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Zheng N, Hu X, Yan L, Ding LY, Feng J, Li D, Ji T, Ai F, Yu K, Hu J. Bimetallic Cu@Ru Core-Shell Structures with Ligand Effects for Endo-Exogenous Stimulation-Mediated Dynamic Oncotherapy. NANO LETTERS 2024; 24:6165-6173. [PMID: 38717317 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c01714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/23/2024]
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Dynamic therapies, which induce reactive oxygen species (ROS) production in situ through endogenous and exogenous stimulation, are emerging as attractive options for tumor treatment. However, the complexity of the tumor substantially limits the efficacy of individual stimulus-triggered dynamic therapy. Herein, bimetallic copper and ruthenium (Cu@Ru) core-shell nanoparticles are applied for endo-exogenous stimulation-triggered dynamic therapy. The electronic structure of Cu@Ru is regulated through the ligand effects to improve the adsorption level for small molecules, such as water and oxygen. The core-shell heterojunction interface can rapidly separate electron-hole pairs generated by ultrasound and light stimulation, which initiate reactions with adsorbed small molecules, thus enhancing ROS generation. This synergistically complements tumor treatment together with ROS from endogenous stimulation. In vitro and in vivo experiments demonstrate that Cu@Ru nanoparticles can induce tumor cell apoptosis and ferroptosis through generated ROS. This study provides a new paradigm for endo-exogenous stimulation-based synergistic tumor treatment.
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- Nannan Zheng
- College of Health Science and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen Technology University, Shenzhen 518118, P. R. China
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- College of Health Science and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen Technology University, Shenzhen 518118, P. R. China
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- College of Health Science and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen Technology University, Shenzhen 518118, P. R. China
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- College of Health Science and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen Technology University, Shenzhen 518118, P. R. China
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- College of Health Science and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen Technology University, Shenzhen 518118, P. R. China
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- College of Health Science and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen Technology University, Shenzhen 518118, P. R. China
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- College of Health Science and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen Technology University, Shenzhen 518118, P. R. China
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- College of Health Science and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen Technology University, Shenzhen 518118, P. R. China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, P. R. China
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- College of Health Science and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen Technology University, Shenzhen 518118, P. R. China
- Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen 518132, P. R. China
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Sun L, Zhao Y, Peng H, Zhou J, Zhang Q, Yan J, Liu Y, Guo S, Wu X, Li B. Carbon dots as a novel photosensitizer for photodynamic therapy of cancer and bacterial infectious diseases: recent advances. J Nanobiotechnology 2024; 22:210. [PMID: 38671474 PMCID: PMC11055261 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-024-02479-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Carbon dots (CDs) are novel carbon-based nanomaterials that have been used as photosensitizer-mediated photodynamic therapy (PDT) in recent years due to their good photosensitizing activity. Photosensitizers (PSs) are main components of PDT that can produce large amounts of reactive oxygen species (ROS) when stimulated by light source, which have the advantages of low drug resistance and high therapeutic efficiency. CDs can generate ROS efficiently under irradiation and therefore have been extensively studied in disease local phototherapy. In tumor therapy, CDs can be used as PSs or PS carriers to participate in PDT and play an extremely important role. In bacterial infectious diseases, CDs exhibit high bactericidal activity as CDs are effective in disrupting bacterial cell membranes leading to bacterial death upon photoactivation. We focus on recent advances in the therapy of cancer and bacteria with CDs, and also briefly summarize the mechanisms and requirements for PSs in PDT of cancer, bacteria and other diseases. We also discuss the role CDs play in combination therapy and the potential for future applications against other pathogens.
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- Lingxiang Sun
- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
- Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Prevention and New Materials, Taiyuan, China
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
- Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Prevention and New Materials, Taiyuan, China
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
- Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Prevention and New Materials, Taiyuan, China
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- Laboratory for Oral and General Health Integration and Translation, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China
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- Taiyuan University of Science and Technology, Taiyuan, China
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
- Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Prevention and New Materials, Taiyuan, China
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
- Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Prevention and New Materials, Taiyuan, China
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
- Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Prevention and New Materials, Taiyuan, China
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China.
- Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Prevention and New Materials, Taiyuan, China.
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China.
- Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Prevention and New Materials, Taiyuan, China.
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Nene LC, Abrahamse H. Phthalocyanine-based probes in alleviating or evading tumour-hypoxia for enhanced photo- and/ sono-mediated therapeutic efficacies. Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther 2024; 46:104024. [PMID: 38401819 DOI: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2024.104024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2023] [Revised: 02/13/2024] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 02/26/2024]
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This review discusses the possible methods for improving therapeutic efficacies of phthalocyanine (Pcs) -based therapeutic probes in photo- and sono-dynamic therapies under hypoxic conditions. Herein, the structural design strategies including varying the central metal, position substituents and the effects of adjuvant used in supplementing the therapeutics activities of Pcs or formation of NPs are discussed for cancer therapies in hypoxic conditions. Different mechanisms induced for cell death influenced by the compositions of the Pcs-probes are discussed. The focus mainly highlights the oxygen (O2) -dependent mechanisms including methods of supplementing tumour microenvironment O2-concentrations to promote PDT or SDT therapies. Alternatively, O2-independent mechanisms mainly used to evade hypoxia by stimulating anticancer processes that don't require O2 to initiate cell death, such as the Fenton reaction or thermal ablation effects.
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- Lindokuhle Cindy Nene
- Laser Research Centre, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Johannesburg, P.O. Box 17011, Doornfontein 2028, South Africa
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- Laser Research Centre, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Johannesburg, P.O. Box 17011, Doornfontein 2028, South Africa.
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Zhang Y, Zhang M, Ma Y, Du X, Li W, Hu T, Liu Y, Huang H, Kang Z. Enhanced the intrinsic oxidase-like activity of chiral carbon dots via manganese doping for selective catalytic oxidation. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 659:687-696. [PMID: 38211486 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.01.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2023] [Revised: 01/02/2024] [Accepted: 01/05/2024] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
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It is highly desirable to design and construct chemical catalysts with high activity and specificity as the alternatives of natural enzymes for industrial application. Chiral carbon dots (CDs), possessing both the intrinsic enzyme-like activity and specific recognition ability, are one of good candidates for enzyme-like catalysts. However, their catalytic activity is far from that of natural enzymes and needs to be enhanced. In this work, the modulation of the chiral structure and catalytic activity of chiral CDs with intrinsic oxidase-like activity was implemented by manganese (Mn) doping. Under the light condition, chiral CDs (l-Ser-CDs and d-Ser-CDs) derived from chiral serine (Ser) show weak catalytic activity and low selectivity toward the oxidation of L type of dopamine (l-DOPA), whereas the Mn functionalized chiral CDs (l-Mn-CDs or d-Mn-CDs) exhibit 6.9 times higher in catalytic activity and 2.9 times in selectivity ratio (SR) than Ser-CDs. Mn-CDs involve two-path catalytic process, in which the photogenerated electrons could reduce O2 to O2- as the active species and the holes would oxidize DOPA directly. Moreover, doping of Mn enables the CDs to generate more O2-. Besides, l-Mn-CDs have higher catalytic activity than that of d-Mn-CDs (+54.2 %), and the chiral Mn-CDs have stronger selective adsorption capacity towards chiral DOPA than Ser-CDs. Our work provides a new method for designing and preparing novel chiral artificial enzymes.
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- Yan Zhang
- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials Laboratory (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials & Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, Jiangsu, China
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- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials Laboratory (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials & Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, Jiangsu, China; Macao Institute of Materials Science and Engineering (MIMSE), MUST-SUDA Joint Research Center for Advanced Functional Materials, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa 999078, Macao.
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- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials Laboratory (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials & Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, Jiangsu, China
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- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials Laboratory (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials & Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, Jiangsu, China
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- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials Laboratory (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials & Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, Jiangsu, China
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- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials Laboratory (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials & Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, Jiangsu, China
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- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials Laboratory (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials & Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, Jiangsu, China.
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- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials Laboratory (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials & Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, Jiangsu, China.
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- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials Laboratory (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials & Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, Jiangsu, China; Macao Institute of Materials Science and Engineering (MIMSE), MUST-SUDA Joint Research Center for Advanced Functional Materials, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa 999078, Macao
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Zhao Z, Li H, Gao X. Microwave Encounters Ionic Liquid: Synergistic Mechanism, Synthesis and Emerging Applications. Chem Rev 2024; 124:2651-2698. [PMID: 38157216 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.3c00794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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Progress in microwave (MW) energy application technology has stimulated remarkable advances in manufacturing and high-quality applications of ionic liquids (ILs) that are generally used as novel media in chemical engineering. This Review focuses on an emerging technology via the combination of MW energy and the usage of ILs, termed microwave-assisted ionic liquid (MAIL) technology. In comparison to conventional routes that rely on heat transfer through media, the contactless and unique MW heating exploits the electromagnetic wave-ions interactions to deliver energy to IL molecules, accelerating the process of material synthesis, catalytic reactions, and so on. In addition to the inherent advantages of ILs, including outstanding solubility, and well-tuned thermophysical properties, MAIL technology has exhibited great potential in process intensification to meet the requirement of efficient, economic chemical production. Here we start with an introduction to principles of MW heating, highlighting fundamental mechanisms of MW induced process intensification based on ILs. Next, the synergies of MW energy and ILs employed in materials synthesis, as well as their merits, are documented. The emerging applications of MAIL technologies are summarized in the next sections, involving tumor therapy, organic catalysis, separations, and bioconversions. Finally, the current challenges and future opportunities of this emerging technology are discussed.
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- Zhenyu Zhao
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, National Engineering Research Center of Distillation Technology, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, National Engineering Research Center of Distillation Technology, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, National Engineering Research Center of Distillation Technology, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
- Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Tianjin 300192, China
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Kumar VB, Lahav M, Gazit E. Preventing biofilm formation and eradicating pathogenic bacteria by Zn doped histidine derived carbon quantum dots. J Mater Chem B 2024; 12:2855-2868. [PMID: 38415850 DOI: 10.1039/d3tb02488a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/29/2024]
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Bacterial infections are of major medical concern due to antibiotic resistance. Carbon quantum dots (CDs) have emerged as potentially excellent biomaterials for multifunctional applications due to their low toxicity, outstanding water solubility, high fluorescence, and high biocompatibility. All of these properties allow CDs to be exceptional biomaterials for inhibiting the growth of bacteria and stopping biofilm formation due to their strong binding affinity, cell wall penetration, and solubilizing biofilm in water. Here, we describe a strategy for one-pot synthesis of histidine-derived zinc-doped N-doped CDs (Zn-NCDs) by a hydrothermal method for inhibiting the growth of both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria without harming mammalian cells. The NCDs and Zn-NCDs showed uniform sizes (∼6 nm), crystallinity, good photostability, high quantum yield (76%), and long decay time (∼5 ns). We also studied their utilization for live cell bio-imaging and the antimicrobial properties towards the Gram-positive Staphylococcus aureus and the Gram-negative Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Importantly, the Zn-NCDs could penetrate the biofilm and bacterial cell wall to effectively inhibit the growth of bacteria and subsequently inhibit biofilm formation. Thus, the structure, chemical composition, and low toxicity properties of the newly-developed Zn-NCDs exemplify a promising novel method for the preparation of nano-level antibacterial drugs.
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- Vijay Bhooshan Kumar
- The Shmunis School of Biomedicine and Cancer Research, George S. Wise Faculty of Life Sciences, Tel Aviv University, 6997801, Tel Aviv, Israel.
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- The Shmunis School of Biomedicine and Cancer Research, George S. Wise Faculty of Life Sciences, Tel Aviv University, 6997801, Tel Aviv, Israel.
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- The Shmunis School of Biomedicine and Cancer Research, George S. Wise Faculty of Life Sciences, Tel Aviv University, 6997801, Tel Aviv, Israel.
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering Iby and Aladar Fleischman Faculty of Engineering, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv 6997801, Israel
- Sagol School of Neuroscience, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv 6997801, Israel
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Shi Y, Xia Y, Zhou M, Wang Y, Bao J, Zhang Y, Cheng J. Facile synthesis of Gd/Ru-doped fluorescent carbon dots for fluorescent/MR bimodal imaging and tumor therapy. J Nanobiotechnology 2024; 22:88. [PMID: 38431629 PMCID: PMC10908135 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-024-02360-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024] Open
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Functional metal doping endows fluorescent carbon dots with richer physical and chemical properties, greatly expanding their potential in the biomedical field. Nonetheless, fabricating carbon dots with integrated functionality for diagnostic and therapeutic modalities remains challenging. Herein, we develop a simple strategy to prepare Gd/Ru bimetallic doped fluorescent carbon dots (Gd/Ru-CDs) via a one-step microwave-assisted method with Ru(dcbpy)3Cl2, citric acid, polyethyleneimine, and GdCl3 as precursors. Multiple techniques were employed to characterize the morphology and properties of the obtained carbon dots. The Gd/Ru-CDs are high mono-dispersity, uniform spherical nanoparticles with an average diameter of 4.2 nm. Moreover, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) confirmed the composition and surface properties of the carbon dots. In particular, the successful doping of Gd/Ru enables the carbon dots not only show considerable magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) performance but also obtain better fluorescence (FL) properties, especially in the red emission area. More impressively, it has low cytotoxicity, excellent biocompatibility, and efficient reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation ability, making it an effective imaging-guided tumor treatment reagent. In vivo experiments have revealed that Gd/Ru-CDs can achieve light-induced tumor suppression and non-invasive fluorescence/magnetic resonance bimodal imaging reagents to monitor the treatment process of mouse tumor models. Thus, this simple and efficient carbon dot manufacturing strategy by doping functional metals has expanded avenues for the development and application of multifunctional all-in-one theranostics.
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- Yupeng Shi
- Department of MRI, Henan Key Laboratory of Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Molecular Imaging, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, China.
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- Department of MRI, Henan Key Laboratory of Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Molecular Imaging, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, China
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- Department of MRI, Henan Key Laboratory of Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Molecular Imaging, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, China
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- Department of MRI, Henan Key Laboratory of Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Molecular Imaging, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, China
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- Department of MRI, Henan Key Laboratory of Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Molecular Imaging, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, China
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- Department of MRI, Henan Key Laboratory of Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Molecular Imaging, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, China
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- Department of MRI, Henan Key Laboratory of Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Molecular Imaging, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, China
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Truong DH, Tran PTT, Tran TH. Nanoparticles as carriers of photosensitizers to improve photodynamic therapy in cancer. Pharm Dev Technol 2024; 29:221-235. [PMID: 38407140 DOI: 10.1080/10837450.2024.2322570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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Photodynamic therapy (PDT) has emerged as a promising non invasive therapeutic approach for cancer treatment, offering unique advantages over conventional treatments. The combination of light activation and photosensitizing agents allows for targeted and localized destruction of cancer cells, reducing damage to surrounding healthy tissues. In recent years, the integration of nanoparticles with PDT has garnered significant attention due to their potential to enhance therapeutic outcomes. This review article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state-of-the-art in utilizing nanoparticles for photodynamic therapy in cancer treatment. We summarized various nanoparticle-based approaches, their properties, and their implications in optimizing PDT efficacy, and discussed challenges and prospects in the field.
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- Department of Life Sciences, University of Science and Technology of Hanoi, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, PHENIKAA University, Hanoi, Vietnam
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Gao F, Liu J, Tang Q, Jiang Y. The Guidelines for the Design and Synthesis of Transition Metal Atom Doped Carbon Dots. Chembiochem 2024; 25:e202300485. [PMID: 38103035 DOI: 10.1002/cbic.202300485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2023] [Revised: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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Atoms doping is a practical approach to modulate the physicochemical properties of carbon dots (CDs) and thus has garnered increasing attention in recent years. Compared to non-metal atoms, transition metal atoms (TMAs) possess more unoccupied orbitals and larger atomic radii. TMAs doping can significantly alter the electronic structure of CDs and bestow them with new intrinsic characteristics. TMAs-doped CDs have exhibited widespread application potential as a new class of single-atom-based nanomaterials. However, challenges remain for the successful preparation and precise design of TMAs-doped CDs. The key to successfully preparing TMA-doped CDs lies in anchoring TMAs to the carbon precursors before the reaction. Herein, taking the formation mechanism of TMAs-doped CDs as a starting point, we systematically summarized the ligands employed for synthesizing TMAs-doped CDs and proposed the synthetic strategy involving multiple ligands. Additionally, we summarize the functional properties imparted to CDs by different TMA dopants to guide the design of TMA-doped CDs with different functional characteristics. Finally, we describe the bottlenecks TMAs-doped CDs face and provide an outlook on their future development.
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- Fucheng Gao
- Key Laboratory of Birth Regulation and Control Technology of National Health Commission of China, Maternal and child health care hospital of Shandong province, Jinan, 250014, Shandong, China
- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials, Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, China
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- Key Laboratory of Birth Regulation and Control Technology of National Health Commission of China, Maternal and child health care hospital of Shandong province, Jinan, 250014, Shandong, China
- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials, Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, China
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- Institute of Carbon Neutrality, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266590, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Birth Regulation and Control Technology of National Health Commission of China, Maternal and child health care hospital of Shandong province, Jinan, 250014, Shandong, China
- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials, Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, China
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Chu D, Qu H, Huang X, Shi Y, Li K, Lin W, Xu Z, Li D, Chen H, Gao L, Wang W, Wang H. Manganese Amplifies Photoinduced ROS in Toluidine Blue Carbon Dots to Boost MRI Guided Chemo/Photodynamic Therapy. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2304968. [PMID: 37715278 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202304968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2023] [Revised: 09/04/2023] [Indexed: 09/17/2023]
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The contrast agents and tumor treatments currently used in clinical practice are far from satisfactory, due to the specificity of the tumor microenvironment (TME). Identification of diagnostic and therapeutic reagents with strong contrast and therapeutic effect remains a great challenge. Herein, a novel carbon dot nanozyme (Mn-CD) is synthesized for the first time using toluidine blue (TB) and manganese as raw materials. As expected, the enhanced magnetic resonance (MR) imaging capability of Mn-CDs is realized in response to the TME (acidity and glutathione), and r1 and r2 relaxation rates are enhanced by 224% and 249%, respectively. In addition, the photostability of Mn-CDs is also improved, and show an efficient singlet oxygen (1 O2 ) yield of 1.68. Moreover, Mn-CDs can also perform high-efficiency peroxidase (POD)-like activity and catalyze hydrogen peroxide to hydroxyl radicals, which is greatly improved under the light condition. The results both in vitro and in vivo demonstrate that the Mn-CDs are able to achieve real-time MR imaging of TME responsiveness through aggregation of the enhanced permeability and retention effect at tumor sites and facilitate light-enhanced chemodynamic and photodynamic combination therapies. This work opens a new perspective in terms of the role of carbon nanomaterials in integrated diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
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- Dongchuan Chu
- Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225001, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225001, China
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225001, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225001, China
- Institute of Translational Medicine, Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225001, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225001, China
- Institute of Translational Medicine, Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225001, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225001, China
- Institute of Translational Medicine, Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225001, China
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225001, China
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225001, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225001, China
- Institute of Translational Medicine, Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225001, China
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- CAS Engineering Laboratory for Nanozyme, Institute of Biophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100101, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225001, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225001, China
- Institute of Translational Medicine, Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225001, China
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Dong Y, Liu Y, Tu Y, Yuan Y, Wang J. AIEgens Cross-linked Iron Oxide Nanoparticles Synchronously Amplify Bimodal Imaging Signals in Situ by Tumor Acidity-Mediated Click Reaction. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202310975. [PMID: 37950819 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202310975] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/13/2023]
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Activatable dual-modal molecular imaging probes present a promising tool for the diagnosis of malignant tumors. However, synchronously enhancing dual-modal imaging signals under a single stimulus is challenging. Herein, we propose an activatable bimodal probe that integrates aggregation-induced emission luminogens (AIEgens) and iron oxide nanoparticles (IOs) to synergistically enhance near-infrared fluorescence (NIRF) intensity and magnetic resonance (MR) contrast through a tumor acidity-mediated click reaction. Tumor acidity-responsive IOs containing dibenzocyclooctyne groups (termed cDIOs) and AIEgens containing azide groups (termed AATs) can be covalently cross-linked in response to tumor acidity, which leads to a simultaneous enhancement in NIRF intensity (≈12.4-fold) and r2 relaxivity (≈2.8-fold). cDIOs and AATs were effectively activated in mice orthotropic breast tumor, and the cross-linking prolonged their retention in tumor, further augmenting the bimodal signals and expanding imaging time frame. This facile strategy leverages the inherent properties of probes themselves and demonstrates promise in future translational studies.
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- Yansong Dong
- School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials and Engineering of the Ministry of Education, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- School of Biomedical Sciences and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou International Campus, Guangzhou, 511442, P. R. China
- National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- School of Biomedical Sciences and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou International Campus, Guangzhou, 511442, P. R. China
- National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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Shen A, Sun Y, Wang G, Meng X, Ren X, Wan Q, Lv Q, Wang X, Ni J, Li M, Ma X, Xu Y, Jiang Y, Wang F, Cheng Y, Wang P. An Adaptable Nanoprobe Integrated with Quantitative T 1 -Mapping MRI for Accurate Differential Diagnosis of Multidrug-Resistant Lung Cancer. Adv Healthc Mater 2023; 12:e2300684. [PMID: 37714524 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202300684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/17/2023]
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Multidrug resistance (MDR) is one of the major factors causing failure of non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) chemotherapy. Real-time and accurate differentiation between drug-resistant and sensitive NSCLC is of primary importance for guiding the subsequent treatments and improving the therapeutic outcome. However, there is no effective method to provide such an accurate differentiation. This study creates an innovative strategy of integrating H2 O2 -responsive nanoprobes with the quantitative T1 -mapping magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technique to achieve an accurate differential diagnosis between drug-resistant and sensitive NSCLC in light of differences in H2 O2 content in the tumor microenvironment (TME). The result demonstrates that the synthesized MIL-53(Fe)@MnO2 nanocomposites possess an excellent capability of shortening the cancer longitudinal relaxation time (T1 ) when meeting H2 O2 in TME. T1 -mapping MRI could sensitively detect this T1 variation (about 2.6-fold that of T1-weighted imaging (T1 WI)) to accurately differentiate the H2 O2 content between drug-resistant and sensitive NSCLC. In addition, the quantitative data provided by the T1 -mapping MRI dedicates correct comparison across imaging tests and is more reliable than T1 WI, thus giving it a chance for precise assessment of the anti-cancer effect. This innovative strategy of merging TME adaptable nanoprobes with the quantitative MRI technique provides a new approach for the precise diagnosis of multidrug-resistant NSCLC.
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- Aijun Shen
- Department of Medical Imaging, Tongji Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200065, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
- Department of Materials Science and State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- Department of Urology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, 200040, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Medical Ultrasound, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Tongji University Cancer Center, Shanghai, 200072, China
- Department of Materials Science and State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Tongji Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200065, China
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Tongji Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200065, China
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Tongji Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200065, China
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Tongji Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200065, China
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Tongji Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200065, China
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Tongji Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200065, China
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Tongji Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200065, China
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Tongji Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200065, China
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Tongji Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200065, China
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Tongji Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200065, China
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Tongji Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200065, China
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Tongji Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200065, China
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Chu X, Duan M, Hou H, Zhang Y, Liu P, Chen H, Liu Y, Li SL. Recent strategies of carbon dot-based nanodrugs for enhanced emerging antitumor modalities. J Mater Chem B 2023; 11:9128-9154. [PMID: 37698045 DOI: 10.1039/d3tb00718a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/13/2023]
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Nanomaterial-based cancer therapy has recently emerged as a new therapeutic modality with the advantages of minimal invasiveness and negligible normal tissue toxicity over traditional cancer treatments. However, the complex microenvironment and self-protective mechanisms of tumors have suppressed the therapeutic effect of emerging antitumor modalities, which seriously hindered the transformation of these modalities to clinical settings. Due to the excellent biocompatibility, unique physicochemical properties and easy surface modification, carbon dots, as promising nanomaterials in the biomedical field, can effectively improve the therapeutic effect of emerging antitumor modalities as multifunctional nanoplatforms. In this review, the mechanism and limitations of emerging therapeutic modalities are described. Further, the recent advances related to carbon dot-based nanoplatforms in overcoming the therapeutic barriers of various emerging therapies are systematically summarized. Finally, the prospects and potential obstacles for the clinical translation of carbon dot-based nanoplatforms in tumor therapy are also discussed. This review is expected to provide a reference for nanomaterial design and its development for the efficacy enhancement of emerging therapeutic modalities.
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- Xu Chu
- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes, School of Materials Science and Engineering & School of Chemistry, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membrane and Membrane Process, School of Chemical Engineering and technology & School of Electronic and Information Engineering & School of Life Science, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300378, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membrane and Membrane Process, School of Chemical Engineering and technology & School of Electronic and Information Engineering & School of Life Science, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300378, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membrane and Membrane Process, School of Chemical Engineering and technology & School of Electronic and Information Engineering & School of Life Science, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300378, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes, School of Materials Science and Engineering & School of Chemistry, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membrane and Membrane Process, School of Chemical Engineering and technology & School of Electronic and Information Engineering & School of Life Science, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300378, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes, School of Materials Science and Engineering & School of Chemistry, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, P. R. China.
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Radiation Chemistry and Functional Materials, Hubei University of Science and Technology, Xianning 437100, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes, School of Materials Science and Engineering & School of Chemistry, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, P. R. China.
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Zhang C, Cai Y, Pengrui D, Wang J, Wang L, Xu J, Wu Y, Liu W, Chen L, Luo Z, Deng F. Hollow mesoporous organosilica nanoparticles reduced graphene oxide based nanosystem for multimodal image-guided photothermal/photodynamic/chemo combinational therapy triggered by near-infrared. Cell Prolif 2023; 56:e13443. [PMID: 36941019 PMCID: PMC10542620 DOI: 10.1111/cpr.13443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2023] [Revised: 02/24/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/22/2023] Open
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Developing a nanosystem that can perform multimodal imaging-guided combination therapy is highly desirable but challenging. In this study, we introduced multifunctional nanoparticles (NPs) consisting of graphene oxide-grafted hollow mesoporous organosilica loaded with the drug doxorubicin (DOX) and photosensitizers tetraphenylporphyrin (TPP). These NPs were encapsulated by thermosensitive liposomes that release their contents once the temperature exceeds a certain threshold. Metal oxide NPs grown on the graphene oxide (GO) surface served multiple roles, including enhancing photothermal efficiency, acting as contrast agents to improve magnetic resonance imaging, increasing the sensitivity and specificity of photoacoustic imaging, and catalysing hydrogen peroxide for the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS). When locally injected, the HMONs-rNGO@Fe3 O4 /MnOx@FA/DOX/TPP NPs effectively enriched in subcutaneous Hela cell tumour of mice. The photothermal/photodynamic/chemo combination therapy triggered by near-infrared (NIR) successfully suppressed the tumour without noticeable side effects. This study presented a unique approach to develop multimodal imaging-guided combination therapy for cancer.
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- Chenguang Zhang
- Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat‐sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of StomatologyGuangzhouChina
- Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat‐sen UniversityGuangzhouChina
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- Department of Chemical and Biological EngineeringHong Kong University of Science and TechnologyHong KongChina
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- Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, School and Hospital of StomatologyChina Medical UniversityShenyangChina
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- Department of StomatologyUnion Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhanChina
- School of Stomatology, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhanChina
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Development and RegenerationWuhanChina
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat‐sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of StomatologyGuangzhouChina
- Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat‐sen UniversityGuangzhouChina
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat‐sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of StomatologyGuangzhouChina
- Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat‐sen UniversityGuangzhouChina
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat‐sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of StomatologyGuangzhouChina
- Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat‐sen UniversityGuangzhouChina
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- Department of Geriatric DentistryPeking University School and Hospital of StomatologyBeijingChina
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- Department of StomatologyUnion Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhanChina
- School of Stomatology, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhanChina
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Development and RegenerationWuhanChina
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- Department of Chemical and Biological EngineeringHong Kong University of Science and TechnologyHong KongChina
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat‐sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of StomatologyGuangzhouChina
- Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat‐sen UniversityGuangzhouChina
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Zhu H, Peng N, Liang X, Yang S, Cai S, Chen Z, Yang Y, Wang J, Wang Y. Synthesis, properties and mechanism of carbon dots-based nano-antibacterial materials. Biomed Mater 2023; 18:062002. [PMID: 37722396 DOI: 10.1088/1748-605x/acfada] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/20/2023]
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Antibiotics play an important role in the treatment of diseases, but bacterial resistance caused by their widespread and unreasonable use has become an urgent problem in clinical treatment. With the rapid advancement of nanoscience and nanotechnology, the development of nanomedicine has been transformed into a new approach to the problem of bacterial resistance. As a new type of carbon-based nanomaterial, carbon dots (CDs) have attracted the interest of antibacterial researchers due to their ease of preparation, amphiphilicity, facile surface functionalization, and excellent optical properties, among other properties. This article reviewed the synthesis methods and properties of various CDs and their composites in order to highlight the advancements in the field of CDs-based antibacterial agents. Then we focused on the relationship between the principal properties of CDs and the antibacterial mechanism, including the following: (1) the physical damage caused by the small size, amphiphilicity, and surface charge of CDs. (2) Photogenerated electron transfer characteristics of CDs that produce reactive oxygen species (ROS) in themselves or in other compounds. The ability of ROS to oxidize can lead to the lipid peroxidation of cell membranes, as well as damage proteins and DNA. (3) The nano-enzyme properties of CDs can catalyze reactions that generate ROS. (4) Synergistic antibacterial effect of CDs and antibiotics or other nanocomposites. Finally, we look forward to the challenges that CDs-based nanocomposites face in practical antibacterial applications and propose corresponding solutions to further expand the application potential of nanomaterials in the treatment of infectious diseases, particularly drug-resistant bacterial infections.
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- Haimei Zhu
- School of Life Sciences, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, Anhui, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Human Microenvironment and Precision Medicine of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, Anhui, People's Republic of China
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- School of Life Sciences, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, Anhui, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Human Microenvironment and Precision Medicine of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, Anhui, People's Republic of China
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- School of Life Sciences, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, Anhui, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Human Microenvironment and Precision Medicine of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, Anhui, People's Republic of China
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- School of Life Sciences, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, Anhui, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Human Microenvironment and Precision Medicine of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, Anhui, People's Republic of China
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- School of Life Sciences, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, Anhui, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Human Microenvironment and Precision Medicine of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, Anhui, People's Republic of China
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- School of Life Sciences, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, Anhui, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Human Microenvironment and Precision Medicine of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, Anhui, People's Republic of China
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- School of Life Sciences, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, Anhui, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Human Microenvironment and Precision Medicine of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, Anhui, People's Republic of China
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- School of Life Sciences, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, Anhui, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Human Microenvironment and Precision Medicine of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, Anhui, People's Republic of China
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- School of Life Sciences, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, Anhui, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Human Microenvironment and Precision Medicine of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, Anhui, People's Republic of China
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Huang YC, Lai JZ, Luo CL, Chuang CC, Lin TC, Wang PH, Chien FC. A Fluorescent Vector of Carbon Dot to Deliver Rab13 and Rab14 Plasmids for Promoting Neurite Outgrowth. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2023; 6:3739-3749. [PMID: 37679053 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.3c00418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/09/2023]
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The complex processes of neuron differentiation and neuron repair are critical for treating nervous system injuries and neurodegenerative diseases. Neurite outgrowth plays a crucial role in these processes by enabling the formation of connections between neurons and the generation of neuroplasticity to restore the function of the nervous system. In this study, we fabricated functionalized carbon dots (CDs) with distinctive photoluminescence and low cytotoxicity for use as fluorescence imaging probes and nanocarriers to deliver plasmid DNAs to neurons effectively for inducing neurite outgrowth. CDs were prepared through a reflux process in nitric acid solution, and their surface was then modified using polyethylenimine (PEI) to obtain positively charged CDs for increasing the absorption of plasmid DNAs and the efficiency of cell uptake. Experimental results indicated that the fabricated CDs maintained a low cytotoxicity and exhibited a high neuron uptake of up to 97%. An improvement in the plasmid DNA ingestion of neurons resulted in enhanced expression of Rab13-Q67L and Rab14 proteins, which considerably promoted neurite sprouting and elongation. After the fabricated PEI-modified CDs were used to deliver the Rab13-Q67L and Rab14 plasmids, more than 56% of the neurons had a neurite length that was greater than twice the size of their soma. Thus, DNA delivery through functionalized CDs has a high potential for use in gene therapy for neuronal injuries and diseases.
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- Yung-Chin Huang
- Department of Optics and Photonics, National Central University, Taoyuan 32001, Taiwan
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- Department of Optics and Photonics, National Central University, Taoyuan 32001, Taiwan
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- Department of Optics and Photonics, National Central University, Taoyuan 32001, Taiwan
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- Department of Optics and Photonics, National Central University, Taoyuan 32001, Taiwan
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- Photonic Materials Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, National Central University, Taoyuan 32001, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Environmental Engineering, National Central University, Taoyuan 32001, Taiwan
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- Department of Optics and Photonics, National Central University, Taoyuan 32001, Taiwan
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Luo T, Yang H, Wang R, Pu Y, Cai Z, Zhao Y, Bi Q, Lu J, Jin R, Nie Y, Shuai X. Bifunctional Cascading Nanozymes Based on Carbon Dots Promotes Photodynamic Therapy by Regulating Hypoxia and Glycolysis. ACS NANO 2023; 17:16715-16730. [PMID: 37594768 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c03169] [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] [Indexed: 08/19/2023]
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Photodynamic therapy (PDT) still faces great challenges with suitable photosensitizers, oxygen supply, and reactive oxygen species (ROS) accumulation, especially in the tumor microenvironment, feathering hypoxia, and high glucose metabolism. Herein, a carbon dots (CDs)-based bifunctional nanosystem (MnZ@Au), acting as photosensitizer and nanozyme with cascading glucose oxidase (GOx)- and catalase (CAT)-like reactivity, was developed for improving hypoxia and regulating glucose metabolism to enhance PDT. The MnZ@Au was constructed using Mn-doped CDs (Mn-CDs) as a core and zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 (ZIF-8) as a shell to form a hybrid (MnZ), followed by anchoring ultrasmall Au nanoparticles (AuNPs) onto the surface of MnZ through the ion exchange and in situ reduction methods. MnZ@Au catalyzed glucose consumption and oxygen generation by cascading GOx- and CAT-like nanozyme reactions, which was further enhanced by its own photothermal properties. In vitro and in vivo studies also confirmed that MnZ@Au greatly improved CDs penetration, promoted ROS accumulation, and enhanced PDT efficacy, leading to efficient tumor growth inhibition in the breast tumor model. Besides, MnZ@Au enabled photoacoustic (PA) imaging to provide a mapping of Mn-CDs distribution and oxygen saturation, showing the real-time catalytic process of MnZ@Au in vivo. 18F-Fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography (18F-FDG PET) imaging also validated the decreased glucose uptake in tumors treated by MnZ@Au. Therefore, the integrated design provided a promising strategy to utilize and regulate the tumor microenvironment, promote penetration, enhance PDT, and finally prevent tumor deterioration.
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- Tianying Luo
- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, P. R. China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, P. R. China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, P. R. China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, P. R. China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, P. R. China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, P. R. China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, P. R. China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, P. R. China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, P. R. China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, P. R. China
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- Nanomedicine Research Center, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510630, China
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Huang L, Su Y, Zhang D, Zeng Z, Hu X, Hong S, Lin X. Recent theranostic applications of hydrogen peroxide-responsive nanomaterials for multiple diseases. RSC Adv 2023; 13:27333-27358. [PMID: 37705984 PMCID: PMC10496458 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra05020c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 08/31/2023] [Indexed: 09/15/2023] Open
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It is well established that hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is associated with the initiation and progression of many diseases. With the rapid development of nanotechnology, the diagnosis and treatment of those diseases could be realized through a variety of H2O2-responsive nanomaterials. In order to broaden the application prospects of H2O2-responsive nanomaterials and promote their development, understanding and summarizing the design and application fields of such materials has attracted much attention. This review provides a comprehensive summary of the types of H2O2-responsive nanomaterials including organic, inorganic and organic-inorganic hybrids in recent years, and focused on their specific design and applications. Based on the type of disease, such as tumors, bacteria, dental diseases, inflammation, cardiovascular diseases, bone injury and so on, key examples for above disease imaging diagnosis and therapy strategies are introduced. In addition, current challenges and the outlook of H2O2-responsive nanomaterials are also discussed. This review aims to stimulate the potential of H2O2-responsive nanomaterials and provide new application ideas for various functional nanomaterials related to H2O2.
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- Linjie Huang
- School of Medical Imaging, Fujian Medical University Fuzhou 350122 Fujian P. R. China
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- School of Medical Imaging, Fujian Medical University Fuzhou 350122 Fujian P. R. China
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- School of Medical Imaging, Fujian Medical University Fuzhou 350122 Fujian P. R. China
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- School of Medical Imaging, Fujian Medical University Fuzhou 350122 Fujian P. R. China
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- School of Medical Imaging, Fujian Medical University Fuzhou 350122 Fujian P. R. China
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- School of Medical Imaging, Fujian Medical University Fuzhou 350122 Fujian P. R. China
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- School of Medical Imaging, Fujian Medical University Fuzhou 350122 Fujian P. R. China
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Li D, Cai S, Wang P, Cheng H, Cheng B, Zhang Y, Liu G. Innovative Design Strategies Advance Biomedical Applications of Phthalocyanines. Adv Healthc Mater 2023; 12:e2300263. [PMID: 37039069 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202300263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2023] [Revised: 03/30/2023] [Indexed: 04/12/2023]
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Owing to their long absorption wavelengths, high molar absorptivity, and tunable photosensitivity, phthalocyanines have been widely used in photodynamic therapy (PDT). However, phthalocyanines still face the drawbacks of poor targeting, "always-on" photosensitizing properties, and unsatisfactory therapeutic efficiency, which limit their wide applications in biomedical fields. Thus, new design strategies such as modification of targeting molecules, formation of nanoparticles, and activating photosensitizers are developed to improve the above defects. Notably, recent studies have shown that novel phthalocyanines are not only used in fluorescence imaging and PDT, but also in photoacoustic imaging, photothermal imaging, sonodynamic therapy, and photothermal therapy. This review focuses on recent design strategies, applications in biomedicine, and clinical development of phthalocyanines, providing ideas and references for the design and application of phthalocyanine, so as to promote their future transformation into clinical applications.
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- Dong Li
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics, Center for Molecular Imaging and Translational Medicine, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361102, China
- College of Ocean Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University, Xiamen, 361021, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics, Center for Molecular Imaging and Translational Medicine, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361102, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics, Center for Molecular Imaging and Translational Medicine, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361102, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics, Center for Molecular Imaging and Translational Medicine, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361102, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics, Center for Molecular Imaging and Translational Medicine, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361102, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics, Center for Molecular Imaging and Translational Medicine, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361102, China
- Shen Zhen Research Institute of Xiamen University, Shenzhen, 518057, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics, Center for Molecular Imaging and Translational Medicine, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361102, China
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He S, Jia X, Feng S, Hu J. Three Strategies in Engineering Nanomedicines for Tumor Microenvironment-Enabled Phototherapy. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2300078. [PMID: 37226364 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202300078] [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] [Received: 01/04/2023] [Revised: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Canonical phototherapeutics have several limitations, including a lack of tumor selectivity, nondiscriminatory phototoxicity, and tumor hypoxia aggravation. The tumor microenvironment (TME) is characterized by hypoxia, acidic pH, and high levels of H2 O2 , GSH, and proteases. To overcome the shortcomings of canonical phototherapy and achieve optimal theranostic effects with minimal side effects, unique TME characteristics are employed in the development of phototherapeutic nanomedicines. In this review, the effectiveness of three strategies for developing advanced phototherapeutics based on various TME characteristics is examined. The first strategy involves targeted delivery of phototherapeutics to tumors with the assistance of TME-induced nanoparticle disassembly or surface modification. The second strategy involves near-infrared absorption increase-induced phototherapy activation triggered by TME factors. The third strategy involves enhancing therapeutic efficacy by ameliorating TME. The functionalities, working principles, and significance of the three strategies for various applications are highlighted. Finally, possible challenges and future perspectives for further development are discussed.
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- Shiliang He
- College of Health Science and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen Technology University, Shenzhen, 518118, China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Bioprocess Engineering and Co-Innovation Center for In-Vitro Diagnostic Reagents and Devices of Jiangxi Province, College of Life Sciences, Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University, Nanchang, 330013, China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Bioprocess Engineering and Co-Innovation Center for In-Vitro Diagnostic Reagents and Devices of Jiangxi Province, College of Life Sciences, Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University, Nanchang, 330013, China
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- College of Health Science and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen Technology University, Shenzhen, 518118, China
- Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen, 518132, China
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Cui S, Wang B, Zhai C, Wei S, Zhang H, Sun G. A double rare earth doped CD nanoplatform for nanocatalytic/starving-like synergistic therapy with GSH-depletion and enhanced reactive oxygen species generation. J Mater Chem B 2023; 11:7986-7997. [PMID: 37523206 DOI: 10.1039/d3tb00959a] [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: 08/01/2023]
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Cancer has been one of the principal diseases threatening human health in the world. Traditional chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery in clinical applications have some disadvantages, such as inefficiency, low specificity, and serious side effects. Therefore, some emerging synergistic therapies have been developed for more accurate diagnosis and more efficient treatment of cancer. Herein, novel Ce-Gd@CDs-GOx nanozymes were obtained by combining magnetic resonance/fluorescence (MR/FL) imaging and nanocatalytic/starving-like synergistic therapy for tumor tissue imaging and efficient cancer treatment. The as-prepared Ce-Gd@CDs-GOx nanozymes with a diameter of 25.0 ± 0.8 nm exhibited favorable physiological stability, negligible toxicity, bright fluorescence and strong T1-weighted MR imaging (MRI) performance (10.97 mM-1 s-1). Moreover, the nanozymes could not only cut off the nutrient supply of tumor cells, but also generate ROS to synergistically enhance antitumor efficacy. The coexistence of Ce3+/Ce4+ in Ce-Gd@CDs-GOx endowed them with attractive capacity for alleviating hypoxia and enhancing GSH consumption to induce the apoptosis of tumor cells. Furthermore, most of the 4T1 cells treated with Ce-Gd@CDs-GOx nanozymes were damaged in the CCK-8 and Calcein-AM/PI staining assays, indicating the excellent efficiency of intracellular synergistic therapy. In summary, this study offered a promising strategy to design a nanoplatform for MR/FL imaging-guided nanocatalytic and starvation-like synergistic therapy of cancer.
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- Shufeng Cui
- School of Chemistry and Life Science, Changchun University of Technology, 2055 Yanan Street, Changchun 130012, P. R. China.
- Advanced Institute of Materials Science, Changchun University of Technology, 2055 Yanan Street, Changchun 130012, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Life Science, Changchun University of Technology, 2055 Yanan Street, Changchun 130012, P. R. China.
- Advanced Institute of Materials Science, Changchun University of Technology, 2055 Yanan Street, Changchun 130012, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Life Science, Changchun University of Technology, 2055 Yanan Street, Changchun 130012, P. R. China.
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- School of Chemistry and Life Science, Changchun University of Technology, 2055 Yanan Street, Changchun 130012, P. R. China.
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- School of Chemistry and Life Science, Changchun University of Technology, 2055 Yanan Street, Changchun 130012, P. R. China.
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- School of Chemistry and Life Science, Changchun University of Technology, 2055 Yanan Street, Changchun 130012, P. R. China.
- Advanced Institute of Materials Science, Changchun University of Technology, 2055 Yanan Street, Changchun 130012, P. R. China
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Zheng H, Cheng F, Guo D, He X, Zhou L, Zhang Q. Nanoenzyme-Reinforced Multifunctional Scaffold Based on Ti 3C 2Tx MXene Nanosheets for Promoting Structure-Functional Skeletal Muscle Regeneration via Electroactivity and Microenvironment Management. NANO LETTERS 2023; 23:7379-7388. [PMID: 37578316 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.3c01784] [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] [Indexed: 08/15/2023]
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The completed volumetric muscle loss (VML) regeneration remains a challenge due to the limited myogenic differentiation as well as the oxidative, inflammatory, and hypoxic microenvironment. Herein, a 2D Ti3C2Tx MXene@MnO2 nanocomposite with conductivity and microenvironment remodeling was fabricated and applied in developing a multifunctional hydrogel (FME) scaffold to simultaneously conquer these hurdles. Among them, Ti3C2Tx MXene with electroconductive ability remarkably promotes myogenic differentiation via enhancing the myotube formation and upregulating the relative expression of the myosin heavy chain (MHC) protein and myogenic genes (MyoD and MyoG) in myogenesis. The MnO2 nanoenzyme-reinforced Ti3C2Tx MXene significantly reshapes the hostile microenvironment by eliminating reactive oxygen species (ROS), regulating macrophage polarization from M1 to M2 and continuously supplying O2. Together, the FME hydrogel as a bioactive multifunctional scaffold significantly accelerates structure-functional VML regeneration in vivo and represents a multipronged strategy for the VML regeneration via electroactivity and microenvironment management.
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- Hua Zheng
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710129, P. R. China
- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Functional Organic Porous Materials, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710129, P. R. China
- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Functional Organic Porous Materials, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710004, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710004, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Protein Modification and Degradation, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 511436, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710129, P. R. China
- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Functional Organic Porous Materials, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, P. R. China
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Yu Y, Sun H, Lu Q, Sun J, Zhang P, Zeng L, Vasilev K, Zhao Y, Chen Y, Liu P. Spontaneous formation of MXene-oxidized sono/chemo-dynamic sonosensitizer/nanocatalyst for antibacteria and bone-tissue regeneration. J Nanobiotechnology 2023; 21:193. [PMID: 37316836 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-023-01933-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2022] [Accepted: 05/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/16/2023] Open
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Prolonged and incurable bacterial infections in soft tissue and bone are currently causing large challenges in the clinic. Two-dimensional (2D) materials have been designed to address these issues, but materials with satisfying therapeutic effects are still needed. Herein, CaO2-loaded 2D titanium carbide nanosheets (CaO2-TiOx@Ti3C2, C-T@Ti3C2) were developed. Surprisingly, this nanosheet exhibited sonodynamic ability, in which CaO2 caused the in situ oxidation of Ti3C2 MXene to produce acoustic sensitiser TiO2 on its surface. In addition, this nanosheet displayed chemodynamic features, which promoted a Fenton reaction triggered by self-supplied H2O2. We detected that C-T@Ti3C2 nanosheets increased reactive oxygen species (ROS) production in response to sonodynamic therapy, which displayed an ideal antibacterial effect. Furthermore, these nanoreactors facilitated the deposition of Ca2+, which promoted osteogenic transformation and enhanced bone quality in osteomyelitis models. Herein, a wound healing model and prosthetic joint infection (PJI) model were established, and the C-T@Ti3C2 nanosheets played a protective role in these models. Taken together, the results indicated that the C-T@Ti3C2 nanosheets function as a multifunctional instrument with sonodynamic features, which might reveal information regarding the treatment of bacterial infections during wound healing.
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- Yang Yu
- Department of Orthopaedics, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, No. 107 West Wenhua Road, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, People's Republic of China
- Materdicine Lab, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, People's Republic of China
- Laboratory of Basic Medical Sciences, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, No. 107 West Wenhua Road, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, No. 107 West Wenhua Road, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, No. 107 West Wenhua Road, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, People's Republic of China
- Laboratory of Basic Medical Sciences, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, No. 107 West Wenhua Road, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, People's Republic of China
- Laboratory of Basic Medical Sciences, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, People's Republic of China
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- The 1st Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming Yunnan, 650032, People's Republic of China
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- College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Sturt Road, Bedford Park, SA, 5042, Australia
- Academic Unit of STEM, University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes, Adelaide, SA, 5095, Australia
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, No. 107 West Wenhua Road, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, People's Republic of China.
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- Materdicine Lab, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, No. 107 West Wenhua Road, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, People's Republic of China.
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Yang Z, Zhao Y, Li Y, Song L, Lin Y, Liu K, Zhang Y, Zvyagin AV, Fang L, Sun Y, Yang B, Lin Q. Au/Mn nanodot platform for in vivo CT/MRI/FI multimodal bioimaging and photothermal therapy against tongue cancer. J Mater Chem B 2023; 11:4752-4762. [PMID: 37183453 DOI: 10.1039/d3tb00468f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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Surgical resection is the main method for oral tongue squamous cell carcinoma (OTSCC) treatment. However, the oral physiological function and aesthetics may be seriously damaged during the operation with a high risk of recurrence. Therefore, it is important to develop an alternative strategy with precise guidance for OTSCC treatment. Herein, multifunctional Au/Mn nanodots (NDs) are designed and synthesized. They can perform multimodal bioimaging, including computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) simultaneously, and exhibit bright near-infrared fluorescence imaging (FI) for navigation, and even integrate photothermal therapy (PTT) property. The localization of OTSCC relies on visual and tactile cues of surgeons while lacking noninvasive pretreament labeling and guidance. Au/Mn NDs provide CT/MRI imaging, giving two means of accurate positioning pretherapy. Meanwhile, the fluorescence of the Au/Mn NDs in the near-infrared region (NIR) is beneficial for noninvasive labeling and intuitive observation with the naked eye to determine the tumor boundary during PTT. Further, Au/Mn NDs showed excellent results in ablating tumors in vivo. Above all, the Au/Mn NDs provide a key platform for multimodal bioimaging and PTT in a single nanoagent, which demonstrated attractive performance for OTSCC treatment.
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- Zhe Yang
- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Material, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Material, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China.
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130000, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Material, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China.
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130000, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130000, China
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- Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Nanoscale Biophotonics, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW 2109, Australia
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Science, China University of Petroleum, Beijing 102249, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Material, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Material, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China.
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Elsherbiny SM, Khalifa MA, Acheampong A, Liu C, Bondzie-Quaye P, Swallah MS, Lin X, Huang Q. Effective Nanocomposite Based on Bi 2MoO 6/MoS 2/AuNRs for NIR-II Light-Boosted Photodynamic/Chemodynamic Therapy. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2023. [PMID: 37146209 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c00372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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Bi2MoO6 (BMO) nanoparticles (NPs) have been widely used as a photocatalyst to decompose organic pollutants, but their potential for photodynamic therapy (PDT) is yet to be explored. Normally, the UV absorption property of BMO NPs is not suitable for clinical application because the penetration depth of the UV light is too small. To overcome this limitation, we rationally designed a novel nanocomposite based on Bi2MoO6/MoS2/AuNRs (BMO-MSA), which simultaneously possesses both the high photodynamic ability and POD-like activity under NIR-II light irradiation. Additionally, it has excellent photothermal stability with good photothermal conversion efficiency. The as-prepared BMO-MSA nanocomposite could induce the germline apoptosis of Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans) via the cep-1/p53 pathway after being illuminated by light with a wavelength of 1064 nm. The in vivo investigations confirmed the ability of the BMO-MSA nanocomposite for the induction of DNA damage in the worms, and the mechanism was approved by determining the egl-1 fold induction in the mutants that have a loss of function in the genes involved in DNA damage response mutants. Thus, this work has not only provided a novel PDT agent, which may be used for PDT in the NIR-II region, but also introduced a new approach to therapy, taking advantage of both PDT and CDT effects.
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- Shereen M Elsherbiny
- CAS Key Laboratory of High Magnetic Field and Ion Beam Physical Biology, Anhui Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Control Technology, Institute of Intelligent Machine, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, China
- Science Island Branch of Graduate School, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
- Physics Department, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt
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- Physics Department, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Condensed Matter Physics at Extreme Conditions, High Magnetic Field Laboratory, HFIPS, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, Anhui, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of High Magnetic Field and Ion Beam Physical Biology, Anhui Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Control Technology, Institute of Intelligent Machine, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, China
- Science Island Branch of Graduate School, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of High Magnetic Field and Ion Beam Physical Biology, Anhui Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Control Technology, Institute of Intelligent Machine, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, China
- Science Island Branch of Graduate School, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of High Magnetic Field and Ion Beam Physical Biology, Anhui Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Control Technology, Institute of Intelligent Machine, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, China
- Science Island Branch of Graduate School, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of High Magnetic Field and Ion Beam Physical Biology, Anhui Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Control Technology, Institute of Intelligent Machine, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, China
- Science Island Branch of Graduate School, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of High Magnetic Field and Ion Beam Physical Biology, Anhui Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Control Technology, Institute of Intelligent Machine, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, China
- Science Island Branch of Graduate School, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of High Magnetic Field and Ion Beam Physical Biology, Anhui Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Control Technology, Institute of Intelligent Machine, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, China
- Science Island Branch of Graduate School, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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Arcudi F, Đorđević L. Supramolecular Chemistry of Carbon-Based Dots Offers Widespread Opportunities. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023:e2300906. [PMID: 37078923 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202300906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2023] [Revised: 03/01/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Carbon dots are an emerging class of nanomaterials that has recently attracted considerable attention for applications that span from biomedicine to energy. These photoluminescent carbon nanoparticles are defined by characteristic sizes of <10 nm, a carbon-based core and various functional groups at their surface. Although the surface groups are widely used to establish non-covalent bonds (through electrostatic interactions, coordinative bonds, and hydrogen bonds) with various other (bio)molecules and polymers, the carbonaceous core could also establish non-covalent bonds (ππ stacking or hydrophobic interactions) with π-extended or apolar compounds. The surface functional groups, in addition, can be modified by various post-synthetic chemical procedures to fine-tune the supramolecular interactions. Our contribution categorizes and analyzes the interactions that are commonly used to engineer carbon dots-based materials and discusses how they have allowed preparation of functional assemblies and architectures used for sensing, (bio)imaging, therapeutic applications, catalysis, and devices. Using non-covalent interactions as a bottom-up approach to prepare carbon dots-based assemblies and composites can exploit the unique features of supramolecular chemistry, which include adaptability, tunability, and stimuli-responsiveness due to the dynamic nature of the non-covalent interactions. It is expected that focusing on the various supramolecular possibilities will influence the future development of this class of nanomaterials.
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- Francesca Arcudi
- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Padova, Via F. Marzolo 1, Padova, 35131, Italy
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Padova, Via F. Marzolo 1, Padova, 35131, Italy
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Shi X, Wang X, Zhang S, Zhang Z, Meng X, Liu H, Qian Y, Lin Y, Yu Y, Lin W, Wang H. Hydrophobic Carbon Dots Derived from Organic Pollutants and Applications in NIR Anticounterfeiting and Bioimaging. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2023; 39:5056-5064. [PMID: 37005495 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c00075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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In an effort to fulfill the strategy of sustainable development, Rhodamine B, a common and toxic organic pollutant in the textile industry, was reported for the first time as a single precursor to develop a kind of novel hydrophobic nitrogen-doped carbon dot (HNCD) through a green and facile one-pot solvothermal method. The HNCDs with an average size of 3.6 nm possess left and right water contact angles of 109.56° and 110.34°, respectively. The HNCDs manifest excitation wavelength-tunable and upconverted fluorescence from the ultraviolet (UV) to the near-infrared (NIR) range. Furthermore, the PEGylation of HNCDs enables them to be used as an optical marker for cell and in vivo imaging. Notably, the HNCDs with solvent-dependent fluorescence can be used for invisible inks with a wide range of light responses from UV-vis-NIR spectra. This work not only provides an innovative way to recycle chemical waste but also expands the potential application of HNCDs in NIR security printing and bioimaging.
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- Xinyi Shi
- High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, Anhui, P. R. China
- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, Anhui, P. R. China
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- High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, Anhui, P. R. China
- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, Anhui, P. R. China
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- Department of Pathology and Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medicine, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, Anhui P.R. China
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- Department of Pathology and Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medicine, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, Anhui P.R. China
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- High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, Anhui, P. R. China
- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, Anhui, P. R. China
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- High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, Anhui, P. R. China
- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, Anhui, P. R. China
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- High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, Anhui, P. R. China
- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, Anhui, P. R. China
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- High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, Anhui, P. R. China
- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, Anhui, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Shanghai Institute of Technology, Haiquan Road 100, Shanghai 201400, PR China
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- High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, Anhui, P. R. China
- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, Anhui, P. R. China
- Department of Pathology and Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medicine, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, Anhui P.R. China
- Key Laboratory of High Magnetic Field and Ion Beam Physical Biology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, Anhui, China
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- High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, Anhui, P. R. China
- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, Anhui, P. R. China
- Department of Pathology and Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medicine, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, Anhui P.R. China
- Key Laboratory of High Magnetic Field and Ion Beam Physical Biology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, Anhui, China
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Li J, Gong C, Chen X, Guo H, Tai Z, Ding N, Gao S, Gao Y. Biomimetic liposomal nanozymes improve breast cancer chemotherapy with enhanced penetration and alleviated hypoxia. J Nanobiotechnology 2023; 21:123. [PMID: 37038165 PMCID: PMC10084658 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-023-01874-7] [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: 01/14/2023] [Accepted: 03/26/2023] [Indexed: 04/12/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Doxorubicin (Dox) has been recommended in clinical guidelines for the standard-of-care treatment of breast cancer. However, Dox therapy faces challenges such as hypoxia, acidosis, H2O2-rich conditions and condensed extracellular matrix in TME as well as low targeted ability. METHODS We developed a nanosystem H-MnO2-Dox-Col NPs based on mesoporous manganese dioxide (H-MnO2) in which Dox was loaded in the core and collagenase (Col) was wrapped in the surface. Further the H-MnO2-Dox-Col NPs were covered by a fusion membrane (MP) of inflammation-targeted RAW264.7 cell membrane and pH-sensitive liposomes to form biomimetic MP@H-MnO2-Dox-Col for in vitro and in vivo study. RESULTS Our results shows that MP@H-MnO2-Dox-Col can increase the Dox effect with low cardiotoxicity based on multi-functions of effective penetration in tumor tissue, alleviating hypoxia in TME, pH sensitive drug release as well as targeted delivery of Dox. CONCLUSIONS This multifunctional biomimetic nanodelivery system exhibited antitumor efficacy in vivo and in vitro, thus having potential for the treatment of breast cancer.
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- Juanjuan Li
- School of Pharmacy & Zhong Shan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 201206, China
- Department of Pharmacy, Changhai Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200011, P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Changhai Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Changhai Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200443, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Changhai Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Changhai Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China.
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- School of Pharmacy & Zhong Shan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 201206, China.
- Department of Pharmacy, Changhai Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China.
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Jovanović S, Marković Z, Budimir M, Prekodravac J, Zmejkoski D, Kepić D, Bonasera A, Marković BT. Lights and Dots toward Therapy-Carbon-Based Quantum Dots as New Agents for Photodynamic Therapy. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:pharmaceutics15041170. [PMID: 37111655 PMCID: PMC10145889 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15041170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2023] [Revised: 04/01/2023] [Accepted: 04/04/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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The large number of deaths induced by carcinoma and infections indicates that the need for new, better, targeted therapy is higher than ever. Apart from classical treatments and medication, photodynamic therapy (PDT) is one of the possible approaches to cure these clinical conditions. This strategy offers several advantages, such as lower toxicity, selective treatment, faster recovery time, avoidance of systemic toxic effects, and others. Unfortunately, there is a small number of agents that are approved for usage in clinical PDT. Novel, efficient, biocompatible PDT agents are, thus, highly desired. One of the most promising candidates is represented by the broad family of carbon-based quantum dots, such as graphene quantum dots (GQDs), carbon quantum dots (CQDs), carbon nanodots (CNDs), and carbonized polymer dots (CPDs). In this review paper, these new smart nanomaterials are discussed as potential PDT agents, detailing their toxicity in the dark, and when they are exposed to light, as well as their effects on carcinoma and bacterial cells. The photoinduced effects of carbon-based quantum dots on bacteria and viruses are particularly interesting, since dots usually generate several highly toxic reactive oxygen species under blue light. These species are acting as bombs on pathogen cells, causing various devastating and toxic effects on those targets.
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- Svetlana Jovanović
- Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences-National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, P.O. Box 522, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences-National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, P.O. Box 522, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences-National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, P.O. Box 522, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences-National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, P.O. Box 522, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences-National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, P.O. Box 522, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences-National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, P.O. Box 522, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Palermo Research Unit, Department of Physics and Chemistry-Emilio Segrè, University of Palermo and Consorzio Interuniversitario Nazionale per la Scienza e Tecnologia dei Materiali (INSTM), 90128 Palermo, Italy
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- Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences-National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, P.O. Box 522, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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Fan H, Guo Z. Tumor microenvironment-responsive manganese-based nanomaterials for cancer treatment. Coord Chem Rev 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2023.215027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Cheng K, Wang H, Sun S, Wu M, Shen H, Chen K, Zhang Z, Li S, Lin H. Specific Chemiluminescence Imaging and Enhanced Photodynamic Therapy of Bacterial Infections by Hemin-Modified Carbon Dots. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023:e2207868. [PMID: 36965080 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202207868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2022] [Revised: 02/28/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Antibacterial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) is a promising antibiotics-alternative strategy for bacterial infectious diseases, which features broad-spectrum antibacterial activity with a low risk of inducing bacterial resistance. However, clinical applications of aPDT are still hindered by the hydrophobicity-caused inadequate photodynamic activity of conventional photosensitizers and the hypoxic microenvironment of bacterial infections. To address these problems, herein, a promising strategy is developed to achieve specific chemiluminescence (CL) imaging and enhanced PDT of bacterial infections using hemin-modified carbon dots (H-CDs). The H-CDs can be facilely prepared and exhibit favorable water solubility, augmented photodynamic activity, and unique peroxidase-mimicking capacity. Compared with the free CDs, the photodynamic efficacy of H-CDs is significantly augmented due to the increased electron-hole separation efficiency. Moreover, the peroxidase catalytic performance of H-CDs enables not only infection identification via bacterial infection microenvironment-responsive CL imaging but also oxygen self-supplied aPDT with hypoxia-relief-enhanced bacteria inactivation effects. Finally, the enhanced aPDT efficiencies of H-CDs are validated in both in vivo abscess and infected wound models. This work may provide an effective antibacterial platform for the selective imaging-guided treatment of bacterial infections.
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- Ke Cheng
- International Joint Research Center for Photo-responsive Molecules and Materials, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, P. R. China
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- International Joint Research Center for Photo-responsive Molecules and Materials, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, P. R. China
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- International Joint Research Center for Photo-responsive Molecules and Materials, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, P. R. China
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- International Joint Research Center for Photo-responsive Molecules and Materials, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, P. R. China
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- International Joint Research Center for Photo-responsive Molecules and Materials, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, P. R. China
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- International Joint Research Center for Photo-responsive Molecules and Materials, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, P. R. China
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- International Joint Research Center for Photo-responsive Molecules and Materials, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, P. R. China
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- International Joint Research Center for Photo-responsive Molecules and Materials, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, P. R. China
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- International Joint Research Center for Photo-responsive Molecules and Materials, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, P. R. China
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Li K, Xu K, He Y, Yang Y, Tan M, Mao Y, Zou Y, Feng Q, Luo Z, Cai K. Oxygen Self-Generating Nanoreactor Mediated Ferroptosis Activation and Immunotherapy in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer. ACS NANO 2023; 17:4667-4687. [PMID: 36861638 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c10893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The hypoxia microenvironment of solid tumors poses a technological bottleneck for ferroptosis and immunotherapy in clinical oncology. Nanoreactors based on special physiological signals in tumor cells are able to avoid various tumor tolerance mechanisms by alleviating the intracellular hypoxia environment. Herein we reported a nanoreactor Cu2-xSe that enabled the conversion of Cu elements between Cu+ and Cu2+ for the generation of O2 and the consumption of intracellular GSH content. Furthermore, to enhance the catalytic and ferroptosis-inducing activities of the nanoreactors, the ferroptosis agonist Erastin was loaded on the ZIF-8 coating on the surface of Cu2-xSe to up-regulate the expression of NOX4 protein, increase the intracellular H2O2 content, catalyze the Cu+ to produce O2 and activate ferroptosis. In addition, the nanoreactors were simultaneously surface functionalized with PEG polymer and folic acid molecules, which ensured the in vivo blood circulation and tumor-specific uptake. In vitro and in vivo experiments demonstrated that the functionalized self-supplying nanoreactors can amplify the ability to generate O2 and consume intracellular GSH via the interconversion of Cu elements Cu+ and Cu2+, and impair the GPX4/GSH pathway and HIF-1α protein expression. At the same time, by alleviating the intracellular hypoxia environment, the expression of miR301, a gene in the secreted exosomes was decreased, which ultimately affected the phenotype polarization of TAMs and increased the content of IFN γ secreted by CD8+ T cells, which further promoted the ferroptosis induced by Erastin-loaded nanoreactors. This combined therapeutic strategy of activating the tumor immune response and ferroptosis via self-supplying nanoreactors provides a potential strategy for clinical application.
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- Ke Li
- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, P. R. China
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- Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, P. R. China
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- School of Life Science, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, P. R. China
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Wang Z, Hao Y, Chen Y, Dong W, Liu Y, Li J, Gao H, Wang X, Shuang S, Dong C, Gong X. Robust solvatochromic carbon quantum dots for selective detection of water and Sn 4+ and specific lipid imaging. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 445:130456. [PMID: 36450190 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.130456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2022] [Revised: 11/16/2022] [Accepted: 11/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Developing carbon quantum dots (CQDs) with the solvatochromic effect and exploring multifunctional applications remains challenging. Herein, robust solvatochromic carbon quantum dots (RS-CQDs) with emission shift up to ∼62 nm from yellow to red was fabricated by the hydrothermal method. The RS-CQDs was used to detect water and Sn4+ in the linear ranges and limits of detection of 2.0-97.6% and 0.14% and 6.24-53.18 μM and 66.3 nM, respectively, and was further applied to determine Sn4+ in practical water samples with satisfactory results. In addition, RS-CQDs exhibited bright red emission in oil media with a 9.7-fold increase in fluorescence relative to aqueous media, making them a wash-free probe for specifically staining lipids. Compared to the commercial lipid marker BODIPY 493/503, the RS-CQDs-based probe has significant advantages, such as longer emission, larger Stokes shift, and better photostability, ensuring that RS-CQDs-based marker can implement real-time and wash-free monitoring and imaging of lipids in living cells, liver tissues, zebrafish embryos, and zebrafish larvae. This study provides a novel research direction for the development of metal-doped CQDs by demonstrating RS-CQDs as the viability of fluorescence probes for water and Sn4+ detection and the efficiency of RS-CQDs as a fluorescent marker for lipid imaging.
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- Zihan Wang
- Institute of Environmental Science, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China
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- College of Environmental & Resource Sciences, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China
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- Institute of Environmental Science, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China
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- Institute of Environmental Science, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China
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- College of Environmental & Resource Sciences, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China
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- College of Environmental & Resource Sciences, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China
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- Shanxi Research Center for Information and Strategy of Science and Technology, Taiyuan 030024, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China
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- Institute of Environmental Science, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China
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- Institute of Environmental Science, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China.
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Jin Y, Guo Y, Yang J, Chu X, Huang X, Wang Q, Zeng Y, Su L, Lu S, Wang C, Yang J, Qu J, Yang Y, Wang B. A Novel "Inside-Out" Intraocular Nanomedicine Delivery Mode for Nanomaterials' Biological Effect Enhanced Choroidal Neovascularization Occlusion and Microenvironment Regulation. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2209690. [PMID: 36527723 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202209690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2022] [Revised: 12/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is commonly used in choroidal neovascularization (CNV) treatment due to the superior light transmittance of the eye. However, PDT often leads to surrounding tissue damage and further microenvironmental deterioration, including exacerbated hypoxia, inflammation, and secondary neovascularization. In this work, Pt nanoparticles (NPs) and Au NPs decorated zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 nanoplatform is developed to load indocyanine green for precise PDT and microenvironment amelioration, which can penetrate the internal limiting membrane through Müller cells endocytosis and target to CNV by surface-grafted cyclo(Arg-Gly-Asp-d-Phe-Lys) after intravitreal injection. The excessive H2 O2 in the CNV microenvironment is catalyzed by catalase-like Pt NPs for hypoxia relief and enhanced PDT occlusion of neovascular. Meanwhile, Au NPs show significant anti-inflammatory and anti-angiogenesis properties in regulating macrophages and blocking vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). Compared with verteporfin treatment, the mRNA expressions of hypoxia-inducible factor-1α and VEGF in the nanoplatform group are downregulated by 90.2% and 81.7%, respectively. Therefore, the nanoplatform realizes a comprehensive CNV treatment effect based on the high drug loading capacity and biosafety. The CNV treatment mode developed in this work provides a valuable reference for treating other diseases with similar physiological barriers that limit drug delivery and similar microenvironment.
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- Yingying Jin
- School of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325000, P. R. China
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- School of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325000, P. R. China
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- School of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325000, P. R. China
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- School of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325000, P. R. China
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- School of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325000, P. R. China
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- School of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325000, P. R. China
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- School of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325000, P. R. China
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- School of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325000, P. R. China
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- School of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325000, P. R. China
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- School of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325000, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
- School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- School of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325000, P. R. China
- National Engineering Research Center of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Wenzhou, 325027, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Optometry and Visual Science, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325027, P. R. China
- NMPA Key Laboratory for Clinical Research and Evaluation of Medical Devices and Drug for Ophthalmic Diseases, Wenzhou, 325027, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
- China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- School of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325000, P. R. China
- National Engineering Research Center of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Wenzhou, 325027, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Optometry and Visual Science, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325027, P. R. China
- NMPA Key Laboratory for Clinical Research and Evaluation of Medical Devices and Drug for Ophthalmic Diseases, Wenzhou, 325027, P. R. China
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Kang L, Liu S, Huang X, Zhang D, Zhao H, Zhao Y. Cyclopentylmalononitrile dye as an efficient photosensitizer for combined photodynamic and water-dependent reversible photoacidity therapy. J Photochem Photobiol A Chem 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2023.114701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/19/2023]
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Song J, Gao X, Yang M, Hao W, Ji DK. Recent Advances of Photoactive Near-Infrared Carbon Dots in Cancer Photodynamic Therapy. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:pharmaceutics15030760. [PMID: 36986621 PMCID: PMC10051950 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15030760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2023] [Revised: 02/19/2023] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 03/03/2023] Open
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Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a treatment that employs exogenously produced reactive oxygen species (ROS) to kill cancer cells. ROS are generated from the interaction of excited-state photosensitizers (PSs) or photosensitizing agents with molecular oxygen. Novel PSs with high ROS generation efficiency is essential and highly required for cancer photodynamic therapy. Carbon dots (CDs), the rising star of carbon-based nanomaterial family, have shown great potential in cancer PDT benefiting from their excellent photoactivity, luminescence properties, low price, and biocompatibility. In recent years, photoactive near-infrared CDs (PNCDs) have attracted increasing interest in this field due to their deep therapeutic tissue penetration, superior imaging performance, excellent photoactivity, and photostability. In this review, we review recent progress in the designs, fabrication, and applications of PNCDs in cancer PDT. We also provide insights of future directions in accelerating the clinical progress of PNCDs.
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- Jinxing Song
- Institute of Molecular Medicine, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200127, China
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- Department of Anatomy and Physiology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Institute of Molecular Medicine, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200127, China
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China
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- Institute of Molecular Medicine, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200127, China
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Huang S, Song Y, Zhang JR, Chen X, Zhu JJ. Antibacterial Carbon Dots-Based Composites. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023:e2207385. [PMID: 36799145 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202207385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2022] [Revised: 01/20/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The emergence and global spread of bacterial resistance to conventionally used antibiotics have highlighted the urgent need for new antimicrobial agents that might replace antibiotics. Currently, nanomaterials hold considerable promise as antimicrobial agents in anti-inflammatory therapy. Due to their distinctive functional physicochemical characteristics and exceptional biocompatibility, carbon dots (CDs)-based composites have attracted a lot of attention in the context of these antimicrobial nanomaterials. Here, a thorough assessment of current developments in the field of antimicrobial CDs-based composites is provided, starting with a brief explanation of the general synthesis procedures, categorization, and physicochemical characteristics of CDs-based composites. The many processes driving the antibacterial action of these composites are then thoroughly described, including physical destruction, oxidative stress, and the incorporation of antimicrobial agents. Finally, the obstacles that CDs-based composites now suffer in combating infectious diseases are outlined and investigated, along with the potential applications of antimicrobial CDs-based composites.
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- Shan Huang
- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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Ma H, Yu G, Cheng J, Song L, Zhou Z, Zhao Y, Zhao Q, Liu L, Wei X, Yang M. Design of an Injectable Magnetic Hydrogel Based on the Tumor Microenvironment for Multimodal Synergistic Cancer Therapy. Biomacromolecules 2023; 24:868-885. [PMID: 36692905 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.2c01300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Conventional tumor chemotherapy is limited by its low therapeutic efficacy and side effects, which severely hold back its further application. Drug delivery systems (DDSs) based on nanomaterials have attracted wide interest in cancer treatment; especially, the system can realize efficient synergistic therapies. Here, we designed a smart hydrogel drug delivery system with multiple responses to enhance the tumor treatment effect. By cross-linking oxidized hydroxypropyl cellulose with carboxymethyl chitosan, an injectable hydrogel was obtained, into which artesunate (ART), ferroferric oxide (Fe3O4) nanoparticles, and black phosphorus nanosheets (BPs) were preloaded. This DDS has multiple functions including magnetic targeting, pH sensitivity, chemodynamic therapy, and photothermal response. This nanoparticle-composited hydrogel not only preserved excellent rheological properties but also allowed for an accurate stable drug release at tumor sites and synergistic effects of multiple therapies. The in vitro and in vivo experiments revealed that this DDS could efficiently eliminate the HepG2 tumor with good biocompatibility. Taken together, this study clarifies the possible antitumor mechanism of this ART-loaded nanoparticle-composited hydrogel and provides a new strategy for synergistic photothermal-chemo-chemodynamic therapy.
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- Hai Ma
- China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Dongzhimen Nei Ave., Nanxiaojie 16#, Dongcheng District, Beijing100700, China
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- China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Dongzhimen Nei Ave., Nanxiaojie 16#, Dongcheng District, Beijing100700, China
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- China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Dongzhimen Nei Ave., Nanxiaojie 16#, Dongcheng District, Beijing100700, China
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- China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Dongzhimen Nei Ave., Nanxiaojie 16#, Dongcheng District, Beijing100700, China
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- China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Dongzhimen Nei Ave., Nanxiaojie 16#, Dongcheng District, Beijing100700, China
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- China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Dongzhimen Nei Ave., Nanxiaojie 16#, Dongcheng District, Beijing100700, China
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- China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Dongzhimen Nei Ave., Nanxiaojie 16#, Dongcheng District, Beijing100700, China
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- China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Dongzhimen Nei Ave., Nanxiaojie 16#, Dongcheng District, Beijing100700, China
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- China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Dongzhimen Nei Ave., Nanxiaojie 16#, Dongcheng District, Beijing100700, China
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- China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Dongzhimen Nei Ave., Nanxiaojie 16#, Dongcheng District, Beijing100700, China
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Huang Q, Qiao Lv, Jiang L, Chen Q, Zhang K. Recent progress of biocompatible carbon dots in hypoxia-related fields. J Biomater Appl 2023; 37:1159-1168. [PMID: 36083209 DOI: 10.1177/08853282221125313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Almost all eukaryotes need oxygen to maintain regular physiological activities. When the organism is under hypoxic situation for a persistent or periodic, it will induce irreversible physiological disorders and even pathological results. Hypoxia is closely related to the pathogenesis of metabolic diseases, cancer, chronic heart disease and kidney disease, myocardial ischemia, as well as reproductive diseases like preeclampsia and endometriosis. Therefore, monitoring and treatment of hypoxia have important implications for the pathophysiology of human-related diseases. Carbon dots (CDs) are emerging nanomaterials developed after 2004 with excellent performance, and have broad application potential in variousdomains likeoptical, biomedicine, energy. Advanced hypoxia therapeutics should be integrated with monitoring and treatment, and CDs with excellent performance are good potential options when sensing is combined with various therapeutic methods. Some researchers have also begun to carry out research in related fields and achieved some results. This article aims to clarify the various applications of CDs in hypoxia-related fields in recent years, including hypoxia sensing and hypoxia tumor theranostics. Finally, the possible challenges and prospects for the application of CDs in hypoxia-related fields are discussed.
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- Qing Huang
- Clinical Medicine Research Center, Xinqiao Hospital, 12525Army Medical UniversityThird Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Clinical Medicine Research Center, Xinqiao Hospital, 12525Army Medical UniversityThird Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Clinical Medicine Research Center, Xinqiao Hospital, 12525Army Medical UniversityThird Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Clinical Medicine Research Center, Xinqiao Hospital, 12525Army Medical UniversityThird Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Clinical Medicine Research Center, Xinqiao Hospital, 12525Army Medical UniversityThird Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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Nejabat M, Samie A, Ramezani M, Alibolandi M, Abnous K, Taghdisi SM. An Overview on Gold Nanorods as Versatile Nanoparticles in Cancer Therapy. J Control Release 2023; 354:221-242. [PMID: 36621644 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2023.01.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2022] [Revised: 01/03/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Gold nanorods (GNRs/AuNRs) are a group of gold nanoparticles which their simple surface chemistry allows for various surface modifications, providing the possibility of using them in the fabrication of biocompatible and functional nano-agents for cancer therapy. AuNRs, moreover, exhibit a maximum absorption of longitudinal localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) in the near-infrared (NIR) region which overlaps with NIR bio-tissue 'window' suggesting that they are proper tools for thermal ablation of cancer cells. AuNRs can be used for induction of mono or combination therapies by administering various therapeutic approaches such as photothermal therapy (PTT), photodynamic therapy (PDT), chemotherapy (CT), radiotherapy (RT), and gene therapy (GT). In this review, anticancer therapeutic capacities of AuNRs along with different surface modifications are summarized comprehensively. The roles of AuNRs in fabrication of various nano-constructs are also discussed.
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- Masoud Nejabat
- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; Targeted Drug Delivery Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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- Targeted Drug Delivery Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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Kumar VB, Sher I, Rencus-Lazar S, Rotenstreich Y, Gazit E. Functional Carbon Quantum Dots for Ocular Imaging and Therapeutic Applications. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2205754. [PMID: 36461689 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202205754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2022] [Revised: 10/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Carbon quantum dots (CDs) are a class of emerging carbonaceous nanomaterials that have received considerable attention due to their excellent fluorescent properties, extremely small size, ability to penetrate cells and tissues, ease of synthesis, surface modification, low cytotoxicity, and superior water dispersion. In light of these properties, CDs are extensively investigated as candidates for bioimaging probes, efficient drug carriers, and disease diagnostics. Functionalized CDs represent a promising therapeutic candidate for ocular diseases. Here, this work reviews the potential use of functionalized CDs in the diagnosis and treatment of eye-related diseases, including the treatment of macular and anterior segment diseases, as well as targeting Aβ amyloids in the retina.
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- Vijay Bhooshan Kumar
- The Shmunis School of Biomedicine and Cancer Research, George S. Wise Faculty of Life Sciences, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, 6997801, Israel
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- Goldschleger Eye Institute, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, 52621, Israel
- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, 6997801, Israel
- The Nehemia Rubin Excellence in Biomedical Research, TELEM Program, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, 52621, Israel
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- The Shmunis School of Biomedicine and Cancer Research, George S. Wise Faculty of Life Sciences, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, 6997801, Israel
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- Goldschleger Eye Institute, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, 52621, Israel
- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, 6997801, Israel
- Sagol School of Neuroscience, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, 6997801, Israel
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- The Shmunis School of Biomedicine and Cancer Research, George S. Wise Faculty of Life Sciences, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, 6997801, Israel
- Sagol School of Neuroscience, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, 6997801, Israel
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering Iby and Aladar Fleischman Faculty of Engineering, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, 6997801, Israel
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Zhang L, Ma S, Wang T, Li S, Wang L, Li D, Tian Y, Zhang Q. Four-Photon Absorption Iron Complex for Magnetic Resonance/Photoacoustic Dual-Model Imaging and an Enhanced Ferroptosis Process. Anal Chem 2023; 95:1635-1642. [PMID: 36533710 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.2c04763] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Four-photon absorption (4PA) multimodal therapeutic agent applied to tumor ferroptosis process tracking is rarely reported. In this paper, two functionalized terpyridine iron complexes (TD-FeCl3, TD-Fe-TD) with four-photon absorption properties were designed and synthesized. The four-photon absorption cross sections of TD-FeCl3 reached 6.87 × 10-74cm8·s3·photon-3. Due to its strong near-infrared absorption, TD-FeCl3 has excellent photoacoustic imaging (PAI) capability for accurate PA imaging. TD-FeCl3 has an efficient longitudinal electron relaxation rate (r1 = 2.26 mM-1 s-1) and high spatial resolution, which can be applied as T1-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agent for tumor imaging in vivo. In addition, Fe3+ as a natural ferroptosis tracer, TD-FeCl3, is able to deplete glutathione (GSH) effectively, which can further enhance the ferroptosis process. We found that the series of cheap transition metal complexes has four-photon absorption activity and can be used as multimodal (MRI/PAI) diagnostic agents for tumor tracing processes.
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- Lidi Zhang
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Functionalized Materials, Hefei 230039, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, China
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- School of Life Science, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, P. R. China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Functionalized Materials, Hefei 230039, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials, Ministry of Education, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials, Ministry of Education, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, P. R. China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Functionalized Materials, Hefei 230039, P. R. China.,State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, P. R. China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Functionalized Materials, Hefei 230039, P. R. China.,Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials, Ministry of Education, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, P. R. China.,State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, P. R. China
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Guo D, Dai X, Liu K, Liu Y, Wu J, Wang K, Jiang S, Sun F, Wang L, Guo B, Yang D, Huang L. A Self-Reinforcing Nanoplatform for Highly Effective Synergistic Targeted Combinatary Calcium-Overload and Photodynamic Therapy of Cancer. Adv Healthc Mater 2023; 12:e2202424. [PMID: 36640265 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202202424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2022] [Revised: 12/26/2022] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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While calcium-overload-mediated therapy (COMT) is a promising but largely untapped therapeutic strategy, combinatory therapy greatly boosts treatment outcomes with integrated merits of different therapies. Herein, a BPQD@CaO2 -PEG-GPC3Ab nanoplatform is formulated by integrating calcium peroxide (CaO2 ) and black phosphorus quantum dot (BPQD, photosensitizer) with active-targeting glypican-3 antibody (GPC3Ab), for combinatory photodynamic therapy (PDT) and COMT in response to acidic pH and near-infrared (NIR) light, wherein CaO2 serves as the reservoir of calcium ions (Ca2+ ) and hydrogen peroxide (H2 O2 ). Navigated by GPC3Ab to tumor cells at acidic pH, the nanoparticle disassembles to CaO2 and BPQD; CaO2 produces COMT Ca2+ and H2 O2 , while H2 O2 makes oxygen (O2 ) to promote PDT; under NIR irradiation BPQD facilitates not only the conversion of O2 to singlet oxygen (1 O2 ) for PDT, but also moderate hyperthermia to accelerate NP dissociation to CaO2 and BPQD, and conversions of CaO2 to Ca2+ and H2 O2 , and H2 O2 to O2 , to enhance both COMT and PDT. After supplementary ionomycin treatment to induce intracellular Ca2+ bursts, the multimodal therapeutics strikingly induce hepatocellular carcinoma apoptosis, likely through the activation of the calpains and caspases 12, 9, and 3, up-regulation of Bax and down-regulation of Bcl-2 proteins. This nanoplatform enables a mutually-amplifying and self-reinforcing synergistic therapy.
