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Cuau L, Akl P, Gautheron A, Houmeau A, Chaput F, Yaromina A, Dubois L, Lambin P, Karpati S, Parola S, Rezaeifar B, Langlois JB, Si-Mohamed SA, Montcel B, Douek P, Lerouge F. Surface modification effect on contrast agent efficiency for X-ray based spectral photon-counting scanner/luminescence imaging: from fundamental study to in vivo proof of concept. Nanoscale 2024; 16:2931-2944. [PMID: 38230699 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr03710j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2024]
Abstract
X-Ray imaging techniques are among the most widely used modalities in medical imaging and their constant evolution has led to the emergence of new technologies. The new generation of computed tomography (CT) systems - spectral photonic counting CT (SPCCT) and X-ray luminescence optical imaging - are examples of such powerful techniques. With these new technologies the rising demand for new contrast agents has led to extensive research in the field of nanoparticles and the possibility to merge the modalities appears to be highly attractive. In this work, we propose the design of lanthanide-based nanocrystals as a multimodal contrast agent with the two aforementioned technologies, allowing SPCCT and optical imaging at the same time. We present a systematic study on the effect of the Tb3+ doping level and surface modification on the generation of contrast with SPCCT and the luminescence properties of GdF3:Tb3+ nanocrystals (NCs), comparing different surface grafting with organic ligands and coatings with silica to make these NCs bio-compatible. A comparison of the luminescence properties of these NCs with UV revealed that the best results were obtained for the Gd0.9Tb0.1F3 composition. This property was confirmed under X-ray excitation in microCT and with SPCCT. Moreover, we could demonstrate that the intensity of the luminescence and the excited state lifetime are strongly affected by the surface modification. Furthermore, whatever the chemical nature of the ligand, the contrast with SPCCT did not change. Finally, the successful proof of concept of multimodal imaging was performed in vivo with nude mice in the SPCCT taking advantage of the so-called color K-edge imaging method.
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- Loic Cuau
- Université de Lyon, Ecole Normale Supérieure de Lyon, CNRS UMR 5182, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Laboratoire de Chimie, 46 allée d'Italie, F69364 Lyon, France.
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- Université de Lyon, INSA-Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, UJM-Saint Etienne, CNRS, Inserm, CREATIS UMR 5220, U1294, F-69621, Lyon, France
- Department of Radiology, Hospices Civils de Lyon, 69500 Bron, France
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- Université de Lyon, INSA-Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, UJM-Saint Etienne, CNRS, Inserm, CREATIS UMR 5220, U1294, F-69621, Lyon, France
- Université Jean Monnet Saint-Etienne, CNRS, Institut d'Optique Graduate School, Laboratoire Hubert Curien UMR 5516, F-42023, Saint-Etienne, France
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- Université de Lyon, INSA-Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, UJM-Saint Etienne, CNRS, Inserm, CREATIS UMR 5220, U1294, F-69621, Lyon, France
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- Université de Lyon, Ecole Normale Supérieure de Lyon, CNRS UMR 5182, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Laboratoire de Chimie, 46 allée d'Italie, F69364 Lyon, France.
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- Department of Precision Medicine, The M-Lab, GROW - School of Oncology, Maastricht University, Maastricht, 6200, MD, The Netherlands
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- Department of Precision Medicine, The M-Lab, GROW - School of Oncology, Maastricht University, Maastricht, 6200, MD, The Netherlands
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- Department of Precision Medicine, The M-Lab, GROW - School of Oncology, Maastricht University, Maastricht, 6200, MD, The Netherlands
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- Université de Lyon, Ecole Normale Supérieure de Lyon, CNRS UMR 5182, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Laboratoire de Chimie, 46 allée d'Italie, F69364 Lyon, France.
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- Université de Lyon, Ecole Normale Supérieure de Lyon, CNRS UMR 5182, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Laboratoire de Chimie, 46 allée d'Italie, F69364 Lyon, France.
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- Department of Precision Medicine, The M-Lab, GROW - School of Oncology, Maastricht University, Maastricht, 6200, MD, The Netherlands
- Research group NuTeC, Centre for Environmental Sciences, Hasselt University, Diepenbeek, Belgium
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- Université de Lyon, INSA-Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, UJM-Saint Etienne, CNRS, Inserm, CREATIS UMR 5220, U1294, F-69621, Lyon, France
- Department of Radiology, Hospices Civils de Lyon, 69500 Bron, France
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- Université de Lyon, INSA-Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, UJM-Saint Etienne, CNRS, Inserm, CREATIS UMR 5220, U1294, F-69621, Lyon, France
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- Université de Lyon, INSA-Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, UJM-Saint Etienne, CNRS, Inserm, CREATIS UMR 5220, U1294, F-69621, Lyon, France
- Department of Radiology, Hospices Civils de Lyon, 69500 Bron, France
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- Université de Lyon, Ecole Normale Supérieure de Lyon, CNRS UMR 5182, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Laboratoire de Chimie, 46 allée d'Italie, F69364 Lyon, France.
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Fu D, Yang F, Zhang J, Xiang Z, Wang Y. Near-Infrared Rechargeable Persistent Luminescence Nanoparticles for Biomedical Implants In Vivo Noninvasive Bioimaging. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2023; 15:53310-53317. [PMID: 37947316 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c12947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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Luminescent imaging has garnered significant attention for in vivo tracking of biomedical implants during and after surgery due to its human friendliness, affordability, and high sensitivity. However, conventional fluorescent probes are susceptible to background autofluorescence interference from living tissues, often resulting in poor signal-to-noise ratios. Herein, we report a background interference-free persistent luminescent implant (PLI) with excellent persistent luminescence (PL) performance, which can be clearly and long-term detected by an optical imaging system after implantation. Rechargeable near-infrared persistent luminescence nanoparticles (PLNPs) were prepared first via a simple hydrothermal approach and then modified by PEGylation to improve their hydrophilicity, biocompatibility, and compatibility with polymer substrates. The PEGylated PLNPs were facilely complexed into a polymer matrix to fabricate the PLI. The obtained PLIs can well inherit the PL properties of PLNPs, exhibiting good PL optical imaging performance without tissue autofluorescence interference. Furthermore, both PLNPs and PLIs possess good biocompatibility, and the addition of PLNPs has no negative impact on the biocompatibility of the polymer matrix. This work fully utilizes the luminescent properties of PLNPs and adapts this PL to the field of biomedical implant imaging, which provides new insight for designing biomedical imaging systems.
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- Daihua Fu
- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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Huang J, Su L, Xu C, Ge X, Zhang R, Song J, Pu K. Molecular radio afterglow probes for cancer radiodynamic theranostics. Nat Mater 2023; 22:1421-1429. [PMID: 37667071 DOI: 10.1038/s41563-023-01659-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2022] [Accepted: 08/01/2023] [Indexed: 09/06/2023]
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X-ray-induced afterglow and radiodynamic therapy tackle the tissue penetration issue of optical imaging and phototherapy. However, inorganic nanophosphors used in this therapy have their radio afterglow dynamic function as always on, limiting the detection specificity and treatment efficacy. Here we report organic luminophores (IDPAs) with near-infrared afterglow and 1O2 production after X-ray irradiation for cancer theranostics. The in vivo radio afterglow of IDPAs is >25.0 times brighter than reported inorganic nanophosphors, whereas the radiodynamic production of 1O2 is >5.7 times higher than commercially available radio sensitizers. The modular structure of IDPAs permits the development of a smart molecular probe that only triggers its radio afterglow dynamic function in the presence of a cancer biomarker. Thus, the probe enables the ultrasensitive detection of a diminutive tumour (0.64 mm) with superb contrast (tumour-to-background ratio of 234) and tumour-specific radiotherapy for brain tumour with molecular precision at low dosage. Our work reveals the molecular guidelines towards organic radio afterglow agents and highlights new opportunities for cancer radio theranostics.
