MOLECULES
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2023
·Vol. 28
·期 12
·4639
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IF 4.6
Dafeng Liu,Longguang Jiang,Jincan Chen,Zhuo Chen,Cai Yuan,Donghai Lin,Mingdong Huang
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is recognized as a powerful method to inactivate cells. However, the photosensitizer (PS), a key component of PDT, has suffered from undesired photobleaching. Photobleaching reduces reactive oxygen species (ROS) yields, leading to the compromise of and even the loss of the photodynamic effect of the PS. Therefore, much effort has been devoted to minimizing photobleaching in order to ensure that there is no loss of photodynamic efficacy. Here, we report that a type of PS aggregate showed neither photobleaching nor photodynamic action. Upon direct contact with bacteria, the PS aggregate was found to fall apart into PS monomers and thus possessed photodynamic inactivation against bacteria. Interestingly, the disassembly of the bound PS aggregate in the presence of bacteria was intensified by illumination, generating more PS monomers and leading to an enhanced antibacterial photodynamic effect. This demonstrated that on a bacterial surface, the PS aggregate photo-inactivated bacteria via PS monomer during irradiation, where the photodynamic efficiency was retained without photobleaching. Further mechanistic studies showed that PS monomers disrupted bacterial membranes and affected the expression of genes related to cell wall synthesis, bacterial membrane integrity, and oxidative stress. The results obtained here are applicable to other types of PSs in PDT.Keywords:photosensitizer (PS);photobleaching;photosensitizer aggregate;photosensitizer monomer
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化学
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生物医学工程
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微生物学
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分子生物学
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ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
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2023
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IF 9.5
Hongyu Li,Han Xu,Guanglin Wang,Junchang Chen,Dandan Ji,Yangyang Huang,Guoqing Cui,Hui He,Zhengqing Guo
Effective clinical practice of precise photodynamic therapy (PDT) is severely impeded by the inherent drawbacks and aggregation propensity of conventional photosensitizers. An all-in-one approach is highly desired to optimize structural features, photophysical properties, and pharmacokinetic behaviors of photosensitizers. Herein, we have fabricated mesoporous boron dipyrromethene-bridged coordination polymer nanophotosensitizers (BCP-NPs) for high-performance PDT via a unique solvent-assisted assembly strategy. Distinctive photophysical and structural characteristics of BCP-NPs confer enhanced photodynamic activities, together with high cellular uptake and ultrahigh stability. Moreover, BCP-NPs showed excellent tumor accumulation and prolonged tumor retention, achieving eradication of the triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) model under low-power-density LED irradiation. This work has provided a valuable paradigm for the construction of mesoporous photoactive nanomaterials for biophotonic applications.
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生物医学工程
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肿瘤学
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材料科学
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Nanomaterials
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2022
·Vol. 12
·期 16
·2862
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IF 5.719
Yuewei Li,Ranjith Kumar Kankala,Ai-Zheng Chen,Shi-Bin Wang
Liquid crystal display (LCD)-based 3D printing, a facile and cost-effective manufacturing technique, is often applied when fabricating objects with porcelain structures using photosensitive resins (PSRs). Currently, 3D printed constructions are typically used as models for demonstration purposes rather than industrial applications because of their poor performance. In this study, we prepared nanocomposites by incorporating Ti3C2MXene nanosheets to enhance the overall characteristics of a PSR, including mechanical properties and thermal resistance. Notably, the designed nanocomposites showed optimum performance at an MXene loading of 0.5%w/w. The mechanical properties of the designed nanocomposites confirmed the enhanced ultimate tensile and flexural strengths (by 32.1% and 42.7%, respectively), at 0.5%w/wMXene loading. Moreover, the incorporated MXene presented no substantial influence on the toughness of the PSR. The glass transition and thermal degradation temperatures at 5% weight loss increased by 7.4 and 10.6 °C, respectively, resulting predominantly from the hydrogen bonding between the PSR and MXene. Together, the experimental results indicate that the designed PSR/MXene nanocomposites are expected to replace pristine resins for LCD printing in various practical applications.Keywords:3D printing;photosensitive resin;mechanical property;thermal resistance
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材料科学
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工程学
