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Biomimetic Metal-Organic Framework Nanoparticles for Cooperatively Combination of Antiangiogenesis and Photodynamic Therapy for Enhanced Efficacy
摘要: Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a promising anticancer treatment and is clinically approved for different types of tumors. However, current PDT suffers several obstacles, including its neutralization by excess glutathione (GSH) in the tumor tissue and its strongly proangiogenic tumor response. In this work, a biomimic, multifunctional nanoparticle-based PDT agent, combining a tumor-targeted photosensitizer with GSH scavenging and antiangiogenesis therapy, is developed. A porphyrinic Zr–metal–organic framework nanoparticle is used simultaneously as the photosensitizer and the delivery vehicle of vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2 (VEGFR2) inhibitor apatinib. The core nanoparticles are wrapped in MnO2 to consume the intratumoral GSH and then decorated with a tumor cell membrane camouflage. After intravenous administration, the nanoparticles selectively accumulate in tumor through homotypic targeting mediated by the biomimic decoration, and the combination of enhanced PDT and antiangiogenic drug significantly improves their tumor inhibition efficiency. This study provides an integrated solution for mechanism-based enhancement of PDT and demonstrates the encouraging potential for multifunctional nanosystem applicable for tumor therapy.
关键词: glutathione metabolism,photodynamic therapy,MOF,angiogenesis inhibition,biomimetic nanoparticle
更新于2025-11-21 11:08:12
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Long-distance tracing of the lymphatic system with a CT/fluorescence dual-modality nanoprobe for surveying tumor lymphatic metastasis
摘要: Noninvasive visualization of deep tissue lymphatic metastasis is crucial for diagnosing malignant tumors and predicting prognosis. However, the limited diffusivity and specificity of imaging contrast agents that are transported in lymph vessels (LVs), even for those agents delivered by nanocarriers, make long-distance tracing of the lymphatic system in vivo challenging. Here, we develop a CT/fluorescence dual-modality phospholipid nanoprobe (PL(I/D)NP) with a negative charge and sub-60 nm size. By using micro-CT, we noninvasively traced the LVs from the subcutaneous injection site in feet to the thoracic ducts with an entire length of ~68 mm and measured the volume of the lymph nodes (LNs) and their separation distance along the LVs. For diagnostic imaging of tumor lymphatic metastasis, all LNs with metastasis were identified in vivo. Thus, with their long-distance diffusivity, high lymphatic capillary specificity and quantifiability, the PL(I/D)NPs combined with noninvasive imaging accurately depicted the changes in the lymphatic system under pathologic conditions, especially cancer metastasis, which indicates their high potential for clinical applicability.
关键词: lymphatic system,nanoparticle,fluorescent imaging,micro-CT,lymphatic metastasis
更新于2025-11-21 11:08:12
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Gold nanoparticle-based plasmonic probe for selective recognition of adenosine
摘要: Adenosine, as an endogenous molecule in organisms, plays an essential role in biological processes. Here, a plasmonic probe, creatinine-Ag+/gold nanoparticle (AuNPs), is assembled for adenosine detection based on synergistic coordination on AuNPs. The A650 nm/520 nm values of AuNPs system change linearly with adenosine concentration over a range of 1.0–5.0 μM and the detection limits reached 45 nM. The adenosine detection is realized within 4 min. Furthermore, the quantitative detection of adenosine is realized by eyedropper (a function in Microsoft’s PowerPoint) for analyzing RGB value changes of colorimetric assay. Therefore, this sensor can provide accurate and rapid assay of adenosine in patients’ serum sample without complicated instrumentations.
关键词: colorimetric assay,adenosine detection,eyedropper function,gold nanoparticle,plasmonic probe
更新于2025-11-19 16:56:42
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Preparation of high-purity α-Si3N4 nano-powder by precursor-carbothermal reduction and nitridation
摘要: This work investigated the role of natural organic matter (NOM) in the environmental processes of silver nanoparticles (AgNP) and the uptake and accumulation of AgNP in wheat. Different NOMs (Suwannee River humic acids [SRHA], fulvic acid [FA]) and Ag elements (Ag(0) and Ag+) were incubated in a hydroponic media for 15 days. The results showed that the NOM (10 mg C L-1) altered the dissolution, stabilization, uptake and accumulation of AgNP. The dissolution of AgNP declined in the presence of NOM. Compared with FA, the dissolved Ag+ decreased much more from 0.30 mg L-1 to 0.10 mg L-1 in the presence of SRHA. The fluorescence quenching results indicated that SRHA exhibited stronger binding to Ag+ than that of FA, and the quenching constants Ksv were 0.1309 (SRHA) and 0.0074 (FA), respectively. CeO, CeH, CeOeC, and MeeOH were involved in the interaction between NOM and AgNP. The NOM decreased the accumulated content of Ag in wheat. Hence, NOM alleviated the inhibition of AgNP to wheat growth. SRHA reduced the Ag content of wheat roots approximately 3-fold. These results clearly indicated the importance of NOM on altering the behavior, fate and toxicity of AgNP in an environment.