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- Jingsheng Huang
- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University, Nanyang, Singapore
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- College of Chemical Engineering and College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University, Nanyang, Singapore
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- College of Chemical Engineering and College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Radiology, Shanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Taiyuan, People's Republic of China.
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- College of Chemical Engineering and College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, People's Republic of China.
- College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University, Nanyang, Singapore.
- Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Nanyang, Singapore.
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Shrivastava N, Guffie J, Moore TL, Guzelturk B, Kumbhar AS, Wen J, Luo Z. Surface-Doped Zinc Gallate Colloidal Nanoparticles Exhibit pH-Dependent Radioluminescence with Enhancement in Acidic Media. Nano Lett 2023. [PMID: 37399282 PMCID: PMC10375584 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.3c01363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/05/2023]
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As abnormal acidic pH symbolizes dysfunctions of cells, it is highly desirable to develop pH-sensitive luminescent materials for diagnosing disease and imaging-guided therapy using high-energy radiation. Herein, we explored near-infrared-emitting Cr-doped zinc gallate ZnGa2O4 nanoparticles (NPs) in colloidal solutions with different pH levels under X-ray excitation. Ultrasmall NPs were synthesized via a facile hydrothermal method by controlling the addition of ammonium hydroxide precursor and reaction time, and structural characterization revealed Cr dopants on the surface of NPs. The synthesized NPs exhibited different photoluminescence and radioluminescence mechanisms, confirming the surface distribution of activators. It was observed that the colloidal NPs emit pH-dependent radioluminescence in a linear relationship, and the enhancement reached 4.6-fold when pH = 4 compared with the colloidal NPs in the neutral solution. This observation provides a strategy for developing new biomaterials by engineering activators on the nanoparticle surfaces for potential pH-sensitive imaging and imaging-guided therapy using high-energy radiation.
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- Navadeep Shrivastava
- Department of Chemistry, Physics and Materials Science, Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Physics and Materials Science, Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Physics and Materials Science, Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301, United States
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- X-ray Science Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, Illinois 60439, United States
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- Chapel Hill Analytical and Nanofabrication Laboratory, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599, United States
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- Center for Nanoscale Materials, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, Illinois 60439, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Physics and Materials Science, Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301, United States
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Lin P, Shi J, Lin Y, Zhang Q, Yu K, Liu L, Song L, Kang Y, Hong M, Zhang Y. Near-Infrared Persistent Luminescence Nanoprobe for Ultrasensitive Image-Guided Tumor Resection. Adv Sci (Weinh) 2023; 10:e2207486. [PMID: 37088829 PMCID: PMC10288272 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202207486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2022] [Revised: 03/01/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Near-infrared (NIR) fluorescence imaging poses significant superiority over traditional medical imaging for tumor resection, thus having attracted widely attention. However, for tiny tumor residues, it requires relative high sensitivity to determine. Here, based on persistent luminescence nanoparticles (PLNPs), an ultrasensitive nanoprobe with extraordinary tumor imaging result is developed to guide surgical removal. Persistent luminescence (PersL) is quenched in normal tissue by the outer layer of MnO2 , and is recovered due to the degradation of MnO2 in tumor microenvironment, significantly improving the sensitivity of tumor imaging. Combined with the absence of background fluorescence in imaging of PLNPs, ultrahigh sensitivity is achieved. In orthotopic breast cancer model, the intraoperative tumor-to-normal tissue (T/NT) signal ratio of the nanoprobe is 58.8, about 9 times that of downconversion nanoparticles. The T/NT ratio of residual tumor (<2 mm) remains 12.4, considerably high to distinguish tumor tissue from normal tissue. Besides, multiple-microtumor, 4T1 liver-implanted tumor and lung metastasis models are built to prove that this ultrasensitive nanoprobe is feasible to recognize tumor residues. Notably, PersL imaging takes only 1.5 min, appropriate to be applied for intraoperative imaging. Overall, an ultrasensitive and convenient imaging for recognizing residual tumor tissue is introduced, holding promise for complete surgical removal.
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- Peng Lin
- School of Rare EarthsUniversity of Science and Technology of ChinaHefei230026China
- Ganjiang Innovation AcademyChinese Academy of ScienceGanzhou341000China
- State Key Laboratory of Structural ChemistryFujian Institute of Research on the Structure of MatterChinese Academy of SciencesFuzhou350002China
- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Photoelectric Functional MaterialsXiamen Institute of Rare Earth MaterialsHaixi InstituteChinese Academy of SciencesFuzhou350002China
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- School of Rare EarthsUniversity of Science and Technology of ChinaHefei230026China
- Ganjiang Innovation AcademyChinese Academy of ScienceGanzhou341000China
- State Key Laboratory of Structural ChemistryFujian Institute of Research on the Structure of MatterChinese Academy of SciencesFuzhou350002China
- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Photoelectric Functional MaterialsXiamen Institute of Rare Earth MaterialsHaixi InstituteChinese Academy of SciencesFuzhou350002China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural ChemistryFujian Institute of Research on the Structure of MatterChinese Academy of SciencesFuzhou350002China
- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Photoelectric Functional MaterialsXiamen Institute of Rare Earth MaterialsHaixi InstituteChinese Academy of SciencesFuzhou350002China
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- School of Rare EarthsUniversity of Science and Technology of ChinaHefei230026China
- Ganjiang Innovation AcademyChinese Academy of ScienceGanzhou341000China
- State Key Laboratory of Structural ChemistryFujian Institute of Research on the Structure of MatterChinese Academy of SciencesFuzhou350002China
- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Photoelectric Functional MaterialsXiamen Institute of Rare Earth MaterialsHaixi InstituteChinese Academy of SciencesFuzhou350002China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural ChemistryFujian Institute of Research on the Structure of MatterChinese Academy of SciencesFuzhou350002China
- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Photoelectric Functional MaterialsXiamen Institute of Rare Earth MaterialsHaixi InstituteChinese Academy of SciencesFuzhou350002China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural ChemistryFujian Institute of Research on the Structure of MatterChinese Academy of SciencesFuzhou350002China
- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Photoelectric Functional MaterialsXiamen Institute of Rare Earth MaterialsHaixi InstituteChinese Academy of SciencesFuzhou350002China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural ChemistryFujian Institute of Research on the Structure of MatterChinese Academy of SciencesFuzhou350002China
- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Photoelectric Functional MaterialsXiamen Institute of Rare Earth MaterialsHaixi InstituteChinese Academy of SciencesFuzhou350002China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural ChemistryFujian Institute of Research on the Structure of MatterChinese Academy of SciencesFuzhou350002China
- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Photoelectric Functional MaterialsXiamen Institute of Rare Earth MaterialsHaixi InstituteChinese Academy of SciencesFuzhou350002China
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- School of Rare EarthsUniversity of Science and Technology of ChinaHefei230026China
- Ganjiang Innovation AcademyChinese Academy of ScienceGanzhou341000China
- State Key Laboratory of Structural ChemistryFujian Institute of Research on the Structure of MatterChinese Academy of SciencesFuzhou350002China
- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Photoelectric Functional MaterialsXiamen Institute of Rare Earth MaterialsHaixi InstituteChinese Academy of SciencesFuzhou350002China
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- School of Rare EarthsUniversity of Science and Technology of ChinaHefei230026China
- Ganjiang Innovation AcademyChinese Academy of ScienceGanzhou341000China
- State Key Laboratory of Structural ChemistryFujian Institute of Research on the Structure of MatterChinese Academy of SciencesFuzhou350002China
- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Photoelectric Functional MaterialsXiamen Institute of Rare Earth MaterialsHaixi InstituteChinese Academy of SciencesFuzhou350002China
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Yin X, Zhong H, Liu L, Shi J, Sun X, Zhang Y. X-ray-activated Bi3+/Pr3+ co-doped LiYGeO4 phosphor with UV and NIR dual-emissive persistent luminescence. J RARE EARTH 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jre.2023.03.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/18/2023]
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Sun M, Chen M, Wang J. Perspective and Prospects on persistent luminescent nanoparticles for biological imaging and tumor therapy. Curr Med Chem 2023; 31:CMC-EPUB-129402. [PMID: 36809957 DOI: 10.2174/0929867330666230210093411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2022] [Revised: 12/07/2022] [Accepted: 12/16/2022] [Indexed: 02/17/2023]
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Persistent luminescent nanoparticles (PLNPs) are photoluminescent materials that can still emit luminescence after the cessation of the excitation light source. In recent years, due to their unique optical properties, the PLNPs have attracted extensive attention in the biomedical field. Since the PLNPs effectively eliminate autofluorescence interference from biological tissues, many researchers have contributed a lot of work in the fields of biological imaging and tumor therapy. This article mainly introduces the synthesis methods of the PLNPs and their progress in the application of biological imaging and tumor therapy, as well as the challenges and development prospects.
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- Minghui Sun
- Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University, 30 Gaotanyan, Shapingba District, Chongqing 400038, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University, 30 Gaotanyan, Shapingba District, Chongqing 400038, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University, 30 Gaotanyan, Shapingba District, Chongqing 400038, China
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Serge-Correales YE, Neumeyer D, Ullah S, Mauricot R, Zou Q, Ribeiro SJL, Verelst M. Size Control and Improved Aqueous Colloidal Stability of Surface-Functionalized ZnGa 2O 4:Cr 3+ Bright Persistent Luminescent Nanoparticles. Langmuir 2023; 39:1495-1506. [PMID: 36637970 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.2c02871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Near-infrared (NIR)-emitting ZnGa2O4:Cr3+ (ZGO) persistent luminescent nanoparticles (PLNPs) have recently attracted considerable attention for diverse optical applications. The widespread use and promising potential of ZGO material in different applications arise from its prolonged post-excitation emission (several minutes to hours) that eliminates the need for continuous in situ excitation and the possibility of its excitation in different spectral regions (X-rays and UV-vis). However, the lack of precise control over particle size/distribution and its poor water dispersibility and/or limited colloidal stability required for certain biological applications are the major bottlenecks that limit its practical applications. To address these fundamental limitations, herein, we have prepared oleic acid (OA)-stabilized ZGO PLNPs with controlled size (7-12 nm, depending on the type of alcohol used in synthesis) and monodispersity. A further increase in size (8-21 nm), with a concomitant increase in persistent luminescence, could be achieved using a seed-mediated approach, employing the as-prepared ZGO PLNPs from the first synthesis as the seed and growing layers of the same material by adding fresh precursors. To remove their surface oleate groups and make the nanoparticles hydrophilic, two surface modification strategies were evaluated: modification with only poly(acrylic acid) (PAA) as the hydrophilic capping agent and modification with either PAA or cysteamine (Cys) as the hydrophilic capping agent in conjunction with BF4- as the intermediate surface modifier. The latter surface modifications involving BF4- conferred long-term (60 days and longer) colloidal stability to the nanoparticles in aqueous media, which is related to their favorable ζ potential values. The proposed generalized strategy could be used to prepare different kinds of surface-functionalized PLNPs with control of size, hydrophilicity, and colloidal stability and enhanced/prolonged persistent luminescence for diverse potential applications.
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- York E Serge-Correales
- Institute of Chemistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araraquara 14800-060, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Univ Toulouse UPS, Centre d'Élaboration de Matériaux et d'Études Structurales (CEMES-CNRs), BP 94347, Toulouse 31055, France
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- Institute of Chemical Sciences, University of Peshawar, PO Box, Peshawar 25120, Pakistan
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- Univ Toulouse UPS, Centre d'Élaboration de Matériaux et d'Études Structurales (CEMES-CNRs), BP 94347, Toulouse 31055, France
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- Univ Toulouse UPS, Centre d'Élaboration de Matériaux et d'Études Structurales (CEMES-CNRs), BP 94347, Toulouse 31055, France
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- Institute of Chemistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araraquara 14800-060, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Univ Toulouse UPS, Centre d'Élaboration de Matériaux et d'Études Structurales (CEMES-CNRs), BP 94347, Toulouse 31055, France
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X-ray luminescence is an optical phenomenon in which chemical compounds known as scintillators can emit short-wavelength light upon the excitation of X-ray photons. Since X-rays exhibit well-recognized advantages of deep penetration toward tissues and a minimal autofluorescence background in biological samples, X-ray luminescence has been increasingly becoming a promising optical tool for tackling the challenges in the fields of imaging, biosensing, and theragnostics. In recent years, the emergence of nanocrystal scintillators have further expanded the application scenarios of X-ray luminescence, such as high-resolution X-ray imaging, autofluorescence-free detection of biomarkers, and noninvasive phototherapy in deep tissues. Meanwhile, X-ray luminescence holds great promise in breaking the depth dependency of deep-seated lesion treatment and achieving synergistic radiotherapy with phototherapy.In this Account, we provide an overview of recent advances in developing advanced X-ray luminescence for applications in imaging, biosensing, theragnostics, and optogenetics neuromodulation. We first introduce solution-processed lead halide all-inorganic perovskite nanocrystal scintillators that are able to convert X-ray photons to multicolor X-ray luminescence. We have developed a perovskite nanoscintillator-based X-ray detector for high-resolution X-ray imaging of the internal structure of electronic circuits and biological samples. We further advanced the development of flexible X-ray luminescence imaging using solution-processable lanthanide-doped nanoscintillators featuring long-lived X-ray luminescence to image three-dimensional irregularly shaped objects. We also outline the general principles of high-contrast in vivo X-ray luminescence imaging which combines nanoscintillators with functional biomolecules such as aptamers, peptides, and antibodies. High-quality X-ray luminescence nanoprobes were engineered to achieve the high-sensitivity detection of various biomarkers, which enabled the avoidance of interference from the biological matrix autofluorescence and photon scattering. By marrying X-ray luminescence probes with stimuli-responsive materials, multifunctional theragnostic nanosystems were constructed for on-demand synergistic gas radiotherapy with excellent therapeutic effects. By taking advantage of the capability of X-rays to penetrate the skull, we also demonstrated the development of controllable, wireless optogenetic neuromodulation using X-ray luminescence probes while obviating damage from traditional optical fibers. Furthermore, we discussed in detail some challenges and future development of X-ray luminescence in terms of scintillator synthesis and surface modification, mechanism studies, and their other potential applications to provide useful guidance for further advancing the development of X-ray luminescence.
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- Zhongzhu Hong
- MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, P. R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, P. R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, P. R. China.,Fujian Science & Technology Innovation Laboratory for Optoelectronic Information of China, Fuzhou 350108, P. R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, P. R. China.,Fujian Science & Technology Innovation Laboratory for Optoelectronic Information of China, Fuzhou 350108, P. R. China
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Zheng H, Liu L, Li Y, Rong R, Song L, Shi J, Teng J, Sun X, Zhang Y. X-ray excited Mn2+-doped persistent luminescence materials with biological window emission for in vivo bioimaging. J RARE EARTH 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jre.2023.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Sun W, Chu C, Li S, Ma X, Liu P, Chen S, Chen H. Nanosensitizer-mediated unique dynamic therapy tactics for effective inhibition of deep tumors. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2023; 192:114643. [PMID: 36493905 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2022.114643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2022] [Revised: 10/08/2022] [Accepted: 11/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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X-ray and ultrasound waves are widely employed for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes in clinic. Recently, they have been demonstrated to be ideal excitation sources that activate sensitizers for the dynamic therapy of deep-seated tumors due to their excellent tissue penetration. Here, we focused on the recent progress in five years in the unique dynamic therapy strategies for the effective inhibition of deep tumors that activated by X-ray and ultrasound waves. The concepts, mechanisms, and typical nanosensitizers used as energy transducers are described as well as their applications in oncology. The future developments and potential challenges are also discussed. These unique therapeutic methods are expected to be developed as depth-independent, minimally invasive, and multifunctional strategies for the clinic treatment of various deep malignancies.
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- Wenjing Sun
- ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center, Hangzhou 311200, China; State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics & Center for Molecular Imaging and Translational Medicine, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China
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- Eye Institute of Xiamen University, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Engineering Research Center of Eye Regenerative Medicine, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics & Center for Molecular Imaging and Translational Medicine, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics & Center for Molecular Imaging and Translational Medicine, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics & Center for Molecular Imaging and Translational Medicine, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics & Center for Molecular Imaging and Translational Medicine, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics & Center for Molecular Imaging and Translational Medicine, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China.
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Yang S, Dai W, Zheng W, Wang J. Non-UV-activated persistent luminescence phosphors for sustained bioimaging and phototherapy. Coord Chem Rev 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2022.214913] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Jiang H, Wang R, Zhang Q, Song L, Sun X, Shi J, Zhang Y. A dual-functional nanoplatform based on NIR and green dual-emissive persistent luminescence nanoparticles for X-ray excited persistent luminescence imaging and photodynamic therapy. Nanoscale 2022; 14:15451-15461. [PMID: 36226462 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr03631b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Persistent luminescence nanoparticles (PLNPs) possess advantages for high-sensitivity bioimaging and continuous photodynamic therapy (PDT) because they can emit persistent luminescence (PerL) after excitation ceases. However, PLNPs are limited to single-wavelength emission, which can only efficiently realize one of the functions of bioimaging or PDT. In addition, most PLNPs are excited by shallow tissue penetrating excitation light, which makes it difficult to achieve repeatable in vivo applications with high efficiency. Herein, X-ray-excited PLNPs (Zn3Ga2Ge2O10:Cr3+,Mn2+, ZGGCM) with dual emission for in vivo X-rays repeatedly activated PerL imaging and tumor PDT are reported for the first time. ZGGCM exhibits dual-emission peaks after X-ray excitation/re-excitation, located at 698 nm and 532 nm, respectively. Additionally, ZGGCM is modified with the photosensitizer rose bengal (RB) to construct a dual-functional nanoplatform based on PerL imaging and PDT. The results indicate that the PerL emission peak (698 nm) of Cr3+ ions in ZGGCM possesses excellent near-infrared (NIR) PerL imaging performance, and the green PerL emission peak (532 nm) of Mn2+ ions can activate RB effectively and generate reactive oxygen species (ROS), thereby causing a significant antitumor effect. This unique dual-functional nanoplatform is expected to further promote the application of PLNPs in the integration of efficient tumor diagnosis and treatment.
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- Huimin Jiang
- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou 350002, China.
- Ganjiang Innovation Academy, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ganzhou, 341000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou 350002, China.
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou 350002, China.
- Ganjiang Innovation Academy, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ganzhou, 341000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou 350002, China.
- Ganjiang Innovation Academy, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ganzhou, 341000, China
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- Fujian Science and Technology Innovation Laboratory for Optoelectronic Information of China, Fuzhou 350108, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou 350002, China.
- Ganjiang Innovation Academy, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ganzhou, 341000, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou 350002, China.
- Ganjiang Innovation Academy, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ganzhou, 341000, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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Yu B, Wang YJ, Lin YY, Feng Y, Wu J, Liu WS, Wang M, Gao XP. HKUST-1 nano metal-organic frameworks combined with ZnGa 2O 4:Cr 3+ near-infrared persistent luminescence nanoparticles for in vivo imaging and tumor chemodynamic and photothermal synergic therapy. Nanoscale 2022; 14:8978-8985. [PMID: 35687017 DOI: 10.1039/d1nr07927a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The multifunctional theranostic nanoplatform based on the combination of persistent luminescent nanoparticles (PLNPs) and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) has both in vivo imaging and tumor therapeutic drug-loading functions, providing a new strategy for accurate and effective tumor diagnosis and treatment. Herein, the near-infrared (NIR) PLNP SiO2@Zn1.05Ga1.9O4:Cr was combined with HKUST-1 MOFs to form a core-shell structure theranostic nanoplatform which possessed the triple function of autofluorescence-free NIR PersL bioimaging, tumor chemodynamic therapy (CDT), and tumor photothermal therapy (PTT). Also, the photothermal conversion efficiency reached 58.7%, which is superior to the reported nano metal-organic framework (NMOF) photothermal reagents. We demonstrated that the nanoplatform could enter the tumors of mice within 0.5 h and could be target-activated by H2O2 and H2S in the tumor cells, resulting in effective PTT and CDT synergistic treatment. Tumor-bearing mice experiments showed that the tumor could be completely cured without harming normal tissue. This theranostic nanoplatform may provide a promising strategy showing imaging, PTT, and CDT synergistic treatment tri-mode for clinical cancer therapy.
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- Bin Yu
- The Key Laboratory of Nonferrous Metal Chemistry and Resources Utilization of Gansu Province and State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, P.R. China.
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- The Key Laboratory of Nonferrous Metal Chemistry and Resources Utilization of Gansu Province and State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, P.R. China.
