Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 27, 2024
Abstract
Pyroptosis
inducer,
a
powerful
anti‐tumor
agent
that
causes
obvious
programmed
cell
death
and
immune
stimulation,
has
been
challenged
to
trigger
specific
pyroptotic
tumor
while
keeping
pyroptosis
silence
in
normal
cells.
Here,
an
intelligent
inducer
is
reported
acts
as
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
scavenger
cells
keep
silence,
serving
ROS
generator
induce
dependent
on
high
hydrogen
peroxide
levels
near‐infrared
laser
irradiation.
This
switchable
activity
ensures
this
precisely
kill
the
with
augmented
immunogenicity
causing
minimal
damage
Moreover,
catalase‐like
endows
overcome
limitation
of
hypoxia
generation
show
significant
activation,
further
initiating
response
inhibit
metastases
vivo.
study
provides
valuable
insights
into
design
new
controllable
specifically
for
precise
therapy
side
effects.
Journal of Hematology & Oncology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(1)
Published: Aug. 16, 2024
Cuproptosis
is
a
newly
identified
form
of
cell
death
induced
by
excessive
copper
(Cu)
accumulation
within
cells.
Mechanistically,
cuproptosis
results
from
Cu-induced
aggregation
dihydrolipoamide
S-acetyltransferase,
correlated
with
the
mitochondrial
tricarboxylic
acid
cycle
and
loss
iron–sulfur
cluster
proteins,
ultimately
resulting
in
proteotoxic
stress
triggering
death.
Recently,
has
garnered
significant
interest
tumor
research
due
to
its
potential
as
crucial
therapeutic
strategy
against
cancer.
In
this
review,
we
summarized
cellular
molecular
mechanisms
relationship
other
types
Additionally,
reviewed
current
drugs
or
strategies
available
induce
cells,
including
Cu
ionophores,
small
compounds,
nanomedicine.
Furthermore,
targeted
metabolism
specific
regulatory
genes
cancer
therapy
enhance
sensitivity
cuproptosis.
Finally,
discussed
feasibility
targeting
overcome
chemotherapy
immunotherapy
resistance
suggested
future
directions.
This
study
that
could
open
new
avenues
for
developing
therapy.
Small,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 5, 2025
Copper-based
nanoparticles
have
garnered
significant
interest
in
cancer
therapy
due
to
their
ability
induce
oxidative
stress
and
cuproptosis
cells.
However,
antitumor
effectiveness
is
constrained
by
the
dynamic
redox
balance
metabolic
shift
between
phosphorylation
glycolysis.
Here,
a
polydopamine-coated
copper-α-ketoglutaric
acid
(α-KG)
coordination
polymer
nanoparticle
(CKPP)
designed
for
combined
pyroptosis-cuproptosis
immunotherapy
amplifying
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
production
regulating
cellular
metabolism.
The
intracellular
imbalance
achieved
through
synergistic
effects
of
α-KG-induced
mitochondrial
reprogramming,
photothermally
enhanced
superoxide
dismutase-like
activity
polydopamine,
glutathione
depletion
copper
ions.
multifaceted
modulation
results
substantial
increase
ROS
levels,
triggering
subsequent
pyroptosis
Furthermore,
α-KG
shifts
metabolism
from
glycolysis
phosphorylation,
thereby
enhancing
induced
combination
dyshomeostasis
inhibition
potent
enhancement
pyroptosis-cuproptosis-mediated
therapy.
In
murine
model
colorectal
cancer,
CKPP
exhibited
remarkable
anticancer
effect,
achieving
tumor
rate
96.3%
complete
eradication
two
out
five
cases.
Overall,
this
bio-engineered
metal-organic
nanocomposite
demonstrates
potential
treating
immunotherapy.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 10, 2025
Abstract
Metastasis,
the
leading
cause
of
mortality
in
cancer
patients,
presents
challenges
for
conventional
photodynamic
therapy
(PDT)
due
to
its
reliance
on
localized
light
and
oxygen
application
tumors.
To
overcome
these
limitations,
a
self‐sustained
organelle‐mimicking
nanoreactor
is
developed
here
with
programmable
DNA
switches
that
enables
bio‐chem‐photocatalytic
cascade‐driven
starvation‐photodynamic
synergistic
against
tumor
metastasis.
Emulating
compartmentalization
positional
assembly
strategies
found
living
cells,
this
nano‐organelle
reactor
allows
quantitative
co‐compartmentalization
multiple
functional
modules
designed
self‐illuminating
chemiexcited
PDT
system.
Within
space‐confined
nanoreactor,
biofuel
glucose
converted
hydrogen
peroxide
(H
2
O
)
which
enhances
luminol‐based
chemiluminescence
(CL),
consequently
driving
generation
photochemical
singlet
(
1
via
resonance
energy
transfer.
