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Weixler B, Lobbes LA, Scheiner L, Lauscher JC, Staubli SM, Zuber M, Raptis DA. The Value of Indocyanine Green Image-Guided Surgery in Patients with Primary Liver Tumors and Liver Metastases. Life (Basel) 2023; 13:1290. [PMID: 37374073 DOI: 10.3390/life13061290] [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: 04/10/2023] [Revised: 05/13/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Successful R0 resection is crucial for the survival of patients with primary liver cancer (PLC) or liver metastases. Up to date, surgical resection lacks a sensitive, real-time intraoperative imaging modality to determine R0 resection. Real-time intraoperative visualization with near-infrared light fluorescence (NIRF) using indocyanine green (ICG) may have the potential to meet this demand. This study evaluates the value of ICG visualization in PLC and liver metastases surgery regarding R0 resection rates. MATERIALS AND METHODS Patients with PLC or liver metastases were included in this prospective cohort study. ICG 10 mg was administered intravenously 24 h before surgery. Real-time intraoperative NIRF visualization was created with the SpectrumTM fluorescence imaging camera system. First, all liver segments were inspected with the fluorescence imaging system and intraoperative ultrasound for identification of the known tumor, as well as additional lesions, and were compared to preoperative MRI images. PLC, liver metastases, and additional lesions were then resected according to oncological principles. In all resected specimens, the resection margins were analyzed with the fluorescence imaging system for ICG-positive spots immediately after resection. Histology of additional detected lesions, as well as ICG fluorescence compared to histological resection margins, were assessed. RESULTS Of the 66 included patients, median age was 65.5 years (IQR 58.7-73.9), 27 (40.9%) were female, and 18 (27.3%) were operated on laparoscopically. Additional ICG-positive lesions were detected in 23 (35.4%) patients, of which 9 (29%) were malignant. In patients with no fluorescent signal at the resection margin, R0 rate was 93.9%, R1 rate was 6.1%, and R2 rate was 0% compared to an ICG-positive resection margin with an R0 rate of 64.3%, R1 rate of 21.4%, and R2 rate of 14.3% (p = 0.005). One- and two-year overall survival rates were 95.2% and 88.4%, respectively. CONCLUSION The presented study provides significant evidence that ICG NIRF guidance helps to identify R0 resection intraoperatively. This offers true potential to verify radical resection and improve patient outcomes. Furthermore, implementation of NIRF-guided imaging in liver tumor surgery allows us to detect a considerable amount of additional malignant lesions.
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- Benjamin Weixler
- Department of General and Visceral Surgery, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Hindenburgdamm 30, 12203 Berlin, Germany
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- Department of General and Visceral Surgery, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Hindenburgdamm 30, 12203 Berlin, Germany
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- Department of General and Visceral Surgery, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Hindenburgdamm 30, 12203 Berlin, Germany
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- Department of General and Visceral Surgery, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Hindenburgdamm 30, 12203 Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Royal Free Hospital, London NW3 2QG, UK
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- Clarunis University Center for Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases, St. Clara Hospital and University Hospital Basel, 4058 Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Royal Free Hospital, London NW3 2QG, UK
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Auditory Display of Fluorescence Image Data in an In Vivo Tumor Model. Diagnostics (Basel) 2022; 12:diagnostics12071728. [PMID: 35885632 PMCID: PMC9315571 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics12071728] [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: 05/22/2022] [Revised: 07/04/2022] [Accepted: 07/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Objectives: This research aims to apply an auditory display for tumor imaging using fluorescence data, discuss its feasibility for in vivo tumor evaluation, and check its potential for assisting enhanced cancer perception. Methods: Xenografted mice underwent fluorescence imaging after an injection of cy5.5-glucose. Spectral information from the raw data was parametrized to emphasize the near-infrared fluorescence information, and the resulting parameters were mapped to control a sound synthesis engine in order to provide the auditory display. Drag−click maneuvers using in-house data navigation software-generated sound from regions of interest (ROIs) in vivo. Results: Four different representations of the auditory display were acquired per ROI: (1) audio spectrum, (2) waveform, (3) numerical signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), and (4) sound itself. SNRs were compared for statistical analysis. Compared with the no-tumor area, the tumor area produced sounds with a heterogeneous spectrum and waveform, and featured a higher SNR as well (3.63 ± 8.41 vs. 0.42 ± 0.085, p < 0.05). Sound from the tumor was perceived by the naked ear as high-timbred and unpleasant. Conclusions: By accentuating the specific tumor spectrum, auditory display of fluorescence imaging data can generate sound which helps the listener to detect and discriminate small tumorous conditions in living animals. Despite some practical limitations, it can aid in the translation of fluorescent images by facilitating information transfer to the clinician in in vivo tumor imaging.
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Ekman M, Girnyi S, Marano L, Roviello F, Chand M, Diana M, Polom K. Near-Infrared Fluorescence Image-Guided Surgery in Esophageal and Gastric Cancer Operations. Surg Innov 2022; 29:540-549. [DOI: 10.1177/15533506211073417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Background Near-infrared fluorescence image-guided surgery helps surgeons to see beyond the classical eye vision. Over the last few years, we have witnessed a revolution which has begun in the field of image-guided surgery. Purpose, and Research design Fluorescence technology using indocyanine green (ICG) has shown promising results in many organs, and in this review article, we wanted to discuss the 6 main domains where fluorescence image-guided surgery is currently used for esophageal and gastric cancer surgery. Study sample and data collection Visualization of lymphatic vessels, tumor localization, fluorescence angiography for anastomotic evaluation, thoracic duct visualization, tracheal blood flow analysis, and sentinel node biopsy are discussed. Conclusions It seems that this technology has already found its place in surgery. However, new possibilities and research avenues in this area will probably make it even more important in the near future.
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- Marcin Ekman
- Department of Surgical Oncology, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Neurosciences, Unit of General Surgery and Surgical Oncology, University of Siena, Siena, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Neurosciences, Unit of General Surgery and Surgical Oncology, University of Siena, Siena, Italy
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- Wellcome EPSRC Centre for Interventional and Surgical Sciences (WEISS), University College London, London
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland
- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Neurosciences, Unit of General Surgery and Surgical Oncology, University of Siena, Siena, Italy
- Wellcome EPSRC Centre for Interventional and Surgical Sciences (WEISS), University College London, London
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland
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Liang Z, Khawar MB, Liang J, Sun H. Bio-Conjugated Quantum Dots for Cancer Research: Detection and Imaging. Front Oncol 2021; 11:749970. [PMID: 34745974 PMCID: PMC8569511 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2021.749970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2021] [Accepted: 09/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Ultrasound, computed tomography, magnetic resonance, and gamma scintigraphy-based detection and bio-imaging technologies have achieved outstanding breakthroughs in recent years. However, these technologies still encounter several limitations such as insufficient sensitivity, specificity and security that limit their applications in cancer detection and bio-imaging. The semiconductor quantum dots (QDs) are a kind of newly developed fluorescent nanoparticles that have superior fluorescence intensity, strong resistance to photo-bleaching, size-tunable light emission and could produce multiple fluorescent colors under single-source excitation. Furthermore, QDs have optimal surface to link with multiple targets such as antibodies, peptides, and several other small molecules. Thus, QDs might serve as potential, more sensitive and specific methods of detection than conventional methods applied in cancer molecular targeting and bio-imaging. However, many challenges such as cytotoxicity and nonspecific uptake still exist limiting their wider applications. In the present review, we aim to summarize the current applications and challenges of QDs in cancer research mainly focusing on tumor detection, bio-imaging, and provides opinions on how to address these challenges.
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- Zhengyan Liang
- Institute of Translational Medicine, Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China.,Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Experimental & Translational Non-Coding RNA Research Yangzhou, Yangzhou, China
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China.,Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Experimental & Translational Non-Coding RNA Research Yangzhou, Yangzhou, China.,Molecular Medicine and Cancer Therapeutics Lab, Department of Zoology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China.,Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Experimental & Translational Non-Coding RNA Research Yangzhou, Yangzhou, China
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China.,Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Experimental & Translational Non-Coding RNA Research Yangzhou, Yangzhou, China
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Comprehensive Review of Fluorescence Applications in Gynecology. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10194387. [PMID: 34640405 PMCID: PMC8509149 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10194387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2021] [Revised: 09/22/2021] [Accepted: 09/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Since the introduction of indocyanine green (ICG) as a fluorophore in near-infrared imaging, fluorescence visualization has become an essential tool in many fields of surgery. In the field of gynecology, recent new applications have been proposed and found their place in clinical practice. Different applications in gynecology were investigated, subcategorized, and overviewed concerning surgical applications and available dyes. Specific applications in which fluorescence-guided surgery was implemented in gynecology are described in this manuscript—namely, sentinel node biopsy, mesometrium visualization, angiography of different organs, safety issues in pregnant women, ureters visualization, detection of peritoneal metastases, targeted fluorophores for cancer detection, fluorescent contamination hysterectomy, lymphography for lower limb lymphedema prevention, tumor margin detection, endometriosis, and metastases mapping. With evolving technology, further innovative research on the new applications of fluorescence visualization in cancer surgery may help to establish these techniques as standards of high-quality surgery in gynecology. However, more investigations are necessary in order to assess if these innovative tools can also be effective to improve patient outcomes and quality of life in different gynecologic malignancies.