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- The Key Laboratory of Nonferrous Metal Chemistry and Resources Utilization of Gansu Province and State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, P.R. China.
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- The Key Laboratory of Nonferrous Metal Chemistry and Resources Utilization of Gansu Province and State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, P.R. China.
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- The Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Functional Materials and Applications, International Joint Research Laboratory for Biomedical Nanomaterials of Henan, Zhoukou Normal University, Zhoukou 466001, P.R. China
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- The Key Laboratory of Nonferrous Metal Chemistry and Resources Utilization of Gansu Province and State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, P.R. China.
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou730000, P.R. China.
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- School of Physical Science and Technology. Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, P.R. China.
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Zhou J, Huang K, Lin S, Zhang N, Wang X, Li Y, Li Z, Han G. Dye Sensitization Offers a Brighter Afterglow Nanoparticle Future for in vivo Recharged Luminescent Imaging. Chemistry 2022; 28:e202104366. [PMID: 35218098 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202104366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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While concerns about improving recharged afterglow intensity in vivo still motivate further exploration, afterglow nanoparticles (AGNP) offer unique optical merit for autofluorescence-free biological imaging. Apart from efforts enhancing the afterglow emission properties of AGNP, improving afterglow excitation response to visible or near infrared light is important but has lacked success. Dye sensitization has been used to improve the optical response of photovoltaic nanomaterials and to enhance upconversion luminescence efficiency. This concept has recently been expanded and applied to AGNPs. As a new multifunctional nanoprobe, such dye-sensitized AGNP takes advantage of both high spatial resolution fluorescence imaging and sensitive afterglow imaging. This Concept introduces the background, the concept, mechanism, and related imaging application, as well as reviewing existing challenges and proposing future developmental directions for the dye-sensitized AGNPs.
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- Juanjuan Zhou
- The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Qingyuan, Guangdong, 511500, P. R. China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biotechnology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts, 01605, USA
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- The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Qingyuan, Guangdong, 511500, P. R. China
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- The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Qingyuan, Guangdong, 511500, P. R. China
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- The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Qingyuan, Guangdong, 511500, P. R. China
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- The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Qingyuan, Guangdong, 511500, P. R. China
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- The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Qingyuan, Guangdong, 511500, P. R. China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biotechnology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts, 01605, USA
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Huang K, Le N, Wang JS, Huang L, Zeng L, Xu WC, Li Z, Li Y, Han G. Designing Next Generation of Persistent Luminescence: Recent Advances in Uniform Persistent Luminescence Nanoparticles. Adv Mater 2022; 34:e2107962. [PMID: 34877721 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202107962] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2021] [Revised: 11/19/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Persistent luminescence is a unique optical process where long-lasting afterglow persists after the cessation of excitation. Nanoscale persistent luminescent materials are getting increased research interest from various fields due to their unique optical property. In recent years, inspiring achievements have been made to produce uniform persistent luminescence nanoparticles (PLNPs) in a controllable manner, unleashing their fascinating potential, surpassing other types of luminescent materials in a wide variety of application such as high-contrast bioimaging and high-resolution X-ray detection. In this review, the evolution of uniform PLNPs, from their bulk phosphor counterparts, to the "top-down" preparation of nanoscale persistent luminescent materials, to the recent "bottom-up" synthesis of uniform PLNPs is first summarized. The respective milestones of uniform PLNPs prepared by templated synthesis, aqueous synthesis, and colloidal synthesis are highlighted. The key optical properties that can be enhanced in uniform PLNPs, including increasing the persistent luminescence intensity, tuning the excitation irradiance, as well as the emission wavelengths are then analyzed. Detailed strategies to enhance each optical property are also discussed in various sections. Finally, future challenges are highlighted with respect to the perspectives on the development of next-generation PLNPs with novel applications.
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- Kai Huang
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biotechnology, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, 01605, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biotechnology, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, 01605, USA
- Chemistry Department, Worcester State University, Worcester, MA, 01602, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biotechnology, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, 01605, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biotechnology, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, 01605, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biotechnology, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, 01605, USA
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- Chemistry Department, Worcester State University, Worcester, MA, 01602, USA
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510182, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510182, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biotechnology, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, 01605, USA
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Peng S, Liu L, Wang L, Rong R, Song L, You W, Shi J, Zhang Y. A novel self-activated ultraviolet persistent luminescence material and its anti-counterfeiting application based on intensity and time resolution from persistent luminescence. J RARE EARTH 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jre.2022.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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An F, Xin J, Deng C, Tan X, Aras O, Chen N, Zhang X, Ting R. Facile synthesis of near-infrared bodipy by donor engineering for in vivo tumor targeted dual-modal imaging. J Mater Chem B 2021; 9:9308-9315. [PMID: 34714318 PMCID: PMC8616829 DOI: 10.1039/d1tb01883c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Bodipy is one of the most popular dyes for bioimaging, however, a complicated synthetic protocol is needed to create and isolate ideal near-infrared (NIR) emissive Bodipy derivatives for optical bioimaging. It is noticed that the donor species impact the wavelength when the π-conjugation system of green light emissive Bodipy is elongated via a one-step reaction. Herein, several Bodipy dyes bearing different common donors are synthesized. Their optical properties confirm that both absorption and emission peaks of the synthesized Bodipy could be tuned to NIR wavelength by using stronger donors via a facile reaction. The synthesized monocarboxyl Bodipy could conjugate with aminated PEG to yield an amphiphilic polymer, which further self-assembles into a NIR nanoparticle (NP). The NIR NP exhibits preferential tumor accumulation via the enhanced permeation and retention (EPR) effect, making it useful for tumor diagnosis by both fluorescence imaging and photoacoustic tomography.
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- Feifei An
- Institute of Medical Engineering, Department of Biophysics, School of Basic Medical Science, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 76 Yanta West Road, Xi'an 710061, Shaanxi, People's Republic of China
- Molecular Imaging Innovations Institute (MI3), Department of Radiology, Weill Cornell Medical College, 413 East 69th Street, New York, NY 10065, USA.
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- Institute of Medical Engineering, Department of Biophysics, School of Basic Medical Science, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 76 Yanta West Road, Xi'an 710061, Shaanxi, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Medical Engineering, Department of Biophysics, School of Basic Medical Science, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 76 Yanta West Road, Xi'an 710061, Shaanxi, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM) and Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials & Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, P. R. China.
- Jiangsu Institute of Marine Resources Development, Jiangsu Ocean University, 59 Cangwu Road, Lianyungang 222005, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Radiology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York 10065, USA
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- Molecular Imaging Innovations Institute (MI3), Department of Radiology, Weill Cornell Medical College, 413 East 69th Street, New York, NY 10065, USA.
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Shenzhen People's Hospital (The Second Clinical Medicine College, Jinan University, The First Affiliated Hospital, Southern University of Science and Technology), Shenzhen, Guangdong 518020, China.
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM) and Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials & Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, P. R. China.
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- Molecular Imaging Innovations Institute (MI3), Department of Radiology, Weill Cornell Medical College, 413 East 69th Street, New York, NY 10065, USA.
