Review
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yue Qiu, Bo Yuan, Yi Cao, Xuelu He, Ozioma Udochukwu Akakuru, Liheng Lu, Nengwen Chen, Mengting Xu, Aiguo Wu, Juan Li
Summary: Recently, near-infrared fluorescence heptamethine cyanine dyes have shown significant value in cancer diagnosis and treatment due to their excellent fluorescence property and biocompatibility. Diverse structures and chemical properties of heptamethine cyanine dyes have been designed to develop novel functional molecules and nanoparticles, presenting great promise in photodynamic and/or photothermal cancer therapies. This review provides a comprehensive scope of the structures, comparisons, and applications of heptamethine cyanine dyes-based molecules and nanoparticles in tumor treatment and imaging.
WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS-NANOMEDICINE AND NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Yang Xu, Jiaying Yu, Jinzhong Hu, Kai Sun, Wenjun Lu, Fenglian Zeng, Jian Chen, Min Liu, Zhuoer Cai, Xiaofan He, Wanying Wei, Baiwang Sun
Summary: A series of dimeric heptamethine cyanine photosensitizers with an aromatic diphenol linker at the meso position were developed for improved photothermal conversion efficiency. The screened 26NA-NIR and 44BP-NIR showed high PCE, bright NIR fluorescence, excellent ROS generation capability, and improved photostability. In vivo and in vitro experiments demonstrated their outstanding performance in imaging-guided PDT-PTT synergistic therapy.
ADVANCED HEALTHCARE MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Pranab Chandra Saha, Tapas Bera, Tanima Chatterjee, Jayeeta Samanta, Arunima Sengupta, Maitree Bhattacharyya, Samit Guha
Summary: In this study, unsymmetrical visible Cy-3 and near-infrared Cy-5 chromophores were designed and synthesized, self-assembling into fluorescent nanotubes in solution and selectively accumulating inside mitochondria of human carcinoma cells. This accumulation led to early apoptosis targeted at malignant mitochondria, which was confirmed by annexin V-FITC/PI apoptosis detection assay.
BIOCONJUGATE CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Sirilak Wangngae, Siriwalee Siriwibool, Kantapat Chansaenpak, Sirawit Wet-Osot, Rung-Yi Lai, Anyanee Kamkaew
Summary: Two heptamethine cyanine-based theranostic probes targeting COX-2 were designed and synthesized. The results showed that I-IR799-IMC exhibited better tumor targeting capacity and photodynamic efficiency than I-IR799-CXB.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Wonbong Lim, Jae Yong Byun, Gayoung Jo, Eun Jeong Kim, Min Ho Park, Hoon Hyun
Summary: A tumor-targeted near-infrared fluorophore CA800Cl was developed by improving its tumor specificity and water solubility, making it applicable for enhanced photothermal cancer therapy.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiang Xia, Chao Shi, Shan He, Ran Wang, Zongwei Zhang, Yingqi Hu, Jianfang Cao, Ting Liu, Danhong Zhou, Wen Sun, Jiangli Fan, Xiaojun Peng
Summary: Introducing electron withdraw groups (EWGs) into heptamethine cyanines (Cy7) at the meso position allows optimization of S-1 decay via nonradiative relaxation, improving photostability and photothermal conversion efficiency. Combining the modified dye with a carrier and toll-like receptor agonist enables synergistic photothermal immunotherapy against tumors.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hiroki Masuoka, Yasuhiro Kubota, Toshiyasu Inuzuka, Kazumasa Funabiki
Summary: A new anionic heptamethine cyanine (HMC) dye with two trifluoromethyl groups has been synthesized, which selectively absorbs near-infrared light. Compared with previously studied anionic HMC dyes with substituents such as methyl, phenyl, and pentafluorophenyl groups, the trifluoromethylated dye exhibits a red-shifted maximum absorption wavelength (e.g. 948 nm in CH2Cl2) and enhanced photostability. Furthermore, HMC dyes with broad absorption in the near-infrared region are synthesized by combining a trifluoromethylated anionic HMC dye with a cationic HMC dye as a counterion.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zetao Dang, Xiangping Liu, Yijing Du, Yajun Wang, Ding Zhou, Yuewei Zhang, Shoujun Zhu
Summary: A self-adaptive co-assembly strategy is used to overcome the limitations of solvatochromism and aggregation-caused quenching effects in aqueous solutions for bright NIR-II polymethine scaffolds. DSPE@FlavP2000 nanoparticles are synthesized and PEGylated, enabling high-efficiency luminescence for NIR-IIb angiography with ultra-high signal-to-noise ratios. The co-assembly can occur in situ between FlavP2000 and proteins in the living body based on a novel mechanism of brightness activation induced by disassembly (BAD).
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Young-Suk Cho, Manh-Hung Do, Hien Duong Thanh, Changjong Moon, Kwonseop Kim, Sang-Hee Cho, Hangun Kim, Hyung-Ho Ha, Chaeyong Jung
Summary: This study demonstrates that the near-infrared dye MHI-148 specifically reacts to mouse splenocytes with known MDSC-specific markers and a subpopulation of immature myeloid cells acquired from cancer patients. The dye could be a novel tool to detect MDSCs and predict the prognosis of human cancer patients.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CANCER RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yang Zou, Weijian Liu, Wen Sun, Jianjun Du, Jiangli Fan, Xiaojun Peng
Summary: A new strategy (Cy-GOx) is developed by the catalytic reaction of glucose oxidase (GOx) to greatly improve the antioxidant capacity of Cy7, achieving the combination of enhanced photothermal therapy and starvation therapy, leading to improved antitumor efficacy.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yuta Arisawa, Yasuhiro Kubota, Toshiyasu Inuzuka, Kazumasa Funabiki
Summary: In this study, near-infrared-absorbing anionic heptamethine cyanine (HMC) dyes were synthesized and their photostability and halochromic properties were investigated. By substituting the methyl groups of the anionic HMC dye with phenyl or perfluorophenyl groups, the maximum absorption wavelengths of the dye solutions were red-shifted, and the photostability of the dye in solution under white LED irradiation was improved. The anionic HMC dye with methyl groups exhibited halochromic properties, causing the solution color to change from green to yellow in the presence of acids. This study presents the first reported anionic HMC dye with halochromic properties. Additionally, a stimuli-responsive filter paper adsorbed with anionic HMC dyes was developed, showing color changes from green to yellow upon exposure to HCl gas and from yellow to green upon subsequent exposure to NH3 gas.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yang Yang, Caixia Sun, Shangfeng Wang, Kui Yan, Mengyao Zhao, Bin Wu, Fan Zhang
Summary: This study developed a series of heptamethine cyanines with varied absorption/emission maxima in the NIR-II spectral window. The utilization of bulky counterions significantly improved absorptivity, brightness, and spectral profiles in water, addressing the quenching problem of NIR-II cyanines. The developed cyanines showed promising potential for non-invasive bioimaging in various applications.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Monica Pengshung, Emily D. Cosco, Zhumin Zhang, Ellen M. Sletten
Summary: Polymethine fluorophores have significant impact on biological and material sciences due to their excellent photophysical properties. However, maintaining a monomeric state can limit their utility, and high concentrations can lead to aggregation. By exploring anion exchange on a cationic flavylium heptamethine scaffold, researchers found that tuning the degree of ion pairing with larger and more hydrophobic anions could enhance solubility in nonpolar solvents while subtly affecting photophysical properties.
PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Jianv Wang, Hongye Liao, Jieming Ban, Sen Li, Xia Xiong, Qingqing He, Xinyu Shi, Hongping Shen, Sijin Yang, Changzhen Sun, Li Liu
Summary: In this study, a new near-infrared dye called IR-817 was combined with bovine serum albumin (BSA) to create BSA@IR-817 nanoparticles. The nanoparticles showed improved water solubility, stability, and potential for tumor imaging and photothermal therapy. In addition, in vitro and in vivo experiments demonstrated its strong therapeutic effect on melanoma without significant toxicity.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NANOMEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Mingquan Gao, Xie Huang, Zifei Wu, Liting Wang, Shaolong Yuan, Zaizhi Du, Shenglin Luo, Rong Li, Weidong Wang
Summary: A multifunctional small molecule, IR-83, was reported in this study, which can selectively accumulate in tumors, exhibit near-infrared imaging, and have radio/photodynamic/photothermal therapeutic effects. IR-83 targets cancer cell mitochondria, induces excessive ROS generation and high heat, leading to tumor growth suppression and enhanced effectiveness of radiotherapy.
MATERIALS TODAY BIO
(2022)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ji Yeon Chung, Oh Yoen Kim, Juhyun Song
Summary: This review discusses the relationship between neuropathology in dementia caused by diabetes and ketone bodies. Adequately low levels of ketone bodies can potentially serve as an energy source for treating diabetes-induced dementia neuropathology.
Review
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Jae-ho Jeong, Dong Hoon Lee, Juhyun Song
Summary: Diabetes is related to various diseases, including cancer and cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases. The interplay between high mobility group box1 (HMGB1), receptor for advanced glycation end-products (RAGE), and toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) has been found to play an important role in diabetes-related dementia.
BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACOTHERAPY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hee Kyung Kim, Juhyun Song
Summary: The incidence of dementia is increasing worldwide, including diabetes-related dementia. Hypothyroidism is considered a critical cause of neurological problems in the central nervous system, contributing to the development of diabetes-related dementia.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Wonbong Lim, Jae Yong Byun, Gayoung Jo, Eun Jeong Kim, Min Ho Park, Hoon Hyun
Summary: A tumor-targeted near-infrared fluorophore CA800Cl was developed by improving its tumor specificity and water solubility, making it applicable for enhanced photothermal cancer therapy.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Archana Arjunan, Dhiraj Kumar Sah, Young Do Jung, Juhyun Song
Summary: Hepatic encephalopathy is a severe metabolic syndrome associated with liver disorders, with limited treatment options available. The disease is a neuropsychiatric complication linked with cognitive decline, coma, and death, and its pathogenesis remains unclear. Melatonin, as the sole endogenous hormone related to HE, has neuroprotective effects by crossing the blood-brain barrier.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Danbi Jo, Hee Kyung Kim, Young-Kook Kim, Juhyun Song
Summary: Thyroid hormone plays an important role in liver metabolism, and its levels are disrupted in liver failure and hepatic encephalopathy. This study investigates the gene expression changes in the thyroid glands of a bile duct ligation mouse model and confirms the alteration in thyroid function-related genes. Increased levels of free T4 and TSH are also observed in the blood of the mouse model.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
So Yeong Cheon, Juhyun Song
Summary: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and dementia share common pathological characteristics, and further research is needed to understand their association and find appropriate treatment options.
CELL AND BIOSCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Gayoung Jo, Eun Jeong Kim, Hoon Hyun
Summary: Heptamethine cyanine dyes are utilized for NIR fluorescence imaging and cancer phototherapy. Complexes between three different cyanine dyes and bovine serum albumin were prepared and studied for their effect on tumor uptake and retention. IR-786 (c) BSA complex showed increased tumor accumulation and prolonged retention, leading to effective tumor growth suppression.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Young-Kook Kim, Yoon Seok Jung, Juhyun Song
Summary: Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a chronic metabolic disease with neurological and psychiatric symptoms, and recent studies suggest a positive correlation with Alzheimer's disease (AD). Our study compares the gene expression in an HE mouse model and an AD mouse model, revealing a potential link between HE-associated genes and neuronal dysfunction in AD mice.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Archana Arjunan, Dhiraj Kumar Sah, Minna Woo, Juhyun Song
Summary: Neurodegenerative disorders are characterized by neuronal degeneration and glial dysfunction, leading to impairments in cognition, psychomotor function, and behavior. Metabolic syndrome has been linked to these disorders, and insulin growth factor-1 (IGF-1) deficiency has been associated with MetS-related pathologies. IGF-1 plays a crucial role in neurogenesis, plasticity, angiogenesis, and metabolic function in the brain, making it a potential therapeutic target for MetS-related neurodegenerative diseases. This review highlights the evidence for the potential therapeutic effects of IGF-1 and its involvement in molecular signaling defects in MetS-related neurodegeneration.
CELL AND BIOSCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Danbi Jo, Gwangho Yoon, Yeonghwan Lim, Youngkook Kim, Juhyun Song
Summary: Recent evidence suggests that neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease, are associated with metabolic disorders like diabetes and obesity. Studies have shown that circular RNAs (circRNAs) are involved in neuropathological mechanisms in the brain, but their role in metabolic imbalance-related neuropathology has not been explored. In this study, researchers profiled and analyzed circRNAs in mouse brain cell lines exposed to obesity-related conditions and found that these circRNAs regulate genes related to inflammatory responses and fatty acid metabolism, which may contribute to the development of neurodegenerative diseases.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Gayoung Jo, Eun Jeong Kim, Hoon Hyun
Summary: Targeted phototheranostic nanosystems based on a bifunctional nanocomplex of low-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid (LMW-HA) and chitosan oligosaccharide lactate (COL) conjugated with a zwitterionic near-infrared dye (ZW800-1) were designed and prepared. This nanocomplex showed enhanced tumor accumulation and prolonged tumor retention, while the incorporated ZW800-1 exhibited excellent capability for NIR light-induced photothermal therapy (PTT). Therefore, the targeted phototherapeutic HA-COL-ZW nanocomplex is a biocompatible and effective photothermal nanoagent, which could be a promising candidate for clinical application in the future.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jihyun Park, Mi Ri Ha, Juhyun Song, Oh Yoen Kim
Summary: The study found that cigarette smoking and dietary acid load are associated with an increased risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in healthy, middle-aged Korean men, particularly among current smokers and individuals with higher DAL levels.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Gayoung Jo, Yoonbin Park, Min Ho Park, Hoon Hyun
Summary: In this study, a small molecular NIR fluorophore (SMF800) was designed and developed, which exhibited in vivo targeting with low background uptake. This work provides a simple and rational approach for targeted bioimaging.