Advanced Therapeutics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 19, 2025
Abstract
Inflammatory
bowel
disease
(IBD)
is
a
complex
chronic
inflammatory
disorder
of
the
gastrointestinal
(GI)
tract
with
an
uncertain
etiology.
Currently,
IBD
therapy
relies
on
induction
clinical
remission
followed
by
maintenance
using
anti‐inflammatory
drugs
and
immunosuppressants;
however,
definite
cure
still
out
scope.
Established
approaches
are
characterized
adverse
drug‐related
side
effects
that
can
even
be
potentially
life‐threatening.
In
contrast,
increased
interest
remarkable
scientific
progress
in
targeted
drug
delivery
systems
offer
promising
approach
to
reduce
systemic
events,
delivering
therapeutic
substances
only
inflamed
tissue.
All
alteration
barrier
integrity,
especially
disturbed
epithelial
barrier,
unique
pattern
receptors
cell
surface
and/or
oxidative
stress
milieu
areas
used
as
effective
for
controlled
delivery.
Hence,
this
review
focuses
pathophysiology
GI
potential
strategy
polymeric
nanoparticles
treatment.
Interdisciplinary
efforts
between
chemistry
gastroenterology/immunology
promise
create
novel
synergies
improve
development
nanoparticle
significant
impact.
regard,
current
challenges
translation
nanomedicine
also
discussed.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
19(1), P. 281 - 306
Published: Jan. 2, 2025
A
revolutionary
transformation
in
biomedical
imaging
is
unfolding
with
the
advent
of
aggregation-induced
emission
luminogens
(AIEgens).
These
cutting-edge
molecules
not
only
overcome
limitations
traditional
fluorescent
probes
but
also
improve
boundaries
high-contrast
imaging.
Unlike
conventional
fluorophores
suffering
from
aggregation-caused
quenching,
AIEgens
exhibit
enhanced
luminescence
when
aggregated,
enabling
superior
performance.
This
review
delves
into
molecular
mechanisms
(AIE),
demonstrating
how
strategic
design
unlocks
exceptional
and
contrast,
which
crucial
for
distinguishing
healthy
diseased
tissues.
highlights
key
applications
AIEgens,
such
as
time-resolved
imaging,
second
near-infrared
window
(NIR-II),
advancement
sensitivity
to
physical
biochemical
cue-responsive
The
development
AIE
technology
promises
transform
healthcare
early
disease
detection
targeted
therapies,
potentially
reshaping
personalized
medicine.
paradigm
shift
biophotonics
offers
efficient
tools
decode
complexities
biological
systems
at
level,
bringing
us
closer
a
future
where
invisible
becomes
visible
incurable
treatable.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 2, 2025
Optical
imaging
in
the
second
near-infrared
window
(NIR-II,
1000-1700
nm)
holds
great
promise
for
biomedical
detection
due
to
reduced
tissue
scattering
and
autofluorescence.
However,
rational
design
of
NIR-II
probes
with
superior
excitation
wavelengths
balance
effects
water
absorption
remains
a
challenge.
To
address
this
issue,
here
we
developed
series
Ho
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: March 12, 2025
Traditional
organic
luminogens,
such
as
aggregation-caused
quenching
or
aggregation-induced
emission
only
suitable
to
exhibit
bright
luminescence
in
the
single
state
(i.e.,
solution
aggregated
state),
restricting
their
applications
heterogeneous
environments.
Herein,
we
propose
a
class
of
/
dual
property
multimodal
which
can
simultaneously
balance
radiative
and
non-radiative
decay
processes
both
aggregation
states,
bridging
gap
between
luminogens.
By
manipulating
rigidity
planes
twisted
groups
molecules,
successfully
develop
series
dual-property
dyes
DPM-HD1-3
with
excellent
second
near-infrared
window
(NIR-II)
fluorescent,
photoacoustic,
photothermal
properties
signals.
Based
on
characteristics
DPM-HD3,
construct
CO-activated
luminogen,
DPM-HD3-CO,
for
step-imaging
guided
therapy
tumor-bearing
mice.
DPM-HD3-CO
overcome
interference
tumor
heterogeneity,
reveal
relationship
CO
levels
treatment
response
different
steps
via
imaging.
We
expect
that
introduction
concept
luminogens
would
open
up
innovative
avenue
dye
chemistry,
offering
greater
possibilities
future
widespread
areas
biomedical
imaging,
energy.
conventionally
(e.g.
limiting
utility
Here,
authors
report
states.
ACS Materials Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(7), P. 2687 - 2695
Published: May 31, 2024
The
second
near-infrared
window
(NIR-II,
1000–3000
nm)
presents
an
attractive
platform
for
phototheranostics
due
to
improved
tissue
penetration.
However,
developing
efficient
phototheranostic
agents
this
range
a
significant
challenge.
Herein,
we
report
NIR-II
organic
theranostic
agent,
CNTIC-4F,
based
on
fused-ring
acceptor
structure,
which
features
absorption
extending
beyond
1200
nm
and
fluorescence
emission
reaching
up
1800
nm.
incorporation
of
proaromatic
π-bridge,
thieno[3,4-b]pyrazine
(TP),
enhances
the
quinoidal
character
reducing
optical
bandgap
enhancing
intermolecular
interactions.
In
vivo
imaging
mouse
vasculature
with
CNTIC-4F
nanoparticles
shows
high-contrast
1500
under
1064
excitation.
