Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(36)
Published: April 12, 2024
Abstract
Amyloid‐β
(Aβ)
pathway
is
positioned
as
the
center
for
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
pathophysiology.
Viable
drugs
targeting
Aβ
are
developed
with
promising
outcomes.
Meanwhile,
most
current
approaches
focused
on
inhibition
of
fibrillization
or
elimination
plaques
by
immunotherapeutic
strategies.
Here,
near‐infrared
(NIR)
photothermal
polypyrrole
nanoparticles
coated
peptide‐polyphenol
to
both
inhibit
and
disaggregate
fibrils
synergistically.
obviously
inhibited
after
being
treated
nanoparticles.
Besides
fibrillization,
amount
gradually
reduced
time
38.0%
when
co‐incubated
nanoparticles,
indicating
desired
disaggregation
capability
against
fibrils.
In
addition,
faster
more
observed
irradiation
NIR
light.
cellular
studies
also
verified
that
this
nanoparticle
able
effectively
reduce
cytotoxicity
toward
PC12
cells
through
disaggregating
toxic
aggregates
maintaining
integral
membrane
structure.
Hence,
peptide‐polyphenol‐coated
provides
a
new
perspective
fibrils,
which
can
serve
approach
anti‐amyloidosis.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
36(8)
Published: Oct. 11, 2023
Abstract
Activating
the
strong
immune
system
is
a
key
initiative
to
counteract
dormant
tumors
and
prevent
recurrence.
Herein,
self‐destructive
multienzymatically
active
copper‐quinone‐GOx
nanoparticles
(abbreviated
as
CQG
NPs)
have
been
designed
induce
harmonious
balanced
pyroptosis
cuproptosis
using
“Tai
Chi
mindset”
awaken
response
for
suppressing
recurrent
tumors.
This
cleverly
material
can
disrupt
antioxidant
defense
mechanism
of
tumor
cells
by
inhibiting
nuclear
factor‐erythroid
2‐related
factor
2
(NRF2)‐quinone
oxidoreductase
1
(NQO1)
signaling
pathway.
Furthermore,
combined
with
its
excellent
multienzyme
activity,
it
activates
NOD‐like
receptor
protein
3
(NLRP3)‐mediated
pyroptosis.
Meanwhile,
be
triggered
copper
ions
released
from
disintegration
NPs
sensitivity
cancer
enhanced
through
depletion
endogenous
chelators
via
Michael
addition
reaction
between
glutathione
(GSH)
quinone
ligand,
oxygen
production
catalase‐like
reaction,
starvation‐induced
glucose
deficiency.
More
importantly,
NPs‐induced
promote
immunosuppressive
microenvironment
(TME)
remodeling,
enhance
infiltration
into
tumor,
activate
robust
systemic
immunity.
Collectively,
this
study
provides
new
strategy
resist
dormancy,
recurrence,
improve
clinical
prognosis
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
17(20), P. 19581 - 19599
Published: Oct. 11, 2023
Transition
metal
elements,
such
as
copper,
play
diverse
and
pivotal
roles
in
oncology.
They
act
constituents
of
metalloenzymes
involved
cellular
metabolism,
function
signaling
molecules
to
regulate
the
proliferation
metastasis
tumors,
are
integral
components
metal-based
anticancer
drugs.
Notably,
recent
research
reveals
that
excessive
copper
can
also
modulate
occurrence
programmed
cell
death
(PCD),
known
cuprotosis,
cancer
cells.
This
modulation
occurs
through
disruption
tumor
metabolism
induction
proteotoxic
stress.
discovery
uncovers
a
mode
interaction
between
transition
metals
proteins,
emphasizing
intricate
link
homeostasis
metabolism.
Moreover,
they
provide
innovative
therapeutic
strategies
for
precise
diagnosis
treatment
malignant
tumors.
