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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hye Jung Jang, Myung Geun Song, Cho Rong Park, Hyewon Youn, Yun-Sang Lee, Gi Jeong Cheon, Keon Wook Kang
Summary: Glioblastoma is a common and fatal primary glioma, but complete removal of brain tumor tissues is challenging for neurosurgeons. Fluorescence-guided surgery (FGS) and indocyanine green (ICG) are used to enhance visualization of tumor edges. The binding properties of ICG to human serum albumin (HSA) and the extracellular glycoprotein SPARC were studied. In vitro and in vivo studies showed that the uptake of ICG-HSA complex was higher in SPARC-expressing glioblastoma cells and tumors compared to free ICG. This suggests that ICG-HSA complex could be an efficient imaging agent for SPARC-expressing tumors, especially glioblastoma.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
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Chemistry, Medicinal
Sung Soo Kim, Hwang Kyung Kim, Hanju Kim, Woo Tak Lee, Eun Seong Lee, Kyung Taek Oh, Han-Gon Choi, Yu Seok Youn
Summary: Albumin nanoparticles loaded with paclitaxel, indocyanine green, and hyaluronidase showed excellent hyperthermal effects and cytotoxicity, with the ability to penetrate into three-dimensional tumor tissue structures and maintaining good colloidal stability.
ARCHIVES OF PHARMACAL RESEARCH
(2021)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chihiro Mochizuki, Junna Nakamura, Michihiro Nakamura
Summary: Researchers successfully prepared adhesive cell-like FBS-copper phosphate hybrid particles, which showed toxicity towards cancer cells under cell culture conditions and have great potential for various applications.
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Eun-Hye Lee, Mi-Kyung Lee, Soo-Jeong Lim
Summary: Encapsulating ICG in zein-phosphatidylcholine hybrid nanoparticles (Z/PC-NP) was found to be more effective in stabilizing and enhancing the phototoxicity of ICG compared to encapsulating in phosphatidylcholine nanoparticles (PC-NP), showing promising potential as an improved ICG formulation with higher stabilization effect.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Niloofar Heshmati Aghda, Susana Torres Hurtado, Shahad M. Abdulsahib, Emilio J. Lara, James W. Tunnell, Tania Betancourt
Summary: This study focuses on using nanomedicine-mediated combination therapy to induce immunogenic cell death in melanoma cells by delivering ICD inducers Dox and ICG loaded into BSA nanoparticles, which inhibits tumor growth by enhancing the immunogenicity of the tumor microenvironment.
MACROMOLECULAR BIOSCIENCE
(2022)
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Oncology
Zun Wang, Min Chen, Jing-Jing Liu, Rong-He Chen, Qian Yu, Gui-Mei Wang, Li-Ming Nie, Wen-He Huang, Guo-Jun Zhang
Summary: The study suggests that real-time in vivo visualization of breast cancer with a human serum albumin-decorated indocyanine green probe facilitates complete surgical resection of breast cancer in a mouse xenograft model.
FRONTIERS IN ONCOLOGY
(2021)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Roman A. Barmin, Polina G. Rudakovskaya, Olga Gusliakova, Olga A. Sindeeva, Ekaterina S. Prikhozhdenko, Elizaveta A. Maksimova, Ekaterina N. Obukhova, Vasiliy S. Chernyshev, Boris N. Khlebtsov, Alexander A. Solovev, Gleb B. Sukhorukov, Dmitry A. Gorin
Summary: Microbubbles with hybrid structures containing albumin, albumin-coated gold nanoparticles, and photodynamic dyes were successfully developed for multimodal imaging and potential applications in photodynamic therapy. The combination of gold nanoparticles and photodynamic dyes enhanced the stability and fluorescent signal of the probes, showcasing their potential in theranostics.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Angela Scala, Giulia Neri, Nicola Micale, Massimiliano Cordaro, Anna Piperno
Summary: This manuscript collects the main design criteria for synthesizing bimetallic nanoparticles (BMNPs), with a focus on green route synthesis. The influence of experimental parameters on particle growth and colloidal stability is examined, and an overview of the nanotechnological applications and biological profile of BMNPs is presented.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kiyoko Takemiya, Joachim J. Roise, Maomao He, Chung Taing, Alexander G. Rodriguez, Niren Murthy, Mark M. Goodman, W. Robert Taylor
Summary: The study demonstrates that MH-ICG can be used to detect Staphylococcus aureus infection in infectious endocarditis with high specificity. It shows good efficiency in vivo in rats and can significantly accumulate in bacterial vegetations.
