EXPERIMENTAL DERMATOLOGY
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2019
·Vol. 28
·期 11
·1227-1236
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IF 2.868
Fei Yi,Xiaoli Zheng,Fang Fang,Jiaan Zhang,Bingrong Zhou,Xiangsheng Chen
Background Photodynamic therapy (PDT) with 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) is a well-known treatment for non-hypertrophic actinic keratoses and superficial basal-cell carcinomas. Objectives In this study, we first revealed that ALA-PDT treatment effectively ameliorated the psoriasis-like lesion in imiquimod (IMQ)-induced mouse model and further explored the potential molecular mechanism and related signalling pathways during the treatment. Besides, we also confirmed a significant alleviation of ALA-PDT therapy on IFN-γ-induced over-proliferation of keratinocytes. Methods H&E staining was conducted to reveal the histological changes of mice in different groups. The different expression levels of RNA were illustrated by using QRT-PCR. Western blot was performed to confirm the various expression levels of protein in mice. In vitro, cell proliferation and cell cycle were evaluated by cell counting kit-8 and flow cytometry assay, respectively. Results The result showed that ALA-PDT’s anti-proliferation effect and regulation on Socs1 /3, JAK1 /2 and K17 in IFN-γ-induced keratinocytes were largely weakened by NAC, indicating that ALA-PDT attenuated the proliferation of IFN-γ-induced keratinocytes by enhancing ROS level. Conclusions These results demonstrated that ALA-PDT largely activated the productivity of Socs1 /3 in a ROS-dependent manner. Socs1 /3 is a potential blocker in JAK signalling pathway and inhibits the proliferation and keratinization of keratinocytes in psoriasis.
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皮肤科
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分子生物学
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光动力疗法
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BIOMACROMOLECULES
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2021
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IF 6.988
Jing Li,Junhua Li,Yuji Pu,Sai Li,Wenxia Gao,Bin He
In this study, we reported a nanocomplex (PAF) of PEGylated polygalacturonic acid, 5,10,15,20-tetrakis (4-aminophenyl) porphyrin (TAPP), and Fe3+ for photodynamic therapy (PDT)-enhanced ferroptosis in cancer treatment. PAF exhibited a size of 135 nm and a TAPP and Fe3+ loading content of 6.99 and 0.77%, respectively. The singlet oxygen (1O2) generation capacity of TAPP can be activated and significantly enhanced at acidic pH (4.5–5.0). Besides, the enhanced near-infrared absorption of TAPP at acidic pH enabled a further increase in 1O2 generation capability by a near-infrared laser (760 nm). The polysaccharide-based polymer carrier offers excellent biocompatibility, and PAF displayed a proliferative effect in both normal (L929) and cancer (B16) cells. However, upon light irradiation, PAF exhibited high toxicity to B16 melanoma cells by intracellular reactive oxygen species elevation, glutathione depletion, and lipid peroxidation. PAF displayed a much better anticancer effect than the nanocomplex containing Fe3+ or TAPP alone, indicating the PDT-enhanced ferroptosis in PAF. This study suggested that PDT-enhanced ferroptosis could be a facile and robust strategy of nanotherapeutics with high potency, tumor selectivity, and excellent biocompatibility.
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纳米医学
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癌症治疗
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材料科学
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生物医学工程
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JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY
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2023
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IF 6.1
Jian Liu,Baoheng Yin,Shuang Li,Lian Mi,Guanghao Yin,Feng Li,Lingmei Zhong,Na Bai,Xue Li
Reactive oxygen species (ROS)-based photodynamic therapy (PDT) and heat-based photothermal therapy (PTT) have garnered significant attention for their non-resistant and minimally invasive characteristics in the treatment of bacterial infections. However, the excessive generation of ROS during treatment can lead to persistent levels of oxidative stress, causing irreversible damage to surrounding tissues. In this study, we successfully synthesized a multifunctional nanocomposite consisting of hollow interior and porous surface nanostructured copper sulfide (Nano CuS) loaded with Rutin, a compound known for its ROS scavenging properties. This nanocomposite effectively eliminates bacteria through PDT and PTT in the initial stage, while simultaneously releasing Rutin to clear ROS at the site of inflammation. This dual therapeutic approach provides antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects, making it a promising strategy for combating bacterial infections. Overall, our synthesized nanomaterial demonstrates excellent efficacy in antibacterial and anti-inflammatory applications, offering new insights for future developments in infection treatments.
