Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 17, 2024
Introduction
Chiral
nanocarriers
enhance
therapeutic
efficacy
by
improving
in
vivo
stability
and
cellular
uptake.
Chemical
functionalization
reduces
cytotoxicity,
resulting
favorable
biocompatibility.
Nanoparticles
self-assemble
into
supraparticles,
enhancing
drug
delivery
through
improved
retention
loading.
Area
covered
This
review
covers
chiral
nanostructures
their
mechanisms,
applications
various
healthcare
applications.
Expert
Opinion
The
chirality
of
biomaterials
is
crucial
for
advancing
nanomedicine.
nanosystem
interacting
selectively
with
biological
molecules,
specificity
efficacy.
off-target
effects
improves
outcomes.
Research
has
focused
on
uptake
elimination
to
ensure
safety,
nanomaterials
also
show
promise
optical
sensing
gene
editing.
Their
biocompatibility
ability
supraparticles
may
make
them
ideal
systems.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(16)
Published: Feb. 21, 2024
Supramolecular
chirality-mediated
selective
interaction
among
native
assemblies
is
essential
for
precise
disease
diagnosis
and
treatment.
Herein,
to
fully
understand
the
supramolecular
chiral
binding
affinity-achieved
therapeutic
efficiency,
nanoparticles
(WP5⊃D/L-Arg+DOX+ICG)
with
chirality
transfer
from
arginine
(D/L-Arg)
water-soluble
pillar[5]arene
(WP5)
are
developed
through
non-covalent
interactions,
in
which
an
anticancer
drug
(DOX,
doxorubicin
hydrochloride)
a
photothermal
agent
(ICG,
indocyanine
green)
successfully
loaded.
Interestingly,
WP5⊃D-Arg
show
107
folds
stronger
capability
toward
phospholipid-composed
liposomes
compared
WP5⊃L-Arg.
The
enantioselective
further
triggers
chirality-specific
accumulation
cancer
cells.
As
consequence,
WP5⊃D-Arg+DOX+ICG
exhibits
extremely
enhanced
chemo-photothermal
synergistic
efficacy
(tumor
inhibition
rate
of
99.4%)
than
that
WP5⊃L-Arg+DOX+ICG
56.4%)
under
same
condition.
This
work
reveals
breakthrough
can
induce
surprisingly
large
difference
therapy,
providing
strong
support
significance
bio-application.
Chemical Communications,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
In
this
review,
we
summarize
five
different
types
of
pillar[5]arene-based
nanomaterials
and
their
applications
in
chemotherapy,
photodynamic
therapy,
photothermal
multimodal
synergistic
therapy
for
tumors.
New Journal of Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
The
study
presents
a
Fe
3
O
4
@C@Pt
nanozyme,
modified
with
folic
acid,
that
efficiently
targets
tumor
cells
and
inhibits
growth
through
combined
photothermal
therapy
catalysis.
ChemMedChem,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 20, 2025
Abstract
Macrocyclic
supramolecular
materials
play
an
important
role
in
encapsulating
anticancer
drugs
to
improve
the
efficiency
and
reduce
toxicity
normal
tissues
through
host‐guest
interactions.
Among
them,
pillar[n]arenes,
as
emerging
class
of
macrocyclic
compounds,
have
attracted
increasing
attention
drug
delivery
drug‐controlled
release
due
their
high
biocompatibility,
excellent
chemistry,
simplicity
modification.
In
this
review,
we
summarize
research
progress
pillar[n]arene‐based
nanodrug
systems
(SNDs)
recent
years
field
tumor
therapy,
including
release,
imaging
diagnostics
therapeutic
modalities.
Furthermore,
opportunities
major
limitations
SNDs
for
therapy
are
discussed.
Journal of Medicinal Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 26, 2025
Photodynamic
therapy
(PDT)
based
on
supramolecular
assembly
has
been
receiving
wide
attention
due
to
its
great
potential
application
in
clinical
treatment.
Herein,
we
report
a
photoelectron
"reservoir"
(SPR)
constructed
by
tetracationic
boron
dipyrromethene
(BODIPY)-based
macrocycle
(BBox·4Cl),
doxorubicin
(Dox),
and
tumor-targeted
β-cyclodextrin-grafted
hyaluronic
acid
(HACD).
Upon
irradiation,
BBox·4Cl
can
situ
catalyze
nicotinamide
adenine
dinucleotide
(NADH)
continuously
generate
electrons
inject
into
SPR,
which
further
transfers
oxygen,
inducing
highly
efficient
hydroxyl
radical
generation
even
under
hypoxia.
Synergistically,
Dox
SPR
as
"pump"
be
encapsulated
transport
photoelectrons
between
two
BODIPY
units,
while
HACD
"sponge"
enrich
the
electrostatic
interaction
concentrate
them
closer
space,
facilitates
intramolecular
intermolecular
transfer,
respectively,
significantly
enhances
of
radicals.
