Pyroptosis,
which
is
a
novel
form
of
immunogenic
cell
death,
plays
vital
role
in
antitumor
therapy.
Zirconium-based
metal-organic
frameworks
(Zr-MOFs)
have
been
applied
various
treatments.
However,
the
intrinsic
these
pyroptosis
remains
to
be
determined.
Here,
Zr-MOF-based
nanosystem
(DOX@Zr-MOF)
was
constructed
by
loading
Zr-MOF
nanoparticles
with
chemotherapeutic
drug
doxorubicin
(DOX)
trigger
cancer
synergistically.
We
found
that
DOX@Zr-MOF
rapidly
triggered
via
activation
canonical
caspase-3/gasdermin
E
(GSDME)-dependent
pathway,
resulting
significant
suppression
CT26
colon
tumor
growth
vitro
and
vivo.
Furthermore,
significantly
enhanced
systemic
immune
response
reprogramming
immunosuppressive
microenvironment.
In
addition,
combination
programmed
death-1
(PD-1)
immunotherapy
highly
improved
efficacy
for
tumors.
Collectively,
this
work
will
provide
promising
strategy
pyroptosis-mediated
anticancer
treatment,
may
efficiently
improve
checkpoint
blockade
immunotherapy.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(19), P. 12049 - 12095
Published: May 2, 2024
Cancer,
as
one
of
the
leading
causes
death
worldwide,
drives
advancement
cutting-edge
technologies
for
cancer
treatment.
Transition-metal-based
nanozymes
emerge
promising
therapeutic
nanodrugs
that
provide
a
reference
therapy.
In
this
review,
we
present
recent
breakthrough
First,
comprehensively
outline
preparation
strategies
involved
in
creating
transition-metal-based
nanozymes,
including
hydrothermal
method,
solvothermal
chemical
reduction
biomimetic
mineralization
and
sol–gel
method.
Subsequently,
elucidate
catalytic
mechanisms
(catalase
(CAT)-like
activities),
peroxidase
(POD)-like
oxidase
(OXD)-like
activities)
superoxide
dismutase
(SOD)-like
along
with
their
activity
regulation
such
morphology
control,
size
manipulation,
modulation,
composition
adjustment
surface
modification
under
environmental
stimulation.
Furthermore,
elaborate
on
diverse
applications
anticancer
therapies
encompassing
radiotherapy
(RT),
chemodynamic
therapy
(CDT),
photodynamic
(PDT),
photothermal
(PTT),
sonodynamic
(SDT),
immunotherapy,
synergistic
Finally,
challenges
faced
by
are
discussed
alongside
future
research
directions.
The
purpose
review
is
to
offer
scientific
guidance
will
enhance
clinical
based
transition
metals.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(5), P. 3916 - 3968
Published: Jan. 23, 2024
Dynamic
variations
in
the
concentration
and
abnormal
distribution
of
endogenous
biomarkers
are
strongly
associated
with
multiple
physiological
pathological
states.
Therefore,
it
is
crucial
to
design
imaging
systems
capable
real-time
detection
dynamic
changes
for
accurate
diagnosis
effective
treatment
diseases.
Recently,
ratiometric
has
emerged
as
a
widely
used
technique
sensing
due
its
advantage
circumventing
limitations
inherent
conventional
intensity-dependent
signal
readout
methods
while
also
providing
built-in
self-calibration
correction.
Here,
recent
progress
probes
their
applications
outlined.
Ratiometric
classified
according
mechanisms,
photoacoustic
imaging,
optical
including
photoluminescence
self-luminescence
magnetic
resonance
dual-modal
discussed.
The
such
pH,
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS),
nitrogen
(RNS),
glutathione
(GSH),
gas
molecules,
enzymes,
metal
ions,
hypoxia
discussed
detail.
Additionally,
this
Review
presents
an
overview
challenges
faced
field
along
future
research
directions.
Journal of Nanobiotechnology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: March 6, 2024
Abstract
Background
The
prognosis
for
hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HCC)
remains
suboptimal,
characterized
by
high
recurrence
and
metastasis
rates.
Although
metalloimmunotherapy
has
shown
potential
in
combating
tumor
proliferation,
metastasis,
current
apoptosis-based
fails
to
elicit
sufficient
immune
response
HCC.
Results
A
smart
responsive
bimetallic
nanovaccine
was
constructed
induce
immunogenic
cell
death
(ICD)
through
pyroptosis
enhance
the
efficacy
of
cGAS-STING
pathway.
composed
manganese-doped
mesoporous
silica
as
a
carrier,
loaded
with
sorafenib
(SOR)
modified
MIL-100
(Fe),
where
Fe
3+
,
SOR,
Mn
2+
were
synchronized
released
into
help
microenvironment
(TME).