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Osterkamp J, Strandby RB, Nerup N, Svendsen MBS, Svendsen LB, Achiam MP. Time to maximum indocyanine green fluorescence of gastric sentinel lymph nodes and feasibility of combined indocyanine green/sodium fluorescein gastric lymphography. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2021; 406:2717-2724. [PMID: 34245352 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-021-02265-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2021] [Accepted: 07/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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PURPOSE Indocyanine green (ICG) and sodium fluorescein (SF) are fluorescent dyes used for sentinel lymph node mapping. In oncological gastric surgery, ICG lymphography has increased the number of resected lymph nodes. However, the optimal time to administer ICG is unclear, and both preoperative and intraoperative injections have been practised. As dye spillage will diminish lymphogram visibility, a second dye with different excitation and emission spectra may present a clinical alternative. We measured the time until maximum ICG fluorescence of gastric sentinel lymph nodes and investigated the feasibility of combined lymphography with two fluorescent dyes: ICG and SF. METHODS Ten Danish Landrace/Yorkshire pigs were used in this study. After completion of the laparoscopic setup, ICG and then SF were endoscopically injected into the gastric submucosa. Lymphograms for both dyes were recorded, and the time until maximum ICG sentinel lymph node fluorescence was determined. RESULTS The mean time until maximum ICG fluorescence of gastric sentinel lymph nodes was 50 s (± 12.5), and the fluorescent signal then remained stable until the end of the recorded period (45 min). A lymphogram showing both ICG and SF was acquired for eight of the ten pigs. CONCLUSIONS Because of the short time until maximum ICG fluorescence of sentinel lymph nodes, intraoperative injections could be a sufficient alternative to preoperative injections for oncological gastric surgery. Combined ICG and SF lymphography was feasible and resulted in clear lymphograms with no interference between the two dyes. The ability to use multiple dyes during a surgical procedure offers the exciting prospect of simultaneously assessing perfusion and performing fluorescence lymphography.
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- Jens Osterkamp
- Oesophago Gastric Cancer Surgery Group (OGCS), Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, Rigshospitalet, University Hospital of Copenhagen, Inge Lehmanns Vej 7, 2100, Copenhagen Ø, Denmark.
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- Oesophago Gastric Cancer Surgery Group (OGCS), Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, Rigshospitalet, University Hospital of Copenhagen, Inge Lehmanns Vej 7, 2100, Copenhagen Ø, Denmark
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- Oesophago Gastric Cancer Surgery Group (OGCS), Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, Rigshospitalet, University Hospital of Copenhagen, Inge Lehmanns Vej 7, 2100, Copenhagen Ø, Denmark
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- Copenhagen Academy for Medical Education and Simulation (CAMES) - CAMES Rigshospitalet, University Hospital of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Oesophago Gastric Cancer Surgery Group (OGCS), Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, Rigshospitalet, University Hospital of Copenhagen, Inge Lehmanns Vej 7, 2100, Copenhagen Ø, Denmark
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- Oesophago Gastric Cancer Surgery Group (OGCS), Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, Rigshospitalet, University Hospital of Copenhagen, Inge Lehmanns Vej 7, 2100, Copenhagen Ø, Denmark
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Chaturvedi VK, Singh A, Singh VK, Singh MP. Cancer Nanotechnology: A New Revolution for Cancer Diagnosis and Therapy. Curr Drug Metab 2020; 20:416-429. [PMID: 30227814 DOI: 10.2174/1389200219666180918111528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 158] [Impact Index Per Article: 39.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2018] [Revised: 08/01/2018] [Accepted: 08/20/2018] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Nanotechnology is gaining significant attention worldwide for cancer treatment. Nanobiotechnology encourages the combination of diagnostics with therapeutics, which is a vital component of a customized way to deal with the malignancy. Nanoparticles are being used as Nanomedicine which participates in diagnosis and treatment of various diseases including cancer. The unique characteristic of Nanomedicine i.e. their high surface to volume ratio enables them to tie, absorb, and convey small biomolecule like DNA, RNA, drugs, proteins, and other molecules to targeted site and thus enhances the efficacy of therapeutic agents. OBJECTIVE The objective of the present article is to provide an insight of several aspect of nanotechnology in cancer therapeutics such as various nanomaterials as drug vehicle, drug release strategies and role of nanotechnology in cancer therapy. METHODS We performed an extensive search on bibliographic database for research article on nanotechnology and cancer therapeutics and further compiled the necessary information from various articles into the present article. RESULTS Cancer nanotechnology confers a unique technology against cancer through early diagnosis, prevention, personalized therapy by utilizing nanoparticles and quantum dots.Nano-biotechnology plays an important role in the discovery of cancer biomarkers. Quantum dots, gold nanoparticles, magnetic nanoparticles, carbon nanotubes, gold nanowires etc. have been developed as a carrier of biomolecules that can detect cancer biomarkers. Nanoparticle assisted cancer detection and monitoring involves biomolecules like proteins, antibody fragments, DNA fragments, and RNA fragments as the base of cancer biomarkers. CONCLUSION This review highlights various approaches of cancer nanotechnology in the advancement of cancer therapy.
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- Vivek K Chaturvedi
- Centre of Biotechnology, University of Allahabad, Allahabad-211002, India
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- Centre of Biotechnology, University of Allahabad, Allahabad-211002, India
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- CMP Degree College, University of Allahabad, Allahabad-211002, India
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- Centre of Biotechnology, University of Allahabad, Allahabad-211002, India
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Sentinel lymph node detection for gastric cancer: Promise or pitfall? Surg Oncol 2019; 33:1-6. [PMID: 31885358 DOI: 10.1016/j.suronc.2019.12.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2019] [Revised: 11/24/2019] [Accepted: 12/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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At present, optimal surgery for gastric cancer is still under debate, especially the extent of lymph node dissection. Gastrectomy with D1/D2 lymphadenectomy is standard treatment for resectable advanced gastric cancer. However, in early gastric cancer without lymph node metastasis, gastrectomy with D1/D2 lymphadenectomy may not be unnecessary, which could increases morbidity and mortality and reduces the quality of life (QOL). Therefore, the concept of sentinel lymph node could be applied in gastric cancer. But due to the complexity of gastric lymphatic drainage, there are still many issues under debate, such as suitable tracers, the method of mapping and collecting and the oncologic safety of sentinel node navigation surgery (SNNS). In addition, skip metastasis and unreliability of intraoperative pathological diagnosis are two main reasons for false negative cases. In this review, we summarize the current status and controversy of sentinel lymph node detection in gastric cancer, attempting to help with practical application. Further, we hold opinion that we should be cautious about performing sentinel lymph node detection in gastric cancer before an accurate and effective method occurs.
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In vivo monitoring of tumor distribution of hyaluronan polymeric micelles labeled or loaded with near-infrared fluorescence dye. Carbohydr Polym 2018; 198:339-347. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2018.06.082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2018] [Revised: 06/11/2018] [Accepted: 06/18/2018] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Vuijk FA, Hilling DE, Mieog JSD, Vahrmeijer AL. Fluorescent-guided surgery for sentinel lymph node detection in gastric cancer and carcinoembryonic antigen targeted fluorescent-guided surgery in colorectal and pancreatic cancer. J Surg Oncol 2018; 118:315-323. [PMID: 30216455 PMCID: PMC6175076 DOI: 10.1002/jso.25139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2018] [Accepted: 05/29/2018] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Sentinel lymph node procedures for gastric cancer resections using indocyanine green (ICG) linked to Nanocoll outperformed normal ICG but did not provide information on possible lymph node metastasis. Carcinoembryonic antigen targeted fluorescent imaging using SGM‐101 was successful in both pancreatic and colorectal cancer. A large phase III multicentre trial will soon be initiated in colorectal cancer patients.
