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ArticleJournal of nanobiotechnology2025

In vivo dynamic monitoring of self-assembled melatonin nanodrug combined with photothermal effects to alleviate hypoxia to attenuate tumor aggressiveness.

Yun Zeng, Dan Chen, Ke Li, Xueqing Kang, Peng Chang, Yijun Lu, Jingwen Ma, Wei Wang, Qinglai Yang, Li Tang and 3 more

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Yun Zeng *School of Life Science and Technology, Xidian University and Engineering Research Center of Molecular and Neuro Imaging, Ministry of Education, Xi'an, 710126, PR China.
Dan Chen *School of Life Science and Technology, Xidian University and Engineering Research Center of Molecular and Neuro Imaging, Ministry of Education, Xi'an, 710126, PR China.
Ke LiXi'an Key Laboratory for Prevention and Treatment of Common Aging Diseases, Translational and Research Centre for Prevention and Therapy of Chronic Disease, Institute of Basic and Translational Medicine, Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an, 710021, PR China.
Xueqing KangSchool of Life Science and Technology, Xidian University and Engineering Research Center of Molecular and Neuro Imaging, Ministry of Education, Xi'an, 710126, PR China.
Peng ChangSchool of Life Science and Technology, Xidian University and Engineering Research Center of Molecular and Neuro Imaging, Ministry of Education, Xi'an, 710126, PR China.
Yijun LuSchool of Life Science and Technology, Xidian University and Engineering Research Center of Molecular and Neuro Imaging, Ministry of Education, Xi'an, 710126, PR China.
Jingwen MaMedical Imaging Centre, Ninth Hospital of Xi'an, Xi'an, 710054, PR China.
Wei WangDepartment of Radiation Oncology, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, 750004, PR China.
Qinglai YangCenter for Molecular Imaging Probe, Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Cancer Cellular and Molecular Pathology, Hengyang Medical School, Cancer Research Institute, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, PR China.
Li TangKey Laboratory of Tropical Medicinal Plant Chemistry of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hainan Normal University, Haikou, 571158, PR China.
Wenhua ZhanDepartment of Radiation Oncology, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, 750004, PR China. zhanwhgood@163.com.
Qi PanDepartment of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Xuanwu Hospital Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100053, PR China. sypxq@qq.com.
Yonghua ZhanSchool of Life Science and Technology, Xidian University and Engineering Research Center of Molecular and Neuro Imaging, Ministry of Education, Xi'an, 710126, PR China. yhzhan@xidian.edu.cn.

Funding

Beijing Postdoctoral Research Foundation 2025-ZZ-203China Postdoctoral Science Foundation 2024M762185Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities ZYTS25096Health Re-search Program on Ningxia 2025-NWQP-B002Hospital Project of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Medical University 24KY0102Key Research and Development Program in Ningxia Province of China 2023BEG03035National Natural Science Foundation of China 22374065National Natural Science Foundation of China 82260473Natural Science Basic Research Key Program of Ningxia Province of China 2024AAC02079Natural Science Basic Research Key Program of Shaanxi Province 2023-JC-ZD-53Natural Science Basic Research Key Program of Shaanxi Province 2024JC-ZDXM-47Natural Science Basic Research Plan in Shaanxi Province of China 2025JC-YBMS-857State Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis, Prevention and Treatment of High Incidence Diseases in Central Asia Fund SKL-HIDCA-2024-NX1Xidian University Specially Funded Project for Interdisciplinary Exploration TZJH2024029Xidian University Specially Funded Project for Interdisciplinary Exploration TZJH2024030
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundTumor biophysics is characterized by a fundamental aspect known as hypoxia. Melatonin (MLT) can decrease the activity of hypoxia-inducible factors (HIFs), thereby preventing tumor cell survival, proliferation, invasion, metastasis, angiogenesis, and energy metabolism.

resultsTo monitor bioluminescence and assess the ability of combined MLT and photothermal therapy (PTT) to alleviate hypoxia, we constructed a modified A549-HRE-Luc cell line that responded to hypoxia. A versatile nanocarrier was developed to encapsulate MLT and combine near-infrared (NIR)-II fluorescence imaging, magnetic resonance (MR) imaging, and PTT, to effectively suppress tumor HIFs. The therapeutic effects of MLT on HIF-1α and PTT-mediated alleviation of tumor hypoxia were assessed via bioluminescence, which was contributed by the luciferase reporter gene in vivo. Additionally, it demonstrated the capability of NIR-II fluorescence imaging and T

conclusionsUltimately, the findings from both in vitro and in vivo experiments demonstrated that the simultaneous use of MLT and PTT could effectively suppress hypoxia in tumors and trigger programmed apoptosis. As a result, this approach holds promise as a potential combined therapeutic option with enhanced therapeutic effects.

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Antineoplastic AgentsMelatoninNanoparticlesNeoplasmsPhotothermal TherapyA549 CellsAnimalsCell Line, TumorCell SurvivalHumansHypoxia-Inducible Factor 1, alpha SubunitMagnetic Resonance ImagingMiceMice, Inbred BALB CMice, NudeOptical ImagingAntineoplastic AgentsHypoxia-Inducible Factor 1, alpha SubunitMelatoninBioluminescenceMelatoninNIR-II fluorescence imagingPhotothermal therapyTumor hypoxia

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PMID41437078
PMCPMC12836984

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