Angewandte Chemie,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
136(15)
Опубликована: Фев. 16, 2024
Abstract
Developing
Type‐I
photosensitizers
provides
an
attractive
approach
to
solve
the
dilemma
of
inadequate
efficacy
photodynamic
therapy
(PDT)
caused
by
inherent
oxygen
consumption
traditional
Type‐II
PDT
and
anoxic
tumor
microenvironment.
The
challenge
for
exploration
PSs
is
facilitate
electron
transfer
ability
photosensitization
molecules
transforming
or
H
2
O
reactive
species
(ROS).
Herein,
we
propose
electronic
acceptor‐triggered
photoinduced
(a‐PET)
strategy
promoting
separation
electron‐hole
pairs
marriage
two
organic
semiconducting
a
non‐fullerene
scaffold‐based
photosensitizer
perylene
diimide
that
significantly
boost
pathway
produce
plentiful
ROS,
especially,
inducing
3.5‐fold
2.5‐fold
amplification
hydroxyl
(OH⋅)
superoxide
(O
−
⋅)
generation.
Systematic
mechanism
reveals
intermolecular
intramolecular
charge
after
photoirradiation
generate
competent
production
radical
ion
promote
process
theoretical
calculation
ultrafast
femtosecond
transient
absorption
(fs‐TA)
spectroscopy.
By
complementary
diagnosis
with
photoacoustic
imaging
second
near‐infrared
fluorescence
imaging,
this
as‐prepared
nanoplatform
exhibits
fabulous
photocytotoxicity
in
harsh
hypoxic
conditions
terrific
cancer
revoked
abilities
living
mice.
We
envision
work
will
broaden
insight
into
high‐efficiency
phototheranostics.
Bioengineering,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
10(7), С. 760 - 760
Опубликована: Июнь 25, 2023
Nano-oncology
is
a
branch
of
biomedical
research
and
engineering
that
focuses
on
using
nanotechnology
in
cancer
diagnosis
treatment.
Nanomaterials
are
extensively
employed
the
field
oncology
because
their
minute
size
ultra-specificity.
A
wide
range
nanocarriers,
such
as
dendrimers,
micelles,
PEGylated
liposomes,
polymeric
nanoparticles
used
to
facilitate
efficient
transport
anti-cancer
drugs
at
target
tumor
site.
Real-time
labeling
monitoring
cells
quantum
dots
essential
for
determining
level
therapy
needed
The
drug
targeted
site
either
by
passive
or
active
means.
Passive
targeting
makes
use
microenvironment
enhanced
permeability
retention
effect,
while
involves
ligand-coated
nanoparticles.
Nanotechnology
being
diagnose
early
stage
detecting
cancer-specific
biomarkers
imaging.
implication
employs
photoinduced
nanosensitizers,
reverse
multidrug
resistance,
enabling
delivery
CRISPR/Cas9
RNA
molecules
therapeutic
applications.
However,
despite
recent
advancements
nano-oncology,
there
need
delve
deeper
into
domain
designing
applying
improved
diagnostics.
Nature Communications,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15(1)
Опубликована: Март 21, 2024
Abstract
Photodynamic
therapy
(PDT)
is
a
promising
cancer
treatment
but
has
limitations
due
to
its
dependence
on
oxygen
and
high-power-density
photoexcitation.
Here,
we
report
polymer-based
organic
photosensitizers
(PSs)
through
rational
PS
skeleton
design
precise
side-chain
engineering
generate
•O
2
−
•OH
under
oxygen-free
conditions
using
ultralow-power
808
nm
photoexcitation
for
tumor-specific
photodynamic
ablation.
The
designed
skeletons
can
electron-hole
pairs
sensitize
H
O
into
with
photoexcitation,
achieving
NIR-photoexcited
oxygen-independent
production.
Further,
compared
commonly
used
alkyl
side
chains,
glycol
oligomer
as
the
chain
mitigates
recombination
offers
more
molecules
around
generated
from
hydrophobic
skeletons,
which
yield
4-fold
stronger
production,
thus
allowing
an
high
PDT
effect.
Finally,
feasibility
of
developing
activatable
PSs
in
female
mice
further
demonstrated
irradiation
15
mW
cm
−2
.
study
not
only
provides
insights
mechanism
also
general
guideline
develop
NIR
PDT.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
63(12)
Опубликована: Янв. 23, 2024
We
herein
present
an
approach
of
photo-induced
disproportionation
for
preparation
Type-I
photodynamic
agents.
As
a
proof
concept,
BODIPY-based
photosensitizers
were
rationally
designed
and
prepared.
The
intermolecular
electron
transfer
between
homotypic
chromophores
leads
to
the
reaction,
resulting
in
formation
charged
intermediates,
cationic
anionic
radicals.
radicals
efficiently
oxidize
cellularimportant
coenzyme,
tetrahydrobiopterin
(BH
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
63(15)
Опубликована: Фев. 16, 2024
Developing
Type-I
photosensitizers
provides
an
attractive
approach
to
solve
the
dilemma
of
inadequate
efficacy
photodynamic
therapy
(PDT)
caused
by
inherent
oxygen
consumption
traditional
Type-II
PDT
and
anoxic
tumor
microenvironment.
