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Zhang BC, Lai CM, Luo BY, Shao JW. Triterpenoids-templated self-assembly nanosystem for biomimetic delivery of CRISPR/Cas9 based on the synergy of TLR-2 and ICB to enhance HCC immunotherapy. Acta Pharm Sin B 2024; 14:3205-3217. [PMID: 39027252 PMCID: PMC11252477 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsb.2024.04.033] [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: 12/06/2023] [Revised: 03/17/2024] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024] Open
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Combination immunotherapy has shown promising potential for enhancing the objective response rate compared to immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) monotherapy. However, combination therapy with multi-drugs is limited by the different properties of the agents and inconsistent synergistic targeted delivery. Herein, based on a universal triterpene template and the anticancer active agent ursolic acid (UA), a cytomembrane-coated biomimetic delivery nanoplatform (UR@M) prepared by the self-assembly of a PD-L1 targeted CRISPR/Cas9 system and UA was designed for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) treatment. UR@M showed enhanced tumor accumulation in vivo with homologous tumor targeting, and CRISPR in the nanosystem exhibited potent gene-editing efficiency of 76.53% in vitro and 62.42% in vivo with no off-target effects. UA activated the natural immune system through the TLR-2-MyD88-TRAF6 pathway, which synergistically enhanced the proliferation of natural killer cells and dendritic cells and realized excellent immune cytotoxic T cell infiltration by combining with the ICB of PD-L1. The strategy of work along both lines based on innate immune and adaptive immunity displayed a significant effect in tumor regression. Overall, the UA-templated strategy "killed three birds with one stone" by establishing a self-assembly nanosystem, inducing tumor cell death, and promoting synergistic immunostimulation for HCC treatment.
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- Bing-Chen Zhang
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Cancer Metastasis Chemoprevention and Chemotherapy, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350116, China
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Dongguan Institute of Clinical Cancer Research, the Tenth Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University (Dongguan People's Hospital), Dongguan 523058, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Cancer Metastasis Chemoprevention and Chemotherapy, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350116, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Cancer Metastasis Chemoprevention and Chemotherapy, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350116, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Cancer Metastasis Chemoprevention and Chemotherapy, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350116, China
- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, MinjiangUniversity, Fuzhou, 350108, China
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Wang C, Tian X, Li X. Synthesis of a catalytic nanomaterial from polypyrrole and a pro-apoptotic peptide to target mitochondria for multimodal cancer therapy. Org Biomol Chem 2024; 22:4958-4967. [PMID: 38819437 DOI: 10.1039/d4ob00600c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2024]
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Development of biocompatible nanomaterials with mitochondria-targeting and multimodal therapeutic activities is important for cancer treatment. Herein, we designed and synthesized a multifunctional pyrrole-based nanomaterial with photothermal effects and mitochondria-targeting properties from polypyrrole and the pro-apoptotic peptide KLA. Different from traditional strategies for the preparation of PPy nanoparticles, we innovatively used the KLA peptide as the template and CuCl2 as the catalyst to trigger the oxidative polymerization of pyrrole for PPy-KLA-Cu nanoparticle formation. Besides, due to the presence of mixed-valence Cu(I)/Cu(II) states, PPy-KLA-Cu nanoparticles also exhibited multienzyme-like activities, such as peroxidase, ascorbate oxidase and glutathione peroxidase activities, which can be exploited to elevate the intracellular ROS level and simultaneously consume GSH in cancer cells. More importantly, the heat generated by PPy-KLA-Cu nanoparticles from NIR irradiation could enhance the nanozymatic activities for ROS elevation and increase the KLA-induced anticancer activity via mitochondrial dysfunction, realizing multimodal treatment of cancer cells with improved therapeutic efficacy.
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- Cong Wang
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China.
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China.
