Near-infrared fluorescent probes in cancer imaging and therapy: an emerging field

Xiaomin Yi, Fuli Wang, Weijun Qin, Xiaojian Yang, Jianlin Yuan Department of Urology, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, People's Republic of China Abstract: Near-infrared fluorescence (NIRF) imaging is an attractive modality for early cancer detec...

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Autores principales: Yi XM, Wang FL, Qin WJ, Yang XJ, Yuan JL
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spelling oai:doaj.org-article:827eaeeb79544a87a63dd389b3cea2f72021-12-02T02:42:34ZNear-infrared fluorescent probes in cancer imaging and therapy: an emerging field1178-2013https://doaj.org/article/827eaeeb79544a87a63dd389b3cea2f72014-03-01T00:00:00Zhttp://www.dovepress.com/near-infrared-fluorescent-probes-in-cancer-imaging-and-therapy-an-emer-a16080https://doaj.org/toc/1178-2013 Xiaomin Yi, Fuli Wang, Weijun Qin, Xiaojian Yang, Jianlin Yuan Department of Urology, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, People's Republic of China Abstract: Near-infrared fluorescence (NIRF) imaging is an attractive modality for early cancer detection with high sensitivity and multi-detection capability. Due to convenient modification by conjugating with moieties of interests, NIRF probes are ideal candidates for cancer targeted imaging. Additionally, the combinatory application of NIRF imaging and other imaging modalities that can delineate anatomical structures extends fluorometric determination of biomedical information. Moreover, nanoparticles loaded with NIRF dyes and anticancer agents contribute to the synergistic management of cancer, which integrates the advantage of imaging and therapeutic functions to achieve the ultimate goal of simultaneous diagnosis and treatment. Appropriate probe design with targeting moieties can retain the original properties of NIRF and pharmacokinetics. In recent years, great efforts have been made to develop new NIRF probes with better photostability and strong fluorescence emission, leading to the discovery of numerous novel NIRF probes with fine photophysical properties. Some of these probes exhibit tumoricidal activities upon light radiation, which holds great promise in photothermal therapy, photodynamic therapy, and photoimmunotherapy. This review aims to provide a timely and concise update on emerging NIRF dyes and multifunctional agents. Their potential uses as agents for cancer specific imaging, lymph node mapping, and therapeutics are included. Recent advances of NIRF dyes in clinical use are also summarized. Keywords: near infrared dyes, nanoparticles, imaging, cancer targeting, cancer therapyYi XMWang FLQin WJYang XJYuan JLDove Medical PressarticleMedicine (General)R5-920ENInternational Journal of Nanomedicine, Vol 2014, Iss Issue 1, Pp 1347-1365 (2014)
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Yi XM
Wang FL
Qin WJ
Yang XJ
Yuan JL
Near-infrared fluorescent probes in cancer imaging and therapy: an emerging field
description Xiaomin Yi, Fuli Wang, Weijun Qin, Xiaojian Yang, Jianlin Yuan Department of Urology, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, People's Republic of China Abstract: Near-infrared fluorescence (NIRF) imaging is an attractive modality for early cancer detection with high sensitivity and multi-detection capability. Due to convenient modification by conjugating with moieties of interests, NIRF probes are ideal candidates for cancer targeted imaging. Additionally, the combinatory application of NIRF imaging and other imaging modalities that can delineate anatomical structures extends fluorometric determination of biomedical information. Moreover, nanoparticles loaded with NIRF dyes and anticancer agents contribute to the synergistic management of cancer, which integrates the advantage of imaging and therapeutic functions to achieve the ultimate goal of simultaneous diagnosis and treatment. Appropriate probe design with targeting moieties can retain the original properties of NIRF and pharmacokinetics. In recent years, great efforts have been made to develop new NIRF probes with better photostability and strong fluorescence emission, leading to the discovery of numerous novel NIRF probes with fine photophysical properties. Some of these probes exhibit tumoricidal activities upon light radiation, which holds great promise in photothermal therapy, photodynamic therapy, and photoimmunotherapy. This review aims to provide a timely and concise update on emerging NIRF dyes and multifunctional agents. Their potential uses as agents for cancer specific imaging, lymph node mapping, and therapeutics are included. Recent advances of NIRF dyes in clinical use are also summarized. Keywords: near infrared dyes, nanoparticles, imaging, cancer targeting, cancer therapy
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author Yi XM
Wang FL
Qin WJ
Yang XJ
Yuan JL
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Wang FL
Qin WJ
Yang XJ
Yuan JL
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title Near-infrared fluorescent probes in cancer imaging and therapy: an emerging field
title_short Near-infrared fluorescent probes in cancer imaging and therapy: an emerging field
title_full Near-infrared fluorescent probes in cancer imaging and therapy: an emerging field
title_fullStr Near-infrared fluorescent probes in cancer imaging and therapy: an emerging field
title_full_unstemmed Near-infrared fluorescent probes in cancer imaging and therapy: an emerging field
title_sort near-infrared fluorescent probes in cancer imaging and therapy: an emerging field
publisher Dove Medical Press
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