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Graphene-Based Steganographicly Aptasensing System for Information Computing, Encryption and Hiding, Fluorescent Sensing and In Vivo Imaging of Fish Pathogens
摘要： Inspired by information processing and communication of life based on complex molecular interactions, some artificial (bio)chemical systems have been developed for applications in molecular information processing or chemo/biosensing and imaging. However, little attention has been paid to simultaneously and comprehensively utilize the information computing, encoding and molecular recognition capabilities of molecular-level systems (such as DNA-based systems) for multifunctional applications. Herein, a graphene-based steganographicly aptasensing system was constructed for multifunctional application, which relies on specific molecular recognition and information encoding abilities of DNA aptamers (Aeromonas hydrophila and Edwardsiella tarda-binding aptamers as models) and the selective adsorption and fluorescence quenching capacities of graphene oxide (GO). Although graphene-DNA systems have been widely used in biosensors and diagnostics, our proposed graphene-based aptasensing system can not only be utilized for fluorescent sensing and in vivo imaging of fish pathogens (Aeromonas hydrophila and Edwardsiella tarda), but can also function as a molecular-level logic computing system where the combination of matters (specific molecules or materials) as inputs produces the resulting product (matter level) or fluorescence (energy level) changes as two outputs. More importantly and interestingly, our graphene-based steganographicly aptasensing system can also be served as a generally doubly cryptographic and steganographic system for sending different secret messages by using pathogen-binding DNA aptamers as information carriers, GO as a cover, a pair of keys: target pathogen as a public key, the encryption key used to encode or decode a message in DNA as a private key. Our study not only provides a novel nano-biosensing assay for rapid and effective sensing and in vivo imaging fish pathogens, but also demonstrates a prototype of (bio)molecular steganography as an important and interesting extension direction of molecular information technology, which is helpful in probably promoting the development of multifunctional molecular-level devices or machines.
关键词： aptasensing,steganography,graphene oxide,DNA aptamer,encryption,fish pathogens,in vivo imaging,information hiding
更新于2025-11-21 11:24:58
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Enhanced In‐vivo Optical Imaging of the Inflammatory Response to Acute Liver Injury in C57Bl/6 Mice using a Highly Bright Near‐Infrared BODIPY Dye
摘要： Delving deeper is possible in whole body in vivo imaging using a super-bright membrane targeting BODIPY dye (BD). The dye was employed to monitor homing of ex vivo, fluorescently labelled neutrophils to an injured liver of dark pigmented C57BL/6 mice. In Vivo Imaging System (IVIS) data conclusively showed an enhanced signal intensity and a higher signal-to-noise ratio in mice receiving neutrophils labelled with the BD dye compared to those labelled with a gold standard dye at 2 hr post in vivo administration of fluorescently labelled cells. Fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS) confirmed that BD was non-toxic, and an exceptional cell labelling dye that opens up precision deep organ in vivo imaging of inflammation in mice routinely used for biomedical research. The origin of enhanced performance is identified with the molecular structure, and the distinct localisation of the dye within cells that enable remarkable changes in its optical parameters.
关键词： In-vivo imaging,Cell Sorting,Bodipy,Liver,Fluorescence
更新于2025-11-19 16:46:39
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A near-infrared fluorescence probe for ultrafast and selective detection of peroxynitrite with large Stokes shift in inflamed mouse models
摘要： Peroxynitrite (ONOO?) is a kind of reactive oxygen species (ROS) which is associated with pathogenesis of many diseases. A new near-infrared fluorescence probe (DCM-OH) which based on dicyanomethylene-4H-pyrans to detect endogenous ONOO? was designed and synthesized. The two-photon absorption cross sections and large Stokes shift make the probe deeper issue penetration and lower self-absorption. The obtained results demonstrated that probe DCM-OH could sensitively detect ONOO? with a low detection limit (53 nM). What’s more, probe DCM-OH exhibited an ultrafast response rate (within 5 s) toward ONOO?, which would be in favor of tracking the highly reactive and short-lived ONOO? in the living systems. Moreover, DCM-OH was successfully employed for imaging endogenous ONOO? in HepG2/RAW 264.7 cells and further applied to visualize oxidative stress in mouse model of inflammation.
关键词： In vivo imaging,NIR,Fluorescence probe,Peroxynitrite,Large Stokes shift
更新于2025-11-14 15:29:11
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A Novel Chemiluminescent Probe Based on 1,2-Dioxetane Scaffold for Imaging Cysteine in Living Mice
摘要： A novel chemiluminescent probe for detection of cysteine (Cys) from other biothiols has been reported by utilizing the excellent chemiluminescent Schaap’s adamantylidene-dioxetane scaffold. After careful assessment, the probe CL-Cys could detect Cys with high sensitivity and total light photons increased with 28-fold after the probe was treated with Cys, with the detection limit of 7.5 x 10-8 M. Finally, CL-Cys was further utilized to the chemiluminescent imaging of endogenous Cys in living mouse. In general, this probe has a remarkable ability of detecting Cys, which provides a valuable method for interrogation the Cys roles in more biological and pathological processes.
