Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(36), P. 25270 - 25281
Published: Aug. 31, 2024
Photodynamic
therapy
(PDT)
has
recently
come
to
the
forefront
as
an
exceptionally
powerful
and
promising
method
for
treatment
of
cancer.
Existing
photosensitizers
are
predominantly
engineered
target
diverse
biomolecules,
including
proteins,
DNA,
lipids,
carbohydrates,
have
proven
greatly
enhance
efficacy
or
specificity
PDT.
However,
it
is
noteworthy
that
there
exists
a
conspicuous
scarcity
specifically
designed
RNAs.
Recognizing
crucial
multifaceted
roles
played
by
RNAs
in
various
cellular
processes
disease
states,
we
ventured
into
development
novel
RNA-targeting
photosensitizer,
named
Se-718,
PDT-based
cancer
therapy.
Se-718
been
exhibit
high
molar
absorption
coefficient
NIR
region,
which
effective
More
importantly,
demonstrated
distinct
capability,
evidenced
through
rigorous
testing
both
circular
dichroism
fluorescence
experiments.
Furthermore,
shown
display
type
I
II
photodynamic
properties.
This
unique
characteristic
enables
efficient
killing
cells
under
wide
range
oxygen
conditions,
normoxic
(21%
O2)
hypoxic
(2%
O2).
The
IC50
can
be
low
100
nM,
its
light-to-dark
toxicity
ratio
impressive
215
times
higher,
outperforming
most
currently
available.
Moreover,
vivo
studies
conducted
with
tumor-bearing
mice
excellent
antitumor
effects
safety
profile
Se-718.
Considering
outstanding
PDT
optimistic
may
provide
innovative
highly
option
therapeutics
near
future.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
33(48)
Published: Sept. 27, 2021
Photodynamic
therapy
(PDT)
has
aroused
great
research
interest
in
recent
years
owing
to
its
high
spatiotemporal
selectivity,
minimal
invasiveness,
and
low
systemic
toxicity.
However,
due
the
hypoxic
nature
characteristic
of
many
solid
tumors,
PDT
is
frequently
limited
therapeutic
effect.
Moreover,
consumption
O2
during
may
further
aggravate
tumor
condition,
which
promotes
proliferation,
metastasis,
invasion
resulting
poor
prognosis
treatment.
Therefore,
numerous
efforts
have
been
made
increase
content
with
goal
enhancing
efficacy.
Herein,
these
strategies
developed
past
decade
are
comprehensively
reviewed
alleviate
hypoxia,
including
1)
delivering
exogenous
directly,
2)
generating
situ,
3)
reducing
cellular
by
inhibiting
respiration,
4)
regulating
TME,
(e.g.,
normalizing
vasculature
or
disrupting
extracellular
matrix),
5)
hypoxia-inducible
factor
1
(HIF-1)
signaling
pathway
relieve
hypoxia.
Additionally,
-independent
Type-I
also
discussed
as
an
alternative
strategy.
By
reviewing
progress,
it
hoped
that
this
review
will
provide
innovative
perspectives
new
nanomaterials
designed
combat
hypoxia
avoid
associated
limitation
PDT.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
60(36), P. 19912 - 19920
Published: July 6, 2021
Abstract
Developing
Type‐I
photosensitizers
is
considered
as
an
efficient
approach
to
overcome
the
deficiency
of
traditional
photodynamic
therapy
(PDT)
for
hypoxic
tumors.
However,
it
remains
a
challenge
design
generating
reactive
oxygen
species
by
process.
Herein,
we
report
series
α,β‐linked
BODIPY
dimers
and
trimer
that
exclusively
generate
superoxide
radical
(O
2
−.
)
process
upon
light
irradiation.
