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World J Gastroenterol. Apr 28, 2025; 31(16): 105378
Published online Apr 28, 2025. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v31.i16.105378
Application of aggregation-induced emission materials in gastrointestinal diseases
Yi-Rong Li, Gang Wang, Wen-Ting He, Tao Liu
Yi-Rong Li, Gang Wang, Wen-Ting He, Tao Liu, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, Gansu Province, China
Yi-Rong Li, Gang Wang, Wen-Ting He, Tao Liu, Digestive System Tumor Prevention and Treatment and Translational Medicine Engineering Innovation Center of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, Gansu Province, China
Yi-Rong Li, Gang Wang, Wen-Ting He, Tao Liu, Digestive System Tumor Translational Medicine Engineering Research Center of Gansu Province, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, Gansu Province, China
Yi-Rong Li, Gang Wang, Wen-Ting He, Tao Liu, Gansu Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Oncology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, Gansu Province, China
Wen-Ting He, Tao Liu, The Second Hospital & Clinical Medical School, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730030, Gansu Province, China
Co-corresponding authors: Wen-Ting He and Tao Liu.
Author contributions: Li YR and Wang G wrote the paper; He WT and Liu T reviewed the literature, designed the outline and coordinated the writing of the paper; All authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript. Liu T and He WT contributed equally to this work as co-corresponding authors. The designation of co-corresponding authors reflects the relevant responsibilities and task distribution for completing the research, as well as our team spirit of cooperation. This promotes comprehensive research on the topic.
Supported by The Science and Technology Program of Gansu Province, No. 23JRRA1015.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Tao Liu, PhD, Professor, The Second Hospital & Clinical Medical School, Lanzhou University, No. 82 Cuiyingmen, Chengguan District, Lanzhou 730030, Gansu Province, China. liut@lzu.edu.cn
Received: January 22, 2025
Revised: March 12, 2025
Accepted: April 11, 2025
Published online: April 28, 2025
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Core Tip: Scientists have found extensive applications for aggregation-induced emission (AIE) materials throughout numerous fields. With continuous innovation and development, AIE materials have demonstrated great potential in the imaging, diagnosis, and treatment of various diseases. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the application of AIE materials in gastrointestinal pathogens and diseases, including inflammatory bowel disease and gastrointestinal tumors, such as oral cancer, esophageal cancer, gastric cancer, and colorectal cancer.