Deleted Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2(2)
Published: May 1, 2024
Abstract
Chirality
is
a
fundamental
property
in
nature,
which
essential
for
the
existence
and
survival
of
living
organisms.
Smart
responsive
chiroptical
materials
have
garnered
increasing
attention
due
to
their
unique
structural
characteristics
potential
applications.
Among
these,
azobenzene
(Azo),
as
typical
photoresponsive
chromophore,
plays
crucial
role
constructing
controlling
chiral
structures.
The
cis
‐
trans
isomerization,
liquid
crystallinity,
other
physicochemical
properties
allow
wide
range
tunability
stimuli‐responsive
materials.
Herein,
we
review
research
studies
field
chiral/achiral
Azo
building
blocks
multilevel
generation
well
switching,
summarize
recent
advances
on
applications
structures
from
micro
macro
levels.
Finally,
aim
provide
an
overview
challenges
new
opportunities
development
novel
smart
Journal of Hematology & Oncology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Sept. 12, 2022
Poor
targeting
of
therapeutics
leading
to
severe
adverse
effects
on
normal
tissues
is
considered
one
the
obstacles
in
cancer
therapy.
To
help
overcome
this,
nanoscale
drug
delivery
systems
have
provided
an
alternative
avenue
for
improving
therapeutic
potential
various
agents
and
bioactive
molecules
through
enhanced
permeability
retention
(EPR)
effect.
Nanosystems
with
cancer-targeted
ligands
can
achieve
effective
tumor
cells
utilizing
cell
surface-specific
receptors,
vasculature
antigens
high
accuracy
affinity.
Additionally,
stimuli-responsive
nanoplatforms
also
been
as
a
promising
strategy
against
tumors,
these
maintain
their
stealth
feature
under
conditions,
but
upon
homing
cancerous
lesions
or
microenvironment,
are
responsive
release
cargoes.
In
this
review,
we
comprehensively
summarize
field
active
number
studies
context
emerging
nanoplatform
development,
discuss
how
knowledge
contribute
further
improvements
clinical
practice.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
32(4)
Published: Oct. 23, 2021
Abstract
Surface‐independent
smart
antibacterial
coatings
with
on‐demand
antibiotics
release
profiles
have
attracted
increasing
attention
in
medical
instruments,
delivery
platforms,
and
implanted
devices.
Although
several
approaches
been
well
documented,
the
facile
preparation
of
onto
universal
substrates
high
loading
efficiencies,
tunable
drug
profiles,
excellent
performances
is
still
met
many
challenges,
especially
related
to
redundant
coating
material
synthesis
selective
substrate
fabrication
process.
To
resolve
this
issue,
authors
report
a
robust
method
towards
surfaces
on
various
via
one‐pot
integration
two
types
naturally
occurring
building
blocks,
aminoglycosides
protocatechualdehyde
presence
plant
enzyme
horseradish
peroxidase.
The
simultaneous
dynamic
imine
bonds
formation
enzymatic
polymerization
within
system
during
reaction
enable
diverse
surface‐independent
coatings,
which
can
demonstrate
promising
features
including
(i.e.,
pH‐responsive)
properties,
behaviors,
efficient
activities
both
vitro
vivo.
This
work
may
offer
new
opportunities
materials
by
bioinspired
all
natural
blocks.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Aug. 25, 2023
Precise
and
efficient
image-guided
immunotherapy
holds
great
promise
for
cancer
treatment.
Here,
we
report
a
self-accelerated
nanoplatform
combining
an
aggregation-induced
emission
luminogen
(AIEgen)
hypoxia-responsive
prodrug
multifunctional
combination
immunotherapy.
The
near-infrared
AIEgen
with
methoxy
substitution
simultaneously
possesses
boosted
fluorescence
photoacoustic
(PA)
brightness
the
strong
light
absorption
ability,
as
well
amplified
type
I
II
photodynamic
therapy
(PDT)
properties
via
enhanced
intersystem
crossing
process.
