Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 28, 2024
Abstract
Surface‐enhanced
resonance
Raman
scattering
(SERRS)
in
the
second
near‐infrared
(NIR‐II)
window
has
great
potential
for
improved
phototheranostics,
but
lacks
nonfluorescent,
resonant
and
high‐affinity
dyes.
Herein,
it
is
designed
synthesize
a
multi‐sulfur
reporter,
NF1064,
whose
maximum
absorption
of
1064
nm
rigidly
resonates
with
NIR‐II
excitation
laser
while
possessing
absolutely
nonfluorescent
backgrounds.
Ultrafast
spectroscopy
suggests
that
fluorescence
quenching
mechanism
NF1064
originates
from
twisted
intramolecular
charge
transfer
(TICT)
excited
state.
Gold
nanorods
(AuNRs)
decorated
such
(AuNR@NF1064)
show
remarkable
SERRS
performances,
including
zero‐fluorescence
background,
femtomolar‐level
sensitivity
as
well
superb
photostability
without
photobleaching.
More
importantly,
AuNR@NF1064
exhibits
nonlinear
photothermal
effect
upon
plasmonic
fields
AuNRs
by
amplifying
non‐radiative
decay
thus
achieving
high
conversion
68.5%
further
augmentation.
With
properties,
nanoprobes
allow
high‐precision
intraoperative
guided
tumor
resection
within
8
min,
high‐efficient
hyperthermia
combating
drug‐resistant
bacterial
infection
living
mouse
body.
This
work
not
only
unlocks
dyes
imaging,
also
opens
up
new
method
boosting
efficiency
nanomaterials.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(22), P. 15251 - 15263
Published: May 23, 2024
Glioblastoma
(GBM)
poses
a
significant
therapeutic
challenge
due
to
its
invasive
nature
and
limited
drug
penetration
through
the
blood–brain
barrier
(BBB).
In
response,
here
we
present
an
innovative
biomimetic
approach
involving
development
of
genetically
engineered
exosome
nanocatalysts
(Mn@Bi2Se3@RGE-Exos)
for
efficient
GBM
therapy
via
improving
BBB
enzyme-like
catalytic
activities.
Interestingly,
photothermally
activatable
multiple
reactivity
is
observed
in
such
nanosystem.
Upon
NIR-II
light
irradiation,
Mn@Bi2Se3@RGE-Exos
are
capable
converting
hydrogen
peroxide
into
hydroxyl
radicals,
oxygen,
superoxide
providing
peroxidase
(POD),
oxidase
(OXD),
catalase
(CAT)-like
nanocatalytic
cascade.
This
consequently
leads
strong
oxidative
stresses
damage
cells.
vitro,
vivo,
proteomic
analysis
further
reveal
potential
disruption
cellular
homeostasis,
enhancement
immunological
induction
cancer
cell
ferroptosis,
showcasing
great
promise
anticancer
efficacy
against
with
favorable
biosafety
profile.
Overall,
success
this
study
provides
feasible
strategy
future
design
clinical
stimuli-responsive
medicine,
especially
context
challenging
brain
cancers
like
GBM.
The
year
2024
marks
the
50th
anniversary
of
discovery
surface-enhanced
Raman
spectroscopy
(SERS).
Over
recent
years,
SERS
has
experienced
rapid
development
and
became
a
critical
tool
in
biomedicine
with
its
unparalleled
sensitivity
molecular
specificity.
This
review
summarizes
advancements
challenges
substrates,
nanotags,
instrumentation,
spectral
analysis
for
biomedical
applications.
We
highlight
key
developments
colloidal
solid
an
emphasis
on
surface
chemistry,
hotspot
design,
3D
hydrogel
plasmonic
architectures.
Additionally,
we
introduce
innovations
including
those
interior
gaps,
orthogonal
reporters,
near-infrared-II-responsive
properties,
along
biomimetic
coatings.