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LANGMUIR
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2010
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IF 3.898
Jinqiang Jiang,Qiaozhen Shu,Xin Chen,Yiqun Yang,Chenglin Yi,Xiaoqing Song,Xiaoya Liu,Mingqing Chen
A novel photosensitive C-PNIPAAm comprising hydrophilic PNIPAAm conjugated with a relatively short but very hydrophobic coumarin part was designed and prepared using a coumarin-containing disulfide derivative (C-S-S-C) as transfer agent in the presence of Bu3P and water. It was found that C-PNIPAAm can form polymer micelles in aqueous solution. And the micellar morphology in aqueous solution can be photoswitched into hollow spheres according to the photodimerization of coumarin end groups upon 365 nm irradiation and reform the micellar morphology after the subsequent photoscission of dimers upon 254 nm. This instant morphology changing phenomenon was successfully monitored by dynamic light scattering (DLS) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) measurements. TEM observations showed the small spherical shape of micelles with diameter at 30−50 nm before photo-cross-linking, the big vesicles with diameter at 200−350 nm after photo-cross-linking, and the small micelles with diameter at 30−50 nm after the subsequent photo-de-cross-linking in the first irradiation cycle. The reason for this significant morphology switching can be attributed to the reversible photoinduced amphiphilic structure transformation between the telechelic “hydrophobic end−hydrophilic chain” structure and the ABA type of “hydrophilic chain−hydrophobic center−hydrophilic chain” one upon alternating irradiation.
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高分子化学
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材料科学
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纳米技术
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MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
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2024
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IF 4.9
Yizhi Zhou,Qiang Liu
The sensitive and label-free detection of microRNA (miRNA) is crucial for the comprehension of miRNA-related pathological process, such as glioma. Here, we utilized a SYBR Green I (SG) catalytic photosensitization colorimetric reaction in conjunction with target recognition-induced exonuclease-iii (Exo-iii) assisted cascade toehold assembly amplification to achieve highly sensitive and label-free miRNA detection. In this research, the photosensitized generation of 1 O 2 by SG could directly oxidize 3,3′,5,5′-tetramethylbenzidine (TMB) without the need for H 2 O 2 oxidation or enzyme catalysis, which simplifies the experimental procedures and renders the method highly stable. Furthermore, the Exo-iii enhances the target recognition induced catalytic chain assembly, thereby forming cascade signal amplification and providing the method with a significantly higher level of sensitivity than conventional colorimetric miRNA detection methods. Based on this, the proposed method exhibits a low limit of detection of 2.1 fM for miRNA-212 detection. Taking the merit of the high sensitivity, portability, and simplicity, the proposed method can serve as a highly effective nucleic acid detection tool and can facilitate the advancement of biosensors for point-of-care testing (POCT) and clinical disease diagnosis.
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生物化学
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分子诊断
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医学检测
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JOURNAL OF CONTROLLED RELEASE
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2025
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IF 11.5
Zhuge Deli,Li Li,Sun Xueying,Liang Hui,Jin Chenjie,Lu Ailing,Gao Wenli,Zhong Yutong,Li Wenlu,Chen Sihao,Wang Fang,Yan Linzhi,Meng Weiyang,Lin Xiaoji,Zhang Xufei,Liu Yong,Li Yuanfeng,Zhao Yingzheng,Zhang Xiang,Chen Mengchun,Chen Yijie
Phototherapy holds great potential for treating cancer and infections but faces limitations related to photosensitizer accumulation, tissue penetration, and diminished photo-conversion efficiency, particularly in deep-seated tumors and infections. Here, a biomimetic phototherapeutic nanodisc platform consisting of erythrocyte membranes and the photosensitizer IR780 is developed. With the advantages of the ultra-small size and exceptional biosafety of cell membrane-derived nanodiscs, this platform facilitates efficient accumulation and deep tissue penetration at disease sites. Upon near-infrared (NIR) irradiation, IR780 delivered via the nanodisc exhibits enhanced photothermal conversion efficiency, markedly inhibiting tumor growth in an orthotopic 4T1 breast cancer model and reducing bacterial load in a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) skin infection model. Furthermore, the nanodisc platform demonstrates outstanding biocompatibility in mice. In conclusion, this nanodisc system significantly extends the functional potential of cellular nanodiscs, presenting a promising strategy to address the challenges of photosensitizer delivery and biosafety in phototherapeutic applications.
