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...

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...

Volumetric Additive Manufacturing for Cell Printing: Bridging Industry Adaptation and Regulatory Frontiers

Applications of Volumetric Additive Manufacturing in Cell Printing Academic Background Volumetric Additive Manufacturing (VAM) is a revolutionary 3D printing technology capable of rapidly creating complex three-dimensional structures, particularly in the field of cell printing. VAM can mimic the structures of natural tissues, offering new possibili...

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...