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Gao T, Gao S, Li Y, Zhang R, Dong H. The Down-Shifting Luminescence of Rare-Earth Nanoparticles for Multimodal Imaging and Photothermal Therapy of Breast Cancer. BIOLOGY 2024; 13:156. [PMID: 38534425 DOI: 10.3390/biology13030156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2024] [Revised: 02/13/2024] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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Nanotheranostic agents capable of simultaneously enabling real-time tracking and precise treatment at tumor sites play an increasingly pivotal role in the field of medicine. In this article, we report a novel near-infrared-II window (NIR-II) emitting downconversion rare-earth nanoparticles (RENPs) to improve image-guided therapy for breast cancer. The developed α-NaErF4@NaYF4 nanoparticles (α-Er NPs) have a diameter of approximately 24.1 nm and exhibit superior biocompatibility and negligible toxicity. RENPs exhibit superior imaging quality and photothermal conversion efficiency in the NIR-II range compared to clinically approved indocyanine green (ICG). Under 808 nm laser irradiation, the α-Er NPs achieve significant tumor imaging performance and photothermal effects in vivo in a mouse model of breast cancer. Simultaneously, it combines X-ray computed tomography (CT) and ultrasound (US) tri-modal imaging to guide therapy for cancer. The integration of NIR-II imaging technology and RENPs establishes a promising foundation for future medical applications.
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- Tingting Gao
- The Second Clinical Medical College, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, China
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- The Second Clinical Medical College, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, China
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- The Second Clinical Medical College, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, China
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- The Second Clinical Medical College, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, China
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- The Second Clinical Medical College, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, China
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Zhu H, Ding X, Wang C, Cao M, Yu B, Cong H, Shen Y. Preparation of rare earth-doped nano-fluorescent materials in the second near-infrared region and their application in biological imaging. J Mater Chem B 2024; 12:1947-1972. [PMID: 38299679 DOI: 10.1039/d3tb01987j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2024]
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Second near-infrared (NIR-II) fluorescence imaging (FLI) has gained widespread interest in the biomedical field because of its advantages of high sensitivity and high penetration depth. In particular, rare earth-doped nanoprobes (RENPs) have shown completely different physical and chemical properties from macroscopic substances owing to their unique size and structure. This paper reviews the synthesis methods and types of RENPs for NIR-II imaging, focusing on new methods to enhance the luminous intensity of RENPs and multi-band imaging and multi-mode imaging of RENPs in biological applications. This review also presents an overview of the challenges and future development prospects based on RENPs in NIR-II regional bioimaging.
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- Hetong Zhu
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China.
- State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China.
- State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255000, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, Center for Bionanoengineering, and Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310027, China
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Liu Y, Li J, Xiahou J, Liu Z. Recent Advances in NIR or X-ray Excited Persistent Luminescent Materials for Deep Bioimaging. J Fluoresc 2023:10.1007/s10895-023-03513-8. [PMID: 38008861 DOI: 10.1007/s10895-023-03513-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/28/2023]
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Due to their persistent luminescence, persistent luminescent (PersL) materials have attracted great interest. In the biomedical field, the use of persistent luminescent nanoparticles (PLNPs) eliminates the need for continuous in situ excitation, thereby avoiding interference from tissue autofluorescence and significantly improving the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). Although persistent luminescence materials can emit light continuously, the luminescence intensity of small-sized nanoparticles in vivo decays quickly. Early persistent luminescent nanoparticles were mostly excited by ultraviolet (UV) or visible light and were administered for imaging purposes through ex vivo charging followed by injection into the body. Limited by the low in vivo penetration depth, UV light cannot secondary charge PLNPs that have decayed in vivo, and visible light does not penetrate deep enough to reach deep tissues, which greatly limits the imaging time of persistent luminescent materials. In order to address this issue, the development of PLNPs that can be activated by light sources with superior tissue penetration capabilities is essential. Near-infrared (NIR) light and X-rays are widely recognized as ideal excitation sources, making persistent luminescent materials stimulated by these two sources a prominent area of research in recent years. This review describes NIR and X-ray excitable persistent luminescence materials and their recent advances in bioimaging.
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- Yuanqi Liu
- School of Material Science and Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, China.
- Infovision Optoelectronics (Kunshan)Co, Ltd, Kunshan, 215300, China.
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, China.
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, China.
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He X, Liu S, Hu X, Huang X, Zhang H, Mao X. Precious metal clusters as fundamental agents in bioimaging usability. Front Chem 2023; 11:1296036. [PMID: 38025077 PMCID: PMC10665568 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2023.1296036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Fluorescent nanomaterials (NMs) are widely used in imaging techniques in biomedical research. Especially in bioimaging systems, with the rapid development of imaging nanotechnology, precious metal clusters such as Au, Ag, and Cu NMs have emerged with different functional agents for biomedical applications. Compared with traditional fluorescent molecules, precious metal clusters have the advantages of high optical stability, easy regulation of shape and size, and multifunctionalization. In addition, NMs possess strong photoluminescent properties with good photostability, high release rate, and sub-nanometer size. They could be treated as fundamental agents in bioimaging usability. This review summarizes the recent advances in bioimaging utilization, it conveys that metal clusters refer to Au, Ag, and Cu fluorescent clusters and could provide a generalized overview of their full applications. It includes optical property measurement, precious metal clusters in bioimaging systems, and a rare earth element-doped heterogeneous structure illustrated in biomedical imaging with specific examples, that provide new and innovative ideas for fluorescent NMs in the field of bioimaging usability.
