Intravital molecular imaging reveals the restrained capacity of CTLs in the killing of tumor cells in the liver.

abstract：:Recently, rational design of a new class of contrast agents (CAs), based on biopolymers (hydrogels), have received considerable attention in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) diagnostic field. Several strategies have been adopted to improve relaxivity without chemical modification of the commercial CAs, however, unders...

journal_title：Theranostics

authors： De Sarno F,Ponsiglione AM,Russo M,Grimaldi AM,Forte E,Netti PA,Torino E

更新日期：2019-02-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Rationale: Loss of DNA damage repair (DDR) in the tumor is an established hallmark of sensitivity to DNA damaging agents such as chemotherapy. However, there has been scant investigation into gain-of-function alterations of DDR genes in cancer. This study aims to investigate to what extent copy number amplification of...

journal_title：Theranostics

authors： Wu Z,Li S,Tang X,Wang Y,Guo W,Cao G,Chen K,Zhang M,Guan M,Yang D

更新日期：2020-03-04 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a new technique to detect enzyme activity inside cells. The method based on Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging (FLIM) technology allows one to follow sensor cleavage by proteolytic enzyme caspase-3. Specifically, we use the FLIM FRET of living cells via the confocal fluorescence microscopy. A specially designed l...

journal_title：Theranostics

authors： Savitsky AP,Rusanov AL,Zherdeva VV,Gorodnicheva TV,Khrenova MG,Nemukhin AV

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ocular neovascularization is a pathological sequel of multiple eye diseases. Based on the anatomical site into which the abnormal neovessels grow, ocular neovascularization can be categorized into corneal neovascularization, choroidal neovascularization, and retinal neovascularization. Each category is intractable, an...

journal_title：Theranostics

authors： Zhang Y,Cai S,Jia Y,Qi C,Sun J,Zhang H,Wang F,Cao Y,Li X

更新日期：2017-07-22 00:00:00

abstract：:Deciphering the molecular and cellular processes involved in foam cell formation is critical to understanding the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. Interferon regulatory factor 1 (IRF1) was first identified as a transcriptional regulator of type-I interferons (IFNs) and IFN inducible genes. Our study aims to explore th...

journal_title：Theranostics

authors： Du M,Wang X,Mao X,Yang L,Huang K,Zhang F,Wang Y,Luo X,Wang C,Peng J,Liang M,Huang D,Huang K

更新日期：2019-07-09 00:00:00

abstract：:The application of blood plasma for soft tissue wound healing is receiving much more attention recently. Exosomes are critical paracrine mediators that can be obtained from biological fluids including plasma and be able to induce regenerative effects by transferring bioactive molecules such as microRNAs (miRNAs). This...

journal_title：Theranostics

authors： Hu Y,Rao SS,Wang ZX,Cao J,Tan YJ,Luo J,Li HM,Zhang WS,Chen CY,Xie H

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The limited clinical efficacy of monotherapies in the clinic has urged the development of novel combination platforms. Taking advantage of light-triggered photodynamic treatment combined together with the controlled release of nanomedicine, it has been possible to treat cancer without eliciting any adverse effects. Ho...

journal_title：Theranostics

authors： Hameed S,Bhattarai P,Liang X,Zhang N,Xu Y,Chen M,Dai Z

更新日期：2018-11-03 00:00:00

abstract：:Resistance to the chemotherapeutic drug 5'-azacytidine (5'-AZA) is a major obstacle in the treatment of patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The uridine-cytidine kinase 1 (UCK1) has an established role in activating 5'-AZA and its protein level is significantly downregulated in patients resistant to the drug. H...

journal_title：Theranostics

authors： Zhang H,Huang H,Feng X,Song H,Zhang Z,Shen A,Qiu X

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Periodontitis is a widespread oral disease that results in the loss of alveolar bone. Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS), which is a new therapeutic option, promotes alveolar bone regeneration in periodontal bone injury models. This study investigated the protective effect of LIPUS on oxidative stress in periodon...

journal_title：Theranostics

authors： Ying S,Tan M,Feng G,Kuang Y,Chen D,Li J,Song J

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Extracellular vesicles, in particular exosomes, have recently gained interest as novel drug delivery vectors due to their biological origin and inherent intercellular biomolecule delivery capability. An in-depth knowledge of their in vivo biodistribution is therefore essential. This work aimed to develop a novel, reli...

journal_title：Theranostics

authors： Faruqu FN,Wang JT,Xu L,McNickle L,Chong EM,Walters A,Gurney M,Clayton A,Smyth LA,Hider R,Sosabowski J,Al-Jamal KT

更新日期：2019-02-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent studies have highlighted the biological significance of RNA N6-methyladenosine (m6A) modification in tumorigenicity and progression. However, it remains unclear whether m6A modifications also have potential roles in immune regulation and tumor microenvironment (TME) formation. Methods: In this study, we curated...

