Ag2S quantum dot-based magnetic resonance/fluorescence dual-mode imaging nanoprobes for tumor diagnosis

Biomater Sci. 2024 Oct 8;12(20):5274-5282. doi: 10.1039/d4bm01014k.

Abstract

Accurate tumor detection is crucial for the early discovery and subsequent treatment of small neoplastic foci. Molecular imaging, which combines non-invasiveness, high specificity, and strong sensitivity, excels in diagnosing early tumors and stands out among tumor diagnosis methods. Here, we introduced a dual-modal imaging probe capable of actively targeting tumor cells, suitable for both near-infrared (NIR) fluorescence and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Dendritic mesoporous silica was used as a carrier for the probe, encapsulating Ag2S quantum dots (QDs) for NIR fluorescence imaging. Additionally, the probe conjugated the MRI contrast agent Gd-DOTA and cetuximab, which targeted EGFR on the tumor cell membrane surface, to achieve dual-modal imaging in the tumor area. This strategy provided a methodology for the accurate diagnosis of early-stage tumor lesions and guides precise lesion resection during surgery, offering significant potential for clinical application.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cell Line, Tumor
  • Cetuximab / chemistry
  • Contrast Media / chemistry
  • ErbB Receptors
  • Fluorescent Dyes / chemistry
  • Heterocyclic Compounds
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Mice
  • Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Optical Imaging
  • Organometallic Compounds / chemistry
  • Quantum Dots* / chemistry
  • Silicon Dioxide / chemistry
  • Silver Compounds* / chemistry

Substances

  • Silver Compounds
  • silver sulfide
  • Contrast Media
  • gadolinium 1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-N,N',N'',N'''-tetraacetate
  • Cetuximab
  • Fluorescent Dyes
  • Organometallic Compounds
  • Silicon Dioxide
  • ErbB Receptors
  • Heterocyclic Compounds