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Analysis of ROS dynamics based on dissolved oxygen sensing in upconversion nanoparticle-based photodynamic therapy.

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This study quantifies the contributions of upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs), Rose Bengal (RB) photosensitizer, and culture medium to reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation in photodynamic therapy (PDT). Real-time monitoring using a novel sensor optimizes UCNP-based PDT for cancer treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Nanotechnology and Biomedical Engineering
  • Photochemistry and Photophysics
  • Cancer Therapeutics

Background:

  • Photodynamic therapy (PDT) utilizes reactive oxygen species (ROS) for cancer cell elimination.
  • Upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) enable near-infrared (NIR) light activation, improving tissue penetration for PDT.
  • Real-time monitoring of ROS dynamics is crucial for optimizing PDT but is challenging with conventional methods.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantitatively assess the individual contributions of UCNPs, photosensitizer (RB), and culture medium to ROS generation in UCNP-based PDT.
  • To introduce novel metrics (medium activation time, maximum PL lifetime change, time to maximum PL lifetime change) for real-time ROS analysis.
  • To optimize UCNP and RB concentrations for enhanced in-vitro PDT efficacy.

Main Methods:

  • Development and implementation of a 3D-printed optofluidic dissolved oxygen (DO) sensor for indirect ROS detection via photoluminescence (PL) lifetime changes.
  • MTT assays to determine optimal concentrations of NaYF4:Yb3+,Tm3+ UCNPs and Rose Bengal (RB) photosensitizer using A375 melanoma cells.
  • In-vitro PDT experiments utilizing a 980 nm NIR laser for UCNP activation and real-time ROS monitoring.

Main Results:

  • UCNPs, RB, and cell culture medium contributed approximately 25%, 26%, and 4% to the total photoluminescence lifetime change (Δτ), respectively.
  • Maximum PDT performance was achieved with the combined presence and activation of all components, leading to the highest ROS levels.
  • Laser excitation of the medium or UCNPs alone (without RB) induced partial ROS generation, highlighting their inherent roles.

Conclusions:

  • The study successfully quantified the relative contributions of key components in UCNP-based PDT using a novel real-time ROS monitoring approach.
  • The findings provide critical insights for refining UCNP-based PDT strategies and optimizing photosensitizer formulations for improved cancer treatment.
  • The developed optofluidic sensor and introduced metrics offer a powerful tool for mechanistic studies and therapeutic optimization in PDT.