Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(23)
Published: March 17, 2023
Abstract
Carbon
monoxide
(CO)
is
an
endogenous
signaling
molecule
with
broad
therapeutic
effects.
Here,
a
multifunctional
X‐ray‐triggered
carbon
and
manganese
dioxide
(MnO
2
)
generation
nanoplatform
based
on
metal
carbonyl
scintillating
nanoparticles
(SCNPs)
reported.
Attributed
to
the
radioluminescent
characteristic
of
SCNPs,
UV‐responsive
Mn
10
not
only
indirectly
activated
release
CO
by
X‐ray
but
can
also
be
degraded
into
MnO
.
A
high
dose
used
as
glycolytic
inhibitor
for
tumor
suppression;
it
will
sensitize
cells
radiotherapy.
Meanwhile
,
photolytic
byproduct
has
both
glutathione
(GSH)
depletion
Fenton‐like
2+
delivery
properties
produce
highly
toxic
hydroxyl
radical
(⋅OH)
in
tumors.
Thus,
this
strategy
realize
X‐ray‐activated
release,
GSH
depletion,
⋅OH
cascade
cancer
radiosensitization.
Furthermore,
vivo
demonstrates
MRI
contrast
effect,
making
potential
theranostic
nanoplatform.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(16)
Published: Feb. 21, 2024
Abstract
Cancer
cells
typically
display
redox
imbalance
compared
with
normal
due
to
increased
metabolic
rate,
accumulated
mitochondrial
dysfunction,
elevated
cell
signaling,
and
accelerated
peroxisomal
activities.
This
may
regulate
gene
expression,
alter
protein
stability,
modulate
existing
cellular
programs,
resulting
in
inefficient
treatment
modalities.
Therapeutic
strategies
targeting
intra‐
or
extracellular
states
of
cancer
at
varying
state
progression
trigger
programmed
death
if
exceeded
a
certain
threshold,
enabling
therapeutic
selectivity
overcoming
resistance
radiotherapy
chemotherapy.
Nanotechnology
provides
new
opportunities
for
modulating
their
excellent
designability
high
reactivity.
Various
nanomaterials
are
widely
researched
enhance
highly
reactive
substances
(free
radicals)
production,
disrupt
the
endogenous
antioxidant
defense
systems,
both.
Here,
physiological
features
described
challenges
illustrated.
Then,
that
classified
elaborated
upon
based
on
ability
target
regulations.
Finally,
future
perspectives
this
field
proposed.
It
is
hoped
review
guidance
design
nanomaterials‐based
approaches
involving
therapy,
especially
cancers
resistant
chemotherapy,
etc.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(30)
Published: March 14, 2024
Abstract
Malignant
pleural
effusion
(MPE)
poses
a
significant
challenge
in
local
treatment,
primarily
attributed
to
its
intricate
tumor
immune
microenvironment.
The
immunosuppression
of
natural
killer
(NK)
cells
within
the
microenvironment,
exacerbated
by
selenium
(Se)
deficiency,
constitutes
pivotal
treatment
bottleneck.
Building
upon
prior
investigations,
this
study
delves
into
impact
and
mechanisms
functionalized
lentinan
nanoparticles
(LET‐SeNPs)
on
NK
MPE,
presenting
novel
strategy
for
lung
adenocarcinoma
with
malignant
(MPE‐LA).
synergistic
application
LET‐SeNPs
serves
replenish
Se
levels
modulate
cells,
augment
their
quantity,
restore
enhance
functionality.
Additionally,
facilitate
activation
through
TrxR1‐IL18RAP‐pSTAT3
pathway,
resulting
effective
cancer
cell
eradication
reduced
production.
Furthermore,
pre‐stimulation
LET‐SeNPs,
combined
CAR‐NK
therapy,
harnesses
innate
system,
exhibiting
potent
anti‐tumor
effect.
This
research
introduces
compelling
advance
clinical
implementation
targeted
nanomaterials
or
lead
compounds
explicit
targets
mechanisms,
thereby
enhancing
therapy
comprehensive
diagnosis
MPE.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(29)
Published: June 3, 2024
Abstract
Exploring
efficient
and
low‐toxicity
radiosensitizers
to
break
through
the
bottleneck
of
radiation
tolerance,
immunosuppression
poor
prognosis
remains
one
critical
developmental
challenges
in
radiotherapy.
Nanoheterojunctions,
due
their
unique
physicochemical
properties,
have
demonstrated
excellent
radiosensitization
effects
energy
deposition
lifting
tumor
radiotherapy
inhibition.
Herein,
they
doped
selenium
(Se)
into
prussian
blue
(PB)
construct
a
nano‐heterojunction
(Se@PB),
which
could
promote
increase
Fe
2+
/Fe
3+
ratio
conversion
Se
high
valence
state
with
introduction.
The
‐Se‐Fe
electron
transfer
chain
accelerates
rate
on
surface
nanoparticles,
turn
endows
it
X‐ray
transport
capability,
enhances
physical
sensitivity.
Furthermore,
Se@PB
induces
glutathione
(GSH)
depletion
accumulation
pro‐Fenton
reaction,
thereby
disturbs
redox
balance
cells
biochemical
sensitivity
As
an
radiosensitizer,
effectively
induced
mitochondrial
dysfunction
DNA
damage,
promotes
cell
apoptosis
synergistic
cervical
cancer
This
study
elucidates
mechanism
Se‐doped
nanoheterojunction
from
perspective
biochemistry
provides
low‐toxic
strategy
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(38)
Published: Aug. 9, 2024
The
highly
immunosuppressive
tumor
microenvironment
(TME)
restricts
the
efficient
activation
of
immune
responses.
To
restore
surveillance
system
for
robust
activation,
vast
efforts
are
devoted
to
normalizing
TME.
Here,
a
manganese-doped
layered
double
hydroxide
(Mn-LDH)
is
developed
potent
anti-tumor
immunity
by
reversing
Mn-LDH
synthesized
via
one-step
hydrothermal
method.
In
addition
inherent
proton
neutralization
capacity
LDH,
introduction
manganese
oxide
endows
LDH
with
an
additional
ability
produce
oxygen.
effectively
releases
Mn
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 23, 2025
Abstract
Abnormal
expression
of
transmembrane
mucin
16
(MUC16)
in
ovarian
cancer
(OC)
can
promote
progression
epithelial–mesenchymal
transformation,
enhance
tumor
cell
proliferation,
migration,
and
invasion.
Therefore,
herein
a
targeted
therapeutic
high‐valence
selenium
(Se)
nanomedicine
(MUC16‐SeMnf@Res)
is
designed,
which
target
MUC16
to
recognize
OC
simultaneously
inhibit
achieve
efficient
treatment
OC.
The
valence
bidirectional
editing
strategy
used
design
synthesize
Se
nanosystem
(SeMnf)
through
triggering
redox
reaction
between
triclinic
manganese
dioxide
nanoflower
(Mnf),
inducing
the
conversion
4+
Mn
2+
.
increased
ratio
within
SeMnf
disrupt
intracellular
homeostasis
by
glutathione
(GSH)
depletion
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
overproduction.
Moreover,
effects
ROS
overproduction
are
further
amplified
loaded
resveratrol
(Res),
significantly
induces
mitochondrial
dysfunction
inhibited
expression,
then
promoting
caspase‐activated
apoptosis
as
well
migration
inhibitory.
Taken
together,
this
study
not
only
sheds
light
on
important
role
designing
OC‐targeting
drugs,
but
also
provides
simple
translational
developing
nanotherapeutics
with
strong
redox‐homeostasis
disrupting
capability
realize
MUC16‐targeting
therapy.