scholarly journals Rapidly liver-clearable rare-earth core–shell nanoprobe for dual-modal breast cancer imaging in the second near-infrared window

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhuxin Wei ◽  
Guangxin Duan ◽  
Baoxing Huang ◽  
Shanshan Qiu ◽  
Dandan Zhou ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Fluorescence imaging as the beacon for optical navigation has wildly developed in preclinical studies due to its prominent advantages, including noninvasiveness and superior temporal resolution. However, the traditional optical methods based on ultraviolet (UV, 200–400 nm) and visible light (Vis, 400–650 nm) limited by their low penetration, signal-to-noise ratio, and high background auto-fluorescence interference. Therefore, the development of near-infrared-II (NIR-II 1000–1700 nm) nanoprobe attracted significant attentions toward in vivo imaging. Regrettably, most of the NIR-II fluorescence probes, especially for inorganic NPs, were hardly excreted from the reticuloendothelial system (RES), yielding the anonymous long-term circulatory safety issue. Results Here, we develop a facile strategy for the fabrication of Nd3+-doped rare-earth core–shell nanoparticles (Nd-RENPs), NaGdF4:5%Nd@NaLuF4, with strong emission in the NIR-II window. What’s more, the Nd-RENPs could be quickly eliminated from the hepatobiliary pathway, reducing the potential risk with the long-term retention in the RES. Further, the Nd-RENPs are successfully utilized for NIR-II in vivo imaging and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agents, enabling the precise detection of breast cancer. Conclusions The rationally designed Nd-RENPs nanoprobes manifest rapid-clearance property revealing the potential application toward the noninvasive preoperative imaging of tumor lesions and real-time intra-operative supervision. Graphical abstract

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhuxin Wei ◽  
Guangxin Duan ◽  
Baoxing Huang ◽  
Shanshan Qiu ◽  
Dandan Zhou ◽  
...  

Abstract BackgroundFluorescence imaging as the beacon for optical navigation has wildly developed in preclinical studies due to its prominent advantages, including noninvasiveness and superior temporal resolution. However, the traditional optical methods based on ultraviolet (UV, 200-400 nm) and visible light (Vis, 400-650 nm) limited by their low penetration, signal-to-noise ratio, and high background auto-fluorescence interference. Therefore, the development of near-infrared-II (NIR-II 1000-1700 nm) nanoprobe attracted significant attentions toward in vivo imaging. Regrettably, most of the NIR-II fluorescence probes, especially for inorganic NPs, were hardly excreted from the reticuloendothelial system (RES), yielding the anonymous long-term circulatory safety issue. ResultsHere, we develop a facile strategy for the fabrication of Nd3+-doped rare-earth core-shell nanoparticles (Nd-RENPs), NaGdF4:5%Nd@NaLuF4, with strong emission in the NIR-II window. What’s more, the Nd-RENPs could be quickly eliminated from the hepatobiliary pathway, reducing the potential risk with the long-term retention in the RES. Further, the Nd-RENPs are successfully utilized for NIR-II in vivo imaging and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agents, enabling the precise detection of breast cancer. ConclusionsThe rational designed Nd-RENPs nanoprobes manifest rapid-clearance property revealing the potential application toward the noninvasive preoperative imaging of tumor lesions and real-time intra-operative supervision.


2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Liping Huang ◽  
Yiyi Zhang ◽  
Yanan Li ◽  
Fanling Meng ◽  
Hongyu Li ◽  
...  

AbstractThe highly immunosuppressive microenvironment after surgery has a crucial impact on the recurrence and metastasis in breast cancer patients. Programmable delivery of immunotherapy-involving combinations through a single drug delivery system is highly promising, yet greatly challenging, to reverse postoperative immunosuppression. Here, an injectable hierarchical gel matrix, composed of dual lipid gel (DLG) layers with different soybean phosphatidylcholine/glycerol dioleate mass ratios, was developed to achieve the time-programmed sequential delivery of combined cancer immunotherapy. The outer layer of the DLG matrix was thermally responsive and loaded with sorafenib-adsorbed graphene oxide (GO) nanoparticles. GO under manually controlled near-infrared irradiation generated mild heat and provoked the release of sorafenib first to reeducate tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) and promote an immunogenic tumor microenvironment. The inner layer, loaded with anti-CD47 antibody (aCD47), could maintain the gel state for a much longer time, enabling the sustained release of aCD47 afterward to block the CD47-signal regulatory protein α (SIRPα) pathway for a long-term antitumor effect. In vivo studies on 4T1 tumor-bearing mouse model demonstrated that the DLG-based strategy efficiently prevented tumor recurrence and metastasis by locally reversing the immunosuppression and synergistically blocking the CD47-dependent immune escape, thereby boosting the systemic immune responses.


2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (34) ◽  
pp. 6928-6938 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jing Yang ◽  
Yaoping Hu ◽  
Jiangwei Tan ◽  
Li Jia ◽  
Yu-Hua Zhu ◽  
...  

Novel ultra-bright, stable NIR-emitting HgS/ZnS core/shell NCs with good biocompatibility for in vitro and in vivo imaging.


Small ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 5 (17) ◽  
pp. 1997-2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ken-Tye Yong ◽  
Indrajit Roy ◽  
Hong Ding ◽  
Earl J. Bergey ◽  
Paras N. Prasad

2010 ◽  
Vol 22 (22) ◽  
pp. 6117-6124 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Cassette ◽  
T. Pons ◽  
C. Bouet ◽  
M. Helle ◽  
L. Bezdetnaya ◽  
...  

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Meijuan Chen ◽  
Zhousheng Lin ◽  
Guangyu Yao ◽  
Xi Hong ◽  
Xiaolei Xue ◽  
...  

TTRE, a photosensitizer molecule, has excellent biofluorescence imaging performance and effective antitumor properties for breast cancer. However, its application in breast cancer treatment is limited due to poor tumor selectivity and lack of targeting ability. In this study, TTRE and trastuzumab were combined to synthesize Tra-TTR-A, a novel near-infrared fluorescent nanoprobe for HER2 positive breast cancer. The targeting and antitumor abilities of Tra-TTR-A in breast cancer were also investigated. Like TTRE, Tra-TTR-A has a stable structure with remarkable optical properties and in vivo imaging capacity. However, Tra-TTR-A not only inhibits tumor growth by generating reactive oxygen species but also kills tumor cells by trastuzumab. In this study, Tra-TTR-A, a new type of near-infrared fluorescent nanoprobe that targets HER2-positive breast cancer, was successfully synthesized. Tra-TTR-A could be used in in vivo imaging, targeted photodynamic therapy, and diagnosis and treatment for breast cancer.


2007 ◽  
Vol 25 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 14067-14067
Author(s):  
L. M. Kenny ◽  
E. Aboagye ◽  
P. S. Cohen ◽  
M. Miller ◽  
F. Turkheimer ◽  
...  

14067 Background: In vivo imaging of avβ3 expression in tumors and tumor endothelial cells may be a useful biomarker of angiogenesis. [18F]AH11585 is a novel peptide containing an Arginine-Glycine-Aspartic Acid (RGD) motif that binds to avβ3 with high affinity designed for use in PET studies. Methods: 7 patients with metastatic breast cancer (aged 37–68 years) received intravenous injections of [18F]AH11585 and were scanned dynamically by PET over 61.5 mins. Radioactivity concentrations, derived from regions of interest placed on tumour and normal tissues, were analysed mathematically to determine the net irreversible uptake (Ki), fractional retention (FRT) and standardized uptake at 56.5min (SUV) of the radiotracer. Computed tomography (CT) was performed within 4 weeks of the scan. Results: Tumor lesions were clearly visible on PET images in 6/7 patients. In one patient with a palpable supraclavicular lymph node not visible on CT, we were unsure if a hyperintense region visible by PET was tumor. In total 18/19 tumor lesions were identified on both PET and corresponding CT images. Tumors in areas of low background were hyperintense (lung, bone, breast) whereas those in areas of high background were hypointense regions (liver). Tumors with central necrosis showed high uptake of [18F]AH11585 around the periphery only. Mathematical analysis demonstrated irreversible retention of [18F]AH11585 in tumors. [18F]AH11585-PET discriminated between non-liver lesions (n=10) and normal tissues: Ki (p=0.002), FRT (p=0.0039), SUV (p=0.002). Corresponding comparisons for liver lesions (n=8) were significant for FRT (p=0.0078) and SUV (p=0.0078) only. Conclusions: [18F]AH11585 PET is a promisng method for in vivo imaging of avβ3 integrin expression in metastatic breast cancer. No significant financial relationships to disclose.


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