By
formulating
high-performance
paclitaxel
(PTX)
into
nanoparticles,
further
camouflaging
macrophage
cell
membrane,
tumor-targeting
theranostic
agent
is
built.
integration
of
PA
imaging
helps
to
delineate
tumor
site
sensitively,
providing
accurate
guidance
light-induced
PDT
effect
could
consume
local
oxygen
lead
severer
hypoxia,
accelerating
release
PTX
drug.
As
result,
chemotherapy
induces
immunogenic
death,
which
not
only
elicit
antitumor
immunity
suppress
primary
tumor,
but
also
inhibit
growth
distant
in
4T1
tumor-bearing
female
mice.
strategy
develop
agents
rational
molecular
design
boosting
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
61(33)
Published: June 11, 2022
Abstract
Tumor‐specific,
hypoxia‐activated
prodrugs
have
been
developed
to
alleviate
the
side
effects
of
chemotherapy
drugs.
However,
release
efficiency
is
restricted
by
degree
tumor
hypoxia,
which
further
leads
poor
cancer
treatment
effects.
On
other
hand,
oxygen
consumed
gradually
in
photodynamic
therapy
(PDT),
aggravates
hypoxia
at
site.
In
this
study,
we
combined
with
PDT
agents
promote
release,
thereby
improving
their
bioavailability
and
therapeutic
As
a
proof
concept,
mitochondria‐targeted
molecular
prodrug,
CS‐P
,
was
designed
synthesized.
It
can
be
selectively
activated
chemotherapeutic
drugs
photosensitizers,
then
discharge
after
light
irradiation.
The
design
strategy
proposed
paper
provides
new
idea
for
enhancing
prodrug
real‐time
monitoring
release.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
17(16), P. 15254 - 15276
Published: Aug. 3, 2023
Stimuli-responsive
functional
micro-/nanorobots
(srFM/Ns)
are
a
class
of
intelligent,
efficient,
and
promising
microrobots
that
can
react
to
external
stimuli
(such
as
temperature,
light,
ultrasound,
pH,
ion,
magnetic
field)
perform
designated
tasks.
Through
adaptive
transformation
into
the
corresponding
forms,
they
perfectly
match
demands
depending
on
different
applications,
which
manifest
extremely
important
roles
in
targeted
therapy,
biological
detection,
tissue
engineering,
other
fields.
Promising
srFM/Ns
be,
few
reviews
have
focused
them.
It
is
therefore
necessary
provide
an
overview
current
development
these
intelligent
clear
inspiration
for
further
this
field.
Hence,
review
summarizes
advances
stimuli-responsive
regarding
their
response
mechanism,
achieved
functions,
applications
highlight
pros
cons
stimuli.
Finally,
we
emphasize
existing
challenges
propose
possible
strategies
help
accelerate
study
field
promote
toward
actual
applications.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(34)
Published: March 21, 2024
Abstract
Due
to
the
intrinsic
porosity
and
photo‐regulated
pore
environment,
azobenzene
(Azo)
functionalized
covalent
organic
frameworks
(COFs)
show
great
potential
for
contaminant
removal.
However,
stability
degree
of
functionality
COFs
greatly
affect
subsequent
adsorption
capacity
selectivity.
Herein,
a
highly
stable
thiazole‐linked
COF
containing
phenolic
hydroxyl
groups
(OH‐COF)
is
constructed
by
using
4,4′,4′‐(1,3,5‐triazine‐2,4,6‐triyl)trianiline
2,5‐dihydroxyterephthalaldehyde
in
presence
sulfur,
which
shows
high
crystallinity
specific
surface.
Azo‐functionalized
((Azo)
x
‐COFs)
are
prepared
grafting
different
amounts
onto
OH‐COF
through
post‐modification,
whose
aperture
conveniently
tuned
grafted
amount.
The
size
‐COFs
also
can
be
reversibly
adjusted
under
UV
visible
light
irradiation
without
affecting
crystallinity.
Appropriate
amount
Azo‐grafted
0.1
‐COF
possessed
(1216.93
mg
g
−1
)
Congo
red
(CR).
While
1.0
CR
significantly
increased
2.9
times
reach
1489.96
after
irradiation.
selectively
separate
dye
molecules
with
sizes
based
on
size,
showing
excellent
reversibility
reusability.
