chemodynamic Therapy in the NIR-II Window. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2023; 9:821-830. [PMID: 36725684 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.2c01539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Despite its promising potential in cancer treatment, synergistic photothermal/chemodynamic therapy remains underdeveloped with regard to the utilization of metal-organic materials under second near-infrared (NIR-II) laser excitation. Herein, we report a three-dimensional network constructed via the metal coordination between catechol-functionalized aza-boron dipyrromethenes and iron ions (ABFe), which was further encapsulated by F127 to obtain ABFe nanoparticles (NPs) for combined photothermal/chemodynamic therapy. ABFe NPs exhibited intense absorption in the NIR-II range and negligible fluorescence. Upon 1064 nm laser irradiation, ABFe NPs showed high photothermal conversion efficiency (PCE = 55.0%) and excellent photothermal stability. The results of electron spin resonance spectra and o-phenylenediamine chromaticity spectrophotometry proved that ABFe NPs were capable of generating harmful reactive oxygen species from hydrogen peroxide for chemodynamic therapy, which was promoted by photothermal performance. Notably, in vitro and in vivo experiments demonstrated the great potential of ABFe NPs in photoacoustic imaging and photothermal-enhanced chemodynamic therapy under NIR-II laser irradiation. Therefore, the current work presents a prospective NIR-II excitation therapeutic nanomedicine for combination therapy, offering a novel strategy for simultaneously achieving extended NIR absorption of aza-BODIPY and enhanced chemodynamic therapy with metal-organic materials.
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- Jinjin Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Organosilicon Chemistry and Material Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Material, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, Zhejiang, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Organosilicon Chemistry and Material Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Material, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, Zhejiang, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Organosilicon Chemistry and Material Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Material, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, Zhejiang, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Organosilicon Chemistry and Material Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Material, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, Zhejiang, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Organosilicon Chemistry and Material Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Material, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, Zhejiang, P. R. China
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- Laboratory Animal Center, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Organosilicon Chemistry and Material Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Material, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, Zhejiang, P. R. China
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Li R, Ren J, Zhang D, Lv M, Wang Z, Wang H, Zhang S, Du J, Jiang XD, Wang G. Attachment of −tBu groups to aza-BODIPY core at 3,5-sites with ultra-large Stokes shift to enhance photothermal therapy through apoptosis mechanism. Mater Today Bio 2022; 16:100446. [PMID: 36199559 PMCID: PMC9527945 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2022.100446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2022] [Revised: 09/26/2022] [Accepted: 09/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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By the introduction of the −tBu groups into aza-BODIPY core, di-tert-butyl-substituted aza-BODIPYs at 3,5-sites (tBuazaBDPs) were prepared for the first time. Based on the X-ray analysis of CN-tBuazaBDP, this molecular structure is twisted. Near-infrared dye SMe-tBuazaBDP has the ultra-large Stokes shift (152 nm) in aza-BODIPY system, combining with the twisted intramolecular charge transfer and the free rotation of the −tBu groups at 3,5-sites. Although the barrier-free rotors of the distal −tBu groups in SMe-tBuazaBDP result in low fluorescence quantum yield, the photothermal conversion efficiency is markedly enhanced. SMe-tBuazaBDP nanoparticles with low power laser irradiation were proven to block cancer cell cycle, inhibit cancer cell proliferation, and induce cancer cell apoptosis in photothermal therapy (PTT). The strategy of “direct attachment of −tBu groups to aza-BODIPY core” gives a new design platform for a photothermal therapy agent. Di-tert-butyl-substituted aza-BODIPYs at 3,5-sites (tBuazaBDPs) were prepared for the first time. Near-infrared dye SMe-tBuazaBDP has the ultra-large Stokes shift (152 nm) in aza-BODIPY system. SMe-tBuazaBDP nanoparticles can photothermally induce apoptosis as a potential photothermal therapy agent.
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Meng D, Yang S, Yang Y, Zhang L, Cui L. Synergistic chemotherapy and phototherapy based on red blood cell biomimetic nanomaterials. J Control Release 2022; 352:146-162. [PMID: 36252749 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2022.10.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2022] [Revised: 10/08/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
Abstract
Novel drug delivery systems (DDSs) have become the mainstay of research in targeted cancer therapy. By combining different therapeutic strategies, potential DDSs and synergistic treatment approaches are needed to effectively deal with evolving drug resistance and the adverse effects of cancer. Nowadays, developing and optimizing human cell-based DDSs has become a new research strategy. Among them, red blood cells can be used as DDSs as they significantly enhance the pharmacokinetics of the transported drug cargo. Phototherapy, as a novel adjuvant in cancer treatment, can be divided into photodynamic therapy and photothermal therapy. Phototherapy using erythropoietic nanocarriers to mimic the unique properties of erythrocytes and overcome the limitations of existing DDSs shows excellent prospects in clinical settings. This review provides an overview of the development of photosensitizers and research on bio-nano-delivery systems based on erythrocytes and erythrocyte membranes that are used in achieving synergistic outcomes during phototherapy/chemotherapy.