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Medicine, Research & Experimental
Xinyu He, Huanhuan Chen, Shufang Chang, Shenyin Zhu
Summary: This research developed novel nanoparticles carrying perfluoropropane, indocyanine green, and methotrexate for multimodal imaging in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The nanoparticles demonstrated targeted distribution in the inflammatory joints of RA rats, and acted as contrast agents for ultrasound and photoacoustic imaging, providing precise guidance and monitoring for subsequent treatment.
MOLECULAR PHARMACEUTICS
(2022)
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Biophysics
Karthik Thangavel, Asha Lakshmikuttyamma, Chellappagounder Thangavel, Sunday A. Shoyele
Summary: The study evaluated the potential of multifunctional nanomedicines targeted towards CD44-positive NSCLC for image-guided drug delivery, showing promising results for their application in imaging and treatment of NSCLC.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Elwin D. Clutter, Liaohai L. Chen, Rong R. Wang
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the factors affecting the photobleaching of indocyanine green (ICG) and its phototoxic effect on neuroblastoma cells. It was found that ICG photobleaching was significant only under aerobic conditions and more efficient in solutions with higher concentration of ICG monomers. While the binding of ICG monomers to BSA enhanced the photodynamic effect targeting cellular components, the photoproducts directly contributed to tumor growth inhibition and served as a secondary mechanism to stop tumor growth.
BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
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Surgery
Jinghua Li, Xiaomian Li, Xiao Zhang, Haitao Wang, Kun Li, Yueming He, Zhisu Liu, Zhonglin Zhang, Yufeng Yuan
Summary: The study evaluated the safety and effectiveness of ICG fluorescence imaging-guided laparoscopic right posterior hepatectomy, showing that ICG fluorescence imaging guidance could be helpful for the safe implementation of the surgery.
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2022)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Altaf Hussain, Muhammad Nazim Lakhan, Abdul Hanan, Irfan Ali Soomro, Mukhtiar Ahmed, Faiza Bibi, Irum Zehra
Summary: Nanoparticles have gained significant attention in various fields, and green synthesis using living organisms as reducing and stabilizing agents is preferred due to reduced environmental toxicity. Green synthesized selenium nanoparticles have great significance in various applications. This review provides an overview of synthesis approaches, morphology, and factors affecting production, as well as prospects for the future.
MATERIALS TODAY SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Paras Famta, Saurabh Shah, Ganesh Vambhurkar, Dadi A. Srinivasarao, Naitik Jain, Nusrat Begum, Anamika Sharma, Syed Shahrukh, Kondasingh Charan Kumar, Deepkumar Bagasariya, Dharmendra Kumar Khatri, Shashi Bala Singh, Saurabh Srivastava
Summary: In this study, Ibrutinib-loaded albumin nanoparticles were developed as a promising approach for the treatment of leukemia. These nanoparticles showed improved cytotoxicity, drug uptake, and prolonged release profile, as well as superior hematological stability and prolonged systemic circulation.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICS AND BIOPHARMACEUTICS
(2023)
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Engineering, Biomedical
Jack C. Tang, Allen Partono, Bahman Anvari
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
(2019)
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Biochemical Research Methods
Taylor Hanley, Rong Yin, Jenny T. Mac, Wenbin Tan, Bahman Anvari
JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL OPTICS
(2019)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Wangcun Jia, Joshua M. Burns, Betty Villantay, Jack C. Tang, Raviraj Vankayala, Ben Lertsakdadet, Bernard Choi, J. Stuart Nelson, Bahman Anvari
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2020)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yonggang Liu, Taylor Hanley, Hao Chen, Steven R. Long, Sanjiv S. Gambhir, Zhen Cheng, Joseph C. Wu, Georges El Fakhri, Bahman Anvari, Raiyan T. Zaman
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2020)
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Engineering, Biomedical
Raviraj Vankayala, Edver Bahena, Yadir Guerrero, Sheela P. Singh, Murali K. Ravoori, Vikas Kundra, Bahman Anvari
Summary: A study investigated the use of virus mimicking nanoparticles for targeted NIR fluorescence imaging of intraperitoneal ovarian tumors, showing that functionalized nanoparticles had significantly higher fluorescence emission and imaging signal-to-noise ratio compared to non-functionalized nanoparticles or non-encapsulated dye. This new approach may offer potential for intraoperative visualization of ovarian tumor implants.