As
such,
ability
photo‐regulate
interception
highlights
their
significance
functioning
as
smart
porous
nanomaterials
pollutant
removal
water
purification.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(29), P. 19609 - 19620
Published: July 11, 2024
Azobenzenes
(Ph-N═N-Ph)
are
known
as
the
most
widely
studied
molecular
photoswitches,
and
recent
rise
of
azoheteroarenes
(Het-N═N-Ph
or
Het-N═N-Het)
offers
great
opportunities
to
advance
this
already
mature
field.
A
common
limitation
is
that
azo-switches
generally
require
harmful
UV
light
for
activation,
which
hinders
their
application
across
various
fields.
Despite
efforts
in
developing
visible-light
azobenzenes
over
past
few
decades,
potential
heteroaryl
azoswitches
remains
largely
unexplored.
This
Perspective
summarizes
state-of-the-art
advancements
azoswitches,
covering
design
strategies,
structure-property
relationship,
applications.
We
highlight
distinctive
advantages
research
development
switches.
Furthermore,
we
discuss
challenges
emerging
field
propose
solutions
address
crucial
issues
such
spectral
red-shift
thermal
half-life.
Through
paper,
aim
provide
inspiration
further
exploration
field,
anticipation
growing
prosperity
bright
future
azoheteroarene
photoswitches.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 21, 2024
Miniaturized
droplets,
characterized
by
well-controlled
microenvironments
and
capability
for
parallel
processing,
have
significantly
advanced
the
studies
on
enzymatic
evolution,
molecular
diagnostics,
single-cell
analysis.
However,
manipulation
of
small-sized
including
moving,
merging,
trapping
targeted
droplets
complex
biochemical
assays
subsequent
analysis,
is
not
trivial
remains
technically
demanding.
Among
various
techniques,
light-driven
methods
stand
out
as
a
promising
candidate
droplet
in
facile
flexible
manner,
given
features
contactless
interaction,
high
spatiotemporal
resolution,
biocompatibility.
This
review
therefore
compiles
an
in-depth
discussion
governing
mechanisms
underpinning
manipulation.
Besides,
light-responsive
materials,
representing
core
light-matter
interaction
key
character
converting
light
into
different
forms
energy,
are
particularly
assessed
this
review.
Recent
advancements
materials
most
notable
applications
comprehensively
archived
evaluated.
Continuous
innovations
rational
engineering
expected
to
propel
development
manipulation,
equip
with
enhanced
functionality,
broaden
routine
investigations.
Small,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 10, 2025
Abstract
Covalent
organic
frameworks
(COFs),
known
for
their
exceptional
in
situ
encapsulation
and
precise
release
capabilities,
are
emerging
as
pioneering
drug
delivery
systems.
This
study
introduces
a
hypoxia‐responsive
COF
designed
to
encapsulate
the
chemotherapy
gambogic
acid
(GA)
situ.
Bimetallic
gold‐palladium
islands
were
grown
on
UiO‐66‐NH
2
(UiO)
form
UiO@Au‐Pd
(UAPi),
which
encapsulated
with
GA
through
membrane
formation,
resulting
core‐shell
structure
(UAPiGC).
Further
modification
hyaluronic
(HA)
created
@GA‐COF@HA
(UAPiGCH)
enhanced
tumor
targeting.
In
hypoxic
microenvironment,
collapses,
releasing
UAPi,
initiating
triple
therapeutic
response:
nanozyme‐catalyzed
therapy,
near‐infrared
II
(NIR‐II)
mild
photothermal
therapy
(mild‐PTT),
chemotherapy.
UAPi
exhibits
catalase
(CAT)‐like
peroxidase
(POD)‐like
activities,
generating
oxygen
alleviate
hypoxia
reactive
species
(ROS)
destruction.
acts
chemotherapeutic
agent
inhibits
heat
shock
protein
90
(HSP90),
enhancing
sensitivity.
vitro
vivo
studies
confirm
UAPiGCH’s
ability
induce
pyroptosis,
stimulate
dendritic
cell
maturation,
boost
T
infiltration,
demonstrating
its
potential
nanoplatform.
strategy
integrates
multiple
therapies
into
system,
offering
promising
applications
cancer
treatment.