journal_title：Theranostics

authors： Chong W,Shang L,Liu J,Fang Z,Du F,Wu H,Liu Y,Wang Z,Chen Y,Jia S,Chen L,Li L,Chen H

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dynamic positron emission tomography (PET) can monitor spatiotemporal distribution of radiotracer in vivo. The spatiotemporal information can be used to estimate parametric images of radiotracer kinetics that are of physiological and biochemical interests. Direct estimation of parametric images from raw projection dat...

journal_title：Theranostics

authors： Wang G,Qi J

更新日期：2013-11-20 00:00:00

abstract：:The delivery of therapeutics into tumors remains a challenge in nanoparticle-mediated drug delivery. However, effective therapies such as photothermal therapy (PTT) are limited by quick systemic clearance and non-specific biodistribution. Anti-tumor strategies tailored to accommodate both tumor accumulation/retention ...

journal_title：Theranostics

authors： Cherukula K,Uthaman S,Park IK

更新日期：2019-04-13 00:00:00

abstract：:Long term pulmonary exposure to crystalline silica leads to silicosis that manifests progressive interstitial fibrosis, eventually leading to respiratory failure and death. Despite efforts to eliminate silicosis, clinical cases continue to occur in both developing and developed countries. The exact mechanisms of cryst...

journal_title：Theranostics

authors： Li C,Du S,Lu Y,Lu X,Liu F,Chen Y,Weng D,Chen J

更新日期：2016-09-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Rationale: The overall success rate of prostate cancer (PCa) diagnosis and therapy has been improved over the years. However, genomic and phenotypic heterogeneity remains a major challenge for effective detection and treatment of PCa. Efforts to better classify PCa into functional subtypes and elucidate the molecular ...

journal_title：Theranostics

authors： Bai Y,Yang Y,Yan Y,Zhong J,Blee AM,Pan Y,Ma T,Karnes RJ,Jimenez R,Xu W,Huang H

更新日期：2019-05-24 00:00:00

abstract：:Rationale: Malignant ascites caused by cancer cells results in poor prognosis and short average survival time. No effective treatment is currently available for malignant ascites. In this study, the effects of lentinan (LNT)-functionalized selenium nanoparticles (Selene) on malignant ascites were evaluated. Furthermor...

journal_title：Theranostics

authors： Liu HJ,Qin Y,Zhao ZH,Zhang Y,Yang JH,Zhai DH,Cui F,Luo C,Lu MX,Liu PP,Xu HW,Li K,Sun B,Chen S,Zhou HG,Yang C,Sun T

更新日期：2020-07-11 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose: Systemic administration of free chemotherapeutic drugs leads to severe toxic effects, and physiological characteristics of solid tumors restrain the drugs from reaching the hypoxic regions. E. coli Nissle 1917 (EcN) has been known to penetrate the barrier and proliferate in the interface between the viable an...

journal_title：Theranostics

authors： Zhang Y,Ji W,He L,Chen Y,Ding X,Sun Y,Hu S,Yang H,Huang W,Zhang Y,Liu F,Xia L

更新日期：2018-02-12 00:00:00

abstract：:Granzyme B (GrB) is an essential cytotoxic effector in cancer immunotherapy as it can be a potential biomarker to predict the efficacy of immunotherapies including checkpoint inhibitors. Monitoring the Granzyme B activity in cells would help determine a patient's clinical response to treatment and lead to better treat...

journal_title：Theranostics

authors： Briones JC,Espulgar WV,Koyama S,Yoshikawa H,Park J,Naito Y,Kumanogoh A,Tamiya E,Takamatsu H,Saito M

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms are heterogeneous in their clinical behavior and require therapies specially tailored according to staging, grading, origin and expression of peptide receptors. Despite extensive scientific efforts, the therapy options are still not satisfactory. The main reasons are due...

journal_title：Theranostics

authors： Briest F,Grabowski P

更新日期：2014-01-29 00:00:00

abstract：:In ultrasound molecular imaging (USMI), ligand-functionalized microbubbles (MBs) are used to visualize vascular endothelial targets. Netrin-1 is upregulated in 60% of metastatic breast cancers and promotes tumor progression. A novel netrin-1 interference therapy requires the assessment of netrin-1 expression prior to ...

journal_title：Theranostics

authors： Wischhusen J,Wilson KE,Delcros JG,Molina-Peña R,Gibert B,Jiang S,Ngo J,Goldschneider D,Mehlen P,Willmann JK,Padilla F

更新日期：2018-10-06 00:00:00

abstract：:Intrinsic and acquired resistance to targeted therapies is a significant clinical problem in cancer. We previously showed that resistance to regorafenib, a multi-kinase inhibitor for treating colorectal cancer (CRC) patients, can be caused by mutations in the tumor suppressor FBW7, which block degradation of the pro-s...