关键词： Chemiluminescent probe,1,Cysteine,2-dioxetane,Chemiluminescent imaging,In vivo imaging.,Living animal
更新于2025-09-23 15:23:52
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Radioiodinated Portable Albumin Binder as a Versatile Agent for in vivo Imaging with Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography
摘要： In this study, radioiodinated 4-(p-iodophenyl)butyric acid ([131I]IBA) was synthesized and evaluated as a portable albumin-binder for potential applications in SPECT imaging of blood pool, tumor and lymph node with significantly improved pharmacokinetic properties. The [131I]IBA was prepared under the catalyst of Cu2O/1,10-phenanthroline. After that, the albumin-binding capability of [131I]IBA was tested in vitro, ex vivo and in vivo, respectively. [131I]IBA was obtained with very high radiolabeling yield (> 99%) and good radiochemical purity (> 98%) within 10 min. It binds to albumin effectively with high affinity (IC50= 46.5 μM) and has good stability. The results of biodistribution indicated that the [131I]IBA was mainly accumulated in blood with good retention (10.51±2.58%ID/g at 30 min p.i. and 4.63±0.17%ID/g at 4 h p.i.). In the SPECT imaging of mice models with [131I]IBA, blood pool, lymph node and tumors could be imaged clearly with high target-to-background ratio. Overall, the radioiodinated albumin binder of [131I]IBA with long blood half-life and excellent stability could be used to decorate diversified albumin-binding radioligands and developed as a versatile theranostic agent.
关键词： SPECT,in vivo imaging,radioiodination,albumin binder,animal models
更新于2025-09-23 15:23:52
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Zn <sub/>3</sub> Ga <sub/>2</sub> Ge <sub/>2</sub> O <sub/>10</sub> :Cr <sup>3+</sup> Uniform Microspheres: Template-Free Synthesis, Tunable Bandgap/Trap Depth, and <i>In Vivo</i> Rechargeable Near-Infrared-Persistent Luminescence
摘要： Near-infrared (NIR) emitting persistent phosphors of Cr3+-doped zinc gallogermanate have emerged for in vivo bio-imaging with the advantages of no need for in situ excitation. However, it is challenging to synthesize well-dispersed and uniform spherical particles with high brightness, high resolution, and distinguished NIR long afterglow. In this work, Zn3Ga2Ge2O10:Cr3+ (ZGGC) monospheres were directly synthesized by a facile hydrothermal method with the assistance of citric anions (Cit3-), which emit a NIR emission at ~696 nm and exhibit excellent NIR persistent luminescence with rechargeability. Controlled experiments indicated that the shape evolution of ZGGC product is significantly affected by Cit3-, solution pH, and the duration and temperature of hydrothermal reaction. Furthermore, compositional influence on the crystal structure, bandgap, trap depth, and luminescence characteristics of ZnyGa2Ge2O10-δ:Cr3+ (y = 2.8, 3.0, 3.2) were investigated in details, which allows to construct an energy level diagram of the ZGGC host, Cr3+ ions, and electron traps. It was found that the bandgap and conduction-band minimum (CBM) are significantly affected by the Zn content, while the valence-band maximum (VBM) is not. The y = 3.0 sample exhibited the best persistent luminescence, owing to its deepest defects. The ZGGC-NH2 prepared through surface functionalization of ZGGC spheres showed distinguished NIR long afterglow, low toxicity, and great potential for in vitro cell imaging and in vivo bio-imaging in the absence of excitation. Moreover, the persistent-luminescence signal from the ZGGC-NH2 can be repeated in vivo through in situ recharge with external excitation of a red LED lamp, indicating that the ZGGC-NH2 is suitable for applications in long-term in vivo imaging.
关键词： in vivo imaging,Near infrared persistent luminescence,conduction band minimum,monospheres
更新于2025-09-23 15:23:52
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In vivo multiphoton microscopy detects longitudinal metabolic changes associated with delayed skin wound healing
摘要： Chronic wounds are difficult to diagnose and characterize due to a lack of quantitative biomarkers. Label-free multiphoton microscopy has emerged as a useful imaging modality capable of quantifying changes in cellular metabolism using an optical redox ratio of FAD/(NADH+FAD) autofluorescence. However, the utility of an optical redox ratio for long-term in vivo monitoring of tissue metabolism has not been robustly evaluated. In this study, we demonstrate how multiphoton microscopy can be used to monitor changes in the metabolism of individual full-thickness skin wounds in vivo. 3D optical redox ratio maps and NADH fluorescence lifetime images identify differences between diabetic and control mice during the re-epithelialization of wounds. These metabolic changes are associated with a transient increase in keratinocyte proliferation at the wound edge. Our study demonstrates that high-resolution, non-invasive autofluorescence imaging can be performed in vivo and that optical redox ratios can serve as quantitative optical biomarkers of impaired wound healing.
