Journal of Nanobiotechnology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: Oct. 25, 2024
Global
mortality
data
indicates
cancer
as
the
second-leading
cause
of
death
worldwide.
Therefore,
there's
a
pressing
need
to
innovate
effective
treatments
address
this
significant
medical
and
societal
challenge.
In
recent
years,
X-ray-induced
photodynamic
therapy
(X-PDT)
has
emerged
promising
advancement,
revolutionizing
traditional
(PDT)
for
deeply
entrenched
malignancies
by
harnessing
penetrating
X-rays
external
stimuli.
Recent
developments
in
X-ray
have
shown
trend
toward
minimizing
radiation
doses
remarkably
low
levels
after
proof-of-concept
demonstration.
Early
detection
real-time
monitoring
are
crucial
aspects
treatment.
Sophisticated
imaging
techniques
been
enhanced
introduction
luminescence
nano-agents,
alongside
contrast
nanomaterials
based
on
attenuation.
luminescence-based
vivo
offers
excellent
sensitivity
superior
image
quality
deep
tissues
at
reasonable
cost,
due
unhindered
penetration
unimpeded
auto-fluorescence
X-rays.
This
review
emphasizes
significance
responsive
theranostics,
exploring
their
mechanism
action,
feasibility,
biocompatibility,
prospects
imaging-guided
deep-seated
tumors.
Additionally,
it
discusses
applications
X-PDT
treating
breast
cancer,
liver
lung
skin
colorectal
cancer.
Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
7(1)
Published: March 4, 2022
Abstract
Colorectal
cancer
(CRC)
is
one
of
the
most
frequently
occurring
malignancy
tumors
with
a
high
morbidity
additionally,
CRC
patients
may
develop
liver
metastasis,
which
major
cause
death.
Despite
significant
advances
in
diagnostic
and
therapeutic
techniques,
survival
rate
colorectal
metastasis
(CRLM)
remains
very
low.
CRLM,
as
complex
cascade
reaction
process
involving
multiple
factors
procedures,
has
diverse
molecular
mechanisms.
In
this
review,
we
summarize
mechanisms/pathophysiology,
diagnosis,
treatment
CRLM.
We
also
focus
on
an
overview
recent
understanding
basis
CRLM
special
emphasis
tumor
microenvironment
promise
newer
targeted
therapies
for
further
improving
prognosis
patients.
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
28(5), P. 2303 - 2303
Published: March 1, 2023
Copper
serves
as
a
vital
microelement
which
is
widely
present
in
the
biosystem,
functioning
multi-enzyme
active
site,
including
oxidative
stress,
lipid
oxidation
and
energy
metabolism,
where
reduction
characteristics
are
both
beneficial
lethal
to
cells.
Since
tumor
tissue
has
higher
demand
for
copper
more
susceptible
homeostasis,
may
modulate
cancer
cell
survival
through
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
excessive
accumulation,
proteasome
inhibition
anti-angiogenesis.
Therefore,
intracellular
attracted
great
interest
that
multifunctional
copper-based
nanomaterials
can
be
exploited
diagnostics
antitumor
therapy.
this
review
explains
potential
mechanisms
of
copper-associated
death
investigates
effectiveness
biomaterials
field
Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
150(4)
Published: April 25, 2024
Abstract
Copper
is
a
necessary
micronutrient
for
maintaining
the
well-being
of
human
body.
The
biological
activity
organic
ligands,
especially
their
anticancer
activity,
often
enhanced
when
they
coordinate
with
copper(I)
and
(II)
ions.
its
compounds
are
capable
inducing
tumor
cell
death
through
various
mechanisms
action,
including
activation
apoptosis
signaling
pathways
by
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS),
inhibition
angiogenesis,
induction
cuproptosis,
paraptosis.
Some
copper
complexes
currently
being
evaluated
in
clinical
trials
ability
to
map
hypoxia
cancers,
locally
advanced
rectal
cancer
bulky
tumors.
Several
studies
have
shown
that
nanoparticles
can
be
used
as
effective
agents
chemodynamic
therapy,
phototherapy,
hyperthermia,
immunotherapy.
Despite
promising
copper-based
compounds,
use
subject
certain
limitations.
Elevated
concentrations
may
promote
growth,
metastasis
affecting
cellular
processes.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 10, 2025
Abstract
X‐ray
induced
photodynamic
therapy
(X‐PDT)
leverages
penetrating
to
generate
singlet
oxygen
(
1
O
2
)
for
treating
deep‐seated
tumors.
However,
conventional
X‐PDT
typically
relies
on
heavy
metal
inorganic
scintillators
and
organic
photosensitizers
produce
,
which
presents
challenges
related
toxicity
energy
conversion
efficiency.
In
this
study,
highly
biocompatible
phosphorescent
nanoscintillators
based
hydrogen‐bonded
frameworks
(HOF)
are
designed
engineered,
termed
BPT‐HOF@PEG,
enhance
in
hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HCC)
treatment.
BPT‐HOF@PEG
functions
simultaneously
as
both
scintillator
photosensitizer,
effectively
absorbing
transferring
abundant
.
Both
vitro
vivo
investigations
demonstrate
that
internalized
efficiently
produces
significant
quantities
of
upon
irradiation.
Additionally,
exposure
directly
inflicts
DNA
damage,
the
synergistic
effects
these
mechanisms
result
pronounced
cell
death
substantial
tumor
growth
inhibition,
with
a
inhibition
rate
up
90.4%
assessments.
RNA
sequencing
analyses
reveal
induces
apoptosis
Hepa1‐6
cells
while
inhibiting
proliferation,
culminating
death.
