Review
Chemistry, Medicinal
Giuseppe Floresta, Vincenzo Abbate
Summary: This article reviews the recent progress in imaging c-Met aberrant cancers with PET. The development of PET probes with different sizes (HGF, antibodies, anticalines, peptides, and small molecules), labeled with different radionuclides, is emphasized. The goal of this review is to report all preclinical imaging studies based on PET imaging for in vivo diagnosis of c-Met in oncology, in order to support the design of novel and more effective PET probes for in vivo evaluation of c-Met.
MEDICINAL RESEARCH REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Ji Tao, Yuanbiao Tu, Peifei Liu, Yongjia Tang, Fang Wang, Zhaolun Li, Chang Li, Yi Li, Yi Ma, Yueqing Gu
Summary: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a highly heterogeneous genetic disease and early diagnosis is crucial. Molecular-based fluorescence imaging can effectively enhance cancer detection, and the new Crizotinib-PEG(4)-MPA fluorescence probe has the potential to diagnose colorectal cancer and distinguish colon adenomas.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Wenjing Huang, Li Wang, Hao Zhang, Zhihao Han, Yueqing Gu
Summary: The incidence of prostate cancer has been rapidly increasing, and tumor marker detection is an effective method for early diagnosis and prognosis. H1, a short peptide probe, has high affinity for malignant tumors overexpressing EGFR, making it a promising tool for cancer diagnosis.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2023)
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Madelon J. H. Metman, Pascal K. C. Jonker, Luc H. J. Sondorp, Bettien M. van Hemel, Mark S. Sywak, Anthony J. Gill, Liesbeth Jansen, Paul J. van Diest, Tessa M. van Ginhoven, Clemens W. G. M. Lowik, Anh H. Nguyen, Dominic J. Robinson, Gooitzen M. van Dam, Thera P. Links, Rob P. Coppes, Rudolf S. N. Fehrmann, Schelto Kruijff
Summary: This study evaluated the use of EMI-137 targeted molecular fluorescence-guided imaging (MFGI) and spectroscopy as a tool for intra-operative detection of uni- and multifocal papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) to improve disease staging and treatment selection.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE AND MOLECULAR IMAGING
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Jin Hui Teh, Ala Amgheib, Ruisi Fu, Chris Barnes, Joel Abrahams, Ali Ashek, Ning Wang, Zixuan Yang, Muneera Mansoorudeen, Nicholas J. J. Long, Eric O. O. Aboagye
Summary: C-Met, a receptor tyrosine kinase overexpressed in various cancer types, has potential as a biomarker for cancer imaging and therapy. This study synthesized and evaluated an [F-18]AlF-labelled analogue, [F-18]AlF-EMP-105, for c-Met imaging using positron emission tomography. In vitro evaluation showed high specificity of [F-18]AlF-EMP-105 for c-Met-expressing cells. PET imaging in mice demonstrated renal clearance of the tracer predominantly as [F-18]fluoride. [F-18]AlF-EMP-105 shows promise as a diagnostic tool for imaging cancer due to its high specificity for c-Met expressing cells.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Marie Fernandes, Philippe Jamme, Alexis B. Cortot, Zoulika Kherrouche, David Tulasne
Summary: Although targeted therapies have extended the life expectancy of patients with druggable molecular alterations directly involved in tumor development, the emergence of acquired resistances limits their efficacy, leading to treatment failure. Recent studies have shown that activation of the MET receptor can promote resistance to various targeted therapies, highlighting MET as a key player in resistance mechanisms.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Jingjing Li, Kaixian Wang, Wei Pan, Na Li, Bo Tang
Summary: This article comprehensively introduces the application of targeted imaging strategies in the diagnosis of atherosclerosis, as well as the current challenges and future development directions. By targeting the overexpression of biomarkers in plaque microenvironments and activated cells in lesion regions, accurate identification and diagnosis of atherosclerosis can be achieved through versatile imaging techniques and rational design of imaging probes.
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Tessa Buckle, Maarten van Alphen, Matthias N. van Oosterom, Florian van Beurden, Nina Heimburger, Jaqueline E. van der Wal, Michiel van den Brekel, Fijs W. B. van Leeuwen, Baris Karakullukcu
Summary: Translation of tumor-specific fluorescent tracers is essential for fluorescence-guided surgery to identify tumors intraoperatively. In this study, the c-Met receptor was identified as a potential candidate for fluorescence-guided surgery in oral cavity cancer, with ex vivo evaluation of freshly excised tumor specimens showing promising results. Improved tumor assessment was achieved through video representation of the tumor-to-background ratio, suggesting the feasibility of using c-Met as a surgical target in oral cavity cancer.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Ya-Nan Wei, Bo Lin, Yang Shu, Jian-Hua Wang
Summary: A novel fluorescent probe ANET was designed to target mitochondria for detecting Cys, showing advantages of ratiometric fluorescence, high selectivity, and a large Stokes shift. Imaging of Cys was confirmed in HepG2 cells using this probe.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zhoulei Li, Baolan Lu, Jinjiang Lin, Shaofu He, Li Huang, Yangdi Wang, Jixin Meng, Ziping Li, Shi-Ting Feng, Shaochun Lin, Ren Mao, Xue-Hua Li
Summary: Fibrostenosis is a serious complication of Crohn's disease, affecting many patients. Using a MR imaging probe targeted at type I collagen, EP-3533, allows for better evaluation of bowel fibrosis progression and monitoring of therapeutic response.
FRONTIERS IN MOLECULAR BIOSCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Jialiang Lu, Yu Guo, Huimin Hao, Junjie Ma, Yang Lu, Yue Sun, Zheng Shi, Xiaowu Dong, Bo Zhang, Luo Fang, Jinxin Che
Summary: In this study, a novel fluorescent probe named Tras-AA-Cy NH2 was designed for rapid imaging of subcutaneous and peritoneal tumors while maintaining a high tumor-to-normal ratio. The probe exhibited selective targeting towards cancer cells and released near-infrared fluorophores through enzymatic cleavage, providing an ultralong imaging time window. The successful utilization of Tras-AA-Cy NH2 for peritoneal tumor-specific imaging was confirmed using human resected tissues.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Spectroscopy
Yang Wang, Ru-Xing Chen, Rui Tian, Yan Li, Zongxia Guo, Ying Fang, Qi Zhang, Shaojin Chen, Kun-Peng Wang, Zhi-Qiang Hu
Summary: The study introduced a long-wavelength fluorescent probe with high selectivity and sensitivity to reversibly monitor sulfur dioxide and hydrogen peroxide in living cells. The probe could accumulate in mitochondria for real-time imaging of SO2/H2O2, making it an ideal tool for monitoring the redox cycle state in living cells.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Qiyue Wang, Fangyuan Li, Zeyu Liang, Hongwei Liao, Bo Zhang, Peihua Lin, Xun Liu, Shen Hu, Jiyoung Lee, Daishun Ling
Summary: A potassium ion (K+) sensitive dual-mode nanoprobe has been developed for non-invasive tumor imaging and malignancy identification. The probe operates via a cascaded 'AND' logic gate controlled by inputs of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and fluorescence imaging (FI) signals, allowing for high sensitivity and accuracy in tumor malignancy imaging.
NATIONAL SCIENCE REVIEW
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Zhoupeng Zheng, Shengyi Gong, Jinzheng Zhang, Yijia Liu, Guoqiang Feng
Summary: A novel fluorescent probe for detecting Golgi NO level changes is reported, which has low cytotoxicity, high sensitivity, and selectivity. This probe can detect both endogenous and exogenous NO in cells and zebrafish, and can be used to study the rotenone-induced PD model.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Jingbo Wang, Siyi Li, Kun Wang, Ling Zhu, Lin Yang, Yunjing Zhu, Zhen Zhang, Longwei Hu, Yuan Yuan, Qi Fan, Jiliang Ren, Gongxin Yang, Weilong Ding, Xiaoyu Zhou, Junqi Cui, Chunye Zhang, Ying Yuan, Ruimin Huang, Jie Tian, Xiaofeng Tao
Summary: Real-time fluorescence imaging can improve the detection rate of tumor margins in oral squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) patients. The feasibility of using c-MET-binding peptide-indocyanine green (cMBP-ICG) for intraoperative detection of tumor margins was evaluated in a clinical trial. The application of cMBP-ICG showed high sensitivity and moderate specificity in detecting tumor margins in oral SCC patients.