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Fu Q, Wei C, Wang M. Transition-Metal-Based Nanozymes: Synthesis, Mechanisms of Therapeutic Action, and Applications in Cancer Treatment. ACS NANO 2024; 18:12049-12095. [PMID: 38693611 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c02265] [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: 05/03/2024]
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Cancer, as one of the leading causes of death worldwide, drives the advancement of cutting-edge technologies for cancer treatment. Transition-metal-based nanozymes emerge as promising therapeutic nanodrugs that provide a reference for cancer therapy. In this review, we present recent breakthrough nanozymes for cancer treatment. First, we comprehensively outline the preparation strategies involved in creating transition-metal-based nanozymes, including hydrothermal method, solvothermal method, chemical reduction method, biomimetic mineralization method, and sol-gel method. Subsequently, we elucidate the catalytic mechanisms (catalase (CAT)-like activities), peroxidase (POD)-like activities), oxidase (OXD)-like activities) and superoxide dismutase (SOD)-like activities) of transition-metal-based nanozymes along with their activity regulation strategies such as morphology control, size manipulation, modulation, composition adjustment and surface modification under environmental stimulation. Furthermore, we elaborate on the diverse applications of transition-metal-based nanozymes in anticancer therapies encompassing radiotherapy (RT), chemodynamic therapy (CDT), photodynamic therapy (PDT), photothermal therapy (PTT), sonodynamic therapy (SDT), immunotherapy, and synergistic therapy. Finally, the challenges faced by transition-metal-based nanozymes are discussed alongside future research directions. The purpose of this review is to offer scientific guidance that will enhance the clinical applications of nanozymes based on transition metals.
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- Qinrui Fu
- Institute for Translational Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, College of Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266021, People's Republic of China
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, College of Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266021, People's Republic of China
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, College of Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266021, People's Republic of China
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Shi Y, Pan X, Xu S, Zhu H, Zhao B, Sun Z, Dong R, Li N, Hou X, Yang X. Synthesis of the pH-sensitive nanoparticles based on the acylhydrazone bonds conjugated doxorubicin and studies on their in vivo anti-tumor effects. Eur J Med Chem 2023; 260:115715. [PMID: 37597438 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2023.115715] [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: 07/04/2023] [Revised: 08/03/2023] [Accepted: 08/07/2023] [Indexed: 08/21/2023]
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The purpose of this study was to synthesize DHPD polymers through the conjugation of doxorubicin (DOX) molecules onto poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) chains via acylhydrazone bonds, and to fabricate pH-responsive DHPD nanoparticles (NPs) for investigation of their biosecurity and in vivo anti-tumor activity. The morphology, size distribution, stability, pH-responsiveness, biosecurity, and in vivo anti-tumor effects of the DHPD NPs were evaluated. Characterization of the DHPD polymers using 1H NMR, FTIR, and Raman spectra confirmed their successful synthesis. The DHPD NPs exhibited a round morphology with an average diameter of 144.4 ± 1.7 nm and a polydispersity index (PDI) of 0.23 ± 0.02. Biosecurity studies indicated that the DHPD NPs were non-toxic to treated mice, and in vitro cell tests demonstrated their ability to be taken up by 4T1 cells. Under the acidic microenvironment of 4T1 cells, the acylhydrazone bonds were cleaved, resulting in increased DOX delivery to tumor cells and improved in vivo anti-tumor effects. Animal experiments confirmed that the DHPD NPs reduced DOX toxicity while enhancing its anti-tumor activity. Furthermore, results from the analysis of γ-interferon (INF-γ), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), epidermal growth factor (EGF), and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) indicated that the DHPD NPs improved the anti-4T1 tumor effect of DOX, suggesting their potential application in the treatment of breast cancer.
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- Yongli Shi
- College of Pharmacy, Xinxiang Medical University, 453003, Xinxiang, PR China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Xinxiang Medical University, 453003, Xinxiang, PR China
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- College of Pharmacy, Xinxiang Medical University, 453003, Xinxiang, PR China
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- College of Pharmacy, Xinxiang Medical University, 453003, Xinxiang, PR China
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- Basic Medicine College, Xinxiang Medical University, 453003, Xinxiang, PR China
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- First Clinical College, Xinxiang Medical University, 453003, Xinxiang, PR China
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- College of Pharmacy, Xinxiang Medical University, 453003, Xinxiang, PR China
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- College of Pharmacy, Xinxiang Medical University, 453003, Xinxiang, PR China
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- College of Pharmacy, Xinxiang Medical University, 453003, Xinxiang, PR China
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- College of Pharmacy, Xinxiang Medical University, 453003, Xinxiang, PR China.
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Li Y, Qi R, Wang X, Yuan H. Recent Strategies to Develop Conjugated Polymers for Detection and Therapeutics. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:3570. [PMID: 37688196 PMCID: PMC10490465 DOI: 10.3390/polym15173570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2023] [Revised: 08/16/2023] [Accepted: 08/24/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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The infectious diseases resulting from pathogenic microbes are highly contagious and the source of infection is difficult to control, which seriously endangers life and public health safety. Although the emergence of antibiotics has a good therapeutic effect in the early stage, the massive abuse of antibiotics has brought about the evolution of pathogens with drug resistance, which has gradually weakened the lethality and availability of antibiotics. Cancer is a more serious disease than pathogenic bacteria infection, which also threatens human life and health. Traditional treatment methods have limitations such as easy recurrence, poor prognosis, many side effects, and high toxicity. These two issues have led to the exploration and development of novel therapeutic agents (such as conjugated polymers) and therapeutic strategies (such as phototherapy) to avoid the increase of drug resistance and toxic side effects. As a class of organic polymer biological functional materials with excellent photoelectric properties, Conjugated polymers (CPs) have been extensively investigated in biomedical fields, such as the detection and treatment of pathogens and tumors due to their advantages of easy modification and functionalization, good biocompatibility and low cost. A rare comprehensive overview of CPs-based detection and treatment applications has been reported. This paper reviews the design strategies and research status of CPs used in biomedicine in recent years, introduces and discusses the latest progress of their application in the detection and treatment of pathogenic microorganisms and tumors according to different detection or treatment methods, as well as the limitations and potential challenges in prospective exploration.
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- Yutong Li
- Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
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Shahemi NH, Mahat MM, Asri NAN, Amir MA, Ab Rahim S, Kasri MA. Application of Conductive Hydrogels on Spinal Cord Injury Repair: A Review. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2023. [PMID: 37364251 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.3c00194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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Spinal cord injury (SCI) causes severe motor or sensory damage that leads to long-term disabilities due to disruption of electrical conduction in neuronal pathways. Despite current clinical therapies being used to limit the propagation of cell or tissue damage, the need for neuroregenerative therapies remains. Conductive hydrogels have been considered a promising neuroregenerative therapy due to their ability to provide a pro-regenerative microenvironment and flexible structure, which conforms to a complex SCI lesion. Furthermore, their conductivity can be utilized for noninvasive electrical signaling in dictating neuronal cell behavior. However, the ability of hydrogels to guide directional axon growth to reach the distal end for complete nerve reconnection remains a critical challenge. In this Review, we highlight recent advances in conductive hydrogels, including the incorporation of conductive materials, fabrication techniques, and cross-linking interactions. We also discuss important characteristics for designing conductive hydrogels for directional growth and regenerative therapy. We propose insights into electrical conductivity properties in a hydrogel that could be implemented as guidance for directional cell growth for SCI applications. Specifically, we highlight the practical implications of recent findings in the field, including the potential for conductive hydrogels to be used in clinical applications. We conclude that conductive hydrogels are a promising neuroregenerative therapy for SCI and that further research is needed to optimize their design and application.
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- Nur Hidayah Shahemi
- Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Sungai Buloh Campus, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 47000 Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Sungai Buloh Campus, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 47000 Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Kulliyyah of Science, International Islamic University Malaysia, 25200 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
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Lin J, Yang H, Zhang Y, Zou F, He H, Xie W, Zou Z, Liu R, Xu Q, Zhang J, Zhong G, Li Y, Tang Z, Deng Y, Cai S, Wang L, Huang Y, Zhuo Y, Jiang X, Zhong W. Ferrocene-Based Polymeric Nanoparticles Carrying Doxorubicin for Oncotherapeutic Combination of Chemotherapy and Ferroptosis. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2205024. [PMID: 36398604 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202205024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2022] [Revised: 11/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Mono-chemotherapy has significant side effects and unsatisfactory efficacy, limiting its clinical application. Therefore, a combination of multiple treatments is becoming more common in oncotherapy. Chemotherapy combined with the induction of ferroptosis is a potential new oncotherapy. Furthermore, polymeric nanoparticles (NPs) can improve the antitumor efficacy and decrease the toxicity of drugs. Herein, a polymeric NP, mPEG-b-PPLGFc@Dox, is synthesized to decrease the toxicity of doxorubicin (Dox) and enhance the efficacy of chemotherapy by combining it with the induction of ferroptosis. First, mPEG-b-PPLGFc@Dox is oxidized by endogenous H2 O2 and releases Dox, which leads to an increase of H2 O2 by breaking the redox balance. The Fe(II) group of ferrocene converts H2 O2 into ·OH, inducing subsequent ferroptosis. Furthermore, glutathione peroxidase 4, a biomarker of ferroptosis, is suppressed and the lipid peroxidation level is elevated in cells incubated with mPEG-b-PPLGFc@Dox compared to those treated with Dox alone, indicating ferroptosis induction by mPEG-b-PPLGFc@Dox. In vivo, the antitumor efficacy of mPEG-b-PPLGFc@Dox is higher than that of free Dox. Moreover, the loss of body weight in mice treated mPEG-b-PPLGFc@Dox is lower than in those treated with free Dox, indicating that mPEG-b-PPLGFc@Dox is less toxic than free Dox. In conclusion, mPEG-b-PPLGFc@Dox not only has higher antitumor efficacy but it reduces the damage to normal tissue.