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生物医学工程
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肿瘤学
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微生物学
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材料科学
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IRANIAN POLYMER JOURNAL
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2020
·Vol. 29
·期 10
·891-900
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IF 1.707
Yang Mingxin,Hu Jie,Meng Jin,Shan Xiaojing
A hydrogel with dual thermo and photoresponsive characteristics was developed. Using poly( N -isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAM) as the thermosensitive unit, the hydrogel network can undergo reversible swelling/shrinking behavior under different temperatures (20 °C and 37 °C) stimulation. A supramolecular host–guest complex composed of azobenzene (Azo) and α -cyclodextrin ( α -CD) was used as the photosensitive unit. Azo and α -CD can undergo reversible recombination/dissociation behavior under the stimulation of different wavelengths of light (365 nm and 430 nm). Methylene blue (MB) was selected as the model drug to measure the controlled release behavior of the hydrogel under different temperatures and photoirradiations. The experimental results showed that the hydrogel containing the thermosensitive component (PNIPAM) and the photosensitive component ( α -CD/Azo) released 69.3% and 47.2% of MB at 20 °C and 37 °C, respectively. Under the condition of light wavelengths at 430 nm and 365 nm, 73.2% and 65.6% of MB were released, respectively. The results showed that α -CD and Azo formed a supramolecular host–guest complex, which could undergo reversible binding/dissociation under the action of light stimulation, thereby controlling MB to enter and exit CD cavity. In addition, when the ambient temperature was lower or higher than the lower critical solution temperature of PNIPAM (LCST, 32 °C), the hydrogel underwent a responsive volume change to control the loading and release of MB molecules. So, combining the dual thermo and photoresponsibility, this smart hydrogel could be applied for multiple controlled release mechanisms.
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材料科学
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药学
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POLYMER
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2025
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IF 4.5
Zehua Zhuo,Rui Wang,Shaoyun Chen,Jianhong Gao,Cuifang Cai,Yanyu Zheng,Xiaoying Liu,Bo Qu,Qinghui Chen,Dongxian Zhuo
To advance the application of stereolithography (SLA) 3D printing in demanding environments, there is an urgent need for photopolymers that simultaneously achieve flame retardancy and structural robustness. In this study, a photosensitive branched prepolymer (TTH) with phosphorus-sulfur co-synergistic flame suppression and rigid heat-resistant heterocyclic ring structure was synthesized through molecular topology design, followed by its application in SLA printing. The branched structure endows TTH with substantial photosensitivity, which not only imparts superior 3D printing performance to the photosensitive resin but also enhances its mechanical properties and flame retardancy upon incorporation. The tensile strength, impact strength and storage modulus of photosensitive resin containing 80 wt% TTH are 187 %, 84 %, and 346 % higher than those of commercial photosensitive resin matrix (TTH-0). Meanwhile, the optimized resin achieved a limiting oxygen index (LOI) of 27.2 %, UL-94 V-0 rating, and 74 %/27 % reductions in peak heat release rate (PHRR)/total heat release (THR) compared to TTH-0. These results demonstrate that the TTH system combines branched molecular design with dual fire-safety reinforcement, positioning it as a high-performance candidate for functional 3D-printed components requiring stringent flame and mechanical compliance.
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材料科学
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高分子化学
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消防安全
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增材制造
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JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
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2025
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IF 6.2
Fahai Dong,Nannan Zhu,Zhongya Zhang,Jiawei Jiang,Juhai Weng,Lijuan Zhang
This study successfully synthesized a novel SiCN ceramic precursor with high photosensitivity and ceramic yield through the addition reaction of Si-H and N-H groups in polysilazane (PSZ) with isocyanate groups in 2-isocyanoethyl methacrylate (IEM). The reaction mechanism between IEM and PSZ, and the curing and pyrolysis effects were investigated. The results showed that compared with 5 s exposure time, PSZ could not be cured, while the curing depth of PSZ could reach 1.51 mm after adding IEM chemical grafting modification, which significantly improved the curing printing efficiency. Increasing IEM content to 10 wt% reduced cure shrinkage from 13.85 % to 12.56 %, with a ceramic yield of 79.92 %. The bending strength of SiCN ceramic reached 30.7 MPa, and the microstructure of pyrolyzed samples was dense and free of defects. This research expands the application field of 3D-printed SiCN ceramics.
