Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
145(41), P. 22609 - 22619
Published: Oct. 7, 2023
Cerebral
ischemia-reperfusion
injury
(CIRI)
is
often
accompanied
by
upregulation
of
homocysteine
(Hcy).
Excessive
Hcy
damages
cerebral
vascular
endothelial
cells
and
neurons,
inducing
neurotoxicity
even
neurodegeneration.
Normally,
supplementation
vitamin
B12
an
ideal
intervention
to
reduce
Hcy.
However,
therapy
clinically
inefficacious
for
CIRI.
Considering
oxidative
stress
closely
related
CIRI,
the
lysosome
pivotal
site
transport.
Lysosomal
might
hinder
transport
B12.
Whether
lysosomal
malondialdehyde
(lysosomal
MDA),
as
authoritative
biomarker
stress,
interferes
with
has
not
been
elucidated.
This
ascribed
absence
effective
methods
real-time
in
situ
measurement
MDA
within
living
brains.
Herein,
a
fluorescence
imaging
agent,
Lyso-MCBH,
was
constructed
specifically
monitor
entering
brain
targeting
lysosome.
Erupting
level
brains
mice
under
CIRI
first
observed
using
Lyso-MCBH.
found
affect
efficacy
blocking
from
cytoplasm.
More
importantly,
expression
function
transporter
LMBD1
were
proved
be
associated
excessive
MDA.
Altogether,
revealing
MDA-LMBD1
axis
provides
cogent
interpretation
inefficacy
which
could
prospective
therapeutic
target.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
36(1)
Published: Aug. 1, 2023
Molecular
fluorophores
emitting
in
the
second
near-infrared
(NIR-II,
1000-1700
nm)
window
with
strong
optical
harvesting
and
high
quantum
yields
hold
great
potential
for
vivo
deep-tissue
bioimaging
high-resolution
biosensing.
Recently,
J-aggregates
are
harnessed
to
engineer
long-wavelength
NIR-II
emitters
show
unique
superiority
tumor
detection,
vessel
mapping,
surgical
navigation,
phototheranostics
due
their
bathochromic-shifted
bands
required
slip-stacked
arrangement
aggregation
state.
However,
despite
preliminary
progress
of
theoretical
study
structure-property
relationships,
further
paradigms
remain
scarce
lack
on
aggregated
fashion.
In
this
effort,
how
utilize
specific
molecular
structure
form
packing
motifs
J-type
exciton
coupling
is
emphatically
elucidated.
First,
several
regulating
strategies
achieve
containing
intermolecular
interactions
external
conditions
positively
summarized
deeply
analyzed.
Then,
recent
reports
theranostics
systematically
provide
a
clear
reference
direction
promoting
development
organic
fluorophores.
Eventually,
prospective
efforts
ameliorating
clinical
practices
outlined.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: March 22, 2024
Abstract
Long-wavelength,
near-infrared
small-molecule
dyes
are
attractive
in
biophotonics.
Conventionally,
they
rely
on
expanded
aromatic
structures
for
redshift,
which
comes
at
the
cost
of
application
performance
such
as
photostability,
cell
permeability,
and
functionality.
Here,
we
report
a
ground-state
antiaromatic
strategy
showcase
concise
synthesis
14
cationic
aminofluorene
with
mini
(molecular
weights:
299–504
Da)
distinct
spectra
covering
700–1600
nm.
Aminofluorene
cell-permeable
achieve
rapid
renal
clearance
via
simple
44
Da
carboxylation.
This
accelerates
optical
diagnostics
injury
by
50
min
compared
to
existing
macromolecular
approaches.
We
develop
compact
molecular
sensing
platform
vivo
intracellular
sensing,
demonstrate
versatile
applications
these
multispectral
fluorescence
optoacoustic
imaging.
find
that
aromaticity
reversal
upon
electronic
excitation,
indicated
magnetic
descriptors,
not
only
reduces
energy
bandgap
but
also
induces
strong
vibronic
coupling,
resulting
ultrafast
excited-state
dynamics
unparalleled
photostability.
These
results
support
argument
antiaromaticity
useful
design
rule
dye
development,
enabling
performances
essential
modern
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(17), P. 11669 - 11678
Published: April 22, 2024
Accurate
in
vivo
imaging
of
G-quadruplexes
(G4)
is
critical
for
understanding
the
emergence
and
progression
G4-associated
diseases
like
cancer.
However,
existing
G4
fluorescent
probes
primarily
operate
within
near-infrared
region
(NIR-I),
which
limits
their
application
accuracy
due
to
short
emission
wavelength.
The
transition
second
(NIR-II)
has
been
significant
interest,
as
it
offers
reduced
autofluorescence
deeper
tissue
penetration,
thereby
facilitating
more
accurate
imaging.
Nonetheless,
advancement
NIR-II
impeded
by
absence
effective
probe
design
strategies.
Herein,
through
a
"step-by-step"
rational
approach,
we
have
successfully
developed
NIRG-2,
first
small-molecule
with
tailored
detection.
Molecular
docking
calculations
reveal
that
NIRG-2
forms
stable
hydrogen
bonds
strong
π–π
interactions
structures,
effectively
inhibit
twisted
intramolecular
charge
transfer
(TICT)
and,
thereby,
selectively
illuminate
structures.
Due
its
(940
nm),
large
Stokes
shift
(90
high
selectivity,
up
47-fold
fluorescence
enhancement
depth
5
mm
detection,
significantly
outperforming
probes.
Utilizing
have,
time,
achieved
high-contrast
visualization
tumor
metastasis
lymph
nodes
precise
resection.