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- Jundong Lin
- Department of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510180, China
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- Department of Radiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510180, China
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- Department of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510180, China
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- Department of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510180, China
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- Urology Key Laboratory of Guangdong Province, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510230, China
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- Department of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510180, China
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- Urology Key Laboratory of Guangdong Province, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510230, China
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- Urology Key Laboratory of Guangdong Province, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510230, China
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- Department of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510180, China
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- Shenzhen Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenzhen, 518000, China
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- Department of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510180, China
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- Department of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510180, China
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- Urology Key Laboratory of Guangdong Province, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510230, China
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- Urology Key Laboratory of Guangdong Province, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510230, China
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- Urology Key Laboratory of Guangdong Province, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510230, China
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- Department of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510180, China
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- Guangzhou Municipal and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology, The NMPA and State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510180, China
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- Department of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510180, China
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- Department of Radiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510180, China
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- Department of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510180, China
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Progress of Nanomaterials-Based Photothermal Therapy for Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms231810428. [PMID: 36142341 PMCID: PMC9499573 DOI: 10.3390/ijms231810428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2022] [Revised: 08/26/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/06/2022] Open
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Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is one of the top 15 most prevalent cancers worldwide. However, the current treatment models for OSCC (e.g., surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and combination therapy) present several limitations: damage to adjacent healthy tissue, possible recurrence, low efficiency, and severe side effects. In this context, nanomaterial-based photothermal therapy (PTT) has attracted extensive research attention. This paper reviews the latest progress in the application of biological nanomaterials for PTT in OSCC. We divide photothermal nanomaterials into four categories (noble metal nanomaterials, carbon-based nanomaterials, metal compounds, and organic nanomaterials) and introduce each category in detail. We also mention in detail the drug delivery systems for PTT of OSCC and briefly summarize the applications of hydrogels, liposomes, and micelles. Finally, we note the challenges faced by the clinical application of PTT nanomaterials and the possibility of further improvement, providing direction for the future research of PTT in OSCC treatment.
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Wang M, Shen Y, Hu X, Zhu Y, Wang J. Colorimetric/SERS dual-channel nanoprobe for reactive oxygen species monitoring in elucidating the mechanism of chemotherapeutic drugs action on cancer cells. Mikrochim Acta 2022; 189:351. [PMID: 36008738 DOI: 10.1007/s00604-022-05451-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2022] [Accepted: 08/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are involved in drug-induced cytotoxicity by regulating cell signaling, inducing oxidative stress, and damaging the DNA and proteins. Examining ROS production in cells under the stimulation of chemotherapeutic drugs is of great importance for understanding the ROS roles and identifying the mechanism of drug-induced cytotoxicity. Here, a silver/gold (Ag/Au) nanoshell-based colorimetric and surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) dual-response nanoprobe was proposed for ROS sensing on the basis of Ag etching. In this study, as a kind of ROS, hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) was detected by the prepared nanoprobe. The linear ranges of 0.5-100 μM with a limit of detection (LOD) of 0.343 μM for the colorimetric determination and 1-50 μM with LOD of 0.294 μM for SERS determination were achieved. The detection of cellular ROS concentration after stimulation by cisplatin, paclitaxel, doxorubicin, and 5-fluorouracil was validated by the nanoprobe. The nanoprobe could also be used to detect the signal pathway of ROS production by cisplatin stimulation. This study provided a simple and novel dual-response nanoplatform for detecting and monitoring ROS in cells, which holds great potential for elucidating the mechanism of occurrence and treatment of ROS-involved diseases.
