• Photonics Research
  • Vol. 12, Issue 5, 1024 (2024)
Hongrui Shan1、†, Xueqian Wang2、†, Qiheng Wei1、†, Hailang Dai1、4、*, and Xianfeng Chen1、3、5、*
Author Affiliations
  • 1State Key Laboratory on Fiber Optic Local Area Communication Networks and Advanced Optical Communication Systems, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
  • 2State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Molecular Engineering of Chiral Drugs, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
  • 3Collaborative Innovation Center of Light Manipulations and Applications, Shandong Normal University, Jinan 250358, China
  • 4e-mail: hailangdai@sjtu.edu.cn
  • 5e-mail: xfchen@sjtu.edu.cn
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    DOI: 10.1364/PRJ.515233 Cite this Article Set citation alerts
    Hongrui Shan, Xueqian Wang, Qiheng Wei, Hailang Dai, Xianfeng Chen. Enriched photosensitizer for deep-seated-tumor photodynamic therapy[J]. Photonics Research, 2024, 12(5): 1024 Copy Citation Text show less

    Abstract

    Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is an innovative approach that utilizes photochemical reactions for non-invasive disease treatment. Conventional PDT is limited by the low penetration depth of visible light required for activation. Herein, we employed upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) to extend the activation wavelength of photosensitizers into the infrared range, enabling a treatment depth of over 10 mm. Furthermore, we also used the abundant amino groups of branched polyethyleneimine (PEI) with spatial structure to enhance the loading capacity of protoporphyrin (PPIX), and we ultimately improved skin tumor clearance rates. Moreover, we achieved tumor-specific treatment by utilizing folic acid (FA) targeting and active enrichment of PPIX. According to cellular experimental results, we demonstrated the remarkable reactive oxygen species generation capability of the material and ultra-low dark toxicity. Additionally, we investigated the apoptosis mechanism and demonstrated that the synthesized nanoparticle stimulates the up-regulation of apoptosis-associated proteins Bax/Bcl-2 and Cyto c. During in vivo experiments involving intravenous injection in mouse tails, we investigated the anticancer efficacy of the nanoparticle, confirming its excellent PDT effects. This research provides a promising avenue for future non-invasive treatment of deep-seated tumors, offering a method for the treatment and management of specific cancers.
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    Hongrui Shan, Xueqian Wang, Qiheng Wei, Hailang Dai, Xianfeng Chen. Enriched photosensitizer for deep-seated-tumor photodynamic therapy[J]. Photonics Research, 2024, 12(5): 1024
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