Meanwhile,
electron
replenishment
causes
NADH
depletion
redox
dysfunction,
thereby
accelerating
apoptosis
achieving
effective
synergistic
tumor
therapy.
Frontiers in Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: March 5, 2025
briefly
introduce
the
research
work
of
this
new
topic.Hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HCC)
has
fourth
highest
death
rate
among
all
cancer
types
worldwide.
Programmed
cell
(PCD)
is
a
key
biological
mechanism
for
controlling
progression,
tumor
expansion
and
metastasis.
In
addition,
Tumor
microenvironment
(TME)
critical
in
influencing
Overall
survival
(OS)
immune
response
to
immunotherapy
interventions.
From
multi-omics
perspective,
combination
PCD
TME
helps
predict
patients
with
liver
cancer.
Liu
et
al.
analyzed
changes
classifiers
used
classify
into
two
subgroups
(high
PVD-low
low
PVD-high
TME).
Next,
they
compared
somatic
mutation
(TMB),
response,
functional
annotation
between
groups.
Finally,
Western
blot
(WB)
was
performed.
Immunohistochemistry
(IHC)
assessed
on
Human
Protein
Map
(HPA).
PCD-TME
classifier,
23
PCD-related
genes
three
were
identified.
Using
model,
patients'
prognosis
treatment
can
be
accurately
predicted.
The
results
study
provide
tool
clinical
management
hepatocellular
help
develop
accurate
strategies
these
(Liu
2024).Fluorescence
imaging
near-infrared-II
region
advantages
centimeter-scale
tissue
penetration
micron-scale
spatial
resolution,
which
sparked
interest
visualizing
lymphatic
system.
Jin
prepared
HA@ICG
nanoparticles
based
NIR-II
fluorescence
characteristics
ICG,
inhibited
π-π
stacking
ICG
molecules,
had
an
ideal
particle
size
surface
modification,
good
duration
could
assess
local
microcirculation.
vitro
vivo
studies
demonstrated
that
it
excellent
photostability,
biosafety
visualization
ability
system,
expected
clinic
(Zhang
2024).
However,
further
needed
validation
disease
models
deep-seated
tissues.In
paper,
Prof.
Wang
coworkers
proposed
metal-organic
framework
(MOF)-based
nano-platform
mitochondrial-targeted
CO
gas
therapy
drug
therapy.
They
designed
thiol-functionalized
MOF
(UiO-66-SH)
combined
resveratrol
(RES)
form
UiO@FeCO@RES
nano-platform.
platform
capable
triggering
decomposition
by
ATP
within
cells,
releasing
RES
generating
gas,
achieving
synergistic
anti-cancer
effects
inhibiting
ATPase
disrupting
mitochondrial
function.
Experimental
show
effectively
target
mitochondria
release
ROS,
significantly
enhancing
killing
effect
cells
(Wang
2025).
This
strategy
combining
provides
ideas
treatment.In
mini-review
Fukuhara
focuses
application
progress
dynamic
stimuli-responsive
supramolecular
chemosensors
detection,
particular
attention
external
stimulus
solution-state
hydrostatic
pressure
its
role
systems.
Focusing
mechanical
force
pressure,
found
HeLa
regulates
influx
Ca²⁺
through
piezo
ion
channel,
mainly
affecting
intracellular
pathway,
have
restore
original
state
channel.
These
findings
suggest
importance
systems
(Matsumoto
different
pressure-responsive
peptide
scaffolds
development
reagents
promote
future
mechanobiology.In
summary,
we
highly
value
endeavors,
understandings,
outlooks
every
contributor
domain
therapeutic
biomaterials.
We
sincerely
hope
issue
offer
perspective
applying
chemistry
address
biomedical
issues
encourage
-depth
field.
Nano Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 19, 2024
Chirality-dependent
photocatalysis
is
an
emerging
domain
that
leverages
unique
chiral
light–matter
interactions
for
enabling
asymmetric
catalysis
driven
by
spin
polarization
induced
circularly
polarized
light
selection.
Herein,
we
synthesize
inorganic
polar
BaTiO3/BaCO3
nanohybrids
via
a
hydrothermal
method
employing
glucose
as
structural
inducer.
When
excited
opposite
light,
the
same
material
exhibits
significant
catalysis,
while
enantiomers
present
preference.
More
importantly,
preferred
undergoes
reversal
with
of
CD
signal.
Systematic
experimental
results
demonstrate
more
photogenerated
carriers
are
generated
in
semiconductors
under
suitable
irradiation,
including
spin-polarized
electrons,
which
inhibits
recombination
electron–hole
pairs
and
promotes
activation
oxygen
molecules
into
reactive
species,
thus
inducing
this
photocatalytic
feature.
This
study
provides
valuable
insights
development
highly
efficient
polarization-sensitive
perovskite
nanostructures
promising
candidates
next-generation,
multifunctional
device
applications.