ANNALS OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Linda Osei Poku, Yongna Cheng, Kai Wang, Xilin Sun
Summary: The regulation of sodium ion influx and efflux in cells plays a crucial role in cell function and cancer metastasis. Changes in sodium ion concentration could serve as a potential biomarker for cancer diagnosis and prognosis. Na-23-MRI technology shows promise in noninvasive in vivo assessment of cancer therapy and monitoring of cancer immunotherapy.
JOURNAL OF MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING
(2021)
Review
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Lina Wu, Hongyan Zou, Hongbin Wang, Sihang Zhang, Shuang Liu, Ying Jiang, Jing Chen, Yingbo Li, Mengping Shao, Ruixin Zhang, Xiaona Li, Jing Dong, Lili Yang, Kai Wang, Xinyuan Zhu, Xilin Sun
Summary: Molecular imaging has gained global attention, with Chinese scientists contributing to impactful research through national programs and international collaborations, providing innovative solutions to unmet medical needs in the field.
WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS-NANOMEDICINE AND NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yang Li, Ran Jia, Huiming Lin, Xilin Sun, Fengyu Qu
Summary: The MoSe2/CoSe2@PEG nanosheets can generate H2O2 in tumors, elevate the intracellular H2O2 level, and have great potential in anticancer applications.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Dongmiao Sang, Kai Wang, Xilin Sun, Ying Wang, Huiming Lin, Ran Jia, Fengyu Qu
Summary: The Ni3S2/Cu1.8S nano-heterostructures can effectively alleviate hypoxia in the tumor microenvironment and enhance PDT efficacy through intracellular photocatalytic O2 evolution. They possess a high photovoltage efficiency and photothermal conversion efficiency.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Rong A, Yuzhu Yao, Xiaolu Guo, Weiqi Jiang, Meng Jiang, Jie Yang, Yingbo Li, Olagbaju Oluwatosin Atinuke, Xuesong Hu, Yuanyuan Li, Xiance Wang, Lili Yang, Xiangliang Yang, Kai Wang, Jun Hu, Xilin Sun
Summary: This study demonstrated the use of pH-sensitive nanoparticles for MRI to visualize dynamic acid-base changes in solid tumors, providing a noninvasive tool for accurately monitoring pH fluctuations. The results pave the way for the dynamic detection of acidic microenvironments in vivo without the need for pH microsensors.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yingbo Li, Jie Yang, Xilin Sun
Summary: Advancements in nanotechnology for cancer therapy have led to the development of nanomaterials that specifically generate cytotoxic reactive oxygen species (ROS) in tumor cells. These materials disturb the redox balance in tumor cells, leading to oxidative damage of DNA and proteins.
FRONTIERS IN CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Review
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Zhaoguo Han, Mingxing Ke, Xiang Liu, Jing Wang, Zhengqi Guan, Lina Qiao, Zhexi Wu, Yingying Sun, Xilin Sun
Summary: Precision medicine plays a crucial role in cancer therapy by providing individualized treatment plans to improve efficacy and minimize side effects. Molecular imaging, as a noninvasive tool, can detect tumor biology features and provide valuable information for guiding cancer precision medicine, such as treatment targets and response evaluation.
