Perovskite nanocrystal probes for intraoperative in vitro pathological detection of IDH1 mutation status in glioma
摘要
This study aimed to construct a perovskite quantum dot probe targeting isocitrate dehydrogenase 1 (IDH1) mutation. The probe is intended to enable rapid in vitro pathological diagnosis of IDH1-mutant glioma, guide surgeons in formulating scientific and rational resection strategies during surgery, and facilitate precise individualized intraoperative treatment for glioma patients.
MethodsVia surface ligand engineering, a perovskite nanocrystal (PNC) probe modified with bromobutyric acid (BBA) was developed in this study. This probe enhances water/oxygen stability and addresses the limitation that restricts the application of perovskite quantum dots as fluorescent probes. The probe was used to stain intraoperative tumor frozen sections to verify its specific recognition capability for IDH1-mutant glioma.
ResultsVerification using 50 glioma frozen sections demonstrated that the probe could accomplish rapid pathological detection within 30 min (with a 5-minute incubation period). Fluorescence imaging showed specific green fluorescence in IDH1-mutant glioma. When compared with genetic testing results, the probe exhibited the following detection performance: sensitivity of 100%, specificity of 84%, positive predictive value of 86.2%, negative predictive value of 100%, and accuracy of 92% (κ = 0.84, P < 0.001).
ConclusionsThis BBA-stabilized perovskite probe enables rapid and specific in vitro detection of IDH1-mutant glioma. It provides real-time guidance for glioma surgery, is expected to assist surgeons in achieving precise resection of glioma, and thus advances the development of precision neuro-oncology.