Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 15, 2024
Abstract
Nanozymes
have
recently
gained
attention
for
their
low
cost
and
high
stability.
However,
unlike
natural
enzymes,
they
often
exhibit
multiple
enzyme‐like
activities,
complicating
use
in
selective
bioassays.
Since
H
2
O
are
common
substrates
these
reactions,
controlling
activation—and
thus
reaction
specificity—is
crucial.
Recent
advances
tuning
the
chemical
state
of
cerium
enabled
control
over
activation
pathways
tunable
peroxidase/haloperoxidase‐like
activities.
In
contrast,
on
an
element
oxidase/laccase
nanozymes
impact
its
activities
remains
unexplored.
Herein,
a
facile
one‐pot
method
is
presented
gram‐scale
synthesis
Fe‐based
with
compositions
Fe
3
4
C
by
adjusting
preparation
temperatures.
The
‐containing
samples
superior
laccase‐like
activity,
while
C‐containing
counterparts
demonstrate
better
oxidase‐like
activity.
This
divergent
behavior
linked
to
surface
species:
abundant
reactive
2+
promotes
activity
via
3+
‐superoxo
formation,
whereas
metallic
facilitates
OH
radical
generation
Controlled
improved
sensitivity
corresponding
biomolecule
detection,
which
should
inform
design
enhanced
specificity.
ACS Applied Bio Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 28, 2025
By
regulating
the
electron
density
of
atoms
within
reaction
active
center,
catalytic
activity
nanozymes
can
be
precisely
controlled,
thereby
enhancing
their
reactivity
and
sensitivity
in
applications
such
as
colorimetric
sensing.
In
this
study,
we
synthesized
metal
oxide
Fe-MMOov
nanozymes,
enriched
with
doping
defects
oxygen
vacancy
defects,
by
Fe-doped
LDH
an
ultrathin
2D
structure
through
roasting-induced
topological
transformation.
This
process
tunes
distribution
center
its
intrinsic
asymmetric
Zn-Ov-Fe
structure,
resulting
excellent
POD-like
OXD-like
multienzyme
activities.
enhancement
contributes
to
overall
effectiveness
colorimetry.
These
improvements
facilitated
successful
application
total
antioxidant
capacity
(TAC)
detection
various
fruit
juices
commercial
beverages.
Density
functional
theory
(DFT)
calculations
revealed
that
d-band
Fe
is
enhanced
Ov
microenvironment
nanozyme,
leading
improved
activity.
Based
on
this,
a
Fe-MMOov/TMB
visual
system
was
established
successfully
validated
for
analytes
ascorbic
acid,
cysteine,
glutathione.
It
further
integrated
mobile
platform
on-site
TAC
food
samples.
study
introduces
approach
nanozyme
design
sensing
while
also
presenting
rapid,
cost-effective,
dependable
strategy
miniaturization,
convenience,
widespread
applicability
detection.
We
demonstrate
how
introduction
vacancies
into
enhances
activity,
paving
way
development
more
efficient
catalysts
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 7, 2025
Dual-atom
nanozymes
(DAzymes)
have
garnered
considerable
attention
as
catalysts
for
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)-based
therapies,
effectively
leveraging
ROS
generation
within
the
tumor
microenvironment
(TME).
Herein,
we
introduce
FeMn-NCe
DAzymes,
which
are
meticulously
engineered
enhanced
peroxidase
(POD)-mimetic
activity
and
potent
radiosensitization
to
advance
radioimmunotherapy.
Density
functional
theory
(DFT)
calculations
reveal
that
DAzymes
lower
energy
barrier
increase
substrate
affinity,
enabling
highly
efficient
catalytic
performance.
Within
TME,
these
efficiently
convert
overexpressed
hydrogen
peroxide
(H2O2)
into
hydroxyl
radicals
(•OH),
potentially
activating
cGAS-STING
immune
pathway.
This
POD-mimetic
catalysis
is
further
accelerated
under
X-ray
irradiation,
significantly
enhancing
radiosensitization.
Additionally,
a
uniform
coating
of
ultrasmall
gold
nanoparticles
on
enhances
absorption
cancer
cells.
The
incorporation
STING
agonist
diABZI
onto
induces
long-term
antitumor
immunity,
reprograms
immunosuppressive
suppresses
growth
metastasis
following
single
low-dose
treatment.
work
highlights
valuable
strategy
designing
radiodynamic
immunotherapy.
ChemSusChem,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(3)
Published: Aug. 30, 2024
Understanding
electronic
effects
on
catalysis
from
a
mechanism
point
of
view
is
fundamental
significance
but
also
challenging.
We
herein
report
the
oxygen
reduction
reaction
(ORR)
with
Fe
porphyrins.
