Nanoscale
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2017
·Vol. 9
·期 31
·11103-11118
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IF 7.367
Caixia Yue,Yuming Yang,Jie Song,Gabriel Alfranca,Chunlei Zhang,Qian Zhang,Ting Yin,Fei Pan,Jesús M. de la Fuente,Daxiang Cui
Lonidamine, an anticancer drug that acts on mitochondria, has poor water solubility. Mitochondria are the primary source of cellular reactive oxygen species (ROS), which are necessary for photodynamic therapy. Hence, a mitochondria-targeting drug delivery system loaded with Lonidamine and a ROS-produced photosensitizer could improve the bioavailability of Lonidamine and maximize photodynamic therapeutic efficiency. Here we report, for the first time, new IR-780 and Lonidamine encapsulated mitochondria-targeting thermosensitive liposomes (IL-TTSL). DSPE-PEG2000-NH2 was coupled with triphenylphosphine to form DSPE-PEG2K-TPP. The liposomes (IL-TTSL) were self-assembled from DPPC, DSPC, DSPE-PEG2K-TPP, cholesterol, IR-780 and Lonidamine. Coupled linker modified triphenylphosphine (TPP) is cationic and can selectively accumulate several hundred-fold within mitochondria. Once the liposomes are located inside mitochondria, 808 nm laser irradiation could trigger photosensitizer IR-780 to elevate the local temperature, which could be utilized in photothermal therapy and induce the release of Lonidamine from the thermosensitive liposomes. Meanwhile, IR-780 could release ROS for photodynamic therapy in mitochondria and increase photodynamic therapeutic efficiency. Our results showed that the surface modification of the liposomes with triphenylphosphine cations had good mitochondria-targeting ability. The liposomes exhibited good biocompatibility and all components of the empty liposomes were safe to be used in humans. Few reports were related to IR-780 being used in photodynamic therapy and we proved this function of IR-780. Overall, the stealth liposomes provide a promising new strategy to realize mitochondria-targeting thermosensitive chemo-, photodynamic and photothermal combination therapy with a single light source for lung cancer.
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癌症治疗
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药物递送系统
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纳米医学
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生物医学工程
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JOURNAL OF NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY
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2024
·Vol. 22
·期 1
·1-15
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IF 10.6
Sun Ying,Ma Yan-Yan,Shangguan Shijie,Ruan Yihang,Bai Tingjie,Xue Panpan,Zhuang Huilan,Cao Wenyu,Cai Huimei,Tang Enqi,Wu Zhou,Yang Mingzhen,Zeng Yixin,Sun Juan,Fan Yong,Zeng Xuemei,Yan Shuangqian
The activation of ferroptosis presents a versatile strategy for enhancing the antitumor immune responses in cancer therapy. However, developing ferroptosis inducers that combine high biocompatibility and therapeutic efficiency remains challenging. In this study, we propose a novel approach using biological nanoparticles derived from outer membrane vesicles (OMVs) of Escherichia coli for tumor treatment, aiming to activate ferroptosis and stimulate the immune responses. Specifically, we functionalize the OMVs by anchoring them with ferrous ions via electrostatic interactions and loading them with the STING agonist-4, followed by tumor-targeting DSPE-PEG-FA decoration, henceforth referred to as OMV/SaFeFA. The anchoring of ferrous ions endows the OMVs with peroxidase-like activity, capable of inducing cellular lipid peroxidation by catalyzing H 2 O 2 to • OH. Furthermore, OMV/SaFeFA exhibits pH-responsive release of ferrous ions and the agonist, along with tumor-targeting capabilities, enabling tumor-specific therapy while minimizing side effects. Notably, the concurrent activation of the STING pathway and ferroptosis elicits robust antitumor responses in colon tumor-bearing mouse models, leading to exceptional therapeutic efficacy and prolonged survival. Importantly, no acute toxicity was observed in mice receiving OMV/SaFeFA treatments, underscoring its potential for future tumor therapy and clinical translation.
