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...

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...

Advanced Bioresponsive Drug Delivery Systems for Promoting Diabetic Vascularized Bone Regeneration

Advanced Bioresponsive Drug Delivery Systems for Diabetic Vascularized Bone Regeneration Background The treatment of bone defects in patients with Diabetes Mellitus (DM) remains a significant challenge, as the diabetic microenvironment severely impedes bone regeneration. Various abnormal factors in the diabetic microenvironment, such as hyperglycem...

Self-Assembled DNA−Collagen Bioactive Scaffolds Promote Cellular Uptake and Neuronal Differentiation

Self-Assembled DNA-Collagen Bioactive Scaffolds Promote Cellular Uptake and Neuronal Differentiation Academic Background In molecular biology research, the interaction between DNA and proteins has always been a crucial topic for understanding cellular processes. With the deepening understanding of DNA-protein interactions, this knowledge has been w...

Design of a Magnetic Nanoplatform Based on CD26 Targeting and HSP90 Inhibition for Apoptosis and Ferroptosis-Mediated Elimination of Senescent Cells

Design of a Magnetic Nanoplatform Based on CD26 Targeting and HSP90 Inhibition for Apoptosis and Ferroptosis-Mediated Elimination of Senescent Cells

Magnetic Nanoplatform Based on CD26 Targeting and HSP90 Inhibition for Apoptosis and Ferroptosis-Mediated Elimination of Senescent Cells Academic Background With the intensification of population aging, the accumulation of senescent cells is considered a significant hallmark of aging and age-related diseases. Senescent cells are not only associated...

Enhancing Gene Delivery to Breast Cancer with Highly Efficient siRNA Loading and pH-Responsive Small Extracellular Vesicles

Enhancing Gene Delivery to Breast Cancer with Highly Efficient siRNA Loading and pH-Responsive Small Extracellular Vesicles

Enhancing Gene Delivery to Breast Cancer with Highly Efficient siRNA Loading and pH-Responsive Small Extracellular Vesicles Academic Background In recent years, small extracellular vesicles (sEVs) have become a hot topic in the field of drug delivery due to their natural origin and inherent homing properties. sEVs are lipid nanoparticles secreted b...

Assembly of Recombinant Proteins into β-Sheet Fibrillating Peptide-Driven Supramolecular Hydrogels for Enhanced Diabetic Wound Healing

Supramolecular Hydrogels Driven by β-Sheet Fibrillating Peptides for Enhanced Diabetic Wound Healing Academic Background Diabetic wound healing is a global health issue. Due to microvascular complications and immune dysfunction caused by hyperglycemia, the wound healing process in diabetic patients is often severely hindered. Traditional treatments...

Skin-Permeable Gold Nanoparticles with Azelamide Monoethanolamine Modifications Ameliorate Inflammatory Skin Diseases

Report on the Academic Paper Inflammatory skin diseases, such as psoriasis and rosacea, are common chronic skin conditions worldwide, significantly impacting patients’ quality of life. Traditional topical drug delivery methods, while simple and non-invasive, suffer from poor skin penetration and long-term side effects. Therefore, developing an effe...

Structure-Guided Development of Selective Caseinolytic Protease P Agonists as Antistaphylococcal Agents

Structure-Guided Development of Selective Caseinolytic Protease P Agonists as Antistaphylococcal Agents Academic Background Staphylococcus aureus is a common Gram-positive pathogen that can cause various human infections, including skin and soft tissue infections. With the widespread dissemination of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRS...