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Li D, Huang K, She J, Cai Y, Liu B, Wei Z, Chen Y, Huang J, Fan H. Two-photon fluorescence-guided precise photothermal therapy located in a single cancer cell utilizing bifunctional N-doped carbon quantum dots. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 662:719-726. [PMID: 38368829 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.02.114] [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: 11/20/2023] [Revised: 02/01/2024] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024]
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The utilization of carbon quantum dots (CQDs) for photothermal therapy has emerged as a hot research topic. However, there has been limited research on killing one single cancer cell which is critical in reducing unnecessary damage to the surrounding healthy tissues. In this work, we developed a two-photon fluorescence-guided precise photothermal therapy in a single human malignant melanoma (A375) cancer cell utilizing bifunctional N-doped CQDs. Resulting from the two-photon fluorescence of the CQDs, one single cancer cell can be located and simultaneously destroyed by the photothermal effect of the same CQDs. Specifically, the balanced two-photon absorption cross-section (7000 GM) and photoluminescence quantum yield (8.4%) of the CQDs enable the fluorescence-guided photothermal treatment to be achieved in only 5 s under the irradiation of 800 nm laser of 27.5 mW, much faster than the control experiment without the guidance of fluorescence. The heat generated by the aggregated CQDs is in sufficient amounts while being confined in a small area, as evidenced by the numerical simulations and photothermal experiments, to limit the range of thermal treatment in the cells. This work provides a new approach for realizing photothermal therapy with minimal damage and establishes a new application scenario of CQDs for precise tumor ablation.
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- Dan Li
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nanophotonic Functional Materials and Devices, School of Information and Optoelectronic Science and Engineering, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nanophotonic Functional Materials and Devices, School of Information and Optoelectronic Science and Engineering, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nanophotonic Functional Materials and Devices, School of Information and Optoelectronic Science and Engineering, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nanophotonic Functional Materials and Devices, School of Information and Optoelectronic Science and Engineering, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nanophotonic Functional Materials and Devices, School of Information and Optoelectronic Science and Engineering, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nanophotonic Functional Materials and Devices, School of Information and Optoelectronic Science and Engineering, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering/Guangzhou Key Laboratory for Clean Energy and Materials, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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- Department of Chemistry, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nanophotonic Functional Materials and Devices, School of Information and Optoelectronic Science and Engineering, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006.
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Mousaabadi KZ, Ensafi AA, Hadadzadeh H, Shirani MP. Impact of temperature on the binding interaction between dsDNA and curcumin: An electrochemical study. Bioelectrochemistry 2024; 156:108621. [PMID: 38042068 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioelechem.2023.108621] [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: 09/04/2023] [Revised: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/26/2023] [Indexed: 12/04/2023]
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In this study, we investigated the binding mode between double-stranded deoxyribonucleic acid (dsDNA) and curcumin (CU) using differential pulse voltammetry (DPV), UV-Vis spectroscopy, and molecular docking. By employing these techniques, we predicted the binding within the minor groove region of dsDNA and CU. Significantly, we employed electrochemistry, specifically cyclic voltammetry (CV), to explore the temperature effect on the dsDNA and CU binding. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to utilize electrochemical methods for investigating the temperature-dependent behavior of this binding interaction. Our findings revealed temperature-dependent variations in the binding constants: 2.42 × 103 M-1 at 25 °C, 4.26 × 103 M-1 at 30 °C, 5.44 × 103 M-1 at 35 °C, 6.29 × 103 M-1 at 40 °C, and 7.52 × 103 M-1 at 45 °C. Notably, the binding constant exhibited an increasing trend with elevated temperatures, indicating a temperature-dependent enhancement of the binding interaction.
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- Department of Chemistry, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, Iran; Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, Iran
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Zhang D, Zhang M, Pang Y, Li M, Ma W. Folic Acid-Modified Long-Circulating Liposomes Loaded with Sulfasalazine For Targeted Induction of Ferroptosis in Melanoma. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2024; 10:588-598. [PMID: 38117929 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.3c01223] [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: 12/22/2023]
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Melanoma is a malignant tumor that originates from melanocytes. The incidence of melanoma is increasing worldwide, partially because of its insensitivity to radiotherapy or chemotherapy. Therefore, effective treatments for melanoma are urgently required. In this study, we employed folic acid-modified sulfasalazine long-circulating liposomes (FA-SSZ-Lips) to precisely target drug delivery to melanoma cells, eliciting ferroptosis effectively. The synthesized FA-SSZ-Lips were characterized as small spheres of a double-layer membrane, a particle size of 110.1 nm, and a ζ-potential of -22.8 ± 0.66 mV. FA-SSZ-Lips are effective drug carriers with SSZ-loading ratio and SSZ release rate of 6.2 ± 0.10%, and 72.63 ± 1.40%, respectively. The liposomes enhanced SSZ solubility, and the folic acid modifications increased the liposome targeting to melanoma cells. Compared with SSZ alone, FA-SSZ-Lips more strongly inhibited B16F10 cell growth, significantly disrupted the intracellular redox balance, and induced ferroptosis. After treatment, considerable differences were observed in the tumor volumes between FA-SSZ-Lips and phosphate-buffered saline control groups. The tumor growth-inhibition value of the FA-SSZ-Lips group reached 70.09%. Thus, FA-SSZ-Lips exhibited favorable antitumor effects in vitro and in vivo and are a promising strategy for melanoma treatment.
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- Dong Zhang
- Department of Dermatology, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261031, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261031, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261031, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261031, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261031, China
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Huang T, Xu X, Cheng C, Wang J, Yang L. Cooperative phototherapy based on bimodal imaging guidance for the treatment of uveal melanoma. J Nanobiotechnology 2023; 21:146. [PMID: 37143039 PMCID: PMC10161622 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-023-01891-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2023] [Accepted: 04/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Uveal melanoma (UM) is adults' most common primary intraocular malignant tumor, prone to metastasis and high mortality. Eyeball enucleation commonly used in the clinic will lead to permanent blindness and mental disorders. Thus, new methods are urgently needed to diagnose and treat UM early to preserve patients' vision. METHODS AND RESULTS Herein, multifunctional nanoparticles (NPs) were synthesized by loading chlorin e6 (Ce6) in poly-lactic-co-glycolic acid (PLGA) NPs and wrapping FeIII-tannic acid (FeIII-TA) on the outside (FeIII-TA/PLGA/Ce6, designated as FTCPNPs). Then, the synergistic photothermal therapy (PTT) and photodynamic therapy (PDT) antitumor effects of FTCPNPs excited by near-infrared (NIR) laser were evaluated. Moreover, we verified the mechanism of synergistic PTT/PDT leading to mitochondrial dysfunction and inducing tumor cell apoptosis. Additionally, FTCPNPs can be used as excellent magnetic resonance (MR)/photoacoustic (PA) imaging contrast agents, enabling imaging-guided cancer treatment. Finally, The NPs have good biological safety. CONCLUSION This noninvasive NIR light-triggered cooperative phototherapy can easily penetrate eye tissue and overcome the disadvantage of limited penetration of phototherapy. Therefore, cooperative phototherapy is expected to be used in fundus tumors. This treatment model is applied to UM for the first time, providing a promising strategy and new idea for integrating the diagnosis and treatment of UM.
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- Tong Huang
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Ultrasound Molecular Imaging, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400010, P. R. China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Chongqing University Cancer Hospital, Chongqing, 400030, P. R. China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Ultrasound Molecular Imaging, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400010, P. R. China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Ultrasound Molecular Imaging, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400010, P. R. China.
- Department of Ultrasound, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China.
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400010, P. R. China.
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Nanoparticles for Therapy and Diagnostic Imaging Techniques in Cancer. Cancer Nanotechnol 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-17831-3_10] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Buffet-style Cu(II) for enhance disulfiram-based cancer therapy. J Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 624:734-746. [PMID: 35696791 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.06.009] [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: 01/03/2022] [Revised: 05/25/2022] [Accepted: 06/03/2022] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Studies have shown that disulfiram (DSF) can combine with Cu2+ to form bis(N, N-diethyldithiocarbamate) copper(II) complex (CuET) as antitumor drugs. However, there is insufficient endogenous Cu2+ dose to eradicate cancer cells selectively. Inspired by the buffet, we use Cu2+ doped hollow zeolitic imidazolate framework nanoparticles (HZIFCu) as the carrier and equipped with DSF and indocyanine green (ICG) and targeted by folic acid (FA) (D&I@HZIFCu-FA) to enhance DSF-based cancer therapy. D&I@HZIFCu-FA could effectively supply Cu2+ by a buffet-style, assisting the "DSF-to-CuET" transformation in the tumor. Additionally, self-supply Cu2+ could convert H2O2 into ·OH by triggering a Fenton-like reaction for chemo-dynamic therapy, and ICG achieves photothermal therapy for tumors under laser irradiation. This work provides a buffet-style for Cu2+ to make DSF a strong candidate for cancer treatment by combining chemotherapy, chemo-dynamic therapy, and photothermal therapy and inspires more research about its applications in tumor therapy.
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Qin J, Zhang J, Fan G, Wang X, Zhang Y, Wang L, Zhang Y, Guo Q, Zhou J, Zhang W, Ma J. Cold Atmospheric Plasma Activates Selective Photothermal Therapy of Cancer. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27185941. [PMID: 36144674 PMCID: PMC9502787 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27185941] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2022] [Revised: 09/07/2022] [Accepted: 09/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Due to the body’s systemic distribution of photothermal agents (PTAs), and to the imprecise exposure of lasers, photothermal therapy (PTT) is challenging to use in treating tumor sites selectively. Striving for PTT with high selectivity and precise treatment is nevertheless important, in order to raise the survival rate of cancer patients and lower the likelihood of adverse effects on other body sections. Here, we studied cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) as a supplementary procedure to enhance selectivity of PTT for cancer, using the classical photothermic agent’s gold nanostars (AuNSs). In in vitro experiments, CAP decreases the effective power of PTT: the combination of PTT with CAP at lower power has similar cytotoxicity to that using higher power irradiation alone. In in vivo experiments, combination therapy can achieve rapid tumor suppression in the early stages of treatment and reduce side effects to surrounding normal tissues, compared to applying PTT alone. This research provides a strategy for the use of selective PTT for cancer, and promotes the clinical transformation of CAP.
