scholarly journals Multifunctional AIE Iridium (III) Photosensitizer Nanoparticles for Two-Photon-Activated Imaging and Mitochondria Targeting  Photodynamic Therapy

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xuzi Cai ◽  
Kangnan Wang ◽  
Wen Ma ◽  
yuanyuan Yang ◽  
Gui Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photodynamic Therapy ◽  
Water Solubility ◽  
Redox Homeostasis ◽  
Tissue Imaging ◽  
Ros Generation ◽  
Generation Efficiency ◽  
Deep Tissue ◽  
Two Photon ◽  
Targeting Ability

Abstract Developing novel photosensitizers for deep tissue imaging and efficient photodynamic therapy (PDT) remains a challengebecause of the poor water solubility, low reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation efficiency, serve dark cytotoxicity, and weak absorption in the NIR region of conventional photosensitizers. Herein,cyclometalated iridium (III) complexes(Ir)with aggregation-induced emission (AIE) feature, high photoinduced ROS generation efficiency, two-photonexcitation, and mitochondria-targetingcapability were designed and further encapsulated into biocompatible nanoparticles (NPs).The Ir-NPs can be used to disturb redox homeostasis in vitro, result in mitochondrial dysfunction and cell apoptosis. Importantly, invivo experiments demonstrated that theIr-NPs presented obviously tumor-targeting ability, excellent antitumor effect, and low systematic dark-toxicity. Moreover, the Ir-NPs could serve as a two-photon imaging agent for deep tissue bioimaging with a penetration depth of up to 300 μm. This work presents a promising strategy for designing a clinical application of multifunctional Ir-NPs toward bioimaging and PDT.

scholarly journals Multifunctional AIE iridium (III) photosensitizer nanoparticles for two-photon-activated imaging and mitochondria targeting photodynamic therapy

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xuzi Cai ◽  
Kang-Nan Wang ◽  
Wen Ma ◽  
Yuanyuan Yang ◽  
Gui Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photodynamic Therapy ◽  
Water Solubility ◽  
Tissue Imaging ◽  
Ros Generation ◽  
Generation Efficiency ◽  
Deep Tissue ◽  
Two Photon ◽  
Mitochondria Targeting

AbstractDeveloping novel photosensitizers for deep tissue imaging and efficient photodynamic therapy (PDT) remains a challenge because of the poor water solubility, low reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation efficiency, serve dark cytotoxicity, and weak absorption in the NIR region of conventional photosensitizers. Herein, cyclometalated iridium (III) complexes (Ir) with aggregation-induced emission (AIE) feature, high photoinduced ROS generation efficiency, two-photon excitation, and mitochondria-targeting capability were designed and further encapsulated into biocompatible nanoparticles (NPs). The Ir-NPs can be used to disturb redox homeostasis in vitro, result in mitochondrial dysfunction and cell apoptosis. Importantly, in vivo experiments demonstrated that the Ir-NPs presented obviously tumor-targeting ability, excellent antitumor effect, and low systematic dark-toxicity. Moreover, the Ir-NPs could serve as a two-photon imaging agent for deep tissue bioimaging with a penetration depth of up to 300 μm. This work presents a promising strategy for designing a clinical application of multifunctional Ir-NPs toward bioimaging and PDT.

Lysosome-targetable polythiophene nanoparticles for two-photon excitation photodynamic therapy and deep tissue imaging

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (20) ◽  
pp. 3651-3657 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shaojing Zhao ◽  
Guangle Niu ◽  
Feng Wu ◽  
Li Yan ◽  
Hongyan Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photodynamic Therapy ◽  
Quantum Yield ◽  
Fluorescence Imaging ◽  
Cross Section ◽  
Tissue Imaging ◽  
Deep Tissue ◽  
Two Photon ◽  
Photon Excitation ◽  
Deep Tissue Imaging ◽  
Two Photon Excitation

Polythiophene nanoparticles with large TPA cross section and high1O2generation quantum yield have been developed for simultaneous lysosome-targetable fluorescence imaging and photodynamic therapy.

scholarly journals Red-emissive azabenzanthrone derivatives for photodynamic therapy irradiated with ultralow light power density and two-photon imaging

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (23) ◽  
pp. 5165-5171 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qiguang Zang ◽  
Jiayi Yu ◽  
Wenbin Yu ◽  
Jun Qian ◽  
Rongrong Hu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photodynamic Therapy ◽  
Power Density ◽  
Tissue Imaging ◽  
Deep Tissue ◽  
Light Power ◽  
Two Photon ◽  
Deep Tissue Imaging ◽  
Photon Imaging ◽  
Two Photon Imaging

Azabenzanthrone derivatives with high phototoxicity and efficient emission are designed for photodynamic therapy and deep-tissue imaging.

scholarly journals NIR Photosensitizer for Two-Photon Fluorescent Imaging and Photodynamic Therapy of Tumor

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lujia Chen ◽  
Meijuan Chen ◽  
Yuping Zhou ◽  
Changsheng Ye ◽  
Ruiyuan Liu
Keyword(s):  
Photodynamic Therapy ◽  
Near Infrared ◽  
Fluorescent Imaging ◽  
Deep Tissue ◽  
Two Photon ◽  
Nir Emission ◽  
Good Biocompatibility ◽  
Fluorescent Agent

