Journal of Medicinal Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
67(5), P. 3244 - 3273
Published: Feb. 29, 2024
Camptothecin
(CPT)
is
a
potent
anti-cancer
agent
targeting
topoisomerase
I
(TOP1).
However,
CPT
has
poor
pharmacokinetic
properties,
causes
toxicities,
and
leads
to
drug
resistance,
which
limit
its
clinical
use.
In
this
paper,
review
the
current
state
of
research.
We
first
briefly
explain
CPT's
TOP1
inhibition
mechanism
key
hurdles
in
development.
Then
we
examine
strategies
overcome
limitations
through
structural
modifications
advanced
delivery
systems.
Though
alone
seem
insufficient
fully
enhance
therapeutic
potential,
structure-activity
relationship
analysis
provides
insights
guide
optimization
analogs.
comparison,
systems
integrating
controlled
release,
imaging
capabilities,
combination
therapies
via
stimulus-responsive
linkers
moieties
show
great
promise
for
improving
pharmacological
profile.
Looking
forward,
multifaceted
approaches
combining
selective
derivatives
with
systems,
informed
by
emerging
biological
insights,
hold
unleashing
potential.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
9(22)
Published: June 2, 2022
Abstract
Tumor
immunotherapy
is
only
effective
in
a
fraction
of
patients
due
to
low
response
rate
and
severe
side
effects,
these
challenges
clinics
can
be
addressed
through
induction
immunogenic
cell
death
(ICD).
ICD
elicited
from
many
antitumor
therapies
release
danger
associated
molecular
patterns
(DAMPs)
tumor‐associated
antigens
facilitate
maturation
dendritic
cells
(DCs)
infiltration
cytotoxic
T
lymphocytes
(CTLs).
The
process
reverse
the
tumor
immunosuppressive
microenvironment
improve
sensitivity
immunotherapy.
Nanostructure‐based
drug
delivery
systems
(NDDSs)
are
explored
induce
by
incorporating
therapeutic
molecules
for
chemotherapy,
photosensitizers
(PSs)
photodynamic
therapy
(PDT),
photothermal
conversion
agents
(PTT),
radiosensitizers
radiotherapy
(RT).
These
NDDSs
loaded
at
right
dose
place
time,
resulting
greater
effectiveness
lower
toxicity.
Immunotherapeutic
also
combined
with
achieve
synergic
effect
multi‐modality
approach.
In
this
review,
harnessed
load
multiple
PDT,
PTT,
RT
combination
promote
reduce
effects
cancer
treatment.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: May 23, 2023
The
immunologically
"cold"
microenvironment
of
triple
negative
breast
cancer
results
in
resistance
to
current
immunotherapy.
Here,
we
reveal
the
immunoadjuvant
property
gas
therapy
with
cyclic
GMP-AMP
synthase-stimulator
interferon
genes
(cGAS-STING)
pathway
activation
augment
aggregation-induced
emission
(AIE)-active
luminogen
(AIEgen)-based
photoimmunotherapy.
A
virus-mimicking
hollow
mesoporous
tetrasulfide-doped
organosilica
is
developed
for
co-encapsulation
AIEgen
and
manganese
carbonyl
fabricate
nanoadjuvant.
As
tetra-sulfide
bonds
are
responsive
intratumoral
glutathione,
nanoadjuvant
achieves
tumor-specific
drug
release,
promotes
photodynamic
therapy,
produces
hydrogen
sulfide
(H2S).
Upon
near-infrared
laser
irradiation,
AIEgen-mediated
phototherapy
triggers
burst
carbon
monoxide
(CO)/Mn2+.
Both
H2S
CO
can
destroy
mitochondrial
integrity
induce
leakage
DNA
into
cytoplasm,
serving
as
immunoadjuvants
activate
cGAS-STING
pathway.
Meanwhile,
Mn2+
sensitize
cGAS
STING-mediated
type
I
production.
Consequently,
potentiates
photoimmunotherapy
poorly
immunogenic
tumors
female
mice.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
124(5), P. 2699 - 2804
Published: Feb. 29, 2024
The
ability
to
gain
spatiotemporal
information,
and
in
some
cases
achieve
control,
the
context
of
drug
delivery
makes
theranostic
fluorescent
probes
an
attractive
intensely
investigated
research
topic.
This
interest
is
reflected
steep
rise
publications
on
topic
that
have
appeared
over
past
decade.
Theranostic
probes,
their
various
incarnations,
generally
comprise
a
fluorophore
linked
masked
drug,
which
released
as
result
certain
stimuli,
with
both
intrinsic
extrinsic
stimuli
being
reported.
release
then
signaled
by
emergence
signal.
Importantly,
use
appropriate
fluorophores
has
enabled
not
only
this
emerging
fluorescence
marker
for
but
also
provided
modalities
useful
photodynamic,
photothermal,
sonodynamic
therapeutic
applications.
In
review
we
highlight
recent
work
particular
focus
are
activated
tumor
microenvironments.
We
summarize
efforts
develop
other
applications,
such
neurodegenerative
diseases
antibacterials.
celebrates
diversity
designs
reported
date,
from
discrete
small-molecule
systems
nanomaterials.
Our
aim
provide
insights
into
potential
clinical
impact
still-emerging
direction.