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- Floris A Vuijk
- Department of Surgery, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, The Netherlands
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Defining minimal clearances for adequate lymphatic resection relevant to right colectomy for cancer: a post-mortem study. Surg Endosc 2018; 32:3806-3812. [DOI: 10.1007/s00464-018-6106-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2017] [Accepted: 02/07/2018] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Lianos GD, Hasemaki N, Vaggelis G, Karampa A, Anastasiadi Z, Lianou A, Papanikolaou S, Floras G, Bali CD, Lekkas E, Katsios C, Mitsis M. Sentinel node navigation in gastric cancer: new horizons for personalized minimally invasive surgical oncology? Transl Gastroenterol Hepatol 2016; 1:91. [PMID: 28138656 DOI: 10.21037/tgh.2016.12.02] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2016] [Accepted: 11/24/2016] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Complete (R0) resection and regional lymph nodes (LNs) dissection represent undoubtedly the basic surgical tools for patients with gastric cancer. It is reported that the LN metastasis rate in patients with early gastric cancer (EGC) is approximately 15-20%. Therefore, the innovative clinical application of sentinel node navigation surgery (SNNS) for EGC might be able to prevent unnecessary LN dissection as well as to reduce significantly the volume of gastric resection. Recent evidence suggests that double tracer methods appear superior compared to single tracer techniques. However, the researchers' interest is now focused on the identification of new LN detection methods utilizing sophisticated technology such as infrared ray endoscopy, fluorescence imaging and near-infrared technology. Despite its notable limitations, hematoxylin-eosin is still considered the mainstay staining for assessing the metastatic status of LNs. In this review, we summarize the current evidences and we provide the latest scientific information assessing safety, efficacy and potential limitations of the innovative sentinel node (SN) navigation technique for gastric cancer. We try also to provide a "view" towards a future potential application of personalized minimally invasive surgery in gastric cancer field.
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- Georgios D Lianos
- Department of Surgery, Ioannina University Hospital & University of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece; ; Department of Surgery, General Hospital of Preveza, Preveza, Greece
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- Department of Surgery, General Hospital of Preveza, Preveza, Greece
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- Department of Surgery, Ioannina University Hospital & University of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece
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- Department of Surgery, Ioannina University Hospital & University of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece
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- Department of Surgery, General Hospital of Preveza, Preveza, Greece
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- Department of Surgery, Ioannina University Hospital & University of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece
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- Department of Surgery, Ioannina University Hospital & University of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece
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- Department of Surgery, Ioannina University Hospital & University of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece
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Hanlon KE, Miller MF, Guillen LM, Brashears MM. Salmonella Presence in Mandibular, Mesenteric, and Subiliac Lymph Nodes Collected from Sheep and Goats in the United States. J Food Prot 2016; 79:1977-1981. [PMID: 28221907 DOI: 10.4315/0362-028x.jfp-16-193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Even though often underappreciated in the United States, meat derived from goats and lambs is a valuable global commodity. Although extensive studies have been conducted examining pathogen prevalence in beef, pork, and poultry species, less research is available about pathogen presence in small ruminants. Understanding the presence of Salmonella in small ruminants can influence processing method improvements for these species to minimize food safety risks. The objective of this study was to establish the Salmonella presence in lymph nodes from sheep (n = 311) and goats (n =357) in the United States. Mandibular, mesenteric, and subiliac lymph nodes were collected from animals at abattoirs located in California, New Mexico, and Texas over a 14-month period. Lymph nodes were analyzed for Salmonella presence by using standard isolation methods, and presumptive isolates were confirmed with latex agglutination. Salmonella was detected in 3.15% of mandibular lymph nodes (n = 222), 5.83% of mesenteric lymph nodes (n = 223), and 7.62% of subiliac lymph nodes (n = 223). A total of 30 animals (13.39%) were found to have one or more Salmonella -positive lymph nodes. Our data indicate Salmonella is harbored within the lymph nodes of small ruminants. With this knowledge, further work can target strategies and interventions to minimize the risk associated with this pathogen during the processing of small ruminants.
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- Keelyn E Hanlon
- International Center for Food Industry Excellence, Department of Animal and Food Sciences, Texas Tech University, P.O. Box 42141, Lubbock, Texas 79409, USA
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- International Center for Food Industry Excellence, Department of Animal and Food Sciences, Texas Tech University, P.O. Box 42141, Lubbock, Texas 79409, USA
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- International Center for Food Industry Excellence, Department of Animal and Food Sciences, Texas Tech University, P.O. Box 42141, Lubbock, Texas 79409, USA
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- International Center for Food Industry Excellence, Department of Animal and Food Sciences, Texas Tech University, P.O. Box 42141, Lubbock, Texas 79409, USA
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Yaghini E, Turner HD, Le Marois AM, Suhling K, Naasani I, MacRobert AJ. In vivo biodistribution studies and ex vivo lymph node imaging using heavy metal-free quantum dots. Biomaterials 2016; 104:182-91. [PMID: 27454064 PMCID: PMC4993815 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2016.07.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2016] [Revised: 06/08/2016] [Accepted: 07/10/2016] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Quantum dots (QDs) are attractive photoluminescence probes for biomedical imaging due to their unique photophysical properties. However, the potential toxicity of QDs has remained a major obstacle to their clinical use because they commonly incorporate the toxic heavy metal cadmium within the core of the QDs. In this work, we have evaluated a novel type of heavy metal-free/cadmium-free and biocompatible QD nanoparticles (bio CFQD(®) nanoparticles) with a good photoluminescence quantum yield. Sentinel lymph node mapping is an increasingly important treatment option in the management of breast cancer. We have demonstrated their potential for lymph node mapping by ex vivo imaging of regional lymph nodes after subcutaneous injection in the paw of rats. Using photoluminescence imaging and chemical extraction measurements based on elemental analysis by inductively coupled plasma mass spectroscopy, the quantum dots are shown to accumulate quickly and selectively in the axillary and thoracic regional lymph nodes. In addition, lifetime imaging microscopy of the QD photoluminescence indicates minimal perturbation to their photoluminescence properties in biological systems.
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- Elnaz Yaghini
- Division of Surgery and Interventional Science and Institute of Healthcare Engineering, University College London, London, UK.
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- Nanoco Technologies Ltd., 46 Grafton Street, Manchester, UK
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- Department of Physics, King's College London, London, UK
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- Nanoco Technologies Ltd., 46 Grafton Street, Manchester, UK
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- Division of Surgery and Interventional Science and Institute of Healthcare Engineering, University College London, London, UK
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Tani T, Sonoda H, Tani M. Sentinel lymph node navigation surgery for gastric cancer: Does it really benefit the patient? World J Gastroenterol 2016; 22:2894-2899. [PMID: 26973385 PMCID: PMC4779912 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v22.i10.2894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2016] [Accepted: 01/18/2016] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Sentinel lymph node (SLN) navigation surgery is accepted as a standard treatment procedure for malignant melanoma and breast cancer. However, the benefit of reduced lymphadenectomy based on SLN examination remains unclear in cases of gastric cancer. Here, we review previous studies to determine whether SLN navigation surgery is beneficial for gastric cancer patients. Recently, a large-scale prospective study from the Japanese Society of Sentinel Node Navigation Surgery reported that the endoscopic dual tracer method, using a dye and radioisotope for SLN biopsy, was safe and effective when applied to cases of superficial and relatively small gastric cancers. SLN mapping with SLN basin dissection was preferred for early gastric cancer since it is minimally invasive. However, previous studies reported that limited gastrectomy and lymphadenectomy may not improve the patient’s postoperative quality of life (QOL). As a result, the benefit of SLN navigation surgery for gastric cancer patients, in terms of their QOL, is limited. Thus, endoscopic and laparoscopic limited gastrectomy combined with SLN navigation surgery has the potential to become the standard minimally invasive surgery in early gastric cancer.
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Fujimura T, Fushida S, Tsukada T, Kinoshita J, Oyama K, Miyashita T, Takamura H, Kinami S, Ohta T. A new stage of sentinel node navigation surgery in early gastric cancer. Gastric Cancer 2015; 18:210-7. [PMID: 25433568 DOI: 10.1007/s10120-014-0446-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2014] [Accepted: 11/17/2014] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Sentinel node (SN) navigation surgery is expected to realize organ- and function-preserving surgery with SN mapping, and has been applied in operations for breast cancer and melanoma. But there has been no definite evidence for the SN concept in gastric cancer. A prospective multicenter trial to confirm the SN concept for gastric cancer conducted by the Japan Society of Sentinel Node Navigation Surgery reported that the SN detection rate, sensitivity of positive SNs, and accuracy of nodal status are 97.5% (387/397), 93% (53/57), and 99% (383/387), respectively. A detailed analysis of the trial suggested that strictly the "lymphatic basin concept" rather than the "SN concept" was confirmed in early gastric cancer. The Japan Society of Sentinel Node Navigation Surgery started a new trial of function-preserving gastrectomy with lymphatic basin dissection (LBD) for early gastric cancer without metastasis in SNs on the basis of this promising outcome of the trial. It is supposed that LBD guarantees curability in SN navigation surgery for early gastric cancer. Full-thickness resection or endoscopic submucosal dissection in combination with laparoscopic LBD will soon be a new treatment option for early gastric cancer.