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癌症治疗
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纳米技术
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免疫疗法
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生物医学工程
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分子生物学
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ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
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2017
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IF 7.504
Yajing Liu,Shaojia Zhu,Kaizhi Gu,Zhiqian Guo,Xiaoyu Huang,Mingwei Wang,Hesham M. Amin,Weihong Zhu,Ping Shi
Theranostic prodrug therapy enables the targeted delivery of anticancer drugs with minimized adverse effects and real-time in situ monitoring of activation of the prodrugs. In this work, we report the synthesis and biological assessment of the near-infrared (NIR) prodrug DCM-S-PPT and its amphiphilic copolymer (mPEG-DSPE)-encapsulated nanoparticles. DCM-S-PPT is composed of podophyllotoxin (PPT) as the anticancer moiety and a dicyanomethylene-4H-pyran (DCM) derivative as the NIR fluorescent reporter, which are linked by a thiol-specific cleavable disulfide bond. In vitro experiments indicated that DCM-S-PPT has low cytotoxicity and that glutathione (GSH) can activate DCM-S-PPT resulting in PPT release and a concomitant significant enhancement in NIR fluorescence at 665 nm. After being intravenously injected into tumor-bearing nude mice, DCM-S-PPT exhibited excellent tumor-activated performance. Furthermore, we have demonstrated that mPEG-DSPE as a nanocarrier loaded with DCM-S-PPT (mPEG-DSPE/DCM-S-PPT) showed even greater tumor-targeting performance than DCM-S-PPT on account of the enhanced permeability and retention effect. Its tumor-targeting ability and specific drug release in tumors make DCM-S-PPT a promising prodrug that could provide a significant strategy for theranostic drug delivery systems.
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药学
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生物医学工程
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癌症研究
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纳米技术
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ANALYTICAL LETTERS
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2023
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IF 2
Zheqi Fei,Baisen Chen,Xuemei Wei,Lili Lian,Xiyue Wang,Dawei Lou
Developing highly efficient adsorbents toward trace pollutant analysis in complex biological samples is a challenge in analytical chemistry. Herein, NiO/ZnO-coated carbon microspheres (denoted by NiO/ZnO@C) with a well-defined core–shell structure were prepared through hydrothermal treatment and subsequent pyrolysis in air to enrich malachite green (MG) and crystal violet (CV). Hydrophilic carbon microspheres played an important role in the formation of core–shell NiO/ZnO@C, which may lead to the deposition of Ni2+/Zn2+ upon the surface via acidic chelating ligands. Based on the Langmuir model, NiO/ZnO@C demonstrated high adsorption capacities of 333.3 and 192.3 mg/g for MG and CV, respectively. Moreover, the NiO/ZnO@C composite served as a dispersive solid-phase extraction adsorbent to determine MG and CV in aquatic products combined with ultra-high performance liquid chromatography. High linearity was obtained for analyte concentrations from 5 to 500 μg/L with correlation coefficients (r) exceeding 0.9991. The limits of detection of the method were 0.50 μg/L (MG) and 0.35 μg/L (CV) with relative standard deviations less than 7.47%. Furthermore, the developed method was employed to determine MG and CV in aquatic products.
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分析化学
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食品科学
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SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
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2025
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IF 4.6
Jing-Jing Qiao,Lu Fan,Jie-Li Zhou,Kai Wang
Cysteine (Cys) plays pivotal roles in redox homeostasis and metabolic regulation, with its dysregulation implicated in obesity-related hepatic disorders. Here, we developed a sulfur-substituted hemicyanine-based nanoprobe (Cys-NP) for photoacoustic imaging of hepatic Cys dynamics. The Cys-responsive molecular probe (Cys-MP) was encapsulated in mPEG-DSPE nanoparticles to overcome aqueous solubility limitations, yielding monodisperse nanoparticles with an average diameter of 28.7 nm and excellent colloidal stability. Sulfur substitution endowed the probe enhanced photoacoustic signals compared to oxygenated analogs, while selective Cys recognition triggered a bathochromic shift and yielded a detection limit of 0.13 μM. In high-fat-diet-induced obese mice, Cys-NP revealed significantly elevated hepatic Cys levels correlating with histopathological steatosis and hypercholesterolemia. This work establishes a nanotechnology-enabled strategy for mapping redox metabolism in metabolic diseases, offering both mechanistic insights and diagnostic potential.
