研究目的
To develop a tumor-targeted and MMP-2-activatable nanoprobe for bimodal imaging and targeted photothermal therapy of gastric tumors.
研究成果
T-MAN is an effective theranostic nanoprobe for fluorescence/MR bimodal imaging and photothermal therapy of gastric tumors, demonstrating high specificity, sensitivity, and therapeutic efficacy in vivo, with potential for broader cancer applications.
研究不足
The study is limited to preclinical mouse models; clinical applicability and long-term toxicity in humans are not addressed. The use of an abdominal incision for intraoperative imaging in orthotopic tumors may not be fully non-invasive. Potential cross-reactivity with other enzymes or tissues was not extensively explored.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The study involved designing and synthesizing T-MAN, a nanoprobe based on Gd-doping CuS nanoparticles modified with cRGD and an MMP-2-cleavable fluorescent substrate. Methods included high-temperature chemical synthesis, micellar encapsulation, and covalent conjugation.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
Human gastric MKN45 tumor cells and normal gastric GES-1 cells were used. In vivo studies were conducted on mice with subcutaneous, orthotopic, and lymph node metastasis models of gastric tumors.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
Equipment included transmission electron microscopy (TEM), dynamic light scattering (DLS), UV-Vis-NIR spectrophotometer, fluorescence spectrometer, MRI scanner (1 T), inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry (MALDI-MS), infrared thermal camera, and bioluminescence imaging system. Materials included CuCl2, GdCl3, sulfur, oleylamine, DSPE-PEG2000, cRGD, Cy
4:5, QSY21, MMP-2 enzyme, and inhibitors like SB-3CT. Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
Synthesis of Gd/CuS nanodisks, encapsulation into micelles, functionalization with cRGD and peptide substrate, characterization of physical and optical properties, in vitro studies on cell uptake, fluorescence and MR imaging, photothermal effects, and in vivo studies on tumor imaging and therapy in mouse models.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
Data were analyzed using statistical methods (mean ± SD, n=3 or 5), Michaelis-Menten kinetics for enzyme activity, and imaging software for signal quantification.
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Transmission Electron Microscope
Used for imaging and characterizing the size and structure of Gd/CuS nanodisks and T-MAN nanoparticles.
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Dynamic Light Scattering Analyzer
Used to measure the hydrodynamic size and monodispersity of nanoparticles.
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UV-Vis-NIR Spectrophotometer
Used to measure the absorption spectra of nanoparticles and compounds.
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Fluorescence Spectrometer
Used to measure fluorescence spectra and responses of T-MAN to MMP-2.
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MRI Scanner
1 T
Used for T1-weighted magnetic resonance imaging to assess contrast enhancement.
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Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry
ICP-MS
Used for elemental analysis to determine concentrations of Gd and Cu in samples.
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High-Performance Liquid Chromatography
HPLC
Used to analyze cleaved products from enzymatic reactions.
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Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Mass Spectrometry
MALDI-MS
Used for mass spectrometric analysis of peptides and cleaved products.
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Infrared Thermal Camera
Used to monitor temperature changes during photothermal therapy experiments.
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Bioluminescence Imaging System
Used for in vivo imaging of luciferase-expressing tumors.
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808 nm Laser
Used for photothermal irradiation to induce hyperthermia in cells and tumors.
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Dotarem
Clinically used contrast agent for comparison in MRI studies.
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