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- Xiaoxiao He
- Department of Medical Engineering, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ultrasound in Medicine and Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ultrasound in Medicine and Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Medical Engineering, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Medical Engineering, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ultrasound in Medicine and Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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Zhu YY, Song L, Zhang YQ, Liu WL, Chen WL, Gao WL, Zhang LX, Wang JZ, Ming ZH, Zhang Y, Zhang GJ. Development of a Rare Earth Nanoprobe Enables In Vivo Real-Time Detection of Sentinel Lymph Node Metastasis of Breast Cancer Using NIR-IIb Imaging. Cancer Res 2023; 83:3428-3441. [PMID: 37540231 PMCID: PMC10570679 DOI: 10.1158/0008-5472.can-22-3432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Revised: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 08/05/2023]
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Sentinel lymph node (SLN) biopsy plays a critical role in axillary staging of breast cancer. However, traditional SLN mapping does not accurately discern the presence or absence of metastatic disease. Detection of SLN metastasis largely hinges on examination of frozen sections or paraffin-embedded tissues post-SLN biopsy. To improve detection of SLN metastasis, we developed a second near-infrared (NIR-II) in vivo fluorescence imaging system, pairing erbium-based rare-earth nanoparticles (ErNP) with bright down-conversion fluorescence at 1,556 nm. To visualize SLNs bearing breast cancer, ErNPs were modified by balixafortide (ErNPs@POL6326), a peptide antagonist of the chemokine receptor CXCR4. The ErNPs@POL6326 probes readily drained into SLNs when delivered subcutaneously, entering metastatic breast tumor cells specifically via CXCR4-mediated endocytosis. NIR fluorescence signals increased significantly in tumor-positive versus tumor-negative SLNs, enabling accurate determination of SLN breast cancer metastasis. In a syngeneic mouse mammary tumor model and a human breast cancer xenograft model, sensitivity for SLN metastasis detection was 92.86% and 93.33%, respectively, and specificity was 96.15% and 96.08%, respectively. Of note, the probes accurately detected both macrometastases and micrometastases in SLNs. These results overall underscore the potential of ErNPs@POL6326 for real-time visualization of SLNs and in vivo screening for SLN metastasis. SIGNIFICANCE NIR-IIb imaging of a rare-earth nanoprobe that is specifically taken up by breast cancer cells can accurately detect breast cancer macrometastases and micrometastases in sentinel lymph nodes.
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- Yuan-Yuan Zhu
- Department of Breast-Thyroid-Surgery and Cancer Center, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
- Fujian Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment in Breast Cancer (Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University), Xiamen, China
- Xiamen Key Laboratory for Endocrine Related Cancer Precision Medicine, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
- Xiamen Research Center of Clinical Medicine in Breast & Thyroid Cancers, Xiamen, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou, China
- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Photoelectric Functional Materials, Xiamen Institute of Rare Earth Materials, Haixi Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen, China
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- Department of Breast-Thyroid-Surgery and Cancer Center, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
- Fujian Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment in Breast Cancer (Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University), Xiamen, China
- Xiamen Key Laboratory for Endocrine Related Cancer Precision Medicine, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
- Xiamen Research Center of Clinical Medicine in Breast & Thyroid Cancers, Xiamen, China
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- Department of Breast-Thyroid-Surgery and Cancer Center, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
- Fujian Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment in Breast Cancer (Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University), Xiamen, China
- Xiamen Key Laboratory for Endocrine Related Cancer Precision Medicine, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
- Xiamen Research Center of Clinical Medicine in Breast & Thyroid Cancers, Xiamen, China
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- Department of Breast-Thyroid-Surgery and Cancer Center, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
- Fujian Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment in Breast Cancer (Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University), Xiamen, China
- Xiamen Key Laboratory for Endocrine Related Cancer Precision Medicine, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
- Xiamen Research Center of Clinical Medicine in Breast & Thyroid Cancers, Xiamen, China
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- Department of Breast-Thyroid-Surgery and Cancer Center, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
- Fujian Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment in Breast Cancer (Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University), Xiamen, China
- Xiamen Key Laboratory for Endocrine Related Cancer Precision Medicine, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
- Xiamen Research Center of Clinical Medicine in Breast & Thyroid Cancers, Xiamen, China
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- Department of Breast-Thyroid-Surgery and Cancer Center, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
- Fujian Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment in Breast Cancer (Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University), Xiamen, China
- Xiamen Key Laboratory for Endocrine Related Cancer Precision Medicine, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
- Xiamen Research Center of Clinical Medicine in Breast & Thyroid Cancers, Xiamen, China
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- Department of Breast-Thyroid-Surgery and Cancer Center, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
- Fujian Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment in Breast Cancer (Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University), Xiamen, China
- Xiamen Key Laboratory for Endocrine Related Cancer Precision Medicine, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
- Xiamen Research Center of Clinical Medicine in Breast & Thyroid Cancers, Xiamen, China
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- Department of Breast-Thyroid-Surgery and Cancer Center, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
- Fujian Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment in Breast Cancer (Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University), Xiamen, China
- Xiamen Key Laboratory for Endocrine Related Cancer Precision Medicine, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
- Xiamen Research Center of Clinical Medicine in Breast & Thyroid Cancers, Xiamen, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou, China
- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Photoelectric Functional Materials, Xiamen Institute of Rare Earth Materials, Haixi Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Breast-Thyroid-Surgery and Cancer Center, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
- Fujian Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment in Breast Cancer (Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University), Xiamen, China
- Xiamen Key Laboratory for Endocrine Related Cancer Precision Medicine, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
- Xiamen Research Center of Clinical Medicine in Breast & Thyroid Cancers, Xiamen, China
- Cancer Research Center, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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Bednarska-Adam N, Pisarska J, Kuwik M, Goryczka T, Zubko M, Pisarski WA. Synthesis and photoluminescent characterization of ceramic phosphors Li 2MgGeO 4:Ln 3+ (Ln 3+ = Pr 3+ or Tm 3+) under different excitation wavelengths. RSC Adv 2023; 13:12386-12393. [PMID: 37091606 PMCID: PMC10116187 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra00500c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2023] [Accepted: 04/14/2023] [Indexed: 04/25/2023] Open
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In the current work, germanate phosphors Li2MgGeO4:Ln3+ (Ln = Pr, Tm) have been synthesized and then investigated using luminescence spectroscopy. The X-ray diffraction analysis demonstrate that ceramic compounds Li2MgGeO4 containing Pr3+ and Tm3+ ions crystallize in a monoclinic crystal lattice. Luminescence properties of Pr3+ and Tm3+ ions have been examined under different excitation wavelengths. The most intense blue emission band related to the 1D2 → 3F4 transition of Tm3+ is overlaps well with broad band located near 500 nm, which is assigned to F-type centers. These effects are not evident for Pr3+ ions. Ceramic phosphors Li2MgGeO4:Ln3+ (Ln = Pr, Tm) are characterized based on measurements of the excitation/emission spectra and their decays. The experimental results indicate that germanate ceramics Li2MgGeO4 doped with trivalent rare earth ions can be applied as inorganic phosphors emitting orange (Pr3+) or blue (Tm3+) light.
