Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(32)
Published: March 22, 2024
Abstract
The
development
of
semiconducting
polymers
(SPs)
with
simultaneous
second
near‐infrared
(NIR‐II)
absorption
and
multimodal
phototheranostic
functions
is
highly
desired
in
the
field
oncotherapy.
Aggregation‐induced
emission
luminogens
(AIEgens)
have
been
acknowledged
to
possess
unique
potential
integrating
multiple
diagnostic
therapeutic
modalities
into
one
organic
molecule.
Nevertheless,
SPs
are
hard
achieve
AIE
activity
due
their
extended
π‐conjugated
skeletons
as
well
large
planar
configuration
commonly‐used
electrophilic
acceptor
moieties.
Herein,
an
ingenious
dimerization‐based
distortion
strategy
proposed
current
work
by
taking
advantage
sterically
encumbered
acceptors
structure
for
successful
construction
AIE‐active
SPs.
Through
further
finely
adjusting
molecular
donor–acceptor
interaction
strength,
obtained
named
SP3
bearing
highest
intramolecular
charge
transfer
effect
presented
NIR‐II
aggregation‐induced
fluorescence
emission,
good
reactive
oxygen
species
production
ability,
superior
photothermal
conversion
performance.
Accordingly,
selected
fabricate
nanoparticles
successfully
applied
laser‐triggered
fluorescence‐photoacoustic
imaging‐guided
photodynamic‐photothermal
therapy
tumors.
This
study
represents
first
excitable
SP,
offers
a
new
perspective
on
designing
advanced
efficient
treatment
malignant
tumor.
Small Methods,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
5(3)
Published: Jan. 18, 2021
Near-infrared
(NIR)
fluorescence
imaging
is
an
emerging
noninvasive
modality,
with
unique
advantages
in
guiding
tumor
resection
surgery,
thanks
to
its
high
sensitivity
and
instantaneity.
In
the
past
decade,
studies
on
conventional
NIR
window
(NIR-I,
750-900
nm)
have
gradually
focused
second
(NIR-II,
1000-1700
nm).
With
reduced
light
scattering,
photon
absorption,
auto-fluorescence
qualities,
NIR-II
significantly
improves
penetration
depths
signal-to-noise
ratios
bio-imaging.
Recently,
several
applied
navigating
cancer
including
localizing
cancers,
assessing
surgical
margins,
tracing
lymph
nodes,
mapping
important
anatomical
structures.
These
exemplified
significant
prospects
of
this
new
approach.
review,
agents
some
complex
applications
for
surgeries
are
summarized.
Future
challenges
clinical
translation
also
discussed.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
124(2), P. 554 - 628
Published: Nov. 22, 2023
In
vivo
imaging
technologies
have
emerged
as
a
powerful
tool
for
both
fundamental
research
and
clinical
practice.
particular,
luminescence
in
the
tissue-transparent
near-infrared
(NIR,
700–1700
nm)
region
offers
tremendous
potential
visualizing
biological
architectures
pathophysiological
events
living
subjects
with
deep
tissue
penetration
high
contrast
owing
to
reduced
light–tissue
interactions
of
absorption,
scattering,
autofluorescence.
The
distinctive
quantum
effects
nanocrystals
been
harnessed
achieve
exceptional
photophysical
properties,
establishing
them
promising
category
luminescent
probes.
this
comprehensive
review,
between
light
tissues,
well
advantages
NIR
imaging,
are
initially
elaborated.
Subsequently,
we
focus
on
achieving
improved
by
optimizing
performance
nanocrystal
fluorophores.
ingenious
design
strategies
probes
discussed,
along
their
respective
biomedical
applications
versatile
modalities.
Finally,
thought-provoking
reflections
challenges
prospects
future
translation
nanocrystal-based
wisely
provided.
Exploration,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
3(2)
Published: March 16, 2023
Abstract
Heterogeneous
cells
are
the
main
feature
of
tumors
with
unique
genetic
and
phenotypic
characteristics,
which
can
stimulate
differentially
progression,
metastasis,
drug
resistance.
Importantly,
heterogeneity
is
pervasive
in
human
malignant
tumors,
identification
degree
tumor
individual
progression
a
critical
task
for
treatment.
However,
current
medical
tests
cannot
meet
these
needs;
particular,
need
noninvasive
visualization
single‐cell
heterogeneity.
