Copper-induced tumor cell death mechanisms and antitumor theragnostic applications of copper complexes

Y Jiang, Z Huo, X Qi, T Zuo, Z Wu - Nanomedicine, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Recent studies found that unbalanced copper homeostasis affect tumor growth, causing
irreversible damage. Copper can induce multiple forms of cell death, including apoptosis …

In vivo synergistic tumor therapies based on copper sulfide photothermal therapeutic nanoplatforms

J Ma, N Li, J Wang, Z Liu, Y Han, Y Zeng - Exploration, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Tumor cells may be eliminated by increasing their temperature. This is achieved via
photothermal therapy (PTT) by penetrating the tumor tissue with near‐infrared light and …

Multifunctional nanotheranostics for near infrared optical imaging-guided treatment of brain tumors

L Zhang, Y Liu, H Huang, H **e, B Zhang, W **a… - Advanced drug delivery …, 2022 - Elsevier
Malignant brain tumors, a heterogeneous group of primary and metastatic neoplasms in the
central nervous system (CNS), are notorious for their highly invasive and devastating …

Recent advances in near-infrared-II hollow nanoplatforms for photothermal-based cancer treatment

L Zhang, G Oudeng, F Wen, G Liao - Biomaterials Research, 2022 - spj.science.org
Abstract Near-infrared-II (NIR-II, 1000–1700 nm) light-triggered photothermal therapy (PTT)
has been regarded as a promising candidate for cancer treatment, but PTT alone often fails …

Advancements in cell membrane camouflaged nanoparticles: A bioinspired platform for cancer therapy

N Dhas, MC García, R Kudarha, A Pandey… - Journal of Controlled …, 2022 - Elsevier
The idea of employing natural cell membranes as a coating medium for nanoparticles (NPs)
endows man-made vectors with natural capabilities and benefits. In addition to retaining the …

Copper‐based nanomaterials for cancer theranostics

X Zhong, X Dai, Y Wang, H Wang… - Wiley Interdisciplinary …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Copper‐based nanomaterials (Cu‐based NMs) with favorable biocompatibility and unique
properties have attracted the attention of many biomedical researchers. Cu‐based NMs are …

A critical review on metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) based nanomaterials for biomedical applications: Designing, recent trends, challenges, and prospects

S Sadiq, S Khan, I Khan, A Khan, M Humayun, P Wu… - Heliyon, 2024 - cell.com
Nanomaterials (NMs) have garnered significant attention in recent decades due to their
versatile applications in a wide range of fields. Thanks to their tiny size, enhanced surface …

Cu-related agents for cancer therapies

C Wang, X Yang, C Dong, K Chai, J Ruan… - Coordination Chemistry …, 2023 - Elsevier
As an indispensable micronutrient, copper (Cu) plays an important role in promoting
metabolism and maintaining various basic biological functions. Copper homeostasis in the …

Rational Design of a Hetero-multinuclear Gadolinium (III)–Copper (II) Complex: Integrating Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Photoacoustic Imaging, Mild Photothermal …

X Man, W Li, M Zhu, S Li, G Xu, Z Zhang… - Journal of Medicinal …, 2024 - ACS Publications
For more accurate diagnosis and effective treatment of cancer, we proposed to develop a
hetero-multinuclear metal complex based on the property of apoferritin (AFt) for targeting …

The fabrication strategies of near-infrared absorbing transition metal complexes

J Shen, W He - Coordination Chemistry Reviews, 2023 - Elsevier
The fluorophores with absorption and emission in the near-infrared region have attracted
increased attention and are widely used for bioimaging and phototherapy with high …