Near-infrared photocontrolled therapeutic release via upconversion nanocomposites

Zhimin Wang, Do Cong Thang, Qingyu Han, Xuan Zhao, Xilei Xie, Zhiyong Wang, Jun Lin, Bengang Xing*

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Abstract

Photocontrolled therapeutic release holds great promise due to its versatile manipulability, superb spatiotemporal precision and minimal tissue invasiveness in biomedical purposes. However, most of light-responsive platforms thus far have relied on UV or visible light which substantially limit the potential applicability in living animals. In recent decades, near-infrared (NIR) light-mediated theranostic upconversion nanocomposites (UCNCs) that integrate conventional UV/Vis-sensitive materials and classic lanthanide-doped upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) have significantly promoted the development of deep-tissue photoreleasable therapeutics in vivo. Herein, we seek to review current NIR upconversion triggered photorelease techniques and their diverse applications in the biological regulation, as well as diseases therapy. In addition, the future perspectives and challenges for advancing UCNCs based NIR photoreleasable nanotherapeutics into clinical translations are proposed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)104-123
Number of pages20
JournalJournal of Controlled Release
Volume324
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 10 Aug 2020
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Bioimaging
  • Near-infrared light
  • Photocontrolled release
  • Therapeutics
  • Upconversion nanocomposites

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