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纳米技术
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生物医学工程
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药学
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BIOCHEMICAL PHARMACOLOGY
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2022
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IF 6.1
Chao Liu,Yuhong Jiang,Ganglei Liu,Zhushu Guo,Qianqian Jin,Dongju Long,Weihan Zhou,Ke Qian,Hua Zhao,Kuijie Liu
Background Chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract is a feature of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC). Targeting inflammatory signaling represents promising strategy for IBD treatment regimens. Methods Dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced colitis model was established in mice. Histopathological examinations were conducted by H&E staining and IHC staining. IL-1β, IL-10, and TNF-α were tested by ELISA kits. TargetScan was used to predict miRNAs that target PPARGC1A and luciferase activity assay was performed to validate the predicted binding. Results DSS-induced acute colitis model was successfully established in mice; photodynamic therapy (PDT) treatment partially improved DSS-induced colonic damages and cell inflammation. Microarray assays and integrative bioinformatics analysis identified PPARG coactivator 1 alpha (PPARGC1A) as a significantly differentially-expressed gene in PDT-treated IBD compared with non-treated IBD. PPARGC1A expression was downregulated in IBD clinical samples, DSS-induced colitis mice colons, and DSS-stimulated colonic epithelial cells, whereas partially upregulated by PDT treatment in DSS-stimulated cells. Single DSS stimulation significantly promoted cellular inflammation; PDT partially attenuated, whereas sh-PPARGC1A transduction further enhanced DSS effects on cancer cell inflammation. In colitis mice, DSS decreased PPRA-α and PPRA-γ proteins in mice colons; the in vivo effects of DSS were partially attenuated by PDT treatment, whereas amplified by sh-PPARGC1A transduction. Upstream miR-301a-3p targeted and inhibited PPARGC1A expression. Conclusions Collectively, PPARGC1A, which is downregulated in DSS-induced acute colitis and DSS-stimulated colonic epithelial cells, could be upregulated by PDT treatment. PPARGC1A knockdown could attenuate PDT therapeutic effects on DSS-induced acute colitis and DSS-stimulated colonic epithelial cells.
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胃肠病学
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免疫学
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
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2021
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IF 13.273
Ting Su,Furong Cheng,Yuji Pu,Jun Cao,Shuibin Lin,Guizhi Zhu,Bin He
Cancer has been one of the major healthcare burdens, which demands innovative therapeutic strategies to improve the treatment outcomes. Combination therapy hold great potential to leverage multiple synergistic pathways to improve cancer treatment. Cancer cells often exhibit an increased generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and antioxidant species compared with normal cells, and the levels of these species can be further elevated by common therapeutic modalities such as photodynamic therapy (PDT) or chemotherapy. Taking advantage that cancer cells are vulnerable to further oxidative stress, we aim to design a drug delivery system by simultaneously increasing the cellular ROS level, reducing antioxidative capacity, and inducing anticancer chemotherapy in cancer cells. Here, we designed a star-shape polymer, PEG(- b -PCL-Ce6)- b -PBEMA, based on the Passerini three-component reaction, which can both enhance ROS generation during PDT and decrease the GSH level in cancer cells. The polycaprolactone conjugated with photosensitizer Ce6 served as hydrophobic segments to promote micelle formation, and Ce6 was used for PDT. The H 2 O 2 -labile group of arylboronic esters pendent on the third segment was designed for H 2 O 2 -induced quinone methide (QM) release for GSH depletion. We thoroughly investigated the spectral properties of blank micelle during its assembling process, ROS generation, and H 2 O 2 -induced QM release in vitro . Moreover, this polymeric micelle could successfully load hydrophobic anti-cancer drug Doxorubicin (DOX) and efficiently deliver DOX into cancer cells. The triple combination of ROS generation, GSH elimination, and chemotherapy dramatically improved antitumor efficiency relative to each of them alone in vitro and in vivo .
