Late-stage
diagnosis
is
a
major
contributor
to
cancer
mortality
and
thus
leads
increased
fatality,
making
early
detection
crucial
for
improving
survival
rates.
Circulating
tumor
cells
(CTC),
detectable
before
primary
tumors
become
clinically
apparent,
have
emerged
as
vital
biomarkers
the
identification
of
aggressive
cancers.
Here,
develop
single-atom
nanozyme
integrated
nanoarray
3D
nano-biointerface
ultrasensitive
electrochemical
screening
CTCs
from
hepatocellular
carcinoma.
This
cytosensor
capable
identifying
CTC
at
single-cell
level,
achieving
an
impressive
area
under
curve
0.96
in
receiver
operating
characteristics,
comparable
simulated
multi-indicator
diagnostic
strategies.
strategy
shows
great
potential
non-invasive
carcinoma
promising
be
applied
universally
diagnosis.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
145(30), С. 16835 - 16842
Опубликована: Июль 24, 2023
In
nature,
enzymatic
reactions
occur
in
well-functioning
catalytic
pockets,
where
substrates
bind
and
react
by
properly
arranging
the
sites
amino
acids
a
three-dimensional
(3D)
space.
Single-atom
nanozymes
(SAzymes)
are
new
type
of
with
active
similar
to
those
natural
metalloenzymes.
However,
centers
current
SAzymes
two-dimensional
(2D)
architectures
lack
collaborative
substrate-binding
features
limits
their
activity.
Herein,
we
report
dimensionality
engineering
strategy
convert
conventional
2D
Fe–N-4
into
3D
structures
integrating
oxidized
sulfur
functionalities
onto
carbon
plane.
Our
results
suggest
that
could
serve
as
binding
for
assisting
substrate
orientation
facilitating
desorption
H2O,
resulting
an
outstanding
specific
activity
up
119.77
U
mg–1,
which
is
6.8
times
higher
than
FeN4C
SAzymes.
This
study
paves
way
rational
design
highly
single-atom
nanozymes.
Nature Communications,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
14(1)
Опубликована: Ноя. 6, 2023
Inspired
by
structures
of
natural
metalloenzymes,
a
biomimetic
synthetic
strategy
is
developed
for
scalable
synthesis
porous
Fe-N3
single
atom
nanozymes
(pFeSAN)
using
hemoglobin
as
Fe-source
and
template.
pFeSAN
delivers
3.3-
8791-fold
higher
oxidase-like
activity
than
Fe-N4
Fe3O4
nanozymes.
The
high
catalytic
performance
attributed
to
(1)
the
suppressed
aggregation
atomically
dispersed
Fe;
(2)
facilitated
mass
transfer
maximized
exposure
active
sites
created
mesopores
thermal
removal
(2
~
3
nm);
(3)
unique
electronic
configuration
oxygen-to-water
oxidation
pathway
(analogy
with
cytochrome
c
oxidase).
successfully
demonstrated
rapid
colorimetric
detection
glutathione
low
limit
(2.4
nM)
wide
range
(50
nM-1
mM),
further
real-time,
facile,
(~6
min)
precise
visualization
analysis
methodology
tumors
via
level,
showing
its
potentials
diagnostic
clinic
applications.
Advanced Materials,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
35(46)
Опубликована: Июль 27, 2023
Recently,
single-atom
nanozymes
have
made
significant
progress
in
the
fields
of
sterilization
and
treatment,
but
their
catalytic
performance
as
substitutes
for
natural
enzymes
drugs
is
far
from
satisfactory.
Here,
a
method
reported
to
improve
enzyme
activity
by
adjusting
spatial
position
site
on
nanoplatforms.
Two
types
Cu
are
synthesized
interlayer
(CuL
/PHI)
in-plane
(CuP
poly
(heptazine
imide)
(PHI)
through
different
synthesis
pathways.
Experimental
theoretical
analysis
indicates
that
PHI
can
effectively
adjust
coordination
number,
bond
length,
electronic
structure
single
atoms
compared
position,
thereby
promoting
photoinduced
electron
migration
O2
activation,
enabling
effective
generate
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS).
Under
visible
light
irradiation,
photocatalytic
bactericidal
CuL
/PHI
against
aureus
≈100%,
achieving
same
antibacterial
effect
antibiotics,
after
10
min
low-dose
exposure
2
h
incubation.
Materials Chemistry Frontiers,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
7(8), С. 1684 - 1693
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2023
2D
Al-TCPP
MOF
nanosheets
were
prepared
via
a
simple
solvothermal
synthesis
method
without
the
need
for
any
surfactants
and
found
to
be
an
effective
sonosensitizer
sonodynamic
cancer
therapy.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
34(16)
Опубликована: Янв. 4, 2024
Abstract
As
a
powerful
tool,
nanozyme
catalysts
broaden
the
avenues
to
implement
bio‐inspired
solutions
for
addressing
many
important
concerns,
covering
energy,
healthcare,
environment,
and
more.