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- Mi Wang
- Hebei Province Key Laboratory of Innovative Drug Research and Evaluation, School of Pharmacy, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050017, People's Republic of China
- Department of Pharmacy, Hebei General Hospital, Shijiazhuang, 050051, People's Republic of China
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- Hebei Province Key Laboratory of Innovative Drug Research and Evaluation, School of Pharmacy, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050017, People's Republic of China
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- Hebei Province Key Laboratory of Innovative Drug Research and Evaluation, School of Pharmacy, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050017, People's Republic of China
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- Hebei Province Key Laboratory of Innovative Drug Research and Evaluation, School of Pharmacy, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050017, People's Republic of China
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- Hebei Province Key Laboratory of Innovative Drug Research and Evaluation, School of Pharmacy, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050017, People's Republic of China.
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Wang Y, Zhang Y, Zhang X, Zhang Z, She J, Wu D, Gao W. High Drug-Loading Nanomedicines for Tumor Chemo-Photo Combination Therapy: Advances and Perspectives. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14081735. [PMID: 36015361 PMCID: PMC9415722 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14081735] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2022] [Revised: 08/14/2022] [Accepted: 08/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
Abstract
The combination of phototherapy and chemotherapy (chemo−photo combination therapy) is an excellent attempt for tumor treatment. The key requirement of this technology is the high drug-loading nanomedicines, which can load either chemotherapy drugs or phototherapy agents at the same nanomedicines and simultaneously deliver them to tumors, and play a multimode therapeutic role for tumor treatment. These nanomedicines have high drug-loading efficiency (>30%) and good tumor combination therapeutic effect with important clinical application potential. Although there are many reports of high drug-loading nanomedicines for tumor therapy at present, systematic analyses on those nanomedicines remain lacking and a comprehensive review is urgently needed. In this review, we systematically analyze the current status of developed high drug-loading nanomedicines for tumor chemo−photo combination therapy and summarize their types, methods, drug-loading properties, in vitro and in vivo applications. The shortcomings of the existing high drug-loading nanomedicines for tumor chemo−photo combination therapy and the possible prospective development direction are also discussed. We hope to attract more attention for researchers in different academic fields, provide new insights into the research of tumor therapy and drug delivery system and develop these nanomedicines as the useful tool for tumor chemo−photo combination therapy in the future.
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- Ya Wang
- Center for Gut Microbiome Research, Med-X Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, 277 West Yanta Road, Xi’an 710061, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, 277 West Yanta Road, Xi’an 710061, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, 277 West Yanta Road, Xi’an 710061, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, 277 West Yanta Road, Xi’an 710061, China
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- Center for Gut Microbiome Research, Med-X Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, 277 West Yanta Road, Xi’an 710061, China
- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, 277 West Yanta Road, Xi’an 710061, China
- Correspondence: (J.S.); (D.W.); (W.G.)
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- Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of the Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China
- Correspondence: (J.S.); (D.W.); (W.G.)
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- Department of Anesthesiology & Center for Brain Science & Center for Translational Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710061, China
- Correspondence: (J.S.); (D.W.); (W.G.)
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Zang X, Ma H, Sun Y, Tang Y, Ji J, Xue M. Integrated Polypyrrole-Based Smart Clothing with Photothermal Conversion and Thermosensing Functions for Wearable Applications. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2022; 38:9967-9973. [PMID: 35916597 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.2c01278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Integrated smart clothing with photothermal conversion and thermosensing functions is highly desired for next-generation smart wearable applications. Conducting polymer is a promising material that possesses efficient photothermal conversion performance, great sensitivity to temperature change, and excellent processing properties. In this study, we report a new wearable material using the conducting polymer polypyrrole (PPy) as a photothermal and thermosensing layer and nonwoven fabric as flexible textiles to fabricate integrated PPy-based smart clothing (IPSC). The surface temperature of the prepared IPSC can be as high as 68.4 °C with 808 nm near-infrared (NIR) irradiation at a power destiny of 1 kW/m2. Meanwhile, a temperature resolution of 1 °C can be achieved for IPSC. These superiorities are in favor of fabricating multifunctional smart wearables to satisfy the needs in future life.