- Antelope Surgical, Biolabs@NYULangone, 180 Varick St. Fl 6, New York, NY 10014, USA
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Optical imaging is an indispensable tool in clinical diagnostics and fundamental biomedical research. Autofluorescence-free optical imaging, which eliminates real-time optical excitation to minimize background noise, enables clear visualization of biological architecture and physiopathological events deep within living subjects. Molecular probes especially developed for autofluorescence-free optical imaging have been proven to remarkably improve the imaging sensitivity, penetration depth, target specificity, and multiplexing capability. In this Review, we focus on the advancements of autofluorescence-free molecular probes through the lens of particular molecular or photophysical mechanisms that produce long-lasting luminescence after the cessation of light excitation. The versatile design strategies of these molecular probes are discussed along with a broad range of biological applications. Finally, challenges and perspectives are discussed to further advance the next-generation autofluorescence-free molecular probes for in vivo imaging and in vitro biosensors.
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- Yuyan Jiang
- School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 70 Nanyang Drive, Singapore 637457, Singapore
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- School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 70 Nanyang Drive, Singapore 637457, Singapore.,School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, 21 Nanyang Link, Singapore 637371, Singapore
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Wei X, Kershaw SV, Huang X, Jiao M, Beh CC, Liu C, Sarmadi M, Rogach AL, Jing L. Continuous Flow Synthesis of Persistent Luminescent Chromium-Doped Zinc Gallate Nanoparticles. J Phys Chem Lett 2021; 12:7067-7075. [PMID: 34291946 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.1c01767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Near-infrared persistent luminescent (or afterglow) nanoparticles with the biologically appropriate size are promising materials for background-free imaging applications, while the conventional batch synthesis hardly allows for reproducibility in controlling particle size because of the random variations of reaction parameters. Here, highly efficient chemistry was matched with an automated continuous flow approach for directly synthesizing differently sized ZnGa2O4:Cr3+ (ZGC) nanoparticles exhibiting long persistent luminescence. The key flow factors responsible for regulating the particle formation process, especially the high pressure-temperature and varied residence time, were investigated to be able to tune the particle size from 2 to 6 nm and to improve the persistent luminescence. Upon silica shell encapsulation of the nanoparticles accompanied by an annealing process, the persistent luminescence of the resulting particles was remarkably enhanced. High-fidelity automated flow chemistry demonstrated here offers an alternative for producing ZGC nanoparticles and will be helpful for other compositionally complex metal oxide nanoparticles.
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- Xiaojun Wei
- Key Laboratory of Colloid, Interface and Chemical Thermodynamics, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Bei Yi Jie 2, Zhong Guan Cun, Beijing 100190, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering & Centre for Functional Photonics, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon 999077, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid, Interface and Chemical Thermodynamics, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Bei Yi Jie 2, Zhong Guan Cun, Beijing 100190, China
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid, Interface and Chemical Thermodynamics, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Bei Yi Jie 2, Zhong Guan Cun, Beijing 100190, China
- Key Laboratory of Sensor Analysis of Tumor Marker Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- Western Australia School of Mines: Minerals, Energy and Chemical Engineering, Curtin University, Bentley, Western Australia 6102, Australia
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid, Interface and Chemical Thermodynamics, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Bei Yi Jie 2, Zhong Guan Cun, Beijing 100190, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering & Centre for Functional Photonics, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon 999077, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid, Interface and Chemical Thermodynamics, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Bei Yi Jie 2, Zhong Guan Cun, Beijing 100190, China
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Ding D, Feng Y, Qin R, Li S, Chen L, Jing J, Zhang C, Sun W, Li Y, Chen X, Chen H. Mn 3+-rich oxide/persistent luminescence nanoparticles achieve light-free generation of singlet oxygen and hydroxyl radicals for responsive imaging and tumor treatment. Am J Cancer Res 2021; 11:7439-7449. [PMID: 34158859 PMCID: PMC8210605 DOI: 10.7150/thno.62437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2021] [Accepted: 05/09/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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X-ray excited persistent luminescence (XEPL) imaging has attracted increasing attention in biomedical imaging due to elimination of autofluorescence, high signal-to-noise ratio and repeatable activation with high penetration. However, optical imaging still suffers from limited for high spatial resolution. Methods: Herein, we report Mn3+-rich manganese oxide (MnOx)-coated chromium-doped zinc gallogermanate (ZGGO) nanoparticles (Mn-ZGGOs). Enhanced XEPL and magnetic resonance (MR) imaging were investigated by the decomposition of MnOx shell in the environment of tumors. We also evaluated the tumor cell-killing mechanism by detection of reactive oxygen (ROS), lipid peroxidation and mitochondrial membrane potential changes in vitro. Furthermore, the in vivo biodistribution, imaging and therapy were studied by U87MG tumor-bearing mice. Results: In the tumor region, the MnOx shell is quickly decomposed to produce Mn3+ and oxygen (O2) to directly generate singlet oxygen (1O2). The resulting Mn2+ transforms endogenous H2O2 into highly toxic hydroxyl radical (·OH) via a Fenton-like reaction. The Mn2+ ions and ZGGOs also exhibit excellent T1-weighted magnetic resonance (MR) imaging and ultrasensitive XEPL imaging in tumors. Conclusion: Both the responsive dual-mode imaging and simultaneous self-supplied O2 for the production of 1O2 and oxygen-independent ·OH in tumors allow for more accurate diagnosis of deep tumors and more efficient inhibition of tumor growth without external activation energy.
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Janus nanoparticles (JNPs) refer to the integration of two or more chemically discrepant composites into one structure system. Studies into JNPs have been of significant interest due to their interesting characteristics stemming from their asymmetric structures, which can integrate different functional properties and perform more synergetic functions simultaneously. Herein, we present recent progress of Janus particles, comprehensively detailing fabrication strategies and applications. First, the classification of JNPs is divided into three blocks, consisting of polymeric composites, inorganic composites, and hybrid polymeric/inorganic JNPs composites. Then, the fabrication strategies are alternately summarized, examining self-assembly strategy, phase separation strategy, seed-mediated polymerization, microfluidic preparation strategy, nucleation growth methods, and masking methods. Finally, various intriguing applications of JNPs are presented, including solid surfactants agents, micro/nanomotors, and biomedical applications such as biosensing, controlled drug delivery, bioimaging, cancer therapy, and combined theranostics. Furthermore, challenges and future works in this field are provided.
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- Xuan Zhang
- MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350116, P.R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350116, P.R. China
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- School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 70 Nanyang Drive, Singapore 637457
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350116, P.R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350116, P.R. China
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Persistent luminescence nanoparticles (PLNPs) are unique optical materials that emit afterglow luminescence after ceasing excitation. They exhibit unexpected advantages for in vivo optical imaging of tumors, such as autofluorescence-free, high sensitivity, high penetration depth, and multiple excitation sources (UV light, LED, NIR laser, X-ray, and radiopharmaceuticals). Besides, by incorporating other functional molecules, such as photosensitizers, photothermal agents, or therapeutic drugs, PLNPs are also widely used in persistent luminescence (PersL) imaging-guided tumor therapy. In this review, we first summarize the recent developments in the synthesis and surface functionalization of PLNPs, as well as their toxicity studies. We then discuss the in vivo PersL imaging and multimodal imaging from different excitation sources. Furthermore, we highlight PLNPs-based cancer theranostics applications, such as fluorescence-guided surgery, photothermal therapy, photodynamic therapy, drug/gene delivery and combined therapy. Finally, future prospects and challenges of PLNPs in the research of translational medicine are also discussed.