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- Dongdong Guo
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Gene and Antibody Therapy, Center for Biotechnology and Biomedicine, State Key Laboratory of Health Sciences and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Chemical Oncogenomics, Precision Medicine and Healthcare Research Center, Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute (TBSI), Institute of Biopharmaceutical and Health Engineering, Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, China.,Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Gene and Antibody Therapy, Center for Biotechnology and Biomedicine, State Key Laboratory of Health Sciences and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Chemical Oncogenomics, Precision Medicine and Healthcare Research Center, Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute (TBSI), Institute of Biopharmaceutical and Health Engineering, Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Gene and Antibody Therapy, Center for Biotechnology and Biomedicine, State Key Laboratory of Health Sciences and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Chemical Oncogenomics, Precision Medicine and Healthcare Research Center, Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute (TBSI), Institute of Biopharmaceutical and Health Engineering, Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Gene and Antibody Therapy, Center for Biotechnology and Biomedicine, State Key Laboratory of Health Sciences and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Chemical Oncogenomics, Precision Medicine and Healthcare Research Center, Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute (TBSI), Institute of Biopharmaceutical and Health Engineering, Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, China.,Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Gene and Antibody Therapy, Center for Biotechnology and Biomedicine, State Key Laboratory of Health Sciences and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Chemical Oncogenomics, Precision Medicine and Healthcare Research Center, Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute (TBSI), Institute of Biopharmaceutical and Health Engineering, Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Gene and Antibody Therapy, Center for Biotechnology and Biomedicine, State Key Laboratory of Health Sciences and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Chemical Oncogenomics, Precision Medicine and Healthcare Research Center, Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute (TBSI), Institute of Biopharmaceutical and Health Engineering, Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Gene and Antibody Therapy, Center for Biotechnology and Biomedicine, State Key Laboratory of Health Sciences and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Chemical Oncogenomics, Precision Medicine and Healthcare Research Center, Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute (TBSI), Institute of Biopharmaceutical and Health Engineering, Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Gene and Antibody Therapy, Center for Biotechnology and Biomedicine, State Key Laboratory of Health Sciences and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Chemical Oncogenomics, Precision Medicine and Healthcare Research Center, Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute (TBSI), Institute of Biopharmaceutical and Health Engineering, Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Gene and Antibody Therapy, Center for Biotechnology and Biomedicine, State Key Laboratory of Health Sciences and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Chemical Oncogenomics, Precision Medicine and Healthcare Research Center, Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute (TBSI), Institute of Biopharmaceutical and Health Engineering, Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, China
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- School of Science, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Flexible Printed Electronics Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, the University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518053, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Gene and Antibody Therapy, Center for Biotechnology and Biomedicine, State Key Laboratory of Health Sciences and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Chemical Oncogenomics, Precision Medicine and Healthcare Research Center, Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute (TBSI), Institute of Biopharmaceutical and Health Engineering, Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, China.,Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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Gao Y, Wang K, Zhang J, Duan X, Sun Q, Men K. Multifunctional nanoparticle for cancer therapy. MedComm (Beijing) 2023; 4:e187. [PMID: 36654533 PMCID: PMC9834710 DOI: 10.1002/mco2.187] [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: 07/05/2022] [Revised: 10/20/2022] [Accepted: 11/01/2022] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Cancer is a complex disease associated with a combination of abnormal physiological process and exhibiting dysfunctions in multiple systems. To provide effective treatment and diagnosis for cancer, current treatment strategies simultaneously focus on various tumor targets. Based on the rapid development of nanotechnology, nanocarriers have been shown to exhibit excellent potential for cancer therapy. Compared with nanoparticles with single functions, multifunctional nanoparticles are believed to be more aggressive and potent in the context of tumor targeting. However, the development of multifunctional nanoparticles is not simply an upgraded version of the original function, but involves a sophisticated system with a proper backbone, optimized modification sites, simple preparation method, and efficient function integration. Despite this, many well-designed multifunctional nanoparticles with promising therapeutic potential have emerged recently. Here, to give a detailed understanding and analyzation of the currently developed multifunctional nanoparticles, their platform structures with organic or inorganic backbones were systemically generalized. We emphasized on the functionalization and modification strategies, which provide additional functions to the nanoparticle. We also discussed the application combination strategies that were involved in the development of nanoformulations with functional crosstalk. This review thus provides an overview of the construction strategies and application advances of multifunctional nanoparticles.
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- Yan Gao
- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer CenterWest China Hospital of Sichuan UniversityChengduSichuan ProvinceChina
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer CenterWest China Hospital of Sichuan UniversityChengduSichuan ProvinceChina
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer CenterWest China Hospital of Sichuan UniversityChengduSichuan ProvinceChina
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- Department of PharmacyPersonalized Drug Therapy Key Laboratory of Sichuan ProvinceSichuan Academy of Medical Sciences & Sichuan Provincial People's HospitalSchool of MedicineUniversity of Electronic Science and Technology of ChinaChengduSichuan ProvinceChina
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer CenterWest China Hospital of Sichuan UniversityChengduSichuan ProvinceChina
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer CenterWest China Hospital of Sichuan UniversityChengduSichuan ProvinceChina
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Qian S, Li L, Wu K, Wang Y, Wei G, Zheng J. Emerging and Versatile Platforms of Metal-Ion-Doped Carbon Dots for Biosensing, Bioimaging, and Disease Therapy. ChemMedChem 2023; 18:e202200479. [PMID: 36250779 DOI: 10.1002/cmdc.202200479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2022] [Revised: 10/16/2022] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Metal ions possess abundant electrons and unoccupied orbitals, as well as large atomic radii, whose doping into carbon dots (CDs) is a facile strategy to endow CDs with additional physicochemical characteristics. After being doped with metal ions, CDs reveal obvious changes in their optical, electronic, and magnetic properties by adjustments to their electron density distribution and the energy gaps, leading them to be promising and competitive candidates as labeling probes, imaging agents, catalysts, nanodrugs, and so on. In this review, we summarize the fabrication methods of metal-ion-doped CDs (M-CDs), and highlight their biological applications including biosensing, bioimaging, tumor therapy, and anti-microbial treatment. Finally, the challenging future perspectives of M-CDs are analyzed. We hope this review will provide inspiration for further development of M-CDs in various biological aspects, and help readers who are interested in M-CDs and their biological applications.
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- Sihua Qian
- Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology & Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), 315300, Ningbo, P. R. China
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- Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology & Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), 315300, Ningbo, P. R. China
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- Translational Research Laboratory for Urology, Department of Urology, Ningbo First Hospital, 315010, Ningbo, P. R. China
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- Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology & Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), 315300, Ningbo, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University, 266071, Qingdao, P. R. China
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- Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology & Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), 315300, Ningbo, P. R. China
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Carbon-based nanozymes: Design, catalytic mechanism, and bioapplication. Coord Chem Rev 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2022.214896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Engineering and surface modification of carbon quantum dots for cancer bioimaging. INORG CHEM COMMUN 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.inoche.2023.110433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Oxygen-generating polymer vesicles for enhanced sonodynamic tumor therapy. J Control Release 2023; 353:975-987. [PMID: 36521692 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2022.12.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2022] [Revised: 12/05/2022] [Accepted: 12/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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The efficacy of sonodynamic therapy (SDT) is often limited by the insolubility of sonosensitizers and unfavorable hypoxia tumor microenvironment. To meet this challenge, an oxygen-generating polymer vesicle is developed to achieve enhanced SDT. The hydrophilic coronas and the hydrophobic membrane of polymer vesicles can function as different modules for the simultaneous delivery of manganese dioxide and chlorine e6 (designated as Ce6-MnO2-PVs). These Ce6-MnO2-PVs exhibited high catalase mimetic activity and could efficiently generate reactive oxygen species upon ultrasound activation. In vivo results showed that Ce6-MnO2-PVs almost completely eradicated the subcutaneous tumors (94% volume reduction) without any obvious systemic toxicity. Moreover, these Ce6-MnO2-PVs showed effective behavior for the attenuation of crucial tumor progression-releated factors. Specially, the expression levels of both hypoxia-inducible factor-1α and vascular endothelial growth factor at 4 h post-injection detected by immunofluorescence were reduced by 66% and 52%, respectively. These findings suggest that Ce6-MnO2-PVs may serve as an effective and safe platform for enahnced SDT in hypoxic tumors.
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Zhang Z, Xu Y, Zhu T, Sang Z, Guo X, Sun Y, Hao Y, Wang W. Hypoxia mitigation by manganese-doped carbon dots for synergistic photodynamic therapy of oral squamous cell carcinoma. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1153196. [PMID: 37152644 PMCID: PMC10157228 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1153196] [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: 01/29/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/09/2023] Open
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Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is widely used for cancer treatment due to its non-invasive and precise effectiveness, however, hypoxia in the tumor microenvironment greatly limits the efficacy of photodynamic therapy. Compared with conventional photosensitizers, carbon dots (CDs) have great potential. Therefore, developing a water-soluble, low-toxicity photosensitizer based on CDs is particularly important, especially one that can enhance the photodynamic efficacy using the tumor microenvironment to produce oxygen. Herein, manganese-doped carbon dot (Mn-CDs, ∼2.7 nm) nanoenzymes with excellent biocompatibility were prepared by a solvothermal method using ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid manganese disodium salt hydrate and o-phenylenediamine as precursors. TEM, AFM, HR-TEM, XRD, XPS, FT-IR, ζ potential, DLS, UV-Vis, and PL spectra were used to characterize the Mn-CDs. Cancer resistance was assessed using the CCK-8 kit, calcein AM versus propidium iodide (PI) kit, and the Annexin V-FITC/PI cell apoptosis assay kit. The obtained Mn-CDs have excellent near-infrared emission properties, stability, and efficient 1O2 generation. Notably, the manganese doping renders CDs with catalase (CAT)-like activity, which leads to the decomposition of acidic H2O2 in situ to generate O2, enhancing the PDT efficacy against OSCC-9 cells under 635 nm (300 mW·cm-2) irradiation. Thus, this work provides a simple and feasible method for the development of water-soluble photosensitizers with oxygen production, presenting good biosafety for PDT in hypoxic tumors.
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- Zhe Zhang
- School of Stomatology of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- School of Stomatology of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- School of Stomatology of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- School of Stomatology of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- School of Stomatology of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- School of Stomatology of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- School of Stomatology of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
- Qingdao Stomatological Hospital Affiliated to Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
- *Correspondence: Yuanping Hao, ; Wanchun Wang,
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- School of Stomatology of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
- Qingdao Stomatological Hospital Affiliated to Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
- *Correspondence: Yuanping Hao, ; Wanchun Wang,
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Wu X, Yu F, Han Y, Jiang L, Li Z, Zhu J, Xu Q, Tedesco AC, Zhang J, Bi H. Enhanced chemodynamic and photoluminescence efficiencies of Fe-O 4 coordinated carbon dots via the core-shell synergistic effect. NANOSCALE 2022; 15:376-386. [PMID: 36511884 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr05281d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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In natural systems like photosynthetic organisms and photo-active enzymes, the spatial organization of chromophores is critical for efficient light harvesting and bio-catalysis. Inspired by nature, a novel modular nanoplatform with both biological imaging and therapeutic functions is constructed by taking advantage of the intrinsic core-shell structure of Fe-decorated carbon dots. Light-harvesting chromophores with deep-red photoluminescence are densely packed into the carbon core. Simultaneously, the atomically dispersed Fe3+ catalytic sites accounting for efficient conversion of H2O2 to ˙OH are discretely distributed on the shell. Precise control over their spatial distribution leads to the elegant integration and exciting interplay of the functional moieties. On the one hand, incorporating a catalysis shell enhances the emission of chromophores via synergistic shielding and rigidifying effects. On the other hand, visible light excitation of the chromophores significantly increases the catalytic activity and cytotoxicity against cancer cells, ascribed to the promotion of the charge transfer process. This nanoplatform exhibits excellent biocompatibility, bright red fluorescence, and light-regulated cytotoxicity for anti-cancer treatment, promising its applications in smart nanocatalytic medicines and efficient chemodynamic therapy.
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- Xiaoyan Wu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Soft Matter Chemistry, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Anhui 230026, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China.
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230029, China.
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230029, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
- Department of Chemistry, Center of Nanotechnology and Tissue Engineering-Photobiology and Photomedicine Re-search Group, Faculty of Philosophy, Sciences and Letters of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ri-beirão Preto, São Paulo 14040-901, Brazil
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot 010021, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China.
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