Meanwhile,
hemoglobin
functions
as
synchronized
supplier
both
oxidation
PDT,
while
also
exhibiting
peroxidase‐like
activity
produce
hydroxyl
radicals
(·OH).
Crucially,
keeps
switching
off
normal
tissues,
on‐demand
activation
tumors
through
toehold‐mediated
strand
displacement.
These
findings
demonstrate
self‐sufficient
precise
striking
tumors,
promising
paradigm
managing
highly
metastatic
cancers.
Journal of Materials Chemistry B,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
This
review
discusses
the
recent
developments
in
copper-based
nanomaterials
that
utilize
copper-induced
cell
death,
categorized
by
materials
systems,
while
highlighting
limitations
of
current
cuproptosis
related
nanomaterials.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 3, 2025
Abstract
Periodic
table
of
chemical
elements
serves
as
the
foundation
material
chemistry,
impacting
human
health
in
many
different
ways.
It
contributes
to
creation,
growth,
and
manipulation
functional
metallic,
ceramic,
metalloid,
polymeric,
carbon‐based
materials
on
near
an
atomic
scale.
Recent
nanotechnology
advancements
have
revolutionized
field
biomedical
engineering
tackle
longstanding
clinical
challenges.
The
use
nano‐biomaterials
has
gained
traction
medicine,
specifically
areas
nano‐immunoengineering
treat
inflammatory
infectious
diseases.
Two‐dimensional
(2D)
nanomaterials
been
found
possess
high
bioactive
surface
area
compatibility
with
mammalian
cells
at
controlled
doses.
Furthermore,
these
biomaterials
intrinsic
immunomodulatory
properties,
which
is
crucial
for
their
application
immuno‐nanomedicine.
While
significant
progress
made
understanding
bioactivity
biocompatibility,
exact
responses
mechanisms
are
still
being
explored.
Current
work
outlines
innovative
“immunomodulatory
periodic
elements”
beyond
life,
microbial
genomics
comprehensively
reviews
role
each
element
designing
immunoengineered
2D
a
group‐wise
manner.
recapitulates
most
recent
advances
nanomaterials,
paving
way
development
new
mono,
hybrid,
composite,
hetero‐structured
biomaterials.
Abstract
Cuproptosis,
a
newly
identified
copper
(Cu)-dependent
form
of
cell
death,
stands
out
due
to
its
distinct
mechanism
that
sets
it
apart
from
other
known
death
pathways.
The
molecular
underpinnings
cuproptosis
involve
the
binding
Cu
lipoylated
enzymes
in
tricarboxylic
acid
cycle.
This
interaction
triggers
enzyme
aggregation
and
proteotoxic
stress,
culminating
death.
specific
has
yet
be
fully
elucidated.
recognized
sparked
numerous
investigations
into
role
tumorigenesis
cancer
therapy.
In
this
review,
we
summarized
current
knowledge
on
metabolism
link
cancer.
Furthermore,
delineated
mechanisms
roles
cuproptosis-related
genes
Finally,
offered
comprehensive
discussion
most
recent
advancements
ionophores
nanoparticle
delivery
systems
utilize
as
cutting-edge
strategy
for
treatment.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 28, 2025
Abstract
Light‐driven
conversion
of
CO
2
to
fuel
is
the
most
attractive
approach
achieve
global
carbon
neutrality.
However,
severe
recombination
photogenerated
carriers
and
narrow
range
solar
spectrum
utilization
make
its
application
still
challenging.
Here,
a
metal‐phenolic
networks
(MPNs)
coated
layered
double
hydroxide
S‐scheme
photothermal
nanoreactor
(CoAl‐LDH
@
TA‐Cu‐6
nm)
designed.
It
can
efficiently
capture
infrared
light
surprising
23‐fold
performance
improvement
over
CoAl‐LDH
under
simulated
sunlight
illumination.
A
variety
in
situ
characterizations
(in
XPS
DRIFTS)
DFT
calculations
explore
that
fascinating
comes
from
efficient
charge
separation
migration
catalysts,
properties
endowed
by
creatively
introduced
MPNs
nanoscale
pseudo‐greenhouse
effect
brought
about
ingenious
coating
structure.
This
work
provides
new
insights
into
integration
micromorphology
electronic
state
modification
(defect
heterojunction
engineering)
broad
spectrally
responsive
photocatalytic
design
reveals
mechanism
for
synergistically
enhancing
activity
at
nano‐,
atomic‐,
subatomic‐scales,
giving
golden
key
address
energy
crisis
environmental
challenges.