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纳米技术
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分子成像
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代谢性疾病
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氧化还原生物学
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生物医学工程
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TALANTA
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2025
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IF 6.1
Mengxi Chen,Fang Xu,Shenyue Zhou,Yuanyuan Yu,Jiayu Xu,Lei Gan,Mengmeng Wang,Yuxia Sun,Haiyang Zhang,Weipeng Wang
Extracellular vesicles (EVs) and their cargos are increasingly being recognized as noninvasive diagnostic markers. The isolation of EVs from complex biological samples is crucial for subsequent analysis. Herein, a distearoyl phospholipid ethanolamine-functionalized zeolitic imidazolate framework (ZIF-8-DSPE) was developed, which combines the surface charge interaction of ZIF-8 with the synergistic effect of DSPE insertion into the phospholipid membrane of EVs to improve the EV isolating selectivity. Benefitting from this feature, it could be well compatible with the analysis of RNA and proteins in EVs. Furthermore, the ZIF-8-DSPE was utilized to isolate EVs from clinical plasma of primary colorectal cancer (CRC) patients, CRC patients with liver metastases (CRCLM) and healthy donors (HD). Proteomics results illustrated that 11 proteins were up-regulated in the CRCLM group compared to the CRC group, and 59 proteins were upregulated in the CRC group compared to the HD group. Furthermore, some proteins such as PRDX2, TFP1, FGG and F13A1 were found to be closely related to CRC progression and metastasis, and have the potential to be biomarkers for CRC. These findings proposed that it is a promising strategy to identify biomarkers from plasma EVs for early detection and disease monitoring of CRC.
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纳米技术
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癌症诊断
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细胞外囊泡研究
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材料科学
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临床蛋白质组学
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生物医学工程
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MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
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2025
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IF 5.1
Chao-Ping Hou,Ke Huang,Qiang Wang,Jin-Lan Yang,Hui-Bing Chen,Ying-Xia Zhang,Qi Liu,Zhi-Guang Li,Hui-Qing Li,Xu-Feng Wang
Tetrodotoxin (TTX), one of the most potent neurotoxins, poses a significant threat to consumer health. This study presents an advanced analytical method combining ion-paired reagent-assisted dispersive solid-phase extraction (ion-paired-dSPE) with hydrophilic interaction liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (HILIC-MS/MS), for the quantification of TTX residues in puffer fish. Edible tissue samples were extracted twice using a 1 % formic acid–methanol solution and purified via optimized ion-paired-dSPE procedures. TTX adsorbed onto the magnetic nano-adsorbents was subsequently eluted with an acetonitrile–water–formic acid solution (60:40:1, v/v/v). Detection was achieved through electrospray ionization in positive mode, with quantification performed in multiple reaction monitoring (MRM) mode. Correlation coefficients ( r ) in matrix-matched external standard curves ranged from 0.9995 to 0.9997. The limits of detection (LOD) and quantification (LOQ) in puffer fish tissues were 0.1 μg/kg and 0.3 μg/kg, respectively. Spiked recoveries at three concentrations in negative tissue samples ranged from 73.4 % to 87.5 %, with precision under 10.6 %. The method was validated in accordance with 2002/657/EC guidelines and successfully applied to TTX detection in cultured puffer fish samples.
