scholarly journals PREPARATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF A NEAR-INFRARED LIGHT RESPONSIVE MICROCAPSULE SYSTEM FOR CANCER THERAPY

2014 ◽  
Vol 07 (01) ◽  
pp. 1350037 ◽  
Author(s):  
YINGFENG DI ◽  
SISI CUI ◽  
YUEQING GU
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Therapy ◽  
Gold Nanorods ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
Near Infrared ◽  
Infrared Light ◽  
Layer By Layer ◽  
Near Infrared Light ◽  
Nir Light ◽  
Alternative Material ◽  
Confocal Fluorescence Imaging

A novel near-infrared light responsive microcapsule system, gold nanorod-covered DOX-loaded hollow CaCO 3 microcapsule ( AuNR -HM-DOX) is developed for cancer therapy. The hollow CaCO 3 microcapsules were prepared based on the self-assembly between chitosan and sodium alginate on CaCO 3 particles via layer-by-layer technique, and then covered with gold nanorods to obtain the microcapsule system. Upon near-infrared (NIR) irradiation, microcapsule with gold nanorods can convert the absorbed NIR light into heat. Meanwhile, doxorubicin (DOX), a chemotherapy drug, is loaded into the microcapsule system via electrostatic adsorption for combined photothermal therapy and chemotherapy. Properties of AuNR -HM-DOX including grain diameter, optical spectra were characterized. Confocal fluorescence imaging was performed to observe the morphology of the capsules and existence of DOX in the core, confirming the successful loading of DOX. The release of DOX from the capsules under continuous NIR irradiation was investigated to evaluate the temperature responsiveness of AuNR -HM-DOX. Results indicate that AuNR -HM-DOX microcapsules possess uniform particle size and high light responsiveness. The combination of chemical and physical therapy of AuNR -HM-DOX features great potential as an adjuvant therapeutic alternative material for combined cancer therapy.

scholarly journals Recent Near-Infrared Light-Activated Nanomedicine toward Precision Cancer Therapy

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaowei Luan ◽  
Yongchun Pan ◽  
Yanfeng Gao ◽  
Yujun Song
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Therapy ◽  
Near Infrared ◽  
Infrared Light ◽  
Human Society ◽  
Near Infrared Light ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Universe

Light has witnessed the history of mankind and even the universe. It is of great significances to the life of human society, contributing to energy, agriculture, communication, and much more....

scholarly journals Photothermal Therapy Using Gold Nanorods and Near-Infrared Light in a Murine Melanoma Model Increases Survival and Decreases Tumor Volume

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary K. Popp ◽  
Imane Oubou ◽  
Colin Shepherd ◽  
Zachary Nager ◽  
Courtney Anderson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Light Source ◽  
Gold Nanorods ◽  
Photothermal Therapy ◽  
Near Infrared ◽  
Tumor Volume ◽  
Infrared Light ◽  
Led Light ◽  
Murine Melanoma ◽  
Nir Light ◽  
Melanoma Model

Photothermal therapy (PTT) treatments have shown strong potential in treating tumors through their ability to target destructive heat preferentially to tumor regions. In this paper we demonstrate that PTT in a murine melanoma model using gold nanorods (GNRs) and near-infrared (NIR) light decreases tumor volume and increases animal survival to an extent that is comparable to the current generation of melanoma drugs. GNRs, in particular, have shown a strong ability to reach ablative temperatures quickly in tumors when exposed to NIR light. The current research tests the efficacy of GNRs PTT in a difficult and fast growing murine melanoma model using a NIR light-emitting diode (LED) light source. LED light sources in the NIR spectrum could provide a safer and more practical approach to photothermal therapy than lasers. We also show that the LED light source can effectively and quickly heatin vitroandin vivomodels to ablative temperatures when combined with GNRs. We anticipate that this approach could have significant implications for human cancer therapy.

Detection of residual varicose veins with near infrared light in the early period after varicose surgery and near infrared light assisted sclerotherapy

Vascular ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 170853812110514
Author(s):  
Nail Kahraman ◽  
Gündüz Yümün ◽  
Deniz Demir ◽  
Kadir K Özsin ◽  
Sadık A Sünbül ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Minimally Invasive ◽  
Saphenous Vein ◽  
Venous Insufficiency ◽  
Near Infrared ◽  
Varicose Veins ◽  
Infrared Light ◽  
Foam Sclerotherapy ◽  
Near Infrared Light ◽  
Nir Light ◽  
Male Patients

