Biomaterials,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
289, P. 121757 - 121757
Published: Aug. 24, 2022
The
alternations
in
the
hypoxic
and
immune
microenvironment
are
closely
related
to
therapeutic
effect
prognosis
of
oral
squamous
cell
carcinoma
(OSCC).
Herein,
a
new
nanocomposite,
TiO2@[email
protected]
is
constructed
from
ruthenium-based
photosensitizer
(Ru)
modified-TiO2
nanoparticles
(NPs)
loaded
with
siRNA
hypoxia-inducible
factor-1α
(HIF-1α).
Under
visible
light
irradiation,
can
elicit
both
Type
I
II
photodynamic
effects,
which
causes
lysosomal
damage,
HIF-1α
gene
silencing,
OSCC
elimination
efficiently.
As
consequence
hypoxia
relief
pyroptosis
induction,
reshapes
by
downregulation
key
immunosuppressive
factors,
upregulation
cytokines,
activation
CD4+
CD8+
T
lymphocytes.
Furthermore,
patient-derived
xenograft
(PDX)
rat
experimental
carcinogenesis
models
prove
that
protected]-mediated
therapy
significantly
inhibits
tumor
growth
progression,
markedly
enhances
cancer
immunity.
In
all,
this
study
presents
an
effective
hypoxia-adaptive
photo-immunotherapeutic
nanosystem
great
potential
for
prevention
treatment.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: March 21, 2024
Abstract
Photodynamic
therapy
(PDT)
is
a
promising
cancer
treatment
but
has
limitations
due
to
its
dependence
on
oxygen
and
high-power-density
photoexcitation.
Here,
we
report
polymer-based
organic
photosensitizers
(PSs)
through
rational
PS
skeleton
design
precise
side-chain
engineering
generate
•O
2
−
•OH
under
oxygen-free
conditions
using
ultralow-power
808
nm
photoexcitation
for
tumor-specific
photodynamic
ablation.
The
designed
skeletons
can
electron-hole
pairs
sensitize
H
O
into
with
photoexcitation,
achieving
NIR-photoexcited
oxygen-independent
production.
Further,
compared
commonly
used
alkyl
side
chains,
glycol
oligomer
as
the
chain
mitigates
recombination
offers
more
molecules
around
generated
from
hydrophobic
skeletons,
which
yield
4-fold
stronger
production,
thus
allowing
an
high
PDT
effect.
Finally,
feasibility
of
developing
activatable
PSs
in
female
mice
further
demonstrated
irradiation
15
mW
cm
−2
.
study
not
only
provides
insights
mechanism
also
general
guideline
develop
NIR
PDT.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
17(17), P. 16993 - 17003
Published: Aug. 22, 2023
Effective
photodynamic
therapy
(PDT)
requires
photosensitizers
(PSs)
to
massively
generate
type
I
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
in
a
less
oxygen-dependent
manner
the
hypoxia
tumor
microenvironment.
Herein,
we
present
cascade
strategy
boost
ROS,
especially
hydroxyl
radical
(OH·-),
generation
with
an
aggregation-induced
emission
(AIE)
photosensitizer-albumin
complex
for
hypoxia-tolerant
PDT.
The
cationic
AIE
PS
TPAQ-Py-PF6
(TPA
=
triphenylamine,
Q
anthraquinone,
Py
pyridine)
contains
three
important
moieties
cooperatively
enhance
free
generation:
AIE-active
TPA
unit
ensures
effective
triplet
exciton
aggregate,
anthraquinone
moiety
possesses
redox
cycling
ability
promote
electron
transfer,
while
methylpyridinium
cation
further
increases
intramolecular
charge
transfer
and
separation
processes.
Inserting
into
hydrophobic
domain
of
bovine
serum
albumin
nanoparticles
(BSA
NPs)
could
greatly
immobilize
its
molecular
geometry
increase
generation,
electron-rich
microenvironment
BSA
ultimately
leads
OH·-
generation.
Both
experimental
theoretical
results
confirm
effectiveness
our
cationization
immobilization
enhancing
In
vitro
vivo
experiments
validate
excellent
antitumor
PDT
performance
NPs,
superior
conventional
polymeric
encapsulation
approach.
Such
multidimensional
specially
boosting
shall
hold
great
potential
related
applications.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
33(29)
Published: June 9, 2023
Abstract
Growing
concern
about
photothermal
tumor
therapy
(PTT)
as
a
promising
alternative
to
conventional
liver
cancer
treatment,
which
is
treatment
strategy
that
utilizes
near‐infrared
(NIR)
light‐induced
agents
(PTAs)
yield
effects
localize
thermal
damage
for
tumors.
Herein,
given
the
gap
between
experimental
research
and
clinical
application,
this
review
seeks
timely
summarize
highlight
recent
progress
of
PTAs
used
in
vivo
vitro
last
five‐year.
The
implications
various
on
multifunctional
conversion
capability,
structure‐performance
correlations
PTT,
together
with
evaluation
their
potential
application
are
systematically
dissected
further
dig
out
what
buried
mechanism
is.
Besides,
higher
requirements
put
forward
discrepancies
crucial
issues
faced
by
different
PTT
related
medical
technical
obstacles
being
conquered,
lays
solid
theoretical
foundation
field
oncology
whole,
especially
cancer.
Finally,
it
expected
can
present
valuable
guidance
design
efficient,
photostability,
biosafety‐aware
anticancer
while
stepping
into
fast
traffic
lane
from
bench
bedside
foreseeable
future.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
33(25)
Published: March 10, 2023
Abstract
As
a
less
O
2
‐dependent
photodynamic
therapy
(PDT),
type
I
PDT
is
an
effective
approach
to
overcome
the
hypoxia‐induced
low
efficiency
against
solid
tumors.
However,
commonly
used
metal‐involved
agents
suffer
from
long‐term
biosafety
concern.
Herein,
metal‐free
photosensitizer,
N
‐doped
carbon
dots/mesoporous
silica
nanoparticles
(NCDs/MSN,
≈40
nm)
nanohybrid
with
peroxidase
(POD)‐like
activity
for
synergistic
and
enzyme‐activity
treatment,
developed
on
gram
scale
via
facile
one‐pot
strategy
through
mixing
source
precursor
assistance
of
template.
Benefiting
narrow
bandgap
(1.92
eV)
good
charge
separation
capacity
NCDs/MSN,
upon
640
nm
light
irradiation,
excited
electrons
in
conduction
band
can
effectively
generate
•−
by
reduction
dissolved
one‐electron
transfer
process
even
under
hypoxic
conditions,
inducing
apoptosis
tumor
cells.
Moreover,
photoinduced
partially
transform
into
more
toxic
•
OH
two‐electron
reduction.
POD‐like
NCDs/MSN
catalyze
endogenous
H
microenvironment,
further
synergistically
ablating
4T1
Therefore,
mass
production
way
synthesize
novel
photosensitizer
enzyme‐mimic
treatment
tumors
provided,
which
exhibits
promising
clinical
translation
prospects.
Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
18(1), P. 100775 - 100775
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Photodynamic
therapy
(PDT)
is
applied
as
a
robust
therapeutic
option
for
tumor,
which
exhibits
some
advantages
of
unique
selectivity
and
irreversible
damage
to
tumor
cells.
Among
which,
photosensitizer
(PS),
appropriate
laser
irradiation
oxygen
(O2)
are
three
essential
components
PDT,
but
the
hypoxic
microenvironment
(TME)
restricts
O2
supply
in
tissues.
Even
worse,
metastasis
drug
resistance
frequently
happen
under
condition,
further
deteriorate
antitumor
effect
PDT.
To
enhance
PDT
efficiency,
critical
attention
has
been
received
by
relieving
hypoxia,
innovative
strategies
on
this
topic
continue
emerge.
Traditionally,
supplement
strategy
considered
direct
effective
relieve
TME,
whereas
it
confronted
with
great
challenges
continuous
supply.
Recently,
O2-independent
provides
brand
new
can
avoid
influence
TME.
In
addition,
synergize
other
strategies,
such
chemotherapy,
immunotherapy,
photothermal
(PTT)
starvation
therapy,
remedy
inadequate
hypoxia
conditions.
paper,
we
summarized
latest
progresses
development
improve
efficacy
against
were
classified
into
O2-dependent
synergistic
therapy.
Furthermore,
deficiencies
various
also
discussed
envisage
prospects
future
study.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(27)
Published: March 29, 2024
Cancer
treatment
requires
precise
tumor-specific
targeting
at
specific
sites
that
allows
for
high-resolution
diagnostic
imaging
and
long-term
patient-tailorable
cancer
therapy;
while,
minimizing
side
effects
largely
arising
from
non-targetability.
This
can
be
realized
by
harnessing
exogenous
remote
stimuli,
such
as
tissue-penetrative
ultrasound,
magnetic
field,
light,
radiation,
enable
local
activation
therapy
in
deep
tumors.
A
myriad
of
nanomedicines
efficiently
activated
when
the
energy
stimuli
transformed
into
another
type
energy.
review
discusses
control
transformation
targetable,
efficient,
therapy.
Such
ultrasonic,
magnetic,
photonic,
radiative,
radioactive
mechanical,
thermal,
chemical,
radiative
to
a
variety
modalities.
The
current
article
describes
multimodal
where
serial
cascade
or
multiple
types
occur.
includes
not
only
hyperthermia,
radiation
but
also
emerging
thermoelectric,
pyroelectric,
piezoelectric
therapies
treatment.
It
illustrates
resonance,
fluorescence,
computed
tomography,
photoluminescence,
photoacoustic
imaging-guided
therapies.
highlights
afterglow
eliminate
autofluorescence
sustained
signal
emission
after
excitation.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(44)
Published: June 28, 2024
Abstract
Given
that
type
I
photosensitizers
(PSs)
possess
a
good
hypoxic
tolerance,
developing
an
innovative
tactic
to
construct
PSs
is
crucially
important,
but
remains
challenge.
Herein,
we
present
smart
molecular
design
strategy
based
on
the
Förster
resonance
energy
transfer
(FRET)
mechanism
develop
photodynamic
therapy
(PDT)
agent
with
encouraging
amplification
effect
for
accurate
tumor
therapy.
Of
note,
benefiting
from
FRET
effect,
obtained
nanostructured
PDT
(NanoPcSZ)
boosted
light‐harvesting
ability
not
only
amplifies
superoxide
radical
(O
2
•‐
)
production
also
promotes
heat
generation
upon
near‐infrared
light
irradiation.
These
features
facilitate
NanoPcSZ
realize
excellent
phototherapeutic
response
under
both
normal
and
environments.
As
result,
in
vitro
vivo
experiments
achieved
remarkable
improvement
therapeutic
efficacy
via
combined
of
photothermal
action
photoreaction.
Notably,
can
be
eliminated
organs
(including
liver,
lung,
spleen,
kidney)
apart
site
excreted
through
urine
within
24
h
its
systemic
administration.
In
this
way,
potential
biotoxicity
drug
accumulation
avoided
biosafety
further
enhanced.