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We developed a new fluorescent dye-labelled hyaluronate (HA) dot for tumor imaging. This probe becomes fluorescent within tumor cells, enabling precise visualization and identification of cancerous tissues.

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  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Nanotechnology
  • Optical Imaging

Background:

  • Tumor imaging requires sensitive and specific detection methods.
  • Hyaluronate (HA) is abundant in tumor microenvironments.
  • Developing activatable fluorescent probes is crucial for targeted imaging.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and characterize a novel near-infrared fluorescent dye-labelled hyaluronate (HA) dot (HDFc) for tumor imaging.
  • To leverage the auto-quenching property of the dye for enhanced signal-to-noise ratio.
  • To demonstrate enzyme-responsive fluorescence activation within tumor cells.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis and characterization of HDFc nanoparticles.
  • In vitro studies involving exogenous hyaluronidase (HAase) treatment.
  • Confocal microscopy and flow cytometry to assess cellular uptake and fluorescence.
  • Evaluation in CD44+ and HAase-abundant tumor cell models.

Main Results:

  • HDFc nanoparticles exhibit auto-quenching of fluorescence in their native state.
  • Treatment with HAase leads to de-quenching and significant fluorescence enhancement.
  • Efficient cellular internalization of HDFc was observed in target tumor cells.
  • Tumor cells (CD44+ and HAase-abundant) showed clear fluorescence production upon HDFc interaction.

Conclusions:

  • HDFc is a promising activatable fluorescent probe for tumor cell visualization.
  • The probe's fluorescence is dependent on tumor-specific enzymes like HAase.
  • This approach utilizes biocompatible materials and tumor-specific activation for enhanced imaging.