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View article: Effective Sliding Motions of Vibration‐Induced Emission Stoppers in Mechanically Interlocked Molecules as Artificial Muscle Tougheners and In Situ Molecular Shuttling Sensors for Self‐Healable Mechano‐Fluorescent Polyurethane Organogels
Effective Sliding Motions of Vibration‐Induced Emission Stoppers in Mechanically Interlocked Molecules as Artificial Muscle Tougheners and In Situ Molecular Shuttling Sensors for Self‐Healable Mechano‐Fluorescent Polyurethane Organogels Open
The highly tough, self‐healable, and adhesive polyurethane (PU) organogels with force‐regulated ratiometric emission switching behaviors are fabricated through covalently linked cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) as multiple hydrogen‐bonded cro…
View article: Unveiling Theranostics: Nanocomplex-Assisted Photodynamic Eradication of Aggressive Cancer Cells and Modulation of Tumor-Associated Macrophages
Unveiling Theranostics: Nanocomplex-Assisted Photodynamic Eradication of Aggressive Cancer Cells and Modulation of Tumor-Associated Macrophages Open
The QDs-Ce6 nanocomplex exhibits robust photodynamic cytotoxicity and immunomodulatory potential. These findings highlight the potential of nanocomplex for targeting the aggressive type of tumor cells and the TAM.
View article: Energy Gap Law-Harnessing Design of Highly Second Near-Infrared Emissive 34π-Annulated Porphyrinoids for In Vivo Imaging
Energy Gap Law-Harnessing Design of Highly Second Near-Infrared Emissive 34π-Annulated Porphyrinoids for In Vivo Imaging Open
NIR-II fluorophores (1000-1700 nm) are pivotal for biomedical imaging, offering deep-tissue penetration and high signal-to-noise ratios but suffer from low quantum yields (QY < 0.01%) beyond 1200 nm. To date, most reported NIR-II small-mol…
View article: Biomimetic Curcumin-Loaded Liposomes for the Treatment of Dry Eyes and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction: An In Vivo Study
Biomimetic Curcumin-Loaded Liposomes for the Treatment of Dry Eyes and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction: An In Vivo Study Open
Background/Objectives: Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) and dry eye syndrome (DES) are common eye diseases characterized by altered tear film stability and inflammation of the ocular surface, causing significant discomfort and possible vi…
View article: Synergistic Enhancement of Photodynamic Cancer Therapy with Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Theranostic Nanoparticles
Synergistic Enhancement of Photodynamic Cancer Therapy with Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Theranostic Nanoparticles Open
Nanoparticles engineered to combat cancer and other life-threatening diseases may significantly improve patient outcomes. However, inefficient nanoparticle delivery to tumors limits their use and necessitates the development of complex del…
View article: Skin-derived mesenchymal stem cells as quantum dot vehicles to tumors
Skin-derived mesenchymal stem cells as quantum dot vehicles to tumors Open
Skin-derived MSCs demonstrate applicability in cell-mediated delivery of nanoparticles. The findings presented in this study promise further development of a cell therapy and nanotechnology-based tool for early cancer diagnostics and thera…
View article: Nano-engineered skin mesenchymal stem cells: potential vehicles for tumour-targeted quantum-dot delivery
Nano-engineered skin mesenchymal stem cells: potential vehicles for tumour-targeted quantum-dot delivery Open
Nanotechnology-based drug design offers new possibilities for the use of nanoparticles in imaging and targeted therapy of tumours. Due to their tumour-homing ability, nano-engineered mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) could be utilized as vecto…