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 …

[HTML][HTML] Carbon dots as oxidant-antioxidant nanomaterials, understanding the structure-properties relationship. A critical review

P Innocenzi, L Stagi - Nano Today, 2023 - Elsevier
Carbon dots (C-dots) are a large family of nanomaterials characterized by an intense
photoluminescence. The origin of the emission is multifaceted and is dependent on a …

[HTML][HTML] Neutrophil-erythrocyte hybrid membrane-coated hollow copper sulfide nanoparticles for targeted and photothermal/anti-inflammatory therapy of osteoarthritis

X Xue, H Liu, S Wang, Y Hu, B Huang, M Li… - Composites Part B …, 2022 - Elsevier
Osteoarthritis (OA), as a chronic degenerative joint disorder, has seriously affected the life
quality of patients. Despite lots of drug treatment strategies that have been studied, the …

Recent advancements of solid-state emissive carbon dots: a review

W Xu, F Zeng, Q Han, Z Peng - Coordination Chemistry Reviews, 2024 - Elsevier
Solid-state emissive (SSE) carbon dots (C-dots) have attracted significant attention in last
decade due to their ability to enhance the physicochemical, photoluminescent properties …

Donor-acceptor structured photothermal COFs for enhanced starvation therapy

S Song, D Wang, K Zhao, Y Wu, P Zhang, J Liu… - Chemical Engineering …, 2022 - Elsevier
Targeted delivery of adequate glucose oxidase (GOX) into tumor cells by covalent organic
frameworks (COFs) remains a great challenge due to their insolubility and easy aggregation …

[HTML][HTML] Biocompatible gellan gum/sericin hydrogels containing halloysite@ polydopamine nanotubes with hemostasis and photothermal antibacterial properties for …

L Yuan, X Jiang, M Jiang, Y Guo, Y Liu, P Ming, S Li… - Materials & Design, 2023 - Elsevier
Skin wounds accompanied by massive bleeding and bacterial infection can be life-
threatening and pose a significant challenge to clinical wound management. Herein, we …

[HTML][HTML] Turning food waste into value-added carbon dots for sustainable food packaging application: a review

N Oladzadabbasabadi, MA Dheyab, AM Nafchi… - Advances in Colloid and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Carbon dots (CDs) are a recent addition to the nanocarbon family, encompassing both
crystalline and amorphous phases. They have sparked significant research interest due to …

A CuS@ g-C3N4 heterojunction endows scaffold with synergetic antibacterial effect

F Qi, H Li, G Chen, S Peng, X Luo, S Xiong… - Colloids and Surfaces B …, 2023 - Elsevier
Graphitic carbon nitride (gC 3 N 4) had aroused tremendous attention in photodynamic
antibacterial therapy due to its excellent energy band structure and appealing optical …

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 …

A multifunctional nanocatalyst based on ultra-fluorescent carbon quantum dots for cascade enzymatic activity and stimuli-responsive chemotherapy of cancer

A Wibrianto, G Getachew, WB Dirersa, AS Rasal… - Carbon, 2023 - Elsevier
Clinical studies have switched from monotherapy to multimodal therapy due to the intricacy,
multiplicity, and unpredictability of malignant tumors. In this work, we report one-pot …