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ArticleFrontiers in immunology2025

PA/MR imaging-guided precision phototherapy and efficacy evaluation of hepatocellular carcinoma utilizing a targeted multifunctional nanoprobe.

Shuo Qi, Lei Zhou, Weinan Liu, Lian Shen, Yuping Yao, Bingzhang Tian, Changjun Liu, Wei Cheng, Kang Chen

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Article in Frontiers in immunology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Shuo QiDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Lei ZhouDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Weinan LiuDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Lian ShenDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Yuping YaoDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Bingzhang TianDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Changjun LiuDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Wei ChengDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Kang ChenDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University, Changsha, Hunan, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: Early-stage hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) poses a significant challenge due to its poor prognosis, necessitating advancements in diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. The integration of near-infrared photoacoustic (PA) imaging with magnetic resonance (MR) imaging offers enhanced temporal and spatial resolution, exceptional optical contrast, and profound tissue penetration, positioning this combination as a highly promising technique for accurate and sensitive HCC diagnosis. Methods: In this study, we developed a multifunctional and highly biocompatible nanoplatform, designated as ICG/Mn-PDA-PEG-CXCR4 (IMPP-c). This nanoplatform is designed to diagnose and treat early-stage HCC through PA/MR imaging-guided noninvasive photothermal therapy (PTT) and photodynamic therapy (PDT). Results: Both Discussion: This study introduces a novel method for diagnosing and implementing non-invasive therapeutic interventions in early HCC using nanoparticle systems such as IMPP-c, paving the way for potential future clinical applications.

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Carcinoma, HepatocellularLiver NeoplasmsMagnetic Resonance ImagingNanoparticlesPhotoacoustic TechniquesPhototherapyAnimalsCell Line, TumorHumansMicePhotochemotherapyPhotothermal TherapyXenograft Model Antitumor Assayshepatocellular carcinomamagnetic resonance (MR) imagingphotoacoustic (PA) imagingphotodynamic therapy (PDT)photothermal therapy (PTT)

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PMID40568601
PMCPMC12187729

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