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癌症治疗
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纳米医学
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COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
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2022
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IF 5.999
Han Hu,Ruiqi Li,Piao Huang,Zhimin Mo,Qi Xu,Tao Hu,Shijie Yao,Xiaofang Dai,Zushun Xu
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) has many exceptional advantages in cancer treatment, such as minor trauma, low toxicity side effects, and strong adaptability, effectively overcoming some obstacles of traditional therapy and providing more revolutionary opportunities for curing cancer. Chlorin e6 (Ce6) exhibits excellent singlet oxygen generation and conversion efficiency under near-infrared laser irradiation and is a promising PDT photosensitizer. However, its hydrophobicity, short half-life and lack of tumor specificity limit its in vivo anticancer application. Therefore, this work has designed and prepared a multifunctional nanoplatform, Ce6/ [email protected] , to efficiently deliver Ce6. Nanoparticles exhibit excellent dispersion and stability in deionized water, PBS and DMEM, and the blood half-life is 3.98 ± 0.31 h. The nanoplatform demonstrates effective tumor targeting and accumulation, overcoming the obstacles of the biological application of Ce6. Iron ions can exert a chemodynamic therapy (CDT) effect by reacting with overexpressed H 2 O 2 in the tumor to generate toxic hydroxyl radicals (·OH). Moreover, FeOOH nanoparticles effectively promote glutathione (GSH) consumption in tumor cells, which is conducive to accumulating reactive oxygen species (ROS). In brief, Ce6/ [email protected] nanoparticles realize the targeted delivery of Ce6 and mediate synergistic PDT/CDT against tumors, broadening the biomedical application of nanomaterials.
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纳米技术
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癌症治疗
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生物医学工程
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药学
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Biomaterials Research
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2023
·Vol. 27
·期 1
·1-20
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IF 11.3
Fu Shiyao,Wang Mingao,Li Bin,Li Xu,Cheng Jianjun,Zhao Haitian,Zhang Hua,Dong Aijun,Lu Weihong,Yang Xin
Background Multi-component nano-delivery systems based on chemotherapy (chemo)- photodynamic therapy (PDT)- chemodynamic therapy (CDT) have gained increased attention as a promising strategy to improve clinical outcomes in cancer treatment. However, there remains a challenge in developing biodegradable, biocompatible, less toxic, yet highly efficient multicomponent nanobased drug delivery systems (DDS). Here, our study presents the screening and development of a novel DDS based on co-assemblies natural small molecule (NSMs). These molecules (oleanolic acid, and betulinic acid) are combined with photosensitizers Chlorine6 (Ce6) and Cu 2+ that are encapsulated by tumor cell membranes. This nanocarrier encapsulated in tumor cell membranes achieved good tumor targeting and a significant improvement in tumor accumulation. Methods A reprecipitation method was used to prepare the co-assembled nanocarrier, followed by the introduction of Cu 2 + into the DDS (OABACe6 NPs). Then, by wrapping the surface of NPs with the cell membranes of 4T1 which is a kind of mouse breast cancer cells (CM@OABACe6/Cu NPs). and analysis of its structure and size distribution with UV–Vis, XPS, FT-IR, SEM, TEM, and DLS. The synergistic effects of in vitro chemotherapy, CDT and PDT and targeting were also validated by cellular and animal studies. Results It was shown that CM@OABACe6/Cu NPs achieved good tumor targeting and a significant improvement in tumor accumulation. In the composite nano-assembly, the NSMs work together with the Ce6 to provide effective and safe chemo and PDT. Moreover, the effect of reduced PDT due to the depletion of reactive oxygen species (ROS) by excess glutathione (GSH) in the tumor can be counteracted when Cu 2 + is introduced. More importantly, it also confers CDT through a Fenton-like catalytic reaction with H 2 O overexpressed at the tumor site. Conclusions By constructing CM@OABACe6/Cu NPs with homologous targeting, we create a triple synergistic platform for cancer therapy using PDT, chemo, and CDT. We propose here a novel combinatorial strategy for designing more naturally co-assembled small molecules, especially for the development of multifunctional synergistic therapies that utilize NSMs.