The
challenge
for
exploration
PSs
is
facilitate
electron
transfer
ability
photosensitization
molecules
transforming
or
H
Bioactive Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
34, С. 414 - 421
Опубликована: Янв. 10, 2024
Tumor
hypoxia
diminishes
the
effectiveness
of
traditional
type
II
photodynamic
therapy
(PDT)
due
to
oxygen
consumption.
Type
I
PDT,
which
can
operate
independently
oxygen,
is
a
viable
option
for
treating
hypoxic
tumors.
In
this
study,
we
have
designed
and
synthesized
JSK@PEG-IR820
NPs
that
are
responsive
tumor
microenvironment
(TME)
enhance
PDT
through
glutathione
(GSH)
depletion.
Our
approach
aims
expand
sources
therapeutic
benefits
by
promoting
generation
superoxide
radicals
(O
Advanced Functional Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
34(37)
Опубликована: Апрель 23, 2024
Abstract
Breast
cancer
stem
cells
(CSCs)
are
responsible
for
the
occurrence,
resistance,
recurrence,
invasion,
and
metastasis
of
tumors.
However,
even
trace
amounts
CSCs
may
lead
to
tumor
resistance
which
fundamentally
reduces
therapeutic
efficiency
numerous
anticancer
drugs.
Thus,
development
a
agent
that
can
reduce
tumorigenicity
overcome
recurrence
is
essential.
Here
novel
multifunctional
prodrug
T‐P
reported
as
photosensitizer,
links
phenothiazine
drug
with
synthesized
aggregation‐induced
emission
photosensitizer
T‐C
via
an
ester
bond.
Importantly,
this
found
be
able
induce
pyroptosis
breast
well
activate
their
death
pathway
protein
phosphatase
2A
inhibit
systemic
anti‐tumor
effects.
rapidly
target
mitochondria
overlap
lysosomes
after
mitochondrial
escape,
it
cause
lysosomal
dysfunction.
It
releases
reactive
oxygen
species
through
photoactivation,
triggering
pyroptosis‐mediated
strong
immune
response.
On
5th
day
in
vivo
therapy
cancer,
primary
eliminated
growth
distant
tumors
also
inhibited.
This
research
would
provide
impetus
new
strategy
CSCs‐targeted
photoimmunotherapy
beyond.
Abstract
Cuproptosis
is
a
novel
form
of
regulated
cell
death
which
guarantees
to
increase
the
efficacy
existing
anticancer
treatments
that
employ
traditional
apoptotic
therapeutics.
However,
reducing
amount
undesirable
Cu
ions
released
in
normal
tissue
and
maximizing
Cu‐induced
cuproptosis
therapeutic
effects
at
tumor
sites
are
major
challenges.
In
this
study,
exploiting
chemical
properties
copper
ionophores
microenvironment,
method
developed
for
controlling
valence
cause
photoinduced
cells.
CJS
‐Cu
nanoparticles
(NPs)
can
selectively
induce
after
cascade
reactions
through
H
2
O
‐triggered
2+
release,
photoirradiation‐induced
superoxide
radical
(∙O
−
)
generation,
reduction
+
by
∙O
.
The
generated
reactive
oxygen
species
result
glutathione
depletion
iron–sulfur
cluster
protein
damage
further
augmented
cuproptosis.
NPs
effectively
suppressed
growth
downregulated
expression
metastasis‐related
proteins,
contributing
complete
inhibition
lung
metastasis.
Ultimately,
study
suggests
avenues
manipulation
cellular
photochemical
reactions.
Nature Communications,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15(1)
Опубликована: Июнь 10, 2024
Abstract
The
development
of
Type
I
photosensitizers
(PSs)
is
great
importance
due
to
the
inherent
hypoxic
intolerance
photodynamic
therapy
(PDT)
in
microenvironment.
Compared
II
PSs,
PSs
are
less
reported
absence
a
general
molecular
design
strategy.
Herein,
we
report
that
combination
typical
PS
and
natural
substrate
carvacrol
(CA)
can
significantly
facilitate
pathway
efficiently
generate
superoxide
radical
(O
2
–•
).
Detailed
mechanism
study
suggests
CA
activated
into
thymoquinone
(TQ)
by
local
singlet
oxygen
generated
from
upon
light
irradiation.
With
TQ
as
an
efficient
electron
transfer
mediator,
it
promotes
conversion
O
via
transfer-based
pathway.
Notably,
three
classical
employed
demonstrate
universality
proposed
approach.
PDT
against
S.
aureus
has
been
demonstrated
under
conditions
vitro.
Furthermore,
this
coupled
agent
exhibits
significant
bactericidal
activity
with
antibacterial
rate
99.6%
for
bacterial-infection
female
mice
vivo
experiments.
Here,
show
simple,
effective,
universal
method
endow
traditional
tolerance.