Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
124(2), P. 554 - 628
Published: Nov. 22, 2023
In
vivo
imaging
technologies
have
emerged
as
a
powerful
tool
for
both
fundamental
research
and
clinical
practice.
particular,
luminescence
in
the
tissue-transparent
near-infrared
(NIR,
700–1700
nm)
region
offers
tremendous
potential
visualizing
biological
architectures
pathophysiological
events
living
subjects
with
deep
tissue
penetration
high
contrast
owing
to
reduced
light–tissue
interactions
of
absorption,
scattering,
autofluorescence.
The
distinctive
quantum
effects
nanocrystals
been
harnessed
achieve
exceptional
photophysical
properties,
establishing
them
promising
category
luminescent
probes.
this
comprehensive
review,
between
light
tissues,
well
advantages
NIR
imaging,
are
initially
elaborated.
Subsequently,
we
focus
on
achieving
improved
by
optimizing
performance
nanocrystal
fluorophores.
ingenious
design
strategies
probes
discussed,
along
their
respective
biomedical
applications
versatile
modalities.
Finally,
thought-provoking
reflections
challenges
prospects
future
translation
nanocrystal-based
wisely
provided.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
30(47)
Published: Sept. 4, 2018
Abstract
The
near‐infrared
window
between
1000
and
1700
nm,
commonly
termed
the
“second
(NIR‐II)
window,”
has
quickly
emerged
as
a
highly
attractive
optical
region
for
biological
imaging.
In
contrast
to
conventional
imaging
in
visible
400
700
well
first
NIR
(NIR‐I)
900
NIR‐II
offers
numerous
merits,
including
higher
spatial
resolution,
deeper
penetration
depth,
lower
absorption
scattering
from
substrates
with
minimal
tissue
autofluorescence.
Noninvasive
techniques,
specifically
fluorescence
photoacoustic
(PA)
imaging,
have
embodied
attractiveness
of
several
agents
demonstrating
superior
performance
clinically
approved
NIR‐I
agents.
Consequently,
been
increasingly
explored
due
its
tremendous
potential
preclinical
studies
clinical
utility.
Herein,
progress
is
reported.
Starting
highlighting
importance
spectral
region,
emergence
latest
development
various
PA
probes
their
applications
are
then
discussed.
Perspectives
on
promises
challenges
facing
this
nascent
yet
exciting
field
given.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
48(11), P. 2967 - 3014
Published: Jan. 1, 2019
Brain
cancer,
especially
the
most
common
type
of
glioblastoma,
is
highly
invasive
and
known
as
one
devastating
deadly
neoplasms.
Despite
surgical
medical
advances,
prognosis
for
brain
cancer
patients
remains
dismal
median
survival
rarely
exceeds
16
months.
Drug
delivery
to
significantly
hindered
by
existence
blood-brain
barrier
(BBB),
which
serves
a
protective
semi-permeable
membrane
central
nervous
system.
Recent
breakthroughs
in
nanotechnology
have
yielded
multifunctional
theranostic
nanoplatforms
with
ability
cross
or
bypass
BBB,
enabling
accurate
diagnosis
effective
treatment
tumours.
Herein,
we
make
our
efforts
present
comprehensive
review
on
latest
remarkable
advances
BBB-crossing
nanotechnology,
an
emphasis
judicious
design
BBB
penetration,
efficient
tumour
accumulation,
precise
imaging,
significant
inhibition
cancer.
The
detailed
elucidation
this
anticipated
attract
broad
interest
from
researchers
diverse
fields
participate
establishment
powerful
theranostics.
Chemical Science,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
9(19), P. 4370 - 4380
Published: Jan. 1, 2018
In
recent
years,
owing
to
unsatisfactory
clinical
imaging
clarity
and
depths
in
the
living
body
for
early
diagnosis
prognosis,
novel
modalities
with
high
bioimaging
performance
have
been
actively
explored.
The
remarkable
headway
made
second
near-infrared
region
(NIR-II,
1000-1700
nm)
has
promoted
development
of
biomedical
significantly.
NIR-II
fluorescence
possesses
a
number
merits
which
prevail
over
traditional
NIR-I
(400-900
fundamental
research,
such
as
reduced
photon
scattering,
well
auto-fluorescence
improved
penetration
depth.
Functional
probes
instant
precise
feedback
vivo
information
are
at
core
this
modality
superb
imaging.
Herein,
we
review
recently
developed
fluorophores
including
carbon
nanotubes,
organic
small
molecules,
quantum
dots,
conjugated
polymers
rare-earth-doped
materials
present
superior
multifunctionality
regions
(1000-1700
nm).
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
30(29)
Published: May 28, 2018
Abstract
Precise
diagnostics
are
of
significant
importance
to
the
optimal
treatment
outcomes
patients
bearing
brain
tumors.
NIR‐II
fluorescence
imaging
holds
great
promise
for
brain‐tumor
with
deep
penetration
and
high
sensitivity.
This
requires
development
organic
fluorescent
agents
quantum
yield
(QY),
which
is
difficult
achieve.
Herein,
design
synthesis
a
new
molecule
aggregation‐induced‐emission
(AIE)
characteristics
reported
orthotopic
imaging.
Encapsulation
in
polymer
matrix
yields
AIE
dots
showing
very
QY
6.2%
large
absorptivity
10.2
L
g
−1
cm
at
740
nm
an
emission
maximum
near
1000
nm.
Further
decoration
c‐RGD
targeted
dots,
afford
specific
selective
tumor
uptake,
signal/background
ratio
4.4
resolution
up
38
µm.
The
NIR
facilitates
NIR‐I
photoacoustic
intrinsically
deeper
than
and,
more
importantly,
precise
tumor‐depth
detection
through
intact
scalp
skull.
research
demonstrates
molecules
their
dual
cancer
diagnostics.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: March 9, 2020
Abstract
Fluorescence
imaging
in
near-infrared
IIb
(NIR-IIb,
1500–1700
nm)
spectrum
holds
a
great
promise
for
tissue
imaging.
While
few
inorganic
NIR-IIb
fluorescent
probes
have
been
reported,
their
organic
counterparts
are
still
rarely
developed,
possibly
due
to
the
shortage
of
efficient
materials
with
long
emission
wavelength.
Herein,
we
propose
molecular
design
philosophy
explore
pure
fluorophores
by
manipulation
effects
twisted
intramolecular
charge
transfer
and
aggregation-induced
at
morphological
levels.
An
dye
emitting
up
1600
nm
quantum
yield
11.5%
NIR-II
region
is
developed.
fluorescence
blood
vessels
deeply-located
intestinal
tract
live
mice
based
on
dyes
achieved
high
clarity
enhanced
signal-to-background
ratio.
We
hope
this
study
will
inspire
further
development
evolution
bio-imaging.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
31(46)
Published: Oct. 1, 2019
Near-infrared
II
(NIR-II)
imaging
at
1100-1700
nm
shows
great
promise
for
medical
diagnosis
related
to
blood
vessels
because
it
possesses
deep
penetration
and
high
resolution
in
biological
tissue.
Unfortunately,
currently
available
NIR-II
fluorophores
exhibit
slow
excretion
low
brightness,
which
prevents
their
potential
applications.
An
atomic-precision
gold
(Au)
cluster
with
25
atoms
18
peptide
ligands
is
presented.
The
Au25
clusters
show
emission
1100-1350
the
fluorescence
quantum
yield
significantly
increased
by
metal-atom
doping.
Bright
can
penetrate
tissue
be
applied
vivo
brain
vessel
tumor
metastasis.
Time-resolved
blood-flow
significant
differences
between
healthy
injured
mice
different
diseases
vivo.
High-resolution
of
cancer
metastasis
allows
identification
primary
tumor,
vessel,
lymphatic
In
addition,
are
used
monitor
high-resolution
kidney
a
depth
0.61
cm,
quantitative
measurement
86%
cleared
from
body
without
any
acute
or
long-term
toxicity
dose
100
mg
kg-1
.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
121(15), P. 9243 - 9358
Published: July 20, 2021
Research
related
to
the
development
and
application
of
luminescent
nanoparticles
(LNPs)
for
chemical
biological
analysis
imaging
is
flourishing.
Novel
materials
new
applications
continue
be
reported
after
two
decades
research.
This
review
provides
a
comprehensive
heuristic
overview
this
field.
It
targeted
both
newcomers
experts
who
are
interested
in
critical
assessment
LNP
materials,
their
properties,
strengths
weaknesses,
prospective
applications.
Numerous
cataloged
by
fundamental
descriptions
identities
physical
morphology,
quantitative
photoluminescence
(PL)
PL
mechanisms,
surface
chemistry.
These
include
various
semiconductor
quantum
dots,
carbon
nanotubes,
graphene
derivatives,
nanodiamonds,
metal
nanoclusters,
lanthanide-doped
upconversion
downshifting
nanoparticles,
triplet–triplet
annihilation
persistent-luminescence
conjugated
polymer
semiconducting
multi-nanoparticle
assemblies,
doped
labeled
including
but
not
limited
those
based
on
polymers
silica.
As
an
exercise
these
ranked
several
application-related
functional
criteria.
Additional
sections
highlight
recent
examples
advances
analysis,
point-of-care
diagnostics,
cellular,
tissue,
vivo
theranostics.
drawn
from
literature
organized
material
particular
properties
that
leveraged
advantage.
Finally,
perspective
what
comes
next
field
offered.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
58(30), P. 10153 - 10157
Published: May 30, 2019
Abstract
In
vivo
fluorescence
imaging
in
the
second
near‐infrared
window
(NIR‐II)
affords
deep‐tissue
penetration
and
high
spatial
resolution.
Herein,
we
present
a
new
type
of
Tm
3+
‐sensitized
lanthanide
nanocrystals
with
both
excitation
(1208
nm)
emission
(1525
located
NIR‐II
for
optical
information
storage
decoding.
Taking
advantage
tunable
lifetimes,
multiplexed
encoding
capacity
is
enhanced
accordingly.
Micro‐devices
QR
codes
featuring
fluorescence‐lifetime
were
implanted
into
mice
successfully
decoded
through
time‐gated
technology.
In
vivo
fluorescence
imaging
in
the
second
near-infrared
window
(NIR-II)
has
been
considered
as
a
promising
technique
for
visualizing
mammals.
However,
definition
of
NIR-II
region
and
mechanism
accounting
excellent
performance
still
need
to
be
perfected.
Herein,
we
simulate
photon
propagation
NIR
(to
2340
nm),
confirm
positive
contribution
moderate
light
absorption
by
water
intravital
perfect
900-1880
nm,
where
1400-1500
1700-1880
nm
are
defined
NIR-IIx
NIR-IIc
regions,
respectively.
Moreover,
2080-2340
is
newly
proposed
third
(NIR-III)
window,
which
believed
provide
best
quality.
The
wide-field
microscopy
brain
performed
around
region,
with
optical
sectioning
strength
largest
depth
date.
We
also
propose
1400
long-pass
detection
off-peak
whose
exceeds
that
NIR-IIb
imaging,
using
bright
fluorophores
short
emission
wavelength.