Answers are grounded in this paper and cite their sources.
Investigates dual-modality imaging enhancement using nanobubbles in tumors, indicating potential for better diagnosis.
*-weighted MRI. In vitro, biotin-mediated cellular uptake and ROS-induced fusion were validated in A549 cancer cells. In vivo, intratumoral injection of bt-PEG-BR@PFP into dual-tumor xenografts led to a >3.7-fold increase in US signal intensity in ROS-high A549 tumors compared to ROS-low DU145 tumors, which was abolished by the ROS scavenger N-acetylcysteine. Following systemic administration, the nanobubbles accumulated selectively in A549 tumors through biotin-mediated targeting and produced ∼50-fold higher US signal than in DU145 tumors. In contrast, the clinical agent SonoVue showed no such tumor selectivity and ROS-responsive signal enhancement. MRI studies revealed a time-dependent signal drop only in A549 tumors treated with bt-PEG-BR@PFP, consistent with ROS-mediated nanobubble fusion. These results highlight bt-PEG-BR@PFP as a promising and clinically translatable platform for non-invasive, dual-modality imaging of tumor oxidative stress, with potential utility in various ROS-associated pathologies.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Jung et al. (2026) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: