Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
7(15)
Published: June 18, 2020
Abstract
Nanotheranostics,
which
combines
optical
multiplexed
disease
detection
with
therapeutic
monitoring
in
a
single
modality,
has
the
potential
to
propel
field
of
nanomedicine
toward
genuine
personalized
medicine.
Currently
employed
mainstream
modalities
using
gold
nanoparticles
(AuNPs)
diagnosis
and
treatment
are
limited
by
lack
specificity
issues
associated
systemic
toxicity.
Light‐mediated
nanotheranostics
offers
relatively
non‐invasive
alternative
for
cancer
AuNPs
specific
shapes
sizes
that
absorb
near
infrared
(NIR)
light,
inducing
plasmon
resonance
enhanced
tumor
generating
localized
heat
ablation.
Over
last
decade,
significant
progress
been
made
nanotheranostics,
however
main
biological
translational
barriers
leading
new
paradigm
anti‐cancer
stem
from
molecular
complexities
an
incomplete
mechanistic
understanding
utilization
Au‐NPs
living
systems.
This
work
provides
comprehensive
overview
on
biological,
physical
facing
development
nanotheranostics.
It
will
also
summarise
recent
advances
engineering
AuNPs,
their
unique
characteristics
and,
importantly,
tunability
achieve
desired
optical/photothermal
properties.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
120(19), P. 10547 - 10607
Published: May 14, 2020
Bioprinting
techniques
have
been
flourishing
in
the
field
of
biofabrication
with
pronounced
and
exponential
developments
past
years.
Novel
biomaterial
inks
used
for
formation
bioinks
developed,
allowing
manufacturing
vitro
models
implants
tested
preclinically
a
certain
degree
success.
Furthermore,
incredible
advances
cell
biology,
namely,
pluripotent
stem
cells,
also
contributed
to
latest
milestones
where
more
relevant
tissues
or
organ-like
constructs
functionality
can
already
be
obtained.
These
strides
possible
multitude
multidisciplinary
teams
around
world,
working
make
bioprinted
organs
functional.
Yet,
there
is
still
long
way
go
until
these
biofabricated
will
able
reach
clinics.
In
this
review,
we
summarize
main
bioprinting
activities
linking
them
tissue
organ
development
physiology.
Most
approaches
focus
on
mimicking
fully
matured
tissues.
Future
strategies
might
pursue
earlier
developmental
stages
organs.
The
continuous
convergence
experts
fields
material
sciences,
engineering,
many
other
disciplines
gradually
allow
us
overcome
barriers
identified
demanding
path
toward
adoption
replacements.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
9(1)
Published: Dec. 17, 2018
Acute
kidney
injury
(AKI)
is
a
common
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)-related
renal
disease
that
causes
numerous
deaths
annually,
yet
only
supportive
treatment
currently
available
in
the
clinics.
Development
of
antioxidants
with
high
accumulation
rates
kidneys
highly
desired
to
help
prevent
AKI.
Here
we
report
molybdenum-based
polyoxometalate
(POM)
nanoclusters
preferential
uptake
as
novel
nano-antioxidants
for
protection.
These
POM
nanoclusters,
readily
variable
valence
state
molybdenum
ions,
possess
capability
scavenge
detrimental
ROS.
Our
results
demonstrate
can
efficiently
alleviate
clinical
symptoms
mice
subjected
AKI,
verified
by
dynamic
PET
imaging
68Ga-EDTA,
serum
tests,
tissue
staining,
and
biomarkers
detection
kidneys.
The
protective
effect
against
AKI
living
animals
suggests
exploring
their
use
patients,
well
patients
other
ROS-related
diseases.
The Annual Review of Pharmacology and Toxicology,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
61(1), P. 269 - 289
Published: Aug. 25, 2020
Nanoparticles
from
natural
and
anthropogenic
sources
are
abundant
in
the
environment,
thus
human
exposure
to
nanoparticles
is
inevitable.
Due
this
constant
exposure,
it
critically
important
understand
potential
acute
chronic
adverse
effects
that
may
cause
humans.