Near‐infrared
II
(NIR‐II,
1000–1700
nm)
imaging
exhibits
an
exciting
prospect
non‐invasive
monitoring
due
to
high
temporal‐spatial
resolution.
More
importantly,
NIR‐II
displays
more
extended
tissue
penetration
depths
reduced
backgrounds
because
significantly
lower
photon
scattering
autofluorescence
than
traditional
near‐infrared
I
(NIR‐I)
imaging.
In
this
review,
we
summarize
systematically
advances
made
imaging,
especially
detection
as
well
As
visual
inspection
modality,
shows
promising
prospects
understanding
differences
envisioned
have
potential
be
used
clinically.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
36(1)
Published: Oct. 21, 2023
Abstract
Cancer
immunotherapy
has
become
a
promising
method
for
cancer
treatment,
bringing
hope
to
advanced
patients.
However,
immune‐related
adverse
events
caused
by
also
bring
heavy
burden
Semiconducting
polymer
nanoparticles
(SPNs)
as
an
emerging
nanomaterial
with
high
biocompatibility,
can
eliminate
tumors
and
induce
tumor
immunogenic
cell
death
through
different
therapeutic
modalities,
including
photothermal
therapy,
photodynamic
sonodynamic
therapy.
In
addition,
SPNs
work
functional
nanocarrier
synergize
variety
of
immunomodulators
amplify
anti‐tumor
immune
responses.
this
review,
SPNs‐based
combination
is
comprehensively
summarized
according
the
SPNs’
modalities
type
loaded
immunomodulators.
The
in‐depth
understanding
existing
will
hopefully
inspire
design
more
novel
nanomaterials
potent
effects,
ultimately
promote
their
clinical
translation.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(6), P. 4683 - 4703
Published: Jan. 31, 2024
Organic
fluorescent
molecules
with
emission
in
the
second
near-infrared
(NIR-II)
biological
window
have
aroused
increasing
investigation
cancer
phototheranostics.
Among
these
studies,
Benzobisthiadiazole
(BBT),
high
electron
affinity,
is
widely
utilized
as
acceptor
constructing
donor–acceptor–donor
(D-A-D)
structured
fluorophores
intensive
(NIR)
absorption
and
NIR-II
fluorescence.
Until
now,
numerous
BBT-based
dyes
been
employed
tumor
phototheranostics
due
to
their
exceptional
structure
tunability,
biocompatibility,
photophysical
properties.
This
review
systematically
overviews
research
progress
of
small
molecular
focuses
on
molecule
design
bioapplications.
First,
engineering
strategies
fine-tune
properties
high-performance
are
discussed
detail.
Then,
applications
optical
imaging
phototherapy
highlighted.
Finally,
current
challenges
future
prospects
also
summarized.
believed
significantly
promote
further
BBT-derived
for
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(20)
Published: March 19, 2024
Abstract
Layered
double
hydroxides
(LDHs)
have
been
widely
studied
for
biomedical
applications
due
to
their
excellent
properties,
such
as
good
biocompatibility,
degradability,
interlayer
ion
exchangeability,
high
loading
capacity,
pH‐responsive
release,
and
large
specific
surface
area.
Furthermore,
the
flexibility
in
structural
composition
ease
of
modification
LDHs
makes
it
possible
develop
specifically
functionalized
meet
needs
different
applications.
In
this
review,
recent
advances
applications,
which
include
LDH‐based
drug
delivery
systems,
cancer
diagnosis
therapy,
tissue
engineering,
coatings,
functional
membranes,
biosensors,
are
comprehensively
discussed.
From
these
various
research
fields,
can
be
seen
that
there
is
great
potential
possibility
use
However,
at
same
time,
must
recognized
actual
clinical
translation
still
very
limited.
Therefore,
current
limitations
related
on
discussed
by
combining
limited
examples
with
requirements
biomaterials.
Finally,
an
outlook
future
provided.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(14), P. 10288 - 10301
Published: April 1, 2024
Insufficient
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
production
and
radioresistance
have
consistently
contributed
to
the
failure
of
radiotherapy
(RT).
The
development
a
biomaterial
capable
activating
ROS-induced
apoptosis
ferroptosis
is
potential
strategy
enhance
RT
sensitivity.
