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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yi-Hsueh Lee, Menq-Rong Wu, Jong-Kai Hsiao
Summary: This study confirmed the uptake capability of OATP1B1 for both MR agents and NIR fluorescent dyes, while demonstrating that OATP1B3 exhibits superior ICG uptake capability.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
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Chemistry, Medicinal
Anna St Lorenz, Emmanuel Ramsey Buabeng, Oleh Taratula, Olena Taratula, Maged Henary
Summary: A library of near-infrared heptamethine cyanine dyes has been synthesized and incorporated into polymer-based nanoparticles for biomedical applications. The study focuses on the structure-function relationship of the dyes, emphasizing their photoacoustic and photothermal properties to develop customizable tools for clinical use in the NIR spectral region.
JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2021)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Yixuan Xu, Changchang Teng, Huiping Dang, Dalong Yin, Lifeng Yan
Summary: Stable organic radical molecules with high NIR fluorescence quantum efficiency have been synthesized and encapsulated into nanoparticles, which show great potential for both photodynamic therapy (PDT) and photothermal therapy (PTT) of tumors.
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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.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Chang-Xiang Liu, Shu-Yuan Xiao, Xiu-Lin Gong, Xi Zhu, Ya-Wen Wang, Yu Peng
Summary: A novel near-infrared (NIR) fluorescent probe, SWJT-9, was designed and synthesized for the detection of hypochlorite anion (ClO-), showing excellent NIR fluorescence response with a color change under visible light. SWJT-9 demonstrated high selectivity, low detection limit (24.7 nM), and rapid detection (within 2 minutes) for ClO-. The detection mechanism of SWJT-9 on ClO- was confirmed using H-1 NMR, MS spectrum, and density functional theory (DFT) calculations.
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Deanna Broadwater, Hyllana C. D. Medeiros, Matthew Bates, Amir Roshanzadeh, Shao Thing Teoh, Martin P. Ogrodzinski, Babak Borhan, Richard R. Lunt, Sophia Y. Lunt
Summary: Photodynamic therapy (PDT), which combines photoactive agents and light, has the potential to enhance cancer treatment by providing dual selectivity. However, current limitations of PDT, such as low tissue penetration and insufficient phototoxicity, can hinder its effectiveness. In this study, researchers developed a platform that can modulate the properties of photoactive ions, and demonstrated its utility in vivo using a mouse model of breast cancer. By pairing a near-infrared (NIR) photoactive cation with specific counterions, the researchers successfully generated a selectively phototoxic photosensitizer that inhibits tumor growth with minimal side effects. This work provides a proof of concept for improving cancer photosensitizers using the counterion pairing platform.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
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Medicine, Research & Experimental
Christine C. Orozco, Mikko Neuvonen, Yi-An Bi, Matthew A. Cerny, Sumathy Mathialagan, Laurie Tylaska, Brian Rago, Chester Costales, Amanda King-Ahmad, Mikko Niemi, A. David Rodrigues
Summary: This study found that sulfated bile acids (BA-S) can potentially serve as clinical biomarkers for OATP1B1/3. The BA-S substrates were observed in OATP1B1, OATP1B3, and NTCP transfected into human embryonic kidney 293 cells, with minimal uptake in other solute carriers (SLCs). Inhibition of BA-S uptake in human hepatocytes was greater with rifampicin (OATP1B1/3 selective inhibitor) than other inhibitors.
MOLECULAR PHARMACEUTICS
(2023)
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Chemistry, Medicinal
Katherine D. Lynch, Michelle L. Montonye, Dan-Dan Tian, Tarana Arman, Victoria O. Oyanna, Baron J. Bechtold, Tyler N. Graf, Nicholas H. Oberlies, Mary F. Paine, John D. Clarke
Summary: Silymarin, derived from milk thistle seeds, contains flavonolignans that are substrates for OATPs/Oatps. Research shows that OATPs/Oatps play a role in flavonolignan cellular uptake, and mediate interactions between silymarin and diseases like NASH on drug exposure.
PHYTOTHERAPY RESEARCH
(2021)
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Spectroscopy
Sofia A. Zakharenkova, Ekaterina A. Katkova, Irina A. Doroshenko, Anna S. Kriveleva, Aleksandra N. Lebedeva, Tatyana A. Vidinchuk, Anna Shik, Sergei S. Abramchuk, Tatyana A. Podrugina, Mikhail K. Beklemishev
Summary: This study developed sensing schemes without selective receptors by synthesizing carbocyanine dyes and nanoparticles for fluorescence detection, leading to a rapid method for detecting neomycin in urine.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2021)
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Chemistry, Organic
Janeala J. Morsby, Kirk M. Atkinson, Sai Shradha Reddy Kommidi, Tristan Freel, Hana Janekova, Peter Stacko, Bradley D. Smith
Summary: Two new classes of near-infrared molecular probes were developed that exhibit turn on fluorescence when cleaved by the nitroreductase enzyme. These probes have structures that enhance fluorescence brightness and provide better performance when excited by 808 nm light. One of the probes showed higher activity and less self-aggregation when applied in vivo, making it the preferred choice.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hsiang-Ching Tseng, Chan-Yen Kuo, Wei-Ting Liao, Te-Sen Chou, Jong-Kai Hsiao
Summary: This study investigated whether the combination of indocyanine green (ICG) and near-infrared (NIR) irradiation can induce ferroptosis and explored the potential of using ICG-NIR irradiation for cancer treatment. The results showed that ICG combined with 808-nm laser irradiation could induce apoptosis and ferroptosis in cancer cells, and had significant inhibitory effects on cancer.
FRONTIERS IN MOLECULAR BIOSCIENCES
(2022)
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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)
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Biophysics
Kai Wang, Xu-Yang Chen, Bo Zhang, Ying Yue, Xiao-Lin Wen, Yang Yang, Yu-Shun Yang, Hai-Liang Zhu, Hong-Ji Liu, Ai-Guo Zhang
Summary: In this study, Near-infrared imaging and medicinal treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) were achieved using the KYZ-GGT probe, which allowed for monitoring the GGT level. The KYZ-GGT probe showed stable imaging capability in cellular, xenograft, and induced HCC models.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2023)
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Chemistry, Applied
Arpita Panda, Dmytro Kobzev, Olesia Kulyk, Andrii Bazylevich, Gary Gellerman, Leonid Patsenker
Summary: Mitochondria play a crucial role in maintaining cell viability, and dysfunction can lead to serious diseases. In order to achieve selective imaging and targeted therapy, a series of novel mitochondria-specific dyes with better visualization and higher fluorescence intensity have been developed.
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Chemistry, Organic
Radek Tovtik, Eva Muchova, Lenka Stackova, Petr Slavicek, Petr Klan
Summary: In this study, we have shown that spin-vibronic coupling is essential for understanding the photophysics and photochemistry of heptamethine cyanines. Our ab initio calculations demonstrate that molecular vibrations can significantly enhance spin-orbit coupling, which explains the observed higher sensitization efficiency for the chain substituted derivatives compared to the 3H-indolium core-substituted ones.
JOURNAL OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)