关键词: Wheat,Nanoparticle fate,Accumulation,Natural organic matter,Silver nanoparticle
更新于2025-11-19 16:46:39
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Conductive electrodes based on Ni–graphite core–shell nanoparticles for heterojunction solar cells
摘要: Ni–graphite core–shell nanoparticles (CSNPs), which consisted of Ni nanoparticles (NPs) wrapped with several graphene layers, were grown by the thermal reduction of NiO NPs using H2. The effect of the synthesis temperature (800, 900, 1000, and 1100 °C) on the formation of multilayer graphene shells on the Ni core NPs was investigated to evaluate the structural and electrical characteristics of the particles. The proposed chemical reactions for the formation of Ni NPs can be summarized as follows: formation of liquid Ni by the reduction of NiO, thermal decomposition of the NiO phase, and formation of multilayer graphene shell because of the supersaturation of C in the liquid Ni phase. The resistivity of the electrode pattern fabricated with the Ni–graphite CSNP paste was found to be 6.75 × 10?3 ?·cm. Further, the power conversion efficiency of bulk heterojunction solar cells fabricated with the Ni–graphite CSNPs is higher than that of cells fabricated without the Ni- graphite CSNPs. Thus, our Ni–graphite CSNPs can be employed as a highly efficient electrode material in bulk heterojunction solar cells.
关键词: Thermal reduction,Core–shell structure,Nickel oxide nanoparticle,Graphite,Graphene
更新于2025-11-14 17:04:02
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Interface modified flexible printed conductive films via Ag <sub/>2</sub> O nanoparticle decorated Ag flake inks
摘要: A new approach to stable, low resistance inexpensive printed flexible conductive inks is proposed. Silver inks have been extensively studied and commercialized for applications in printed electronics due to the inherent high conductivity and stability of silver, even in particulate-based percolation networks processed at temperatures compatible with low cost polymer films such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET). Recent interest in flexible and even stretchable circuits, however, has presented new challenges for particle-based inks as mechanical strains can result in the opening of critical particle-to-particle contacts. Here we report a facile, low cost method for the single step synthesis of stable, printable nanoscale Ag2O-decorated Ag flake inks which can be converted to highly conductive Ag films at 150°C curing temperature without the use of limited shelf life organometallics or low metal loading nanoparticles to modify the interface between silver flakes. Analysis indicate that decoration of Ag flakes with Ag2O nanoparticles (NPs) during ink synthesis improves the conductivity and flexibility of printed silver films by forming bridging interconnections between Ag flakes after low temperature reduction of the Ag2O NPs. In this work, printed nano-decorated silver conductors with starting oxide to metal weight ratios of 5:95 exhibited lateral resistivities lower than 1.5×10-5 ? cm, which was 35% less than films derived from undecorated Ag flake inks of the same total Ag loading and binder system. This resistivity difference increased to 45% after cyclic bend testing showing increased resilience to repeated flexing for the nano-decorated inks. Through detailed compositional and morphological characterizations, we demonstrate that such improved conductivity and flexibility is due to a more effective bridging afforded by the in-situ synthesized Ag NPs on the surface of Ag flakes. These properties, combined with the simplified syntheses method of the nano-ink, make the material a viable, advantageous alternative to the limited number of stretchable conductors currently available.
关键词: Ag2O nanoparticle-decorated Ag flake inks,printed conductive films,interface modification,silver ink
更新于2025-11-14 17:04:02
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<p>A multifunctional-targeted nanoagent for dual-mode image-guided therapeutic effects on ovarian cancer cells</p>
摘要: Nanomedicine has emerged as a novel therapeutic modality for cancer treatment and diagnosis. Lipid–polymer hybrid nanoparticles (LPHNPs) are core–shell nanoparticle (NP) structures comprising polymer cores and lipid shells, which exhibit complementary characteristics of both polymeric NPs and liposomes. However, it is difficult to wrap perfluoropentane (PFP) into core–shell NPs in the existing preparation process, which limits its application in the integration of diagnosis and treatment. Methods: The folate-targeted LPHNPs-loaded indocyanine green/PFP-carrying oxygen (TOI_HNPs) using a combination of two-step method and solution evaporation technique for the first time. The essential properties and dual-mode imaging characteristics of developed NPs were determined. The cellular uptake of TOI_HNPs was detected by confocal microscopy and flow cytometry. The SKOV3 cell viability and apoptosis rate were evaluated by 3-(4,5-dimethyl-2-thiazolyl)-2,5-diphenyl-2-H-tetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay and flow cytometry. The ROS was demonstrated by fluorescence microplate reader and the expression of hypoxia-inducible factor 1-alpha (HIF-1α) and IL-6 was detected by Western blot. Results: TOI_HNPs showed spherical morphology with particle size about (166.83±5.54) nm and zeta potential at -(30.57±1.36) mV. It exhibited better stability than lipid NPs and higher encapsulation efficiency as well as active targeting ability than poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) NPs. In addition, the novel NPs could also act as the contrast agents for ultrasound and photoacoustic imaging, providing precision guidance and monitoring. Furthermore, TOI_HNPs-mediated photo–sonodynamic therapy (PSDT) caused more serious cell damage and more obvious cell apoptosis, compared with other groups. The PSDT mediated by TOI_HNPs induced generation of intracellular ROS and downregulated the expression of HIF-1α and IL-6 in SKOV3 cells. Conclusion: This kind of multifunctional-targeted nanoagent may provide an ideal strategy for combination of high therapeutic efficacy and dual-mode imaging guidance.
