Affiliation:
1. School of Biomedical Sciences and Engineering Guangzhou International Campus South China University of Technology Guangzhou 511442 China
2. National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction South China University of Technology Guangzhou 510006 China
Abstract
AbstractCancer is one of the most serious threats to human health. Over the past few years, researchers have incrementally uncovered the pivotal role of tumor acidity in tumor formation, development, and treatment. In addition, bioorthogonal reactions have been widely used in tumor diagnosis and therapy, owing to their advantageous characteristics, including small ligand size, biocompatibility, fast reaction kinetics, and high chemospecificity. Consequently, bioorthogonal reactions triggered by tumor acidity have become an emerging strategy in biomedical applications. On this basis, we first elucidate the concept and major strategies of tumor acidity‐triggered bioorthogonal reactions. Additionally, we review the progress in biomedical applications, with a particular focus on their importance in disease diagnosis and treatment. Finally, clinical challenges and future trends are also outlooked.
Funder
National Natural Science Foundation of China
Guangdong Provincial Pearl River Talents Program