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Zhao G, Lv CC, Yang XK, Zhao X, Xie F. Levonorgestrel protected Au 10 cluster for hypochlorite sensing in living organisms. Anal Chim Acta 2024; 1320:343033. [PMID: 39142765 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2024.343033] [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: 06/09/2024] [Revised: 07/24/2024] [Accepted: 07/25/2024] [Indexed: 08/16/2024]
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BACKGROUND Highly reactive oxygen species (ROS) could lead to serious damage in living cells and are associated with many diseases like cancers. Metal cluster with strong fluorescence has great potential in biosensing and many thiolate ligands-protected clusters have been applied in ROS sensing. RESULTS In this work, we synthesized levonorgestrel protected Au10 cluster with specific sensing ability for highly ROS via crystal transformation from Au8 cluster, demonstrating the significance of inner core structure on detecting performance. The detection limit of Au10 cluster for ClO- could reach as low as 0.1 μM. This fluorescent probe not only achieving detection of exogenous ClO- in living cells and zebrafish, but also successful imaging of endogenous ClO- in HeLa and HepG2 cells. SIGNIFICANCE In comparison to previously reported cluster-based sensors for ROS, this work proposes a different reaction mechanism of metal nanoclusters for ROS detection (breakage of gold-alkynyl bond and oxidation of alkynyl group). This provides new directions for designing specific ROS probes and broadens the applications of metal clusters in disease diagnostics.
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- Ge Zhao
- Zhengzhou Tobacco Research Institute of CNTC, No.2 of Fengyang Street, Zhengzhou, 450001, China.
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- Tianjian Laboratory of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Institute of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Tumor Theranostic Cluster Materials, Henan Key Laboratory of Crystalline Molecular Functional Materials, College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- Tianjian Laboratory of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Institute of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Tumor Theranostic Cluster Materials, Henan Key Laboratory of Crystalline Molecular Functional Materials, College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- Tianjian Laboratory of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Institute of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Tumor Theranostic Cluster Materials, Henan Key Laboratory of Crystalline Molecular Functional Materials, College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China.
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- Zhengzhou Tobacco Research Institute of CNTC, No.2 of Fengyang Street, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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Sun Y, Cao Z, Zhang X, Zhu X, Xu Z, Zhou H, Wei X, Du W, Xu L. Rod-Shaped Au@Ce Nano-Platforms for Enhancing Photodynamic Tumor Collaborative Therapy. SMALL METHODS 2024:e2400945. [PMID: 39097952 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202400945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2024] [Revised: 07/22/2024] [Indexed: 08/06/2024]
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Tumor photodynamic therapy (PDT) relies on intratumoral free radicals, while the limited oxygen source and the depletion of tissue oxygen may exacerbate the hypoxia. As the treatment progresses, there will eventually be a problem of insufficient free radicals. Here, it is found that Au@CeO2 nano-rods (Au@Ce NRs), assembled by gold nano-rods (Au NRs) and ceria nanoparticles (CeO2 NPs), can efficaciously absorb near-infrared light (NIR) to promote the release of oxygen and free radicals. Au@Ce NRs exhibit a higher proportion of Ce3+ (Ce2O3) after oxygen release, while Ce3+ is subsequently oxidized to Ce4+ (CeO2) by trace H2O2. Interestingly, Au@Ce NRs re-oxidized by trace H2O2 can re-releasing oxygen and free radicals again upon NIR treatment, achieving oxygenation/oxygen evolution, similar to charging/discharging. This loop maximizes the conversion of limited oxygen source into highly cytotoxic free radicals. As a result, when B16-F10 cells are treated by NIR/Au@Ce NRs, more tumor cells undergo apoptosis, consistent with the higher level of free radicals. Importantly, NIR/Au@Ce NRs successfully suppresses tumor growth and promotes the generation of epidermal collagen fibers in the transplanted tumor model. Therefore, the rod-shaped Au@Ce NRs provide an ideal platform for maximizing the utilization of intratumoral oxygen sources and improving the treatment of melanoma.
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- Yuxiang Sun
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine for Prevention and Treatment of Senile Diseases, Institute of Translational Medicine, Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225001, P. R. China
- Department of Periodontology, Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210008, P. R. China
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- Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University, No.600, Yishan Road, Xuhui, Shanghai, 200233, P. R. China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine for Prevention and Treatment of Senile Diseases, Institute of Translational Medicine, Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225001, P. R. China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine for Prevention and Treatment of Senile Diseases, Institute of Translational Medicine, Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225001, P. R. China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine for Prevention and Treatment of Senile Diseases, Institute of Translational Medicine, Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225001, P. R. China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine for Prevention and Treatment of Senile Diseases, Institute of Translational Medicine, Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225001, P. R. China
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- Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University, No.600, Yishan Road, Xuhui, Shanghai, 200233, P. R. China
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- Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University, No.600, Yishan Road, Xuhui, Shanghai, 200233, P. R. China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine for Prevention and Treatment of Senile Diseases, Institute of Translational Medicine, Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225001, P. R. China
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Shi S, Li X, Zhang Y, Huang H, Liu J, Zhang J, Wang Z, Niu H, Zhang Y, Mei Q. Ultrathin and Biodegradable Bismuth Oxycarbonate Nanosheets with Massive Oxygen Vacancies for Highly Efficient Tumor Therapy. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2307974. [PMID: 38431930 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202307974] [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: 09/12/2023] [Revised: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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Nanomaterials doped with high atom number elements can improve the efficacy of cancer radiotherapy, but their clinical application faces obstacles, such as being difficult to degrade in vivo, or still requiring relatively high radiation dose. In this work, a bismuth oxycarbonate-based ultrathin nanosheet with the thickness of 2.8 nm for safe and efficient tumor radiotherapy under low dose of X-ray irradiation is proposed. The high oxygen content (62.5% at%) and selective exposure of the facets of ultrathin 2D nanostrusctures facilitate the escape of large amounts of oxygen atoms on bismuth nanosheets from surface, forming massive oxygen vacancies and generating reactive oxygen species that explode under the action of X-rays. Moreover, the exposure of almost all atoms to environmental factors and the nature of oxycarbonates makes the nanosheets easily degrade into biocompatible species. In vivo studies demonstrate that nanosheets could induce apoptosis in cancer cells after low dose of X-ray irradiation without causing any damage to the liver or kidney. The tumor growth inhibition effect of radiotherapy increases from 49.88% to 90.76% with the help of bismuth oxycarbonate nanosheets. This work offers a promising future for nanosheet-based clinical radiotherapies of malignant cancers.
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- Shuzhi Shi
- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- Department of Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510632, China
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- School of Medicine, Institute of Laboratory Animal Sciences, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510632, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510632, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510632, China
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- School of Medicine, Institute of Laboratory Animal Sciences, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510632, China
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Matus MF, Häkkinen H. Rational Design of Targeted Gold Nanoclusters with High Affinity to Integrin αvβ3 for Combination Cancer Therapy. Bioconjug Chem 2024. [PMID: 39008847 DOI: 10.1021/acs.bioconjchem.4c00248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/17/2024]
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The unique attributes of targeted nano-drug delivery systems (TNDDSs) over conventional cancer therapies in suppressing off-target effects make them one of the most promising options for cancer treatment. There is evidence that the density of surface-conjugated ligands is a crucial factor in achieving the desired therapeutic efficacy of TNDDSs, but this is hardly manageable in conventional nanomaterials. In this context, ligand-protected gold nanoclusters (AuNCs) are excellent candidates for developing new TNDDSs with a unique control on their surface functionalities, thus helping to achieve enhanced delivery performance. Here, we study the interactions and binding free energies between ten different functionalized Au144(SR)60 (SR = thiolate ligand) nanoclusters and integrin αvβ3 using molecular dynamics simulations and the umbrella sampling method to obtain the optimal formulations. The AuNCs were functionalized with anticancer drugs (5-fluorouracil or signaling pathways inhibitors, such as capivasertib, linifanib, tanespimycin, and taselisib) and integrin-targeting peptides (RGD4C or QS13), and we identified the optimal mixed ligand layer to enhance their binding affinity to the cancer cell receptor. The results showed that changing the proportions of the same type of ligands on the surface of AuNCs led to differences of up to 38 kcal/mol in computed binding free energies. RGD4C as the targeting peptide resulted in greater affinity for αvβ3, and in most formulations studied, a higher amount of drug than peptide was needed. Polar and charged residues, such as Ser123, Asp150, Tyr178, Arg214, and Asp251 were found to play a significant role in AuNC binding. Our simulations also revealed that Mn2+ cations are crucial for stabilizing the αvβ3-AuNC complex. These findings demonstrate the potential of carefully designing the surface composition of TNDDSs to optimize their target affinity and specificity.
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- Department of Physics, University of Jyväskylä, FI-40014 Jyväskylä, Finland
- Department of Chemistry, Nanoscience Center, University of Jyväskylä, FI-40014 Jyväskylä, Finland
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Li S, Li NN, Dong XY, Zang SQ, Mak TCW. Chemical Flexibility of Atomically Precise Metal Clusters. Chem Rev 2024; 124:7262-7378. [PMID: 38696258 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.3c00896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/04/2024]
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Ligand-protected metal clusters possess hybrid properties that seamlessly combine an inorganic core with an organic ligand shell, imparting them exceptional chemical flexibility and unlocking remarkable application potential in diverse fields. Leveraging chemical flexibility to expand the library of available materials and stimulate the development of new functionalities is becoming an increasingly pressing requirement. This Review focuses on the origin of chemical flexibility from the structural analysis, including intra-cluster bonding, inter-cluster interactions, cluster-environments interactions, metal-to-ligand ratios, and thermodynamic effects. In the introduction, we briefly outline the development of metal clusters and explain the differences and commonalities of M(I)/M(I/0) coinage metal clusters. Additionally, we distinguish the bonding characteristics of metal atoms in the inorganic core, which give rise to their distinct chemical flexibility. Section 2 delves into the structural analysis, bonding categories, and thermodynamic theories related to metal clusters. In the following sections 3 to 7, we primarily elucidate the mechanisms that trigger chemical flexibility, the dynamic processes in transformation, the resultant alterations in structure, and the ensuing modifications in physical-chemical properties. Section 8 presents the notable applications that have emerged from utilizing metal clusters and their assemblies. Finally, in section 9, we discuss future challenges and opportunities within this area.
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- Si Li
- College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Polytechnic University, Jiaozuo 454000, China
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- College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Polytechnic University, Jiaozuo 454000, China
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- College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
- Department of Chemistry, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong, SAR 999077, China
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Liu J, Li B, Li L, Ming X, Xu ZP. Advances in Nanomaterials for Immunotherapeutic Improvement of Cancer Chemotherapy. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2403024. [PMID: 38773882 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202403024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2024] [Revised: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/24/2024]
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Immuno-stimulative effect of chemotherapy (ISECT) is recognized as a potential alternative to conventional immunotherapies, however, the clinical application is constrained by its inefficiency. Metronomic chemotherapy, though designed to overcome these limitations, offers inconsistent results, with effectiveness varying based on cancer types, stages, and patient-specific factors. In parallel, a wealth of preclinical nanomaterials holds considerable promise for ISECT improvement by modulating the cancer-immunity cycle. In the area of biomedical nanomaterials, current literature reviews mainly concentrate on a specific category of nanomaterials and nanotechnological perspectives, while two essential issues are still lacking, i.e., a comprehensive analysis addressing the causes for ISECT inefficiency and a thorough summary elaborating the nanomaterials for ISECT improvement. This review thus aims to fill these gaps and catalyze further development in this field. For the first time, this review comprehensively discusses the causes of ISECT inefficiency. It then meticulously categorizes six types of nanomaterials for improving ISECT. Subsequently, practical strategies are further proposed for addressing inefficient ISECT, along with a detailed discussion on exemplary nanomedicines. Finally, this review provides insights into the challenges and perspectives for improving chemo-immunotherapy by innovations in nanomaterials.