journal_title：Theranostics

authors： Song X,Shen L,Tong J,Kuang C,Zeng S,Schoen RE,Yu J,Pei H,Zhang L

更新日期：2020-07-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Rationale: The ability to treat invalidating neurological diseases is impeded by the presence of the blood-brain barrier (BBB), which inhibits the transport of most blood-borne substances into the brain parenchyma. Targeting the transferrin receptor (TfR) on the surface of brain capillaries has been a popular strategy...

journal_title：Theranostics

authors： Johnsen KB,Bak M,Kempen PJ,Melander F,Burkhart A,Thomsen MS,Nielsen MS,Moos T,Andresen TL

更新日期：2018-05-24 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective: Vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) undergo the phenotypic changes from contractile to synthetic state during vascular remodeling after ischemia. SIRT1 protects against stress-induced vascular remodeling via maintaining VSMC differentiated phenotype. However, the effect of smooth muscle SIRT1 on the functi...

journal_title：Theranostics

authors： Dou YQ,Kong P,Li CL,Sun HX,Li WW,Yu Y,Nie L,Zhao LL,Miao SB,Li XK,Dong C,Zhang JW,Liu Y,Huo XX,Chi K,Gao X,Zhang N,Weng L,Yang H,Zhang F,Han M

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rationale: Basal-like breast cancer (BLBC) is associated with high grade, distant metastasis, and poor prognosis; however, the mechanism underlying aggressiveness of BLBC is still unclear. Emerging evidence has suggested that phospholipid scramblase 1 (PLSCR1) is involved in tumor progression. Here, we aimed to study ...

journal_title：Theranostics

authors： Huang P,Liao R,Chen X,Wu X,Li X,Wang Y,Cao Q,Dong C

更新日期：2020-03-25 00:00:00

abstract：:Mitochondria in cancer cells maintain a more negative membrane potential than normal cells. Mitochondria are the primary source of cellular reactive oxygen species (ROS), which are necessary for photodynamic therapy. Thus, the strategy of targeting mitochondria can maximize the photodynamic therapeutic efficiency for ...

journal_title：Theranostics

authors： Yue C,Yang Y,Zhang C,Alfranca G,Cheng S,Ma L,Liu Y,Zhi X,Ni J,Jiang W,Song J,de la Fuente JM,Cui D

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite significant advances in cancer diagnostics and treatment, ovarian cancers (OC) continue to kill more than 150,000 women every year worldwide. Due to the relatively asymptomatic nature and the advanced stage of the disease at the time of diagnosis, OC is the most lethal gynecologic malignancy. The current treat...

journal_title：Theranostics

authors： Di Lorenzo G,Ricci G,Severini GM,Romano F,Biffi S

更新日期：2018-07-30 00:00:00

abstract：:Molecular subtyping of breast cancer is of considerable interest owing to its potential for personalized therapy and prognosis. However, current methodologies cannot be used for precise subtyping, thereby posing a challenge in clinical practice. The aim of the present study is to develop a cell-specific single-strande...

journal_title：Theranostics

authors： Liu M,Wang Z,Tan T,Chen Z,Mou X,Yu X,Deng Y,Lu G,He N

更新日期：2018-11-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Protein therapeutics is playing an increasingly critical role in treatment of human diseases. However, current vectors are captured by the digestive endo-lysosomal system, which results in an extremely low fraction (<2%) of protein being released in the cytoplasm. This paper reports a drug-delivering-drug platform (HA...

journal_title：Theranostics

authors： Xin X,Teng C,Du X,Lv Y,Xiao Q,Wu Y,He W,Yin L

更新日期：2018-06-06 00:00:00

abstract：:Rational: Ischemic injury of the skeletal muscle remains a serious clinical problem and currently there is no effective therapy. The aim of the present study is to determine whether human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells- derived exosomes (UMSC-Exo) could repair ischemic injury by releasing circular RNA. Methods ...

journal_title：Theranostics

authors： Yan B,Zhang Y,Liang C,Liu B,Ding F,Wang Y,Zhu B,Zhao R,Yu XY,Li Y

更新日期：2020-05-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Angiogenesis enhances cancer metastasis and progression, however, the roles of transcription regulation in angiogenesis are not fully defined. ZNF322A is an oncogenic zinc-finger transcription factor. Here, we demonstrate a new mechanism of Kras mutation-driven ZNF322A transcriptional activation and elucidate the inte...

journal_title：Theranostics

authors： Lin CC,Kuo IY,Wu LT,Kuan WH,Liao SY,Jen J,Yang YE,Tang CW,Chen YR,Wang YC

更新日期：2020-08-08 00:00:00