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纳米技术
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癌症治疗
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药物递送系统
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生物医学工程
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药学
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Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy
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2022
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IF 3.577
Ying Zhang,Peiyuan Li,Rixiang Su,Fangzhou Wen,Zhiruo Jia,Yingbin Lv,Jinyun Cai,Wei Su
Overuse of antibiotics has led to the emergence of multidrug resistant (MDR) bacteria.. Photothermal (PTT) and photodynamic therapy (PDT) have may be effective alternatives for antibiotics in the treatment of bacterial infections. In this study, based on chitosan (CS)-coated gold nanoparticles, a pH stimulus-responsive drug delivery system was developed, which can anchor to the cell membrane for photodynamic therapy and photothermal therapy, and enhance the therapeutic potential of curcumin (Cur). Release experiments showed that AuNPs/CS-Cur nanocomposites released curcumin in a pH-dependent manner, which may facilitate the drug to be delivered to the acidic bacterial infection environment. CS as the outer layer covered on gold nanoparticles could improve the dispersibility of Cur in aqueous solution, gold nanoparticles prevent rapid photobleaching of curcumin, thus ensuring the yield of singlet oxygen under irradiation, and enhance the electrostatic binding with bacteria cell membrane. Under light conditions, AuNPs/CS-Cur can produce a large amount of reactive oxygen species and heat to kill S. aureus and E. coli . Compared with free Cur-mediated PDT, the complex significantly improved the synergistic PTT/PDT photoinactivation ability against S. aureus and E. coli . In addition, AuNPs/CS-Cur had good biocompatibility. Therefore, AuNPs/CS-Cur possessed the characteristics of electrostatic targeting, photodynamic and photothermal antibacterial therapy, which would become an efficient and safe antibacterial nano-platform and provide new ideas for the treatment of bacterial infection.
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纳米技术
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药学
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生物医学工程
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微生物学
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治疗学
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
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2024
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IF 7.7
Hai-Yun Zhang,Guifang Wang,Yuxin Li,Ying Wen,Yan Zhang,Qiangsong Wang
The combination of multiple anti-tumor methods has shown significant application potential in overcoming the limitations of monotherapy. Photodynamic therapy (PDT) and chemotherapy combination is a promising strategy for reducing drug resistance and side effects. Here, inspired by the acidic environment of tumors, carboxymethyl chitosan-based pH-responsive nanovesicles were developed to co-deliver the chemotherapeutic drug doxorubicin (DOX) and photosensitizer 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA). The in vitro drug release studies revealed that drugs could be responsively released when nanoparticles were triggered by the acidic environment. The controlled-release behavior improved drug retention and reduced the administration time. Our nanoparticles could significantly enhance the killing effect of drugs on tumor cells and increase intracellular levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) compared to monotherapy, effectively achieving the effects of combined chemotherapy and PDT. The loaded DOX could kill tumor cells and the loaded 5-ALA could enhance the content of protoporphyrin IX (PpIX), resulting in excess ROS production to improve the effects of PDT. In summary, our nanoparticles could co-deliver the drugs and exert synergistical anti-tumor of PDT and chemotherapy by suppressing tumor cell proliferation and facilitating cell apoptosis.
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纳米技术
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癌症治疗
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药物递送系统
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生物医学工程
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药学
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
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2025
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IF 8.5
Wei Su,Ying Zhang,Yiqing Chen,Lini Huo,Fangzhou Wen,Jinyun Cai,Qikun Gong,Peiyuan Li
Bacterial infections impede skin wound healing, and antibacterial hydrogels have garnered significant attention in the field of wound care due to their combined therapeutic effects. In this study, an intelligent, responsive AC-Gel@Cur-Au hydrogel was developed using temperature-sensitive agarose and pH-responsive chitosan as the structural framework, infused with Gel@Cur and AuNR. The AC-Gel@Cur-Au hydrogels demonstrated excellent mechanical properties, swelling capacity, tissue adhesion, and biodegradability. Upon irradiation, the hydrogels exhibited effective photodynamic therapy (PDT), photothermal therapy (PTT), and heat-sensitive gel-sol conversion capabilities, allowing for the release of curcumin in response to temperature and pH changes. Through these synergistic effects, the AC-Gel@Cur-Au hydrogel displayed a rapid bactericidal effect against Escherichia coli ( E. coli ) and Staphylococcus aureus ( S. aureus ), effectively treating persistent biofilms. In vivo studies using a full-thickness defect model of S. aureus infection demonstrated that the hydrogel possessed strong antibacterial activity and enhanced wound healing capabilities, significantly reducing inflammation. Furthermore, the hydrogel significantly promoted granulation tissue formation, collagen deposition, and angiogenesis. Importantly, all the components of the AC-Gel@Cur-Au hydrogel were found to be non-cytotoxic, indicating good biocompatibility. This safe, synergistic antibacterial hydrogel holds great promise for the treatment of bacterial infections in wound healing.
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生物医学工程
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伤口愈合
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抗菌材料
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光疗
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药学科学
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Journal of Materials Chemistry A
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2020
·Vol. 9
·期 1
·413-422
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IF 11.301
Xiaohuan Chang,Junjie Fu,Dongxing Kou,Wenhui Zhou,Zhengji Zhou,Shengjie Yuan,Yafang Qi,Zhi Zheng,Sixin Wu
The introduction of alkali metal (AM) post-deposition treatment (PDT) has led to the consecutive breakthrough of world record efficiencies for Cu(In,Ga)Se2 photovoltaics. However, for the derivative Cu2SnZn(S,Se)4 (CZTSSe) solar cells, the corresponding verdict seems partially unjustified due to the difference in defect chemical environment and phase structure, and the most effective incorporation means of AMs is still a mystery. In this work, for the first time, we developed a dual AM synergistic incorporation strategy combining light and heavy AMs by post-depositing CsF after NaF-PDT to improve the efficiency of CZTSSe solar cells. The relevant microscopic-electrical advantages with regard to the different roles of NaF and CsF PDT are discussed in more detail. It was found that the Na atoms are randomly dispersed both in the grain interior (GI) and grain boundaries (GBs), significantly increasing the acceptor concentration and passivating the deep level defects to enhance the Voc. In contrast, the Cs atoms are mainly segregated at the GBs, primarily increasing the potential of the GBs and improving the FF. The prominent electric benefits of Cs at the GBs and Na in the GI finally increase the device efficiency from 10.12% to 12.16%. Our findings solve the difficulty in obtaining the available Voc and FF for future high efficiency research and should serve as a basis for the in-depth understanding of AM-PDT in kesterite photovoltaics.
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材料科学
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光伏技术
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半导体物理
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Theranostics
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2020
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IF 8.579
Chaoli Wang,Peng Chen,Youbei Qiao,Yuan Kang,Chaoren Yan,Zhe Yu,Jian Wang,Xin He,Hong Wu
Background : Biofilm infection caused by multidrug-resistant bacteria is difficult to eradicate by conventional therapies. Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is an effective antibacterial method for fighting against biofilm infection. However, the blocked photosensitizers outside of biofilm greatly limit the efficacy of PDT. Methods : Herein, a novel acid-responsive superporogen and photosensitizer (SiO 2 -P Ce6-IL ) was developed. Because of the protonation of the photosensitizer and the high binding energy of the polyionic liquid, SiO 2 -P Ce6-IL changed to positive SiO 2 -P IL + in an acidic microenvironment of biofilm infection. SiO 2 -P IL + could combine with negatively charged extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) and create holes to remove the biofilm barrier. To strengthen the interaction between SiO 2 -P IL + and EPS, SiO 2 -P IL + of high charge density was prepared by grafting the high-density initiation site of ATRP onto the surface of the SiO 2 base. Results : Due to the rapid protonation rate of COO - and the strong binding energy of SiO 2 -P IL + with EPS, SiO 2 -P Ce6-IL could release 90% of Ce6 in 10 s. With the stronger electrostatic and hydrophobic interaction of SiO 2 -P IL + with EPS, the surface potential, hydrophobicity, adhesion and mechanical strength of biofilm were changed, and holes in the biofilm were created in 10 min. Combining with the release of photosensitizers and the porous structure of the biofilm, Ce6 was efficiently concentrated in the biofilm. The in vitro and in vivo antibacterial experiments proved that SiO 2 -P Ce6-IL dramatically improved the PDT efficacy against MRSA biofilm infection. Conclusion : These findings suggest that SiO 2 -P Ce6-IL could rapidly increase the concentration of photosensitizer in biofilm and it is an effective therapy for combating biofilm infection.
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材料科学
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纳米技术
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生物医学工程
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微生物学
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药学
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