Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
36(13)
Published: Dec. 25, 2023
Abstract
Metal
nanoclusters
(NCs)
are
well‐recognized
novel
nano‐agents
that
hold
great
promise
for
applications
in
nanomedicine
because
of
their
ultrafine
size,
low
toxicity,
and
high
renal
clearance.
As
foreign
substances,
however,
an
in‐depth
understanding
the
bioresponses
to
metal
NCs
is
necessary
but
still
far
from
being
realized.
Herein,
this
review
deployed
summarize
biofates
at
various
biological
levels,
emphasizing
multiscale
molecular,
cellular,
organismal
levels.
In
parts‐to‐whole
schema,
interactions
between
biomolecules
discussed,
presenting
typical
protein‐dictated
nano–bio
interfaces,
hierarchical
structures,
vivo
trajectories.
Then,
accumulation,
internalization,
metabolic
evolution
cellular
environment
as‐imparted
theranostic
functionalization
demonstrated.
The
metabolism
transportation
processes
subsequently
distilled.
Finally,
ends
with
conclusions
perspectives
on
outstanding
issues
NC‐mediated
near
future.
This
expected
provide
inspiration
tailoring
customization
NC‐based
meet
practical
requirements
different
sectors
nanomedicine.
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.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
17(16), P. 15605 - 15614
Published: July 28, 2023
Immunotherapy
is
an
advanced
therapeutic
strategy
of
cancer
treatment
but
suffers
from
the
issues
off-target
adverse
effects,
lack
real-time
monitoring
techniques,
and
unsustainable
response.
Herein,
ultrasmall
Au
nanocluster
(NC)-based
theranostic
probe
designed
for
second
near-infrared
window
(NIR-II)
photoluminescence
(PL)
imaging-guided
phototherapies
photoactivatable
immunotherapy.
The
(Au44MBA26-NLG
short)
composed
atomically
precise
NIR-II
emitting
Au44MBA26
NCs
(here
MBA
denotes
water-soluble
4-mercaptobenzoic
acid)
conjugated
with
immune
checkpoint
inhibitor
1-cyclohexyl-2-(5H-imidazo[5,1-a]isoindol-5-yl)ethanol
(NLG919)
via
a
singlet
oxygen
(1O2)-cleavable
linker.
Upon
NIR
photoirradiation,
Au44MBA26-NLG
not
only
enables
PL
imaging
tumors
in
deep
tissues
guiding
tumor
therapy
also
allows
leverage
photothermal
property
(PTT)
photogenerated
1O2
photodynamic
(PDT)
releasing
NLG919
Such
multiple
effect
modulated
by
prompts
proliferation
activation
effector
T
cells,
upshifts
systemic
antitumor
T-lymphocyte
(T
cell)
immunity,
finally
suppresses
growth
both
primary
distant
living
mice.
Overall,
this
study
may
provide
promising
nanoplatform
toward
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
36(17)
Published: Aug. 19, 2023
Abstract
Recently,
many
organic
optoelectronic
materials
(OOMs),
especially
those
used
in
light‐emitting
diodes
(OLEDs),
solar
cells
(OSCs),
and
field‐effect
transistors
(OFETs),
are
explored
for
biomedical
applications
including
imaging
photoexcited
therapies.
In
this
review,
recently
developed
OOMs
fluorescence
imaging,
photoacoustic
photothermal
therapy,
photodynamic
summarized.
Relationships
between
their
molecular
structures,
nanoaggregation
photophysical
mechanisms,
properties
various
discussed.
Mainly
four
kinds
of
covered:
thermally
activated
delayed
OLEDs,
conjugated
small
molecules
polymers
OSCs,
charge‐transfer
complexes
OFETs.
Based
on
the
unique
optical
properties,
excitation
light
wavelength
exciton
dynamics,
they
respectively
exploited
suitable
applications.
This
review
is
intended
to
serve
as
a
bridge
researchers
area
devices
Moreover,
it
provides
guidance
selecting
or
modifying
high‐performance
uses.
