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.
Chemistry - A European Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
30(36)
Published: April 12, 2024
Abstract
Photodynamic
therapy
(PDT)
and
chemodynamic
(CDT)
are
promising
tumor
treatments
mediated
by
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS),
which
have
the
advantages
of
being
minimally
invasive.
However,
hypoxia
microenvironment
poor
target
ability
often
reduce
therapeutic
effect.
Here
we
propose
a
targeted
nanoplatform
PCN‐224@Co
3
O
4
‐HA
for
enhanced
PDT
synergistic
CDT,
constructed
hyaluronate‐modified
Co
nanoparticles
decorated
metal‐organic
framework
PCN‐224.
can
catalyze
decomposition
highly
expressed
H
2
in
cells
to
produce
alleviate
problem
hypoxia.
It
also
hydroxyl
radicals
according
Fenton‐like
reaction
chemical
dynamic
therapy,
significantly
improving
The
cell
survival
experiment
showed
that
after
vitro
treatment,
4T1
MCF‐7
cancer
died
large
area
under
anaerobic
state,
while
normal
L02
was
nearly
unchanged.
This
result
effectively
indicated
could
relieve
improve
effect
CDT.
Cell
uptake
experiments
had
good
targeting
properties
aggregate
cells.
In
vivo
on
mice,
presented
reliable
biosafety
performance,
cooperate
with
CDT
prevent
growth
tumor.
Small Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(8)
Published: May 10, 2024
Nanoscale
metal-organic
frameworks
(NMOFs)
exhibit
unique
properties
for
drug
delivery,
including
ultrahigh
storage
capabilities,
biocompatibility,
biodegradability,
and
sustained
release
of
encapsulated
cargo.
However,
due
to
their
localized
electronic
states,
MOFs
are
nonresponsive
external
stimuli
such
as
light
or
magnetic
fields.
This
study
investigates
the
integration
light-responsive
nanoantennas
into
NMOFs
enhance
application
smart
delivery
nanosystems.
By
integrating
gold
bipyramid
within
ZIF-8
NU-1000
NMOFs,
core@shell
nanosystems
created
with
photothermal
capabilities.
Utilizing
cresyl
violet
a
model
drug,
loading
dynamics
these
analyzed,
demonstrating
controlled
under
near-infrared
(NIR)
stimulation.
Photothermal
studies
conducted
in
living
cells
reveal
potential
nanocomposites
spatiotemporal
targeted,
light-activated
delivery.
Further
evaluation
nanocomposite
loaded
chemotherapeutics-doxorubicin,
carboplatin,
oxaliplatin-in
both
2D
3D
cell
cultures
shows
nanosystem
effectiveness
internalization
therapeutic
NIR
activation.
The
findings
demonstrate
that
incorporation
stimuli-responsive
elements
offers
promising
approach
developing
advanced
platforms.
Advanced Healthcare Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 7, 2025
Abstract
Photodynamic
therapy
(PDT)
is
a
powerful
strategy
for
tumor
with
noninvasiveness
and
desirable
efficacy.
However,
the
phototoxicity
of
photosensitizer
after
post‐PDT
major
obstacle
limiting
clinic
applications.
Herein,
nitric
oxide
(NO)‐activatable
reported
turn‐on
PDT
behavior
endoplasmic
reticulum
(ER)
targeting
ability
precise
therapy.
Four
o
‐thiophenediamine
derivatives
reaction‐tunable
donor/acceptor
push‐pull
electronic
effect
are
established,
systematic
structure
property
relationship
observation
reveals
following
features:
1)
reactivity
against
NO
can
be
improved
by
enhancing
electron
density
further
facilitated
upon
photo‐irradiation.
2)
enables
intramolecular
charge
transfer
process
evoking
photosensitizing
effect.
3)
only
derivative
ER
enrichment
exhibited
cancer
cell
ablation
compared
to
photosensitizers
localized
in
lysosome
lipid
droplet.
Thus,
efficient
inhibition
cells
both
vitro
vivo
realized
based
on
photo‐controlled
strategy.
This
work
provides
more
insights
into
developing
promising
activatable
advanced
microenvironment
trigger.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 10, 2025
Abstract
Perfluorinated
compounds
(PFCs)
are
emerging
environmental
pollutants
characterized
by
their
extreme
stability
and
resistance
to
degradation.
Among
them,
tetrafluoromethane
(CF
4
)
is
the
simplest
most
abundant
PFC
in
atmosphere.
However,
highest
C─F
bond
energy
its
highly
symmetrical
structure
make
it
particularly
challenging
decompose.
In
this
work,
a
yolk–shell
Al
2
O
3
micro‐reactor
developed
enhance
catalytic
hydrolysis
performance
of
CF
creating
local
autothermic
environment.
Finite
element
simulations
predict
that
captures
heat
released
during
,
resulting
environment
within
50
°C
higher
than
set
temperature.
The
effectiveness
experimentally
confirmed
situ
Raman
spectroscopy.
As
result,
obtained
achieves
100%
conversion
at
considerably
low
temperature
580
for
over
150
h,
while
hollow
solid
structures
required
temperatures
610
630
°C,
respectively,
achieve
same
rate,
demonstrating
potential
significantly
reduce
requirements
PFCs
degradation
contribute
more
sustainable
effective
remediation
strategies.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 20, 2025
Pancreatic
cancer
therapies
such
as
chemotherapy
and
immunotherapy
are
hindered
by
the
dense
extracellular
matrix
known
physical
barriers,
leading
to
heterogeneity
impeding
effective
penetration
of
chemotherapeutic
agents
activation
antitumor
immune
responses.