The
triplet
formation
originates
from
effective
excited‐state
relaxation
initially
populated
singlet
(S
1
(T
states
via
intermediate
state.
low
reduction
potential
ultralong
lifetime
T
state
facilitate
generation
O
inter‐molecular
charge
transfer
molecular
oxygen.
energy
gap
‐S
0
smaller
than
between
3
thereby
precluding
Type‐II
exhibits
superior
PDT
performance
under
environment.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
144(25), P. 11326 - 11337
Published: June 16, 2022
Pyroptosis,
a
newly
characterized
form
of
immunogenic
cell
death,
is
attracting
increasing
attention
as
promising
approach
to
cancer
immunotherapy.
However,
biocompatible
strategies
activate
pyroptosis
remain
rare.
Here,
we
show
that
photocatalytic
superoxide
radical
(O2-•)
generator,
NI-TA,
triggers
in
cells.
NI-TA
was
designed
take
advantage
an
intramolecular
triplet-ground
state
splitting
energy
modulation
approach.
Detailed
studies
revealed
the
triggered
by
under
conditions
photoexcitation
proceeds
through
caspase-3/gasdermin
E
(GSDME)
pathway
rather
than
via
canonical
processes
involving
caspase-1/gasdermin-D
(GSDMD).
found
function
partial-O2-recycling
mode
action
and
trigger
provide
for
effective
ablation
even
hypoxia
(≤2%
O2).
In
case
T47D
3D
multicellular
spheroids,
good
antitumor
efficiency
stemness
inhibition
are
achieved.
This
work
highlights
how
chemistry
may
be
leveraged
develop
pyroptosis-inducing
agents.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: Oct. 19, 2022
Abstract
Given
that
Type-I
photosensitizers
(PSs)
have
hypoxia
tolerance,
developing
general
approaches
to
prepare
PSs
is
of
great
importance,
but
remains
a
challenge.
Here,
we
report
supramolecular
strategy
for
the
preparation
photodynamic
agents,
which
simultaneously
generate
strong
oxidizing
cationic
radicals
and
superoxide
radicals,
by
introducing
electron
acceptors
existing
Type-II
PSs.
As
proof-of-concept,
three
were
designed
co-assembled
with
classical
PS
produce
quadruple
hydrogen-bonded
agents.
The
photo-induced
transfer
from
adjacent
acceptor
occurs
efficiently,
leading
generation
+•
an
anionic
radical
acceptor,
further
transfers
oxygen
form
O
2
−•
.
In
addition,
these
agents
induce
direct
photocatalytic
oxidation
NADH
turnover
frequency
as
high
53.7
min
−1
,
offers
oxygen-independent
mechanism
damage
tumors.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
61(23)
Published: March 25, 2022
Abstract
We
report
a
cationic
porphyrin
5,10,15,20‐tetrakis‐(4‐
N
‐methylpyridyl)‐porphyrin
(TMPyP)
that
can
respond
to
specific
bacteria,
followed
by
adaptable
photodynamic/photothermal
therapy
processes.
TMPyP
could
be
reduced
phlorin
facultative
anaerobes
with
strong
reducing
ability
such
as
E.
coli
and
S.
typhimurium
in
hypoxic
environments,
possessing
NIR
absorption
remarkable
photothermal
conversion
capacity,
thus
demonstrating
excellent
antimicrobial
activity
(>99
%)
therapy.
While
an
aerobic
environment
functioned
typical
photosensitizer
killed
bacteria
effectively
(>99.9
photodynamic
By
forming
host–guest
complex
cucurbit[7]uril,
the
biocompatibility
of
significantly
improved.
This
kind
bacteria‐responsive
shows
specificity
adaptivity
treatment
holds
potential
non‐invasive
treatments
bacterial
infections.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
123(18), P. 11047 - 11136
Published: Sept. 7, 2023
Advances
in
nanotechnology
and
nanomaterials
have
attracted
considerable
interest
play
key
roles
scientific
innovations
diverse
fields.
In
particular,
increased
attention
has
been
focused
on
carbon-based
exhibiting
extended
structures
unique
properties.
