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.
MedComm – Oncology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
3(1)
Published: March 1, 2024
Abstract
Rapid
growth
in
nanoparticles
(NPs)
as
delivery
systems
holds
vast
promise
to
promote
therapeutic
approaches
for
cancer
treatment.
Presently,
a
diverse
array
of
NPs
with
unique
properties
have
been
developed
overcome
different
challenges
and
achieve
sophisticated
routes
enhancement
series
therapies.
Inspiring
advances
achieved
the
field
therapy
using
NPs.
In
this
review,
we
aim
summarize
up‐to‐date
progression
addressing
various
challenges,
expect
elicit
novel
potential
opportunities
alternatively.
We
first
introduce
sorts
NP
technologies,
illustrate
their
mechanisms,
present
applications.
Then,
achievements
made
by
break
obstacles
delivering
cargoes
specific
sites
through
particular
are
highlighted,
including
long‐circulation,
tumor
targeting,
responsive
release,
subcellular
localization.
subsequently
retrospect
recent
research
treatments
from
single
therapy,
like
chemotherapy,
combination
chemoradiotherapy,
integrative
therapy.
Finally,
perspectives
impact
on
oncology
discussed.
believe
review
can
offer
deeper
understanding
Chemical Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(11), P. 4019 - 4030
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
This
study
presents
a
new
type
of
boron
carrier
for
neutron
capture
therapy
that
integrates
imaging,
lung
cancer
targeting
drug
and
carborane,
showcases
an
impressive
therapeutic
efficacy
against
tumors
both
in
vitro
vivo
.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
19(1), P. 281 - 306
Published: Jan. 2, 2025
A
revolutionary
transformation
in
biomedical
imaging
is
unfolding
with
the
advent
of
aggregation-induced
emission
luminogens
(AIEgens).
These
cutting-edge
molecules
not
only
overcome
limitations
traditional
fluorescent
probes
but
also
improve
boundaries
high-contrast
imaging.
Unlike
conventional
fluorophores
suffering
from
aggregation-caused
quenching,
AIEgens
exhibit
enhanced
luminescence
when
aggregated,
enabling
superior
performance.
This
review
delves
into
molecular
mechanisms
(AIE),
demonstrating
how
strategic
design
unlocks
exceptional
and
contrast,
which
crucial
for
distinguishing
healthy
diseased
tissues.
highlights
key
applications
AIEgens,
such
as
time-resolved
imaging,
second
near-infrared
window
(NIR-II),
advancement
sensitivity
to
physical
biochemical
cue-responsive
The
development
AIE
technology
promises
transform
healthcare
early
disease
detection
targeted
therapies,
potentially
reshaping
personalized
medicine.
paradigm
shift
biophotonics
offers
efficient
tools
decode
complexities
biological
systems
at
level,
bringing
us
closer
a
future
where
invisible
becomes
visible
incurable
treatable.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
32(36)
Published: June 24, 2022
Abstract
To
address
urgent
tasks
in
the
treatment
of
advanced
deep‐seated
tumors,
a
980
nm
absorbing
agent
with
aggregation‐induced
emission
tendency,
namely
TPE‐BT‐BBTD,
which
simultaneously
possesses
longest
absorption
wavelength
among
all
reported
AIE
molecules
is
developed.
The
functionality
deep
near‐infrared‐II
fluorescence
imaging
(NIR‐II
FLI)
and
outstanding
photothermal
performance
well‐tailored
for
pancreatic
cancer
treatment.
With
covalent
attachment
programmed
death‐ligand
1
(αPD‐L1)
antibody,
αPD‐L1@TPE‐BT‐BBTD
nanoparticles
show
precise
tumor
targeting
excellent
immunosuppression
reversal
ability.
Following
local
therapy,
immunogenic
vaccination
induced
to
trigger
infiltration
cytotoxic
T
lymphocytes
(CTLs)
tumors.
decreased
FoxP3
+
Treg
cells
M2‐like
macrophages
that
are
reversed
by
αPD‐L1,
CTLs
activity
further
enhanced
more
production
granzyme
B
(GrB),
much
accurately
leads
apoptosis
effectively
suppressed
spontaneous
metastases.
Overall,
based
NIR‐II
FLI‐mediated
photo‐immunotherapy
able
significantly
improve
control
primary
metastasis
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
17(20), P. 20218 - 20236
Published: Oct. 15, 2023
Low-temperature
photothermal
therapy
(PTT)
is
a
noninvasive
method
that
harnesses
the
effect
at
low
temperatures
to
selectively
eliminate
tumor
cells,
while
safeguarding
normal
tissues,
minimizing
thermal
damage,
and
enhancing
treatment
safety.
