Chemistry - An Asian Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19(6)
Published: Feb. 7, 2024
Abstract
Liquid
metal
(LM)
faces
numerous
obstacles
like
spontaneous
coalescence,
prone
oxidizability,
and
deterioration
in
photothermal
conversion,
impeding
the
potential
application
as
agent.
To
tackle
these
issues,
several
studies
have
focused
on
surface
engineering
strategy.
Developing
a
feasible
efficient
strategy
is
crucial
to
prevent
aggregation
coalescence
of
LM,
while
also
ensuring
exceptional
conversion
biosecurity.
In
order
achieve
goals
this
work,
biomimetic
polydopamine
(PDA)
armor
was
chosen
encase
typical
LM
(eutectic
gallium‐indium‐tin
alloy)
via
self‐polymerization.
Characterization
results
showed
that
PDA
encased
nanoparticle
exhibited
enhanced
stability,
biosecurity,
which
could
be
derived
from
following
factors:
(1)
The
protective
shell
acted
an
“armor”,
isolating
dissolved
oxygen
water,
inhibiting
heating‐accelerated
oxidation
shape
morphing.
(2)
near‐infrared
absorption
conducive
conversion.
(3)
characteristic
advantageous
for
improving
Hence,
work
presented
new
reinforce
application.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
53(12), P. 6244 - 6294
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
This
review
highlights
the
promising
prospects
of
defective
zirconium-based
MOFs
in
addressing
challenging
energy-
and
environment-related
problems,
positioning
them
as
versatile
tools
toward
a
cleaner
more
sustainable
future.
Journal of Materials Chemistry B,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(11), P. 2691 - 2710
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Over
the
past
two
decades,
metal–organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
have
garnered
substantial
scientific
interest
across
diverse
fields,
spanning
gas
storage,
catalysis,
biotechnology,
and
more.
Drug Delivery and Translational Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(8), P. 2262 - 2275
Published: Feb. 20, 2024
Abstract
Due
to
the
severity
and
high
prevalence
of
cancer,
as
well
its
complex
pathological
condition,
new
strategies
for
cancer
treatment
diagnostics
are
required.
As
such,
it
is
important
design
a
toolbox
that
integrates
multiple
functions
on
single
smart
platform.
Theranostic
hydrogels
offer
an
innovative
personalized
method
tackle
while
also
considering
patient
comfort,
thereby
facilitating
future
implementation
translation
clinic.
In
terms
theranostic
systems
used
in
therapy,
nanoparticles
widely
diagnostic
therapeutic
tools.
Nanoparticles
can
achieve
systemic
circulation,
evade
host
defenses,
deliver
drugs
signaling
agents
at
targeted
site,
diagnose
treat
disease
cellular
molecular
level.
this
context,
hydrogel
microneedles
have
potential
multifunctional
operation
medical
devices,
avoiding
complications
associated
with
delivery
therapeutics.
Compared
oral
administration
subcutaneous
injection,
advantages
such
better
compliance,
faster
onset
action,
improved
permeability
efficacy.
addition,
they
comprise
highly
biocompatible
polymers
excellent
degradability
tunable
properties.
thus
possibility
expand
through
combined
synergistic
use
their
respective
features.
We
review
herein
recent
advances
concerning
processing
methods
material
requirements
within
realm
platforms,
various
approaches
toward
incorporation
added
functionality.
Graphical
Inorganic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(28), P. 13059 - 13067
Published: June 28, 2024
Type
I
photosensitizers
offer
an
advantage
in
photodynamic
therapy
(PDT)
due
to
their
diminished
reliance
on
oxygen
levels,
thus
circumventing
the
challenge
of
hypoxia
commonly
encountered
PDT.
In
this
study,
we
present
synthesis
and
comprehensive
characterization
a
novel
type
photosensitizer
derived
from
cyclometalated
Ir(III)-rhodamine
complex.
Remarkably,
complex
exhibits
shift
absorption
fluorescence,
transitioning
"off"
"on"
states
aprotic
protic
solvents,
respectively,
contrary
initial
expectations.
