Narrow Bandgap Schottky Heterojunction Sonosensitizer with High Electron–Hole Separation Boosted Sonodynamic Therapy in Bladder Cancer

Advanced Materials, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 36(26)

Published: March 29, 2024

Abstract Sonodynamic therapy (SDT) is applied to bladder cancer (BC) given its advantages of high depth tissue penetration and nontoxicity due the unique anatomical location near abdominal surface. However, low electron–hole separation efficiency wide bandgap sonosensitizers limit effectiveness SDT. This study aims develop a TiO 2 ‐Ru‐PEG Schottky heterojunction sonosensitizer with narrow for SDT in BC. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations experiments collectively demonstrate that reduced characteristic crystalline‐amorphous interface formed by deposition ruthenium (Ru) within shell layer . Thanks enhancement oxygen adsorption efficient pairs, promotes generation reactive species (ROS) under ultrasound (US) irradiation, resulting cell cycle arrest apoptosis tumor cells. The vivo results prove boosted subcutaneous orthotopic models while exhibiting good safety. adopts complex optimizing sonosensitizers, contributing progress improvement strategies presenting paradigm BC therapy.

Language: Английский

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A Copper/Ferrous‐Engineering Redox Homeostasis Disruptor for Cuproptosis/Ferroptosis Co‐Activated Nanocatalytic Therapy in Liver Cancer

Advanced Functional Materials, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 34(37)

Published: April 25, 2024

Abstract Cuproptosis and ferroptosis hold great promise for overcoming apoptotic resistance in liver cancer based on their unique metal‐driven cell death modalities. However, insufficient intracellular copper iron concentration, complicated tumor microenvironment (TME), unclear cross‐regulatory mechanisms between cuproptosis ferroptosis, severely restrict the therapeutic performance. Herein, copper‐doped hollow Prussian blue (CHP) nanozymes are rationally designed loading photosensitizer indocyanine green (ICG) O 2 ‐saturated perfluorohexane (PFH), denoted as ‐PFH@CHPI nanoparticles, to induce ferroptosis. In response specific TME, CHP can synergistically catalyze Fenton reactions consume endogenous glutathione, leading accumulation of reactive oxygen species. Upon near‐infrared irradiation, ‐PFH@CHPI‐enabled photothermal effect simultaneously accelerate catalytic trigger release photodynamic therapy promote oxidative stress. Notably, be effectively activated through Cu + ‐mediated dihydrolipoamide S‐acetyltransferase aggregation Fe–S cluster protein loss. Concurrently, tilt redox balance is favorable lipid peroxidation glutathione peroxidase 4 inactivation, resulting an augmented effect. Mechanistically, stress‐boosted jointly disrupt mitochondrial metabolism, which turn exacerbates stress, thus realizing a mutually enhanced This work may provide new guidance utilizing copper/ferrous‐engineering cuproptosis/ferroptosis synergetic therapy.

Language: Английский

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Doping Engineering of Piezo‐Sonocatalytic Nanocoating Confer Dental Implants with Enhanced Antibacterial Performances and Osteogenic Activity

Advanced Functional Materials, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 34(21)

Published: Jan. 30, 2024

Abstract Rescuing dental implants from plaque‐induced infection and implementing effective plaque control methods in a limited oral environment pose challenges for modern dentistry. To address this issue, Al ion doped strontium titanate/titanium dioxide nanotubes (Al‐SrTiO 3 /TiO 2 nanotubes, Al‐STNT) are designed as an ultrasound‐responsive nanocoating immobilized on the Ti implant surface. Introducing 3+ ions into inorganic sonosensitive SrTiO heterojunction induces oxygen vacancies disrupts lattice of . By overcoming bandgap barrier through ultrasonic stimulated piezoelectric effect, Al‐STNT produces more reactive species (ROS). In sonodynamic therapy (SDT) process, stimulus abundant ROS efficiently disrupting bacteria biofilm inhibiting metabolism. Moreover, specific nanoscale coating endows with osteogenic activity, facilitating formation rigid osseointegration between surface alveolar bone. mimicking human rats, demonstrates optimal postimplant while retaining its antibacterial ability sonosensitizer. Thanks to portability ultrasound instrument stability implant‐based sonosensitizer, strategy presents attractive option patients self‐treat secure long‐term success their implants.

Language: Английский

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Facile synthesis of advanced BaTiO3/CuPbSbS3 heterostructure photocatalyst with enhanced piezo-photocatalytic degradation performance

Nano Energy, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 124, P. 109463 - 109463

Published: March 7, 2024

Language: Английский

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Endoplasmic Reticulum‐Targeting Iridium(III) Nanosonosensitizer Amplifies Immunogenic Cell Death for Boosted Tumor Sono‐Immunotherapy

Advanced Functional Materials, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 34(26)

Published: Feb. 27, 2024

Abstract Reactive oxygen species (ROS)‐induced endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress in sonodynamic therapy (SDT) can elicit immunogenic cell death (ICD)‐initiated antitumor immunity for augmented sono‐immunotherapy. However, unsatisfactory activity and mediocre ER induction ability of sonosensitizers essentially restrict SDT efficacy ICD stimulation. Herein, a versatile ER‐targeting Iridium(III) nanosonosensitizer is developed as superior inducer boosted tumor An ingenious cholic acid (CA)‐functionalized sonosensitizer Ir‐CA well‐designed skillfully crosslinked with human serum albumin (HSA) to form HSA@Ir‐CA. With high stability, favorable tumor‐targeting ability, reduction‐responsiveness, HSA@Ir‐CA preferentially accumulates sites enhanced cellular uptake, followed by rapid disassembly responding intracellular reductive environment. The uncaged selectively accumulate precisely disrupt situ produced type I II ROS upon US irradiation high‐efficiency SDT. Moreover, the maximized eminently amplifies evoke robust systemic immunity, inhibiting growths primary/distant tumor, lung metastasis, recurrence. This combined immune checkpoint inhibitor (αPD‐L1) further achieves reinforced therapeutic outcome against immunologically “cold” tumor. study presents an effective paradigm optimize amplify ICD‐initiated responses

