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The matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are well-known mediators that are activated in tumor progression. MMP2 is a kind of gelatinase in extracellular matrix remodeling and cancer metastasis processes. MMP2 secretion increased in many types of cancer diseases, and its abnormal expression is associated with a poor prognosis. We fabricated a nanocomposite that sensed MMP2 expression by a red and blue light change. This nanocomposite consisted of an upconversion nanoparticle (UCNP), MMP2-sensitive peptide, and CuInS 2 /ZnS quantum dot (CIS/ZnS QD). An UCNP is composed of NaYF 4 :Tm/Yb@NaYF 4 :Nd/Yb, which has multiple emissions at UV/blue-visible wavelengths under 808 nm laser excitation. The conjugated CIS/ZnS QD showed the red-visible fluorescence though the FRET process. The two fluorophores were connected by a MMP2-sensitive peptide to form a novel MMP2 biosensor, named UCNP@p-QD. UCNP@p-QD was highly biocompatible according to cell viability assay. The FRET-based biosensor was employed in the MMP2 determination in vitro and in vivo . Furthermore, it was administrated into the tumor-bearing mouse to check MMP2 expression. UCNP@p-QD could be a promising tool for biological study and biomedical application. In this study, we demonstrated that the CIS/ZnS QD improved the upconversion intensity through a near-infrared-induced FRET process. This nanocomposite has the advantage of light penetration, excellent biocompatibility, and high sensitivity to sense MMP2. The near-infrared-induced composites are a potential inspiration for use in biomedical applications.

Near-Infrared-Activated Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer-Based Nanocomposite to Sense MMP2-Overexpressing Oral Cancer Cells