By
using
FeIII
tetraphenylporphyrin
(TPP-Fe)
and
tetra(pentafluorophenyl)porphyrin
(TPFP-Fe),
we
showed
their
different
electrochemical
chemical
behaviors
for
ORR.
Mechanism
studies
revealed
that
FeIII-superoxo
species
TPP-Fe
can
undergo
smooth
protonation
trifluoroacetic
acid
(TFA)
electron-deficient
TPFP-Fe
cannot
be
protonated
TFA.
The
reactivity
difference
between
origin
catalytic
ORR
behaviors.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 4, 2024
Abstract
Despite
considerable
advancements
in
the
treatment
of
colorectal
cancer
(CRC),
overall
survival
rate
for
patients
with
advanced
CRC
remains
below
50%,
primarily
due
to
challenges
posed
by
drug
resistance
and
metastasis.
Here,
a
novel
“Three‐in‐One”
Cu‐based
metal‐organic
framework
nanozyme
peroxidase‐like
(POD‐like)
activity
has
been
successfully
developed,
aiming
promote
cell
death
dual
targeting
oxidative
stress
copper
ion
homeostasis,
which
could
via
apoptosis
cuproptosis,
facilitate
hypoxia‐inducible
factor
1α
(HIF‐1α)
degradation,
leading
reversal
chemoresistance
tumor
therapy.
These
nanozymes,
composed
2‐propylimidazole
(Cu‐PrIm),
feature
distorted
Cu‐N4
catalytic
active
center
that
mimics
natural
enzyme
structures
consisting
histidine
residues,
endowing
them
enzyme‐like
activities.
The
antitumor
efficacy
Cu‐PrIm
nanozymes
is
validated
various
vivo
models
CRC.
Especially
exhibit
excellent
biocompatibility,
biodegradability,
tolerable
toxicity
profile
mouse
models,
making
strong
candidate
clinical
translation.
Taken
together,
study
introduces
therapeutic
paradigm
these
vulnerabilities
leveraging
potential
using
address
multiple
pathways
simultaneously.
Chemical Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
AIE
luminogens
(AIEgens)
are
a
class
of
unique
fluorescent
molecules
that
exhibit
significantly
enhanced
luminescence
properties
and
excellent
photostability
in
the
aggregated
state.
Recently,
it
has
been
found
some
AIEgens
can
produce
reactive
oxygen
species,
which
means
they
may
have
potential
enzyme-like
activities
thus
termed
"AIEzymes".
Consequently,
discovery
design
novel
with
emerged
as
new
exciting
research
direction.
Additionally,
enhance
catalytic
efficiency
traditional
nanozymes
by
direct
combination,
thereby
endowing
multifunctionality.
In
this
regard,
aggregation-induced
emission
(AIE)
properties,
represents
win-win
integration,
not
only
take
full
advantage
low
cost
stability
nanozymes,
but
also
incorporate
biocompatibility
fluorescence
AIEgens.
These
synergistic
compounds
bring
about
opportunities
for
various
applications,
making
AIEzymes
interest
biomedical
research,
food
analysis,
environmental
monitoring,
especially
imaging-guided
diagnostics.
This
review
will
provide
an
overview
latest
strategies
achievements
rational
preparation
AIEzymes,
well
current
trends,
future
challenges
prospective
solutions.
We
expect
work
encourage
motivate
more
people
to
study
explore
further
promote
their
applications
fields.
Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 15, 2024
Abstract
Nanozymes
have
recently
gained
attention
for
their
low
cost
and
high
stability.
However,
unlike
natural
enzymes,
they
often
exhibit
multiple
enzyme‐like
activities,
complicating
use
in
selective
bioassays.
Since
H
2
O
are
common
substrates
these
reactions,
controlling
activation—and
thus
reaction
specificity—is
crucial.
Recent
advances
tuning
the
chemical
state
of
cerium
enabled
control
over
activation
pathways
tunable
peroxidase/haloperoxidase‐like
activities.
In
contrast,
on
an
element
oxidase/laccase
nanozymes
impact
its
activities
remains
unexplored.
Herein,
a
facile
one‐pot
method
is
presented
gram‐scale
synthesis
Fe‐based
with
compositions
Fe
3
4
C
by
adjusting
preparation
temperatures.
The
‐containing
samples
superior
laccase‐like
activity,
while
C‐containing
counterparts
demonstrate
better
oxidase‐like
activity.
This
divergent
behavior
linked
to
surface
species:
abundant
reactive
2+
promotes
activity
via
3+
‐superoxo
formation,
whereas
metallic
facilitates
OH
radical
generation
Controlled
improved
sensitivity
corresponding
biomolecule
detection,
which
should
inform
design
enhanced
specificity.