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- Takashi Fujimura
- Gastroenterologic Surgery, Kanazawa University, 13-1 Takaramachi, Kanazawa, 920-8641, Japan,
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Sun BO, Fang Y, Li Z, Chen Z, Xiang J. Advances in the application of nanotechnology in the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal tumors. Mol Clin Oncol 2014; 3:274-280. [PMID: 25798253 DOI: 10.3892/mco.2014.470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2014] [Accepted: 11/20/2014] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Nanotechnology has broad application prospects in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Integrating chemistry, engineering, biology and medicine, nanotechnology is a multidisciplinary research field. Nanoscale imaging technology significantly improves the precision and accuracy of tumor diagnosis. Nanocarriers are able to significantly improve the accuracy of dose and targeted drug delivery and reduce the toxic side effects. This review focuses on the emerging roles of these innovative technologies in gastrointestinal cancer diagnostics and therapeutics. Although several problems and barriers are hampering the development of nanodevices, the potential for nanotechnologies to function as multimodal nanotheranostic agents will likely pave the way for the fight against gastrointestinal cancer.
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- B O Sun
- Department of General Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, P.R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, P.R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, P.R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, P.R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, P.R. China
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Si C, Zhang Y, Lv X, Yang W, Ran Z, Sun P. In vivo lymph node mapping by Cadmium Tellurium quantum dots in rats. J Surg Res 2014; 192:305-11. [PMID: 25193580 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2014.07.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2014] [Revised: 06/30/2014] [Accepted: 07/11/2014] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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BACKGROUND Intraoperative lymph node mapping (LNM) is highly significant for many surgeries in patients with cancer. Many types of tracers are currently used, but the ideal method has not yet been identified. We aimed to identify a stable lymphatic drainage pathway in an animal model and compared the effects of quantum dots (QD), a new fluorescent tracer, with those of methylene blue in intraoperative LNM. MATERIALS AND METHODS Indian ink (0.2 mL) was subcutaneously injected into the plantar metatarsal regions of six Sprague-Dawley rats. After 2 wk of incubation and subsequent dissection, the potentially stained LNs were examined pathologically to identify the lymphatic drainage pathway. After applying anesthesia, 0.1 mL methylene blue (2%) and QD (1 mg/mL) were injected into the plantar metatarsal regions of six rats for intraoperative LNM. The QD group was observed with a near-infrared imaging system, and the methylene blue group was directly observed. Drainages were recorded at 5, 10, 30, 60, and 120 min and at 1 d. RESULTS Two three-level drainage pathways, that is, a peripheral drainage (popliteal LNs, inguinal LNs, and axillary LNs) and a central drainage (popliteal lymph node [LN], iliac LN, and renal LN) pathways were identified. Both methylene blue and QD stained the sentinel lymph node (SLNs) quickly, but methylene blue was difficult to identify in the deep tissues and the LNs beyond the SLN. Furthermore, the blue-stained LNs remain dyed for only 2 h. In contrast, the QDs exhibited high target-to-background ratios in both the SLNs and the following LNs. Additionally, the fluorescence lasted from 5 min-1 d after injection. CONCLUSIONS An ideal lymphatic drainage model was found. QDs are excellent tracers for intraoperative LNM compared with methylene blue. Near infrared fluorescent imaging is a promising LNM method for clinical practice.
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- Chengshuai Si
- Department of General Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- School of Life Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; Molecular and Cell Biology Lab, Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; Department of General Surgery, Shanghai Tongren Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
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Symeonidis D, Koukoulis G, Tepetes K. Sentinel node navigation surgery in gastric cancer: Current status. World J Gastrointest Surg 2014; 6:88-93. [PMID: 24976901 PMCID: PMC4073224 DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v6.i6.88] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2014] [Revised: 04/16/2014] [Accepted: 06/11/2014] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The theory behind using sentinel node mapping and biopsy in gastric cancer surgery, the so-called sentinel node navigation surgery, is to limit the extent of surgical tissue dissection around the affected organ and subsequently the accompanied morbidity. However, obstacles on the clinical correspondence of sentinel node navigation surgery in everyday practice have occasionally alleviated researchers’ interest on the topic. Only recently with the widespread use of minimally invasive surgical techniques, i.e., laparoscopic gastric cancer resections, surgical community’s interest on the topic have been unavoidably reflated. Double tracer methods appear superior compared to single tracer techniques. Ongoing research is now focused on the invention of new lymph node detection methods utilizing sophisticated technology such as infrared ray endoscopy, florescence imaging and near-infrared technology. Despite its notable limitations, hematoxylin/eosin is still the mainstay staining for assessing the metastatic status of an identified lymph node. An intra-operatively verified metastatic sentinel lymph node will dictate the need for further conventional lymph node dissection. Thus, laparoscopic resection of the gastric primary tumor combined with the appropriate lymph node dissection as determined by the process of sentinel lymph node status characterization represents an option for early gastric cancer. Patients with T3 or more advanced disease should still be managed conventionally with resection plus standard lymph node dissection.
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Tyrakowski CM, Snee PT. A primer on the synthesis, water-solubilization, and functionalization of quantum dots, their use as biological sensing agents, and present status. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2014; 16:837-55. [DOI: 10.1039/c3cp53502a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Zhou Z, Chen H, Lipowska M, Wang L, Yu Q, Yang X, Tiwari D, Yang L, Mao H. A dual-modal magnetic nanoparticle probe for preoperative and intraoperative mapping of sentinel lymph nodes by magnetic resonance and near infrared fluorescence imaging. J Biomater Appl 2013; 28:100-11. [PMID: 23812946 DOI: 10.1177/0885328212437883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The ability to reliably detect sentinel lymph nodes for sentinel lymph node biopsy and lymphadenectomy is important in clinical management of patients with metastatic cancers. However, the traditional sentinel lymph node mapping with visible dyes is limited by the penetration depth of light and fast clearance of the dyes. On the other hand, sentinel lymph node mapping with radionucleotide technique has intrinsically low spatial resolution and does not provide anatomic details in the sentinel lymph node mapping procedure. This work reports the development of a dual modality imaging probe with magnetic resonance and near infrared imaging capabilities for sentinel lymph node mapping using magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (10 nm core size) conjugated with a near infrared molecule with emission at 830 nm. Accumulation of magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles in sentinel lymph nodes leads to strong T2 weighted magnetic resonance imaging contrast that can be potentially used for preoperative localization of sentinel lymph nodes, while conjugated near infrared molecules provide optical imaging tracking of lymph nodes with a high signal to background ratio. The new magnetic nanoparticle based dual imaging probe exhibits a significant longer lymph node retention time. Near infrared signals from nanoparticle conjugated near infrared dyes last up to 60 min in sentinel lymph node compared to that of 25 min for the free near infrared dyes in a mouse model. Furthermore, axillary lymph nodes, in addition to sentinel lymph nodes, can be also visualized with this probe, given its slow clearance and sufficient sensitivity. Therefore, this new dual modality imaging probe with the tissue penetration and sensitive detection of sentinel lymph nodes can be applied for preoperative survey of lymph nodes with magnetic resonance imaging and allows intraoperative sentinel lymph node mapping using near infrared optical devices.
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- Zhengyang Zhou
- Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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Can MF, Yagci G, Cetiner S. Systematic Review of Studies Investigating Sentinel Node Navigation Surgery and Lymphatic Mapping for Gastric Cancer. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2013; 23:651-62. [DOI: 10.1089/lap.2012.0311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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- Mehmet Fatih Can
- Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Gulhane School of Medicine, Etlik, Ankara, Turkey
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- Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Gulhane School of Medicine, Etlik, Ankara, Turkey
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- Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Gulhane School of Medicine, Etlik, Ankara, Turkey
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Fang M, Peng CW, Pang DW, Li Y. Quantum dots for cancer research: current status, remaining issues, and future perspectives. Cancer Biol Med 2013; 9:151-63. [PMID: 23691472 PMCID: PMC3643664 DOI: 10.7497/j.issn.2095-3941.2012.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2012] [Accepted: 08/19/2012] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Cancer is a major threat to public health in the 21st century because it is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. The mechanisms of carcinogenesis, cancer invasion, and metastasis remain unclear. Thus, the development of a novel approach for cancer detection is urgent, and real-time monitoring is crucial in revealing its underlying biological mechanisms. With the optical and chemical advantages of quantum dots (QDs), QD-based nanotechnology is helpful in constructing a biomedical imaging platform for cancer behavior study. This review mainly focuses on the application of QD-based nanotechnology in cancer cell imaging and tumor microenvironment studies both in vivo and in vitro, as well as the remaining issues and future perspectives.
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- Min Fang
- Department of Oncology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Hubei Key Laboratory of Tumor Biological Behaviors & Hubei Cancer Clinical Study Center, Wuhan 430071, China
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Cassette E, Helle M, Bezdetnaya L, Marchal F, Dubertret B, Pons T. Design of new quantum dot materials for deep tissue infrared imaging. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2013; 65:719-31. [PMID: 22981756 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2012.08.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 103] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2011] [Revised: 07/11/2012] [Accepted: 08/24/2012] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Near infrared fluorescence offers several advantages for tissue and in vivo imaging thanks to deeper photon penetration. In this article, we review a promising class of near infrared emitting probes based on semiconductor quantum dots (QDs), which have the potential to considerably improve in vivo fluorescence imaging thanks to their high brightness and stability. We discuss in particular the different criteria to optimize the design of near infrared QDs. We present the recent developments in the synthesis of novel QD materials and their different in vivo imaging applications, including lymph node localization, vasculature imaging, tumor localization, as well as cell tracking and QD-based multimodal probes.