First
we
evaluated
transcriptome
of
cells
gene
level
following
low-temperature
observed
significant
enrichment
genes
involved
in
cell
cycle
heat
response-related
signaling
pathways.
To
address
this
challenge,
have
developed
an
engineering
multifunctional
nanoplatform
offered
all-in-one
strategy
for
efficient
sensitization
PTT.
Specifically,
utilized
MoS2
nanoparticles
as
core
generate
temperature
(40–48
°C).
The
was
coated
with
DPA
load
CPT-11
Fe2+
further
modified
PEG
iRGD
enhance
specificity
(MoS2/Fe@CPT-11-PEG-iRGD).
Laser-
acid-triggered
release
can
significantly
increase
intracellular
H2O2
content,
cooperate
ions
lipid
ROS
activate
ferroptosis.
Furthermore,
induced
arrest
temperature-sensitive
S-phase,
increased
levels
contributed
degradation
HSPs
protein
expression.
This
synergistic
approach
could
effectively
induce
death
by
sensitized
PTT
combination
ferroptosis
chemotherapy.
Our
also
maximize
eradication
prolong
survival
time
tumor-bearing
mice
vivo.
will
provide
more
possibilities
clinical
applications
potential
avenues
development
multiple
treatments.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
36(3)
Published: Oct. 20, 2023
Abstract
Chronic
wounds
caused
by
bacterial
infections
are
a
major
challenge
in
medical
fields.
The
hypoxia
condition
extremely
induces
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
generation
and
upregulates
the
expression
of
hypoxia‐inducible
factor,
both
which
can
increase
pro‐inflammatory
M1
subtype
macrophages
production
while
reducing
anti‐inflammatory
M2
macrophages.
Besides,
bacteria‐formed
biofilms
hinder
penetration
therapeutic
agents.
Encouraged
natural
motors
automatically
executing
tasks,
hypothesized
that
supplying
sufficient
(O
2
)
would
simultaneously
drive
agent
movement,
rescue
hypoxic
microenvironment,
disrupt
vicious
cycle
inflammation.
Here,
small
organic
molecule‐based
nanoparticles
(2TT‐mC6B@Cu
5.4
O
NPs)
possess
high
photothermal
conversion
efficiency
enzymatic
activities
developed,
including
superoxide
dismutase‐,
catalase‐,
glutathione
peroxidase‐like
activity.
2TT‐mC6B@Cu
NPs
exhibit
superior
ROS‐scavenging
abilities
synergistically
relieve
inflammation,
alleviate
conditions,
promote
their
deep
chronic
wound
tissues.
Transcriptome
analysis
further
demonstrates
2TT‐[email protected]
inhibit
biological
inside
bacteria.
Furthermore,
vivo
experiments
prove
NPs‐based
hyperthermia
effectively
eliminate
bacteria
to
healing.
Small,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
19(19)
Published: Feb. 12, 2023
Abstract
Extensive
efforts
have
been
devoted
to
the
design
of
organic
photothermal
agents
(PTAs)
that
absorb
in
second
near‐infrared
(NIR‐II)
bio‐window,
which
can
provide
deeper
tissue
penetration
is
significant
for
phototheranostics
lethal
brain
tumors.
Herein,
first
example
NIR‐II‐absorbing
small
molecule
(N1)
derived
from
perylene
monoamide
(PMI)
and
its
bio‐application
after
nano‐encapsulation
N1
function
as
a
nano‐agent
deep
orthotopic
glioblastoma
(GBM)
reported.
By
adopting
dual
modification
strategy
introducing
donor‐acceptor
unit
extending
π‐conjugation,
obtained
1000–1400
nm
region
exhibit
high
conversation
due
apparent
intramolecular
charge
transfer
(ICT).
A
choline
analogue,
2‐methacryloyloxyethyl
phosphorylcholine,
capable
interacting
specifically
with
receptors
on
surface
blood‐brain
barrier
(BBB),
used
fabricate
amphiphilic
copolymer
N1.
The
nanoparticles
demonstrate
efficient
BBB‐crossing
receptor‐mediated
transcytosis
well
nanoparticle
size
approximately
26
nm.
prepared
excellent
photoacoustic
imaging
growth
inhibition
GBM.
current
study
demonstrates
enormous
potential
PMI‐based
NIR‐II
PTAs
provides
an
phototheranostic
paradigm