At
crossroads
chemistry
oncology,
we
undertake
comprehensive
review
elucidating
molecular
mechanisms
underpinning
cuproptosis.
Additionally,
summarize
current
nanotherapeutic
approaches
target
cuproptosis
an
overview
available
laboratory
clinical
methods
monitoring
this
process.
In
context
emerging
concepts,
challenges,
opportunities,
emphasize
significant
potential
nanotechnology
advancement
field.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(29)
Published: Feb. 23, 2024
Abstract
Autophagy,
a
lysosome‐involved
degradation
pathway,
as
self‐protective
cellular
process,
always
weakens
the
efficiency
of
tumor
therapies.
Herein,
for
first
time,
biodegradable
copper
(Cu)
ions
doped
layered
double
hydroxide
(Cu‐LDH)
nanoparticles
are
reported
cancer
immunotherapy
via
lysosomal
rupture‐mediated
“Broken
Window
Effect”.
Only
injection
Cu‐LDH
single
therapeutic
agent
achieves
various
organelles
destruction
after
rupture,
well
abnormal
aggregation
Cu
in
cells
cuproptosis
and
pyroptosis.
More
importantly,
autophagy
inhibition
caused
by
rupture
improves
overload‐mediated
pyroptosis
blocking
lysosome‐mediated
bulk
leading
to
good
anti‐tumor
immune
responses
ultimately
high‐efficiency
growth
inhibition.
This
Effect”
provides
new
paradigm
enhanced
therapy.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 12, 2024
Abstract
Manufacturing
whole
cancer
cell
vaccines
(WCCV)
with
both
biosafety
and
efficacy
is
crucial
for
tumor
immunotherapy.
Pyroptotic
cells,
due
to
their
highly
immunogenic
properties,
present
a
promising
avenue
the
development
of
WCCV.
However,
successful
WCCV
based
on
pyroptotic
cells
yet
be
accomplished.
Here,
facile
strategy
that
utilized
photocatalytic
carbon
dots
(CDs)
induce
pyroptosis
fabricating
reported.
Photocatalytic
CDs
are
capable
generating
substantial
amounts
hydroxyl
radicals
can
effectively
decrease
cytoplasmic
pH
values
under
white
light
irradiation.
This
process
efficiently
triggers
through
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)‐mitochondria‐caspase
3‐gasdermin
E
pathway
proton
motive
force‐driven
mitochondrial
ATP
synthesis
pathway.
Moreover,
in
vitro,
these
CDs‐induced
(PCIP)
hyperactivate
macrophage
(M0–M1)
upregulation
major
histocompatibility
complex
class
II
expression.
In
vivo,
PCIP
induced
specific
immune‐preventive
effects
melanoma
breast
mouse
models
anticancer
immune
memory,
demonstrating
effective
work
provides
novel
insights
inducing
bridges
gap
fabrication
cells.
Cell Communication and Signaling,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: May 1, 2024
Copper
plays
vital
roles
in
numerous
cellular
processes
and
its
imbalance
can
lead
to
oxidative
stress
dysfunction.
Recent
research
has
unveiled
a
unique
form
of
copper-induced
cell
death,
termed
cuproptosis,
which
differs
from
known
death
mechanisms.
This
process
involves
the
interaction
copper
with
lipoylated
tricarboxylic
acid
cycle
enzymes,
causing
protein
aggregation
death.
Recently,
growing
number
studies
have
explored
link
between
cuproptosis
cancer
development.
review
comprehensively
examines
systemic
metabolism
copper,
including
tumor-related
signaling
pathways
influenced
by
copper.
It
delves
into
discovery
mechanisms
connection
various
cancers.
Additionally,
suggests
potential
treatments
using
ionophores
that
induce
combination
small
molecule
drugs,
for
precision
therapy
specific
types.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(45)
Published: Sept. 17, 2024
Abstract
The
overexpression
of
polyamines
in
tumor
cells
contributes
to
the
establishment
immunosuppressive
microenvironment
and
facilitates
growth.