MOLECULAR IMAGING AND BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yingbo Li, Jie Yang, Guangying Gu, Xu Guo, Chunbo He, Jiemei Sun, Hongyan Zou, Hongbin Wang, Shuang Liu, Xiaona Li, Shujun Zhang, Kai Wang, Lili Yang, Ying Jiang, Lina Wu, Xilin Sun
Summary: Smart nanoclusters can enhance therapy efficacy of lung cancer by increasing drug penetration and providing superior antitumor effects. pH-sensitive superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoclusters disintegrate into smaller particles and release more iron ions in an acidic microenvironment, which enhance tumor ferroptosis and apoptosis with radiotherapy and chemodynamic therapy.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lixin Cheng, Dongmiao Sang, Fangyu Zhao, Lili Yang, Zhilin Guo, Xinfeng Zhang, Qiaoqiao Yang, Wenju Qiao, Xiaohong Sun, Xiaohong Guan, Haoyu Wang, Jiannan Wang, Hongyan Zou, Xiu'e Li, Fang Fang, Yang Li, Shujun Zhang, Lina Wu, Huiming Lin, Xilin Sun, Kai Wang
Summary: This study developed Gd-surface functionalized copper sulfide nanoparticles modified with folic acid for efficient synergistic photothermal/photodynamic therapy. The nanoparticles showed high longitudinal relaxivity, strong photothermal conversion efficiency, and enhanced reactive oxygen species production. The targeted Cu1.96S-Gd@FA nanoparticles exhibited higher signal enhancement for magnetic resonance and could be visualized in infrared imaging. Additionally, the nanoparticles showed biodegradation behavior and good drug elimination performance.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jie Yang, Yingbo Li, Jiemei Sun, Hongyan Zou, Yige Sun, Jing Luo, Qian Xie, A. Rong, Hongbin Wang, Xiaona Li, Kai Wang, Lili Yang, Teng Ma, Lina Wu, Xilin Sun
Summary: Low accumulation of anticancer drugs in tumors and serious systemic toxicity are still major challenges in pharmaceuticals. Pulmonary delivery of nanoscale-based drug delivery systems offers a strategy to increase antitumor activity with minimal adverse exposure. In this study, we report an osimertinib-loaded nanoemulsion system that synergizes with F-19 MRI-guided LIFU for lung cancer therapy. The research validates the potential of this nanoemulsion system for lung cancer treatment, achieving quick distribution and drug release without severe side effects.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yige Sun, Jie Yang, Yingbo Li, Jing Luo, Jiemei Sun, Daoshuang Li, Yuchen Wang, Kai Wang, Lili Yang, Lina Wu, Xilin Sun
Summary: The study developed a multirooted delivery system INC280-PFCE nanoparticles (NPs) for improving MET-targeted therapy in NSCLC patients with liver metastases. The NPs demonstrated excellent antitumor ability in vitro and real-time MRI visualization of sustained release and prolonged retention behaviors within tumors. These results suggest high efficacy and biocompatibility of NPs after a single low-dose administration.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qingchen Bai, Miao Wang, Jingwei Liu, Xilin Sun, Piaoping Yang, Fengyu Qu, Huiming Lin
Summary: Given its physiological functions, nitric oxide (NO) has potential as a cancer therapy. This study utilizes a transition metal nitride MoN@PEG as an efficient NO donor, which releases NO specifically to the tumor microenvironment. The MoN@PEG also serves as a peroxidase and sonosensitizer, enhancing the anticancer treatment. The improved MoN-Pt@PEG enhances the sonodynamic therapy effect for generating more reactive oxygen species and facilitating in situ peroxynitrite generation. This work not only brings efficient antitumor effects but also expands the application of NO therapy.
Review
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
A. Rong, Zhaoguo Han, Tianyi Wang, Mengyuan Zhu, Meifang Zhou, Xilin Sun
Summary: Lung cancer is a disease with high incidence and mortality rate, mainly due to limited efficacy of therapeutic drugs and insufficient drug delivery to the lungs. Nanoparticles pulmonary delivery techniques offer a new approach for precise diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer.
WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS-NANOMEDICINE AND NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Correction
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Lili Yang, Shanshan Liu, Jingjing Chu, Shuang Miao, Kai Wang, Qingwei Zhang, Yingyi Wang, Yadi Xiao, Lina Wu, Yang Liu, Longjian Yu, Caihong Yu, Xiang Liu, Mingxing Ke, Zhen Cheng, Xilin Sun
Summary: This article is a correction of the study on novel anilino quinazoline-based EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer. The authors have made a series of corrections to rectify the previously published errors.
BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Surgery
Ruifeng Wang, Zhen Quan, Tongsen Zheng, Kai Wang, Yang Liu, Zhaoguo Han, Xiance Wang, Shiling Ma, Lianxin Liu, Wan Yee Lau, Xilin Sun
Summary: This study used multiple imaging methods to assess the pathophysiological mechanisms of the future liver remnant (FLR) and tumors after the first stage of ALPPS. Changes in tumor volume, metabolism, and hemodynamics were observed. Molecular and functional imaging are promising non-invasive methods for investigating the pathophysiological mechanisms of ALPPS.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF SURGERY
(2022)