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Affiliation(s)
- Di Meng
- College of Bioengineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, PR China
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- College of Bioengineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, PR China; Key Laboratory of Functional Molecules for Biomedical Research, Zhengzhou, PR China.
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- College of Bioengineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, PR China
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- College of Bioengineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, PR China; Key Laboratory of Functional Molecules for Biomedical Research, Zhengzhou, PR China
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- College of Bioengineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, PR China; Key Laboratory of Functional Molecules for Biomedical Research, Zhengzhou, PR China
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Yang N, Song S, Liu C, Ren J, Wang X, Zhu S, Yu C. An aza-BODIPY-based NIR-II luminogen enables efficient phototheranostics. Biomater Sci 2022; 10:4815-4821. [PMID: 35856473 DOI: 10.1039/d2bm00670g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The fabrication of a high-performance second near-infrared (NIR-II) biological window fluorophore is in urgent need for precise diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Nevertheless, the construction of phototherapeutic agents in the NIR-II region with excellent imaging performance and minimal side effects remains a big challenge due to the limited availability of core fluorophore candidates. In this study, a new NIR-II fluorescent probe, CB1, which is an aza-BODIPY core conjugated with bulky donors, was designed and synthesized. CB1 was further encapsulated in DSPE-PEG2000 to impart water solubility, which shows brighter NIR-II fluorescence and higher photostability than the clinically used indocyanine green (ICG). CB1 nanoparticles show deep tissue penetration and high imaging contrast in vivo. In addition, molecular conformation enables CB1 nanoparticles to exhibit good photothermal properties. Both in vitro and in vivo assessments confirm that CB1 nanoparticles could be utilized as distinguished theranostic agents for NIR-II fluorescence imaging and tumor growth inhibition with negligible side effects. Collectively, this work provides a promising approach for constructing a new platform for cancer diagnosis and therapy.
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- Na Yang
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, P.R. China. .,State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, P.R. China
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- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, P.R. China. .,State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, P.R. China
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- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, P.R. China. .,State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, P.R. China
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- Joint Laboratory of Opto-Functional Theranostics in Medicine and Chemistry, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130021, P.R. China.,State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, P.R. China
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- Joint Laboratory of Opto-Functional Theranostics in Medicine and Chemistry, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130021, P.R. China.,State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, P.R. China
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- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, P.R. China. .,State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, P.R. China
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Cheng Q, Dang H, Tian Y, Teng C, Yin D, Yan L. Macromolecular conjugated cyanine fluorophore nanoparticles for tumor-responsive photo nanotheranostics. J Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 626:453-465. [PMID: 35809437 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.06.134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2022] [Revised: 06/05/2022] [Accepted: 06/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Abstract
For photothermal therapy (PTT), the improved targeting can decrease the dosage and promote the therapeutic function of photothermal agents, which would effectively improve the antitumor effect. The tumor microenvironment (TME) and cells are targets in designing intelligent and responsive theranostics. However, most of these schemes have been limited to the traditional visible and first near-infrared (NIR-I) regions, eager to expand to the second near-infrared (NIR-II) window. We designed and synthesized a polyethylene glycol conjugated and disulfide-modified macromolecule fluorophore (MPSS). MPSS could self-assemble into core-shell micelles in an aqueous solution (MPSS-NPS), while the small molecule probes were in a high aggregation arrangement inside the nanoparticle. The pronounced aggregation quenching (ACQ) effect caused them to the "sleeping" state. After entering the tumor cells, the disulfide bonds in MPSS-NPS broke in response to a high concentration of glutathione (GSH) in TME, and the molecule probes were released. The highly aggregated state was effectively alleviated, resulting in distinct absorption enhancement in the near-infrared region. Therefore, the fluorescence signal was recovered, and the photothermal performance was triggered. In vitro and in vivo studies reveal that the Nano-system is efficient for the smart NIR-II fluorescence imaging-guided PTT, even at a low dosage and density of irradiation.
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- Quan Cheng
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, and Department of Chemical Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, and Department of Chemical Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, and Department of Chemical Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, and Department of Chemical Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, and Department of Chemical Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, and Department of Chemical Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China.
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