Among
these
materials,
zero-dimensional
structures,
including
fullerenes,
carbon
nano-onions,
nanodiamonds,
dots,
possess
excellent
bioaffinities
superior
fluorescence
properties
that
make
suitable
for
application
to
environmental
biological
sensing,
imaging,
therapeutics.
This
review
provides
a
systematic
overview
of
the
classification
structural
properties,
design
principles
preparation
methods,
optical
sensing
applications
nanomaterials.
Recent
interesting
breakthroughs
sensitive
selective
imaging
heavy
metal
pollutants,
hazardous
substances,
bioactive
molecules
as
well
information
encryption,
super-resolution
photoacoustic
phototherapy
nanomedicine
delivery
are
main
focus
this
review.
Finally,
future
challenges
prospects
materials
highlighted
envisaged.
presents
comprehensive
basis
directions
designing,
developing,
applying
fascinating
fluorescent
sensors
fabricated
based
specific
requirements
numerous
research
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
33(32)
Published: July 5, 2021
A
critical
issue
in
photodynamic
therapy
(PDT)
is
inadequate
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
generation
tumors,
causing
inevitable
survival
of
tumor
cells
that
usually
results
recurrence
and
metastasis.
Existing
photosensitizers
frequently
suffer
from
relatively
low
light-to-ROS
conversion
efficiency
with
far-red/near-infrared
(NIR)
light
excitation
due
to
low-lying
excited
states
lead
rapid
non-radiative
decays.
Here,
a
neutral
Ir(III)
complex
bearing
distyryl
boron
dipyrromethene
(BODIPY-Ir)
reported
efficiently
produce
both
ROS
hyperthermia
upon
far-red
activation
for
potentiating
vivo
suppression
through
micellization
BODIPY-Ir
form
"Micelle-Ir".
absorbs
strongly
at
550-750
nm
band
maximum
685
nm,
possesses
long-lived
triplet
state
sufficient
Upon
micellization,
forms
J-type
aggregates
within
Micelle-Ir,
which
boosts
singlet
the
photothermal
effect
high
molar
extinction
coefficient
amplification
light-to-ROS/heat
conversion,
severe
cell
apoptosis.
Bifunctional
Micelle-Ir
accumulates
tumors
completely
destroys
orthotopic
4T1
breast
via
synergistic
PDT/photothermal
(PTT)
damage
under
irradiation,
enables
remarkable
metastatic
nodules
lungs,
together
without
significant
dark
cytotoxicity.
The
present
study
offers
an
emerging
approach
develop
far-red/NIR
toward
potent
cancer
therapy.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
145(1), P. 334 - 344
Published: Dec. 27, 2022
Phototheranostics
has
received
sustained
attention
due
to
its
great
potential
in
revolutionizing
conventional
strategies
of
cancer
treatment.
However,
trapped
by
the
complexity,
poor
reproducibility,
insufficient
phototheranostic
outputs,
and
inevitable
damage
normal
tissue
most
multicomponent
systems,
clinical
translation
been
severely
hindered.
Therefore,
exploration
"one
for
all"
smart
agents
with
versatile
functionalities
remains
an
appealing
yet
enormously
challenging
task.
Herein,
a
reversibly
pH-switchable
near-infrared
second
photosensitizer
featuring
aggregation-induced
emission
was
tactfully
designed
molecular
engineering
precise
tumor-targeting
fluorescence
imaging-guided
phototherapy.
Thanks
strong
intramolecular
charge
transfer,
enhanced
highly
efficient
intersystem
crossing,
sufficient
motion,
developed
agent
DTTVBI
endowed
boosted
type-I
superoxide
anion
radical
generation
excellent
photothermal
performance
under
808
nm
laser
irradiation.
More
importantly,
nanoparticles
high
biocompatibility
exhibit
remarkably
photodynamic/photothermal
therapy
tumor
region,
thus
offering
significant
antitumor
effects
both
vitro
patient-derived
xenograft
model
colon
cancer.
This
work
sheds
new
light
on
development
superior
phototheranostics
therapy.