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- Nikola Bednarska-Adam
- Institute of Chemistry, University of Silesia 9 Szkolna Street 40-007 Katowice Poland
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of Silesia 9 Szkolna Street 40-007 Katowice Poland
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of Silesia 9 Szkolna Street 40-007 Katowice Poland
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- Institute of Materials Engineering, University of Silesia 75.Pułku Piechoty 1A Street 41-500 Chorzów Poland
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- Institute of Materials Engineering, University of Silesia 75.Pułku Piechoty 1A Street 41-500 Chorzów Poland
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of Silesia 9 Szkolna Street 40-007 Katowice Poland
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Zhang K, Chen FR, Wang L, Hu J. Second Near-Infrared (NIR-II) Window for Imaging-Navigated Modulation of Brain Structure and Function. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2206044. [PMID: 36670072 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202206044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2022] [Revised: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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For a long time, optical imaging of the deep brain with high resolution has been a challenge. Recently, with the advance in second near-infrared (NIR-II) bioimaging techniques and imaging contrast agents, NIR-II window bioimaging has attracted great attention to monitoring deeper biological or pathophysiological processes with high signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and spatiotemporal resolution. Assisted with NIR-II bioimaging, the modulation of structure and function of brain is promising to be noninvasive and more precise. Herein, in this review, first the advantage of NIR-II light in brain imaging from the interaction between NIR-II and tissue is elaborated. Then, several specific NIR-II bioimaging technologies are introduced, including NIR-II fluorescence imaging, multiphoton fluorescence imaging, and photoacoustic imaging. Furthermore, the corresponding contrast agents are summarized. Next, the application of various NIR-II bioimaging technologies in visualizing the characteristics of cerebrovascular network and monitoring the changes of the pathology signals will be presented. After that, the modulation of brain structure and function based on NIR-II bioimaging will be discussed, including treatment of glioblastoma, guidance of cell transplantation, and neuromodulation. In the end, future perspectives that would help improve the clinical translation of NIR-II light are proposed.
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- Ke Zhang
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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Liu L, Cui J, Chen S, Zhang X, Wang S, Huang L. Circ_002363 is regulated by the RNA binding protein BCAS2 and inhibits neodymium oxide nanoparticle-induced DNA damage by non-homologous end-joining repair. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 863:160819. [PMID: 36526188 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.160819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2022] [Revised: 11/17/2022] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
Abstract
Neodymium oxide nanoparticles (NPs-Nd2O3) are increasingly being used in industry and biomedicine, causing adverse health effects such as lung disease. However, the underlying molecular mechanisms controlling these adverse consequences are unknown at present. In this study, a human bronchial epithelial cell line (16HBE) was exposed to increasing concentrations of NPs-Nd2O3, and Sprague-Dawley rats were treated with NPs-Nd2O3 by intratracheal instillation. We found that NPs-Nd2O3 exposure induced DNA damage and down-regulated levels of circular RNA (circRNA) circ_002363 in 16HBE cells as well as in rat lung tissue. We also observed that circ_002363 levels in the serum of workers employed in the production of NPs-Nd2O3 diminished as the work time progressed, suggesting that circ_002363 may be a potential biomarker of lung injury. Functional experiments showed that circ_002363 significantly inhibited DNA damage induced by NPs-Nd2O3. RNA pull-down and western blot assays found that circ_002363 interacted with proteins PARP1/Ku70/Ku80/Rad50, which are critical participants in non-homologous end-joining (NHEJ) DNA repair. Moreover, we found that formation of circ_002363 was regulated by the RNA binding protein Breast Carcinoma Amplified Sequence 2 (BCAS2). The BCAS2 protein affected circ_002363 expression through interaction with Pre-DNA2, the host gene of circ_002363, in NPs-Nd2O3-exposed 16HBE cells. In conclusion, our findings show first that circ_002363, which is regulated by BCAS2, acts as regulator of DNA damage via the NHEJ pathway. These results enhance our understanding of the regulatory mechanisms controlling the actions of circular RNAs and highlight the relationship between genetics and epigenetics in the development of diseases following exposure to environmental chemicals.
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- Ling Liu
- School of Public Health, Baotou Medical College, Baotou 014030, Inner Mongolia, China
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- School of Public Health, Baotou Medical College, Baotou 014030, Inner Mongolia, China
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- School of Public Health, Baotou Medical College, Baotou 014030, Inner Mongolia, China
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- School of Public Health, Baotou Medical College, Baotou 014030, Inner Mongolia, China
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- School of Public Health, Baotou Medical College, Baotou 014030, Inner Mongolia, China
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- School of Public Health, Baotou Medical College, Baotou 014030, Inner Mongolia, China.
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Wei Z, Chao Z, Zhang X, Yu J, Xiao F, Zhang X, Tian L. NIR-II Luminescent and Multi-Responsive Rare Earth Nanocrystals for Improved Chemodynamic Therapy. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:11575-11585. [PMID: 36808954 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c22260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Chemodynamic therapy (CDT) based on the Fe2+-mediated Fenton reaction can amplify intracellular oxidative stress by producing toxic •OH. However, the high-dose need for Fe2+ delivery in tumors and its significant cytotoxicity to normal tissues set a challenge. Therefore, a controllable delivery to activate the Fenton reaction and enhance Fe2+ tumor accumulation has become an approach to solve this conflict. Herein, we report a rare-earth-nanocrystal (RENC)-based Fe2+ delivery system using light-control techniques and DNA nanotechnology to realize programmable Fe2+ delivery. Ferrocenes, the source of Fe2+, are modified on the surface of RENCs through pH-responsive DNAs, which are further shielded by a PEG layer to elongate blood circulation and "turn off" the cytotoxicity of ferrocene. The up-/down-conversion dual-mode emissions of RENCs endow the delivery system with both capabilities of diagnosis and delivery control. The down-conversion NIR-II fluorescence can locate tumors. Consequently, up-conversion UV light spatiotemporally activates the catalytic activity of Fe2+ by shedding off the protective PEG layer. The exposed ferrocene-DNAs not only can "turn on" Fenton catalytic activity but also respond to tumor acidity, driving cross-linking and enhanced Fe2+ enrichment in tumors by 4.5-fold. Accordingly, this novel design concept will be inspiring for developing CDT nanomedicines in the future.