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- Xiaoling Zang
- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
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- Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- Key Laboratory of Green and Precise Synthetic Chemistry and Applications, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Huaibei Normal University, Huaibei, Anhui 235000, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
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- Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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Zhang D, Meng Y, Song Y, Cui P, Hu Z, Zheng X. Precision therapy through breaking the intracellular redox balance with an MOF-based hydrogel intelligent nanobot for enhancing ferroptosis and activating immunotherapy. NANOSCALE 2022; 14:8441-8453. [PMID: 35647731 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr00950a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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With the advancement and development of nanomedicine, tumor precision therapy provides technical support for effective accumulation and targeted drug delivery, and reduces toxic side effects. In cancer cells, breaking the redox balance could induce cancer cell death. Herein, a novel iron-containing intelligent hydrogel nanobot (FeSe2-Ce6/MOF@HA/PEI/CpG@HHPA NPs, abbreviated as FSMH) is proposed to break the intracellular redox balance and trigger the immune response. The as-fabricated multifunctional FSMH could not only exert Fenton reactions in the acidic tumor microenvironment, converting hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) into highly toxic hydroxyl radicals (˙OH), but also effectively consume GSH to attenuate the intracellular oxidative stress. The negative charge of the FSMH nanohydrogel system guarantees its superexcellent stabilization in blood circulation and optimal tumor collection. Subsequently, the surface charge of the endocytosed FSMH was transformed to a positive charge after exposure to the acidic tumor environment, further improving its tumor collection and locally releasing Fe ions and immune adjuvants. Furthermore, Ce6 was released in a pH-responsive manner in the acidic microenvironment. In the presence of near-infrared light, singlet oxygen was produced by the FSMH nanohydrogel system, to ablate tumors and promote the maturation of dendritic cells, achieving the precision-combined strategies effect of CDT, PDT, and immunotherapy.
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- Dongsheng Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Functional Nanomaterials and Technology in Universities of Shandong, Linyi University, Linyi 276000, Shandong, P.R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Nanomaterials and Technology in Universities of Shandong, Linyi University, Linyi 276000, Shandong, P.R. China.
- College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Linyi University, Linyi 276000, Shandong, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Nanomaterials and Technology in Universities of Shandong, Linyi University, Linyi 276000, Shandong, P.R. China.
- College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Linyi University, Linyi 276000, Shandong, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Nanomaterials and Technology in Universities of Shandong, Linyi University, Linyi 276000, Shandong, P.R. China.
- College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Linyi University, Linyi 276000, Shandong, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Nanomaterials and Technology in Universities of Shandong, Linyi University, Linyi 276000, Shandong, P.R. China.
- School of Material Science and Engineering, Linyi University, Linyi 276000, Shandong, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Nanomaterials and Technology in Universities of Shandong, Linyi University, Linyi 276000, Shandong, P.R. China.
- College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Linyi University, Linyi 276000, Shandong, P.R. China
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Ye JJ, Yu W, Xie BR, Li K, Liu MD, Dong X, Chen ZX, Feng J, Zhang XZ. Self-Reinforced Cancer Targeting (SRCT) Depending on Reciprocally Enhancing Feedback between Targeting and Therapy. ACS NANO 2022; 16:5851-5866. [PMID: 35412799 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.1c10999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Conventional cancer targeting methodology needs to be reformed to overcome the intrinsic barriers responsible for poor targeting efficiency. This study describes a concept of self-reinforced cancer targeting (SRCT) by correlating targeting with therapy in a reciprocally enhancing manner. SRCT is achieved on the basis of two prerequisites: (1) target molecules have to be expressed on cancer cell membranes but not on normal cells, and (2) notably, their expression on cancer cells must be actively upregulated in response to cellular attack by cancer treatments. As a proof-of-concept, a GRP78-targeting nanovehicle for chemotherapy was designed. Resultant data showed that chemotherapeutic drugs could effectively elevate GRP78 expression on the plasma membranes of cancer cells while having minimal influence on normal cells. DOX pretreatment of cancer cells and tumor tissues can greatly increase the targeting efficacy and therapeutic performance of the prepared GRP78-targeting nanomedicine while somewhat disfavoring the nontargeting counterpart. In vivo and in vitro results demonstrated that this GRP78-targeting nanomedicine could accurately target cancer cells to not only implement chemotherapy but also induce GRP78 upregulation on cancer cells, eventually benefiting continuous cancer-cell-targeted attack by the nanomedicines remaining in the blood circulation or administered in the next dose. The GRP78-targeting nanomedicine displays much better antitumor performance compared with the nontargeting counterpart. SRCT is expected to advance cancer-targeted therapy based on the positive dependency between targeting and therapeutic modalities.