Analytical Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
95(14), P. 5967 - 5975
Published: March 29, 2023
Hepatic
lipid
droplets
(LDs)
and
peroxynitrite
(ONOO-)
levels
are
closely
related
to
nonalcoholic
fatty
liver
disease
(NAFLD).
Additionally,
some
drug-induced
injury
(DILI)
is
often
associated
with
ONOO-.
Here,
we
constructed
screened
the
quasi-LDs-targeted
ONOO--responsive
fluorescent
probe
MBDP-Py+
investigate
interaction
of
NAFLD
DILI.
By
monitoring
upregulation
ONOO-
accumulation
LDs,
was
more
sensitive
efficient
than
tissue
staining
serum
markers
detection
in
evaluating
early
toxicity
diagnosing
anticancer-DILI.
More
importantly,
enhancement
fluorescence
signals
demonstrated
that
different
stages
NAFLD,
dominant
element
combined
DILI
mice
models.
As
degree
deepens,
synergistic
effect
two
will
lead
serious
damage.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
9(8)
Published: Jan. 22, 2022
Due
to
the
aggregation-caused
quenching
effect
and
near-infrared
I
poor
penetration
capabilities
of
common
fluorescent
molecules,
their
applications
in
visualized
imaging
photoactivated
treatment
are
limited.
Therefore,
new
II
(NIR-II)
molecule
(named
TST),
which
had
abilities
aggregation-induced
emission
(AIE)
photothermal
therapy
synthesized.
Moreover,
order
further
improve
its
yield
therapeutic
effect,
camptothecin
prodrug
(CPT-S-PEG)
novel
immune
checkpoint
inhibitor
AZD4635
used
co-assemble
with
TST
into
nanoparticles
for
drug
delivery.
On
account
strong
interaction
TST,
intramolecular
rotation
is
limited,
thereby
inhibiting
non-radiation
attenuation
promoting
fluorescence
generation
when
intact.
As
uptake
by
cancer
cells,
redox
sensitive
CPT-S-PEG
degraded
disintegrate.
The
released
enhances
non-radiative
expedites
conversion
because
removal
constraint
camptothecin.
Furthermore,
induces
immunogenic
cell
death
cells
releases
abundant
ATP
tumor
microenvironment
recruit
cells.
However,
superfluous
converted
immunosuppressive
adenosine
through
CD39-CD73-A2AR
pathway.
disintegration
just
blocks
this
pathway
timely,
achieving
favorable
synergistic
therapy,
chemotherapy,
immunotherapy.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
17(2), P. 1583 - 1596
Published: Jan. 3, 2023
The
immunotherapeutic
effect
elicited
by
photodynamic
therapy
(PDT)
is
attenuated
tumor
defense
mechanisms
associated
with
glutamine
metabolism,
including
the
metabolic
regulation
of
redox
homeostasis
and
limitation
immunosuppressive
microenvironment
(ITM).
Herein,
a
carrier-free
nanobooster
C9SN
dual
synergistic
effects
was
constructed
self-assembly
glutaminase
(GLS)
inhibitor
compound
968
(C968)
photosensitizer
Chlorin
e6.
C968-mediated
GSH
deprivation
through
inhibiting
metabolism
prevented
PDT-generated
reactive
oxygen
species
from
being
annihilated
GSH,
amplifying
intracellular
oxidative
stress,
which
caused
severe
cell
death
also
enhanced
immunogenic
(ICD)
effect.
In
addition,
genome-wide
analysis
carried
out
using
RNA-sequencing
to
evaluate
changes
in
transcriptome
induced
stress.
Thereafter,
neoantigens
generated
ICD
promoted
maturation
dendritic
cells,
thereby
recruiting
activating
cytotoxic
T
lymphocytes
(CTLs).
Meanwhile,
remodeled
ITM
blocking
polarize
M2-type
tumor-associated
macrophages
(TAMs)
into
M1-type
TAMs,
further
recruited
activated
CTLs.
Ultimately,
this
suppressed
primary
distant
tumors.
This
"kill
two
birds
one
stone"
strategy
would
shed
light
on
enhancing
immunogenicity
alleviating
immunosuppression
improve
PDT.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(6), P. 4683 - 4703
Published: Jan. 31, 2024
Organic
fluorescent
molecules
with
emission
in
the
second
near-infrared
(NIR-II)
biological
window
have
aroused
increasing
investigation
cancer
phototheranostics.
Among
these
studies,
Benzobisthiadiazole
(BBT),
high
electron
affinity,
is
widely
utilized
as
acceptor
constructing
donor–acceptor–donor
(D-A-D)
structured
fluorophores
intensive
(NIR)
absorption
and
NIR-II
fluorescence.
Until
now,
numerous
BBT-based
dyes
been
employed
tumor
phototheranostics
due
to
their
exceptional
structure
tunability,
biocompatibility,
photophysical
properties.
This
review
systematically
overviews
research
progress
of
small
molecular
focuses
on
molecule
design
bioapplications.
First,
engineering
strategies
fine-tune
properties
high-performance
are
discussed
detail.
Then,
applications
optical
imaging
phototherapy
highlighted.
Finally,
current
challenges
future
prospects
also
summarized.
believed
significantly
promote
further
BBT-derived
for