scholarly journals In Vitro Evaluation of DSPE-PEG (5000) Amine SWCNT Toxicity and Efficacy as a Novel Nanovector Candidate in Photothermal Therapy by Response Surface Methodology (RSM)

Cells ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 2874
Author(s):  
Naghmeh Hadidi ◽  
Niloufar Shahbahrami Moghadam ◽  
Gholamreza Pazuki ◽  
Parviz Parvin ◽  
Fatemeh Shahi
Keyword(s):  
Drug Resistance ◽  
Photothermal Therapy ◽  
Near Infrared ◽  
Treatment Time ◽  
Infrared Wavelength ◽  
Research Fields ◽  
Ovarian Cancer Cell Lines ◽  
Skov3 Cells ◽  
Poly Ethylene

Nowadays, finding a novel, effective, biocompatible, and minimally invasive cancer treatment is of great importance. One of the most promising research fields is the development of biocompatible photothermal nanocarriers. PTT (photothermal therapy) with an NIR (near-infrared) wavelength range (700–2000 nm) would cause cell death by increasing intercellular and intracellular temperature. PTT could also be helpful to overcome drug resistance during cancer treatments. In this study, an amine derivative of phospholipid poly ethylene glycol (DSPE-PEG (5000) amine) was conjugated with SWCNTs (single-walled carbon nanotubes) to reduce their intrinsic toxicity. Toxicity studies were performed on lung, liver, and ovarian cancer cell lines that were reported to show some degree of drug resistance to cisplatin. Toxicity results suggested that DSPE-PEG (5000) amine SWCNTs might be biocompatible photothermal nanocarriers in PTT. Therefore, our next step was to investigate the effect of DSPE-PEG (5000) amine SWCNT concentration, cell treatment time, and laser fluence on the apoptosis/necrosis of SKOV3 cells post-NIR exposure by RSM and experimental design software. It was concluded that photothermal efficacy and total apoptosis would be dose-dependent in terms of DSPE-PEG (5000) amine SWCNT concentration and fluence. Optimal solutions which showed the highest apoptosis and lowest necrosis were then achieved.

scholarly journals Magnetic tri-bead microrobot assisted near-infrared triggered combined photothermal and chemotherapy of cancer cells

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoxia Song ◽  
Zhi Chen ◽  
Xue Zhang ◽  
Junfeng Xiong ◽  
Teng Jiang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Cancer Cells ◽  
Photothermal Therapy ◽  
Near Infrared ◽  
Stimuli Responsive ◽  
Lung Cancer Cell ◽  
Precise Movement ◽  
Photothermal Property

AbstractMagnetic micro/nanorobots attracted much attention in biomedical fields because of their precise movement, manipulation, and targeting abilities. However, there is a lack of research on intelligent micro/nanorobots with stimuli-responsive drug delivery mechanisms for cancer therapy. To address this issue, we developed a type of strong covalently bound tri-bead drug delivery microrobots with NIR photothermal response azobenzene molecules attached to their carboxylic surface groups. The tri-bead microrobots are magnetic and showed good cytocompatibility even when their concentration is up to 200 µg/mL. In vitro photothermal experiments demonstrated fast NIR-responsive photothermal property; the microrobots were heated to 50 °C in 4 min, which triggered a significant increase in drug release. Motion control of the microrobots inside a microchannel demonstrated the feasibility of targeted therapy on tumor cells. Finally, experiments with lung cancer cells demonstrated the effectiveness of targeted chemo-photothermal therapy and were validated by cell viability assays. These results indicated that tri-bead microrobots have excellent potential for targeted chemo-photothermal therapy for lung cancer cell treatment.

scholarly journals Tungsten disulfide-based nanocomposites for photothermal therapy

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 811-822 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tzuriel Levin ◽  
Hagit Sade ◽  
Rina Ben-Shabbat Binyamini ◽  
Maayan Pour ◽  
Iftach Nachman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photothermal Therapy ◽  
Near Infrared ◽  
Transition Metal Dichalcogenides ◽  
Tungsten Disulfide ◽  
Ceric Ammonium Nitrate ◽  
Infrared Range ◽  
Metal Dichalcogenides ◽  
Current Article ◽  
Functionalized Nanotubes

