ACS Nano,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
18(45), С. 31286 - 31299
Опубликована: Окт. 30, 2024
Controllable
carbon
monoxide
(CO)
release
simulated
by
light-generated
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
represents
a
promising
approach
for
cancer
therapy
but
is
hampered
low
CO
rate
and
ROS
generation
of
conventional
photosensitizers
in
hypoxia
tumor
microenvironments.
In
this
study,
we
developed
highly
efficient
nanoplatform
(TPyNO
Advanced Materials,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Фев. 23, 2025
Abstract
Photodynamic
immunotherapy
presents
a
non‐invasive
strategy
characterized
by
spatiotemporal
control
and
minimal
side
effects
to
induce
immunogenic
cell
death
(ICD).
This
approach
significantly
enhances
the
release
of
tumor‐associated
antigens
damage‐associated
molecular
patterns,
thereby
improving
cancer
outcomes.
However,
hypoxia
antioxidant
defenses
at
tumor
sites
considerably
diminish
efficacy
photodynamic
immunotherapy.
In
this
work,
covalent
warhead,
alkyneamide,
is
introduced
into
an
AIE
photosensitizer
develop
novel
photosensitizer,
MBTP‐PA,
which
targets
redox
systems
facilitates
ferroptosis‐
pyroptosis‐mediated
thiol‐yne
click
reactions.
The
interacts
with
intracellular
thiol
compounds
such
as
cysteine
glutathione,
disrupting
system
alleviating
hypoxia.
results
in
enhanced
therapy
(PDT)
compared
non‐covalent
MBTP‐A.
Furthermore,
conjunction
PDT,
reaction
can
activate
ICD
through
ferroptosis
pyroptosis,
enhancing
anti‐tumor
immunity.
Notably,
vivo
injection
MBTP‐PA
nanoparticles
site
led
elimination
primary
tumors,
inhibiting
distal
tumors
exhibiting
effects.
Therefore,
work
not
only
integrates
reactions
cellular
systems,
but
also
paves
way
for
developing
photosensitizers.
The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
16(9), С. 2273 - 2282
Опубликована: Фев. 24, 2025
Modern
photodynamic
therapy
(PDT)
demands
next-generation
photosensitizers
(PSs)
that
overcome
heavy-atom
dependency
and
enhance
efficacy
beyond
traditional,
highly
oxygen-dependent
type
II
mechanisms.
We
introduce
herein
TCI-NH,
as
a
thiochromenocarbazole
imide
derivative
designed
for
I
action.
Upon
light
activation,
TCI-NH
efficiently
favors
superoxide
(O2•-)
PS-centered
radical
formation
instead
of
singlet
oxygen
(1O2)
generation.
Its
high
luminescence
efficiency
selective
localization
in
both
the
endoplasmic
reticulum
mitochondria
enable
precise,
image-guided
PDT.
Notably,
interactions
with
biomolecules,
such
serum
albumin
or
DNA,
TCI-NH's
emission
by
up
to
40-fold
amplify
generation
5-fold.
With
negligible
dark
toxicity,
this
results
∼120
nM
photocytotoxicity
along
an
impressive
phototherapeutic
index
exceeding
200.
Real-time
live-cell
imaging
revealed
rapid,
light-triggered
cytotoxicity
characterized
apoptotic
body
extensive
cellular
damage.
its
small
size,
heavy-atom-free
structure,
exceptional,
organelle
specificity,
therapeutic
efficacy,
sets
new
benchmark
anticancer
Nano-Micro Letters,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
17(1)
Опубликована: Март 10, 2025
Abstract
The
treatment
of
ammonia
nitrogen
wastewater
(ANW)
has
garnered
significant
attention
due
to
the
ecology,
and
even
biology
is
under
increasing
threat
from
over
discharge
ANW.
Conventional
ANW
methods
often
encounter
challenges
such
as
complex
processes,
high
costs
secondary
pollution.
Considerable
progress
been
made
in
employing
solar-induced
evaporators
for
treatment.
However,
there
remain
notable
barriers
transitioning
fundamental
research
practical
applications,
including
insufficient
evaporation
rates
inadequate
resistance
biofouling.
Herein,
we
propose
a
novel
evaporator,
which
comprises
bio-enzyme-treated
wood
aerogel
that
serves
water
pumping
storage
layer,
cost-effective
multi-walled
carbon
nanotubes
coated
hydrophobic/hydrophilic
fibrous
nonwoven
mat
functioning
photothermal
aggregation-induced
emission
(AIE)
molecules
incorporated
anti-biofouling
agent.
resultant
bioinspired
evaporator
demonstrates
rate
12.83
kg
m
−2
h
−1
when
treating
simulated
containing
30
wt%
NH
4
Cl
1.0
sun
illumination.
AIE-doped
exhibits
remarkable
photodynamic
antibacterial
activity
against
mildew
bacteria,
ensuring
outstanding
biofouling
extended
periods
When
enhanced
by
natural
wind
irradiation,
achieves
an
impressive
exceeding
20
.
This
advancement
represents
promising
viable
approach
effective
removal
wastewater.
ABSTRACT
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
is
one
of
the
most
prevalent
forms
neurodegenerative
disease.
Although
some
controversy
exists,
β‐amyloid
peptide
(Aβ)
recognized
to
play
an
essential
role
in
pathophysiology
AD.
The
Aβ
species
are
known
exist
various
forms,
including
soluble
monomers,
oligomers,
and
insoluble
aggregates.