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- Zixiang Wei
- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Macau, Taipa 999078, Macau, China
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, 1088 Xueyuan Blvd., Nanshan District, Shenzhen 518055, Guangdong, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, 1088 Xueyuan Blvd., Nanshan District, Shenzhen 518055, Guangdong, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, 1088 Xueyuan Blvd., Nanshan District, Shenzhen 518055, Guangdong, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, 1088 Xueyuan Blvd., Nanshan District, Shenzhen 518055, Guangdong, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, 1088 Xueyuan Blvd., Nanshan District, Shenzhen 518055, Guangdong, P. R. China
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Macau, Taipa 999078, Macau, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, 1088 Xueyuan Blvd., Nanshan District, Shenzhen 518055, Guangdong, P. R. China
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Zhu Y, Guo X, Ma X, Liu K, Han Y, Wu Y, Li X. Rare earth upconversion luminescent composite based on energy transfer for specific and sensitive detection of cysteine. Analyst 2023; 148:1016-1023. [PMID: 36723185 DOI: 10.1039/d2an01994a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Abnormal levels of thiols in cysteine (Cys) have been shown to be associated with growth retardation, skin lesions, and neurotoxicity in humans. Herein, we designed and synthesized a rare earth upconversion luminescent (UCL) nanocomposite probe UCNP-PEG-NOF1 for the UCL detection of Cys using NOF1 developed by our group as a Cys probe. The core structure of rare earth nanoparticles can absorb light at 980 nm and convert it into visible light. The detection principle of Cys was based on the change in absorption peak before and after the reaction between NOF1 and Cys, as well as the change in UCL intensity. The rare earth nanocomposite in the probe could be excited by near-infrared light and had low background fluorescence and strong penetration ability; thus, the probe was successfully employed to specifically and sensitively detect Cys with a low background signal. Overall, the developed UCNP-PEG-NOF1 probe had good selectivity and high sensitivity for Cys; its detection limit was as low as 83 nM.
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- Yulian Zhu
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou 341000, P. R. China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou 341000, P. R. China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou 341000, P. R. China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou 341000, P. R. China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou 341000, P. R. China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou 341000, P. R. China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou 341000, P. R. China.
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Rezende TKL, Barbosa HP, dos Santos LF, de O. Lima K, Alves de Matos P, Tsubone TM, Gonçalves RR, Ferrari JL. Upconversion rare Earths nanomaterials applied to photodynamic therapy and bioimaging. Front Chem 2022; 10:1035449. [DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2022.1035449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2022] [Accepted: 10/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Light-based therapies and diagnoses including photodynamic therapy (PDT) have been used in many fields of medicine, including the treatment of non-oncological diseases and many types of cancer. PDT require a light source and a light-sensitive compound, called photosensitizer (PS), to detect and destroy cancer cells. After absorption of the photon, PS molecule gets excited from its singlet ground state to a higher electronically excited state which, among several photophysical processes, can emit light (fluorescence) and/or generate reactive oxygen species (ROS). Moreover, the biological responses are activated only in specific areas of the tissue that have been submitted to exposure to light. The success of the PDT depends on many parameters, such as deep light penetration on tissue, higher PS uptake by undesired cells as well as its photophysical and photochemical characteristics. One of the challenges of PDT is the depth of penetration of light into biological tissues. Because photon absorption and scattering occur simultaneously, these processes depend directly on the light wavelength. Using PS that absorbs photons on “optical transparency windows” of biological tissues promises deeper penetration and less attenuation during the irradiation process. The traditional PS normally is excited by a higher energy photon (UV-Vis light) which has become the Achilles’ heel in photodiagnosis and phototreatment of deep-seated tumors below the skin. Thus, the need to have an effective upconverter sensitizer agent is the property in which it absorbs light in the near-infrared (NIR) region and emits in the visible and NIR spectral regions. The red emission can contribute to the therapy and the green and NIR emission to obtain the image, for example. The absorption of NIR light by the material is very interesting because it allows greater penetration depth for in vivo bioimaging and can efficiently suppress autofluorescence and light scattering. Consequently, the penetration of NIR radiation is greater, activating the biophotoluminescent material within the cell. Thus, materials containing Rare Earth (RE) elements have a great advantage for these applications due to their attractive optical and physicochemical properties, such as several possibilities of excitation wavelengths – from UV to NIR, strong photoluminescence emissions, relatively long luminescence decay lifetimes (µs to ms), and high sensitivity and easy preparation. In resume, the relentless search for new systems continues. The contribution and understanding of the mechanisms of the various physicochemical properties presented by this system is critical to finding a suitable system for cancer treatment via PDT.
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Emerging NIR-II luminescent bioprobes based on lanthanide-doped nanoparticles: From design towards diverse bioapplications. Coord Chem Rev 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2022.214745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Ye J, Hu T, Wu Y, Chen H, Qiu Q, Geng R, Ding H, Zhao X. Near-Infrared Liposome-Capped Au-Rare Earth Bimetallic Nanoclusters for Fluorescence Imaging of Tumor Cells. J Biomed Nanotechnol 2022. [DOI: 10.1166/jbn.2022.3423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Early detection of cancer can effectively improve the survival rate of cancer patients. Fluorescence imaging has the advantages of high sensitivity and rapid imaging, and is widely used in the precise imaging detection of tumors. In this study, five kinds of Au-rare earth bimetallic
nanoclusters (Au/Ln NCs) were prepared by template method using five representative rare earth elements doped with gold. The morphologies, surface charges, sizes, fluorescence quantum yields and maximum fluorescence emission wavelengths of these five kinds of Au/Ln NCs were characterized and
contrasted. The findings indicated that the Au/Ce nanoclusters (Au/Ce NCs) prepared by Ce doping have the longest fluorescence emission wavelength (695 nm) and higher quantum yield, which could effectively avoid the interference of autofluorescence, and was suitable for fluorescence imaging
of tumor cells. In order to improve the specific accumulation of nanoclusters in tumor cells, Au/Ce NCs were coated with folic acid modified liposomes (lip-FA) to constructed a targeted fluorescent imaging probe with near-infrared response (Au/Ce@lip-FA), which was successfully used for fluorescence
imaging of tumor cells. The probe has the characteristics of stable fluorescence signal, good targeting, easy internalization, and safe metabolism, and can provide high-resolution and high-brightness imaging information, which is expected to play an important role in the clinical diagnosis
and surgical treatment of tumors.