关键词： metabolism,optical redox ratio,autofluorescence,multiphoton microscopy,in vivo imaging,diabetes,FAD,NADH,wound healing
更新于2025-09-23 15:23:52
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Multispectral optoacoustic tomography (MSOT) for imaging the particle size-dependent intratumoral distribution of polymeric micelles
摘要： Purpose: This study proposes the utilization of multispectral optoacoustic tomography (MSOT) to investigate the intratumoral distribution of polymeric micelles and effect of size on the biodistribution and antitumor efficacy (ATE). Materials and methods: Docetaxel and/or optoacoustic agent-loaded polymeric micelles (with diameters of 22, 48, and 124 nm) were prepared using amphiphilic block copolymers poly (ethylene glycol) methyl ether-block-poly (D,L lactide) (PEG2000–PDLLAx). Subcutaneous 4T1 tumor-bearing mice were monitored with MSOT imaging and IVIS? Spectrum in vivo live imaging after tail vein injection of micelles. The in vivo results and ex vivo confocal imaging results were then compared. Next, ATE of the three micelles was found and compared. Results: We found that MSOT imaging offers spatiotemporal and quantitative information on intratumoral distribution of micelles in living animals. All the polymeric micelles rapidly extravasated into tumor site after intravenous injection, but only the 22-nm micelle preferred to distribute into the inner tumor tissues, leading to a superior ATE than that of 48- and 124-nm micelles. Conclusion: This study demonstrated that MSOT is theranostically a powerful imaging modality, offering quantitative information on size-dependent spatiotemporal distribution patterns after the extravasation of nanomedicine from tumor blood vessels.
关键词： intratumoral distribution,MSOT,multispectral optoacoustic tomography,in vivo imaging,tumor model,particle size,polymeric micelle
更新于2025-09-23 15:23:52
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Rational Design of Near-Infrared AIE-Active Probes: In Situ Mapping of Amyloid-β Plaques with Ultra-Sensitivity and High-Fidelity
摘要： High-fidelity mapping of amyloid-β (Aβ) plaques is critical for the early detection of Alzheimer’s disease. However, in vivo probing of Aβ plaques by commercially available Thioflavin derivatives (ThT or ThS) has proven to be extremely limited, as evident by the restriction of enrichment quenching effect, low signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio and poor blood-brain barrier (BBB) penetrability. Herein, we demonstrate a rational design strategy of near-infrared (NIR) aggregation-induced emission (AIE)-active probes for Aβ plaques, through introducing lipophilic π-conjugated thiophene-bridge for extending to NIR wavelength with enhancement of BBB penetrability, and tuning the substituted position of sulfonate group for guaranteeing specific hydrophilicity to keep fluorescence-off state before binding to Aβ deposition. Probe QM-FN-SO3 has well settled the AIE dilemma between lipophilic requirement for longer emission and aggregation behavior from water to protein fibrillogenesis, thus making a breakthrough in high-fidelity feedback on in vivo detection of Aβ plaques with remarkable binding affinity, and serving as an efficient alternative to the commercial probe ThT or ThS.
关键词： Fluorescent probe,In vivo imaging,Aggregation-induced emission,Amyloid-β plaques,Near-infrared
更新于2025-09-23 15:23:52
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Visualizing Interactions of Circulating Tumor Cell and Dendritic Cell in the Blood Circulation Using In Vivo Imaging Flow Cytometry
摘要： Objective: Visualizing cell interactions in blood circulation is of great importance in studies of anticancer immunotherapy or drugs. However, the lack of a suitable imaging system hampers progress in this field. Methods: In this work, we built a dual-channel in vivo imaging flow cytometer to visualize the interactions of circulating tumor cells (CTCs) and dendritic cells (DCs) simultaneously in the bloodstream. Two artificial neural networks were trained to identify blood vessels and cells in the acquired images. Results and Conclusion: Using this technique, single CTCs and CTC clusters were readily distinguished by their morphology. Interactions of CTCs and DCs were identified, while their moving velocities were analyzed. The CTC-DC clusters moved at a slower velocity than that of single CTCs or DCs. This may provide new insights into tumor metastasis and blood rheology. Significance: This in vivo imaging flow cytometry system holds great potential for assessing the efficiency of targeting CTCs with anticancer immune cells or drugs.
关键词： Cell Interaction,Circulating Tumor Cell,In Vivo Imaging Flow Cytometry,Artificial Neural Network,Dendritic Cell
更新于2025-09-23 15:22:29