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材料科学
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高分子化学
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陶瓷工程
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
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2023
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IF 15.1
Ke Xue,Yongfei Zhao,Saidong Sun,Yuanhang Li,Jiankang Liang,Zhengjian Qi
Severe ferroptosis is a non-apoptotic iron-dependent cell death pathway, and extreme hypoxia and anomalous iron metabolism in tumors critically suppress the efficacy of ferroptosis therapy. Overcoming tumor hypoxia while facilitating ferroptosis is an extremely challenging task. Herein, the photosensitizer named BOTTQ with specific targeting of lipid droplet (LD) was synthesized by increasing the tail chain length of triphenylamine. The addition of alkoxy chains optimized the molecular structure and fostered inter-system crossing and type I reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation. Besides, BOTTQ yielded large amounts of type I ROS under light excitation oxidize efficiently polyunsaturated fatty acids in lipid monolayer of LD and contribute to the formation of ferroptosis substrate. Meanwhile, the generation of type I ROS accelerated the Fenton reaction, thus effectively boosting the occurrences of ferroptosis. Furthermore, the successful encapsulation of BOTTQ into DSPE-PEG-MAL material not only elevates the stable type of nanoparticle colloids, but the MAL moiety can deplete the functional thiols of glutathione in a mild environment, which leads to glutathione failure and facilitates ferroptosis. Thus tumor-specific ferroptosis-inducing strategy offers a universally applicable therapy with the capacity to enhance type I ROS production and effectively contain tumorigenesis.
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生物医学工程
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肿瘤学
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药理学
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DYES AND PIGMENTS
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2022
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IF 5.122
Yuanyuan Zhang,Jing Wang,Wanlu Sun,Hui Yu,Shubo An,Hai-Yan Wang,Yi Liu
Increasing interest has been noted in photosensitizer design. Currently, most small molecular photosensitizers have several drawbacks, including limited penetration depth and unsatisfying photostability. For addressing these limitations, Frequency upconversion luminescence (FUCL) small molecule was adopted as a photosensitizer design strategy for its deeper penetration, sensitive imaging, and better photostability. We developed a series of FUCL (NIR-NH 2 , NIR-NHEt, NIR-NEt 2 ) molecules with rigid structures. Equipped with the most powerful electron donor , NIR-NEt 2 exhibits the highest singlet oxygen generation, the strongest upconversion luminescence intensity under 808 nm irradiation and mitochondria-targeted ability. FUCL can be a superior molecular platform for image-guided photodynamic therapy of cancer cells.
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化学
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肿瘤学
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分子生物学
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ACS Omega
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2023
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IF 4.1
Hong Shen,Changwei Zhang,Chengzhang Wang,Jianxin Jiang,Fengxia Tang,Chuan Li,Hua Yuan,Xiaoran Yang,Zhenkai Tong,Yi Huang
Liposomes are considered the best nanocarrier for delivering cancer drugs such as chlorin e6 (Ce6) and paclitaxel (PTX). However, the poor stability and non-selectivity release of liposomes may severely limit their further applications. In this study, based on the characteristics of lutein (L) photo-response and orthoester (OE) acid-response, stable and dual-responsive liposomes (Dr-lips) have been prepared. The Dr-lips exhibited a spherical shape with a uniform size of approximately 58.27 nm. Moreover, they displayed a zeta potential ranging from −45.45 to −28.25 mV and showed excellent storage stability, indicating stable colloidal properties. Additionally, they achieved high drug encapsulation rates, with 92.27% for PTX and 90.34% for Ce6, respectively. Meanwhile, under near-infrared (NIR) light at 660 nm, Ce6 plays a key role in accelerating the photodegradation rate of lutein and PEG-OE-L while also enhancing tissue penetration ability. Additionally, Dr-lips loaded with Ce6 and PTX not only displayed excellent pH and photo dual-responsiveness for targeted delivering and releasing but also showed remarkable reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation capacity and impressive anti-tumor activity in vitro. Therefore, it provides a novel strategy for optimizing stability and enhancing their targeted drug delivery of liposome.
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药剂学
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肿瘤学
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生物医学工程
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