To
address
this
challenge,
we
developed
a
hybrid
nanoassembly
with
distinct
core-satellite-like
heterostructure,
PLAF@P/T-PD,
which
is
responsive
both
internal
pH/redox
external
ultrasound
stimulations.
This
heterostructural
features
polymersome
core
encapsulating
an
contrast
agent
perfluoropentane
Taxol
(PLAF@P/T)
electrostatically
coated
satellite-like
polyplexes
carrying
agonist
dsDNA
(PD),
brings
about
synergistic
functions
inside
pancreatic
tumor.
The
PLAF@P/T
enhancer
for
intratumor
delivery
through
size
enlargement
charge
conversion
in
response
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
low
pH,
triggers
polyplex
release
enables
ultrasound-assisted
tumor-penetrating
delivery.
Meanwhile,
released
cationic
function
nucleic
nanomedicine
preferentially
engulfed
peripheral
dendritic
cells
(DCs)
modulation.
Animal
studies
mouse
orthotopic
tumor
model
demonstrated
exceptional
therapeutic
efficacy
against
primary
metastatic
tumors,
underlines
potential
nanoplatform
overcoming
challenges
associated
heterogeneous
barrier
hindering
drug
treatment.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 7, 2025
Dual-atom
nanozymes
(DAzymes)
have
garnered
considerable
attention
as
catalysts
for
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)-based
therapies,
effectively
leveraging
ROS
generation
within
the
tumor
microenvironment
(TME).
Herein,
we
introduce
FeMn-NCe
DAzymes,
which
are
meticulously
engineered
enhanced
peroxidase
(POD)-mimetic
activity
and
potent
radiosensitization
to
advance
radioimmunotherapy.
Density
functional
theory
(DFT)
calculations
reveal
that
DAzymes
lower
energy
barrier
increase
substrate
affinity,
enabling
highly
efficient
catalytic
performance.
Within
TME,
these
efficiently
convert
overexpressed
hydrogen
peroxide
(H2O2)
into
hydroxyl
radicals
(•OH),
potentially
activating
cGAS-STING
immune
pathway.
This
POD-mimetic
catalysis
is
further
accelerated
under
X-ray
irradiation,
significantly
enhancing
radiosensitization.
Additionally,
a
uniform
coating
of
ultrasmall
gold
nanoparticles
on
enhances
absorption
cancer
cells.
The
incorporation
STING
agonist
diABZI
onto
induces
long-term
antitumor
immunity,
reprograms
immunosuppressive
suppresses
growth
metastasis
following
single
low-dose
treatment.
work
highlights
valuable
strategy
designing
radiodynamic
immunotherapy.
Nano Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 8, 2025
Photodynamic
therapy
has
become
a
promising
treatment
modality
against
many
diseases,
but
its
dilemma―the
intrinsic
hypoxia
of
solid
tumors
and
the
high
oxygen
dependence
for
generation
cytotoxic
species―has
seriously
hampered
practical
translation.
Herein
binary
supramolecular
nanocarrier,
which
is
composed
fluorocarbon
chain-appended
β-cyclodextrin
as
an
carrier
adamantane-grafted
hyaluronic
acid
cell-targeting
agent,
can
deliver
different
types
photosensitizers
by
multiple
noncovalent
interactions.
Superior
to
alkylated
counterpart,
fluorinated
amphiphilic
spontaneously
form
nanoparticulate
assembly
exhibit
oxygen-enrichment
performance.
The
obtained
nanoassembly
alleviate
in
tumor
microenvironment
enhance
efficacy
photodynamic
therapy.
Remarkable
phototoxicity
minimal
dark
toxicity
are
observed
cancer
cells,
meanwhile,
preferential
accumulation
significant
ablation
realized
tumor-bearing
mice.
To
be
envisioned,
this
capable
efficiently
carrying
explored
universal
platform
precise
phototherapeutics.
Chinese Journal of Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 19, 2025
Comprehensive
Summary
The
development
of
photodynamic
therapy
(PDT),
from
its
initial
discovery
effects
to
current
use
in
various
medical
conditions,
is
a
testament
therapeutic
potential.
Recent
breakthroughs
nanotechnology
have
significantly
enhanced
the
effectiveness
PDT.
Typical
nanomaterials
(NMs),
including
metal‐organic
frameworks
(MOFs),
covalent
organic
(COFs),
and
nanozymes
been
introduced
enhance
efficacy
because
they
can
delivery
PSs,
effectively
overcome
insufficient
targeting
specificity,
limited
tissue
penetration
depth,
hypoxic
microenvironments,
thereby
amplifying
efficacy.
However,
clinical
application
these
NMs
PDT
faces
several
challenges,
concerns
regarding
biocompatibility,
long‐term
biosafety,
economic
feasibility.
To
further
advance
PDT,
researchers
should
focus
on
designing
improve
outcomes,
exploring
combination
therapies
with
conducting
translational
trials
validate
safety
novel
approaches.
This
review
summarizes
recent
progress
based
NMs,
especially
MOFs,
COFs
their
disease
treatment.
We
aim
provide
guidance
for
future
research
practice
advancing
NMs‐enhanced
paving
way
more
effective
strategies.
Key
Scientists