Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sona Krajcovicova, Andrea Daniskova, Katerina Bendova, Zbynek Novy, Miroslav Soural, Milos Petrik
Summary: The study synthesized DFO-c(RGD) peptide conjugate for radiolabeling with gallium-68 and demonstrated its high stability and tumor-targeting properties. The radiolabeled peptide showed hydrophilic properties, high stability, and specific uptake in tumor cell lines both in vitro and in vivo, making it a promising tool for imaging tumor-induced angiogenesis by positron emission tomography.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Lurong Ding, Hao Ding, Ping Zhou, Lingling Xi, Bin Su
Summary: This work presents a surface-sensitive imaging methodology for evaluating cell-matrix adhesion differences at the single cell level and analyzing the impact of the chemical microenvironment on cell behaviors. The study reveals that different surface modifications lead to varying strengths of cell-matrix adhesion, and specific integrin subunits exhibit selective recognition to different surfaces.
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Bo Peng, Gang Chen, Yahui Li, Hao Zhang, Jianliang Shen, Ji-Ting Hou, Zhipeng Li
Summary: In this study, a new pancreatic cancer-specific probe was developed, which can trigger near-infrared emission and selectively induce cell death. The probe showed good imaging results in both experimental and clinical samples, suggesting its potential clinical application for the treatment and diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hanlong Cheng, Xueyan Wang, Xuan Liu, Xin Wang, Hao Wen, Yinkai Cheng, Anjian Xie, Yuhua Shen, Rupei Tang, Manzhou Zhu
Summary: The intelligent dual-stage core-shell cancer theranostic nanoplatform developed in this study demonstrates multi-modal imaging and therapy capabilities, including photoacoustic imaging, photothermal imaging, and photothermal therapy under near-infrared laser irradiation.
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Jiafeng Li, Aiyan Ji, Meiling Lei, Liwen Xuan, Ruihu Song, Xin Feng, Haixia Lin, Hao Chen
Summary: Nowadays, the development focus of NIR-II dyes is on achieving longer absorption/emission wavelength and higher quantum yield. However, this often leads to larger molecular weight and poor druggability due to the extended pi conjugation system. In this study, a reduced pi conjugation system D-A probe (TQ-1006) was synthesized, showing comparable excellent imaging performance and a higher T/N ratio compared to its D-A-D counterpart (TQT-1048). A conjugated probe (TQ-RGD) demonstrated extra high contrast tumor imaging, further proving the excellent NIR-II biomedical imaging applications of D-A dyes. Overall, the D-A framework offers a promising approach for designing next-generation NIR-II fluorophores.
JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yuqi Chen, Mengna Jiang, Liwei Xiong, Xianxian Yao, Mingjian Fan, Danyang Chen, Qi Jiang, Zhaokui Jin, Qianjun He
Summary: This study demonstrated a promising multifunctional theranostic nanoplatform for cancer treatment by synthesizing gadolinium boride nanoparticles, showing potential for fluorescence imaging and photothermal therapy in cancer treatment.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Natalia Rubtsova, Michael C. Hart, Alejandro D. Arroyo, Sofya A. Osharovich, Benjamin K. Liebov, Joann Miller, Min Yuan, Jeffrey M. Cochran, Sanghoon Chong, Arjun G. Yodh, Theresa M. Busch, E. James Delikatny, Nadia Anikeeva, Anatoliy Popov
Summary: A novel nanocomposite NIR fluorescent imaging probe was introduced and tested for its potency as a photosensitizing agent against triple-negative breast cancer cells by targeting abnormal choline metabolism. The probe was shown to have higher activation levels in cancer cells compared to normal cells in vitro, suggesting its potential as a theranostic agent. Additionally, the ability of the nanocomposite to function as a sensitizer in PDT experiments implies promising applications in cancer therapy.
BIOCONJUGATE CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Gaio Paradossi, Rachel Grossman, Francesco Riccitelli, Federica Todaro, Zvi Ram, Sara Schioppa, Fabio Domenici
Summary: Researchers have developed injectable poly(vinyl alcohol) echogenic microbubbles (MBs) that can actively target tumor tissues by attaching a ligand with the tripeptide sequence RGD on their surface. The findings demonstrate that RGD-MBs have high adhesion to HUVEC cells and successfully bind to the drug TMZ. These improved PVA-MBs possess adhesion ability, cytotoxicity on glioblastoma cells, and support imaging.
BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Ling Liu, Shangpo Yang, Ziliang Zheng, Qingshuang Li, Chenchen Liu, Dehong Hu, Zhou Liu, Xiaoping Zhang, Ruiping Zhang, Duyang Gao
Summary: Accurate early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for reducing mortality rates of prostate cancer. However, the lack of theranostic agents with tumor-targeting abilities hinders imaging sensitivity and therapeutic efficiency. To overcome this challenge, biomimetic cell membrane-modified Fe2O3 nanoclusters implanted in polypyrrole (CM-LFPP) have been developed, enabling photoacoustic/magnetic resonance dual-modal imaging-guided photothermal therapy of prostate cancer. CM-LFPP exhibits strong absorption in the second near-infrared window (NIR-II) and shows high photothermal conversion efficiency, excellent photoacoustic imaging capabilities, and good magnetic resonance imaging ability. The lipid encapsulation and biomimetic cell membrane modification allow active tumor targeting and low-dose photothermal therapy under laser irradiation.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Syed Faheem Askari Rizvi, Azam Ali, Munir Ahmad, Shuai Mu, Haixia Zhang
Summary: The synthesis of self-assembled peptide nanoparticles with a one-pot approach has attracted attention for combined therapy and diagnosis. By modifying a cyclic heptapeptide and conjugating with NIRF dye and radionuclide, novel nanoparticles were successfully developed with high targeting affinity and therapeutic potential, serving as a promising theranostic probe for brain tumor glioblastoma.
NANOSCALE ADVANCES
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Elena A. Egorova, Maxim P. Nikitin
Summary: Active targeting of tumors is crucial for efficient cancer therapy and accurate diagnostics. Integrin receptors have been studied as a target for cancer treatment for many years. By decorating nanoparticles with integrin-targeting peptides, the accumulation of nanoparticles in tumors can be significantly increased.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Jie Ding, Xing Kang, Min Feng, Jiangkun Tan, Qingzhao Feng, Xingzhou Wang, Jiafeng Wang, Jiang Liu, Zan Li, Wenxian Guan, Tong Qiao
Summary: The novel diagnosis and treatment system Cy-1395-NPs developed in this study has shown excellent tumor-targeting and mitochondrial selectivity capabilities, with significant fluorescence imaging effects and inhibition of gastric cancer both in vitro and in vivo.
BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Stefania Zuppone, Chiara Assalini, Claudia Minici, Oronza A. Botrugno, Flavio Curnis, Massimo Degano, Angelo Corti, Francesco Montorsi, Andrea Salonia, Riccardo Vago
Summary: In this study, a genetically modified protein called RGD-SAP was developed by modifying the structure of a plant-derived ribosome inactivating protein. The study demonstrated the anti-tumor activity of RGD-SAP in bladder cancer and its potential for clinical application.
FRONTIERS IN ONCOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Urszula Bazylinska, Dominika Wawrzynczyk, Julita Kulbacka, Giacomo Picci, Livia Salvati Manni, Stephan Handschin, Marco Fornasier, Claudia Caltagirone, Raffaele Mezzenga, Sergio Murgia
Summary: In this study, organic/inorganic hybrid nanoparticles were developed as drug nanocarriers for anticancer treatments. These nanoparticles, known as cubosomes, were stabilized in water with a shell made of alternate layers of chitosan, single strand DNA, and folic acid-chitosan conjugate. They were coencapsulated with up-converting nanoparticles and daunorubicin, acting as a chemotherapeutic drug and diagnostic agent, respectively. The results showed that the theranostic cubosomes had preferential uptake in SKOV-3 cancer cells compared to MeWo cells, and this effect was enhanced by the folic acid functionalization of the cubosomes surface. Furthermore, the nanocarriers exhibited superior NIR-induced photodynamic activity and photocytotoxicity when folic acid-functionalized cubosomes were incubated with SKOV-3 cells.
