ChemPlusChem,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
89(6)
Published: Feb. 7, 2024
Metal
ions
such
as
iron,
zinc,
copper,
manganese,
and
calcium
are
essential
for
normal
cellular
processes,
including
DNA
synthesis,
enzyme
activity,
signaling,
oxidative
stress
regulation.
When
the
balance
of
metal
homeostasis
is
disrupted,
it
can
lead
to
various
pathological
conditions,
cancer.
Thus,
understanding
role
in
cancer
has
led
development
anti-tumor
strategies
that
specifically
target
imbalance.
Up
now,
diverse
small
molecule-based
chelators,
ionophores,
complexes,
metal-based
nanomaterials
have
been
developed
restore
metals
or
exploit
dysregulation
therapeutic
purposes.
They
hold
great
promise
inhibiting
tumor
growth,
preventing
metastasis,
enhancing
effectiveness
existing
therapies.
In
this
review,
we
aim
provide
a
comprehensive
summary
employed
modulate
therapy.
Their
modulation
mechanisms
succinctly
described,
their
recent
applications
field
therapy
discussed.
At
end,
limitations
these
approaches
addressed,
potential
avenues
future
developments
explored.
Advanced Healthcare Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(28)
Published: Aug. 7, 2023
Abstract
Cuproptosis,
a
kind
of
newly
recognized
cell
death
modality,
shows
enormous
prospect
in
cancer
treatment.
The
inducer
cuproptosis
has
more
advantages
tumor
therapy,
especially
that
can
trigger
and
chemodynamic
therapy
(CDT)
simultaneously.
However,
is
restricted
to
the
deficiency
intracellular
copper
ions
nonspecific
delivery
copper‐based
ionophores.
Therefore,
high
level
delivery,
responsive
release,
utilizing
synergistic‐function
become
key
on
cuproptosis‐based
oncotherapy.
In
this
work,
cascade
nanosystem
constructed
for
enhanced
CDT.
weak
acidic
environment
cells,
DNA,
zinc
ions,
Cu
+
release
from
nanosystem.
Since
having
superior
performance
mediating
both
Fenton‐like
reaction
cuproptosis,
released
induces
CDT
efficiently,
accompanied
by
2+
generation.
Then
be
converted
into
partially
glutathione
(GSH)
supply
loop
ensure
synergistic
action.
Meanwhile,
consumption
GSH
also
contributes
return.
Finally,
DNA
Zn
form
DNAzyme
shear
catalase‐related
RNA,
resulting
accumulation
hydrogen
peroxide
further
enhancing
combination
therapy.
These
results
provide
promising
nanotherapeutic
platform
may
inspire
design
potential
treatment
based
cuproptosis.
Aggregate,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(3)
Published: Jan. 22, 2024
Abstract
The
induction
of
regulated
cell
death
(RCD)
through
photo/ultrasound
sensitization
therapeutic
agents
has
gained
significant
attention
as
a
vital
approach
to
combat
drug
resistance
in
tumors.
Aggregation‐induced
emission
(AIE)
generate
reactive
oxygen
species
activation,
which
can
synergize
with
RCD
inducers
or
directly
induce
RCD,
ultimately
resulting
the
tumor
cells.
presented
comprehensive
review
delves
into
recent
advancements
AIE
designed
trigger
inducers,
encompassing
apoptosis,
necroptosis,
pyroptosis,
immunogenic
death,
autophagy,
ferroptosis,
and
cuproptosis.
Additionally,
intricate
regulatory
mechanisms
activatory‐AIE
therapeutics
influence
distinct
pathways
are
examined.
A
forward‐looking
perspective
on
future
developments
pertinent
challenges
within
this
exciting
realm
is
presented,
anticipating
continued
evolution
activatable
transformative
enhance
therapy.
Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(30)
Published: Feb. 25, 2024
Abstract
Pyroptosis,
a
new
mode
of
regulatory
cell
death,
holds
promising
prospect
in
tumor
therapy.
The
occurrence
pyroptosis
can
trigger
the
release
damage‐associated
molecular
patterns
(DAMPs)
and
activate
antitumor
immune
response.
Moreover,
enhancing
intracellular
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
generation
effectively
induce
pyroptosis.
Herein,
an
integrated
nanoplatform
(hCZAG)
based
on
zeolitic
imidazolate
framework‐8
(ZIF‐8)
with
Cu
2+
Zn
as
active
nodes
glucose
oxidase
(GOx)
loading
is
constructed
to
evoke
GOx
elevate
hydrogen
peroxide
(H
2
O
)
levels
regulate
unfavorable
microenvironment
(TME).
be
reduced
+
by
endogenous
overexpressed
GSH
both
exert
Fenton‐like
activity
promote
ROS
amplify
oxidative
stress.
In
addition,
accumulation
leads
aggregation
lipoylated
dihydrolipoamide
S‐acetyltransferase
(DLAT),
thus
resulting
cuproptosis.
Notably,
outburst
induced
hCZAG
activates
Caspase‐1
proteins,
cleavage
gasdermin
D
(GSDMD),
induces
Pyroptosis
further
elicits
adaptive
response,
leading
immunogenic
death
(ICD).
