Ran Mo

Works (10)

Updated: March 4th, 2026 19:49

2015 article

A dual wavelength-activatable gold nanorod complex for synergistic cancer treatment

Pacardo, D. B., Neupane, B., Rikard, S. M., Lu, Y., Mo, R., Mishra, S. R., … Gu, Z. (2015, January 1). Nanoscale, Vol. 7, pp. 12096–12103.

By: D. Pacardo n, B. Neupane n, S. Rikard n, Y. Lu n, R. Mo n, S. Mishra n, J. Tracy n , G. Wang n, F. Ligler n, Z. Gu n

Contributors: D. Pacardo n, B. Neupane n, S. Rikard n, Y. Lu n, R. Mo n, S. Mishra n, J. Tracy n , G. Wang n, F. Ligler n, Z. Gu n

MeSH headings : Antineoplastic Agents / chemistry; Antineoplastic Agents / pharmacology; Drug Screening Assays, Antitumor; Gold / chemistry; Gold / pharmacology; HeLa Cells; Humans; Infrared Rays; Nanotubes / chemistry; Neoplasms / drug therapy; Photochemotherapy
topics (OpenAlex): Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery; Nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics; Gold and Silver Nanoparticles Synthesis and Applications; Nanocluster Synthesis and Applications
TL;DR: This multifunctional AuNR-based system represents a novel theranostic strategy for spatiotemporal delivery of anticancer therapeutics and demonstrates enhanced anticancer efficacy through the synergistic combination of promoted drug release upon ultraviolet (UV) light irradiation and photothermal therapy upon infrared (IR) irradiation. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2015 article

ATP-responsive DNA-graphene hybrid nanoaggregates for anticancer drug delivery

Mo, R., Jiang, T., Sun, W., & Gu, Z. (2015, February 14). Biomaterials.

By: R. Mo n, T. Jiang n, W. Sun n & Z. Gu n

author keywords: ATP responsive; Graphene oxide; DNA; Drug delivery; Nanomedicine
MeSH headings : Adenosine Triphosphate / pharmacology; Antineoplastic Agents / pharmacology; Cell Death / drug effects; DNA, Single-Stranded / chemistry; Doxorubicin / pharmacology; Drug Delivery Systems; Endocytosis / drug effects; Graphite / chemistry; HeLa Cells; Humans; Intracellular Space / metabolism; Nanoparticles / chemistry; Particle Size; Spectrometry, Fluorescence
topics (OpenAlex): Graphene and Nanomaterials Applications; Graphene research and applications; Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques
TL;DR: This study applied adenosine-5'-triphosphate (ATP), the primary "energy molecule", as a trigger for enhanced release of preloaded drugs responding to the intracellular ATP concentration that is significantly higher than the extracellular level, for targeted on-demand delivery of anticancer drugs inside specific cells. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2014 article

ATP-triggered anticancer drug delivery

Mo, R., Jiang, T., DiSanto, R., Tai, W., & Gu, Z. (2014, March 11). Nature Communications.

By: R. Mo n, T. Jiang n, R. DiSanto n, W. Tai  n & Z. Gu*

MeSH headings : Adenosine Triphosphate / chemistry; Animals; Antineoplastic Agents / administration & dosage; Antineoplastic Agents / pharmacokinetics; Apoptosis; Cell Line; Cell Line, Tumor; Doxorubicin / administration & dosage; Doxorubicin / pharmacokinetics; Drug Carriers / chemistry; Female; Humans; MCF-7 Cells; Mice; Mice, Nude; Nanoparticles / chemistry; Polymers / chemistry; Xenograft Model Antitumor Assays
topics (OpenAlex): RNA Interference and Gene Delivery; Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery; Nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics
TL;DR: Nanocarriers are developed that take advantage of high ATP levels in tumour cells and show that these nanoparticles encapsulating the chemotherapeutic doxorubicin can inhibit tumour growth in mice. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2014 article

Bio-Inspired Synthetic Nanovesicles for Glucose-Responsive Release of Insulin

Tai, W., Mo, R., Di, J., Subramanian, V., Gu, X., Buse, J. B., & Gu, Z. (2014, September 30). Biomacromolecules.

By: W. Tai n, R. Mo n, J. Di n, V. Subramanian n, X. Gu n, J. Buse *, Z. Gu n

MeSH headings : Animals; Blood Glucose / drug effects; Diabetes Mellitus, Experimental / drug therapy; Diabetes Mellitus, Experimental / metabolism; Drug Delivery Systems / methods; Gluconates / chemistry; Glucose / administration & dosage; Glucose / chemistry; Glucose Oxidase / metabolism; Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; Insulin / administration & dosage; Insulin / chemistry; Male; Mice; Mice, Inbred C57BL; Polymers / administration & dosage; Polymers / chemistry
topics (OpenAlex): Lipid Membrane Structure and Behavior; Electrochemical sensors and biosensors; Hydrogels: synthesis, properties, applications
TL;DR: In vivo experiments demonstrate that a single injection of the developed nanovesicle facilitated stabilization of the blood glucose levels in the normoglycemic state (<200 mg/dL) for up to 5 days. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2014 article

Cocoon-Like Self-Degradable DNA Nanoclew for Anticancer Drug Delivery

Sun, W., Jiang, T., Lu, Y., Reiff, M., Mo, R., & Gu, Z. (2014, October 13). Journal of the American Chemical Society.