Current
challenges
future
perspectives
also
discussed
with
hope
inspiring
further
development
efficient
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
52(18), P. 6447 - 6496
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
This
review
highlights
the
use
of
nanoprobes
to
stratify
various
therapeutic
modalities
and
provides
an
outlook
on
challenges
future
directions
for
patient
stratification.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
36(8)
Published: Nov. 3, 2023
Abstract
Atomically
precise
gold
nanoclusters
(NCs)
have
emerged
as
a
new
class
of
precision
materials
and
attracted
wide
interest
in
recent
years.
One
the
unique
properties
such
pertains
to
their
photoluminescence
(PL),
for
it
can
widely
span
visible
near‐infrared–I
–II
wavelengths
(NIR‐I/II),
even
beyond
1700
nm
by
manipulating
size,
structure,
composition.
The
current
research
efforts
focus
on
structure–PL
correlation
development
strategies
raising
PL
quantum
yields,
which
is
nontrivial
when
moving
from
near‐infrared
wavelengths,
especially
NIR–II
regions.
This
review
summarizes
progress
field,
including
i)
types
observed
NCs
fluorescence,
phosphorescence,
thermally
activated
delayed
well
dual
emission;
ii)
some
effective
that
are
devised
improve
yield
(QY)
NCs,
heterometal
doping,
surface
rigidification,
core
phonon
engineering,
with
double‐digit
QYs
NIR
horizons;
iii)
applications
luminescent
bioimaging,
photosensitization,
optoelectronics.
Finally,
remaining
challenges
opportunities
future
highlighted.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(12)
Published: Jan. 9, 2024
Exploiting
emissive
hydrophobic
nanoclusters
for
hydrophilic
applications
remains
a
challenge
because
of
photoluminescence
(PL)
quenching
during
phase
transfer.
In
addition,
the
mechanism
underlying
PL
unclear.
this
study,
PL-quenching
was
examined
by
analyzing
atomically
precise
structures
and
optical
properties
surface-engineered
Ag
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(5), P. 3545 - 3552
Published: Jan. 26, 2024
Atom-precise
metal
nanoclusters
(NCs)
with
large
bulk
(nuclearity
>60)
are
important
species
for
insight
into
the
embryonic
phase
of
nanoparticles
and
their
top-down
etching
synthesis.
Herein,
we
report
a
metastable
rod-shaped
70-nuclei
copper-hydride
NC,
[Cl@Cu
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(48)
Published: Oct. 6, 2024
Rheumatoid
arthritis
(RA)
represents
an
insidious
autoimmune
inflammatory
disorder
that
severely
lowers
the
life
quality
by
progressively
destructing
joint
functions
and
eventually
causing
permanent
disability,
posing
a
serious
public
health
problem.
Here,
advanced
theranostic
probe
is
introduced
integrates
activatable
second
near-infrared
(NIR-II)
fluorescence
imaging
for
precise
RA
diagnosis
with
multi-pronged
treatments.
A
novel
molecular
comprising
long-wavelength
aggregation-induced
emission
unit
manganese
carbonyl
cage
motif
synthesized,
which
enables
NIR-II
activation
concurrently
releasing
therapeutic
carbon
monoxide
(CO)
gas
in
inflamed
microenvironment.
This
self-assembles
into
biocompatible
nanoprobe,
subsequently
conjugated
anti-IL-6R
antibody
to
afford
active-targeting
ability
of
RA.
The
nanoprobe
exhibits
significant
turn-on
signal
at
lesion,
enabling
highly
sensitive
real-time
monitoring.
combination
ROS
scavenging,
on-demand
CO
release,
IL-6
signaling
blockade
results
potent
effect
synergistic
immunomodulation
impact,
significantly
alleviating
symptoms
preventing
destruction.
research
introduces
paradigm
development
high-performance,
strategies
facilitate
detection
enhanced
treatment
RA-related
diseases.