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- Nian Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Key Laboratory of Drug Quality Control and Pharmacovigilance, Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, China
- Department of Chemistry, Technical University of Munich, 85747, Garching, Germany
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- Medizinische Klinik Und Poliklinik IV, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, 80336, Munich, Germany
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- Xiamen Cardiovascular Hospital, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361015, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Key Laboratory of Drug Quality Control and Pharmacovigilance, Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Design and Assembly of Functional Nanostructures, Fujian Institute of Research On the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou, 350002, China.
- Department of Translational Medicine, Xiamen Institute of Rare Earth Materials, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen, 361021, China.
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Ding D, Li S, Xu H, Zhu L, Meng S, Liu J, Lin Q, Leung SW, Sun W, Li Y, Chen H. X-ray-Activated Simultaneous Near-Infrared and Short-Wave Infrared Persistent Luminescence Imaging for Long-Term Tracking of Drug Delivery. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2021; 13:16166-16172. [PMID: 33797886 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c02372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Both short-wave infrared (SWIR: 900-1700 nm) and near-infrared (NIR: 650-900 nm) luminescence possess lower optical scattering and higher signal-to-noise in deep tissues than conventional luminescence, gaining increasing attention in biomedicine. Herein, we designed mesoporous silica-coated Yb-doped magnesium germanate nanoparticles (mMGOs) with excellent two-in-one NIR and SWIR persistent luminescence after X-ray irradiation by simply regulating the valence of rare-earth ions, which also possess high cargo loading and a controlled release profile in the tumor region. The investigations in vitro and in vivo showed that mMGOs were repeatedly activated to realize rechargeable persistent luminescence imaging for tracking cargo delivery in mice. Moreover, the stimulative drug-release profile inhibited tumor growth effectively. Both of the X-ray excited two-in-one NIR and SWIR persistent luminescence imaging not only allowed for rechargeable imaging of deep tumors but also achieved long-term tracking with a remarkable tumor inhibition effect.
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- Dandan Ding
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics & Center for Molecular Imaging and Translational Medicine, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics & Center for Molecular Imaging and Translational Medicine, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics & Center for Molecular Imaging and Translational Medicine, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen 361003, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics & Center for Molecular Imaging and Translational Medicine, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen 361003, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen 361003, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Kaohsiung Yuan's General Hospital, Kaohsiung 80249, Taiwan
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics & Center for Molecular Imaging and Translational Medicine, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen 361003, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics & Center for Molecular Imaging and Translational Medicine, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China
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Zou R, Gao Y, Zhang Y, Jiao J, Wong KL, Wang J. 68Ga-Labeled Magnetic-NIR Persistent Luminescent Hybrid Mesoporous Nanoparticles for Multimodal Imaging-Guided Chemotherapy and Photodynamic Therapy. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2021; 13:9667-9680. [PMID: 33617721 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c21623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Featured with a zero-autofluorescence background, superior signal-to-noise ratio, high sensitivity, and deep penetration ability, near-infrared persistent luminescence nanoparticle (NIR-PLNP)-based multimodal nanoprobes show great potential for full-scale noninvasive cancer diagnosis. However, direct synthesis of NIR-PLNP-based multimodal nanoprobes with high drug loading capacity to meet growing cancer theranostic demands remains a challenge. In this work, multifunctional hybrid mesoporous nanoparticles (HMNPs) that integrate NIR-PLNPs (Ga2O3:Cr3+, Nd3+), magnetic nanoparticles (Gd2O3), and radionuclides (68Ga) are designed and constructed via a large-pore (mesoporous silica nanoparticle) MSN-templated strategy. The ingenious composition design endows HMNPs with rechargeable NIR-PL, superior longitudinal relaxivity, and excellent radioactivity, making these versatile nanoparticles available for long-term in vivo NIR-PL imaging, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and positron emission tomography (PET) imaging. More importantly, the application of large-pore MSN templates maintains the mesoporous structure of HMNPs, promising excellent drug loading capacity of these nanoparticles. As a proof-of-concept, HMNPs loaded with a high dose of DOX (chemotherapy agent) and Si-Pc (photosensitizer) are rationally designed for chemotherapy and NIR-PL-sensitized photodynamic therapy (PDT), respectively. Studies with mice tumor models demonstrate that the DOX/Si-Pc-loaded HMNPs possess excellent cancer cell killing ability and an outstanding tumor suppression effect without systemic toxicity. This work shows the great potential of HMNPs as an "all-in-one" nanotheranostic tool for multimodal NIR-PL/MR/PET imaging-guided chemotherapy and NIR-PL-sensitized photodynamic cancer therapy and provides an innovative paradigm for the development of NIR-PLNP-based nanoplatforms in cancer theranostic.
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- Rui Zou
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, 600 Tianhe Road, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510630, P.R. China
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510275, P.R. China
- Department of Chemistry, Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon Tong 999077, Hong Kong
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510275, P.R. China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, 600 Tianhe Road, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510630, P.R. China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, 600 Tianhe Road, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510630, P.R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon Tong 999077, Hong Kong
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510275, P.R. China
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Wang Y, Feng P, Ding S, Tian S, Wang Y. A promising route for developing yellow long persistent luminescence and mechanoluminescence in CaGa2O4:Pr3+,Li+. Inorg Chem Front 2021. [DOI: 10.1039/d1qi00326g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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The crystal structure of CaGa2O4 can be described as [GaO4] tetrahedrons connecting with each other, forming large tunnels at the center, which are filled by Ca2+. Doping with Pr3+ achieves yellow long persistent luminescence and mechanoluminescence.