Emerging
technologies
such
as
optical
tweezers,
nanopores,
wearable
sensors
have
expanded
capabilities
single-cell
single-molecule
analysis.
Advances
analysis,
signal
digitalization,
denoising,
deep
learning
algorithms,
improved
quantification
complex
biological
data.
Finally,
this
discusses
applications
nucleic
acid
detection,
protein
characterization,
metabolite
monitoring,
vivo
spectroscopy,
emphasizing
potential
liquid
biopsy,
metabolic
phenotyping,
extracellular
vesicle
diagnostics.
concludes
perspective
clinical
translation
SERS,
addressing
commercialization
potentials
tissue
sensing
imaging.
Nano Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(6), P. 2325 - 2333
Published: Jan. 30, 2025
In
vivo
optical
imaging
holds
great
potential
for
surgical
guidance
with
the
ability
to
intraoperatively
identify
tumor
lesions
in
a
bed
and
navigate
their
excision
real
time.
Nevertheless,
its
full
remains
underexploited,
mainly
due
dearth
of
high-performance
probes.
Herein,
hybrid
cell
membrane-biomimetic
near-infrared
II
surface-enhanced
Raman
spectroscopy
(NIR-II
SERS)
probes
are
reported
intraoperative
resection
orthotopic
glioblastoma.
A
novel
class
plasmonic
Au
nanorod
(AuNR)@Au-Ag
frames
is
developed
remarkable
properties
tunable
beyond
1700
nm.
We
demonstrate
exceptional
NIR-II
SERS
performance
both
vitro
biomimetic
created
AuNR@Au-Ag
membranes.
The
successfully
applied
an
glioblastoma
mouse
model
complete
removal
improved
outcomes.
This
study
presents
promising
strategy
precise
navigation.
Aggregate,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 6, 2025
ABSTRACT
Metal‐enhanced
fluorescence
(MEF)
represents
a
captivating
phenomenon
that
transpires
when
fluorophores
are
situated
in
close
vicinity
to
the
surface
of
metallic
nanostructures,
leading
nuanced
augmentation
their
fluorescent
characteristics.
Given
its
efficacy
enhancing
excitation
rates,
quantum
yield,
and
photostability,
MEF
has
firmly
established
itself
as
highly
valuable
tool
for
augmenting
biosensor
sensitivity,
bioimaging
clarity,
intensifying
therapeutic
responses.
Notably,
plasmonic
gold
inherently
advantageous
MEF,
have
been
widely
utilized
signal
amplification,
labeling,
theranostics.
In
this
endeavor,
we
undertake
comprehensive
examination
MEF‐enabled
meticulously
analyzing
fundamental
enhancement
mechanisms,
crucial
influencing
factors,
diverse
modes
enhancement.
Furthermore,
spotlight
exemplary
applications
these
nanostructures
biosensing,
bioimaging,
theranostics,
underscoring
revolutionary
potential.
Ultimately,
offer
glimpse
into
future
prospects
improvement
challenges
beset
gold‐based
MEF.
Our
attention
is
steadfastly
directed
toward
essential
scientific
questions
technical
hurdles
remain
be
surmounted,
inviting
readers
partake
an
exciting
exploration
dynamic
promising
field.
Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: June 7, 2024
Abstract
The
field
of
second
near‐infrared
(NIR‐II)
surface‐enhanced
Raman
scattering
(SERS)
nanoprobes
has
made
commendable
progress
in
biomedicine.
This
article
reviews
recent
advances
and
future
development
NIR‐II
SERS
nanoprobes.
