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.
Accounts of Chemical Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
56(10), P. 1143 - 1155
Published: March 10, 2023
ConspectusPhototherapy
including
optogenetics,
photodynamic
therapy
(PDT),
photothermal
(PTT),
and
photoimmunotherapy
(PIT)
has
been
proven
to
be
effective
against
different
diseases.
However,
as
the
name
suggests,
phototherapy
requires
light
irradiation,
thus
its
therapeutic
efficiency
is
often
restricted
by
limited
depth
of
penetration
within
biological
tissue.
This
limitation
significantly
adverse
PDT
optogenetics
because
both
therapies
are
usually
activated
with
UV
visible
very
poor
tissue
efficiency.
Current
delivery
methods
involve
cumbersome
setups
require
optical
fiber
or
catheter
insertion,
which
not
only
restrict
movement
patients
but
also
impose
incompatibility
issues
chronic
implantation.
To
address
existing
challenges,
wireless
was
developed
through
various
approaches
over
recent
years,
relies
on
implantable
electronic
devices.
application
devices
invasion
during
implantation,
unwanted
heat
generation,
immunogenicity
these
devices.Over
applying
conversion
nanomaterials
transducers
for
garnered
much
interest.
Compared
fiber,
can
easily
injected
into
body
minimal
invasiveness
surface
functionalized
increase
their
biocompatibility
cell
accumulation
Commonly
applied
include
upconversion
nanoparticles
(UCNPs),
X-ray
nanoscintillators,
persistent
luminescence
(PLNPs).
UCNPs
nanoscintillators
respectively
convert
near-infrared
(NIR)
X-ray,
have
good
efficiency,
light,
suitable
activating
phototherapy.
PLNPs
excited
external
such
X-rays
NIR
retain
long
afterglow
after
removal
excitation
source.
As
a
result,
in
potentially
reduce
irradiation
time
from
sources,
minimizing
photodamage.
Account
aims
briefly
discuss
(i)
mechanisms
phototherapies,
(ii)
development
nanomaterials,
(iii)
phototherapy,
highlighting
how
they
relieve
current
challenges
(iv)
perspectives
future
Bioactive Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36, P. 96 - 111
Published: March 1, 2024
Endometrial
cancer
(EC)
stands
as
one
of
the
most
prevalent
gynecological
malignancies
affecting
women,
with
its
incidence
and
disease-related
mortality
steadily
on
rise.
Disulfiram
(DSF),
an
FDA-approved
medication
primarily
used
for
treating
alcohol
addiction,
has
exhibited
promising
anti-tumor
properties.
Studies
have
revealed
DSF's
capacity
enhanced
activity,
particularly
when
combined
copper.
The
novel
Copper-Cysteamine
(CuCy)
compound,
Cu
Chemical Engineering Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
483, P. 149040 - 149040
Published: Jan. 23, 2024
Among
metal-based
nanomaterials,
Copper-based
nanomaterials
(Cu-BNMs)
have
become
a
research
hotspot
in
the
biomedical
field
due
to
their
good
biocompatibility
and
unique
properties.
However,
there
are
fewer
systematic
summaries
of
copper-based
especially
synthesis
Cu-BNMs.
As
for
applications,
Cu-BNMs
been
widely
used
fields
antimicrobial,
imaging,
therapeutics,
showing
excellent
promising
Herein,
this
review
firstly
introduces
classification
various
methods
synthesizing
through
both
top-down
bottom-up
types.
Then,
applications
within
three
tumor
therapy
classified
summarized.
Finally,
challenges
faced
application
future
development
c
discussed
provide
basic
information
illustrations
Nanomaterials,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
11(10), P. 2474 - 2474
Published: Sept. 22, 2021
Rare
Earth
Upconversion
nanoparticles
(UCNPs)
are
a
type
of
material
that
emits
high-energy
photons
by
absorbing
two
or
more
low-energy
caused
the
anti-stokes
process.
It
can
emit
ultraviolet
(UV)
visible
light
near-infrared
(NIR)
luminescence
upon
NIR
excitation.
Due
to
its
excellent
physical
and
chemical
properties,
including
exceptional
optical
stability,
narrow
emission
band,
enormous
Anti-Stokes
spectral
shift,
high
penetration
in
biological
tissues,
long
luminescent
lifetime,
signal-to-noise
ratio,
it
shows
prodigious
application
potential
for
bio-imaging
photodynamic
therapy.
This
paper
will
briefly
introduce
mechanism
upconversion
(UCL)
focus
on
their
research
progress
achievements
bio-imaging,
bio-detection,
Materials Today Advances,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
17, P. 100330 - 100330
Published: Dec. 15, 2022
Ultrasound
(US)
is
considered
as
a
secure
external
stimulation
for
different
biomedical
applications
because
it
non-invasive,
non-toxic
and
brings
no
radiation
pollution.
Compared
with
traditional
ultrasonography
application,
US
has
now
attracted
more
attention
cancer
therapy.
It
treats
in
deeper
tissues
penetrates
far
than
light
does.
New
types
of
nanomaterials
have
been
developed
triggered
The
study
on
emerging
therapeutic
modality
by
also
increasing,
e.g.,
high
intensity-focused
ultrasound
(HIFU)
therapy,
sonodynamic
therapy
(SDT),
US-mediated
drug
delivery.
research
current
advances
nanomaterials-based
US-triggered
treatments
discussed
detail
this
review,
especially
the
underlying
mechanisms
better
effectiveness.
Furthermore,
challenges
prospective
evolution
US-based
fields
were
explained.
anticipated
that
our
manifestation
expanding
discipline
will
aid
advancement
basic
applications.
Nanomaterials,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
11(7), P. 1843 - 1843
Published: July 16, 2021
The
emerging
chemodynamic
therapy
(CDT)
has
received
an
extensive
attention
in
recent
years.
However,
the
efficiency
of
CDT
is
influenced
due
to
limitation
H