Afterward,
worked
synergistically
SOR-induced
(via
both
classical
nonclassical
signaling
pathways),
causing
outflow
abundant
factors,
which
contributes
dendritic
(DC)
maturation,
exposure
double-stranded
DNA
(dsDNA).
Subsequently,
exposed
dsDNA
jointly
activated
pathway
induced
release
type
I
interferons,
further
led
DC
maturation.
Moreover,
-related
T1
magnetic
resonance
imaging
(MRI)
used
visually
evaluate
functionality
nanovaccine.
Conclusion
utilization
metallic
nanovaccines
pyroptosis-mediated
activation
provides
promising
paradigm
HCC
treatment.
Materials Today Bio,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
26, P. 101027 - 101027
Published: March 16, 2024
Multimodal
imaging,
which
combines
the
strengths
of
two
or
more
imaging
modalities
to
provide
complementary
anatomical
and
molecular
information,
has
emerged
as
a
robust
technology
for
enhancing
diagnostic
sensitivity
accuracy,
well
improving
treatment
monitoring.
Moreover,
application
multimodal
in
guiding
precision
tumor
can
prevent
under-
over-treatment,
thereby
maximizing
benefits
patients.
In
recent
years,
several
intriguing
magneto-optical
nanosystems
with
both
magnetic
optical
properties
have
been
developed,
leading
significant
breakthroughs
field
image-guided
therapy.
These
advancements
pave
way
precise
medicine.
This
review
summarizes
various
types
developed
recently
describes
their
applications
probes
agents
therapeutic
interventions.
Finally,
future
research
development
prospects
are
discussed
along
an
outlook
on
further
biomedical
field.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(12)
Published: Feb. 1, 2024
Pyroptosis
is
an
effective
anti-tumor
strategy.
However,
monometallic
pyroptosis
biotuners
have
not
been
explored
until
now.
Here,
we
discover
for
the
first
time
that
biodegradable
Al
can
act
as
a
biotuner
tumor
therapy.
pH-sensitive
nanoparticles
(Al@P)
are
obtained
by
equipping
polyethylene
glycol-b-(poly(methyl
methacrylate)-co-poly(4-vinylpyridine),
which
exert
their
effect
at
site
without
affecting
normal
cells.
The
H
Small Methods,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 24, 2025
Abstract
Pyroptosis,
a
form
of
programmed
cell
death
characterized
by
lysis
and
inflammation,
has
significant
implications
for
disease
treatment.
Nanomaterials
(NMs),
with
their
unique
physicochemical
properties,
can
precisely
modulate
pyroptosis,
offering
novel
intelligent
therapeutic
strategies
cancer,
infectious
diseases,
chronic
inflammatory
conditions
targeted
activation
reduced
systemic
toxicity.
This
review
explores
the
mechanisms
which
NMs
regulate
comparing
molecular
NM
inducers,
examines
role
intrinsic
properties
such
as
size,
shape,
surface
charge,
chemical
composition
in
these
processes.
It
also
discusses
balance
between
beneficial
adverse
effects
NM‐induced
highlighting
delivery
systems,
modifications,
controlled
to
enhance
efficacy
intelligence
while
minimizing
Notably,
mRNA‐based
nanomedicine
be
intelligently
designed
activate
achieving
desired
outcomes
tailored
evolving
microenvironment
diseases.
By
understanding
interactions,
potential
harnessed
develop
innovative
treatments
manage
pyroptosis‐associated
diseases
safely,
effectively,
intelligently.
highlights
transformative
clinical
applications.
Materials & Design,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
238, P. 112731 - 112731
Published: Feb. 1, 2024
Pyroptosis,
which
is
a
novel
form
of
immunogenic
cell
death,
plays
vital
role
in
antitumor
therapy.
Zirconium-based
metal–organic
frameworks
(Zr-MOFs)
have
been
applied
various
treatments.
However,
the
intrinsic
these
pyroptosis
has
yet
to
be
determined.
Here,
Zr-MOF-based
nanosystem
(DOX@Zr-MOF)
was
constructed
by
loading
Zr-MOF
nanoparticles
with
chemotherapeutic
drug
doxorubicin
(DOX)
synergistically
trigger
cancer
pyroptosis.
We
found
that
DOX@Zr-MOF
rapidly
triggered
via
activation
canonical
caspase-3/gasdermin
E
(GSDME)-dependent
pathway,
resulting
significant
suppression
CT26
colon
tumor
growth
vitro
and
vivo.
Furthermore,
significantly
enhanced
systemic
immune
response
reprogramming
immunosuppressive
microenvironment.
In
addition,
combination
programmed
death-1
(PD-1)
immunotherapy
strongly
improved
efficacy
tumors.
Overall,
this
work
provides
promising
strategy
for
pyroptosis-mediated
anticancer
treatment,
may
efficiently
improve
checkpoint
blockade-related
immunotherapy.