Nonemissive Iridium(III) Solvent Complex as a Self-Reporting Photosensitizer for Monitoring Phototherapeutic Efficacy in a 'Signal On' Mode

Iridium(III) Solvent Complex as a Self-Reporting Photosensitizer for Monitoring Phototherapeutic Efficacy Academic Background Cancer is one of the leading causes of global mortality, significantly impacting patients’ quality of life. In recent years, photodynamic therapy (PDT) has garnered considerable attention as a promising technology for cancer...

Rapid and Large-Scale Synthesis of Chiral and Fluorescent Sulfur Quantum Dots for Intracellular Temperature Monitoring

Rapid and Large-Scale Synthesis of Chiral Fluorescent Sulfur Quantum Dots for Intracellular Temperature Monitoring Academic Background Fluorescent nanomaterials have broad application potential in fields such as energy harvesting, lighting displays, communication and information technology, biology, and medicine. Among them, sulfur quantum dots (SQ...

Multimodal Imaging Unveils the Impact of Nanotopography on Cellular Metabolic Activities

The Impact of Nanotopography on Cellular Metabolic Activities: Multimodal Imaging Reveals New Insights Academic Background In the field of biomedicine, the interaction between cells and material surfaces is crucial for studying cell behavior, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine. Nanoscale surface topography (nanotopography) has been shown...

Unraveling the Applicability of LBL Coatings for Drug Delivery in Dental Implant-Related Infection Treatment

Application of LBL Coatings in the Treatment of Dental Implant-Related Infections Background Dental implant-related infections, particularly peri-implantitis, are inflammatory diseases caused by bacterial biofilms, leading to progressive destruction of surrounding tissues. Peri-implantitis not only may result in implant loss but also can trigger mo...

Laser-Treated Screen-Printed Carbon Electrodes for Electrochemiluminescence Imaging

Laser-Treated Screen-Printed Carbon Electrodes for Electrochemiluminescence Imaging Research Academic Background Electrochemiluminescence (ECL) is an analytical method that combines electrochemical and luminescent techniques, offering advantages such as high sensitivity, high selectivity, and low background noise. It is widely used in biosensing an...

Progress in Biomaterials-Enhanced Vascularization by Modulating Physical Properties

Research on the Modulation of Physical Properties of Biomaterials to Enhance Vascularization Background Introduction In the fields of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, the formation of a vascular system and adequate blood perfusion are crucial for ensuring the supply of nutrients and oxygen within biomaterials. However, existing biomate...

Properties of Electrospun Fibers that Influence Foreign Body Response Modulation

Application of Electrospun Fibers in Modulating Foreign Body Response Background Introduction In the field of biomedicine, the use of implantable medical devices (such as subcutaneous implants) is becoming increasingly widespread. However, these devices often trigger an immune response in the host after implantation, known as the Foreign Body Respo...

Unlocking Osseointegration: Surface Engineering Strategies for Enhanced Dental Implant Integration

Unlocking Osseointegration—Surface Engineering Strategies for Enhanced Dental Implant Integration Academic Background Tooth loss is a prevalent issue faced by individuals of all ages worldwide. Dental implants, as a primary means of replacing missing teeth, depend largely on the speed and quality of osseointegration. Osseointegration refers to the ...

Circulating Extracellular Vesicles as Promising Biomarkers for Precision Diagnostics: A Perspective on Lung Cancer

Exosomes as Biomarkers for Precision Diagnosis of Lung Cancer Academic Background Lung cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide, with early diagnosis and precision treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and small cell lung cancer (SCLC) remaining significant challenges. Although traditional tissue biopsy is co...

Revolutionizing Sports with Nanotechnology: Better Protection and Stronger Support

How Nanotechnology is Revolutionizing Sports: Better Protection and Stronger Support Academic Background With the continuous development of modern sports activities, the performance of athletes, training methods, and the demands for sports equipment are also evolving. Traditional sports equipment and training methods can no longer meet the high req...