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- Jing-Jie Ye
- Key Laboratory of Biomedical Polymers of Ministry of Education and Department of Chemistry, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomedical Polymers of Ministry of Education and Department of Chemistry, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomedical Polymers of Ministry of Education and Department of Chemistry, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomedical Polymers of Ministry of Education and Department of Chemistry, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomedical Polymers of Ministry of Education and Department of Chemistry, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, P.R. China
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- Institute for Advanced Studies, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomedical Polymers of Ministry of Education and Department of Chemistry, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomedical Polymers of Ministry of Education and Department of Chemistry, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomedical Polymers of Ministry of Education and Department of Chemistry, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, P.R. China
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Yang Y, Liu Y, Tu D, Chen M, Zhang Y, Gao H, Chen X. Tumor-Microenvironment-Responsive Biodegradable Nanoagents Based on Lanthanide Nucleotide Self-Assemblies toward Precise Cancer Therapy. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202116983. [PMID: 35084798 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202116983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Stimuli-responsive nanoagents, which simultaneously satisfy normal tissue clearance and tumor-specific responsive treatment, are highly attractive for precise cancer theranostics. Herein, we develop a unique template-induced self-assembly strategy for the exquisitely controlled synthesis of self-assembled lanthanide (Ln3+ ) nucleotide nanoparticles (LNNPs) with amorphous structure and tunable size from sub-5 nm to 105 nm. By virtue of the low-temperature (10 K) and high-resolution spectroscopy, the local site symmetry of Ln3+ in LNNPs is unraveled for the first time. The proposed LNNPs are further demonstrated to possess the ability for highly efficient loading and tumor-microenvironment-responsive release of doxorubicin. Particularly, sub-5 nm LNNPs not only exhibit excellent biocompatibility and predominant renal-clearance performance, but also enable efficient tumor retention. These findings reveal the great potential of LNNPs as a new generation of therapeutic platform to overcome the dilemma between efficient therapy and long-term toxicity of nanoagents for future clinical applications.
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- Yingjie Yang
- CAS Key Laboratory of Design and Assembly of Functional Nanostructures, Fujian Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials, and State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350002, China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Design and Assembly of Functional Nanostructures, Fujian Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials, and State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350002, China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Design and Assembly of Functional Nanostructures, Fujian Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials, and State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350002, China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- College of Biological Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350108, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Design and Assembly of Functional Nanostructures, Fujian Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials, and State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350002, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Design and Assembly of Functional Nanostructures, Fujian Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials, and State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350002, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Design and Assembly of Functional Nanostructures, Fujian Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials, and State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350002, China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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Yang Y, Liu Y, Tu D, Chen M, Zhang Y, Gao H, Chen X. Tumor‐Microenvironment‐Responsive Biodegradable Nanoagents Based on Lanthanide Nucleotide Self‐Assemblies toward Precise Cancer Therapy. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202116983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Yingjie Yang
- Chinese Academy of Sciences Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter CAS Key Laboratory of Design and Assembly of Functional Nanostructures, Fujian Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials, and State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry CHINA
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- Chinese Academy of Sciences Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter CAS Key Laboratory of Design and Assembly of Functional Nanostructures, Fujian Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials, and State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry 350002 Fuzhou CHINA
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- Chinese Academy of Sciences Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter CAS Key Laboratory of Design and Assembly of Functional Nanostructures, Fujian Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials, and State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry CHINA
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- Fuzhou University College of Biological Science and Engineering CHINA
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- Chinese Academy of Sciences Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter CAS Key Laboratory of Design and Assembly of Functional Nanostructures, Fujian Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials, and State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry CHINA
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- Chinese Academy of Sciences Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter CAS Key Laboratory of Design and Assembly of Functional Nanostructures, Fujian Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials, and State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry CHINA
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- Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences 155 West Yangqiao Road Fuzhou CHINA
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