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Zhang H, Uselman RR, Yee D. Exogenous near-infrared fluorophores and their applications in cancer diagnosis: biological and clinical perspectives. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2013; 5:241-51. [PMID: 21566703 DOI: 10.1517/17530059.2011.566858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Near-infrared fluorescent (NIRF) imaging is a rapidly growing research field which has the potential to be an important imaging modality in cancer diagnosis. Various exogenous NIR fluorophores have been developed for the technique, including small molecule fluorophores and nanoparticles. NIRF imaging has been used in animal models for the detection of cancer overthe last twenty years and has in recent years been used in human clinical trials. AREAS COVERED This article describes the types and characteristics of exogenous fluorophores available for in vivo fluorescent cancer imaging. The article also discusses the progression of NIRF cancer imaging over recent years and its future challenges, from both a biological and clinical perspective. in The review also looks at its application for lymph node mapping, tumor targeting and characterization, and tumor margin definition for surgical guidance. EXPERT OPINION NIRF imaging is not in routine clinical cancer practice; yet, the authors predict that techniques using NIR fluorophores for tumor margin definition and lymph node mapping will enter clinical practice in the near future. The authors also anticipate that NIRF imaging research will lead to the development of flurophores with 'high brightness' that will overcome the limited penetration of this modality and be better suited for non invasive tumor targeting.
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- Hua Zhang
- Department of Medicine, Masonic Cancer Center, MMC 806, 420 Delaware St SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55455, USA,
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Zhang YP, Sun P, Zhang XR, Yang WL. In vitro gastric cancer cell imaging using near-infrared quantum dot-conjugated CC49. Oncol Lett 2012; 4:996-1002. [PMID: 23162639 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2012.870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2012] [Accepted: 08/08/2012] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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In this experiment, we developed a bioprobe label for immunofluorescence using gastric tumor-specific quantum dots (QDs) to detect gastric tumor cells in vitro. The fluorescent probe, which is capable of specifically labeling gastric tumor cells, was constructed by taking advantage of the unique and superior properties of QDs. We grafted primary QDs onto the tumor-associated glycoprotein 72 (TAG-72) monoclonal antibody CC49 to produce CC49-QDs that specifically label tumor cells. Following a series of tests on the diameter and emission spectrum of CC49-QDs, they were employed in immunofluorescence analysis. Transmission electron microscopy and fluorescence spectrum analyses indicated that CC49-QDs had a 0.25 nm higher average diameter than the primary QDs, and that the grafted CC49 had no difference in optical properties compared to the primary QDs. In cell imaging, the cells labeled with CC49-QDs generated brighter fluorescence compared with the cells of the primary QD group. The results of immunofluorescence analysis demonstrated that antibody grafting reinforced the specific binding of QDs to tumor cells. This probe may also be further applied to live gastric cancer animal models to track lymphatic metastasis. In addition, it may potentially offer theoretical support for lymphadenectomy in the treatment of gastric cancer.
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Mortensen LJ, Ravichandran S, Delouise LA. The impact of UVB exposure and differentiation state of primary keratinocytes on their interaction with quantum dots. Nanotoxicology 2012; 7:1244-54. [PMID: 22998293 DOI: 10.3109/17435390.2012.733437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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In this study we utilised an in vitro model system to gain insight into the potential cellular interactions that quantum dot (QD) nanoparticles may experience while transiting the viable skin epidermis, and we consider the effects of UVB exposure. UVB skin exposure is known to induce a skin barrier defect that facilitates QD stratum corneum penetration. Primary human keratinocytes were cultured in low and high calcium to induce basal and differentiated phenotypes, respectively. Results suggest that differentiation state plays a role in keratinocyte response to UVB exposure and exposure to negatively charged CdSe/ZnS core/shell QD. QD cell uptake increased with QD dose but association with differentiated cells was significantly lower than the basal keratinocyte phenotype. Differentiated keratinocytes were also less sensitive to the cytotoxic effects of UVB exposure. We did not observe an effect of UVB preexposure on QD cytotoxicity level despite the fact that fluorescent microscopy and flow cytometry data suggest that UVB may slightly increase QD uptake in the basal cell phenotype. The implications of these findings for assessing potential risk of human skin exposure are discussed.
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- Luke J Mortensen
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Rochester , Rochester, NY , USA
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Fujii H, Idoine JD, Gioux S, Accorsi R, Slochower DR, Lanza RC, Frangioni JV. Optimization of coded aperture radioscintigraphy for sentinel lymph node mapping. Mol Imaging Biol 2012; 14:173-82. [PMID: 21567254 DOI: 10.1007/s11307-011-0494-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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PURPOSE Radioscintigraphic imaging during sentinel lymph node (SLN) mapping could potentially improve localization; however, parallel-hole collimators have certain limitations. In this study, we explored the use of coded aperture (CA) collimators. PROCEDURES Equations were derived for the six major dependent variables of CA collimators (i.e., masks) as a function of the ten major independent variables, and an optimized mask was fabricated. After validation, dual-modality CA and near-infrared (NIR) fluorescence SLN mapping were performed in pigs. RESULTS Mask optimization required the judicious balance of competing dependent variables, resulting in sensitivity of 0.35%, XY resolution of 2.0 mm, and Z resolution of 4.2 mm at an 11.5-cm field of view. The findings in pigs suggested that NIR fluorescence imaging and CA radioscintigraphy could be complementary, but present difficult technical challenges. CONCLUSIONS This study lays the foundation for using CA collimation for SLN mapping, and also exposes several problems that require further investigation.
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- Hirofumi Fujii
- Division of Hematology/Oncology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA 02215, USA
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Noh YW, Kong SH, Choi DY, Park HS, Yang HK, Lee HJ, Kim HC, Kang KW, Sung MH, Lim YT. Near-infrared emitting polymer nanogels for efficient sentinel lymph node mapping. ACS NANO 2012; 6:7820-7831. [PMID: 22862428 DOI: 10.1021/nn301949y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Sentinel lymph node (SLN) mapping has been widely used to predict the metastatic spread of primary tumor to regional lymph nodes in clinical practice. In this research, a new near-infrared (NIR)-emitting polymer nanogel (NIR-PNG) having a hydrodynamic diameter of about 30 nm, which is optimal for lymph node uptake, was developed. The NIR-emitting polymer nanoprobes were designed and synthesized by conjugating IRDye800 organic dye to biodegradable pullulan-cholesterol polymer nanogels. The NIR-PNG nanoprobes were found to be photostable compared with the IRDye800-free dye at room temperature. Upon intradermal injection of the NIR-PNG into the front paw of a mouse, the nanoprobes entered the lymphatic system and migrated to the axillary lymph node within 2 min. The NIR fluorescence signal intensity and retention time of NIR-PNG in the lymph node were superior to the corresponding properties of the IRDye800-free dye. A immunohistofluorescence study of the SLN resected under NIR imaging revealed that the NIR-PNG nanoprobes were predominantly co-localized with macrophages and dendritic cells. Intradermal injection of NIR-PNG nanoprobes into the thigh of a pig permitted real-time imaging of the lymphatic flow toward the SLN. The position of the SLN was identified within 1 min with the help of the NIR fluorescence images. Taken together, the experimental results demonstrating the enhanced photostability and retention time of the NIR-PNG provide strong evidence for the potential utility of these polymer probes in cancer surgery such as SLN mapping.
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- Young-Woock Noh
- Graduate School and Department of Analytical Science and Technology, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 305-764, South Korea
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Probst J, Dembski S, Milde M, Rupp S. Luminescent nanoparticles and their use for in vitro and in vivo diagnostics. Expert Rev Mol Diagn 2012; 12:49-64. [PMID: 22133119 DOI: 10.1586/erm.11.86] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Fluorescence spectroscopy has been shown to be a useful tool for a broad variety of biological and medical applications. Many of the analytical methods, as used for tumor marker and gene mutation detection, recognition of pathogens or monitoring of cell-related processes, are based on the labeling of the investigating object with luminescent nanoparticles. Owing to their size, which is comparable to that of biomolecules, and to their extraordinary optical properties, luminescent nanoparticles could well improve the sensitivity and flexibility of current detection techniques. This article provides a general overview of the synthesis, properties and application of luminescent semiconductor, metal and inorganic nanoparticles for in vitro and in vivo diagnostics, also reflecting the aspect of biocompatibility.
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- Jörn Probst
- Fraunhofer Institute for Silicate Research ISC, Würzburg, Germany.
