Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
35(22)
Published: March 9, 2023
The
development
of
blood-brain
barrier
(BBB)-crossing
phototheranostic
agents
in
second
near-infrared
window
(NIR-II),
especially
the
range
1500-1700
nm
(NIR-IIb),
affords
great
opportunities
for
glioblastoma
(GBM)
management.
Herein,
an
organic
assembly
(denoted
as
LET-12)
with
maximum
absorption
peak
at
1400
and
emission
1512
trailing
over
1700
through
self-assembly
small
molecule
IR-1064
is
designed
subsequently
decorated
choline
acetylcholine
analogs.
LET-12
can
effectively
cross
BBB
brain's
choline-like
receptors-mediated
transcytosis
accumulated
tumor
tissues,
thus
achieving
fluorescence/photoacoustic
(FL/PA)
duplex
imaging
orthotopic
GBM
≈3.0
mm
depth
a
superior
tumor-to-normal
tissue
signal
ratio
(20.93
±
0.59
FL
32.63
1.16
PA
imaging,
respectively).
Owing
to
its
good
photothermal
conversion
ability,
also
serve
agent,
obvious
repression
murine
model
after
once
treatment.
findings
indicate
that
holds
potential
BBB-crossing
NIR-IIb
phototheranostics
GBM.
This
strategy
molecules
opens
new
avenue
construction
phototheranostics.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
35(12)
Published: Jan. 11, 2023
Phototheranostics
have
emerged
and
flourished
as
a
promising
pattern
for
cancer
theranostics
owing
to
their
precise
photoinduced
diagnosis
therapeutic
meet
the
demands
of
precision
medicine.
The
information
effect
are
directly
determined
by
fluorescence
imaging
ability
photothermal
conversion
efficiency
(PCE)
phototheranostic
agents.
Hence,
how
balance
competitive
radiative
nonradiative
processes
agents
is
key
factor
evaluate
effect.
Herein,
molecules
named
ICRs
with
high
photostaibility
rationally
designed,
exhibiting
emission
in
second
near-infrared
window
(NIR-II,
1000-1700
nm)
PCE,
which
related
strong
donor-acceptor
(D-A)
interaction
reorganization
energy
Noteworthily,
ICR-Qu
stronger
D-A
large-sized
conjugated
unit
encapsulated
nanoparticles
exhibits
PCE
(81.1%).
In
addition,
ICR-QuNPs
used
(FLI),
photoacoustic
(PAI),
(PTI)
guide
deep-tissue
photonic
hyperthermia,
achieving
removal
inhibition
breast
cancer.
Furthermore,
combined
α-PD-1,
show
huge
potential
be
facile
efficient
tool
photo-immunotherapy.
More
importantly,
this
study
not
only
reports
an
"all-in-one"
polymethine-based
agent,
but
also
sheds
light
on
exploration
versatile
organic
future
practical
applications.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
124(2), P. 554 - 628
Published: Nov. 22, 2023
In
vivo
imaging
technologies
have
emerged
as
a
powerful
tool
for
both
fundamental
research
and
clinical
practice.
particular,
luminescence
in
the
tissue-transparent
near-infrared
(NIR,
700–1700
nm)
region
offers
tremendous
potential
visualizing
biological
architectures
pathophysiological
events
living
subjects
with
deep
tissue
penetration
high
contrast
owing
to
reduced
light–tissue
interactions
of
absorption,
scattering,
autofluorescence.
The
distinctive
quantum
effects
nanocrystals
been
harnessed
achieve
exceptional
photophysical
properties,
establishing
them
promising
category
luminescent
probes.
this
comprehensive
review,
between
light
tissues,
well
advantages
NIR
imaging,
are
initially
elaborated.
Subsequently,
we
focus
on
achieving
improved
by
optimizing
performance
nanocrystal
fluorophores.
ingenious
design
strategies
probes
discussed,
along
their
respective
biomedical
applications
versatile
modalities.
Finally,
thought-provoking
reflections
challenges
prospects
future
translation
nanocrystal-based
wisely
provided.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(10), P. 6763 - 6772
Published: Feb. 28, 2024
While
monoradical
emitters
have
emerged
as
a
new
route
toward
efficient
organic
light-emitting
diodes,
the
luminescence
property
of
diradicaloids
is
still
scarcely
explored.
Herein,
by
devising
novel
radical–radical
coupling-based
synthetic
approach,
we
report
class
sulfone-functionalized
Chichibabin's
hydrocarbon
derivatives,
SD-1–3,
featuring
varied
substituent
patterns
and
moderate
to
high
diradical
characters
0.44–0.70,
highly
stable
with
rarely
seen
NIR
emission
beyond
900
nm.
Via
comprehensive
experimental
theoretical
investigations,
reveal
that
optoelectronic
magnetic
properties
these
materials
are
significantly
tuned
variations
substitutions
(H/CF3/OMe)
on
molecular
skeletons.
More
importantly,
quantum
chemical
computations
indicate
embedding
sulfone
groups
has
contributed
breaking
their
quasi-C2
symmetry
diradicaloid
molecules
results
in
an
excited-state
charge
transfer
character.
Therefore,
remarkably
deep
emissive
wavelength
up
998
nm,
together
large
Stokes
shift
(∼386
nm),
achieved
for
CF3-based
SD-2
molecule
tetrahydrofuran.
To
best
our
knowledge,
such
luminescent
represented
longest
wavelengths
among
currently
reported
fluorescent
radicals.