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食品科学
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分析化学
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毒理学
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Journal of Materials Chemistry B
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2020
·Vol. 8
·期 9
·1841-1851
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IF 5.344
Qin Wang,Liming He,Donghao Fan,Wenlang Liang,Jiyu Fang
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that causes chronic inflammation of the joints of the body. Although liposomes are a promising drug delivery vehicle, there is still a challenge of using conventional liposomes for the treatment of RA due to their short circulation time and physicochemical instability in blood vessels. Here, we report the formation of polymerized stealth liposomes composed of 1,2-bis(10,12-tricosadiynoyl)-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine (DC8,9PC) and 1,2-distearoyl-sn-glycero-3-phospho-ethanolamine-poly(ethyleneglycol) (DSPE-PEG2000) with a thin-film hydration method, in which DC8,9PC molecules are cross-linked in the bilayer of the liposomes by UV irradiation and the PEG chains present at the surface of the liposomes provide a stealth layer. We demonstrate that the polymerized stealth liposomes are stable and show long circulation time in blood vessels. They can be internalized by cells without significant toxicity. After being injected into arthritic rats, the polymerized stealth liposomes with loaded dexamethasone (Dex) show long blood circulation time and accumulate preferentially in inflamed joints, consequently suppressing the level of proinflammatory cytokines (TNF-α and IL-1β) in joint tissues, reducing the swelling of inflamed joints and alleviating the progression of RA. We believe that polymerized stealth liposomes can be used as a promising drug delivery vehicle for various therapeutic applications.
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药理学
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药物递送系统
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风湿病学
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纳米技术
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Advanced Healthcare Materials
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2023
·Vol. 12
·期 11
·2202817
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IF 10
Tianguang Liu,Yanli Chen,Huizhe Wang,Mengyuan Cui,Jiaqi Zhang,Wancun Zhang,Peng Wang
Asymmetrical heptamethine cyanine with near-infrared (NIR) absorption is used for photothermal therapy (PTT) of cancer. Aiming to overcome the drawbacks caused by the high temperature of PTT, the development of asymmetrical heptamethine cyanine with photothermal and photodynamic properties is still an attractive strategy. Different from the traditional method of the heavy atom effect, in this work, the carboxyl or sulfonic groups are introduced into the indole ring or branch chain of asymmetrical heptamethine cyanine to afford a series of new phototherapy agents. After being encapsulated by DSPE-PEG 2000 , BSS-Et NPs exhibit robust photostability, efficient reactive oxygen species generation (49%), and excellent photothermal conversion efficiency of about 37.6% under 808 nm laser irradiation. BSS-Et NPs possess passive tumor-targeting properties in vivo to not only visualize the tumor by NIR fluorescence imaging but also eliminate the tumor without any recurrence by photodynamic therapy and PTT synergistic therapy under laser irradiation. In addition, benefitting from the characteristics of organic small molecules, they can be metabolized quickly through the liver without inducing toxicity in the whole body. In general, this study provides a new direction for the development of multifunctional phototherapy agents for cancer treatment.
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癌症治疗
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药物化学
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生物医学工程
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材料科学
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Advanced Healthcare Materials
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2023
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IF 10
Ye Yuan,Chunyu Tian,Qi Wang,Xinyu Qiu,Yufang Wang,Hulin Jiang,Jifu Hao,Yujing He
As a distinctly different way from apoptosis, ferroptosis can cause cell death through excessive accumulation of lipid peroxide (LPO) and show great potential for cancer therapy. However, efficient strategies for ferroptosis therapy are still facing great challenges, mainly due to insufficient endogenous H 2 O 2 or relatively high pH value for Fenton reaction-dependent ferroptosis, and the high redox level of tumor cells attenuates the oxidation therapy. Herein, an efficient lipid-based delivery system to load oxidation catalyst and glutathione peroxidase 4 (Gpx4) inhibitor is orchestrated, intending to amplify Fenton reaction-independent ferroptosis by bidirectional regulation of LPO accumulation. Ferric ammonium citrate (FAC), Gpx4 inhibitor sorafenib (SF), and unsaturated lipids are constructed into mPEG 2K -DSPE-modified liposomes (Lip@SF&FAC). Influenced by the high level of intratumoral glutathione, FAC can be converted into Fe 2+ , and subsequently the formed iron redox pair (Fe 2+ /Fe 3+ ) catalyzes unsaturated phospholipids of liposomes into LPO via a Fenton reaction-independent manner. Meanwhile, SF can downregulate LPO reduction by inhibiting Gpx4 activation. In vitro and in vivo antitumor experiments show that Lip@SF&FAC induces massive LPO accumulation in tumor cells and ultimately exhibits strong tumor-killing ability with negligible side effect. Consequently, this two-pronged approach provides a new ferroptosis strategy for predominant LPO accumulation and enhanced cancer therapy.