In
review,
we
explore
highlight
current
state
of
nanotoxicology
research
with
a
focus
on
mechanistic
understanding
nanoparticle
toxicity
at
organ,
tissue,
cell,
biomolecular
levels.
We
discuss
nanotoxicity
mechanisms,
including
generation
reactive
oxygen
species,
disintegration,
modulation
cell
signaling
pathways,
protein
corona
formation,
poly(ethylene
glycol)-mediated
immunogenicity.
conclude
perspective
approaches
advance
toxicity.
Such
improved
lead
mitigation
strategies
could
enable
safe
application
Advances
will
ultimately
inform
efforts
establish
standardized
regulatory
frameworks
goal
fully
exploiting
nanotechnology
while
minimizing
harm
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
12(1)
Published: March 4, 2021
Abstract
Acute
kidney
injury
(AKI)
is
a
prevalent
and
lethal
adverse
event
that
severely
affects
cancer
patients
receiving
chemotherapy.
It
correlated
with
the
collateral
damage
to
renal
cells
caused
by
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS).
Currently,
ROS
management
practical
strategy
can
reduce
risk
of
chemotherapy-related
AKI,
but
at
cost
chemotherapeutic
efficacy.
Herein,
we
report
catalytic
activity
tunable
ceria
nanoparticles
(CNPs)
prevent
chemotherapy-induced
AKI
without
interference
agents.
Specifically,
in
cortex,
CNPs
exhibit
decomposes
hydrogen
peroxide,
subsequently
regulate
ROS-involved
genes
activating
Nrf2/Keap1
signaling
pathway.
These
restore
redox
homeostasis
for
protection
tubules.
Under
an
acidic
tumor
microenvironment,
become
inert
due
excessive
H
+
disrupts
re-exposure
active
sites,
allowing
buildup
chemotherapy-mediated
generation
kill
cells.
As
ROS-modulating
agents,
incorporated
context-dependent
activity,
hold
great
potential
clinical
prevention
treatment
patients.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
17(21), P. 20825 - 20849
Published: Nov. 3, 2023
Understanding
the
in
vivo
transport
of
nanoparticles
provides
guidelines
for
designing
nanomedicines
with
higher
efficacy
and
fewer
side
effects.
Among
many
factors,
size
plays
a
key
role
controlling
their
behaviors
due
to
existence
various
physiological
thresholds
within
body
size-dependent
nano-bio
interactions.
Encouraged
by
evolving
discoveries
nanoparticle-size-dependent
biological
effects,
we
believe
that
it
is
necessary
systematically
summarize
size-scaling
laws
nanoparticle
vivo.
In
this
review,
summarized
effect
on
along
journey
body:
begin
administration
via
different
delivery
routes,
followed
targeting
intended
tissues
including
tumors
other
organs,
eventually
clearance
through
liver
or
kidneys.
We
outlined
tools
investigating
as
well.
Finally,
discussed
how
may
leverage
tackle
some
challenges
nanomedicine
translation
also
raised
important
size-related
questions
remain
be
answered
future.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
60(3), P. 1306 - 1312
Published: Sept. 17, 2020
Abstract
The
design
of
bright
NIR‐II
luminescent
nanomaterials
that
enable
efficient
labelling
proteins
without
disturbing
their
physiological
properties
in
vivo
is
challenging.
We
developed
an
strategy
to
synthesize
gold
nanoclusters
(Au
NCs)
protected
by
biocompatible
cyclodextrin
(CD).
Leveraging
the
ultrasmall
size
Au
NCs
(<2
nm)
and
strong
macrocycle‐based
host–guest
chemistry,
as‐synthesized
CD‐Au
can
readily
label
proteins/antibodies.
Moreover,
labelled
proteins/antibodies
highly
tracking
during
blood
circulation,
biodistribution
tumor
targeting
ability,
thus
leading
a
sensitive
tumor‐targeted
imaging.
are
stable
harsh
biological
environment
show
good
biocompatibility
high
renal
clearance
efficiency.
Therefore,
biolabels
this
study
provide
promising
platform
monitor
behavior
biomolecules
living
organisms.