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- Jing Ye
- School of Pharmacy, Yancheng Teachers’ University, Yancheng, Jiangsu, 224007, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Yancheng Teachers’ University, Yancheng, Jiangsu, 224007, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa, 999078, China
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Biomedical Nanomaterials and Devices, Hunan University of Technology, Zhuzhou, 412007, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Yancheng Teachers’ University, Yancheng, Jiangsu, 224007, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Yancheng Teachers’ University, Yancheng, Jiangsu, 224007, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Yancheng Teachers’ University, Yancheng, Jiangsu, 224007, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Yancheng Teachers’ University, Yancheng, Jiangsu, 224007, PR China
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Hesemans E, Buttiens K, Manshian BB, Soenen SJ. The Role of Optical Imaging in Translational Nanomedicine. J Funct Biomater 2022; 13:137. [PMID: 36135572 PMCID: PMC9502568 DOI: 10.3390/jfb13030137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2022] [Revised: 08/23/2022] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Nanomedicines have been a major research focus in the past two decades and are increasingly emerging in a broad range of clinical applications. However, a proper understanding of their biodistribution is required to further progress the field of nanomedicine. For this, imaging methods to monitor the delivery and therapeutic efficacy of nanoparticles are urgently needed. At present, optical imaging is the most common method used to study the biodistribution of nanomaterials, where the unique properties of nanomaterials and advances in optical imaging can jointly result in novel methods for optimal monitoring of nanomaterials in preclinical animal models. This review article aims to give an introduction to nanomedicines and their translational impact to highlight the potential of optical imaging to study the biodistribution of nanoparticles and to monitor the delivery and therapeutic efficacy at the preclinical level. After introducing both domains, the review focuses on different techniques that can be used to overcome some intrinsic limitations of optical imaging and how this can specifically benefit nanoparticle studies. Finally, we point out some important key features of nanoparticles that currently hinder their full potential in the clinic and how the advances in optical imaging can help to provide us with the information needed to further boost the clinical translation and expand the field of nanomedicines.
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- Evelien Hesemans
- NanoHealth and Optical Imaging Group, Translational Cell and Tissue Research Unit, Department of Imaging and Pathology, KU Leuven, Herestraat 49, B3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- NanoHealth and Optical Imaging Group, Translational Cell and Tissue Research Unit, Department of Imaging and Pathology, KU Leuven, Herestraat 49, B3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Translational Cell and Tissue Research Unit, Department of Imaging and Pathology, KU Leuven, Herestraat 49, B3000 Leuven, Belgium
- Leuven Cancer Institute, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- NanoHealth and Optical Imaging Group, Translational Cell and Tissue Research Unit, Department of Imaging and Pathology, KU Leuven, Herestraat 49, B3000 Leuven, Belgium
- Leuven Cancer Institute, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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Infrared Photoluminescence of Nd-Doped Sesquioxide and Fluoride Nanocrystals: A Comparative Study. CRYSTALS 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/cryst12081071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Lanthanide ions possess various emission channels in the near-infrared region that are well known in bulk crystals but are far less studied in samples with nanometric size. In this work, we present the infrared spectroscopic characterization of various Nd-doped fluoride and sesquioxide nanocrystals, namely Nd:Y2O3, Nd:Lu2O3, Nd:Sc2O3, Nd:YF3, and Nd:LuF3. Emissions from the three main emission bands in the near-infrared region have been observed and the emission cross-sections have been calculated. Moreover, another decay channel at around 2 μm has been observed and ascribed to the 4F3/2→4I15/2 transition. The lifetime of the 4F3/2 level has been measured under LED pumping. Emission cross-sections for the various compounds are calculated in the 1 μm, 900 nm, and 1.3 μm regions and are of the order of 10−20 cm2 in agreement with the literature results. Those in the 2 μm region are of the order of 10−21 cm2.
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Lou KL, Wang PY, Yang RQ, Gao YY, Tian HN, Dang YY, Li Y, Huang WH, Chen M, Liu XL, Zhang GJ. Fabrication of tumor targeting rare-earth nanocrystals for real-time NIR-IIb fluorescence imaging-guided breast cancer precise surgery. NANOMEDICINE : NANOTECHNOLOGY, BIOLOGY, AND MEDICINE 2022; 43:102555. [PMID: 35390525 DOI: 10.1016/j.nano.2022.102555] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2021] [Revised: 03/24/2022] [Accepted: 03/26/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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The near-infrared fluorescence imaging has been integrated into the operating room to guide tumor resection, potentially reducing the positive margin rates in breast-conserving surgery (BCS). Relative to the widely used first near-infrared fluorescence imaging, imaging in the second near-infrared (NIR-II) region possesses higher contrast and deeper tissue penetration, particularly in the NIR-IIb window, offering many new opportunities for imaging-guided BCS. Here, we fabricated the c(RGDfC) functionalized erbium-based rare-earth nanoparticles (ErNPs@cRGD) with superior optical property in NIR-IIb region. Owing to deeper tissue penetration and efficient tumor targeting, ErNPs@cRGD-based NIR-IIb fluorescence imaging achieved enhanced signal-to-background ratios in tumor visualization, which was able to guide more complete tumor resection, identify multiple microtumors and distinguish malignant lesions from normal tissues in various mice models. Based on these, this NIR-IIb imaging strategy for surgical navigation can significantly reduce positive margin rates and improve prognosis, laying a foundation for the clinical resection of breast cancer.
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- Kang-Liang Lou
- Cancer Center and Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China; Xiamen Key Laboratory of Endocrine-Related Cancer Precision Medicine, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China; Fujian Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment in Breast Cancer, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China
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- Key Laboratory of Design and Assembly of Functional Nanostructures, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Cancer Center and Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China; Xiamen Key Laboratory of Endocrine-Related Cancer Precision Medicine, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China; Fujian Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment in Breast Cancer, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China
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- Cancer Center and Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China; Xiamen Key Laboratory of Endocrine-Related Cancer Precision Medicine, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China; Fujian Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment in Breast Cancer, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China
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- Department of Biomaterials, College of Materials, Research Center of Biomedical Engineering of Xiamen & Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering of Fujian Province & Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory for Soft Functional Materials Research, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China
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- Cancer Center and Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China; Xiamen Key Laboratory of Endocrine-Related Cancer Precision Medicine, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China; Fujian Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment in Breast Cancer, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China
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- Key Laboratory of Design and Assembly of Functional Nanostructures, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Cancer Center and Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China; Xiamen Key Laboratory of Endocrine-Related Cancer Precision Medicine, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China; Xiamen Research Center of Clinical Medicine in Breast & Thyroid Cancers, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China; Fujian Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment in Breast Cancer, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China
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- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Endocrine-Related Cancer Precision Medicine, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China; Cancer Research Center of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China; Fujian Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment in Breast Cancer, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China
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- Key Laboratory of Design and Assembly of Functional Nanostructures, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou, Fujian, China.