It
introduces
the
fundamental
principles
highlights
key
window,
including
reduced
tissue
attenuation,
deep
penetration,
maximized
allowable
exposure,
improved
photostability.
discussion
directions
includes
refinement
nanoprobe
substrates,
emphasizing
tailoring
optical
properties
metallic
SERS‐active
nanoprobes,
exploring
non‐metallic
alternatives.
intricacies
designing
reporters
for
resonance
potential
these
to
advance
are
also
discussed.
integration
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
into
design
represents
a
cutting‐edge
approach
overcome
current
challenges.
examines
emergence
techniques
through‐tissue
detection,
toward
tomography.
acknowledges
instrumental
advancements
like
charge‐coupled
device
sensitivity
accelerated
imaging
speeds.
concludes
by
addressing
critical
aspects
biosafety,
ease
functionalization,
compatibility,
path
clinical
translation.
With
comprehensive
overview
achievements
prospects,
this
review
aims
illuminate
innovate
diagnostic
therapeutic
approaches
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(44)
Published: July 18, 2024
Abstract
Exploiting
photothermal
agents
with
second‐near‐infrared
(NIR‐II,
1000−1700
nm)
emission
and
a
high
conversion
efficiency
(PCE)
is
an
appealing
challenging
task.
Herein,
by
simultaneously
tailoring
the
D−A
interaction
planarity
in
fluorophores,
two
donor‐acceptor
(D−A)
−type
semiconducting
polymers
(SPs),
T‐BTP
B‐BTP,
are
constructed.
Compared
T‐BTP,
B‐BTP
shows
increased
intramolecular
interactions
improved
molecular
planarity,
leading
to
bathochromic‐shift
absorption,
NIR‐II
emission,
PCE.
Notably,
NPs
achieve
remarkable
PCE
of
84.7%,
which
among
highest
PCEs
SPs
fluorescence
imaging‐guided
therapy
(PTT).
Because
these
promising
features,
successfully
used
vascular
imaging
cancer
therapy.
This
study
provides
valuable
guidelines
for
development
high‐performance
SPs.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 5, 2025
Abstract
A
multimodal
fluorescent
probe
with
near‐infrared
excitation/emission,
exceptional
photostability,
and
superior
biocompatibility
is
essential
for
exploring
complex
life
science
challenges
significant
diseases.
Carbon
dots
(CDs),
due
to
their
rich
optical
properties
favorable
biocompatibility,
have
garnered
growing
interest
in
the
field
of
bioimaging.
Here,
it
demonstrated
first
time
that
nitrogen‐doped
CDs
(N‐CDs)
exhibit
frequency
up‐conversion
luminescence
(FUCL)
excitation
(λ
=
740–820
nm)
emission
723
S(NIR)
region.
These
N‐CDs
also
possess
outstanding
ability
target
biomolecules,
such
as
nucleic
acids.
Utilizing
a
self‐developed
imaging
microscope,
probes
enable
multifunctional
imaging,
including
visualization
mitosis
process
corresponding
changes
chromosome
diameter
onion
root
tip
cells;
dual‐modality
(fluorescence
intensity
lifetime)
multicolor
mouse
kidney
tissue
structure;
monitoring
cortical
vascular
distribution
blood
flow
dynamics
mice.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(36), P. 47348 - 47356
Published: Sept. 2, 2024
The
development
of
effective
multiphoton
absorption
(MPA)
materials
for
near-infrared
(NIR)
light-driven
photocatalysis
holds
great
significance.
In
this
study,
we
incorporated
two
multibranched
cyclometallated
iridium(III)
modules
with
varying
degrees
conjugation
onto
MPA-inert
metal–organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
to
active
MPA
performance.
Subsequently,
the
MOFs
were
further
modified
Co(II)
and
hyaluronic
acid
(HA)
fabricate
MINCH
MISCH,
respectively.
By
introducing
octupolar
molecules
expanding
conjugation,
MISCH
exhibited
a
larger
cross
section
efficient
NIR
light
improved
carrier
transfer,
leading
outstanding
photocatalytic
hydrogen
production.
Moreover,
HA
modification
enabled
achieve
specific
therapy
cancer
cells.
This
study
provides
valuable
insights
into
constructing
highly
photocatalysis,
presenting
potential
platform
in
tumor
treatment.