关键词: core-shell nanoparticle,ultrasound,photo-sonodynamic therapy,phase transformation,photoacoustic imaging,laser
更新于2025-11-14 17:03:37
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Defective ZnS nanoparticles anchored in situ on N-doped carbon as a superior oxygen reduction reaction catalyst
摘要: Defect engineering has been used to develop low-cost and effective catalysts to boost oxygen reduction reactions. However, the development of catalysts that use metal cation vacancies as the active sites for oxygen reduction reaction is lacking. In this study, ZnS nanoparticles on N-doped carbon serve as an oxygen reduction reaction catalyst. These catalysts were prepared via a one-step method at 900 °C. Amazingly, the high-resolution transmission electron microscope image revealed obvious defects in the ZnS nanoparticles. These facilitated the catalyst synthesis, and the product displayed good electrocatalytic performance for the oxygen reduction reaction in an alkaline medium, including a lower onset potential, lower mid-wave potential, four electron transfer process, and better durability compared with 20 wt% Pt/C. More importantly, the density functional theory results indicated that using the Zn vacancies in the prepared catalyst as active sites required a lower reaction energy to produce OOH ? from ?OO toward oxygen reduction reaction. Therefore, the proposed catalyst with Zn vacancies can be used as a potential electrocatalyst and may be substitutes for Pt-based catalysts in fuel cells, given the novel catalyst’s resulting performance.
关键词: Density functional theory calculations,Oxygen reduction reaction,Zn vacancy,Electrocatalyst,Defective ZnS nanoparticle
更新于2025-11-14 17:03:37
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Deep-ultraviolet plasmon resonances in Al-Al <sub/>2</sub> O <sub/>3</sub> @C core-shell nanoparticles prepared via laser ablation in liquid
摘要: We developed a convenient, facile, low cost and ‘‘green” method to synthesize nanoparticles(NPs) with deep-ultraviolet localized surface plasmon resonances (LSPR) based on laser ablation of aluminum target in liquid. The nanoparticles had an Al-Al2O3@C core-shell structure, and the LSPR peak ranged from 240nm to 250nm with the increasing of laser radiation time. It is found that the LSPR peak of the NPs is related to the presence of Al2O3 based on experimental characterization and theoretical simulation. The carbon shell can reduce the oxidation of Al nanoparticles and enhance the stability, which is significant important to achieve the deep-ultraviolet LSPR. Moreover, we demonstrated the enhancement of the blue fluorescence intensity from CsPbBr3-xClx by the Al-Al2O3@C NPs, due to the stronger excitations for CsPbBr3-xClx by the enhancement of localized electromagnetic field from LSPR.
关键词: PL enhancement,plasmonics,localized surface plasmon resonance,Al nanoparticle,deep-ultraviolet
更新于2025-11-14 15:32:45
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Proof of concept of plasmonic thermal destruction of surface cancers by gold nanoparticles obtained by green chemistry
摘要: A greener approach for the design of surface plasmon resonant gold nanoparticles has been obtained with a hydrosoluble fraction of an endemic asteraceae medicinal plant. This medicinal plant is originated from Indian Ocean and demonstrates its bioreducing activity in the design of stable green nanomedicine in aqueous media. This article describes the preclinical assessment of the efficacy of these novel nanocandidates on murine model by intratumoral and intravenous injections. It definitely demonstrates two key points in the treatment of cancer: 1) optimization of the tumor microenvironment targeting by specific ligands for a limited damage on healthy tissue, 2) the need to screen the specific irradiation dose (time, power) taking into account the type of tumor.
关键词: Medicinal plant,Hyperthermia,Green nanomedicine,Plasmonic photothermal therapy,Gold nanoparticle
更新于2025-11-14 15:25:21