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- Cancer Center and Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China; Xiamen Key Laboratory of Endocrine-Related Cancer Precision Medicine, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China; Xiamen Research Center of Clinical Medicine in Breast & Thyroid Cancers, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China; Cancer Research Center of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China; Fujian Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment in Breast Cancer, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China.
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Wei Z, Liu Y, Li B, Li J, Lu S, Xing X, Liu K, Wang F, Zhang H. Rare-earth based materials: an effective toolbox for brain imaging, therapy, monitoring and neuromodulation. LIGHT, SCIENCE & APPLICATIONS 2022; 11:175. [PMID: 35688804 PMCID: PMC9187711 DOI: 10.1038/s41377-022-00864-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2022] [Revised: 05/13/2022] [Accepted: 05/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Brain diseases, including tumors and neurodegenerative disorders, are among the most serious health problems. Non-invasively high-resolution imaging methods are required to gain anatomical structures and information of the brain. In addition, efficient diagnosis technology is also needed to treat brain disease. Rare-earth based materials possess unique optical properties, superior magnetism, and high X-ray absorption abilities, enabling high-resolution imaging of the brain through magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography imaging, and fluorescence imaging technologies. In addition, rare-earth based materials can be used to detect, treat, and regulate of brain diseases through fine modulation of their structures and functions. Importantly, rare-earth based materials coupled with biomolecules such as antibodies, peptides, and drugs can overcome the blood-brain barrier and be used for targeted treatment. Herein, this review highlights the rational design and application of rare-earth based materials in brain imaging, therapy, monitoring, and neuromodulation. Furthermore, the development prospect of rare-earth based materials is briefly introduced.
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- Zheng Wei
- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China.
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Life Science and Technology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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Feng X, Cao Y, Zhuang P, Cheng R, Zhang X, Liu H, Wang G, Sun SK. Rational synthesis of IR820-albumin complex for NIR-II fluorescence imaging-guided surgical treatment of tumors and gastrointestinal obstruction. RSC Adv 2022; 12:12136-12144. [PMID: 35481109 PMCID: PMC9023119 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra00449f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2022] [Accepted: 03/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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IR820, an analog of FDA-approved indocyanine green, is a promising second near-infrared window (NIR-II) fluorescence probe with better NIR-II fluorescence stability and great clinical transformation potential. Moreover, its fluorescence can be further remarkably enhanced by the interaction with albumin. Therefore, it is significant to flexibly design IR820-albumin complex using endogenous or exogenetic albumin to meet the requirements of different biological applications. Herein, we show the rational synthesis of IR820-albumin complex for NIR-II fluorescence imaging-guided surgical treatment of tumors and gastrointestinal obstruction. We compared the NIR-II fluorescence imaging ability of IR820 pre-incubated with albumin or not to visualize tumors and the gastrointestinal tract in vivo and found that the formation of IR820-albumin was essential for the intense NIR-II fluorescence. For imaging-guided tumor treatment, after intravenous injection of free IR820, IR820-albumin complex can be formed in vivo due to the presence of plenty of albumin in the blood. For imaging-guided gastrointestinal obstruction removal, IR820-albumin complex should be synthesized in vitro before oral administration. NIR-II fluorescence imaging-guided surgeries were successfully realized in both tumor resection and gastrointestinal obstruction removal. Besides, toxicity assessments in vitro and in vivo confirmed the good biocompatibility of IR820. Our study provides a flexible paradigm for IR820-based NIR-II fluorescence imaging and surgical navigation towards different diseases.
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- Xinyu Feng
- School of Medical Imaging, Tianjin Medical University Tianjin 300203 China
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- School of Medical Imaging, Tianjin Medical University Tianjin 300203 China
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- Department of Radiology, The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University Tianjin 300211 China
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- School of Medical Imaging, Tianjin Medical University Tianjin 300203 China
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- School of Medical Imaging, Tianjin Medical University Tianjin 300203 China
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- The Second Surgical Department of Breast Cancer, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin's Clinical Research Center for Cancer Tianjin 300060 China
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- School of Medical Imaging, Tianjin Medical University Tianjin 300203 China
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- School of Medical Imaging, Tianjin Medical University Tianjin 300203 China
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Ansari AA, Parchur AK, Chen G. Surface modified lanthanide upconversion nanoparticles for drug delivery, cellular uptake mechanism, and current challenges in NIR-driven therapies. Coord Chem Rev 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2022.214423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Wu Y, Wu H, Lu X, Chen Y, Zhang X, Ju J, Zhang D, Zhu B, Huang S. Development and Evaluation of Targeted Optical Imaging Probes for Image‐Guided Surgery in Head and Neck Cancer. ADVANCED THERAPEUTICS 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/adtp.202100196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Yue Wu
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Shandong Provincial Hospital Cheeloo College of Medicine Shandong University Jinan Shandong 250021 China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Shandong Provincial Hospital Cheeloo College of Medicine Shandong University Jinan Shandong 250021 China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Shandong Provincial Hospital Cheeloo College of Medicine Shandong University Jinan Shandong 250021 China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Shandong Provincial Hospital Cheeloo College of Medicine Shandong University Jinan Shandong 250021 China
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- University of Jinan Jinan Shandong 250021 China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Shandong Provincial Hospital Cheeloo College of Medicine Shandong University Jinan Shandong 250021 China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Shandong Provincial Hospital Cheeloo College of Medicine Shandong University Jinan Shandong 250021 China
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- University of Jinan Jinan Shandong 250021 China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Shandong Provincial Hospital Cheeloo College of Medicine Shandong University Jinan Shandong 250021 China
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Belén F, Gravina AN, Pistonesi MF, Ruso JM, García NA, Prado FD, Messina PV. NIR-Reflective and Hydrophobic Bio-Inspired Nano-Holed Configurations on Titanium Alloy. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:5843-5855. [PMID: 35048694 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c22557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Near-infrared (NIR) radiation plays an important role in guided external stimulus therapies; its application in bone-related treatments is becoming more and more frequent. Therefore, metallic biomaterials that exhibit properties activated by NIR are promising for further orthopedic procedures. In this work, we present an adapted electroforming approach to attain a biomorphic nano-holed TiO2 coating on Ti6Al4V alloy. Through a precise control of the anodization conditions, structures revealed the formation of localized nano-pores arranged in a periodic assembly. This specific organization provoked higher stability against thermal oxidation and precise hydrophobic wettability behavior according to Cassie-Baxter's model; both characteristics are a prerequisite to ensure a favorable biological response in an implantable structure for guided bone regeneration. In addition, the periodically arranged sub-wavelength-sized unit cell on the metallic-dielectric structure exhibits a peculiar optical response, which results in higher NIR reflectivity. Accordingly, we have proved that this effect enhances the efficiency of the scattering processes and provokes a significant improvement of light confinement producing a spontaneous NIR fluorescence emission. The combination of the already favorable mechanical and biocompatibility properties of Ti6Al4V, along with suitable thermal stability, wetting, and electro-optical behavior, opens a promising path toward strategic bone therapeutic procedures.
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- Federico Belén
- INQUISUR─CONICET, Department of Chemistry, Universidad Nacional del Sur, CPB B8000 Bahía Blanca, Argentina
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- INQUISUR─CONICET, Department of Chemistry, Universidad Nacional del Sur, CPB B8000 Bahía Blanca, Argentina
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- INQUISUR─CONICET, Department of Chemistry, Universidad Nacional del Sur, CPB B8000 Bahía Blanca, Argentina
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- Soft Matter and Molecular Biophysics Group, Department of Applied Physics, University of Santiago de Compostela, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- IFISUR─CONICET, Department of Physics, Universidad Nacional del Sur, CPB B8000 Bahía Blanca, Argentina
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- IFISUR─CONICET, Department of Physics, Universidad Nacional del Sur, CPB B8000 Bahía Blanca, Argentina
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- INQUISUR─CONICET, Department of Chemistry, Universidad Nacional del Sur, CPB B8000 Bahía Blanca, Argentina
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Walter ERH, Cooper SM, Boyle JJ, Long NJ. Enzyme-activated probes in optical imaging: a focus on atherosclerosis. Dalton Trans 2021; 50:14486-14497. [PMID: 34605500 PMCID: PMC8546924 DOI: 10.1039/d1dt02198b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2021] [Accepted: 09/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Enzyme-activated probes enable complex biological processes to be studied in real-time. A wide range of enzymes are modulated in diseases, including cancer, inflammatory diseases and cardiovascular disease, and have the potential to act as vital diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers to monitor and report on disease progression. In this perspective article, we discuss suitable design characteristics of enzyme-activated fluorescent probes for ex vivo and in vivo optical imaging applications. With a particular focus on atherosclerosis imaging, we highlight recent approaches to report on the activity of cathepsins (K and B), matrix metalloproteinases (MMP-2 and MMP-9), thrombin, heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) and myeloperoxidase (MPO).
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- Edward R H Walter
- Department of Chemistry, Imperial College London, Molecular Sciences Research Hub, White City Campus, Wood Lane, London W12 0BZ, UK.
- National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London, London, W12 0NN, UK
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- Department of Chemistry, Imperial College London, Molecular Sciences Research Hub, White City Campus, Wood Lane, London W12 0BZ, UK.
- National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London, London, W12 0NN, UK
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- National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London, London, W12 0NN, UK
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- Department of Chemistry, Imperial College London, Molecular Sciences Research Hub, White City Campus, Wood Lane, London W12 0BZ, UK.
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New Hyperbranched Polysiloxanes Made by Thiol‐yne Click Reaction: Lanthanide Complexation and Applications in Bioimaging. MACROMOL CHEM PHYS 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/macp.202100258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Fernández-Martínez J, Carretero-Palacios S, Sánchez-García L, Bravo-Abad J, Molina P, van Hoof N, Ramírez MO, Rivas JG, Bausá LE. Spatial coherence from Nd 3+ quantum emitters mediated by a plasmonic chain. OPTICS EXPRESS 2021; 29:26244-26254. [PMID: 34614934 DOI: 10.1364/oe.433080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2021] [Accepted: 07/20/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Controlling the coherence properties of rare earth emitters in solid-state platforms in the absence of an optical cavity is highly desirable for quantum light-matter interfaces and photonic networks. Here, we demonstrate the possibility of generating directional and spatially coherent light from Nd3+ ions coupled to the longitudinal plasmonic mode of a chain of interacting Ag nanoparticles. The effect of the plasmonic chain on the Nd3+ emission is analyzed by Fourier microscopy. The results reveal the presence of an interference pattern in which the Nd3+ emission is enhanced at specific directions, as a distinctive signature of spatial coherence. Numerical simulations corroborate the need of near-field coherent coupling of the emitting ions with the plasmonic chain mode. The work provides fundamental insights for controlling the coherence properties of quantum emitters at room temperature and opens new avenues towards rare earth based nanoscale hybrid devices for quantum information or optical communication in nanocircuits.
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Jiang X, Xiu J, Shen F, Jin S, Sun W. Repairing of Subchondral Defect and Articular Cartilage of Knee Joint of Rabbit by Gadolinium Containing Bio-Nanocomposites. J Biomed Nanotechnol 2021; 17:1584-1597. [PMID: 34544536 DOI: 10.1166/jbn.2021.3106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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A variety of gadolinium (Gd) based nanoparticles (NPs) were synthesized due to the unique magnetic properties of Gd-containing rare earth compounds and the particularity of micro/nano-materials, which were then incorporated into hydroxyapatite (HA) to obtain inorganic-organic composite materials. Then, HA/Gd NPs containing slow-release transforming growth factor (TGF-β1) were harvested. Adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) were extracted from the adipose tissue of a four-month-old New Zealand white rabbit. HA/Gd NPs were attached to absorbable gelatin sponge to obtain HA/Gd NPs/gelatin sponge composite scaffold. In addition, the third generation ADSCs were taken and cultured in the composite scaffold, so that ADSCs-HA/Gd bio-nanocomposites were obtained. The in vitro culture test of osteoblast MC3T3-E1 showed that Gd-containing NPs had good biocompatibility. The prepared HA/Gd NPs loaded with TGF-β1 were spherical, with an average particle size of (9.16 ± 3.16) μm. The NPs were easy to aggregate and adherent. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) test results showed that TGF-β1 in NPs was sustained and released continuously for 29 days. HA/Gd NPs/gelatin sponge composite scaffold combined with ADSCs were co-cultured for three days, and the electron microscope showed that the HA/Gd NPs were dispersed, and the cells could adhere and grow well. Then, animal models of rabbit knee articular cartilage defects were established and were rolled into three groups (ADSCs-HA/Gd nano group, HA/Gd nano scaffold group, and blank control). The repair area of the rabbit knee of ADSCs-HA/Gd nano group was smooth and flat, the scaffold was absorbed, the toluidine blue stain was positive, and the type II collagen immunohistochemical stain was positive. In general, ADSCs-HA/Gd nanomaterials were helpful for chondrogenic cell differentiation and had certain adoption prospects in the field of tissue engineering to repair cartilage defects.