Preparation of near-infrared (NIR) emissive fluorophore for imaging-guided PDT (photodynamic therapy) has attracted enormous attention. Hence, NIR photosensitizers of two-photon (TP) fluorescent imaging and photodynamic therapy are highly desirable. In this contribution, a novel D-π-A structured NIR photosensitizer (TTRE) is synthesized. TTRE demonstrates near-infrared (NIR) emission, good biocompatibility, and superior photostability, which can act as TP fluorescent agent for clear visualization of cells and vascular in tissue with deep-tissue penetration. The PDT efficacy of TTRE as photosensitizer is exploited in vitro and in vivo. All these results confirm that TTRE would serve as potential platform for TP fluorescence imaging and imaging-guided photodynamic therapy.

scholarly journals Impact of Quantum Dot Surface on Complex Formation with Chlorin e6 and Photodynamic Therapy

Nanomaterials ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Artiom Skripka ◽  
Dominyka Dapkute ◽  
Jurga Valanciunaite ◽  
Vitalijus Karabanovas ◽  
Ricardas Rotomskis
Keyword(s):  
Photodynamic Therapy ◽  
Cancer Therapy ◽  
Complex Formation ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Disease Diagnosis ◽  
Chlorin E6 ◽  
Deep Tissue ◽  
Physico Chemical

Nanomaterials have permeated various fields of scientific research, including that of biomedicine, as alternatives for disease diagnosis and therapy. Among different structures, quantum dots (QDs) have distinctive physico-chemical properties sought after in cancer research and eradication. Within the context of cancer therapy, QDs serve the role of transporters and energy donors to photodynamic therapy (PDT) drugs, extending the applicability and efficiency of classic PDT. In contrast to conventional PDT agents, QDs’ surface can be designed to promote cellular targeting and internalization, while their spectral properties enable better light harvesting and deep-tissue use. Here, we investigate the possibility of complex formation between different amphiphilic coating bearing QDs and photosensitizer chlorin e6 (Ce6). We show that complex formation dynamics are dependent on the type of coating—phospholipids or amphiphilic polymers—as well as on the surface charge of QDs. Förster’s resonant energy transfer occurred in every complex studied, confirming the possibility of indirect Ce6 excitation. Nonetheless, in vitro PDT activity was restricted only to negative charge bearing QD-Ce6 complexes, correlating with better accumulation in cancer cells. Overall, these findings help to better design such and similar complexes, as gained insights can be straightforwardly translated to other types of nanostructures—expanding the palette of possible therapeutic agents for cancer therapy.

scholarly journals Biological Assessment of Laser-Synthesized Silicon Nanoparticles Effect in Two-Photon Photodynamic Therapy on Breast Cancer MCF-7 Cells

Nanomaterials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 1462
Author(s):  
Ahmed Al-Kattan ◽  
Lamiaa M. A. Ali ◽  
Morgane Daurat ◽  
Elodie Mattana ◽  
Magali Gary-Bobo
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Photodynamic Therapy ◽  
Silicon Nanoparticles ◽  
Therapeutic Potential ◽  
Light Stimulus ◽  
Human Cancer ◽  
Biological Assessment ◽  
Two Photon ◽  
Mcf 7

Driven by their distinctive physiological activities, biological properties and unique theranostic modalities, silicon nanoparticles (SiNPs) are one of the promising materials for the development of novel multifunctional nanoplatforms for biomedical applications. In this work, we assessed the possibility to use laser-synthesized Si NPs as photosensitizers in two-photon excited photodynamic therapy (TPE-PDT) modality. Herein, we used an easy strategy to synthesize ultraclean and monodispersed SiNPs using laser ablation and fragmentation sequences of silicon wafer in aqueous solution, which prevent any specific purification step. Structural analysis revealed the spherical shape of the nanoparticles with a narrow size distribution centered at the mean size diameter of 62 nm ± 0.42 nm, while the negative surface charge of −40 ± 0.3 mV ensured a great stability without sedimentation over a long period of time. In vitro studies on human cancer cell lines (breast and liver) and healthy cells revealed their low cytotoxicity without any light stimulus and their therapeutic potential under TPE-PDT mode at 900 nm with a promising cell death of 45% in case of MCF-7 breast cancer cells, as a consequence of intracellular reactive oxygen species release. Their luminescence emission inside the cells was clearly observed at UV-Vis region. Compared to Si nanoparticles synthesized via chemical routes, which are often linked to additional modules with photochemical and photobiological properties to boost photodynamic effect, laser-synthesized SiNPs exhibit promising intrinsic therapeutic and imaging properties to develop advanced strategy in nanomedicine field.

scholarly journals Ultrabright red AIEgens for two-photon vascular imaging with high resolution and deep penetration

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 2705-2710 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Qin ◽  
Pengfei Zhang ◽  
Hui Li ◽  
Jacky W. Y. Lam ◽  
Yuanjing Cai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Resolution ◽  
Vascular Imaging ◽  
Tissue Imaging ◽  
Deep Penetration ◽  
High Contrast ◽  
Deep Tissue ◽  
Two Photon ◽  
High Penetration ◽  
Deep Tissue Imaging

A successful strategy for the design of ultrabright red luminogens with aggregation-induced emission (AIE) features is reported. The AIE dots can be utilized as efficient fluorescent probes for in vivo deep-tissue imaging with high penetration depth and high contrast.

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