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Pericleous P, Gazouli M, Lyberopoulou A, Rizos S, Nikiteas N, Efstathopoulos EP. Quantum dots hold promise for early cancer imaging and detection. Int J Cancer 2012; 131:519-28. [PMID: 22411309 DOI: 10.1002/ijc.27528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2012] [Accepted: 02/27/2012] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Despite all major breakthroughs in recent years of research concerning the complex events that lead to cancer expression and metastasis, we are not yet able to effectively treat cancer that has spread to vital organs. The various clinical phases originating from cancer diagnosis through treatment and prognosis require a comprehensive understanding of these events, to utilise pre-symptomatic, minimally invasive and targeted cancer management techniques. Current imaging modalities such as ultrasound, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and gamma scintigraphy facilitate the pre-operative study of tumours, but they have been rendered unable to visualise cancer in early stages, due to their intrinsic limitations. The semiconductor nanocrystal quantum dots (QDs) have excellent photo-physical properties, and the QDs-based probes have achieved encouraging developments in cellular (in vitro) and in vivo molecular imaging. However, the same unique physical and chemical properties which renowned QDs attractive may be associated with their potentially catastrophic effects on living cells and tissues. There are critical issues that need to be further examined to properly assess the risks associated with the manufacturing and use of QDs in cancer management. In this review, we aim to describe the current utilisation of QDs as well as their future prospective to decipher and confront cancer.
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Design and Engineering of Multifunctional Quantum Dot-Based Nanoparticles for Simultaneous Therapeutic-Diagnostic Applications. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2012. [DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4614-2305-8_16] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/19/2023]
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Luo G, Long J, Zhang B, Liu C, Ji S, Xu J, Yu X, Ni Q. Quantum dots in cancer therapy. Expert Opin Drug Deliv 2011; 9:47-58. [PMID: 22171712 DOI: 10.1517/17425247.2012.638624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Quantum dots (QDs) are nanometer-size luminescent semiconductor nanocrystals. Their unique optical properties, such as high brightness, long-term stability, simultaneous detection of multiple signals and tunable emission spectra, make them appealing as potential diagnostic and therapeutic systems in the field of oncology. AREAS COVERED This paper summarizes the recent progress of promising applications of QDs in cancer therapy, from the following aspects: identifying molecular targets, sentinel lymph-node mapping, surgical oncology, drug delivery and tracking, fluorescence resonance energy transfer and photodynamic therapy, personalized and predictive medicine, and multifunctional design and development. Limitations and toxicity issues related to QDs in living organisms are also discussed. EXPERT OPINION Bioconjugated QDs can be used to identify potential molecular biomarkers for cancer diagnosis, treatment and prognosis. They may allow the surgeon to map sentinel lymph nodes and perform a complete surgical resection. Their unique optical properties make them ideal donors of fluorescence resonance energy transfer and photodynamic therapy studies. Multifunctional QDs have become effective materials for synchronous cancer diagnosis, targeting and treatment. For QDs, toxicity remains the major barrier to clinical translation.
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- Guopei Luo
- Fudan University Shanghai, Shanghai Cancer Center, Department of Pancreas & Hepatobiliary Surgery, No. 270, Dong'An Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai, 200032, China
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Can MF, Yagci G, Cetiner S. Sentinel lymph node biopsy for gastric cancer: Where do we stand? World J Gastrointest Surg 2011; 3:131-7. [PMID: 22007282 PMCID: PMC3192223 DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v3.i9.131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2011] [Revised: 08/27/2011] [Accepted: 09/12/2011] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Development of sentinel node navigation surgery (SNNS) and advances in minimally invasive surgical techniques have greatly shaped the modern day approach to gastric cancer surgery. An extensive body of knowledge now exists on this type of clinical application but is principally composed of single institute studies. Certain dye tracers, such as isosulfan blue or patent blue violet, have been widely utilized with a notable amount of success; however, indocyanine green is gaining popularity. The double tracer method, a synchronized use of dye and radio-isotope tracers, appears to be superior to any of the dyes alone. In the meantime, the concepts of infrared ray electronic endoscopy, florescence imaging, nanoparticles and near-infrared technology are emerging as particularly promising alternative techniques. Hematoxylin and eosin staining remains the main method for the detection of sentinel lymph node (SLN) metastases. Several specialized centers have begun to employ immunohistochemical staining for this type of clinical analysis but the equipment costs involving the associated ultra-rapid processing systems is limiting its widespread application. Laparoscopic function-preserving resection of primary tumor from the stomach in conjunction with lymphatic basin dissection navigated by SLN identification represents the current paramount of SNNS for early gastric cancer. Patients with cT3 stage or higher still require standard D2 dissection.
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- Mehmet Fatih Can
- Mehmet Fatih Can, Gokhan Yagci, Sadettin Cetiner, Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Gulhane School of Medicine, 06018, Etlik, Ankara, Turkey
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Vibin M, Vinayakan R, John A, Raji V, Rejiya CS, Abraham A. Fluorescence imaging of stem cells, cancer cells and semi-thin sections of tissues using silica-coated CdSe quantum dots. J Fluoresc 2011; 21:1365-70. [PMID: 21221743 DOI: 10.1007/s10895-010-0818-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2010] [Accepted: 12/29/2010] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Trioctylphosphine oxide capped cadmium selenide quantum dots, synthesized in organic media were rendered water soluble by silica overcoating. Silanisation was done by a simple reverse microemulsion method using aminopropyl silane as the silica precursor. Further, the strong photoluminescence of the silica-coated CdSe quantum dots has been utilized to visualize rabbit adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells (RADMSCs) and Daltons lymphoma ascites (DLA) cancerous cells in vitro. Subsequently the in vivo fluorescence behaviours of QDs in the tissues were also demonstrated by intravenous administration of the QDs in Swiss albino mice. The fluorescence microscopic images in the stem cells, cancer cells and semi-thin sections of mice organs proved the strong luminescence property of silica-coated quantum dots under biological systems. These results establish silica-coated CdSe QDs as extremely useful tools for molecular imaging and cell tracking to study the cell division and metastasis of cancer and other diseases.
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- M Vibin
- Department of Biochemistry, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, 695581 Kerala, India
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Altinoğlu EI, Adair JH. Near infrared imaging with nanoparticles. WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS-NANOMEDICINE AND NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY 2010; 2:461-77. [PMID: 20135691 DOI: 10.1002/wnan.77] [Citation(s) in RCA: 119] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Near infrared imaging has presented itself as a powerful diagnostic technique with potential to serve as a minimally invasive, nonionizing method for sensitive, deep tissue diagnostic imaging. This potential is further realized with the use of nanoparticle (NP)-based near infrared (NIR) contrast agents that are not prone to the rapid photobleaching and instability of their organic counterparts. This review discusses applications that have successfully demonstrated the utility of nanoparticles for NIR imaging, including NIR-emitting semiconductor quantum dots (QDs), resonant gold nanoshells, and dye-encapsulating nanoparticles. NIR QDs demonstrate superior optical performance with exceptional fluorescence brightness stability. However, the heavy metal composition and high propensity for toxicity hinder future application in clinical environments. NIR resonant gold nanoshells also exhibit brilliant signal intensities and likewise have none of the photo- or chemical-instabilities characteristic of organic contrast agents. However, concerns regarding ineffectual clearance and long-term accumulation in nontarget organs are a major issue for this technology. Finally, NIR dye-encapsulating nanoparticles synthesized from calcium phosphate (CP) also demonstrate improved optical performances by shielding the component dye from undesirable environmental influences, thereby enhancing quantum yields, emission brightness, and fluorescent lifetime. Calcium phosphate nanoparticle (CPNP) contrast agents are neither toxic, nor have issues with long-term sequestering, as they are readily dissolved in low pH environments and ultimately absorbed into the system. Though perhaps not as optically superior as QDs or nanoshells, these are a completely nontoxic, bioresorbable option for NP-based NIR imaging that still effectively improves the optical performance of conventional organic agents.
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- Erhan I Altinoğlu
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802, USA
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Hutteman M, Choi HS, Mieog JSD, van der Vorst JR, Ashitate Y, Kuppen PJK, van Groningen MC, Löwik CWGM, Smit VTHBM, van de Velde CJH, Frangioni JV, Vahrmeijer AL. Clinical translation of ex vivo sentinel lymph node mapping for colorectal cancer using invisible near-infrared fluorescence light. Ann Surg Oncol 2010; 18:1006-14. [PMID: 21080086 PMCID: PMC3052497 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-010-1426-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2010] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Background Sentinel lymph node (SLN) mapping in colorectal cancer may have prognostic and therapeutic significance; however, currently available techniques are not optimal. We hypothesized that the combination of invisible near-infrared (NIR) fluorescent light and ex vivo injection could solve remaining problems of SLN mapping in colorectal cancer. Methods The FLARE imaging system was used for real-time identification of SLNs after injection of the NIR lymphatic tracer HSA800 in the colon and rectum of (n = 4) pigs. A total of 32 SLN mappings were performed in vivo and ex vivo after oncologic resection using an identical injection technique. Guided by these results, SLN mappings were performed in ex vivo tissue specimens of 24 consecutive colorectal cancer patients undergoing resection. Results Lymph flow could be followed in real-time from the injection site to the SLN using NIR fluorescence. In pigs, the SLN was identified in 32 of 32 (100%) of SLN mappings under both in vivo and ex vivo conditions. Clinically, SLNs were identified in all patients (n = 24) using the ex vivo strategy within 5 min after injection of fluorescent tracer. Also, 9 patients showed lymph node involvement (N1 disease). In 1 patient, a 3-mm mesenteric metastasis was found adjacent to a tumor-negative SLN. Conclusions The current pilot study shows proof of principle that ex vivo NIR fluorescence-guided SLN mapping can provide high-sensitivity, rapid, and accurate identification of SLNs in colon and rectum. This creates an experimental platform to test optimized, non-FDA-approved NIR fluorescent lymphatic tracers in a clinical setting.