Nanostructures of transition-metal dichalcogenides (TMDC) have raised scientific interest in the last few decades. Tungsten disulfide (WS2) nanotubes and nanoparticles are among the most extensively studied members in this group, and are used for, e.g., polymer reinforcement, lubrication and electronic devices. Their biocompatibility and low toxicity make them suitable for medical and biological applications. One potential application is photothermal therapy (PTT), a method for the targeted treatment of cancer, in which a light-responsive material is irradiated with a laser in the near-infrared range. In the current article we present WS2 nanotubes functionalized with previously reported ceric ammonium nitrate–maghemite (CAN-mag) nanoparticles, used for PTT. Functionalization of the nanotubes with CAN-mag nanoparticles resulted in a magnetic nanocomposite. When tested in vitro with two types of cancer cells, the functionalized nanotubes showed a better PTT activity compared to non-functionalized nanotubes, as well as reduced aggregation and the ability to add a second-step functionality. This ability is demonstrated here with two polymers grafted onto the nanocomposite surface, and other functionalities could be additional cancer therapy agents for achieving increased therapeutic activity.

scholarly journals Bioinspired carrier-free peptide conjugated BF2-oxasmaragdyrin dye-based nano self-assemblies: a photostable NIR cancer theragnostic agent

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kandala Laxman ◽  
B. Pradeep K. Reddy ◽  
Sumit K. Mishra ◽  
Andrea Robinson ◽  
Abhijit De ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photothermal Therapy ◽  
Near Infrared ◽  
Visible Region ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Water Mixture ◽  
Free Peptide ◽  
Nirf Imaging ◽  
Nir Fluorescence ◽  
Inorganic Nanomaterials

AbstractPhotothermal therapy (PTT) has attracted great interest in cancer treatment, and the quest for potential organic photothermal agents is underway owing to the nonbiodegradable nature and chronic toxicity of existing inorganic nanomaterials. Organic material-based nanoformulations with good photothermal and fluorescence properties in the near-infrared (NIR-I) window are scarce. However, porphyrins are one category of biocompatible systems that are advantageous for photothermal therapy but are currently based in the visible region, causing limited depth of tissue penetration and leading to compromised photothermal and near-infrared fluorescence (NIRF) imaging applications. To overcome these limitations, we report the synthesis of L,L-diphenylalanine conjugated BF2-oxasmaragdyrin (FF-BSC) and the fabrication of monodispersed spherical self-assemblies (FF-BSC NPs) using a USP class 3 solvent-water mixture. The resulting product exhibited excellent photostability (NIR exposure), multicycle photothermal efficacy, and NIR fluorescence. In vitro studies revealed good biocompatibility, efficient cellular internalization, and photothermal efficacy. Preclinical studies of these nano-self-assemblies demonstrated nontoxicity, efficient whole-body NIRF imaging, fractional passive tumor homing, and excellent photothermal tumor ablation potential. The absorbance and fluorescence of FF-BSC NPs in NIR-I make them suitable for theragnostic applications over existing porphyrins/inorganic nanomaterials for future clinical applications.

Correction: In Vitro and In Vivo Near-Infrared Photothermal Therapy of Cancer Using Polypyrrole Organic Nanoparticles

2013 ◽  
Vol 25 (7) ◽  
pp. 945-945 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kai Yang ◽  
Huan Xu ◽  
Liang Cheng ◽  
Chunyang Sun ◽  
Jun Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photothermal Therapy ◽  
Near Infrared ◽  
Organic Nanoparticles

Photothermal Therapy of Glioma in a Mouse Model With Near-Infrared Excited Nanoshells

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily S. Day ◽  
Linna Zhang ◽  
Nastassja A. Lewinski ◽  
Patrick A. Thompson ◽  
Rebekah A. Drezek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Brain Tumors ◽  
Photothermal Therapy ◽  
Near Infrared ◽  
Primary Brain Tumor ◽  
Treatment Modalities ◽  
Photothermal Ablation ◽  
Spherical Silica ◽  
Cancerous Cells ◽  
The Brain

Glioblastoma multiforme is the most common and aggressive primary brain tumor, with median survival of approximately 10 months and only 5% of patients surviving greater than 5 years after treatment (1). Surgery and radiotherapy are the main treatment modalities for primary brain tumors, but the associated risks are high when infiltrative tumors are positioned near sensitive regions in the brain. Nanoshells, nanoparticles characterized by a spherical silica core and a gold shell, may provide the opportunity to treat brain tumors in a minimally invasive manner, reducing the risk associated with treatment. Upon exposure to a near-infrared laser, nanoshells convert light energy into heat that can thermally ablate cancerous cells (2). Targeted photothermal ablation of human glioma and medulloblastoma cells has already been demonstrated with this technique in vitro (3).

scholarly journals Injectable and Temperature-Sensitive Titanium Carbide-Loaded Hydrogel System for Photothermal Therapy of Breast Cancer

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun Yao ◽  
Chuanda Zhu ◽  
Tianjiao Peng ◽  
Qiang Ma ◽  
Shegan Gao
Keyword(s):  
Titanium Carbide ◽  
Cancer Treatment ◽  
Photothermal Therapy ◽  
Therapeutic Strategy ◽  
Near Infrared ◽  
Pluronic F127 ◽  
Temperature Sensitive ◽  
Hydrogel System

Recently, organic–inorganic hybrid materials have gained much attention as effective photothermal agents for cancer treatment. In this study, Pluronic F127 hydrogel-coated titanium carbide (Ti3C2) nanoparticles were utilized as an injectable photothermal agent. The advantages of these nanoparticles are their green synthesis and excellent photothermal efficiency. In this system, lasers were mainly used to irradiate Ti3C2 nanoparticles to produce a constant high temperature, which damaged cancer cells. The nanoparticles were found to be stable during storage at low temperatures for at least 2 weeks. The Ti3C2 nanoparticles exhibited a shuttle-shaped structure, and the hydrogels presented a loosely meshed structure. In addition, Ti3C2 nanoparticles did not affect the reversible temperature sensitivity of the gel, and the hydrogel did not affect the photothermal properties of Ti3C2 nanoparticles. The in vitro and in vivo results show that this hydrogel system can effectively inhibit tumor growth upon exposure to near-infrared irradiation with excellent biocompatibility and biosafety. The photothermal agent-embedded hydrogel is a promising photothermal therapeutic strategy for cancer treatment by enhancing the retention in vivo and elevating the local temperature in tumors.

The synergistic effect of chemo-photothermal therapies in SN-38-loaded gold-nanoshell-based colorectal cancer treatment

Nanomedicine ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shu-Jyuan Yang ◽  
Hsiao-Ting Huang ◽  
Chung-Huan Huang ◽  
Jui-An Pai ◽  
Chung-Hao Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Photothermal Therapy ◽  
Near Infrared ◽  
Gold Nanoshells ◽  
Au Nps ◽  
Tumor Mouse Model ◽  
Tumor Clearance ◽  
Tumor Growth Suppression

Aim: 7-Ethyl-10-hydroxycamptothecin (SN-38)-loaded gold nanoshells nanoparticles (HSP@Au NPs) were developed for combined chemo-photothermal therapy to treat colorectal cancer. Materials & methods: SN-38-loaded nanoparticles (HSP NPs) were prepared by the lyophilization-hydration method, and then developed into gold nanoshells. The nanoparticles were characterized and assessed for photothermal properties, cytotoxicity and hemocompatibility in vitro. In vivo anticancer activity was tested in a tumor mouse model. Results: The HSP@Au NPs (diameter 186.9 nm, zeta potential 33.4 mV) led to significant cytotoxicity in cancer cells exposed to a near-infrared laser. Moreover, the HSP@Au NP-mediated chemo-photothermal therapy displayed significant tumor growth suppression and disappearance (25% of tumor clearance rate) without adverse side effects in vivo. Conclusion: HSP@Au NPs may be promising in the treatment of colorectal cancer in the future.