By: W. Sun n, T. Jiang n, Y. Lu n, M. Reiff n, R. Mo n & Z. Gu n

MeSH headings : Antineoplastic Agents / chemistry; Antineoplastic Agents / pharmacology; DNA / chemistry; DNA / metabolism; Deoxyribonucleases / metabolism; Doxorubicin / chemistry; Doxorubicin / pharmacology; Drug Carriers / chemistry; Drug Carriers / metabolism; Drug Liberation; Humans; MCF-7 Cells; Models, Molecular; Molecular Conformation; Nanoparticles / chemistry
topics (OpenAlex): Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques; RNA Interference and Gene Delivery; DNA and Nucleic Acid Chemistry
TL;DR: In an acidic environment, the activity of DNase I was activated through the acid-triggered shedding of the polymeric shell of the NCa, resulting in the cocoon-like self-degradation of the NCl and promoting the release of DOX for enhanced therapeutic efficacy. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2014 article

Emerging micro- and nanotechnology based synthetic approaches for insulin delivery

Mo, R., Jiang, T., Di, J., Tai, W., & Gu, Z. (2014, January 1). Chemical Society Reviews.

By: R. Mo n, T. Jiang n, J. Di n, W. Tai  n & Z. Gu n

MeSH headings : Diabetes Mellitus / drug therapy; Drug Delivery Systems; Equipment Design; Humans; Insulin / administration & dosage; Insulin / therapeutic use; Insulin Infusion Systems; Nanotechnology / instrumentation
topics (OpenAlex): Advanced Drug Delivery Systems; Advancements in Transdermal Drug Delivery; Diabetes Management and Research
TL;DR: This review outlines recent developments in the controlled delivery of insulin, including oral, nasal, pulmonary, transdermal, subcutaneous and closed-loop insulin delivery. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2014 article

Enhanced Anticancer Efficacy by ATP‐Mediated Liposomal Drug Delivery

Mo, R., Jiang, T., & Gu, Z. (2014, April 24). Angewandte Chemie International Edition.

By: R. Mo n, T. Jiang n & Z. Gu n

author keywords: ATP; drug delivery; liposomes; nanomedicine; stimuli-responsive materials
MeSH headings : Adenosine Triphosphate / metabolism; Animals; Drug Delivery Systems / methods; Humans; Liposomes / metabolism; MCF-7 Cells; Mice; Nanomedicine / methods
topics (OpenAlex): Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques; RNA Interference and Gene Delivery; Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery
TL;DR: Directly delivering extrinsic liposomal ATP promoted the drug release from the fusogenic liposome in the acidic intracellular compartments upon a pH-sensitive membrane fusion and anticancer efficacy was enhanced both in vitro and in vivo. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2014 article

Gel–Liposome‐Mediated Co‐Delivery of Anticancer Membrane‐Associated Proteins and Small‐Molecule Drugs for Enhanced Therapeutic Efficacy

Jiang, T., Mo, R., Bellotti, A., Zhou, J., & Gu, Z. (2014, January 2). Advanced Functional Materials.

By: T. Jiang n, R. Mo n, A. Bellotti  n, J. Zhou * & Z. Gu n

author keywords: drug delivery; combination cancer therapy; site-specific delivery; nanomedicine; apoptosis
topics (OpenAlex): RNA Interference and Gene Delivery; Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques; Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery
TL;DR: With the programmed choreography, Gelipo significantly improves the inhibition of the tumor growth in the MDA‐MB‐231 xenograft tumor animal model. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2014 article

Recent Progress in Multidrug Delivery to Cancer Cells by Liposomes

Mo, R., Jiang, T., & Gu, Z. (2014, June 1). Nanomedicine.

By: R. Mo n, T. Jiang n & Z. Gu n

author keywords: chemotherapy; co-delivery; combination cancer therapy; drug delivery; gene therapy; liposome; protein therapy
MeSH headings : Antineoplastic Agents / administration & dosage; Drug Delivery Systems; Genetic Therapy; Humans; Liposomes / chemistry; Neoplasms / drug therapy; Neoplasms / therapy
topics (OpenAlex): Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery; RNA Interference and Gene Delivery; Lipid Membrane Structure and Behavior
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2014 article

Self-folded redox/acid dual-responsive nanocarriers for anticancer drug delivery

Lu, Y., Mo, R., Tai, W., Sun, W., Pacardo, D. B., Qian, C., … Gu, Z. (2014, October 21). Chemical Communications.

By: Y. Lu n, R. Mo n, W. Tai n, W. Sun n, D. Pacardo n, C. Qian  n, Q. Shen *, F. Ligler n, Z. Gu n

MeSH headings : Antineoplastic Agents / administration & dosage; Antineoplastic Agents / chemistry; Cell Survival / drug effects; Doxorubicin / administration & dosage; Doxorubicin / chemistry; Drug Carriers / administration & dosage; Drug Carriers / chemistry; Folic Acid / administration & dosage; Folic Acid / chemistry; Glutathione / chemistry; HeLa Cells; Humans; Nanoparticles / administration & dosage; Nanoparticles / chemistry; Oxidation-Reduction; Peptides / chemistry; Polyethylene Glycols / chemistry
topics (OpenAlex): Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery; Nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics; RNA Interference and Gene Delivery
TL;DR: Self-folded redox/acid dual-responsive nanocarriers developed for physiologically triggered delivery of anticancer drugs suggest their potential as a promising formulation for tumor-targeted chemotherapy. (via Semantic Scholar)
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