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- Jie Liu
- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, the University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD, 4072, Australia
- School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong SAR, 000000, China
- GoodMedX Tech Limited Company, Hong Kong SAR, 000000, China
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- Cancer Centre and Institute of Translational Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Macau, Macau SAR, 999078, China
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, the University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD, 4072, Australia
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- Departments of Cancer Biology and Biomedical Engineering, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, USA
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, the University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD, 4072, Australia
- Institute of Biomedical Health Technology and Engineering, and Institute of Systems and Physical Biology, Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, 518107, China
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Shen H, Xu J, Fu Z, Wei X, Kang X, Shi W, Zhu M. Photoluminescence Quenching of Hydrophobic Ag 29 Nanoclusters Caused by Molecular Decoupling during Aqueous Phase Transfer and EmissionRecovery through Supramolecular Recoupling. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202317995. [PMID: 38191987 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202317995] [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: 11/24/2023] [Revised: 01/05/2024] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 01/10/2024]
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Exploiting emissive hydrophobic nanoclusters for hydrophilic applications remains a challenge because of photoluminescence (PL) quenching during phase transfer. In addition, the mechanism underlying PL quenching remains unclear. In this study, the PL-quenching mechanism was examined by analyzing the atomically precise structures and optical properties of a surface-engineered Ag29 nanocluster with an all-around-carboxyl-functionalized surface. Specifically, phase-transfer-triggered PL quenching was justified as molecular decoupling, which directed an unfixed cluster surface and weakened the radiative transition. Furthermore, emission recovery of the quenched nanoclusters was accomplished by using a supramolecular recoupling approach through the glutathione-addition-induced aggregation of cluster molecules, wherein the restriction of intracluster motion and intercluster rotation strengthened the radiative transition of the clusters. The results of this work offer a new perspective on structure-emission correlations for atomically precise nanoclusters and hopefully provide insight into the fabrication of highly emissive cluster-based nanomaterials for downstream hydrophilic applications.
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- Honglei Shen
- Department of Chemistry and Centre for Atomic Engineering of Advanced Materials, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Functionalized Materials, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials, Anhui University, Ministry of Education, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui, 230601, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry and Centre for Atomic Engineering of Advanced Materials, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Functionalized Materials, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials, Anhui University, Ministry of Education, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui, 230601, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry and Centre for Atomic Engineering of Advanced Materials, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Functionalized Materials, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials, Anhui University, Ministry of Education, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui, 230601, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry and Centre for Atomic Engineering of Advanced Materials, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Functionalized Materials, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials, Anhui University, Ministry of Education, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui, 230601, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry and Centre for Atomic Engineering of Advanced Materials, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Functionalized Materials, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials, Anhui University, Ministry of Education, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui, 230601, P. R. China
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- Institute for New Energy Materials and Low Carbon Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin, 300384, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry and Centre for Atomic Engineering of Advanced Materials, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Functionalized Materials, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials, Anhui University, Ministry of Education, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui, 230601, P. R. China
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Ruan F, Fang H, Chen F, Xie X, He M, Wang R, Lu J, Wu Z, Liu J, Guo F, Sun W, Shao D. Leveraging Radiation-triggered Metal Prodrug Activation Through Nanosurface Energy Transfer for Directed Radio-chemo-immunotherapy. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202317943. [PMID: 38078895 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202317943] [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: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/30/2023]
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Metal-based drugs currently dominate the field of chemotherapeutic agents; however, achieving the controlled activation of metal prodrugs remains a substantial challenge. Here, we propose a universal strategy for the radiation-triggered activation of metal prodrugs via nanosurface energy transfer (NSET). The core-shell nanoplatform (Ru-GNC) is composed of gold nanoclusters (GNC) and ruthenium (Ru)-containing organic-inorganic hybrid coatings. Upon X-ray irradiation, chemotherapeutic Ru (II) complexes were released in a controlled manner through a unique NSET process involving the transfer of photoelectron energy from the radiation-excited Ru-GNCs to the Ru-containing hybrid layer. In contrast to the traditional radiation-triggered activation of prodrugs, such an NSET-based system ensures that the reactive species in the tumor microenvironment are present in sufficient quantity and are not easily quenched. Additionally, ultrasmall Ru-GNCs preferably target mitochondria and profoundly disrupt the respiratory chain upon irradiation, leading to radiosensitization by generating abundant reactive oxygen species. Consequently, Ru-GNC-directed radiochemotherapy induces immunogenic cell death, resulting in significant therapeutic outcomes when combined with the programmed cell death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) checkpoint blockade. This NSET strategy represents a breakthrough in designing radiation-triggered nanoplatforms for metal-prodrug-mediated cancer treatment in an efficient and controllable manner.
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- Feixia Ruan
- School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510006, China
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- School of Biomedical Sciences and Engineering, Guangzhou International Campus, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 511442, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510006, China
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- School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510006, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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- School of Biomedical Sciences and Engineering, Guangzhou International Campus, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 511442, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510006, China
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- School of Biomedical Sciences and Engineering, Guangzhou International Campus, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 511442, China
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- School of Biomedical Sciences and Engineering, Guangzhou International Campus, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 511442, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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- School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510006, China
- School of Biomedical Sciences and Engineering, Guangzhou International Campus, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 511442, China
- National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510006, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials and Engineering of the Ministry of Education, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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Zhang R, Jia M, Lv H, Li M, Ding G, Cheng G, Li J. Assembling Au 8 clusters on surfaces of bifunctional nanoimmunomodulators for synergistically enhanced low dose radiotherapy of metastatic tumor. J Nanobiotechnology 2024; 22:20. [PMID: 38183048 PMCID: PMC10768385 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-023-02279-2] [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: 10/01/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/07/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Radiotherapy is one of the mainstays of cancer therapy and has been used for treating 65-75% of patients with solid tumors. However, radiotherapy of tumors has two limitations: high-dose X-rays damage adjacent normal tissue and tumor metastases cannot be prevented. RESULTS Therefore, to overcome the two limitations of radiotherapy, a multifunctional core-shell R837/BMS@Au8 nanoparticles as a novel radiosensitizer were fabricated by assembling Au8NCs on the surface of a bifunctional nanoimmunomodulator R837/BMS nanocore using nanoprecipitation followed by electrostatic assembly. Formed R837/BMS@Au8 NP composed of R837, BMS-1, and Au8 clusters. Au8NC can enhance X-ray absorption at the tumor site to reduce X-ray dose and releases a large number of tumor-associated antigens under X-ray irradiation. With the help of immune adjuvant R837, dendritic cells can effectively process and present tumor-associated antigens to activate effector T cells, meanwhile, a small-molecule PD-L1 inhibitor BMS-1 can block PD-1/PD-L1 pathway to reactivate cytotoxic T lymphocyte, resulting in a strong systemic antitumor immune response that is beneficial for limiting tumor metastasis. According to in vivo and in vitro experiments, radioimmunotherapy based on R837/BMS@Au8 nanoparticles can increase calreticulin expression on of cancer cells, reactive oxygen species generation, and DNA breakage and decrease colony formation. The results revealed that distant tumors were 78.2% inhibited depending on radioimmunotherapy of primary tumors. Therefore, the use of a novel radiosensitizer R837/BMS@Au8 NPs realizes low-dose radiotherapy combined with immunotherapy against advanced cancer. CONCLUSION In conclusion, the multifunctional core-shell R837/BMS@Au8 nanoparticles as a novel radiosensitizer effectively limiting tumor metastasis and decrease X-ray dose to 1 Gy, providing an efective strategy for the construction of nanosystems with radiosensitizing function.
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- Rui Zhang
- School of Public Health, Jilin University, Chang Chun, 130021, China.
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- School of Public Health, Jilin University, Chang Chun, 130021, China
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- Institute of Radiation Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College Institute of Radiation Medicine Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Tianjin, 300192, China
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- School of Public Health, Jilin University, Chang Chun, 130021, China
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- School of Public Health, Jilin University, Chang Chun, 130021, China
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- School of Public Health, Jilin University, Chang Chun, 130021, China
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- School of Public Health, Jilin University, Chang Chun, 130021, China.
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Xiao W, Zhao L, Sun Y, Yang X, Fu Q. Stimuli-Responsive Nanoradiosensitizers for Enhanced Cancer Radiotherapy. SMALL METHODS 2024; 8:e2301131. [PMID: 37906050 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202301131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2023] [Revised: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023]
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Radiotherapy (RT) has been a classical therapeutic method of cancer for several decades. It attracts tremendous attention for the precise and efficient treatment of local tumors with stimuli-responsive nanomaterials, which enhance RT. However, there are few systematic reviews summarizing the newly emerging stimuli-responsive mechanisms and strategies used for tumor radio-sensitization. Hence, this review provides a comprehensive overview of recently reported studies on stimuli-responsive nanomaterials for radio-sensitization. It includes four different approaches for sensitized RT, namely endogenous response, exogenous response, dual stimuli-response, and multi stimuli-response. Endogenous response involves various stimuli such as pH, hypoxia, GSH, and reactive oxygen species (ROS), and enzymes. On the other hand, exogenous response encompasses X-ray, light, and ultrasound. Dual stimuli-response combines pH/enzyme, pH/ultrasound, and ROS/light. Lastly, multi stimuli-response involves the combination of pH/ROS/GSH and X-ray/ROS/GSH. By elaborating on these responsive mechanisms and applying them to clinical RT diagnosis and treatment, these methods can enhance radiosensitive efficiency and minimize damage to surrounding normal tissues. Finally, this review discusses the additional challenges and perspectives related to stimuli-responsive nanomaterials for tumor radio-sensitization.
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- Wenjing Xiao
- Department of Radiotherapy, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266021, China
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- Department of Radiotherapy, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266021, China
- Institute for Translational Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, College of Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266021, China
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- Department of Radiotherapy, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266021, China
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, College of Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266021, China
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, College of Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266021, China
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Wang Z, Wang D, Ren X, Liu Z, Liu A, Li X, Guan L, Shen Y, Jin S, Zvyagin AV, Yang B, Wang T, Lin Q. One Stone, Three Birds: Multifunctional Nanodots as "Pilot Light" for Guiding Surgery, Enhanced Radiotherapy, and Brachytherapy of Tumors. ACS CENTRAL SCIENCE 2023; 9:1976-1988. [PMID: 37901175 PMCID: PMC10604975 DOI: 10.1021/acscentsci.3c00994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 10/31/2023]
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Surgery, radiotherapy (RT), and brachytherapy are crucial treatments for localized deep tumors. However, imprecise tumor location often leads to issues such as positive surgical margins, extended radiotherapy target volumes, and radiation damage to healthy tissues. Reducing side effects in healthy tissue and enhancing RT efficacy are critical challenges. To address these issues, we developed a multifunctional theranostic platform using Au/Ag nanodots (Au/AgNDs) that act as a "pilot light" for real-time guided surgery, high-efficiency RT, and brachytherapy, achieving a strategy of killing three birds with one stone. First, dual-mode imaging of Au/AgNDs enabled precision RT, minimizing damage to adjacent normal tissue during X-ray irradiation. Au/AgNDs enhanced ionizing radiation energy deposition, increased intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation, regulated the cell cycle, promoted DNA damage formation, and inhibited DNA repair in tumor cells, significantly improving RT efficacy. Second, in brachytherapy, precise guidance provided by dual-mode imaging addressed challenges related to non-visualization of existing interstitial brachytherapy and multiple adjustments of insertion needle positions. Meanwhile, the effect of brachytherapy was improved. Third, the excellent fluorescence imaging of Au/AgNDs accurately distinguished tumors from normal tissue, facilitating their use as a powerful tool for assisting surgeons during tumor resection. Taken together, our multifunctional theranostic platform offers real-time guidance for surgery and high-efficiency RT, and improves brachytherapy precision, providing a novel strategy and vision for the clinical diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
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- Ze Wang
- State
Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College
of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, P. R. China
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- Department
of Radiation Oncology, The Second Affiliated
Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130041, P. R. China
- NHC
Key Laboratory of Radiobiology, School of Public Health, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, P. R. China
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- Department
of Radiation Oncology, The Second Affiliated
Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130041, P. R. China
- NHC
Key Laboratory of Radiobiology, School of Public Health, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, P. R. China
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- Department
of Radiation Oncology, The Second Affiliated
Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130041, P. R. China
- NHC
Key Laboratory of Radiobiology, School of Public Health, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, P. R. China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College
of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, P. R. China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College
of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, P. R. China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College
of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, P. R. China
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- NHC
Key Laboratory of Radiobiology, School of Public Health, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, P. R. China
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- NHC
Key Laboratory of Radiobiology, School of Public Health, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, P. R. China
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- Australian
Research Council Centre of Excellence for Nanoscale Biophotonics, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW 2109, Australia
- Institute
of Biology and Biomedicine, Lobachevsky
Nizhny Novgorod State University, 603105 Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
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- State
Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College
of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, P. R. China
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- Department
of Radiation Oncology, The Second Affiliated
Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130041, P. R. China
- NHC
Key Laboratory of Radiobiology, School of Public Health, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, P. R. China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College
of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, P. R. China
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Sorroche A, Moreno S, Elena Olmos M, Monge M, López-de-Luzuriaga JM. Deciphering the Primary Role of Au⋅⋅⋅H-X Hydrogen Bonding in Gold Catalysis. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202310314. [PMID: 37615519 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202310314] [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: 07/19/2023] [Revised: 08/23/2023] [Accepted: 08/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/25/2023]
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Au⋅⋅⋅H-X (X=N or C) hydrogen bonding is gaining increasing interest, both in the study of its intrinsic nature and in their operability in different fields. While the role of these interactions has been studied in the stabilization of gold(I) complexes, their role during the minimum free energy reaction pathway of a given catalytic process remains unexplored. We report herein that complex [Au(C≡CPh)(pip)] (pip=piperidine) catalyses the A3 -coupling reaction for the synthesis of propargylamines, thanks to the ability of Au(I) to promote weak hydrogen bonding interactions with the reactants along the free energy profile. Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations show that these Au⋅⋅⋅H-X interactions play a directing role in the catalysed A3 -coupling. Topological non-covalent interactions (NCI), interaction region indicator (IRI) and quantum theory of atoms in molecules (QTAIM) analysis in real space of the electron density provide a description of these interactions accurately.
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- Alba Sorroche
- Departamento de Química, Centro de Investigación en Síntesis Química (CISQ), Universidad de La Rioja, Complejo Científico-Tecnológico, 26006, Logroño, Spain
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- Departamento de Química, Centro de Investigación en Síntesis Química (CISQ), Universidad de La Rioja, Complejo Científico-Tecnológico, 26006, Logroño, Spain
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- Departamento de Química, Centro de Investigación en Síntesis Química (CISQ), Universidad de La Rioja, Complejo Científico-Tecnológico, 26006, Logroño, Spain
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- Departamento de Química, Centro de Investigación en Síntesis Química (CISQ), Universidad de La Rioja, Complejo Científico-Tecnológico, 26006, Logroño, Spain
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- Departamento de Química, Centro de Investigación en Síntesis Química (CISQ), Universidad de La Rioja, Complejo Científico-Tecnológico, 26006, Logroño, Spain
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Shao ZH, Zhai A, Hua Y, Mo HL, Xie F, Zhao X, Zhao G, Zang SQ. Development of Au 8 nanocluster-based fluorescent strip immunosensor for sensitive detection of aflatoxin B 1. Anal Chim Acta 2023; 1274:341576. [PMID: 37455086 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2023.341576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2023] [Revised: 06/16/2023] [Accepted: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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Gold clusters with intriguing chemical/physical properties have great promise in applications such as sensing and bio-imaging due to their fascinating photoluminescence character. In this study, an immunofluorescence sensor based on levonorgestrel protected atomically precise Au8 nanocluster (Au8NC) for aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) detection was fabricated due to its strong carcinogenic and mutagenic effect on humans. The prepared polymer-Au8NC nanospheres displayed bright luminescence and good stability in aqueous solution. The obtained AFB1 fluorescent strip immunosensor achieved quantitative point-of-care detection of AFB1 in less than 15 min, with high selectivity and detection limits down to 0.27 ng/mL. In addition, the recovery rates of AFB1 from tea soup ranged from 96% to 105% with relative standard deviations less than 10%. This work not only realized high-sensitively fluorescent sensing for AFB1, but also expanded the bio-applications of atomic-precise metal clusters.
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- Zi-Hui Shao
- Henan Key Laboratory of Crystalline Molecular Functional Materials, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Tumor Theranostic Cluster Materials, Green Catalysis Center and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, College of medicine, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Crystalline Molecular Functional Materials, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Tumor Theranostic Cluster Materials, Green Catalysis Center and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Crystalline Molecular Functional Materials, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Tumor Theranostic Cluster Materials, Green Catalysis Center and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- Zhengzhou Tobacco Research Institute of CNTC, No.2 of Fengyang street, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Crystalline Molecular Functional Materials, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Tumor Theranostic Cluster Materials, Green Catalysis Center and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China.
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- Zhengzhou Tobacco Research Institute of CNTC, No.2 of Fengyang street, Zhengzhou, 450001, China.
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Crystalline Molecular Functional Materials, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Tumor Theranostic Cluster Materials, Green Catalysis Center and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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Wang J, Li P, Wang C, Liu N, Xing D. Molecularly or atomically precise nanostructures for bio-applications: how far have we come? MATERIALS HORIZONS 2023; 10:3304-3324. [PMID: 37365977 DOI: 10.1039/d3mh00574g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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A huge variety of nanostructures are promising for biomedical applications, but only a few have been practically applied. Among the various reasons, the limited structural preciseness is a critical one, as it increases the difficulty in product quality control, accurate dosing, and ensuring the repeatability of material performance. Constructing nanoparticles with molecule-like preciseness is becoming a new research field. In this review, we focus on the artificial nanomaterials that can currently be molecularly or atomically precise, including DNA nanostructures, some metallic nanoclusters, dendrimer nanoparticles and carbon nanostructures, describing their syntheses, bio-applications and limitations, in view of up-to-date studies. A perspective on their potential for clinical translation is also given. This review is expected to provide a particular rationale for the future design of nanomedicines.
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- Jie Wang
- The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.
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- School of Rehabilitation Sciences and Engineering, University of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Qingdao 266071, China
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.
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Wang S, He W, Cui Y, Zhou Z, Ma L, Zang SQ. Atomically precise chiral silver clusters based on non-chiral ligands for acid/base stimulated luminescence response. NANOSCALE 2023. [PMID: 37466042 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr03095d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/20/2023]
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Chiral metal nanoclusters synthesized by non-chiral ligands are usually in the form of racemates. Thus, resolving racemic compounds continues to be a great challenge. Herein, we report a case of the racemic compound hexanuclear silver cluster (Ag6-Rac) protected by the non-chiral sulfhydryl ligand sodium 1H-1,2,3-triazole-5-thiolate (SHTT) and 2,6-bis(diphenylphosphino)pyridine (dpppy). The homochiral clusters in Ag6-Rac are able to spontaneously crystallize and undergo chiral resolution to obtain a racemic conglomerate (Ag6-S/Ag6-R) by solvent-induced crystallization. Interestingly, the Ag6-Rac clusters exhibit strong luminescence in solid and solution, which can respond to trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) and reversible cycling over five times using diethylamine (DEA). This work provides a new research model for resolving racemic clusters and constructing stimulus-responsive clusters.
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- Shuaibo Wang
- College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
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- College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
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- College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
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- College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Key Laboratory of Function-Oriented Porous Materials, Luoyang Normal University, Luoyang, 471934, China
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- College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Key Laboratory of Function-Oriented Porous Materials, Luoyang Normal University, Luoyang, 471934, China
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- College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
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Zou YM, Li RT, Yu L, Huang T, Peng J, Meng W, Sun B, Zhang WH, Jiang ZH, Chen J, Chen JX. Reprogramming of the tumor microenvironment using a PCN-224@IrNCs/D-Arg nanoplatform for the synergistic PDT, NO, and radiosensitization therapy of breast cancer and improving anti-tumor immunity. NANOSCALE 2023. [PMID: 37318099 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr01050c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The low X-ray attenuation coefficient of tumor soft tissue and the hypoxic tumor microenvironment (TME) during radiation therapy (RT) of breast cancer result in RT resistance and thus reduced therapeutic efficacy. In addition, immunosuppression induced by the TME severely limits the antitumor immunity of radiation therapy. In this paper, we propose a PCN-224@IrNCs/D-Arg nanoplatform for the synergistic radiosensitization, photodynamic, and NO therapy of breast cancer that also boosts antitumor immunity (PCN = porous coordination network, IrNCs = iridium nanocrystals, D-Arg = D-arginine). The local tumors can be selectively ablated via reprogramming the tumor microenvironment (TME), photodynamic therapy (PDT) and NO therapy, and the presence of the high-Z element Ir that sensitizes radiotherapy. The synergistic execution of these treatment modalities also resulted in adapted antitumor immune response. The intrinsic immunomodulatory effects of the nanoplatform also repolarize macrophages toward the M1 phenotype and induce dendritic cell maturation, activating antitumor T cells to induce immunogenic cell death as demonstrated in vitro and in vivo. The nanocomposite design reported herein represents a new regimen for the treatment of breast cancer through TME reprogramming to exert a synergistic effect for effective cancer therapy and antitumor immunity.
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- Yi-Ming Zou
- NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Drug Metabolism, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Screening, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, People's Republic of China.
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Drug Metabolism, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Screening, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Dermatology, Zhujiang Hospital of Southern Medical University, No. 253 Gongye Avenue, Guangzhou 510091, People's Republic of China
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Drug Metabolism, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Screening, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, People's Republic of China.
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Drug Metabolism, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Screening, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, People's Republic of China.
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Drug Metabolism, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Screening, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, People's Republic of China.
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Drug Metabolism, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Screening, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, People's Republic of China.
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, People's Republic of China
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- Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa, Macau 999078, People's Republic of China
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Drug Metabolism, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Screening, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, People's Republic of China.
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Drug Metabolism, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Screening, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, People's Republic of China.
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Liu K, Niu J, Liu L, Tian F, Nie H, Liu X, Chen K, Zhao R, Sun S, Jiao M, Tian M, Sun X, Niu L, Sun X, Wang H, Long W, Feng L, Mu X, Zhang XD. LUMO-Mediated Se and HOMO-Mediated Te Nanozymes for Selective Redox Biocatalysis. NANO LETTERS 2023; 23:5131-5140. [PMID: 37191492 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.3c01068] [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: 05/17/2023]
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Selenium (Se) and tellurium (Te) nanomaterials with novel chain-like structures have attracted widespread interest owing to their intriguing properties. Unfortunately, the still-unclear catalytic mechanisms have severely limited the development of biocatalytic performance. In this work, we developed chitosan-coated Se nanozymes with a 23-fold higher antioxidative activity than Trolox and bovine serum albumin coated Te nanozymes with stronger prooxidative biocatalytic effects. Based on density functional theory calculations, we first propose that the Se nanozyme with Se/Se2- active centers favored reactive oxygen species (ROS) clearance via a LUMO-mediated mechanism, while the Te nanozyme with Te/Te4+ active centers promoted ROS production through a HOMO-mediated mechanism. Furthermore, biological experiments confirmed that the survival rate of γ-irritated mice treated with the Se nanozyme was maintained at 100% for 30 days by inhibiting oxidation. However, the Te nanozyme had the opposite biological effect via promoting radiation oxidation. The present work provides a new strategy for improving the catalytic activities of Se and Te nanozymes.