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- Merlijn Hutteman
- Department of Surgery, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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Choi HS, Frangioni JV. Nanoparticles for Biomedical Imaging: Fundamentals of Clinical Translation. Mol Imaging 2010. [DOI: 10.2310/7290.2010.00031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 127] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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- Hak Soo Choi
- From the Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine, and Department of Radiology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA
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- From the Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine, and Department of Radiology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA
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Cong L, Takeda M, Hamanaka Y, Gonda K, Watanabe M, Kumasaka M, Kobayashi Y, Kobayashi M, Ohuchi N. Uniform silica coated fluorescent nanoparticles: synthetic method, improved light stability and application to visualize lymph network tracer. PLoS One 2010; 5:e13167. [PMID: 20976187 PMCID: PMC2956628 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0013167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2010] [Accepted: 08/05/2010] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Background The sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) was developed as a new modality in the surgical diagnosis of lymph node metastases. Dye and radioisotope are major tracers for the detection of sentinel lymph nodes (SLN). Dye tends to excessively infiltrate into the interstitium due to their small size (less than several nanometers), resulting in difficulties in maintaining clear surgical fields. Radioisotopes are available in limited number of hospitals. Fluorescent nanoparticles are good candidates for SLN tracer to solve these problems, as we can choose suitable particle size and fluorescence wavelength of near-infrared. However, the use of nanoparticles faces safety issues, and many attempts have been performed by giving insulating coats on nanoparticles. In addition, the preparation of the uniform insulating layer is important to decrease variations in the quality as an SLN tracer. Methodology/Principal Findings We herein succeeded in coating fluorescent polystyrene nanoparticles of 40 nm with uniform silica layer of 13 nm by the modified Stöber method. The light stability of silica coated nanoparticles was 1.3-fold greater than noncoated nanoparticles. The popliteal lymph node could be visualized by the silica coated nanoparticles with injection in the rat feet. Conclusions/Significance The silica coated nanoparticles in lymph nodes could be observed by transmission electron microscope, suggesting that our silica coating method is useful as a SLN tracer with highly precise distribution of nanoparticles in histological evaluation. We also demonstrated for the first time that a prolonged enhancement of SLN is caused by the phagocytosis of fluorescent nanoparticles by both macrophages and dendritic cells.
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- Liman Cong
- Department of Nano-Medical Science, Graduate School of Medicine, Tohoku University, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
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- Department of Nano-Medical Science, Graduate School of Medicine, Tohoku University, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Graduate School of Medicine, Tohoku University, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
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- Department of Nano-Medical Science, Graduate School of Medicine, Tohoku University, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
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- Department of Pathology, Tohoku University Hospital, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
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- Department of Electronics and Intelligent Systems, Tohoku Institute of Technology, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
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- Department of Biomolecular Functional Engineering, College of Engineering, Ibaraki University, Hitachi, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Department of Electronics and Intelligent Systems, Tohoku Institute of Technology, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
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- Department of Nano-Medical Science, Graduate School of Medicine, Tohoku University, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
- Department of Surgical Oncology, Graduate School of Medicine, Tohoku University, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
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Diagaradjane P, Deorukhkar A, Gelovani JG, Maru DM, Krishnan S. Gadolinium chloride augments tumor-specific imaging of targeted quantum dots in vivo. ACS NANO 2010; 4:4131-41. [PMID: 20586481 PMCID: PMC3090730 DOI: 10.1021/nn901919w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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Nonspecific sequestration of nanoparticles by the reticulo-endothelial system (RES) results in the degradation of image quality of nanoparticle-based imaging. We demonstrate that gadolinium chloride (GdCl3) pretreatment inactivates RES macrophages, thereby increasing circulatory time and amplifying the tumor-specific signal of conjugated nanoparticles in vivo. The experimental results were validated using compartmental modeling, and the rate parameters for the observed kinetics pattern were estimated. This pretreatment strategy could have broad applicability across biomedical applications utilizing theranostic nanoparticles that are sequestered by the RES.
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- Parmeswaran Diagaradjane
- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas 77030
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas 77030
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- Department of Experimental Diagnostic Imaging, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas 77030
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- Department of Pathology, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas 77030
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas 77030
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Mieog JSD, Vahrmeijer AL, Hutteman M, van der Vorst JR, van Hooff MD, Dijkstra J, Kuppen PJ, Keijzer R, Kaijzel EL, Que I, van de Velde CJ, Löwik CW. Novel Intraoperative Near-Infrared Fluorescence Camera System for Optical Image-Guided Cancer Surgery. Mol Imaging 2010. [DOI: 10.2310/7290.2010.00014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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- J. Sven D. Mieog
- From the Department of Surgery; Department of Radiology, Division of Image Processing; and Department of Endocrinology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- From the Department of Surgery; Department of Radiology, Division of Image Processing; and Department of Endocrinology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- From the Department of Surgery; Department of Radiology, Division of Image Processing; and Department of Endocrinology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- From the Department of Surgery; Department of Radiology, Division of Image Processing; and Department of Endocrinology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- From the Department of Surgery; Department of Radiology, Division of Image Processing; and Department of Endocrinology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- From the Department of Surgery; Department of Radiology, Division of Image Processing; and Department of Endocrinology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- From the Department of Surgery; Department of Radiology, Division of Image Processing; and Department of Endocrinology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- From the Department of Surgery; Department of Radiology, Division of Image Processing; and Department of Endocrinology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- From the Department of Surgery; Department of Radiology, Division of Image Processing; and Department of Endocrinology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- From the Department of Surgery; Department of Radiology, Division of Image Processing; and Department of Endocrinology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- From the Department of Surgery; Department of Radiology, Division of Image Processing; and Department of Endocrinology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- From the Department of Surgery; Department of Radiology, Division of Image Processing; and Department of Endocrinology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
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Kosaka N, McCann TE, Mitsunaga M, Choyke PL, Kobayashi H. Real-time optical imaging using quantum dot and related nanocrystals. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2010; 5:765-76. [PMID: 20662647 PMCID: PMC3420008 DOI: 10.2217/nnm.10.49] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Biomedical optical imaging is rapidly evolving because of its desirable features of rapid frame rates, high sensitivity, low cost, portability and lack of radiation. Quantum dots are attractive as imaging agents owing to their high brightness, and photo- and bio-stability. Here, the current status of in vitro and in vivo real-time optical imaging with quantum dots is reviewed. In addition, we consider related nanocrystals based on solid-state semiconductors, including upconverting nanoparticles and bioluminescence resonance energy transfer quantum dots. These particles can improve the signal-to-background ratio for real-time imaging largely by suppressing background signal. Although toxicity and biodistribution of quantum dots and their close relatives remain prime concerns for translation to human imaging, these agents have many desirable features that should be explored for medical purposes.
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- Nobuyuki Kosaka
- Molecular Imaging Program, Center, for Cancer Research, National Cancer, Institute, National Institutes of Health, 10 Center Dr., Bethesda, MD 20892–1088, USA
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- Molecular Imaging Program, Center, for Cancer Research, National Cancer, Institute, National Institutes of Health, 10 Center Dr., Bethesda, MD 20892–1088, USA
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- Molecular Imaging Program, Center, for Cancer Research, National Cancer, Institute, National Institutes of Health, 10 Center Dr., Bethesda, MD 20892–1088, USA
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- Molecular Imaging Program, Center, for Cancer Research, National Cancer, Institute, National Institutes of Health, 10 Center Dr., Bethesda, MD 20892–1088, USA
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- Molecular Imaging Program, Center, for Cancer Research, National Cancer, Institute, National Institutes of Health, 10 Center Dr., Bethesda, MD 20892–1088, USA
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Clinical potential of quantum dots. J Biomed Biotechnol 2010; 2007:76087. [PMID: 18317518 PMCID: PMC2254660 DOI: 10.1155/2007/76087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2007] [Revised: 07/27/2007] [Accepted: 12/13/2007] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Advances in nanotechnology have led to the development of novel fluorescent probes called quantum dots. Quantum dots have revolutionalized the processes of tagging molecules within research settings and are improving sentinel lymph node mapping and identification in vivo studies. As the unique physical and chemical properties of these fluorescent probes are being unraveled, new potential methods of early cancer detection, rapid spread and therapeutic management, that is, photodynamic therapy are being explored. Encouraging results of optical and real time identification of sentinel lymph nodes and lymph flow using quantum dots in vivo models are emerging. Quantum dots have also superseded many of the limitations of organic fluorophores and are a promising alternative as a research tool. In this review, we examine the promising clinical potential of quantum dots, their hindrances for clinical use and the current progress in abrogating their inherent toxicity.