Here,
it
have
ingeniously
designed
multifunctional
copper‐piceatannol/HA
nanopills
(Cu‐Pic/HA
NPs)
that
effectively
cause
total
intracellular
depletion
by
inhibiting
synthesis,
depleting
polyamines,
impairing
uptake,
resulting
enhanced
pyroptosis
cuproptosis,
thus
activating
a
powerful
immune
response
achieve
anti‐tumor
therapy.
Mitochondrial
dysfunction
from
overall
not
only
leads
surge
copper
ions
mitochondria,
thereby
causing
aggregation
toxic
proteins
induce
but
also
triggers
accumulation
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
within
which
further
upregulates
expression
zDHHC5
zDHHC9
promote
palmitoylation
gasdermin
D
(GSDMD)
GSDMD‐N,
ultimately
inducing
pyroptosis.
Then
occurrence
cuproptosis
is
conductive
remodel
microenvironment,
responses
growth
metastasis.
This
therapeutic
strategy
through
comprehensive
provides
novel
template
for
cancer
immunotherapy.
Journal of Materials Chemistry B,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(8), P. 2006 - 2014
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
A
mitochondrial
targeting
copper
dithiocarbamate
induces
intense
immunogenic
cuproptosis
in
cancer
cells
and
macrophage
M1
polarization.
This
emphasizes
the
potential
of
inducers
immunotherapy.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
17(20), P. 20445 - 20461
Published: Oct. 6, 2023
Radiotherapy
is
inevitably
accompanied
by
some
degree
of
radiation
resistance,
which
leads
to
local
recurrence
and
even
therapeutic
failure.
To
overcome
this
limitation,
herein,
we
report
the
room-temperature
synthesis
an
iodine-
ferrocene-loaded
covalent
organic
framework
(COF)
nanozyme,
termed
TADI-COF-Fc,
for
enhancement
radiotherapeutic
efficacy
in
treatment
radioresistant
esophageal
cancer.
The
iodine
atoms
on
COF
not
only
exerted
a
direct
effect
radiotherapy,
increasing
its
X-ray
absorption,
but
also
promoted
radiolysis
water,
increased
production
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS).
In
addition,
ferrocene
surface
decoration
disrupted
redox
homeostasis
levels
hydroxyl
lipid
peroxide
radicals
depleting
intracellular
antioxidants.
Both
vitro
vivo
experiments
substantiated
excellent
response
TADI-COF-Fc.
This
study
demonstrates
potential
COF-based
multinanozymes
as
radiosensitizers
suggests
possible
integration
strategy
combination
oncotherapy.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10(30)
Published: Sept. 8, 2023
Radiotherapy
(RT),
a
widely
used
clinical
treatment
modality
for
cancer,
uses
high-energy
irradiation
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
production
and
DNA
damage.
However,
its
therapeutic
effect
is
primarily
limited
owing
to
insufficient
damage
tumors
harmful
effects
on
normal
tissues.
Herein,
core-shell
structure
of
metal-semiconductors
(Au@AgBiS2
nanoparticles)
that
can
function
as
pyroptosis
inducers
both
kill
cancer
cells
directly
trigger
robust
anti-tumor
immune
against
4T1
triple-negative
murine
breast
metastasis
rationally
designed.
Metal-semiconductor
composites
enhance
the
generation
considerable
ROS
simultaneously
RT
sensitization.
Moreover,
Au@AgBiS2
,
inducer,
induces
caspase-3
protein
activation,
gasdermin
E
cleavage,
release
damage-associated
molecular
patterns.
In
vivo
studies
in
BALB/c
mice
reveal
nanoparticles
combined
with
exhibit
remarkable
antitumor
activity,
preventing
tumor
growth,
lung
metastasis.
Therefore,
this
an
alternative
designing
highly
effective
radiosensitizers
radioimmunotherapy.