Issue 31, 2019

Harnessing combinational phototherapy via post-synthetic PpIX conjugation on nanoscale metal–organic frameworks

Abstract

Nanomaterial-mediated phototherapy, including photodynamic therapy (PDT) and photothermal therapy (PTT), is an effective anticancer intervention that relies on light activation of photoactive nanomaterials localized in tumors. Recently, combinational PDT/PTT offered a practical pathway to relieve resistance of monotherapy, surmount undesirable side effects and provide a synergistic effect to enhance phototherapeutic efficiency. Herein, we report a facile strategy to integrate protoporphyrin IX (PpIX) into nanoscale metal–organic frameworks (NMOFs) and control their photoactive properties for combinational cancer PDT and PTT. With optimized PpIX conjugation, the as-fabricated nanoparticles (nPCU NPs) exhibit (1) improved dispersibility and particle stability, (2) simultaneous generation of reactive oxygen species and heat effectively through activation by a single-wavelength laser of 635 nm, and (3) maintenance of porosity for further application as drug delivery vehicles. Moreover, in vitro investigation of nPCU NPs demonstrates effective cellular uptake, successful endosomal escape and enhanced phototherapeutic efficacy under both normoxic and hypoxic conditions. Therefore, this study developed a novel type of phototherapeutic nanoplatform with optimal properties for applicable cancer phototherapy.

Graphical abstract: Harnessing combinational phototherapy via post-synthetic PpIX conjugation on nanoscale metal–organic frameworks

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Article information

Article type
Paper
Submitted
09 6 2019
Accepted
02 7 2019
First published
04 7 2019

J. Mater. Chem. B, 2019,7, 4763-4770

Harnessing combinational phototherapy via post-synthetic PpIX conjugation on nanoscale metal–organic frameworks

R. Chen, W. Chen, L. Yan, S. Tian, B. Liu, X. Chen, C. Lee and W. Zhang, J. Mater. Chem. B, 2019, 7, 4763 DOI: 10.1039/C9TB01154D

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