Furthermore,
proves
be
highly
reliable
evaluating
surgical
drug
treatment
efficacy
cancer
lymphatic
models.
We
are
optimistic
this
study
not
only
provides
crucial
molecular
tool
an
in-depth
G4-related
but
also
marks
promising
strategy
development
clinical
G4-activated
Chemical & Biomedical Imaging,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
1(3), P. 220 - 233
Published: May 18, 2023
Organic
polymethine
fluorophores
with
emission
in
the
NIR-II
window
(1000–1700
nm)
are
receiving
enormous
attention
biomolecular
medicine
and
bioimaging,
attributed
to
high
absorption
coefficients,
bright
emission,
excellent
biocompatibility,
molecule
adjustability.
Recently,
researchers
have
devoted
significant
effort
designing
improving
making
notable
progress
fluorescence
imaging
performance.
This
review
summarizes
recent
developments
molecular
engineering
design
mentality
of
probes
highlights
their
extensive
bioimaging
biosensing
applications.
Furthermore,
we
elucidate
potential
challenges
perspectives
these
dyes
chemical
biomedicine
imaging,
which
may
stimulate
further
development
high-performance
dye
contrast
agents
for
future
clinical
Chemical & Biomedical Imaging,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
1(2), P. 99 - 109
Published: March 20, 2023
Optical
and
photoacoustic
imaging
plays
an
important
role
in
biomedical
applications
owing
to
its
noninvasiveness
high
resolution.
Fluorescence
emerge
as
powerful
tools
deconstruct
molecular
information
investigate
biological
processes
vivo.
Despite
great
progress
has
been
achieved
chemical
probe
synthesis,
how
design
probes
with
optimal
fluorescence
or
performance
dynamically
visualize
the
process
vivo
still
faces
challenges.
From
this
perspective,
we
will
focus
on
advanced
development
of
Furthermore,
concerns
prospects
for
future
be
demonstrated.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
145(10), P. 5930 - 5940
Published: March 3, 2023
The
crossing
of
blood-brain
barrier
(BBB)
is
essential
for
glioblastoma
(GBM)
therapy,
and
homotypic
targeting
an
effective
strategy
to
achieve
BBB
crossing.
In
this
work,
GBM
patient-derived
tumor
cell
membrane
(GBM-PDTCM)
prepared
cloak
gold
nanorods
(AuNRs).
Relying
on
the
high
homology
GBM-PDTCM
brain
membrane,
GBM-PDTCM@AuNRs
realize
efficient
selective
targeting.
Meanwhile,
owing
functionalization
Raman
reporter
lipophilic
fluorophore,
are
able
generate
fluorescence
signals
at
lesion,
almost
all
can
be
precisely
resected
in
15
min
by
guidance
dual
signals,
ameliorating
surgical
treatment
advanced
GBM.
addition,
photothermal
therapy
orthotopic
xenograft
mice
accomplished
intravenous
injection
GBM-PDTCM@AuNRs,
doubling
median
survival
time
mice,
which
improves
nonsurgical
early
Therefore,
benefiting
from
membrane-enhanced
targeting,
all-stage
treated
with
distinct
ways,
providing
alternative
idea
brain.
Small,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
19(45)
Published: July 7, 2023
Abstract
Glioblastoma
is
one
of
the
most
aggressive
central
nervous
system
malignancies
with
high
morbidity
and
mortality.
Current
clinical
approaches,
including
surgical
resection,
radiotherapy,
chemotherapy,
are
limited
by
difficulty
targeting
brain
lesions
accurately,
leading
to
disease
recurrence
fatal
outcomes.
The
lack
effective
treatments
has
prompted
researchers
continuously
explore
novel
therapeutic
strategies.
In
recent
years,
nanomedicine
made
remarkable
progress
expanded
its
application
in
drug
delivery,
providing
a
new
treatment
for
tumors.
Against
this
background,
article
reviews
delivery
systems
paper,
mechanism
nanomaterials
crossing
blood‐brain
barrier
summarized.
Furthermore,
specific
nanotechnology
glioblastoma
discussed
depth.
Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(42)
Published: June 20, 2024
Abstract
Surface‐enhanced
Raman
scattering
(SERS)
imaging
integrating
photothermal
and
photodynamic
therapy
(PTT/PDT)
is
a
promising
approach
for
achieving
accurate
diagnosis
effective
treatment
of
cancers.
However,
most
available
reporters
show
multiple
signals
in
the
fingerprint
region,
which
overlap
with
background
from
cellular
biomolecules.
Herein,
4T1
cell
membrane‐enveloped
gold
nanorods‐manganese
porphyrins
system
(GMCMs)
designed
successfully
fabricated
as
biomimetic
theranostic
nanoplatform.
Manganese
are
adsorbed
on
surface
Au
nanorods
via
terminal
alkynyl
group.
Cell
membrane
encapsulation
protects
manganese
falling
off
nanorods.
The
GMCMs
confirm
specific
homologous
targeting
to
cells
good
dispersibility,
excellent
photoacoustic
(PA)
properties,
preferable
1
O
2
generation
performance.
exhibit
distinct
SERS
silent
region
without
endogenous
biomolecule
interference
both
vitro
vivo.
ions
could
not
only
quench
fluorescence
enhance
effect
but
also
deplete
GSH
increase
yield.
Both
vivo
studies
demonstrate
that
effectively
eradicate
tumors
through
SERS/PA
imaging‐guided
PTT/PDT.
This
study
provides
feasible
strategy
augmenting
effects
group
GSH‐depletion
PTT/PDT
efficacy.