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- Kaijin Liu
- Department of Physics and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Low Dimensional Materials Physics and Preparing Technology, School of Sciences, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, People's Republic of China
- Tianjin International Joint Research Center for Neural Engineering, Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, People's Republic of China
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- Tianjin International Joint Research Center for Neural Engineering, Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, People's Republic of China
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- Tianjin International Joint Research Center for Neural Engineering, Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, People's Republic of China
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- Tianjin International Joint Research Center for Neural Engineering, Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, People's Republic of China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Nuclear Medicine, Institute of Radiation Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin 300192, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Physics and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Low Dimensional Materials Physics and Preparing Technology, School of Sciences, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, People's Republic of China
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- Tianjin International Joint Research Center for Neural Engineering, Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Physics and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Low Dimensional Materials Physics and Preparing Technology, School of Sciences, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Physics and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Low Dimensional Materials Physics and Preparing Technology, School of Sciences, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Physics and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Low Dimensional Materials Physics and Preparing Technology, School of Sciences, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, People's Republic of China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Nuclear Medicine, Institute of Radiation Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin 300192, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Physics and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Low Dimensional Materials Physics and Preparing Technology, School of Sciences, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Physics and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Low Dimensional Materials Physics and Preparing Technology, School of Sciences, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Physics and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Low Dimensional Materials Physics and Preparing Technology, School of Sciences, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, People's Republic of China
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- Tianjin International Joint Research Center for Neural Engineering, Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, People's Republic of China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Nuclear Medicine, Institute of Radiation Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin 300192, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Physics and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Low Dimensional Materials Physics and Preparing Technology, School of Sciences, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Physics and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Low Dimensional Materials Physics and Preparing Technology, School of Sciences, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, People's Republic of China
- Tianjin International Joint Research Center for Neural Engineering, Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Physics and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Low Dimensional Materials Physics and Preparing Technology, School of Sciences, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, People's Republic of China
- Tianjin International Joint Research Center for Neural Engineering, Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, People's Republic of China
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Yang G, Wang Z, Du F, Jiang F, Yuan X, Ying JY. Ultrasmall Coinage Metal Nanoclusters as Promising Theranostic Probes for Biomedical Applications. J Am Chem Soc 2023. [PMID: 37200506 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c02880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Ultrasmall coinage metal nanoclusters (NCs, <3 nm) have emerged as a novel class of theranostic probes due to their atomically precise size and engineered physicochemical properties. The rapid advances in the design and applications of metal NC-based theranostic probes are made possible by the atomic-level engineering of metal NCs. This Perspective article examines (i) how the functions of metal NCs are engineered for theranostic applications, (ii) how a metal NC-based theranostic probe is designed and how its physicochemical properties affect the theranostic performance, and (iii) how metal NCs are used to diagnose and treat various diseases. We first summarize the tailored properties of metal NCs for theranostic applications in terms of biocompatibility and tumor targeting. We focus our discussion on the theranostic applications of metal NCs in bioimaging-directed disease diagnosis, photoinduced disease therapy, nanomedicine, drug delivery, and optical urinalysis. Lastly, an outlook on the challenges and opportunities in the future development of metal NCs for theranostic applications is provided.
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- Ge Yang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, P. R. China
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- Shandong Peninsula Engineering Research Center of Comprehensive Brine Utilization, Weifang University of Science and Technology, Weifang 262700, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, P. R. China
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- School of Environment and Material Engineering, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, P. R. China
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- NanoBio Lab, Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 31 Biopolis Way, The Nanos, Singapore 138669, Singapore
- NanoBio Lab, A*STAR Infectious Diseases Laboratories, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 31 Biopolis Way, The Nanos, Singapore 138669, Singapore
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Jia T, Guan ZJ, Zhang C, Zhu XZ, Chen YX, Zhang Q, Yang Y, Sun D. Eight-Electron Superatomic Cu 31 Nanocluster with Chiral Kernel and NIR-II Emission. J Am Chem Soc 2023; 145:10355-10363. [PMID: 37104621 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c02215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 29.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/29/2023]
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Owing to the inherent instability caused by the low Cu(I)/Cu(0) half-cell reduction potential, Cu(0)-containing copper nanoclusters are quite uncommon in comparison to their Ag and Au congeners. Here, a novel eight-electron superatomic copper nanocluster [Cu31(4-MeO-PhC≡C)21(dppe)3](ClO4)2 (Cu31, dppe = 1,2-bis(diphenylphosphino)ethane) is presented with total structural characterization. The structural determination reveals that Cu31 features an inherent chiral metal core arising from the helical arrangement of two sets of three Cu2 units encircling the icosahedral Cu13 core, which is further shielded by 4-MeO-PhC≡C- and dppe ligands. Cu31 is the first copper nanocluster carrying eight free electrons, which is further corroborated by electrospray ionization mass spectrometry, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and density functional theory calculations. Interestingly, Cu31 demonstrates the first near-infrared (750-950 nm, NIR-I) window absorption and the second near-infrared (1000-1700 nm, NIR-II) window emission, which is exceptional in the copper nanocluster family and endows it with great potential in biological applications. Of note, the 4-methoxy groups providing close contacts with neighboring clusters are crucial for the cluster formation and crystallization, while 2-methoxyphenylacetylene leads only to copper hydride clusters, Cu6H or Cu32H14. This research not only showcases a new member of copper superatoms but also exemplifies that copper nanoclusters, which are nonluminous in the visible range may emit luminescence in the deep NIR region.
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- Tao Jia
- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou 221116, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou 221116, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou 221116, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou 221116, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, People's Republic of China
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Li Y, Luo XM, Luo P, Zang QX, Wang ZY, Zang SQ. Cocrystallization of Two Negatively Charged Dimercaptomaleonitrile-Stabilized Silver Nanoclusters. ACS NANO 2023; 17:5834-5841. [PMID: 36912873 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c12473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Studies on the assembly of atomically precise metal nanoclusters (NCs) are of great significance in the nanomaterial field, which has attracted increasing interest in the last few decades. Herein, we report the cocrystallization of two negatively charged atom-precise silver nanoclusters, the octahedral [Ag62(MNT)24(TPP)6]8- (Ag62) and the truncated-tetrahedral [Ag22(MNT)12(TPP)4]4- (Ag22) in a 1:2 ratio (MNT2- = dimercaptomaleonitrile, TPP = triphenylphosphine). As far as we know, a cocrystal containing two negatively charged NCs has seldom been reported. Single-crystal structure determinations reveal that the component Ag22 and Ag62 NCs both adopt core-shell structures. In addition, the component NCs were separately obtained by adjusting the synthetic conditions. This work enriches the structural diversity of silver NCs and extends the family of cluster-based cocrystals.
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- Yao Li
- Henan Key Laboratory of Crystalline Molecular Functional Materials, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Tumor Theranostical Cluster Materials, Green Catalysis Center, and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, People's Republic of China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Crystalline Molecular Functional Materials, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Tumor Theranostical Cluster Materials, Green Catalysis Center, and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, People's Republic of China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Crystalline Molecular Functional Materials, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Tumor Theranostical Cluster Materials, Green Catalysis Center, and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, People's Republic of China
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Polytechnic University, Jiaozuo 454003, People's Republic of China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Crystalline Molecular Functional Materials, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Tumor Theranostical Cluster Materials, Green Catalysis Center, and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, People's Republic of China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Crystalline Molecular Functional Materials, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Tumor Theranostical Cluster Materials, Green Catalysis Center, and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, People's Republic of China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Crystalline Molecular Functional Materials, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Tumor Theranostical Cluster Materials, Green Catalysis Center, and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, People's Republic of China
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Zhu CT, Huang KY, Zhou QL, Zhang XP, Wu GW, Peng HP, Deng HH, Chen W, Noreldeen HAA. Multi-excitation wavelength of gold nanocluster-based fluorescence sensor array for sulfonamides discrimination. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2023; 288:122138. [PMID: 36442343 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2022.122138] [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: 07/27/2022] [Revised: 10/11/2022] [Accepted: 11/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Sulfonamides (SAs) are widely used in many fields because of their advantages, including low price, wide antibacterial spectrum, and high stability. However, their accumulation in the human body leads to a variety of serious diseases. Therefore, it is necessary to design a convenient, effective, and sensitive method to detect SAs. Moreover, the fluorescence excitation spectrum has rich information characteristics, especially for the interaction between fluorophore and quencher via various mechanisms. However, the excitation wavelength-guided sensor array construction does not draw proper attention. To address these issues, we used BSA-AuNCs as a single probe to construct a sensor array for the detection of five SAs. The selected SAs showed different quenching effects on the fluorescence intensities of BSA-AuNCs. The changes in the fluorescence intensity at different excitation wavelengths (λ = 230, 250, and 280 nm) have been applied to construct our sensor array and address the distinguishability between the selected SAs. With helping of pattern recognition methods, five different SAs have been identified at three different concentrations. Additionally, qualitative analysis at different moral ratios and quantitative analysis at nanogram concentrations have been considered. Moreover, the proposed sensor array was successfully used to distinguish between different SAs in commercial milk with an accuracy of 100 %. This study provides a simple and powerful approach to SAs detection. Also, it shows a broad application prospect in the field of food and drug monitoring.
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- Chen-Ting Zhu
- Fujian Key Laboratory of Drug Target Discovery and Structural and Functional Research, School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350004, China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Drug Target Discovery and Structural and Functional Research, School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350004, China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Drug Target Discovery and Structural and Functional Research, School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350004, China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Drug Target Discovery and Structural and Functional Research, School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350004, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou 350001, China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Drug Target Discovery and Structural and Functional Research, School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350004, China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Drug Target Discovery and Structural and Functional Research, School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350004, China.
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Drug Target Discovery and Structural and Functional Research, School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350004, China.
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Drug Target Discovery and Structural and Functional Research, School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350004, China; National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries, NIOF, Cairo, Egypt.
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Wang Z, Ren X, Wang D, Guan L, Li X, Zhao Y, Liu A, He L, Wang T, Zvyagin AV, Yang B, Lin Q. Novel strategies for tumor radiosensitization mediated by multifunctional gold-based nanomaterials. Biomater Sci 2023; 11:1116-1136. [PMID: 36601661 DOI: 10.1039/d2bm01496c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Radiotherapy (RT) is one of the most effective and commonly used cancer treatments for malignant tumors. However, the existing radiosensitizers have a lot of side effects and poor efficacy, which limits the curative effect and further application of radiotherapy. In recent years, emerging nanomaterials have shown unique advantages in enhancing radiosensitization. In particular, gold-based nanomaterials, with high X-ray attenuation capacity, good biocompatibility, and promising chemical, electronic and optical properties, have become a new type of radiotherapy sensitizer. In addition, gold-based nanomaterials can be used as a carrier to load a variety of drugs and immunosuppressants; in particular, its photothermal therapy, photodynamic therapy and multi-mode imaging functions aid in providing excellent therapeutic effect in coordination with RT. Recently, many novel strategies of radiosensitization mediated by multifunctional gold-based nanomaterials have been reported, which provides a new idea for improving the efficacy and reducing the side effects of RT. In this review, we systematically summarize the recent progress of various new gold-based nanomaterials that mediate radiosensitization and describe the mechanism. We further discuss the challenges and prospects in the field. It is hoped that this review will help researchers understand the latest progress of gold-based nanomaterials for radiosensitization, and encourage people to optimize the existing methods or explore novel approaches for radiotherapy.
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- Ze Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China.
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin Province, China.
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin Province, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China.
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- Department of Urology, the First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130021, Jilin, China.
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin Province, China.
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- Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Nanoscale Biophotonics, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW 2109, Australia.,Institute of Biology and Biomedicine, Lobachevsky Nizhny Novgorod State University, 603105, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China.