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Haoran Wang, Homan Kang, Jason Dinh, Shinya Yokomizo, Wesley R. Stiles, Molly Tully, Kevin Cardenas, Surbhi Srinivas, Jason Ingerick, Sung Ahn, Kai Bao, Hak Soo Choi
Summary: This study synthesized bone-targeted near-infrared fluorescent dyes and verified their advantages in bone-specific targeting, tissue imaging, and photothermal therapy through experiments, demonstrating important application potential.
BIOMATERIALS RESEARCH
(2022)
Editorial Material
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Rodolphe Antoine, Dusica Maysinger, Lucie Sancey, Vlasta Bonacic-Koutecky
Summary: This paper discusses the interaction between ultrasmall metal nanoclusters and proteins, highlighting the potential benefits and remaining questions for future research.
COMMUNICATIONS CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Retraction
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sijumon Kunjachan, Shady Kotb, Robert Pola, Michal Pechar, Rajiv Kumar, Bijay Singh, Felix Gremse, Reza Taleeli, Florian Trichard, Vincent Motto-Ros, Lucie Sancey, Alexandre Detappe, Sayeda Yasmin-Karim, Andrea Protti, Ilanchezhian Shanmugam, Thomas Ireland, Tomas Etrych, Srinivas Sridhar, Olivier Tillement, Mike Makrigiorgos, Ross I. Berbeco
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Melanie Minoves, Sylvain Kotzki, Florence Hazane-Puch, Emeline Lemarie, Sophie Bouyon, Julien Vollaire, Brigitte Gonthier, Jean-Louis Pepin, Veronique Josserand, Anne Briancon-Marjollet, Diane Godin-Ribuot
Summary: This study found that chronic intermittent hypoxia exposure promotes breast cancer cell proliferation, migration, and tumor growth, while also enhancing pulmonary metastasis. Additionally, the tumor-promoting effects of intermittent hypoxia were reversed by dual endothelin receptor blockade.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Vincent Gardette, Vincent Motto-Ros, Cesar Alvarez-Llamas, Lucie Sancey, Ludovic Duponchel, Benoit Busser
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Amlia Godard, Laura Abad Galan, Jean Rouillon, Shaymaa Al Shehimy, Wassima Tajani, Charlotte Cave, Raluca Malacea-Kabbara, Yoann Rousselin, Pierre Le Gendre, Arnaud Fihey, Mohamed Bendellaa, Benoit Busser, Lucie Sancey, Boris Le Guennic, Christophe Bucher, Olivier Maury, Christine Goze, Ewen Bodio
Summary: Aza-boron-dipyrromethenes (Aza-BODIPYs) are a class of fluorophores with azadipyrromethene (aza-DIPY) ligand rigidified by a boron atom. Complexes of group 13 metals (aluminum and gallium) were synthesized and their properties were investigated. AzaGaDIPY and azaAlDIPY exhibited significant red-shifted fluorescence compared to aza-BODIPY, making them promising for optical medical imaging.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Iryna Moskalevska, Virginie Faure, Lucie Haye, Marion Mercey-Ressejac, Arindam K. Dey, Benoit Chovelon, Lohona K. Soro, Loic J. Charbonniere, Andreas Reisch, Andrey S. Klymchenko, Patrice N. Marche, Jean-Luc Coll, Zuzana Macek Jilkova, Xavier le Guevel
Summary: This study developed hydrophobic photoluminescent polymeric nanoparticles and investigated their interaction with macrophages. The nanoparticles were efficiently engulfed by macrophages and showed anti-inflammatory properties when activated, making them potentially useful for treating inflammatory diseases.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICS
(2023)
Editorial Material
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Elisabeth Garanger, Nathalie Mignet, Chantal Pichon, Marie-Pierre Rols, Lucie Sancey
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Amelie Godard, Ghadir Kalot, Malorie Privat, Mohamed Bendellaa, Benoit Busser, K. David Wegner, Franck Denat, Xavier Le Guevel, Jean-Luc Coll, Catherine Paul, Ewen Bodio, Christine Goze, Lucie Sancey
Summary: Using fluorescence-guided surgery (FGS) with NIR-II dyes targeting human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-positive ovarian tumors showed favorable tumor accumulation and selective targeting of HER2 positive tumors. These bioconjugated NIR-II-emitting dyes displayed prolonged stability in serum and maintained affinity toward HER2 in vitro, indicating their potential for NIR-II FGS in the cancer setting. This study suggests that the use of NIR-II dyes in FGS can improve the complete resection of microscopic ovarian tumors.
JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Robert Pola, Eliska Grosmanova, Michal Pechar, Dominik Horak, Tereza Krunclova, Jan Pankrac, Maxime Henry, Martin Kana, Jan Boucek, Ludek Sefc, Jean-Luc Coll, Tomas Etrych
Summary: In this study, long-circulating stimuli-responsive polymer nanoprobes were developed for fluorescently-guided surgery of solid tumors. The nanoprobes were designed to accumulate preferentially in solid tumors, showing stimuli-sensitive release behavior and activating fluorescent signals. These probes demonstrated excellent diagnostic potential for surgical removal of tumors with high efficacy and accuracy.
ADVANCED HEALTHCARE MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Oncology
Mohamed Bendellaa, Pierre Lelievre, Jean-Luc Coll, Lucie Sancey, Aurelien Deniaud, Benoit Busser
Summary: Zinc is a crucial element involved in various cellular processes and dysregulation of zinc homeostasis occurs in certain cancers. This review explores the role of zinc in cancer, including its related proteins as potential biomarkers and the use of zinc-based strategies for tumor treatment. Targeting zinc and its pathways offers therapeutic approaches, while direct utilization of zinc as a therapeutic agent holds promise for improving cancer prognosis.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CANCER
(2023)
Correction
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Asma Boudria, Cherine Abou Faycal, Tao Jia, Stephanie Gout, Michelle Keramidas, Chloe Didier, Nicolas Lemaitre, Sandra Manet, Jean-Luc Coll, Anne-Claire Toffart, Denis Moro-Sibilot, Corinne Albiges-Rizo, Veronique Josserand, Eva Faurobert, Christian Brambilla, Elisabeth Brambilla, Sylvie Gazzeri, Beatrice Eymin
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Walaa Mohammad, K. David Wegner, Clothilde Comby-Zerbino, Vanessa Trouillet, Marina Paris Ogayar, Jean-luc Coll, Riccardo Marin, Daniel Jaque Garcia, Ute Resch-Genger, Rodolphe Antoine, Xavier Le Guevel
Summary: In this study, ultra-small gold nanoparticles stabilized by co-ligands were synthesized, and their physicochemical properties were controlled by the amount of reducing agent used. The absorption cross-section was significantly increased by precisely controlling the reducing agent, which in turn influenced the photoluminescence quantum yield. The results suggest that the physicochemical properties of the ligand shell can be tuned to control the near-infrared absorption and photoluminescence of the gold nanoparticles.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Ghadir Kalot, Amelie Godard, Benoit Busser, Mohamed Bendellaa, Fabien Dalonneau, Catherine Paul, Xavier Le Guevel, Veronique Josserand, Jean-Luc Coll, Franck Denat, Ewen Bodio, Christine Goze, Thomas Gautier, Lucie Sancey
Summary: This study investigates the behavior of SWIR-WAZABY-01 fluorophore and its interaction with lipoproteins in vitro and in vivo. The results show that SWIR-WAZABY-01 enhances the fluorescence emission of lipoproteins and promotes tumor accumulation through lipoprotein receptors and passive uptake.
BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Greta Camilla Magnano, Marika Quadri, Elisabetta Palazzo, Roberta Lotti, Francesca Loschi, Stefano Dall'Acqua, Michela Abrami, Francesca Larese Filon, Alessandra Marconi, Dritan Hasa
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the loading of sildenafil citrate in three commercial transdermal vehicles using 3D full-thickness skin equivalent and compare the results with permeability experiments using porcine skin. The results showed that the results obtained using the 3D skin equivalent were comparable to those obtained using porcine skin, suggesting that the 3D skin model can be a valid alternative for ex-vivo skin absorption experiments.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICS
(2024)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
James W. Mckeage, Andrew Z. H. Tan, Andrew J. Taberner
Summary: Needle-free jet injection is a promising alternative drug delivery technique that offers rapid, non-invasive, and large-volume injections. The study presents a prototype multi-orifice nozzle and a computational fluid dynamic model to demonstrate the feasibility and effectiveness of this technology.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICS
(2024)