Design, synthesis, and characterization of an Ag-Bi-S-based multifunctional nanotheranostic platform.

This paper reports an Ag-Bi-S-based nanotheranostic platform with an ingeniously designed heterostructure, an appropriate size, and good imaging and therapy performances. By comparing the fluorescence property and Bi element content, the optimal heterostructure was demonstrated to be AgS/BiS core/shell. The hydrophilic AgS/BiS-PEG nanocrystals with hydrodynamic diameter of 37.

Advanced Preparation Methods and Biomedical Applications of Single-Atom Nanozymes.

Metal nanoparticles with inherent defects can harness biomolecules to catalyze reactions within living organisms, thereby accelerating the advancement of multifunctional diagnostic and therapeutic technologies. In the quest for superior catalytic efficiency and selectivity, atomically dispersed single-atom nanozymes (SANzymes) have garnered significant interest recently. This review concentrates on the development of SANzymes, addressing potential challenges such as fabrication strategies, surface engineering, and structural characteristics.

Cu-In-S/ZnS:Gd quantum dots with isolated fluorescent and paramagnetic modules for dual-modality imaging in vivo.

Gd-doped quantum dots (QDs) have been widely used as small-sized bifunctional contrast agents for fluorescence/magnetic resonance (FL/MR) dual-modality imaging. However, Gd doping will always compromise the FL of host QDs. Therefore, balancing the Gd doping and the optical properties of QDs is crucial for constructing high-performance bifunctional nanoprobes.

Reversible covalent nanoassemblies for augmented nuclear drug translocation in drug resistance tumor.

The drug efflux by P-glycoprotein (P-gp) is the primary contributor of multidrug resistance (MDR), which eventually generates insufficient nuclear drug accumulation and chemotherapy failure. In this paper, reversible covalent nanoassemblies on the basis of catechol-functionalized methoxy poly (ethylene glycol) (mPEG-dop) and phenylboronic acid-modified cholesterol (Chol-PBA) are successfully synthesized for delivery of both doxorubicin (DOX, anti-cancer drug) and tariquidar (TQR, P-glycoprotein inhibitor), which shows efficient nuclear DOX accumulation for overcoming tumor MDR. Through naturally forming phenylboronate linkage in physiological circumstances, Chol-PBA is able to bond with mPEG-dop.

Small-sized copolymeric nanoparticles for tumor penetration and intracellular drug release.

Poor solid-tumor penetration of nanocarriers limits the drug efficacy. Herein, small-sized copolymeric nanoparticles are prepared for delivering the chemotherapeutic drug DOX into solid tumors deeply and releasing the drug effectively. These small-sized copolymeric nanoparticles represent substantial potential for clinical translation.

Near-Infrared Fluorescent Ag Se-Cetuximab Nanoprobes for Targeted Imaging and Therapy of Cancer.

Theranostic nanoprobes integrated with diagnostic imaging and therapy capabilities have shown great potential for highly effective tumor therapy by realizing imaging-guided drug delivery and tumor treatment. Developing novel high-performance nanoprobes is an important basis for tumor theranostic application. Here, near-infrared (NIR) fluorescent and low-biotoxicity Ag Se quantum dots (QDs) have been coupled with cetuximab, a clinical antiepidermal growth factor receptor antibody drug for tumor therapy, via a facile bioconjugation strategy to prepare multifunctional Ag Se-cetuximab nanoprobes.

A highly reactive chalcogenide precursor for the synthesis of metal chalcogenide quantum dots.

Metal chalcogenide semiconductor nanocrystals (NCs) are ideal inorganic materials for solar cells and biomedical labeling. In consideration of the hazard and instability of alkylphosphines, the phosphine-free synthetic route has become one of the most important trends in synthesizing selenide QDs. Here we report a novel phase transfer strategy to prepare phosphine-free chalcogenide precursors.

Ag₂Se quantum dots with tunable emission in the second near-infrared window.

Quantum dots (QDs) with fluorescence in the second near-infrared window (NIR-II, 1000-1400 nm) are ideal fluorophores for in vivo imaging of deep tissue with high signal-to-noise ratios. Ag₂Se (bulk band gap 0.15 eV) is a promising candidate for preparing NIR-II QDs.

Water-soluble Ag(2)S quantum dots for near-infrared fluorescence imaging in vivo.

A one-step method for synthesizing water-soluble Ag(2)S quantum dots terminated with carboxylic acid group has been reported. The crystal structure and surface of the prepared Ag(2)S quantum dots were characterized. The prepared Ag(2)S quantum dots exhibited bright photoluminescence and excellent photostabilities.