Objectives Varicose veins that cannot be seen with the naked eye can be easily detected with Near Infrared (NIR) light. With a minimally invasive procedure performed with NIR light guided, the need for reoperation is reduced, while optimal treatment of venous insufficiency and symptoms is provided. In this study, the detection of residual varicose veins after varicose vein surgery using NIR light and the results of treatment of sclerotherapy were investigated. Methods In this retrospective study, treatment and clinical outcomes of patients’ who underwent NIR light-guided foam sclerotherapy for Clinical-Etiology-Anatomy-Pathophysiology (CEAP) (C1, C2) stage residual varicose veins after surgical varicose treatment between 2014 and 2017 were examined. Data of patients who underwent foam sclerotherapy with NIR light were collected and analyzed. Results A total of 151 patients and 171 lower extremity varicose veins were treated with surgery. 55 (35.7%) of the patients were male, and 96 (62.3%) were female. Their age ranges from 20 to 64, with an average age of 45.38. 4 (2.6%) of the patients had phlebectomy. 137 of patients (90.7%) had ligation of perforated veins, phlebectomy, and great saphenous vein (GSV) stripping, 10 of patients (6.6%) had GSV stripping, perforating vein ligation, phlebectomy, and small saphenous vein (SSV) surgery. No residual leakage was observed in the controls of GSV, SSV, and perforating veins by duplex ultrasonography (DUS). In the first month after varicose surgery, an average of 1.64 ± 1.05 sessions of sclerotherapy was applied to patients with CEAP C1, C2 stage residual varicose veins. 70 patients had one session of sclerotherapy, 37 patients had two sessions of sclerotherapy, 20 patients had three sessions of sclerotherapy, and 11 patients had four sessions of sclerotherapy administrated. The need for complementary therapy was required for all female patients; 13 of the male patients did not require complementary sclerotherapy. While single-session sclerotherapy was applied to most male patients (32 (58.18%), 10 (18.18%) patients received two sclerotherapy sessions. After completing sclerotherapy, 7 (4.63%) patients had superficial venous thrombosis, and 13 (8.60%) patients had hyperpigmentation. Conclusion Surgical treatment is a safe and effective technique in venous insufficiency. Nevertheless, residual varicose veins may remain, and these can be detected noninvasively with NIR light. Foam sclerotherapy with NIR light is a minimally invasive and safe treatment method for small residual varicose veins after the operation. We think that sclerotherapy with NIR light as a complementary treatment is a practical, reliable, and demanding treatment for clinical improvement, especially in female patients.

In Vivo Monitoring of Intravenously Injected Gold Nanorods Using Near‐Infrared Light

Small ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 4 (7) ◽  
pp. 1001-1007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Takuro Niidome ◽  
Yasuyuki Akiyama ◽  
Kohei Shimoda ◽  
Takahito Kawano ◽  
Takeshi Mori ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gold Nanorods ◽  
Near Infrared ◽  
Infrared Light ◽  
Near Infrared Light ◽  
In Vivo Monitoring

A near-infrared light-controlled system for reversible presentation of bioactive ligands using polypeptide-engineered functionalized gold nanorods

2015 ◽  
Vol 51 (13) ◽  
pp. 2569-2572 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jie Yang ◽  
Ming-Hao Yao ◽  
Ming-Shuo Du ◽  
Rui-Mei Jin ◽  
Dong-Hui Zhao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gold Nanorods ◽  
Near Infrared ◽  
Infrared Light ◽  
Controlled System ◽  
Near Infrared Light ◽  
Bioactive Ligands ◽  
Hybrid Platform

A hybrid platform with polypeptide-engineered functionalized gold nanorods has been designed for reversible presentation of immobilized bioactive ligands by near-infrared light.

Dendrimer-modified gold nanorods as efficient controlled gene delivery system under near-infrared light irradiation

2011 ◽  
Vol 152 ◽  
pp. e137-e139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daxiang Cui ◽  
Peng Huang ◽  
Chunlei Zhang ◽  
Cengiz S. Ozkan ◽  
Bifeng Pan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gene Delivery ◽  
Delivery System ◽  
Gold Nanorods ◽  
Near Infrared ◽  
Light Irradiation ◽  
Infrared Light ◽  
Gene Delivery System ◽  
Near Infrared Light

scholarly journals An in vitro of radiation dose enhancement using gold nanorods and plasmonic photothermal therapy

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel DiCenzo DiCenzo
Keyword(s):  
Radiation Dose ◽  
Ionizing Radiation ◽  
Gold Nanorods ◽  
Near Infrared ◽  
Infrared Light ◽  
Nuclear Localization Sequence ◽  
X Rays ◽  
Dose Enhancement ◽  
Near Infrared Light ◽  
Pc3 Cells

Gold nanoparticles (GNP) have been shown to highly absorb ionizing radiation compared to tissue. GNPs have also been shown to be high absorbers of non-ionizing radiation with a peak absorbance at a wavelength dependent on their shape and size. This study investigated radiation dose enhancement in PC3 cells when in the presence of gold nanorods (NR) and near infrared light (IR). The PC3 cells were incubated with either PEGylated NRs (PNR) or anti prostate stem cell antigen antibody with nuclear localization sequence peptide conjugated NRs (AbNR). They were exposed to near infrared light at a wavelength of 810 nm to achieve a temperature of 42 ºC to 43 ºC for 60 minutes. They were also exposed to 160 kVp x-rays. It was found that both targeted and non-targeted GNPs when exposed to radiation and near infrared light synergistically enhanced radiation dose. It was also found that AbNRs provide greater dose enhancement than PNRs.

Near-infrared light-triggered drug release from UV-responsive diblock copolymer-coated upconversion nanoparticles with high monodispersity

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (21) ◽  
pp. 3531-3540 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun Xiang ◽  
Xia Tong ◽  
Feng Shi ◽  
Qiang Yan ◽  
Bing Yu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Release ◽  
Diblock Copolymer ◽  
Near Infrared ◽  
Controlled Drug Release ◽  
Infrared Light ◽  
Upconversion Nanoparticles ◽  
Near Infrared Light ◽  
Nir Light ◽  
Triggered Drug Release

The preparation of a new near-infrared (NIR) light-responsive nanocarrier for controlled drug release is demonstrated.

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