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- Xin Jiang
- Department of Orthopedics, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Qiqihar Medical College, Qiqihar 161000, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Qiqihar Medical College, Qiqihar 161000, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Qiqihar Medical College, Qiqihar 161000, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Qiqihar Medical College, Qiqihar 161000, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Qiqihar Medical College, Qiqihar 161000, Heilongjiang, China
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Thangudu S, Kaur N, Korupalli C, Sharma V, Kalluru P, Vankayala R. Recent advances in near infrared light responsive multi-functional nanostructures for phototheranostic applications. Biomater Sci 2021; 9:5472-5483. [PMID: 34269365 DOI: 10.1039/d1bm00631b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Light-based theranostics have become indispensable tools in the field of cancer nanomedicine. Specifically, near infrared (NIR) light mediated imaging and therapy of deeply seated tumors using a single multi-functional nanoplatform have gained significant attention. To this end, several multi-functional nanomaterials have been utilized to tackle cancer and thereby achieve significant outcomes. The present review mainly focuses on the recent advances in the development of NIR light activatable multi-functional materials such as small molecules, quantum dots, and metallic nanostructures for the diagnosis and treatment of deeply seated tumors. The need for improved disease detection and enhanced treatment options, together with realistic considerations for clinically translatable nanomaterials will be the key driving factors for theranostic agent research in the near future. NIR-light mediated cancer imaging and therapeutic approaches offer several advantages in terms of minimal invasiveness, deeper tissue penetration, spatiotemporal resolution, and molecular specificities. Herein, we have reviewed the recent developments in NIR light responsive multi-functional nanostructures for phototheranostic applications in cancer therapy.
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- Suresh Thangudu
- Institute for Translational Research in Biomedicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung 833, Taiwan
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- Discipline of Biosciences & Bio-Medical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Indore, Simrol 453552, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei 106, Taiwan
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- Discipline of Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Jammu, Jammu 181221, India
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N1N4, Canada
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- Department of Bioscience and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur, Karwar 342037, India.
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Near-infrared (NIR) luminescent materials have emerged as a growing field of interest, particularly for imaging and optics applications in biology, chemistry, and physics. However, the development of materials for this and other use cases has been hindered by a range of issues that prevents their widespread use beyond benchtop research. This review explores emerging trends in some of the most promising NIR materials and their applications. In particular, we focus on how a more comprehensive understanding of intrinsic NIR material properties might allow researchers to better leverage these traits for innovative and robust applications in biological and physical sciences.
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- Christopher T. Jackson
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA
- Innovative Genomics Institute (IGI), Berkeley, CA, USA
- California Institute for Quantitative Biosciences, QB3, University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA
- Chan-Zuckerberg Biohub, San Francisco, CA, USA
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Haque S, Patra CR. Biologically synthesized gold nanoparticles as a near-infrared-based bioimaging agent. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2021; 16:613-616. [PMID: 33660522 DOI: 10.2217/nnm-2021-0027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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- Shagufta Haque
- Department of Applied Biology, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Uppal Road, Tarnaka, Hyderabad, Telangana 500007, India.,Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, UP 201002, India
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- Department of Applied Biology, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Uppal Road, Tarnaka, Hyderabad, Telangana 500007, India.,Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, UP 201002, India
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Yang RQ, Lou KL, Wang PY, Gao YY, Zhang YQ, Chen M, Huang WH, Zhang GJ. Surgical Navigation for Malignancies Guided by Near-Infrared-II Fluorescence Imaging. SMALL METHODS 2021; 5:e2001066. [PMID: 34927825 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202001066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2020] [Revised: 12/30/2020] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Near-infrared (NIR) fluorescence imaging is an emerging noninvasive imaging modality, with unique advantages in guiding tumor resection surgery, thanks to its high sensitivity and instantaneity. In the past decade, studies on the conventional NIR window (NIR-I, 750-900 nm) have gradually focused on the second NIR window (NIR-II, 1000-1700 nm). With its reduced light scattering, photon absorption, and auto-fluorescence qualities, NIR-II fluorescence imaging significantly improves penetration depths and signal-to-noise ratios in bio-imaging. Recently, several studies have applied NIR-II imaging to navigating cancer surgery, including localizing cancers, assessing surgical margins, tracing lymph nodes, and mapping important anatomical structures. These studies have exemplified the significant prospects of this new approach. In this review, several NIR-II fluorescence agents and some of the complex applications for guiding cancer surgeries are summarized. Future prospects and the challenges of clinical translation are also discussed.
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- Rui-Qin Yang
- Cancer Center & Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, 361000, China
- Key Laboratory for Endocrine-Related Cancer Precision Medicine of Xiamen, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, 361000, China
- Clinical Central Research Core, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, 361000, China
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- Cancer Center & Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, 361000, China
- Key Laboratory for Endocrine-Related Cancer Precision Medicine of Xiamen, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, 361000, China
- Clinical Central Research Core, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, 361000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Design and Assembly of Functional Nanostructures, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350000, China
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- Cancer Center & Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, 361000, China
- Key Laboratory for Endocrine-Related Cancer Precision Medicine of Xiamen, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, 361000, China
- Clinical Central Research Core, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, 361000, China
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- Cancer Center & Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, 361000, China
- Key Laboratory for Endocrine-Related Cancer Precision Medicine of Xiamen, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, 361000, China
- Clinical Central Research Core, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, 361000, China
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- Key Laboratory for Endocrine-Related Cancer Precision Medicine of Xiamen, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, 361000, China
- Clinical Central Research Core, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, 361000, China
- Cancer Research Center, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, 361000, China
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- Cancer Center & Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, 361000, China
- Key Laboratory for Endocrine-Related Cancer Precision Medicine of Xiamen, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, 361000, China
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- Cancer Center & Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, 361000, China
- Key Laboratory for Endocrine-Related Cancer Precision Medicine of Xiamen, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, 361000, China
- Cancer Research Center, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, 361000, China
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