Recent
endeavors,
characterized
by
atomic
precision,
have
enabled
extensive
exploration
of
single‐atom
nanozymes
(SAzymes)
with
high
catalytic
activity,
superior
substrate
selectivity,
integrated
multifunctionalities,
thus
becoming
an
emerging
field
that
bridges
nanotechnology
biology.
This
review
provides
brief
outline
progress
summarizes
latest
research
advances
regarding
SAzymes
in
biomedical
therapeutics,
mainly
including
tumor
therapy,
wound
antibacterial
tissue
anti‐inflammatory
focus
on
their
prototypical
synthesis
therapeutic
mechanisms.
Finally,
current
challenges
future
perspectives
engineering
advanced
are
also
discussed
outlooked.
It
is
anticipated
this
area
shall
provide
useful
guidance
therapy.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
146(14), С. 10023 - 10031
Опубликована: Март 30, 2024
Single-atom
nanozyme-based
catalytic
therapy
is
of
great
interest
in
the
field
tumor
therapy;
however,
their
development
suffers
from
low
affinity
nanozymes
to
substrates
(H2O2
or
O2),
leading
deficient
activity
microenvironment.
Herein,
we
report
a
new
strategy
for
precisely
tuning
d-band
center
dual-atomic
sites
enhance
metal
atomic
and
on
class
edge-rich
N-doped
porous
carbon
Fe–Mn
(Fe1Mn1–NCe)
greatly
boosting
multiple-enzyme-like
activities.
The
as-made
Fe1Mn1–NCe
achieved
much
higher
efficiency
(Kcat/Km
=
4.01
×
105
S–1·M–1)
than
Fe1–NCe
2.41
104
with
an
outstanding
stability
over
90%
retention
after
1
year,
which
best
among
reported
dual-atom
nanozymes.
Theoretical
calculations
reveal
that
synergetic
effect
Mn
upshifts
Fe
−1.113
−0.564
eV
enhances
adsorption
capacity
substrate,
thus
accelerating
dissociation
H2O2
weakening
O–O
bond
O2.
We
further
demonstrated
superior
enzyme-like
combined
photothermal
could
effectively
inhibit
growth
vivo,
inhibition
rate
up
95.74%,
highest
value
artificial
enzyme
therapies
so
far.
Abstract
Developing
nanozymes
with
effective
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
scavenging
ability
is
a
promising
approach
for
osteoarthritis
(OA)
treatment.
Nonetheless,
numerous
lie
in
their
relatively
low
antioxidant
activity.
In
certain
circumstances,
some
of
these
may
even
instigate
ROS
production
to
cause
side
effects.
To
address
challenges,
copper‐based
metal–organic
framework
(Cu
MOF)
nanozyme
designed
and
applied
OA
Cu
MOF
exhibits
comprehensive
powerful
activities
(i.e.,
SOD‐like,
CAT‐like,
•OH
activities)
while
negligible
pro‐oxidant
(POD‐
OXD‐like
activities).
Collectively,
more
at
various
types
than
other
Cu‐based
antioxidants,
such
as
commercial
CuO
single‐atom
nanozyme.
Density
functional
theory
calculations
also
confirm
the
origin
its
outstanding
enzyme‐like
activities.
vitro
vivo
results
demonstrate
that
an
excellent
decrease
intracellular
levels
relieve
hypoxic
microenvironment
synovial
macrophages.
As
result,
can
modulate
polarization
macrophages
from
pro‐inflammatory
M1
anti‐inflammatory
M2
subtype,
inhibit
degradation
cartilage
matrix
efficient
The
biocompatibility
protective
properties
make
it
valuable
asset
treating
ROS‐related
ailments
beyond
OA.
Advanced Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
36(23)
Опубликована: Фев. 27, 2024
Abstract
Although
metal
single‐atom
(SA)‐based
nanomaterials
are
explored
as
sonosensitizers
for
sonodynamic
therapy
(SDT),
they
normally
exhibit
poor
activities
and
need
to
combine
with
other
therapeutic
strategies.
Herein,
the
deposition
of
SAs
on
oxygen
vacancy
(OV)‐rich
WO
3−
x
nanosheets
generate
a
synergistic
effect
efficient
SDT
is
reported.
Crystalline
3
OV‐rich
first
prepared
by
simple
calcination
·H
2
O
under
an
air
N
atmosphere,
respectively.
Pt,
Cu,
Fe,
Co,
Ni
then
deposited
obtain
SA‐decorated
nanocomposites
(M‐WO
).
Importantly,
Cu‐WO
sonosensitizer
exhibits
much
higher
activity
ultrasound
(US)‐induced
production
reactive
species
than
that
Cu
,
which
also
M‐WO
nanosheets.
Both
experimental
theoretical
results
suggest
excellent
performance
should
be
attributed
between
OVs.
Therefore,
after
polyethylene
glycol
modification,
can
quickly
kill
cancer
cells
in
vitro
effectively
eradicate
tumors
vivo
US
irradiation.
Transcriptome
sequencing
analysis
further
molecular
validation
‐mediated
SDT‐activated
apoptosis
TNF
signaling
pathways
potential
drivers
tumor
induction.