Language: Английский

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Multi‐Enzyme Mimetic MoCu Dual‐Atom Nanozyme Triggering Oxidative Stress Cascade Amplification for High‐Efficiency Synergistic Cancer Therapy

Angewandte Chemie International Edition, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 64(1)

Published: Aug. 22, 2024

Single-atom nanozymes (SAzymes) with ultrahigh atom utilization efficiency have been extensively applied in reactive oxygen species (ROS)-mediated cancer therapy. However, the high energy barriers of reaction intermediates on single-atom sites and overexpressed antioxidants tumor microenvironment restrict amplification oxidative stress, resulting unsatisfactory therapeutic efficacy. Herein, we report a multi-enzyme mimetic MoCu dual-atom nanozyme (MoCu DAzyme) various catalytic active sites, which exhibits peroxidase, oxidase, glutathione (GSH) nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADPH) oxidase mimicking activities. Compared Mo SAzyme, introduction Cu atoms, formation synergetic effects among enhance substrate adsorption reduce barrier, thereby endowing DAzyme stronger Benefiting from above enzyme-like activities, can not only generate multiple ROS, but also deplete GSH block its regeneration to trigger cascade stress. Additionally, strong optical absorption near-infrared II bio-window endows remarkable photothermal conversion performance. Consequently, achieves high-efficiency synergistic treatment incorporating collaborative therapy This work will advance applications DAzymes provide valuable insights for nanocatalytic

Language: Английский

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Nano-island-encapsulated cobalt single-atom catalysts for breaking activity-stability trade-off in Fenton-like reactions

Nature Communications, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16(1)

Published: Jan. 2, 2025

Language: Английский

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Chemical Design of Magnetic Nanomaterials for Imaging and Ferroptosis-Based Cancer Therapy

Chemical Reviews, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 14, 2025

Ferroptosis, an iron-dependent form of regulatory cell death, has garnered significant interest as a therapeutic target in cancer treatment due to its distinct characteristics, including lipid peroxide generation and redox imbalance. However, clinical application oncology is currently limited by issues such suboptimal efficacy potential off-target effects. The advent nanotechnology provided new way for overcoming these challenges through the development activatable magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs). These innovative MNPs are designed improve specificity ferroptosis induction. This Review delves into chemical biological principles guiding design ferroptosis-based therapies imaging-guided therapies. It discusses mechanisms attributes ferroptosis, composition MNPs, their mechanism action inducers, integration with advanced imaging techniques monitoring. Additionally, we examine convergence other strategies, chemodynamic therapy, photothermal photodynamic sonodynamic immunotherapy, within context nanomedicine strategies utilizing MNPs. highlights multifunctional surpass limitations conventional treatments, envisioning future drug-resistance-free, precision diagnostics treating recalcitrant cancers.

Language: Английский

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Sono‐Piezo Dynamic Therapy: Utilizing Piezoelectric Materials as Sonosensitizer for Sonodynamic Therapy

Advanced Science, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 8, 2025

Sonodynamic therapy (SDT) represents a promising approach for cancer treatment. Compared to photodynamic therapy, SDT offers increased penetration depth and higher precision. However, the practical application of is constrained by low water solubility, poor tumor specificity, metabolic susceptibility most sonosensitizers. Recent research has explored use piezoelectric materials as sonosensitizers in treatment inhibition bacterial growth. Upon ultrasound excitation, separation electron-hole (e--h+) pairs occurs within material. By improving crystal structure material or incorporating other nanoparticles prevent rapid recombination e--h+ pairs, accumulates charges conduction band valence band, achieving redox potential O2/·O2 -. This enables serve sonosensitizer, leading concept termed Sono-Piezo Dynamic Therapy (SPDT). review aims define SPDT, provide systematic overview historical development SDT, elucidate mechanisms which act Importantly, various will be discussed terms their feasibility, advantages, disadvantages sonosensitizers, offering new perspectives identifying

Language: Английский

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Surface-hydroxylated single-atom catalyst with an isolated Co-O-Zn configuration achieves high selectivity in regulating active species

Nature Communications, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16(1)

Published: March 11, 2025

Single-atom catalysts (SACs) are emerging as potent tools for the selective regulation of active species, offering substantial promise green and sustainable Fenton catalysis. However, current SACs face limitations due to specificity their supports, which only allow within certain oxidant systems. This constraint makes targeted across different systems challenging. In response, this study designs a SAC, termed CoSAs-ZnO, featuring surface hydroxylation an isolated asymmetric Co-O-Zn configuration. SAC can realize nearly 100% generation sulfate radicals (SO4•−) singlet oxygen (1O2) in peroxymonosulfate (PMS) peracetic acid (PAA) systems, respectively. Moreover, PMS-activated system efficiently treat electron-deficient-dominated refractory benzoic wastewater, achieving 100.0% removal multiple consecutive pilot-scale experiments. The PAA-activated facilitates rapid conversion benzyl alcohol benzaldehyde, with high selectivity 89.0%. Detailed DFT calculations reveal that hydroxyl groups on ZnO play critical role modulating adsorption configurations oxidants, thus enabling specific species each system. provides insights into design multifunctional applications paves way deployment wastewater treatment high-value chemical conversion. supports. Here, authors synthesised selectively generate

Language: Английский

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