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Li T, Zhu H, Wu Z. Viewing Aggregation-Induced Emission of Metal Nanoclusters from Design Strategies to Applications. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:nano13030470. [PMID: 36770433 PMCID: PMC9921787 DOI: 10.3390/nano13030470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2023] [Revised: 01/19/2023] [Accepted: 01/21/2023] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Aggregation-induced emission (AIE)-type metal nanoclusters (NCs) represent an innovative type of luminescent metal NCs whose aggregates exhibit superior performance over that of individuals, attracting wide attention over the past decade. Here, we give a concise overview of the progress made in this area, from design strategies to applications. The representative design strategies, including solvent-induction, cation-induction, crystallization-induction, pH-induction, ligand inheritance, surface constraint, and minerals- and MOF-confinement, are first discussed. We then present the typical practical applications of AIE-type metal NCs in the various sectors of bioimaging, biological diagnosis and therapy (e.g., antibacterial agents, cancer radiotherapy), light-emitting diodes (LEDs), detection assays, and circularly polarized luminescence (CPL). To this end, we present our viewpoints on the promises and challenges of AIE-type metal NCs, which may shed light on the design of highly luminescent metal NCs, stimulating new vitality and serving as a continuous boom for the metal NC community in the future.
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- Tingting Li
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin Jianzhu University, Changchun 130018, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Integrated Optoelectronics, College of Electronic Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Integrated Optoelectronics, College of Electronic Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China
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Noreldeen HAA, Huang KY, Wu GW, Zhang Q, Peng HP, Deng HH, Chen W. Feature Selection Assists BLSTM for the Ultrasensitive Detection of Bioflavonoids in Different Biological Matrices Based on the 3D Fluorescence Spectra of Gold Nanoclusters. Anal Chem 2022; 94:17533-17540. [PMID: 36473730 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.2c03814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Rapid and on-site qualitative and quantitative analysis of small molecules (including bioflavonoids) in biofluids are of great importance in biomedical applications. Herein, we have developed two deep learning models based on the 3D fluorescence spectra of gold nanoclusters as a single probe for rapid qualitative and quantitative analysis of eight bioflavonoids in serum. The results proved the efficiency and stability of the random forest-bidirectional long short-term memory (RF-BLSTM) model, which was used only with the most important features after deleting the unimportant features that might hinder the performance of the model in identifying the selected bioflavonoids in serum at very low concentrations. The optimized model achieves excellent overall accuracy (98-100%) in the qualitative analysis of the selected bioflavonoids. Next, the optimized model was transferred to quantify the selected bioflavonoids in serum at nanoscale concentrations. The transferred model achieved excellent accuracy, and the overall determination coefficient (R2) value range was 99-100%. Furthermore, the optimized model achieved excellent accuracies in other applications, including multiplex detection in serum and model applicability in urine. Also, LOD in serum at nanoscale concentration was considered. Therefore, this approach opens the window for qualitative and quantitative analysis of small molecules in biofluids at nanoscale concentrations, which may help in the rapid inclusion of sensor arrays in biomedical and other applications.
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- Hamada A A Noreldeen
- Fujian Key Laboratory of Drug Target Discovery and Structural and Functional Research, School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350004, China.,National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries, NIOF, Cairo 4262110, Egypt
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Drug Target Discovery and Structural and Functional Research, School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350004, China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Drug Target Discovery and Structural and Functional Research, School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350004, China.,Department of Pharmacy, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou 350001, China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Drug Target Discovery and Structural and Functional Research, School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350004, China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Drug Target Discovery and Structural and Functional Research, School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350004, China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Drug Target Discovery and Structural and Functional Research, School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350004, China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Drug Target Discovery and Structural and Functional Research, School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350004, China
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The Recent Development of Multifunctional Gold Nanoclusters in Tumor Theranostic and Combination Therapy. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14112451. [PMID: 36432642 PMCID: PMC9696200 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14112451] [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: 10/11/2022] [Revised: 11/03/2022] [Accepted: 11/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The rising incidence and severity of malignant tumors threaten human life and health, and the current lagged diagnosis and single treatment in clinical practice are inadequate for tumor management. Gold nanoclusters (AuNCs) are nanomaterials with small dimensions (≤3 nm) and few atoms exhibiting unique optoelectronic and physicochemical characteristics, such as fluorescence, photothermal effects, radiosensitization, and biocompatibility. Here, the three primary functions that AuNCs play in practical applications, imaging agents, drug transporters, and therapeutic nanosystems, are characterized. Additionally, the promise and remaining limitations of AuNCs for tumor theranostic and combination therapy are discussed. Finally, it is anticipated that the information presented herein will serve as a supply for researchers in this area, leading to new discoveries and ultimately a more widespread use of AuNCs in pharmaceuticals.
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Zhao L, Liu J, Bai Y, Wen Y, Yang X. Exploration of nisin-directed gold nanoclusters employed for detecting thiourea and the sensing mechanism. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.129847] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Yin M, Chen X, Guo Q, Xiao L, Gao P, Zang D, Dong J, Zha Z, Dai X, Wang X. Ultrasmall zirconium carbide nanodots for synergistic photothermal-radiotherapy of glioma. NANOSCALE 2022; 14:14935-14949. [PMID: 36196973 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr04239h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Glioma is characterized by highly invasive, progressive, and lethal features. In addition, conventional treatments have been poorly effective in treating glioma. To overcome this challenge, synergistic therapies combining radiotherapy (RT) with photothermal therapy (PTT) have been proposed and extensively explored as a highly feasible cancer treatment strategy. Herein, ultrasmall zirconium carbide (ZrC) nanodots were successfully synthesized with high near-infrared absorption and strong photon attenuation for synergistic PTT-RT of glioma. ZrC-PVP nanodots with an average size of approximately 4.36 nm were prepared by the liquid exfoliation method and modified with the surfactant polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), with a satisfactory absorption and photothermal conversion efficiency (53.4%) in the near-infrared region. Furthermore, ZrC-PVP nanodots can also act as radiosensitizers to kill residual tumor cells after mild PTT due to their excellent photon attenuating ability, thus achieving a significant synergistic therapeutic effect by combining RT and PTT. Most importantly, both in vitro and in vivo experimental results further validate the high biosafety of ZrC-PVP NDs at the injected dose. This work systematically evaluates the feasibility of ZrC-PVP NDs for glioma treatment and provides evidence of the application of zirconium-based nanomaterials in photothermal radiotherapy.
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- Mengyuan Yin
- Department of Neurosurgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, P. R. China.
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Research and Engineering Center of Biomedical Materials, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, P. R. China.
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- Department of Radiotherapy, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, P. R. China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, P. R. China.
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Research and Engineering Center of Biomedical Materials, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, P. R. China.
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Research and Engineering Center of Biomedical Materials, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, P. R. China.
- Department of Radiotherapy, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, P. R. China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, P. R. China.
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- The Center for Scientific Research of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, P. R. China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, 215004, P. R. China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, P. R. China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, P. R. China.
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Research and Engineering Center of Biomedical Materials, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, P. R. China.
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Sivasubramanian M, Lin LJ, Wang YC, Yang CS, Lo LW. Industrialization’s eye view on theranostic nanomedicine. Front Chem 2022; 10:918715. [PMID: 36059870 PMCID: PMC9437266 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2022.918715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2022] [Accepted: 07/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The emergence of nanomedicines (NMs) in the healthcare industry will bring about groundbreaking improvements to the current therapeutic and diagnostic scenario. However, only a few NMs have been developed into clinical applications due to a lack of regulatory experience with them. In this article, we introduce the types of NM that have the potential for clinical translation, including theranostics, multistep NMs, multitherapy NMs, and nanoclusters. We then present the clinical translational challenges associated with NM from the pharmaceutical industry’s perspective, such as NMs’ intrinsic physiochemical properties, safety, scale-up, lack of regulatory experience and standard characterization methods, and cost-effectiveness compared with their traditional counterparts. Overall, NMs face a difficult task to overcome these challenges for their transition from bench to clinical use.
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Hua Y, Huang JH, Shao ZH, Luo XM, Wang ZY, Liu JQ, Zhao X, Chen X, Zang SQ. Composition-Dependent Enzyme Mimicking Activity and Radiosensitizing Effect of Bimetallic Clusters to Modulate Tumor Hypoxia for Enhanced Cancer Therapy. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2203734. [PMID: 35681250 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202203734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2022] [Revised: 06/04/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Alloying is an efficient chemistry to tailor the properties of metal clusters. As a class of promising radiosensitizers, most previously reported metal clusters exhibit unitary function and cannot overcome radioresistance of hypoxic tumors. Here, atomically precise alloy clusters Pt2 M4 (M = Au, Ag, Cu) are synthesized with bright luminescence and adequate biocompatibility, and their composition-dependent enzyme mimicking activity and radiosensitizing effect is explored. Specifically, only the Pt2 Au4 cluster displays catalase-like activity, while the others do not have clusterzyme properties, and its radiosensitizing effect is the highest among all the alloy clusters tested. By taking advantage of the sustainable production of O2 via the decomposition of endogenous H2 O2 , the Pt2 Au4 cluster modulates tumor hypoxia as well as increases the efficacy of radiotherapy. This work thus advances the cluster alloying strategy to produce multifunctional therapeutic agents for improving hypoxic tumor therapy.
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- Yue Hua
- Henan Key Laboratory of Crystalline Molecular Functional Materials, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Tumor Theranostic Cluster Materials, Green Catalysis Center and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Crystalline Molecular Functional Materials, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Tumor Theranostic Cluster Materials, Green Catalysis Center and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Crystalline Molecular Functional Materials, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Tumor Theranostic Cluster Materials, Green Catalysis Center and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Crystalline Molecular Functional Materials, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Tumor Theranostic Cluster Materials, Green Catalysis Center and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Crystalline Molecular Functional Materials, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Tumor Theranostic Cluster Materials, Green Catalysis Center and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450000, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Crystalline Molecular Functional Materials, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Tumor Theranostic Cluster Materials, Green Catalysis Center and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- Departments of Diagnostic Radiology, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and Biomedical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117545, Singapore
- Clinical Imaging Research Centre, Centre for Translational Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117599, Singapore
- Nanomedicine Translational Research Program, NUS Center for Nanomedicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117597, Singapore
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Crystalline Molecular Functional Materials, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Tumor Theranostic Cluster Materials, Green Catalysis Center and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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Dheyab MA, Aziz AA, Moradi Khaniabadi P, Jameel MS, Oladzadabbasabadi N, Mohammed SA, Abdullah RS, Mehrdel B. Monodisperse Gold Nanoparticles: A Review on Synthesis and Their Application in Modern Medicine. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:7400. [PMID: 35806405 PMCID: PMC9266776 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23137400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2022] [Revised: 06/12/2022] [Accepted: 06/22/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) are becoming increasingly popular as drug carriers due to their unique properties such as size tenability, multivalency, low toxicity and biocompatibility. AuNPs have physical features that distinguish them from bulk materials, small molecules and other nanoscale particles. Their unique combination of characteristics is just now being fully realized in various biomedical applications. In this review, we focus on the research accomplishments and new opportunities in this field, and we describe the rising developments in the use of monodisperse AuNPs for diagnostic and therapeutic applications. This study addresses the key principles and the most recent published data, focusing on monodisperse AuNP synthesis, surface modifications, and future theranostic applications. Moving forward, we also consider the possible development of functionalized monodisperse AuNPs for theranostic applications based on these efforts. We anticipate that as research advances, flexible AuNPs will become a crucial platform for medical applications.
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- Mohammed Ali Dheyab
- School of Physics, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Gelugor 11800, Malaysia; (M.S.J.); (S.A.M.); (R.S.A.)
- Nano-Biotechnology Research and Innovation (NanoBRI), Institute for Research in Molecular Medicine (INFORMM), Universiti Sains Malaysia, Gelugor 11800, Malaysia
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- School of Physics, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Gelugor 11800, Malaysia; (M.S.J.); (S.A.M.); (R.S.A.)
- Nano-Biotechnology Research and Innovation (NanoBRI), Institute for Research in Molecular Medicine (INFORMM), Universiti Sains Malaysia, Gelugor 11800, Malaysia
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- Department of Radiology and Molecular Imaging, College of Medicine and Health Science, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat 112, Oman;
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- School of Physics, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Gelugor 11800, Malaysia; (M.S.J.); (S.A.M.); (R.S.A.)
- Nano-Biotechnology Research and Innovation (NanoBRI), Institute for Research in Molecular Medicine (INFORMM), Universiti Sains Malaysia, Gelugor 11800, Malaysia
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- Food Biopolymer Research Group, Food Technology Division, School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Gelugor 11800, Malaysia;
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- School of Physics, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Gelugor 11800, Malaysia; (M.S.J.); (S.A.M.); (R.S.A.)
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy & Health Science, University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA 95211, USA;
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Wang Y, Hua Y, Shao ZH, Chen X, Zhao X, Zang SQ. Levonorgestrel-protected Au 8 and Au 10 clusters with different antimicrobial abilities. J Mater Chem B 2022; 10:5028-5034. [PMID: 35723599 DOI: 10.1039/d2tb00533f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Gold nanoclusters exhibit significant potential in antimicrobial applications due to their good stability and desirable biocompatibility in the mammalian cell model. However, most of the previously reported gold nanocluster antimicrobial agents do not have an atomic-precise structure, causing difficulties in understanding the structure-property correlation. In this study, structurally defined gold-levonorgestrel clusters, named Au8(C21H27O2)8 (Au8NCs) and Au10(C21H27O2)10 (Au10NCs), with the same ligand-to-metal ratio but different inner cores were prepared for antibacterial activity investigations, demonstrating that Au8NCs exhibited a stronger antibacterial activity owing to the more significant damage it causes on the bacteria wall and membrane, and a stronger inhibition of glutathione reductase activity in bacteria. The leakage of the intracellular components and enzyme inhibition caused an imbalance of the intracellular antioxidant defence system, and consequently killed bacteria. These results indicated that the structure of gold nanoclusters has an important effect on their biological activity, indicating that it as a key factor to consider in the future design of antimicrobial agents.
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- Yuan Wang
- Henan Key Laboratory of Crystalline Molecular Functional Materials, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Tumor Theranostical Cluster Materials, Green Catalysis Center, and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Crystalline Molecular Functional Materials, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Tumor Theranostical Cluster Materials, Green Catalysis Center, and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Crystalline Molecular Functional Materials, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Tumor Theranostical Cluster Materials, Green Catalysis Center, and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
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- Departments of Diagnostic Radiology, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117545, Singapore.,Clinical Imaging Research Centre, Centre for Translational Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117599, Singapore.,Nanomedicine Translational Research Program, NUS Center for Nanomedicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117597, Singapore
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Crystalline Molecular Functional Materials, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Tumor Theranostical Cluster Materials, Green Catalysis Center, and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Crystalline Molecular Functional Materials, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Tumor Theranostical Cluster Materials, Green Catalysis Center, and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
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Noreldeen HAA, Huang KY, Wu GW, Peng HP, Deng HH, Chen W. Deep Learning-Based Sensor Array: 3D Fluorescence Spectra of Gold Nanoclusters for Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Vitamin B 6 Derivatives. Anal Chem 2022; 94:9287-9296. [PMID: 35723526 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.2c00655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Vitamin B6 derivatives (VB6Ds) are of great importance for all living organisms to complete their physiological processes. However, their excess in the body can cause serious problems. What is more, the qualitative and quantitative analysis of different VB6Ds may present significant challenges due to the high similarity of their chemical structures. Also, the transfer of deep learning model from one task to a similar task needs to be present more in the fluorescence-based biosensor. Therefore, to address these problems, two deep learning models based on the intrinsic fingerprint of 3D fluorescence spectra have been developed to identify five VB6Ds. The accuracy ranges of a deep neural network (DNN) and a convolutional neural network (CNN) were 94.44-97.77% and 97.77-100%, respectively. After that, the developed models were transferred for quantitative analysis of the selected VB6Ds at a broad concentration range (1-100 μM). The determination coefficient (R2) values of the test set for DNN and CNN were 93.28 and 97.01%, respectively, which also represents the outperformance of CNN over DNN. Therefore, our approach opens new avenues for qualitative and quantitative sensing of small molecules, which will enrich fields related to deep learning, analytical chemistry, and especially sensor array chemistry.
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- Hamada A A Noreldeen
- Fujian Key Laboratory of Drug Target Discovery and Structural and Functional Research, School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350004, China.,National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries, NIOF, Cairo 4262110, Egypt
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Drug Target Discovery and Structural and Functional Research, School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350004, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou 350001, China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Drug Target Discovery and Structural and Functional Research, School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350004, China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Drug Target Discovery and Structural and Functional Research, School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350004, China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Drug Target Discovery and Structural and Functional Research, School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350004, China
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Bis-Schiff base linkage-triggered highly bright luminescence of gold nanoclusters in aqueous solution at the single-cluster level. Nat Commun 2022; 13:3381. [PMID: 35697695 PMCID: PMC9192726 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-022-30760-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2021] [Accepted: 05/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Metal nanoclusters (NCs) have been developed as a new class of luminescent nanomaterials with potential applications in various fields. However, for most of the metal NCs reported so far, the relatively low photoluminescence quantum yield (QY) in aqueous solution hinders their applications. Here, we describe the utilization of bis-Schiff base linkages to restrict intramolecular motion of surface motifs at the single-cluster level. Based on Au22(SG)18 (SG: glutathione) NCs, an intracluster cross-linking system was constructed with 2,6-pyridinedicarboxaldehyde (PDA), and water-soluble gold NCs with luminescence QY up to 48% were obtained. The proposed approach for achieving high emission efficiency can be extended to other luminescent gold NCs with core-shell structure. Our results also show that the content of surface-bound Au(I)-SG complexes has a significant impact on the PDA-induced luminescence enhancement, and a high ratio of Au(I)-SG will be beneficial to increasing the photoluminescence intensity of gold NCs. Boosting the luminescence of atomically precise metal clusters is a main goal in view of applications. Here, the authors describe a strategy to increase the photoluminescence quantum yield of water-soluble gold clusters at the single-cluster level via formation of bis-Schiff base linkages, providing detailed insight into the mechanism.
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Zhang Q, Hou D, Wen X, Xin M, Li Z, Wu L, Pathak JL. Gold nanomaterials for oral cancer diagnosis and therapy: Advances, challenges, and prospects. Mater Today Bio 2022; 15:100333. [PMID: 35774196 PMCID: PMC9237953 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2022.100333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2022] [Revised: 06/06/2022] [Accepted: 06/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Early diagnosis and treatment of oral cancer are vital for patient survival. Since the oral cavity accommodates the second largest and most diverse microbiome community after the gut, the diagnostic and therapeutic approaches with low invasiveness and minimal damage to surrounding tissues are keys to preventing clinical intervention-related infections. Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) are widely used in the research of cancer diagnosis and therapy due to their excellent properties such as surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy, surface plasma resonance, controlled synthesis, the plasticity of surface morphology, biological safety, and stability. AuNPs had been used in oral cancer detection reagents, tumor-targeted therapy, photothermal therapy, photodynamic therapy, and other combination therapies for oral cancer. AuNPs-based noninvasive diagnosis and precise treatments further reduce the clinical intervention-related infections. This review is focused on the recent advances in research and application of AuNPs for early screening, diagnostic typing, drug delivery, photothermal therapy, radiotherapy sensitivity treatment, and combination therapy of oral cancer. Distinctive reports from the literature are summarized to highlight the latest advances in the development and application of AuNPs in oral cancer diagnosis and therapy. Finally, this review points out the challenges and prospects of possible applications of AuNPs in oral cancer diagnosis and therapy.
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- Qing Zhang
- Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou, 510182, China.,Laboratory for Myology, Department of Human Movement Sciences, Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, 1081 BT Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou, 510182, China
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- Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou, 510182, China
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- Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou, 510182, China
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- Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou, 510182, China
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- Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou, 510182, China
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- Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou, 510182, China
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Qi Y, Yu Z, Hu K, Wang D, Zhou T, Rao W. Rigid metal/liquid metal nanoparticles: Synthesis and application for locally ablative therapy. NANOMEDICINE : NANOTECHNOLOGY, BIOLOGY, AND MEDICINE 2022; 42:102535. [PMID: 35181527 DOI: 10.1016/j.nano.2022.102535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2021] [Revised: 02/03/2022] [Accepted: 02/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Locally ablative therapy, as the main therapy for advanced tumors, has fallen into a bottleneck in recent years. The breakthrough of metal nanoparticles provides a novel approach for ablative therapy. Previous studies have mostly focused on the combined field of rigid metal nanoparticles and ablation. However, with the maturity of the preparation process of liquid metal nanoparticles, liquid metal nanoparticles not only have metallic properties but also have fluid properties, showing the potential to be combined with ablation. At present, there is no review on the combination of liquid metal nanoparticles and ablation. In this article, we first review the preparation, characterization and application characteristics of rigid metal and liquid metal nanoparticles in ablation applications, and then summarize the advantages, disadvantages and possible future development trends of rigid and liquid metal nanoparticles.
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- Yuxia Qi
- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.
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- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.
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- Dongfang Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing,, China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Cryogenics, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China; School of Future Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Cryo-Biomedical Engineering, Beijing, China.
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- Dongfang Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing,, China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Cryogenics, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China; School of Future Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Cryo-Biomedical Engineering, Beijing, China.
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Ma G, Tang Y, Chen L, Qin L, Shen Q, Wang L, Tang Z. Homoleptic Alkynyl‐Protected Au(I)9‐Ag(I)9 Cluster: Structure Analysis, Optical Property, and Catalytic Implications. Eur J Inorg Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ejic.202200176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Guanyu Ma
- South China University of Technology School of Environment and Energy CHINA
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- South China University of Technology School of Environment and Energy CHINA
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- South China University of Technology School of Environment and Energy CHINA
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- South China University of Technology School of Environment and Energy CHINA
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- South China University of Technology School of Environment and Energy CHINA
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- Shandong University of Technology School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering CHINA
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- New Energy Research Institute School of Environement and Energy Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Centre 510006 Guangzhou CHINA
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Engineering Gold Nanostructures for Cancer Treatment: Spherical Nanoparticles, Nanorods, and Atomically Precise Nanoclusters. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12101738. [PMID: 35630959 PMCID: PMC9146553 DOI: 10.3390/nano12101738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2022] [Revised: 05/16/2022] [Accepted: 05/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Cancer is a major global health issue and is a leading cause of mortality. It has been documented that various conventional treatments can be enhanced by incorporation with nanomaterials. Thanks to their rich optical properties, excellent biocompatibility, and tunable chemical reactivities, gold nanostructures have been gaining more and more research attention for cancer treatment in recent decades. In this review, we first summarize the recent progress in employing three typical gold nanostructures, namely spherical Au nanoparticles, Au nanorods, and atomically precise Au nanoclusters, for cancer diagnostics and therapeutics. Following that, the challenges and the future perspectives of this field are discussed. Finally, a brief conclusion is summarized at the end.
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Mi XJ, Choi HS, Perumalsamy H, Shanmugam R, Thangavelu L, Balusamy SR, Kim YJ. Biosynthesis and cytotoxic effect of silymarin-functionalized selenium nanoparticles induced autophagy mediated cellular apoptosis via downregulation of PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway in gastric cancer. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2022; 99:154014. [PMID: 35247670 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2022.154014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2021] [Revised: 02/08/2022] [Accepted: 02/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Silymarin, a blend of flavonolignans isolated from plant Silybum marianum L., has long been used as an herbal medicine. Biogenic routes especially the plant-based synthesis of selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) is safe, eco-friendly, nontoxic and being considered as one of the best strategies for treatment of cancer. PURPOSE Silymarin-mediated green synthesis of SeNPs and their possibility as an anticancer agent have not been reported to date. Therefore, our present study was aimed to synthesize and characterize the selenium mediated silymarin nanoparticles (Si-SeNPs) from silymarin and investigate their possibility as an anticancer agent. METHODS The physicochemical characteristics of Si-SeNPs were analyzed using various analytical techniques, such as HPLC, field emission-transmission electron microscope, energy-dispersive X-ray spectrometer, and thermogravimetric analysis. The underlying molecular mechanism were evaluated using AGS gastric cancer cells. RESULTS Compared with silymarin, the Si-SeNPs exhibited significantly increased cytotoxic effect of AGS cells without exhibiting toxicity on normal cells. Real time PCR and western blotting analysis indicated that Si-SeNPs induced expression of Bax/Bcl-2, cytochrome c, and cleavage of caspase proteins, which is associated with mitochondria-mediated apoptosis signaling in AGS cells. Moreover, agonist assay using PI3K activator indicated that Si-SeNPs-inhibited PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathways were significantly associated as an autophagy and apoptosis signaling in AGS cells. CONCLUSION Our study demonstrated the improved anticancer efficacy of Si-SeNPs- induced apoptosis and autophagy pathways, and therefore recommended Si-SeNPs as a novel anticancer agent after in vivo studies.