Upon
exposure
light,
demonstrates
effective
generation
O2–
·OH
radicals
via
mechanism.
Additionally,
it
notable
antibacterial
activity
against
both
Gram-positive
Gram-negative
bacteria,
demonstrated
through
vitro
vivo
experiments.
This
research
offers
valuable
insights
for
development
photosensitizers.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 2, 2025
Abstract
Despite
improvements
in
cancer
survival
rates,
metastatic
and
surgery‐resistant
cancers,
such
as
pancreatic
cancer,
remain
challenging,
with
poor
prognoses
limited
treatment
options.
Enhancing
drug
bioavailability
tumors,
while
minimizing
off‐target
effects,
is
crucial.
Metal–organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
have
emerged
promising
delivery
vehicles
owing
to
their
high
loading
capacity,
biocompatibility,
functional
tunability.
However,
the
vast
chemical
diversity
of
MOFs
complicates
rational
design
biocompatible
materials.
This
study
employed
machine
learning
molecular
simulations
identify
suitable
for
encapsulating
gemcitabine,
paclitaxel,
SN‐38,
identified
PCN‐222
an
optimal
candidate.
Following
loading,
MOF
formulations
are
improved
colloidal
stability
biocompatibility.
In
vitro
studies
on
cell
lines
shown
cellular
internalization,
delayed
release.
Long‐term
tests
demonstrated
a
consistent
performance
over
12
months.
vivo
tumor‐bearing
mice
revealed
that
paclitaxel‐loaded
PCN‐222,
particularly
hydrogel
local
administration,
significantly
reduced
spread
tumor
growth
compared
free
drug.
These
findings
underscore
potential
effective
system
hard‐to‐treat
cancers.
ACS Applied Bio Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 21, 2024
Recently,
there
has
been
significant
interest
in
nanoscale
metal-organic
frameworks
(NMOFs)
characterized
by
ordered
crystal
structures
and
coordination
polymers
(NCPs)
featuring
amorphous
structures.
These
arise
from
the
interactions
between
inorganic
metal
ions
or
clusters
organic
ligands.
Their
advantages,
such
as
ability
to
tailor
composition
structure,
efficiently
encapsulate
diverse
therapeutic
imaging
agents
within
porous
frameworks,
inherent
biodegradability,
surface
functionalization
capability,
position
them
promising
carriers
biomedical
fields.
This
review
provides
an
overview
of
synthesis
modification
strategies
employed
for
NMOFs
NCPs,
along
with
their
applications
cancer
treatment
biological
imaging.
Finally,
future
directions
challenges
associated
utilization
NCPs
diagnosis
are
also
discussed.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 24, 2024
Piezoelectric
materials
can
generate
charges
and
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
under
external
force
stimulation
for
ultrasound-induced
sonodynamic
therapy
(SDT).
However,
their
poor
piezoelectricity,
fast
electron–hole
pair
recombination
rate,
biological
toxicity
of
piezoelectric
limit
the
therapeutic
effects
SDT.
In
this
study,
hollow
ZnO
(HZnO)
nanospheres
were
synthesized
by
using
a
one-step
method.
The
structure
facilitated
deformation
HZnO
ultrasound
mechanical
increased
constant.
Subsequently,
black
phosphorus
quantum
dots
(BPQDs)
arginine-glycine-aspartic
acid
peptide
(RGD)-poly(ethylene
glycol)
(PEG)
combined
with
to
further
enhance
effect
constructing
heterojunctions
enable
tumor-targeting
ability.
During
treatment,
HZnO-BPQDs-PEG
could
degrade
in
an
acidic
tumor
microenvironment
release
Zn2+
PO43–
ions
induce
pro-death
autophagy.
ROS
produced
SDT
also
accelerated
autophagy
promoted
ferroptosis
cancer
cells.
This
study
demonstrates
that
has
strong
effectively
cells,
providing
new
idea
design
application
therapy.