To
achieve
precision
high-efficiency
RT,
theranostic
nanoplatform
Au/Cu
nanodots
(Au/CuNDs)
were
designed
for
dual-mode
imaging,
amplifying
ROS
generation,
inducing
apoptosis-ferroptosis
sensitize
RT.
A
large
amount
derived
from
three
aspects:
(1)
When
exposed
ionizing
radiation,
Au/CuNDs
effectively
absorb
photons
emit
various
electrons,
which
can
interact
with
water
produce
ROS.
(2)
act
as
catalase-like
abundant
through
Fenton
reaction
hydrogen
peroxide
overexpressed
tumor
cells.
(3)
deplete
glutathione,
causes
accumulation
Large
amounts
radiation
further
lead
by
increasing
DNA
damage,
enhancing
lipid
peroxidation,
significantly
improving
therapeutic
efficiency
Furthermore,
serve
an
excellent
nanoprobe
high-resolution
near-infrared
fluorescence
imaging
computed
tomography
tumors.
promising
performance
shows
their
application
in
clinical
cancer
detection
imaging-guided
minimizing
damage
adjacent
normal
tissues
during
In
summary,
our
developed
integrates
sensitizes
via
ROS-activated
apoptosis-ferroptosis,
offering
prospect
diagnosis
treatment.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(38)
Published: April 12, 2024
Abstract
Carbon
dots
(CDs)
are
highly
desired
in
biological
applications.
However,
achieving
a
balance
between
photoluminescence
(PL)
efficiency
and
photothermal
conversion
(PTCE)
is
challenging.
In
this
study,
an
unprecedent
combination
of
efficient
red
fluorescence
high
PTCE
the
second
near‐infrared
(NIR‐II)
window
sodium‐doped
CDs
system
reported.
Upon
808
nm
laser
irradiation,
photo‐induced
oxidation–reduction
reactions
happened
on
surface
sodium
cation‐functionalized
(Na‐CDs),
leading
to
partial
reduction
surface‐functionalized
(Na)
ions.
The
photo‐reduced
Na
atoms
coordinated
with
sp
2
C
domains
core,
resulting
Na‐doped
(ir‐Na‐CDs)
enhanced
absorption
band
NIR‐II
43%
under
1064
irradiation
(1
W
cm
−2
).
Composing
ir‐Na‐CDs
bovine
serum
albumin
(BSA)
PLQY
emission
31%
water
without
diminishing
region.
Transient
spectra
revealed
that
no
energy
transfer
occurred
center
band,
revealing
novel
independent
Janus
photophysical
processes.
Moreover,
ir‐Na‐CDs@BSA
exhibited
negligible
low
cytotoxicity
demonstrated
tumor
accumulation
capacity
after
intravenous
injection,
enabling
effective
therapy
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 11, 2024
Abstract
The
continuously
growing
utilization
of
wound
healing
materials
and
skin
bioelectronics
urges
the
development
flexible
hydrogels
for
personal
therapy
health
management.
Versatile
conductive
prepared
from
natural
biomass
are
ideal
candidates
as
one
promising
solutions
chronic
Here,
study
proposes
a
kind
robust
(strain:
1560.8%),
adhesive,
self‐healing,
injectable,
antibacterial
(sterilization
rate:
99%),
near‐infrared
(NIR)
photothermal
responsive,
biocompatible,
hydrogel
(CPPFe@TA)
composed
carboxymethyl
cellulose
tannic
acid/iron
ion
complex
(TA@Fe
3+
),
featuring
rapid
self‐assembly
tunable
crosslinking
time.
TA@Fe
facilitated
self‐catalysis
polymerization
reaction,
time
could
be
controlled
by
adjusting
Fe
concentration.
Under
NIR
irradiation,
exhibited
remarkable
performance.
In
full‐thickness
defect
repair
experiment
on
mice,
dressing
significantly
enhanced
healing.
After
14
days,
rate
(95.49%)
CPPFe@TA3
+
treatment
greatly
exceeded
that
commercial
dressings.
Meanwhile,
has
good
electrical
conductivity
thermo‐responsiveness,
making
them
in
physiological
signal
monitoring
rehabilitation
exercise
This
work
therefore
offers
strategy
developing
versatile
biomass‐based
hydrogels,
which
is
expected
to
applicable
integrated
regenerative
bioelectronics.