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肿瘤学
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药学
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生物医学工程
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Advanced Healthcare Materials
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2023
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IF 10
Ni Ding,Gangjian Luo,Huiting Li,Chengyuan Xing,Yuanji Gao,Wenjie Xi,Weijie Wu,Dan Wang,Lei Zheng,Yang Kang,Xinjin Chi
The mortality rate of sepsis remains high despite improvements in the diagnosis and treatment of sepsis using symptomatic and supportive therapies, such as anti-infection therapy and fluid resuscitation. Nucleic acid-based drugs have therapeutic potential, although their poor stability and low delivery efficiency have hindered their widespread use. Herein, it is confirmed that miR-223 can polarize proinflammation M1 macrophages to anti-inflammation M2 macrophages. A pH-sensitive nano-drug delivery system comprising β-cyclodextrin-poly(2-(diisopropylamino)ethyl methacrylate)/distearoyl phosphoethanolamine-polyethylene glycol (β-CD-PDPA/DSPE-PEG) is synthesized and developed to target M1 macrophages and miR-223 is encapsulated into nanoparticles (NPs) for sepsis treatment. NPs/miR-223 demonstrated in vitro pH responsiveness with favorable biosafety, stability, and high delivery efficiency. In vivo studies demonstrate that NPs/miR-223 are preferentially accumulated and retained in the inflammation site, thereby reducing inflammation and improving the survival rate of mice with sepsis while exhibiting ideal biosafety. Mechanically, NPs/miR-223 regulates macrophage polarization by targeting Pknox1 and inhibiting the activation of the NF-κB signaling pathway, thereby achieving an anti-inflammatory effect. Collectively, it is demonstrated that the miRNA delivery vector described here provides a new approach for sepsis treatment and accelerates the advancement of nucleic acid drug therapy.
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药学
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生物医学工程
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免疫学
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纳米技术
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治疗学
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COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
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2025
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IF 5.6
Ruyi Zhou,Hongxia Tian,Yu Xue,Wen Lv,Mingye Zhu,Jiangang Li,Shujuan Liu,Qiang Zhao
Developing an innovative phototherapy agent that integrates tumor diagnosis and treatment functions is crucial for improving the precision and efficacy of anti-tumor treatment. Traditional aza-dipyrromethene (aza-DP) dyes exhibited strong photothermal effects, high molar absorption coefficients, and good photostability, but their photodynamic effects were weak. Metal elements were introduced into the aza-DP structure to address this issue, thereby enhancing inter-system crossing (ISC) and improving the photodynamic effect. In this study, a series of Zn(II)-chelated aza-DP complexes were designed and synthesized as novel phototherapy agents. To further extend the absorption wavelength of aza-DP in the near-infrared region, strong electron-donating groups of N,N-dimethylaniline were introduced at the 1,7 positions for modification, and both photodynamic and photothermal effects were also improved. The nanoparticles prepared by coating the phototherapy agents as mentioned above with amphiphilic DSPE-mPEG 5000 exhibit excellent hydrophilicity and photostability. Under 660 nm laser irradiation, the nanoparticles exhibited good synergistic therapeutic effects in vivo , with significant anti-tumor effects and minimal accompanying side effects. Meanwhile, considering its excellent photothermal properties, photoacoustic imaging technology was utilized to provide comprehensive guidance for the precise localization of tumors in mice. The study shows that rational modification of traditional aza-DP-based synergistic phototherapy agents can yield unexpected enhancements in their therapeutic effects, providing new ideas for anti-tumor drug development.
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药物化学
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生物成像
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光疗
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纳米医学
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肿瘤学
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