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Khullar O, Frangioni JV, Grinstaff M, Colson YL. Image-guided sentinel lymph node mapping and nanotechnology-based nodal treatment in lung cancer using invisible near-infrared fluorescent light. Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2010; 21:309-15. [PMID: 20226343 DOI: 10.1053/j.semtcvs.2009.11.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/18/2009] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Current methods for sentinel lymph node (SLN) mapping and nodal treatment in lung cancer remain inadequate for routine clinical use. In this study, we discuss the potential for using the combination of invisible near-infrared (NIR) fluorescent light and nanotechnology for these applications. NIR fluorescence imaging has recently received significant attention for in vivo imaging applications because of its low tissue autofluorescence, high photon penetration into living tissue, and high signal-to-background ratio. Our large animal in vivo studies have been able to successfully identify SLNs in lung tissue, and several clinical studies have examined the use of NIR fluorescence imaging systems for SLN mapping in breast and gastric cancer. Promising new nanoparticle technologies, when combined with NIR fluorescence imaging, offer the potential for image-guided treatment of lymph nodes at high risk for tumor recurrence. This review provides a theoretic and empiric framework for developing the next generation of diagnostic and therapeutic agents for lung cancer.
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- Onkar Khullar
- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, USA
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Hikage M, Gonda K, Takeda M, Kamei T, Kobayashi M, Kumasaka M, Watanabe M, Satomi S, Ohuchi N. Nano-imaging of the lymph network structure with quantum dots. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2010; 21:185103. [PMID: 20388975 DOI: 10.1088/0957-4484/21/18/185103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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Sentinel lymph node diagnosis contributes to operative strategy in cancer surgery. During lymph node metastasis, cancer cells first reach the sentinel lymph node (SLN) via lymph flow. To perform SLN biopsy effectively, it is important that cancer cells are detected with high sensitivity in SLN connected to the tumor site. Here we present a method to visualize a high-risk area in the SLN for lymph node metastasis with a high degree of accuracy. Quantum dots (QDs), bright fluorescent nanoparticles, were endoscopically injected into the gastrointestinal wall of pigs, and their signal was specifically detected in the SLN with a laparoscopic device. Single-particle imaging under a confocal microscope showed that the QDs were distributed heterogeneously in the SLN and that their distribution marked the inflow locus of afferent lymphatic vessels where lymph node metastasis begins. Moreover, we developed a method using cellular marker conjugated QDs that visualizes specific cells in SLNs, suggesting that this method can be applied for the detection of cancer cells in sentinel lymph nodes using tumor-specific-molecular conjugated QDs. These results show that our method might significantly increase the detection rate of cancer metastasis in SLNs.
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- Makoto Hikage
- Department of Nano-Medical Science, Graduate School of Medicine, Tohoku University, Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8575, Japan
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Surgery is currently the most effective and widely used procedure in treating human cancers, and the single most important predictor of patient survival is a complete surgical resection. Major opportunities exist to develop new and innovative technologies that could help the surgeon to delineate tumor margins, to identify residual tumor cells and micrometastases, and to determine if the tumor has been completely removed. Here we discuss recent advances in nanotechnology and optical instrumentation, and how these advances can be integrated for applications in surgical oncology. A fundamental rationale is that nanometer-sized particles such as quantum dots and colloidal gold have functional and structural properties that are not available from either discrete molecules or bulk materials. When conjugated with targeting ligands such as monoclonal antibodies, peptides, or small molecules, these nanoparticles can be used to target malignant tumor cells and tumor microenvironments with high specificity and affinity. In the "mesoscopic" size range of 10-100 nm, nanoparticles also have large surface areas for conjugating to multiple diagnostic and therapeutic agents, opening new possibilities in integrated cancer imaging and therapy.
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- Sunil Singhal
- Division of Thoracic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, USA.
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Aswathy RG, Yoshida Y, Maekawa T, Kumar DS. Near-infrared quantum dots for deep tissue imaging. Anal Bioanal Chem 2010; 397:1417-35. [PMID: 20349348 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-010-3643-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 120] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2009] [Revised: 02/24/2010] [Accepted: 03/07/2010] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Developments in nanotechnology have paved the way for the early detection, treatment, and prevention of several tumors which affect mankind. In the past few years, near-infrared (NIR) fluorescence imaging techniques have emerged that enable the in vivo imaging of physiological, metabolic, and molecular function. The NIR window, also known as the diagnostic window (700-900 nm), can be explored for sensitive detection techniques. Nanoparticles, particularly semiconductor quantum dots (QDs), can be utilized for the purpose of optical imaging. These semiconductor QDs possess novel electronic, optical, magnetic, and structural properties which are quite different from those of bulk materials. NIR QDs with these unique properties can be utilized as contrast agents for optical imaging, particularly for deep tissue imaging. Deep tissue imaging provides more information about the pathological status of the disease, which makes the treatment more effective and efficient. In this review we highlight the importance of NIR QDs as probes for optical imaging. We describe the different types of NIR QDs, their synthesis, and their application for deep tissue imaging along with recently developed self-illuminating NIR QDs.
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- Ravindran Girija Aswathy
- Bio Nano Electronics Research Center, Graduate School of Interdisciplinary New Science, Toyo University, Kawagoe, Saitama 350-8585, Japan
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Ravizzini G, Turkbey B, Barrett T, Kobayashi H, Choyke PL. Nanoparticles in sentinel lymph node mapping. WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS-NANOMEDICINE AND NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY 2010; 1:610-23. [PMID: 20049820 DOI: 10.1002/wnan.48] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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The lymph nodes and lymphatic vessels are more difficult to access than most vascular structures. Interstitial injection of imaging agents is often necessary to opacify the lymphatics. Traditionally, radionuclide methods of sentinel node imaging have dominated this field, however, limitations in resolution and exposure to radiation have encouraged the development of newer imaging methods. Among these are magnetic resonance lymphography in which a Gadolinium labeled nanoparticle is injected and imaged providing superior anatomic resolution and assessment of lymphatic dynamics. Optical imaging employing various nanoparticles including quantum dots also provide the capability of mapping each lymphatic basin in another "color". Taken together this "toolbox" of lymphatic imaging agents is poised to improve our understanding of the lymphatic system.
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- Gregory Ravizzini
- Molecular Imaging Program, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
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PATSIKAS MICHAILN, PAPADOPOULOU PARASKEVIL, CHARITANTI AFRODITI, KAZAKOS GEORGEM, SOULTANI CHRISTINAB, TZIRIS NIKOLAOSE, TZEGAS SOTIRIOSI, JAKOVLJEVIC SAMUEL, SAVAS IOANNIS, STAMOULAS KONSTANTINOSG. COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY AND RADIOGRAPHIC INDIRECT LYMPHOGRAPHY FOR VISUALIZATION OF MAMMARY LYMPHATIC VESSELS AND THE SENTINEL LYMPH NODE IN NORMAL CATS. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2010; 51:299-304. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1740-8261.2009.01657.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Fluorescence imaging and whole-body biodistribution of near-infrared-emitting quantum dots after subcutaneous injection for regional lymph node mapping in mice. Mol Imaging Biol 2009; 12:394-405. [PMID: 19936843 DOI: 10.1007/s11307-009-0288-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2009] [Revised: 07/10/2009] [Accepted: 07/29/2009] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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PURPOSE This study compares fluorescence imaging to mass spectroscopy (inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy, ICP-MS) for detection of quantum dots (QDs) in sentinel lymph node (LN) mapping of breast cancer. PROCEDURES We study the accumulation of near-infrared-emitting QDs into regional LNs and their whole-body biodistribution in mice after subcutaneous injection, using in vivo fluorescence imaging and ex vivo elemental analysis by ICP-MS. RESULTS We show that the QD accumulation in regional LNs is detectable by fluorescence imaging as early as 5 min post-delivery. Their concentration reaches a maximum at 4 h then decreases over a 10-day observation period. These data are confirmed by ICP-MS. The QD uptake in other organs, assessed by ICP-MS, increases steadily over time; however, its overall level remains rather low. CONCLUSIONS Fluorescence imaging can be used as a non-invasive alternative to ICP-MS to follow the QD accumulation kinetics into regional LNs.
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