ANNALS OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jack C. Tang, Raviraj Vankayala, Jenny T. Mac, Bahman Anvari
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Medicine, Research & Experimental
Taylor M. Hanley, Raviraj Vankayala, Jenny T. Mac, David D. Lo, Bahman Anvari
MOLECULAR PHARMACEUTICS
(2020)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Taylor Hanley, Raviraj Vankayala, Chi-Hua Lee, Jack C. Tang, Joshua M. Burns, Bahman Anvari
Summary: Recently, there has been an increase in the development of delivery systems based on red blood cells (RBCs) for light-mediated imaging and therapeutic applications. These constructs utilize the immune evasion properties of RBCs and can be activated by light for various promising applications, with potential for clinical translation and future developments in the field.
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Oncology
Joshua M. Burns, Elise Shafer, Raviraj Vankayala, Vikas Kundra, Bahman Anvari
Summary: Ovarian cancer is the deadliest gynecological cancer, and cytoreductive surgery is the standard therapeutic approach. Lack of intraoperative imaging guidance can lead to incomplete tumor removal. Nano-sized particles derived from erythrocytes combined with structured illumination show potential for enhancing fluorescence imaging of ovarian tumors.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Thompson Lu, Chi-Hua Lee, Bahman Anvari
Summary: Red blood cell (RBC)-based microparticles have potential applications in the delivery of biomedical agents. This study investigates the morphological and membrane mechanical characteristics of these particles and finds that they have a decreased surface area, volume, and deformability compared to normal RBCs. The membrane bending modulus of the particles is also significantly higher, indicating greater resistance to flow. The changes in membrane mechanical properties are caused by impaired membrane-cytoskeleton attachment. These findings highlight the importance of considering membrane mechanical properties in the design of future RBC-based delivery systems.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jenny T. Mac, Raviraj Vankayala, Chi-Hua Lee, Bahman Anvari
Summary: In this study, nanoparticles derived from erythrocytes were developed as a new therapeutic approach for cancer treatment. These nanoparticles contain indocyanine green as a photo-activated agent for near infrared photothermal heating, and doxorubicin hydrochloride as a chemotherapeutic drug. The nanoparticles were functionalized with folate to enhance their targeting ability. The results showed that this dual photo-chemo therapeutic approach was effective in killing cancer cells and reducing tumor implants in mice.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
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Biochemical Research Methods
Chi-Hua Lee, Jack C. Tang, Nathan G. Hendricks, Bahman Anvari
Summary: This study compared the differences in the proteomes of nano- and micro-sized erythrocyte ghosts with normal RBCs. It was found that the relative abundances of mechano-modulatory proteins and immunomodulatory proteins were higher in the nano-sized particles.
JOURNAL OF PROTEOME RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Bonghwan Chon, William Ghann, Jamal Uddin, Bahman Anvari, Vikas Kundra
Summary: The optical properties of the near-infrared fluorescence dye indocyanine green (ICG) depend on the solvent medium and dye concentration. In water, ICG forms H-aggregates at high concentrations, while at low concentrations it exists as monomers. In ethanol, ICG only exists as monomers without any H-aggregates.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Jack C. Tang, Chi-Hua Lee, Thompson Lu, Raviraj Vankayala, Taylor Hanley, Chiemerie Azubuogu, Jiang Li, Meera G. Nair, Wangcun Jia, Bahman Anvari
Summary: This study investigates the use of membrane cholesterol enrichment to reduce the outward display of phosphatidylserine (PS) on red blood cell (RBC)-derived particles, thereby increasing their longevity in circulation. The results demonstrate that cholesterol-enriched particles have a lower phagocytic uptake rate by murine macrophages compared to particles without cholesterol enrichment. In vivo experiments also show that cholesterol-enriched particles have a higher retention rate in the body compared to particles without cholesterol enrichment.
ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS
(2022)
Correction
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yonggang Liu, Taylor Hanley, Hao Chen, Steven R. Long, Sanjiv S. Gambhir, Zhen Cheng, Joseph C. Wu, Georges El Fakhri, Bahman Anvari, Raiyan T. Zaman
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2020)