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- Xiao-Jie Mi
- Graduate School of Biotechnology, and College of Life Science, Kyung Hee University, Yongin-si, 17104, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Graduate School of Biotechnology, and College of Life Science, Kyung Hee University, Yongin-si, 17104, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Graduate School of Biotechnology, and College of Life Science, Kyung Hee University, Yongin-si, 17104, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea; Research Institute for Convergence of Basic Science, Hanyang University, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmacology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha University, SIMATS, Chennai 600077, TN, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha University, SIMATS, Chennai 600077, TN, India
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- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Sejong University, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, 05006, Republic of Korea.
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- Graduate School of Biotechnology, and College of Life Science, Kyung Hee University, Yongin-si, 17104, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea.
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Ma XH, Si Y, Luo LL, Wang ZY, Zang SQ, Mak TCW. Directional Doping and Cocrystallizing an Open-Shell Ag 39 Superatom via Precursor Engineering. ACS NANO 2022; 16:5507-5514. [PMID: 35353504 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.1c09911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Metal precursors employed in the bottom-up synthesis of metal nanoclusters (NCs) are of great importance in directing their composition and geometrical structure. In this work, a silver nanocluster co-protected by phosphine and thiolate, namely, [Ag39(PFBT)24(TPP)8]2- (Ag39, PFBT = pentafluorobenzenethiol, TPP = triphenylphosphine), was isolated and structurally characterized. It adopts a three-layered Ag13@Ag18@Ag8S24P8 core-shell structure. The Ag13@Ag18 kernel is unusual in multilayer noble metal NCs. By introducing a copper precursor in the synthesis, a bimetallic nanocluster [Ag37Cu2(PFBT)24(TPP)8]2- (Ag37Cu2) with an identical structure to Ag39 apart from two outer Ag atoms being substituted by Cu atoms was obtained. Astoundingly, the Cu precursor used in the synthesis was found to be critical in determining the final structure. The alteration of the Cu precursor led to the cocrystallization of the above alloy nanocluster with a Ag14 nanocluster, namely, [Ag37Cu2(PFBT)24(TPP)8]2-·[Ag14(PFBT)6(TPP)8] (Ag37Cu2·Ag14). The electronic structure analyzed by theoretical calculation reveals that Ag39 is a 17-electron open-shell superatom. The optical absorption of Ag39, Ag37Cu2, and Ag37Cu2·Ag14 was compared and studied in detail. This work not only enriches the family of alloy metallic nanoclusters but also provides a metal NC-based cocrystal platform for in-depth study of its crystal growth and photophysical property.
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- Xiao-Hong Ma
- Green Catalysis Center and Henan Key Laboratory of Crystalline Molecular Functional Materials, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Tumor Theranostical Cluster Materials, College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Green Catalysis Center and Henan Key Laboratory of Crystalline Molecular Functional Materials, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Tumor Theranostical Cluster Materials, College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Green Catalysis Center and Henan Key Laboratory of Crystalline Molecular Functional Materials, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Tumor Theranostical Cluster Materials, College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Green Catalysis Center and Henan Key Laboratory of Crystalline Molecular Functional Materials, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Tumor Theranostical Cluster Materials, College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Green Catalysis Center and Henan Key Laboratory of Crystalline Molecular Functional Materials, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Tumor Theranostical Cluster Materials, College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Green Catalysis Center and Henan Key Laboratory of Crystalline Molecular Functional Materials, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Tumor Theranostical Cluster Materials, College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou 450001, China
- Department of Chemistry, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
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Cao K, Du Y, Bao X, Han M, Su R, Pang J, Liu S, Shi Z, Yan F, Feng S. Glutathione-Bioimprinted Nanoparticles Targeting of N6-methyladenosine FTO Demethylase as a Strategy against Leukemic Stem Cells. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2106558. [PMID: 35119204 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202106558] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2021] [Revised: 01/04/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The N6-methyladenosine (m6 A) demethylase FTO plays an oncogenic role in acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Despite the promising recent progress for developing some small-molecule FTO inhibitors, the clinical potential remains limited due to mild biological function, toxic side effects and low sensitivity and/or specificity to leukemic stem cells (LSCs). Herein, FTO inhibitor-loaded GSH-bioimprinted nanocomposites (GNPIPP12MA) are developed that achieves targeting of the FTO/m6 A pathway synergized GSH depletion for enhancing anti-leukemogenesis. GNPIPP12MA can selectively target leukemia blasts, especially LSCs, and induce ferroptosis by disrupting intracellular redox status. In addition, GNPIPP12MA increases global m6 A RNA modification and decreases the transcript levels in LSCs. GNPIPP12MA augments the efficacy of the PD-L1 blockade by increasing the infiltration of cytotoxic T cells for enhanced anti-leukemia immunity. This study offers insights for a GSH-bioimprinted nanoplatform targeting m6 A RNA methylation as a synergistic treatment strategy against cancer stem cells that may translate to clinical applications.
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- Kunxia Cao
- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, International Joint Research Laboratory of Nano-Micro Architecture Chemistry (NMAC), International Research Center for Chemistry-Medicine Joint Innovation, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun, 130012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, International Joint Research Laboratory of Nano-Micro Architecture Chemistry (NMAC), International Research Center for Chemistry-Medicine Joint Innovation, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun, 130012, China
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- Department of Thyroid, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, No. 218, Ziqiang Street, Nanguan District, Changchun, 130041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, International Joint Research Laboratory of Nano-Micro Architecture Chemistry (NMAC), International Research Center for Chemistry-Medicine Joint Innovation, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun, 130012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, International Joint Research Laboratory of Nano-Micro Architecture Chemistry (NMAC), International Research Center for Chemistry-Medicine Joint Innovation, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun, 130012, China
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- The Hormel Institute, University of Minnesota, 801 16th Avenue NE, Austin, MN, 55912, USA
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- The Hormel Institute, University of Minnesota, 801 16th Avenue NE, Austin, MN, 55912, USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, International Joint Research Laboratory of Nano-Micro Architecture Chemistry (NMAC), International Research Center for Chemistry-Medicine Joint Innovation, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun, 130012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, International Joint Research Laboratory of Nano-Micro Architecture Chemistry (NMAC), International Research Center for Chemistry-Medicine Joint Innovation, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun, 130012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, International Joint Research Laboratory of Nano-Micro Architecture Chemistry (NMAC), International Research Center for Chemistry-Medicine Joint Innovation, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun, 130012, China
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Chen H, Zhu D, Guo L, Li G. Effective Combination of Isoniazid and Core-Shell Magnetic Nanoradiotherapy Against Gastrointestinal Tumor Cell Types. Int J Nanomedicine 2022; 17:1005-1014. [PMID: 35299864 PMCID: PMC8922330 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s342008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2021] [Accepted: 01/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Introduction Radiotherapy is a conventional treatment for gastrointestinal tumors. However, its therapeutic effect might not be satisfactory because of factors such as radio-resistance of tumor cells and dose reduction applied to avoid damage to normal tissues. We developed a novel combination therapy involving the use of isoniazid (INH) and core-shell magnetic nanospheres (NPs) to enhance the efficacy of radiotherapy. Methods Magnetic core-shell NPs were synthesized. The shell manganese dioxide (MnO2) reacted with intracellular glutathione to produce Mn2+, which decomposed hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) to hydroxyl radicals (·OH) in the presence of INH to produce sufficient amount of reactive oxygen species. In addition to this chemodynamic therapy, MnO2 catalyzed H2O2 to O2, which alleviated hypoxia in tumors and thus enhanced the effect of radiotherapy. In addition, iron oxide (Fe3O4) and reduced Mn2+ were potential candidates for T1–T2 dual-mode magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with remarkable magnetic targeting ability. Results NPs exhibited efficient tumor targeting performance under the magnetic field and improved T1/T2 dual-mode MRI, which elevated oxygen levels without toxicity to the mice to achieve remarkable therapeutic outcomes, reaching a tumor inhibition rate of 93.2%. Moreover, chemodynamic therapy mediated by INH and NPs enhanced the therapeutic effect of radiotherapy both in vivo and in vitro. Conclusion The results demonstrated that the combination of INH and NPs could be a novel strategy for radiosensitization with clinical potential.
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- Hao Chen
- Department of General Surgery & Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Precision Medicine for Gastrointestinal Tumor, Nanfang Hospital, The First School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of General Surgery & Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Precision Medicine for Gastrointestinal Tumor, Nanfang Hospital, The First School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of General Surgery & Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Precision Medicine for Gastrointestinal Tumor, Nanfang Hospital, The First School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, People’s Republic of China
- Correspondence: Guoxin Li; Liang Guo, Email ;
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He J, Deng CL, Sun CF, Zhang XX, Cui Y, Wu SH, Luo GG. Controllable spontaneous resolution in ultrasmall Cu-Ag bimetallic cluster ion pairs from achiral components. Chem Commun (Camb) 2022; 58:1577-1580. [PMID: 35014990 DOI: 10.1039/d1cc05135k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Bimetallic cluster ion pairs containing a quaternary phosphonium and an ultrasmall Cu2Ag3 anionic cluster protected by thiolates: (PPh3R'')[Cu2Ag3(SR')6] (R'SH = cyclohexylthiol (CySH), R'' = Ph, 1; Me, 2; Et, 3; Pr, 4; R'SH = tert-butylthiol (tBuSH) and R'' = Ph, 5) were reported. Without any chiral source, 1 crystallizes as conglomerate crystals with homochiral packings and spontaneous resolution occurs, while four other clusters 2-5 crystallize as racemic crystals with heterochiral packings. These results indicate that racemic and homochiral crystallization in the cluster system could be controlled through fine-tuning internal achiral structural components.
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- Jiao He
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 361021, P. R. China.
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 361021, P. R. China.
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 361021, P. R. China.
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 361021, P. R. China.
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 361021, P. R. China.
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 361021, P. R. China.
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 361021, P. R. China. .,State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350116, P. R. China
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Zhang MM, Dong XY, Wang YJ, Zang SQ, Mak TC. Recent progress in functional atom-precise coinage metal clusters protected by alkynyl ligands. Coord Chem Rev 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2021.214315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Dubey P, Sertorio M, Takiar V. Therapeutic Advancements in Metal and Metal Oxide Nanoparticle-Based Radiosensitization for Head and Neck Cancer Therapy. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:514. [PMID: 35158781 PMCID: PMC8833418 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14030514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2021] [Revised: 01/13/2022] [Accepted: 01/14/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Although radiation therapy (RT) is one of the mainstays of head and neck cancer (HNC) treatment, innovative approaches are needed to further improve treatment outcomes. A significant challenge has been to design delivery strategies that focus high doses of radiation on the tumor tissue while minimizing damage to surrounding structures. In the last decade, there has been increasing interest in harnessing high atomic number materials (Z-elements) as nanoparticle radiosensitizers that can also be specifically directed to the tumor bed. Metallic nanoparticles typically display chemical inertness in cellular and subcellular systems but serve as significant radioenhancers for synergistic tumor cell killing in the presence of ionizing radiation. In this review, we discuss the current research and therapeutic efficacy of metal nanoparticle (MNP)-based radiosensitizers, specifically in the treatment of HNC with an emphasis on gold- (AuNPs), gadolinium- (AGdIX), and silver- (Ag) based nanoparticles together with the metallic oxide-based hafnium (Hf), zinc (ZnO) and iron (SPION) nanoparticles. Both in vitro and in vivo systems for different ionizing radiations including photons and protons were reviewed. Finally, the current status of preclinical and clinical studies using MNP-enhanced radiation therapy is discussed.