This
study
provides
effective
strategies
for
triggering
pyroptosis‐mediated
immunotherapy
achieving
improved
therapeutic
effects.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(35), P. 23941 - 23957
Published: Aug. 22, 2024
Cuproptosis
is
an
emerging
form
of
cell
death
that
relies
on
the
targeted
delivery
copper
ions
to
lipoylated
tricarboxylic
acid
cycle
proteins.
However,
a
major
challenge
associated
with
cuproptosis
its
potential
kill
both
normal
and
tumor
cells
without
discrimination.
Therefore,
it
crucial
develop
strategies
for
precise
intracellular
redox
control
create
effective
cuproptosis-based
therapies.
We
have
introduced
class
nanoagents
called
metabolism
aiming
Cu
National Science Review,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(8)
Published: June 26, 2024
ABSTRACT
Periodontitis
involves
hyperactivated
stromal
cells
that
recruit
immune
cells,
exacerbating
inflammation.
This
study
presents
an
ATP-responsive
metal–organic
framework
(Mg/Zn-MOF)
designed
for
periodontitis
treatment,
utilizing
ion
interference
to
modulate
responses
and
prevent
tissue
destruction.
Addressing
the
challenges
of
synergistic
effects
targeted
delivery
faced
by
traditional
immunomodulatory
nanomaterials,
Mg/Zn-MOF
system
is
activated
extracellular
ATP—a
pivotal
molecule
in
pathology—ensuring
release.
Magnesium
zinc
ions
released
from
synergistically
inhibit
membrane
pore
formation
attenuating
Gasdermin
D
(GSDMD)
expression
activation.
action
curtails
pyroptosis,
lactate
dehydrogenase
IL-1β
release,
thwarting
onset
inflammatory
cascades.
Mechanistically,
intervenes
both
NLRP3/Caspase-1/GSDMD
Caspase-11/GSDMD
pathways
mitigate
pyroptosis.
In
vivo
assessments
confirm
its
effectiveness
diminishing
cell
infiltration
preserving
collagen
integrity,
thereby
safeguarding
against
periodontal
damage
bone
loss.
investigation
highlights
promise
ion-interference
strategies
immunotherapy,
representing
a
significant
stride
developing
therapeutic
approaches.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 19, 2025
Abstract
Oxygen
(O
2
)
tension
within
a
tumor
is
considered
hallmark
of
sonodynamic
therapy
(SDT).
Herein,
multifunctional
nanoregulators,
CMCS‐Au‐SrS
(CAS),
are
reported,
which
assembled
by
carboxymethyl
chitosan(CMCS)
tethered
gold
nanoclusters
(Au
NCs)
as
sonosensitizers
and
sulfurate
donors
strontium
sulfide
nanoparticles
(SrS
NPs),
to
evoke
selective
SDT
in
hypoxic
tumors.
CAS
possess
tumor‐acidity
responsiveness
form
large‐size
aggregated
Au
NCs
with
shortened
bandgap
so
that
effectively
induce
powerful
reactive
oxygen
species
generation.
On
the
other
hand,
acidity
triggers
degradation
SrS
NPs
release
hydrogen
(H
S),
evoking
oxygenation
overcome
hypoxia.
This
junction
accelerated
sonosensiting
ability
boosts
amplified
efficacy.
More
importantly,
specific
glycolysis
induced
acidification
leads
selectively
accumulated
cancer
cells,
further
guaranteeing
execution
advanced
therapeutic
manners.
Additionally,
doping
Nd
3+
endows
second
near‐infrared
fluorescence
facilitate
vivo
tracing
property
good
tissue
penetration
(up
6
mm).
strategy
may
play
pioneering
role
develop
theranostic
reagents
improved
enrichment
capacity
enhanced
hypoxia
Advanced Therapeutics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 3, 2025
Abstract
Copper
plays
a
pivotal
role
in
human
physiology,
particularly
oncology,
acting
both
as
facilitator
of
progression
and
also
potential
avenue
for
advanced
therapeutic
approaches.
Maintaining
copper
homeostasis
is
crucial.
The
dysregulation
implicated
tumor
growth
through
its
involvement
critical
processes
angiogenesis,
proliferation,
metastasis.
elevation
level
the
microenvironment
(TME)
activates
oncogenic
pathways
to
drive
neovascularization
sustained
malignancies.
However,
same
reliance
on
offers
unique
weakness
that
can
be
leveraged
innovative
interventions.
recent
advances
nanomedicine
enable
synthesis
nanostructures
help
modulate
with
precision
offering
multifaceted
approaches
copper‐based
cancer
therapy
controlled
release
mechanism,
optimized
structures
induce
cuproptosis,
selective
eradication
cells
minimum
systemic
toxicity.
This
review
explores
dual
biology,
emphasizing
contribution
tumors
emerging
application
targeted
therapy.
highlights
harnessing
therapies
their
transformative
from
bench
bed
side
novel,
highly
effective,
clinical
safety.