scholarly journals Deep-Tissue Photothermal Therapy Using Laser Illumination at NIR-IIa Window

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xunzhi Wu ◽  
Yongkuan Suo ◽  
Hui Shi ◽  
Ruiqi Liu ◽  
Fengxia Wu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photothermal Therapy ◽  
Near Infrared ◽  
Laser Excitation ◽  
Tumor Treatment ◽  
Deep Tissue ◽  
Laser Illumination ◽  
Nir Light ◽  
Cell Ablation

Abstract Photothermal therapy (PTT) using near-infrared (NIR) light for tumor treatment has triggered extensive attentions because of its advantages of noninvasion and convenience. The current research on PTT usually uses lasers in the first NIR window (NIR-I; 700–900 nm) as irradiation source. However, the second NIR window (NIR-II; 1000–1700 nm) especially NIR-IIa window (1300–1400 nm) is considered much more promising in diagnosis and treatment as its superiority in penetration depth and maximum permissible exposure over NIR-I window. Hereby, we propose the use of laser excitation at 1275 nm, which is approved by Food and Drug Administration for physical therapy, as an attractive technique for PTT to balance of tissue absorption and scattering with water absorption. Specifically, CuS-PEG nanoparticles with similar absorption values at 1275 and 808 nm, a conventional NIR-I window for PTT, were synthesized as PTT agents and a comparison platform, to explore the potential of 1275 and 808 nm lasers for PTT, especially in deep-tissue settings. The results showed that 1275 nm laser was practicable in PTT. It exhibited much more desirable outcomes in cell ablation in vitro and deep-tissue antitumor capabilities in vivo compared to that of 808 nm laser. NIR-IIa laser illumination is superior to NIR-I laser for deep-tissue PTT, and shows high potential to improve the PTT outcome.

scholarly journals Double Drug-Loaded and pH/Thermal Sensitive Multifunctional Drug Delivery System for Tumor Photoacoustic Imaging-Guided Enhanced Chemo/Photothermal Therapy

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun Wang ◽  
Na Chen ◽  
Kai Liu ◽  
Yu Tu ◽  
Weitao Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Drug Delivery System ◽  
Delivery System ◽  
Photothermal Therapy ◽  
Near Infrared ◽  
Drug Loading ◽  
Tumor Therapy ◽  
Photothermal Effect ◽  
Heterogeneous Distribution

Abstract Background: Owing to the tunability of longitudinal surface plasmon resonance (LSPR), ease of synthesizing small size and excellent stability, AuNRs have been developed as photothermal agents for cancer therapy. However, PTT alone could not kill cancer cells completely due to the local heterogeneous distribution of heat in tumors, penetration depth of light, light scattering and absorption. In addition, the treatment systems based on AuNRs hold disadvantages of loading one antitumor drug or a low therapeutic efficiency. Therefore, the construction of the AuNRs theranostic system to achieve imaging-guided dual drug delivery and enhanced photothermal therapy for tumor still remains a great challenge.Methods: The AuNRs were prepared using a seedless method. A mesoporous silica shell layer was coated on the surface of the AuNRs by sol-gel method. Double anticancer drugs, DOX and Btz, were loaded into the AuNRs@MSN nanoparticles through physical absorption and covalent conjugation, respectively.Results: The release of DOX and Btz is found pH/thermal dual responsive in vitro. Compared with AuNRs@MSN, PDA-AuNRs@MSN exhibits an increased near-infrared (NIR) absorption at 808 nm and an enhanced photothermal effect. In contrast to chemotherapy or photothermal therapy alone, the integrated D/B-PDA-AuNRs@MSN nanoparticles show higher cell apoptosis and enhanced tumor treatment efficacy in vitro and in vivo.Conclusions: In this study, we designed a double-drug loading, enhanced chemo/photothermal therapy and pH/thermal responsive drug delivery system for photoacoustic (PA) imaging-guided tumor therapy. We believe that the multifunctional D/B-PDA-AuNRs@MSN theranostic probe could serve as an effective probe for the treatment of cancers.

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