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- Poornima Dubey
- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Cincinnati Barrett Cancer Center, 234 Goodman Street, ML 0757, Cincinnati, OH 45267, USA; (P.D.); (M.S.)
- Cincinnati Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center, 3200 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH 45220, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Cincinnati Barrett Cancer Center, 234 Goodman Street, ML 0757, Cincinnati, OH 45267, USA; (P.D.); (M.S.)
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Cincinnati Barrett Cancer Center, 234 Goodman Street, ML 0757, Cincinnati, OH 45267, USA; (P.D.); (M.S.)
- Cincinnati Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center, 3200 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH 45220, USA
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Ma X, Sun F, Qin L, Liu Y, Kang X, Wang L, Jiang DE, Tang Q, Tang Z. Electrochemical CO 2 reduction catalyzed by atomically precise alkynyl-protected Au 7Ag 8, Ag 9Cu 6, and Au 2Ag 8Cu 5 nanoclusters: probing the effect of multi-metal core on selectivity. Chem Sci 2022; 13:10149-10158. [PMID: 36128240 PMCID: PMC9430757 DOI: 10.1039/d2sc02886g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2022] [Accepted: 08/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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We report the first all-alkynyl-protected Au2Ag8Cu5 cluster, which adopts a M@M8@M6 core configuration similar with Au7Ag8/Ag9Cu6 clusters. The three clusters exhibited strong metal core effect toward CO2RR, which was understood by DFT calculations.
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- Xiaoshuang Ma
- New Energy Research Institute, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environment and Pollution Control, School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Centre, Guangdong, 510006, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Theoretical and Computational Chemistry, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 401331, China
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- New Energy Research Institute, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environment and Pollution Control, School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Centre, Guangdong, 510006, China
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- New Energy Research Institute, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environment and Pollution Control, School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Centre, Guangdong, 510006, China
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- New Energy Research Institute, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environment and Pollution Control, School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Centre, Guangdong, 510006, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Shandong, 255049, China
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- Department of Chemistry, University of California, Riverside, CA, 92521, USA
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Theoretical and Computational Chemistry, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 401331, China
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- New Energy Research Institute, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environment and Pollution Control, School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Centre, Guangdong, 510006, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Functional Supramolecular Coordination Materials and Applications, Jinan University, Guangdong, 510632, China
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Xu D, Yang Y, Fan W, He Z, Zou J, Feng L, Li MB, Wu Z. Single, Self-Born RP-Au-PR Motif Boosts 19-Fold Photoluminescence Quantum Yield of Metal Nanocluster. ACTA CHIMICA SINICA 2022. [DOI: 10.6023/a21110499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Hu Z, Wei Q, Zhang H, Tang W, Kou Y, Sun Y, Dai Z, Zheng X. Advances in FePt-involved nano-system design and application for bioeffect and biosafety. J Mater Chem B 2021; 10:339-357. [PMID: 34951441 DOI: 10.1039/d1tb02221k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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The rapid development and wide application of nanomaterial-involved theranostic agents have drawn surging attention for improving the living standard of humankind and healthcare conditions. In this review, recent developments in the design, synthesis, biocompatibility evaluation and potential nanomedicine applications of FePt-involved nano-systems are summarized, especially for cancer theranostic and biological molecule detection. The in vivo multi-model imaging capability is discussed in detail, including magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography. Furthermore, we highlight the significant achievements of various FePt-involved nanotherapeutics for cancer treatment, such as drug delivery, chemodynamic therapy, photodynamic therapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy. In addition, a series of FePt-involved nanocomposites are also applied for biological molecule detection, such as H2O2, glucose and naked-eye detection of cancer cells. Ultimately, we also summarize the challenges and prospects of FePt-involved nano-systems in nanocatalytic medicine. This review is expected to give a general pattern for the development of FePt-involved nano-systems in the field of nanocatalytic medicine and analytical determination.
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- Zunfu Hu
- Key Laboratory of Functional Nanomaterials and Technology in Universities of Shandong, Linyi University, Linyi, China. .,School of Materials Science and Engineering, Linyi University, Linyi 276000, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Nanomaterials and Technology in Universities of Shandong, Linyi University, Linyi, China. .,School of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266510, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Nanomaterials and Technology in Universities of Shandong, Linyi University, Linyi, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Nanomaterials and Technology in Universities of Shandong, Linyi University, Linyi, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Nanomaterials and Technology in Universities of Shandong, Linyi University, Linyi, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Nanomaterials and Technology in Universities of Shandong, Linyi University, Linyi, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Nanomaterials and Technology in Universities of Shandong, Linyi University, Linyi, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Nanomaterials and Technology in Universities of Shandong, Linyi University, Linyi, China.
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Hua Y, Wang Y, Kang X, Xu F, Han Z, Zhang C, Wang ZY, Liu JQ, Zhao X, Chen X, Zang SQ. A multifunctional AIE gold cluster-based theranostic system: tumor-targeted imaging and Fenton reaction-assisted enhanced radiotherapy. J Nanobiotechnology 2021; 19:438. [PMID: 34930279 PMCID: PMC8686291 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-021-01191-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2021] [Accepted: 12/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND As cancer is one of the main leading causes of mortality, a series of monotherapies such as chemotherapy, gene therapy and radiotherapy have been developed to overcome this thorny problem. However, a single treatment approach could not achieve satisfactory effect in many experimental explorations. RESULTS In this study, we report the fabrication of cyclic RGD peptide (cRGD) modified Au4-iron oxide nanoparticle (Au4-IO NP-cRGD) based on aggregation-induced emission (AIE) as a multifunctional theranostic system. Besides Au4 cluster-based fluorescence imaging and enhanced radiotherapy, iron oxide (IO) nanocluster could realize magnetic resonance (MR) imaging and Fenton reaction-based chemotherapy. Abundant toxic reactive oxygen species generated from X-ray irradiation and in situ tumor-specific Fenton reaction under acidic microenvironment leads to the apoptotic and necrotic death of cancer cells. In vivo studies demonstrated good biocompatibility of Au4-IO NP-cRGD and a high tumor suppression rate of 81.1% in the synergistic therapy group. CONCLUSIONS The successful dual-modal imaging and combined tumor therapy demonstrated AIE as a promising strategy for constructing multifunctional cancer theranostic platform.
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- Yue Hua
- Henan Key Laboratory of Crystalline Molecular Functional Materials, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Tumor Theranostical Cluster Materials, Green Catalysis Center, and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Crystalline Molecular Functional Materials, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Tumor Theranostical Cluster Materials, Green Catalysis Center, and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Crystalline Molecular Functional Materials, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Tumor Theranostical Cluster Materials, Green Catalysis Center, and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Crystalline Molecular Functional Materials, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Tumor Theranostical Cluster Materials, Green Catalysis Center, and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Crystalline Molecular Functional Materials, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Tumor Theranostical Cluster Materials, Green Catalysis Center, and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Crystalline Molecular Functional Materials, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Tumor Theranostical Cluster Materials, Green Catalysis Center, and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Crystalline Molecular Functional Materials, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Tumor Theranostical Cluster Materials, Green Catalysis Center, and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450000, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Crystalline Molecular Functional Materials, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Tumor Theranostical Cluster Materials, Green Catalysis Center, and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China.
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- Departments of Diagnostic Radiology, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117545, Singapore. .,Clinical Imaging Research Centre, Centre for Translational Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117599, Singapore. .,Nanomedicine Translational Research Program, NUS Center for Nanomedicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117597, Singapore.
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Crystalline Molecular Functional Materials, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Tumor Theranostical Cluster Materials, Green Catalysis Center, and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China.
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Li S, Dong XY, Qi KS, Zang SQ, Mak TCW. Full-Color Tunable Circularly Polarized Luminescence Induced by the Crystal Defect from the Co-assembly of Chiral Silver(I) Clusters and Dyes. J Am Chem Soc 2021; 143:20574-20578. [PMID: 34855382 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.1c09245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Four pairs of defective crystals exhibiting full-color emission and circularly polarized luminescence (CPL) with high luminescence dissymmetry factor (glum) values (∼3 × 10-3) were successfully obtained by doping dye molecules into the chiral crystalline metal cluster-based matrixes. The dye molecules function as defect inducers and confer fluorescence on the crystals. Studies reveal that electrostatic interactions provide the main impetus in generating defective crystals, and the restricted effect of chiral space and the weak interactions in defect crystal enable the efficient chiral transfer from the intrinsically chiral host silver(I) clusters to achiral luminescent dopants and finally induce them to emit bright CPL. This defect engineering strategy opens a new way to versatile functions for crystalline cluster-based materials.
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- Si Li
- Henan Key Laboratory of Crystalline Molecular Functional Materials, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Tumor Theranostical Cluster Materials, Green Catalysis Center and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Crystalline Molecular Functional Materials, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Tumor Theranostical Cluster Materials, Green Catalysis Center and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China.,College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Polytechnic University, Jiaozuo 454000, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Crystalline Molecular Functional Materials, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Tumor Theranostical Cluster Materials, Green Catalysis Center and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Crystalline Molecular Functional Materials, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Tumor Theranostical Cluster Materials, Green Catalysis Center and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Crystalline Molecular Functional Materials, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Tumor Theranostical Cluster Materials, Green Catalysis Center and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China.,Department of Chemistry, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
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Guo N, Ni K, Luo T, Lan G, Arina A, Xu Z, Mao J, Weichselbaum RR, Spiotto M, Lin W. Reprogramming of Neutrophils as Non-canonical Antigen Presenting Cells by Radiotherapy-Radiodynamic Therapy to Facilitate Immune-Mediated Tumor Regression. ACS NANO 2021; 15:17515-17527. [PMID: 34709030 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.1c04363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Ineffective antigen cross-presentation in the tumor microenvironment compromises the generation of antitumor immune responses. Radiotherapy-radiodynamic therapy (RT-RDT) with nanoscale metal-organic frameworks (nMOFs) induces robust adaptive immune responses despite modest activation of canonical antigen presenting dendritic cells. Here, using transplantable and autochthonous murine tumor models, we demonstrate that RT-RDT induces antitumor immune responses via early neutrophil infiltration and reprogramming. Intravenous or intratumoral injection of nMOFs recruited peripheral CD11b+Ly6G+CD11c- neutrophils into tumors. The activation of nMOFs by low-dose X-rays significantly increased the population of CD11b+Ly6G+CD11c+ hybrid neutrophils with upregulated expression of the co-stimulatory molecules CD80 and CD86 as well as major histocompatibility complex class II molecules. Thus, nMOF-enabled RT-RDT reshapes a favorable tumor microenvironment for antitumor immune responses by reprogramming tumor-infiltrating neutrophils to function as non-canonical antigen presenting cells for effective cross-presentation of tumor antigens.
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- Nining Guo
- Department of Chemistry, The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States
- Department of Radiation and Cellular Oncology and The Ludwig Center for Metastasis Research, The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States
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- Department of Radiation and Cellular Oncology and The Ludwig Center for Metastasis Research, The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States
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- Department of Radiation and Cellular Oncology and The Ludwig Center for Metastasis Research, The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States
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- Department of Radiation and Cellular Oncology and The Ludwig Center for Metastasis Research, The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States
- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas 77030, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States
- Department of Radiation and Cellular Oncology and The Ludwig Center for Metastasis Research, The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States
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