Therefore,
work
highlights
considerable
potential
efficient
HOF
nanoscintillators‐based
promising
therapeutic
approach
HCC,
providing
effective
alternative
negligible
patients
unresectable
Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews Nanomedicine and Nanobiotechnology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
14(4)
Published: April 13, 2022
Abstract
Copper‐based
nanomaterials
(Cu‐based
NMs)
with
favorable
biocompatibility
and
unique
properties
have
attracted
the
attention
of
many
biomedical
researchers.
Cu‐based
NMs
are
one
most
widely
studied
materials
in
cancer
treatment.
In
recent
years,
great
progress
has
been
made
field
biomedicine,
especially
treatment
diagnosis
tumors.
This
review
begins
classification
synthetic
strategies
NMs.
Then,
according
to
abundant
special
NMs,
their
application
biomedicine
is
summarized
detail.
For
imaging,
such
as
photoacoustic
positron
emission
tomography
multimodal
imaging
based
on
summarized,
well
improve
diagnostic
effectiveness.
Moreover,
a
series
structures
functions
underlying
property
activity
relationship
were
shown
highlight
promising
therapeutic
performance.
used
monotherapies,
photothermal
therapy
(PTT)
chemodynamic
(CDT).
sophisticated
design
composition,
structure,
surface
fabrication
can
endow
these
more
modalities
therapy.
To
further
efficiency
treatment,
combined
was
introduced
Finally,
challenges,
critical
factors,
future
prospects
for
clinical
translation
multifunctional
theranostic
agents
also
considered
discussed.
The
aim
this
provide
better
understanding
key
consideration
rational
increasingly
important
new
paradigm
agents.
article
categorized
under:
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Oncologic
Disease
Diagnostic
Tools
Vivo
Nanodiagnostics
Imaging
Bioactive Materials,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
24, P. 322 - 330
Published: Dec. 28, 2022
Photodynamic
Therapy
(PDT)
holds
a
great
promise
for
cancer
patients,
however,
due
to
the
hypoxic
characteristics
of
most
solid
tumors
and
limited
penetration
depth
light
in
tissues,
extensive
clinical
application
PDT
is
limited.
Herein,
we
report
microwave
induced
copper-cysteamine
(Cu-Cy)
nanoparticles-based
as
promising
treatment
overcome
resistance
combination
with
ferroptosis.
The
efficiency
Cu-Cy-mediated
dynamic
therapy
(MWDT)
tested
on
HCT15
colorectal
(CRC)
cells
via
cell
titer-blue
viability
assay
live/dead
reveal
that
Cu-Cy
upon
MW
irradiation
can
effectively
destroy
CRC
average
IC-50
values
20
μg/mL.
cytotoxicity
tumor
after
stimulation
be
alleviated
by
ferroptosis
inhibitor.
Furthermore,
mediated
MWDT
could
deplete
glutathione
peroxide
4
(GPX4)
enhance
lipid
peroxides
(LPO)
malondialdehyde
(MDA).
Our
findings
demonstrate
MW-activated
killed
inducing
superior
vivo
antitumor
efficacy
was
corroborated
tumor-bearing
mice
model.
Immunohistochemical
experiments
showed
GPX4
expression
level
+
group
significantly
lower
than
other
groups.
Overall,
these
nanoparticles
have
safe
prospect
deep-seated
inhibit
proliferation
ferroptosis,
which
provides
potential
solution
resistance.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
16(3), P. 4917 - 4929
Published: March 11, 2022
In
this
work,
a
fluoroquinolone
antibiotic
drug
(sparfloxacin
(SP))
was
selected
as
chemotherapy
and
photosensitizer
for
combined
therapy.
A
facile
chemical
process
developed
to
incorporate
SP
upconversion
nanoparticles
(UCNPs)
into
the
thermally
sensitive
amphiphilic
polymer
polyethylene
glycol-poly(2-hexoxy-2-oxo-1,3,2-dioxaphospholane).
vitro
in
vivo
experiments
showed
that
60%
of
molecules
can
be
released
from
micelles
thermal-sensitive
polymers
using
1
W
cm-2
980
nm
laser,
successfully
inhibits
cell
migration
metastasis
by
inhibiting
type
II
topoisomerases
nuclei.
Additionally,
intracellular
metal
ions
were
chelated
induce
cancer
apoptosis
decreasing
activity
superoxide
dismutase
catalase.
particular,
produced
singlet
oxygen
(1O2)
kill
cells,
triggered
UCNPs
when
irradiation
performed
with
laser.
Overall,
retained
weak
chemotherapeutic
effect,
achieved
enhanced
photosensitizer-like
effects,
able
repurpose
old
drugs
elevate
therapeutic
efficacy
against
cancer,
increase
specificity
suppressing
tumor
proliferation,
enhance
apoptosis.
Materials Horizons,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10(10), P. 4059 - 4082
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Radiotherapy
is
a
key
pillar
of
solid
cancer
treatment.
Despite
high
level
conformal
dose
deposition,
radiotherapy
limited
due
to
co-irradiation
organs
at
risk
and
subsequent
normal
tissue
toxicities.
Nanotechnology
offers
an
attractive
opportunity
for
increasing
the
efficacy
safety
radiotherapy.
Leveraging
freedom
design
growing
synthetic
capabilities
nanomaterial-community,
variety
engineered
nanomaterials
have
been
designed
investigated
as
radiosensitizers
or
radioenhancers.
While
research
so
far
has
primarily
focused
on
gold
nanoparticles
other
atomic
number
materials
increase
absorption
cross
section
tumor
tissue,
recent
studies
are
challenging
traditional
concept
high-