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- Yajie Wang
- Key Laboratory for Special Function Materials and Structural Design of the Ministry of Education
- National & Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Optical Conversion Materials and Technology
- School of Physical Science and Technology
- Lanzhou University
- Lanzhou
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- Key Laboratory for Special Function Materials and Structural Design of the Ministry of Education
- National & Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Optical Conversion Materials and Technology
- School of Physical Science and Technology
- Lanzhou University
- Lanzhou
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- Key Laboratory for Special Function Materials and Structural Design of the Ministry of Education
- National & Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Optical Conversion Materials and Technology
- School of Physical Science and Technology
- Lanzhou University
- Lanzhou
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- Key Laboratory for Special Function Materials and Structural Design of the Ministry of Education
- National & Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Optical Conversion Materials and Technology
- School of Physical Science and Technology
- Lanzhou University
- Lanzhou
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- Key Laboratory for Special Function Materials and Structural Design of the Ministry of Education
- National & Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Optical Conversion Materials and Technology
- School of Physical Science and Technology
- Lanzhou University
- Lanzhou
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Pogue BW, Zhang R, Cao X, Jia JM, Petusseau A, Bruza P, Vinogradov SA. Review of in vivo optical molecular imaging and sensing from x-ray excitation. J Biomed Opt 2021; 26:JBO-200308VR. [PMID: 33386709 PMCID: PMC7778455 DOI: 10.1117/1.jbo.26.1.010902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2020] [Accepted: 11/24/2020] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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SIGNIFICANCE Deep-tissue penetration by x-rays to induce optical responses of specific molecular reporters is a new way to sense and image features of tissue function in vivo. Advances in this field are emerging, as biocompatible probes are invented along with innovations in how to optimally utilize x-ray sources. AIM A comprehensive review is provided of the many tools and techniques developed for x-ray-induced optical molecular sensing, covering topics ranging from foundations of x-ray fluorescence imaging and x-ray tomography to the adaptation of these methods for sensing and imaging in vivo. APPROACH The ways in which x-rays can interact with molecules and lead to their optical luminescence are reviewed, including temporal methods based on gated acquisition and multipoint scanning for improved lateral or axial resolution. RESULTS While some known probes can generate light upon x-ray scintillation, there has been an emergent recognition that excitation of molecular probes by x-ray-induced Cherenkov light is also possible. Emission of Cherenkov radiation requires a threshold energy of x-rays in the high kV or MV range, but has the advantage of being able to excite a broad range of optical molecular probes. In comparison, most scintillating agents are more readily activated by lower keV x-ray energies but are composed of crystalline inorganic constituents, although some organic biocompatible agents have been designed as well. Methods to create high-resolution structured x-ray-optical images are now available, based upon unique scanning approaches and/or a priori knowledge of the scanned x-ray beam geometry. Further improvements in spatial resolution can be achieved by careful system design and algorithm optimization. Current applications of these hybrid x-ray-optical approaches include imaging of tissue oxygenation and pH as well as of certain fluorescent proteins. CONCLUSIONS Discovery of x-ray-excited reporters combined with optimized x-ray scan sequences can improve imaging resolution and sensitivity.
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- Brian W. Pogue
- Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth, Hanover, New Hampshire, United States
- Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States
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- Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth, Hanover, New Hampshire, United States
- Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States
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- Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth, Hanover, New Hampshire, United States
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- Stanford University School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Palo Alto, California, United States
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- Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth, Hanover, New Hampshire, United States
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- Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth, Hanover, New Hampshire, United States
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- University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine, Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- University of Pennsylvania, School of Arts of Sciences, Department of Chemistry, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Wei X, Huang X, Zeng Y, Jing L, Tang W, Li X, Ning H, Sun X, Yi Y, Gao M. Longer and Stronger: Improving Persistent Luminescence in Size-Tuned Zinc Gallate Nanoparticles by Alcohol-Mediated Chromium Doping. ACS Nano 2020; 14:12113-12124. [PMID: 32790340 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.0c05655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Benefiting from near-infrared persistent luminescence, chromium-doped zinc gallate nanoparticles have become appealing for background-free biomedical imaging applications, where autofluorescence from adjacent tissues no longer poses a problem. Nevertheless, the synthesis of persistent luminescent nanoparticles with controllable and biologically appropriate size, high luminescence intensity, and long persistent duration remains very challenging. Herein, we report a solvothermal synthetic route for preparing differently sized ZnGa2O4:Cr nanoparticles with a particle size tunable from 4 to 31 nm and afterglow duration longer than 20 h. The route involves lower reaction temperatures and involves no reworking of the particles postsynthesis, providing materials that have far fewer unwanted defects and much higher luminescence yields (up to 51%). It was found that methanol played a paramount role in obtaining the Cr3+-doped ZnGa2O4 nanoparticles. The effects of methanol were discussed in combination with NMR spectroscopy studies and theoretical calculations, and the underlying alcohol-mediated growth and doping mechanisms were elucidated, which will be beneficial for developing highly persistent luminescent nanoparticles.
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- Xiaojun Wei
- Key Laboratory of Colloid, Interface and Chemical Thermodynamics, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Bei Yi Jie 2, Zhong Guan Cun, Beijing 100190, China
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid, Interface and Chemical Thermodynamics, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Bei Yi Jie 2, Zhong Guan Cun, Beijing 100190, China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
- Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid, Interface and Chemical Thermodynamics, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Bei Yi Jie 2, Zhong Guan Cun, Beijing 100190, China
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- South China Advanced Institute for Soft Matter Science and Technology, School of Molecular Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
- State Key Laboratory for Structural Chemistry of Unstable and Stable Species, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid, Interface and Chemical Thermodynamics, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Bei Yi Jie 2, Zhong Guan Cun, Beijing 100190, China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid, Interface and Chemical Thermodynamics, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Bei Yi Jie 2, Zhong Guan Cun, Beijing 100190, China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid, Interface and Chemical Thermodynamics, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Bei Yi Jie 2, Zhong Guan Cun, Beijing 100190, China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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Hu Z, Chen WH, Tian J, Cheng Z. NIRF Nanoprobes for Cancer Molecular Imaging: Approaching Clinic. Trends Mol Med 2020; 26:469-482. [PMID: 32359478 DOI: 10.1016/j.molmed.2020.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2019] [Revised: 02/13/2020] [Accepted: 02/18/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Near-IR fluorescence imaging (NIRFI) is a highly promising technique for improving cancer theranostics in the era of precision medicine. Through the combination with cutting-edge bionanotechnologies, the potential of NIRFI can be greatly broadened. A variety of novel NIRF nanoprobes has been developed with ultimate goals of addressing unmet medical needs. Here, we present recent breakthroughs on the fundamental aspects of NIRFI, such as imaging at long wavelengths (1000-1700 nm), and the use of new approaches (X-rays, chemiluminescence, radioluminescence, etc.) for the excitation of novel nanoprobes. Within two decades, research on NIRF nanoprobes has translated to clinical trials and it will further translate to cancer management.
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- Zhenhua Hu
- CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Beijing Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, The State Key Laboratory of Management and Control for Complex Systems, Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, PR China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, PR China
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- School of Biotechnology and Health Sciences, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, PR China; Molecular Imaging Program at Stanford (MIPS), Department of Radiology, Bio-X Program, and Stanford Cancer Center, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Beijing Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, The State Key Laboratory of Management and Control for Complex Systems, Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, PR China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, PR China; School of Life Science and Technology, Xidian University, Xian 710071, PR China; Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Big Data-Based Precision Medicine, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, PR China.
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- Molecular Imaging Program at Stanford (MIPS), Department of Radiology, Bio-X Program, and Stanford Cancer Center, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA 94305, USA.
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Fu L, Wang J, Chen N, Ma Q, Lu D, Yuan Q. Enhancement of long-lived luminescence in nanophosphors by surface defect passivation. Chem Commun (Camb) 2020; 56:6660-6663. [DOI: 10.1039/d0cc02658a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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We found that surface defects quenched the persistent luminescence in nanophosphors, and surface passivation can improve the persistent luminescence efficiency.
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- Linna Fu
- Institute of Chemical Biology and Nanomedicine
- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Hunan University
- Changsha 410082
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- Institute of Chemical Biology and Nanomedicine
- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Hunan University
- Changsha 410082
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- Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Biology and Medicine (Ministry of Education)
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences
- Wuhan University
- Wuhan 430072
- China
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- Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Biology and Medicine (Ministry of Education)
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences
- Wuhan University
- Wuhan 430072
- China
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- School of Science
- Central South University of Forestry and Technology
- Changsha 410004
- China
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- Institute of Chemical Biology and Nanomedicine
- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Hunan University
- Changsha 410082
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