Despite
extensive
efforts
regulate
aggregation,
no
successful
medications
have
been
developed
date.
Among
strategies
for
AD
treatment,
phototherapy,
photodynamic
therapy
(PDT),
photothermal
(PTT),
photopharmacology,
photobiomodulation
(PBM)
attracted
increased
attention
because
spatiotemporal
controllability.
Representative
examples
PDT,
PTT,
PBM
discussed
terms
inhibitory
mechanism,
unique
properties
materials,
design
phototherapy
modulators.
major
challenges
against
addressed
promising
prospects
proposed.
It
concluded
that
noninvasive
light‐assisted
approaches
will
become
a
strategy
intensifying
modulation
aggregation
or
promoting
clearance
thus
facilitating
treatment.
Molecules,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
30(6), С. 1274 - 1274
Опубликована: Март 12, 2025
The
smart
construction
of
nano-photosensitizers
(PSs)
is
significant
for
multipurpose
applications,
such
as
bioimaging,
efficient
photodynamic
anti-tumor
or
anti-bacterial
studies.
This
work
reports
a
flexible
self-assembling
strategy
the
nano-PSs,
in
which
PSs
spontaneously
form
amorphous
aggregates
killing
bacteria,
self-assemble
with
tetraphenylethene
(TPE)
based
glycoclusters
(TPE-Glc4)
to
construct
glyco-dots
cell
imaging
and
Tricyanofuran
(TCF)
TPE
units
were
bridged
furan
thiophene
moiety
two
(1
2)
NIR
fluorescence
monomers,
performance
aggregation-induced
generation
reactive
oxygen
species
(AIG-ROS)
an
aggregated
state.
Compared
large
(2-a),
TPE-based
encapsulated
PS
(2-Glc)
that
exhibit
smaller
more
homogeneous
hydrated
size
approximately
40
nm,
well
enhanced
water-solubility
biocompatibility.
TPE-glycoclusters
facilitate
cellular
uptake
2
into
HepG2
cells,
therefore
enhancing
signal
therapy.
Meanwhile,
2-a
exhibits
satisfied
phototoxicity
against
Escherichia
coli.
highlights
self-assembly
nano-PSs
multifunctional
bioapplications.
Photodynamic
therapy
(PDT)
is
an
innovative,
non-invasive,
and
selective
treatment
approach
that
has
gained
attention
as
adjunctive
in
periodontitis.
Aggregatibacter
actinomycetemcomitans
opportunistic
periodontopathogen
known
for
its
ability
to
form
biofilms.
The
objective
of
this
vitro
study
was
determine
the
anti-virulence
effect
nano-quercetin
(N-QT)-mediated
PDT
on
expression
a
gene
associated
with
biofilm
formation
A.
actinomycetemcomitans.
After
synthesis
characterization
N-QT
by
transmission
electron
microscopes
(TEM),
dynamic
light
scattering
(DLS),
zeta
potential
analysis,
fourier
transform
infrared
spectroscopy
(FTIR)
effects
different
concentrations
energy
densities
diode
laser
alone
cell
viability
were
evaluated.
then
treated
sub-lethal
doses
emitting
presence
N-QT.
Ultimately,
dose
used
investigate
metabolic
activity
actinomycetemcomitans,
generation
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS),
changes
rcpA,
qseB,
qseC
genes
using
quantitative
real-time
polymerase
chain
reaction
(qRT-PCR)
method.
According
results,
TEM,
DLS,
potential,
FTIR
confirmed
16
512
µg/mL
irradiation
6
min
density
154.8
J/cm2
caused
significant
decrease
bacterial
count
(P
<
0.05).
8
5-min
achieved
highest
reduction
(42.9%),
while
2
4-min
yielded
lowest
(12.3%).
Using
exposure
4
5
at
103.9
129
J/cm²
led
ROS
levels
2.67-
2.83-fold
higher
than
those
control
cells,
respectively
Additionally,
resulted
2.62-,
2.85-,
3.21-fold
genes,
utilizing
shows
promise
suppressing
cellular
survival
emerges
viable
strategy
targeting
virulence.
Abstract
This
study
introduces
innovative
redox‐sensitive
polymeric
nanocarriers
designed
to
deliver
the
photosensitizer
meso
‐tetra(
N
‐methyl‐4‐pyridyl)porphine
and
enhance
anticancer
photodynamic
therapy.
These
release
from
a
hydrophobic
core
in
response
elevated
glutathione
levels,
enabling
generation
of
reactive
oxygen
species
upon
irradiation.
The
glutathione‐sensitive
is
constructed
using
disulfide‐linked
molecules,
while
hydrophilic
shell,
consisting
6‐methyluracil
derivative,
enhances
stability
promotes
cellular
uptake
photosensitizer.
paper
details
synthesis,
physicochemical
properties,
encapsulation
efficiency
nanocarriers.
It
further
explores
how
structure
influences
glutathione‐induced
degradation,
kinetics,
under
Additionally,
evaluates
hemocompatibility
photosensitizer/nanocarrier
composites
their
cytotoxic
effects
on
human
liver
cells
(Chang
Liver),
healthy
embryonic
lung
(WI38),
cancer
cell
lines
(M‐HeLa
HuTu80).
Notably,
treatment
with
these
composites,
followed
by
irradiation,
significantly
reduces
viability
M‐HeLa
line,
demonstrating
potential
for
targeted