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- Jiamin Qin
- School of Pharmacy, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261053, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261053, China
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- Department of Skin, Weifang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Weifang 261000, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261053, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261053, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261053, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA
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- College of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Chemistry, Weifang University, Weifang 261061, China
- Correspondence: (Q.G.); (J.Z.); (W.Z.); (J.M.)
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- School of Pharmacy, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261053, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Target Drug Delivery System, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261053, China
- Shandong Engineering Research Center for Smart Materials and Regenerative Medicine, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261053, China
- Correspondence: (Q.G.); (J.Z.); (W.Z.); (J.M.)
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- School of Pharmacy, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261053, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Target Drug Delivery System, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261053, China
- Shandong Engineering Research Center for Smart Materials and Regenerative Medicine, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261053, China
- Correspondence: (Q.G.); (J.Z.); (W.Z.); (J.M.)
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- School of Pharmacy, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261053, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Target Drug Delivery System, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261053, China
- Shandong Engineering Research Center for Smart Materials and Regenerative Medicine, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261053, China
- Correspondence: (Q.G.); (J.Z.); (W.Z.); (J.M.)
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Cancer nanomedicine: A step towards improving the drug delivery and enhanced efficacy of chemotherapeutic drugs. OPENNANO 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.onano.2022.100051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Wang X, Qin J, Zhang Y, Ma J. Stimuli-responsive self-regulating magnetic-thermal materials for selective magnetic hyperthermia therapy. OPENNANO 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.onano.2022.100052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Lou H, Chu L, Zhou W, Dou J, Teng X, Tan W, Zhou B. Diselenium-bridged covalent organic framework with pH/GSH/photo-triple-responsiveness for highly controlled drug release toward joint chemo/photothermal/chemodynamic cancer therapy. J Mater Chem B 2022; 10:7955-7966. [PMID: 35792081 DOI: 10.1039/d2tb01015a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Here, a novel joint chemo/photothermal/chemodynamic therapy was developed using a pH/GSH/photo triple-responsive 2D-covalent organic framework (COFs) drug carriers for passive target treatment of tumor with extraordinarily high efficiency. The well-designed...
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- Han Lou
- School of Pharmacy, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, 261053, Shandong, P. R. China.
- Department of Urology, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang Medical University, Shandong, P. R. China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University (Weifang People's Hospital), Weifang, 261031, Shandong, P. R. China
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- Department of Urology, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang Medical University, Shandong, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, 261053, Shandong, P. R. China.
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University (Weifang People's Hospital), Weifang, 261031, Shandong, P. R. China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University (Weifang People's Hospital), Weifang, 261031, Shandong, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, 261053, Shandong, P. R. China.
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Zhao L, Zhang X, Wang X, Guan X, Zhang W, Ma J. Recent advances in selective photothermal therapy of tumor. J Nanobiotechnology 2021; 19:335. [PMID: 34689765 PMCID: PMC8543909 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-021-01080-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 128] [Impact Index Per Article: 42.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2021] [Accepted: 10/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Photothermal therapy (PTT), which converts light energy to heat energy, has become a new research hotspot in cancer treatment. Although researchers have investigated various ways to improve the efficiency of tumor heat ablation to treat cancer, PTT may cause severe damage to normal tissue due to the systemic distribution of photothermal agents (PTAs) in the body and inaccurate laser exposure during treatment. To further improve the survival rate of cancer patients and reduce possible side effects on other parts of the body, it is still necessary to explore PTAs with high selectivity and precise treatment. In this review, we summarized strategies to improve the treatment selectivity of PTT, such as increasing the accumulation of PTAs at tumor sites and endowing PTAs with a self-regulating photothermal conversion function. The views and challenges of selective PTT were discussed, especially the prospects and challenges of their clinical applications. ![]()
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- Liping Zhao
- College of Pharmacy, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, 261053, China
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- School of Clinical Medicine, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, 261053, Shandong, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, 261053, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, 261053, China.,Collaborative Innovation Center for Target Drug Delivery System, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, 261053, Shandong, China.,Shandong Engineering Research Center for Smart Materials and Regenerative Medicine, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, 261053, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, 261053, China. .,Collaborative Innovation Center for Target Drug Delivery System, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, 261053, Shandong, China. .,Shandong Engineering Research Center for Smart Materials and Regenerative Medicine, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, 261053, China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, 261053, China. .,Collaborative Innovation Center for Target Drug Delivery System, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, 261053, Shandong, China. .,Shandong Engineering Research Center for Smart Materials and Regenerative Medicine, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, 261053, China.
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