Overall,
work
not
only
establishes
approach
hydrocarbons
but
also
paves
way
designing
open-shell
both
fundamental
understanding
feasible
control
properties.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(31)
Published: May 21, 2024
Fluorescence
imaging
(FLI)-guided
phototheranostics
using
emission
from
the
second
near-infrared
(NIR-II)
window
show
significant
potential
for
cancer
diagnosis
and
treatment.
Clinical
imaging-used
polymethine
ionic
indocyanine
green
(ICG)
dye
is
widely
adopted
NIR
fluorescence
imaging-guided
photothermal
therapy
(PTT)
research
due
to
its
exceptional
photophysical
properties.
However,
ICG
has
limitations
such
as
poor
photostability,
low
conversion
efficiency
(PCE),
short-wavelength
peak,
liver-targeting
issues,
which
restrict
wider
use.
In
this
study,
two
derivatives
are
transformed
into
neutral
merocyanines
(mCy)
achieve
much-enhanced
performance
NIR-II
phototheranostics.
Initial
designs
of
dyes
similar
drawbacks
in
terms
photostability
performance.
One
modified
molecules,
mCy890,
shows
significantly
improved
stability,
an
peak
over
1000
nm,
a
high
PCE
51%,
all
considerably
outperform
ICG.
vivo
studies
demonstrate
that
nanoparticles
mCy890
can
effectively
accumulate
at
tumor
sites
guided
by
imaging.
This
provides
valuable
insights
development
enhanced
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(32)
Published: March 22, 2024
Abstract
The
development
of
semiconducting
polymers
(SPs)
with
simultaneous
second
near‐infrared
(NIR‐II)
absorption
and
multimodal
phototheranostic
functions
is
highly
desired
in
the
field
oncotherapy.
Aggregation‐induced
emission
luminogens
(AIEgens)
have
been
acknowledged
to
possess
unique
potential
integrating
multiple
diagnostic
therapeutic
modalities
into
one
organic
molecule.
Nevertheless,
SPs
are
hard
achieve
AIE
activity
due
their
extended
π‐conjugated
skeletons
as
well
large
planar
configuration
commonly‐used
electrophilic
acceptor
moieties.
Herein,
an
ingenious
dimerization‐based
distortion
strategy
proposed
current
work
by
taking
advantage
sterically
encumbered
acceptors
structure
for
successful
construction
AIE‐active
SPs.
Through
further
finely
adjusting
molecular
donor–acceptor
interaction
strength,
obtained
named
SP3
bearing
highest
intramolecular
charge
transfer
effect
presented
NIR‐II
aggregation‐induced
fluorescence
emission,
good
reactive
oxygen
species
production
ability,
superior
photothermal
conversion
performance.
Accordingly,
selected
fabricate
nanoparticles
successfully
applied
laser‐triggered
fluorescence‐photoacoustic
imaging‐guided
photodynamic‐photothermal
therapy
tumors.
This
study
represents
first
excitable
SP,
offers
a
new
perspective
on
designing
advanced
efficient
treatment
malignant
tumor.
Small Methods,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 12, 2024
Abstract
Intravital
fluorescence
imaging
in
the
second
near‐infrared
window
(NIR‐II,
900–1700
nm)
has
emerged
as
a
promising
method
for
non‐invasive
diagnostics
complex
biological
systems
due
to
its
advantages
of
less
background
interference,
high
tissue
penetration
depth,
contrast,
and
sensitivity.
However,
traditional
NIR‐II
imaging,
which
is
characterized
by
“always
on”
or
“turn
mode,
lacks
ability
quantitative
detection,
leading
low
reproducibility
reliability
during
bio‐detection.
In
ratiometric
can
realize
reliable
analysis
detection
vivo
providing
reference
signals
correction,
generating
new
opportunities
prospects
bioimaging
biosensing.
this
review,
current
design
strategies
sensing
mechanisms
probes
biosensing
applications
are
systematically
summarized.
Further,
challenges,
future
perspectives
designing
also
discussed.
It
hoped
that
review
provide
effective
guidance
promote
adoption
vivo.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
147(2), P. 2010 - 2020
Published: Jan. 7, 2025
Developing
small
organic
molecular
phototheranostic
agents
with
second
near-infrared
(NIR-II)
aggregation-induced
emission
(AIE)
is
paramount
for
the
phototriggered
diagnostic
imaging
and
synchronous
in
situ
therapy
of
cancer
via
an
excellent
balance
excited
states
energy
dissipations.
In
this
study,
a
multifunctional
iridium(III)
complex
exploited
by
coordination
AIE-active
N^N
ancillary
ligand
trivalent
iridium
ion.
The
resultant
DPTPzIr
significantly
outperforms
its
parent
terms
absorption/emission
wavelengths,
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
production,
photothermal
conversion,
which
simultaneously
endow
nanoparticles
matched
absorption
peak
to
commercial
808
nm
laser,
longest
NIR-II
(above
1100
nm)
among
those
previously
reported
AIE
complexes,
potentiated
type-I
ROS
generation,
as
high
60.5%
conversion
efficiency.
Consequently,
perform
well
multimodal
image-guided
photodynamic
therapy-photothermal
breast
tumor-bearing
mice,
enabling
precise
tumor
diagnosis
complete
ablation
biocompatibility.
Our
present
work
provides
simple,
feasible,
effective
paradigm
development
advanced
agents.