Furthermore,
also
exhibit
high
photothermal
conversion
efficiency
82%
excitation,
enabling
effective
imaging-guided
therapy
4T1
tumors
in
mice.
This
study
illustrates
potential
structures
advanced
deep-penetrating
phototheranostics.
Chemical & Biomedical Imaging,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2(7), P. 462 - 480
Published: June 18, 2024
In
the
realm
of
nanomaterials,
atomically
precise
quasi-molecular
gold
nanoclusters
(AuNCs)
play
a
prime
role
due
to
their
unique,
stable,
and
highly
tunable
optical
properties.
They
are
extensively
structure-engineered
for
modulation
surface
electronic
states
toward
long
wavelength
photoluminescence,
particularly
in
NIR-II
(1000
1700
nm)
window.
Contrast
agents
with
emission
can
potentially
transform
imaging
terms
higher
spatial
resolution,
deeper
tissue
penetration,
reduced
autofluorescence.
These
advantages
allow
real-time
living
organisms
observing
disease
progression
treatment
response.
this
short
review,
we
discuss
origin
rationally
designed
AuNCs
application
high
resolution
vasculatures
hard
soft
structures
identification
pathological
conditions
such
as
stroke
injury.
Further,
recent
employment
these
rapidly
growing
field
tumor
theranostics
is
also
summarized.
Final
remarks
provided
on
scope
improvement
properties
persisting
challenges
clinical
translation.
Journal of Nanobiotechnology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: March 5, 2025
Photoacoustic
brain
imaging
(PABI)
has
emerged
as
a
promising
biomedical
modality,
combining
high
contrast
of
optical
with
deep
tissue
penetration
ultrasound
imaging.
This
review
explores
the
application
photoacoustic
in
tumor
imaging,
highlighting
synergy
between
nanomaterials
and
state
art
techniques
to
achieve
high-resolution
deeper
tissues.
PABI
leverages
effect,
where
absorbed
light
energy
causes
thermoelastic
expansion,
generating
waves
that
are
detected
converted
into
images.
technique
enables
precise
diagnosis,
therapy
monitoring,
enhanced
clinical
screening,
specifically
management
complex
diseases
such
breast
cancer,
lymphatic
disorder,
neurological
conditions.
Despite
integration
agents
radiation,
providing
comprehensive
overview
current
methodologies,
major
obstacles
treatment,
future
directions
for
improving
diagnostic
therapeutic
outcomes.
The
underscores
significance
robust
research
tool
medical
method,
potential
revolutionize
disease
diagnosis
treatment.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Jan. 10, 2025
Prostate-Specific
Membrane
Antigen
(PSMA)
is
a
highly
expressed
and
structurally
unique
target
specific
to
prostate
cancer
(PCa).
Diagnostic
therapeutic
approaches
in
nuclear
medicine,
coupling
PSMA
ligands
with
radionuclides,
have
shown
significant
clinical
success.
PSMA-PET/CT
effectively
identifies
tumors
metastatic
lymph
nodes
for
imaging
purposes,
while
177Lu-PSMA-617
(Pluvicto)
has
received
FDA
approval
treating
castration-resistant
PCa
(mCRPC).
Despite
their
success,
radionuclide-based
diagnostic
methods
face
limitations
such
as
high
costs
side
effects.
Recently,
near-infrared
(NIR)
fluorescence
phototherapy
advanced
significantly
biomedical
applications.
It's
benefits,
deep
tissue
penetration,
real-time
precision,
minimal
effects,
driven
broader
adoption,
especially
fluorescence-guided
surgery
(FGS).
This
review
suggests
combining
NIR
dyes
enable
targeted,
high-resolution
superior
signal-to-background
ratios,
facilitating
precise
FGS.
techniques
can
also
aid
pathological
diagnosis
ex
vivo
specimens.
Furthermore,
photosensitizers
allows
localized
photothermal
(PTT)
or
photodynamic
therapy
(PDT)
under
irradiation,
producing
heat
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
treat
PCa.
aims
extend
the
success
of
targeting
by
exploring
advances
NIR-based
FGS
phototherapy,
presenting
promising
new
approach.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 6, 2025
Silver
sulfide
nanocrystals
(Ag2S
NCs)
with
second
near-infrared
(NIR-II)
emission
and
excellent
biocompatibility
hold
great
attraction
for
in
vivo
imaging.
However,
current
Ag2S
NCs
suffer
severely
low
photoluminescence
quantum
yields
(PLQYs),
limiting
the
penetration
depth.
Herein,
based
on
computational
prediction,
we
proposed
a
facile
synchronous
passivation
strategy
employing
non-toxic
MgCl2
as
passivator
simultaneous
Mg-doping
chlorination
of
(Syn-Ag2S).
Spectroscopic
studies
including
femtosecond
transient
absorption
measurement
(fs-TAS)
temperature-dependent
PL
spectra
revealed
that
syn-passivation
successfully
enlarged
nonradiative
activation
energy
reduced
defect
states
exciton-photon
interaction,
thus
resulting
record
high
absolute
PLQY
46
±
2%
at
1220
nm
among
toxic-element-free
NIR-II
probes.
The
boosted
unlocks
potential
deep
lymph
node
profile
lumbar
nodes
was
clearly
distinguished
by
Syn-Ag2S,
while
clinical
indocyanine
green
(ICG)
failed
to
do
so.
This
also
establishes
an
approach
developing
other
ultrabright
used
not
only
bioimaging
but
photovoltaics
LEDs.