Accounts of Chemical Research,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
53(4), P. 752 - 762
Published: Feb. 6, 2020
Cancer
therapy
is
routinely
performed
in
the
clinic
to
cure
cancer
and
control
its
progression,
wherein
therapeutic
agents
are
generally
used.
To
reduce
side
effects,
protherapeutic
that
can
be
activated
by
overexpressed
biomarkers
under
development.
However,
these
still
face
certain
extent
of
off-target
activation
normal
tissues,
stimulating
interest
design
external-stimuli
activatable
protherapeutics.
In
this
regard,
photoactivatable
have
been
utilized
for
treatments.
because
intrinsic
features
photolabile
moieties,
most
only
respond
ultraviolet-visible
light,
limiting
their
vivo
applications.
Thus,
near-infrared
(NIR)
light
with
minimal
phototoxicity
increased
tissue
penetration
highly
desired.In
Account,
we
summarize
our
semiconducting
polymer
nanomaterials
(SPNs)
as
NIR
treatment.
SPNs
transformed
from
π-conjugated
polymers
efficiently
convert
into
heat
or
singlet
oxygen
(1O2).
With
photothermal
photodynamic
properties,
directly
used
photomedicine
serve
transducers
activate
1O2-responsive
agents.The
heat-activatable
SPN-based
developed
loading
conjugating
(e.g.,
agonist,
gene,
enzyme).
For
instance,
photothermally
triggered
release
agonists
specifically
activates
protein
ion
channels
on
cellular
membrane,
leading
overinflux
induced
mitochondria
dysfunction
consequently
apoptosis
cells.
Moreover,
temperature-sensitive
bromelain
promote
situ
degradation
collagens
(the
major
components
extracellular
matrix),
resulting
an
improved
accumulation
tumor
tissues
thus
amplified
outcome.The
1O2-activatable
constructed
through
covalent
conjugation
caged
via
hypoxia-
1O2-cleavable
linkers.
Upon
photoirradiation,
consume
generate
1O2,
which
leads
(PDT),
meanwhile
breaks
linkers
on-demand
molecules
chemodrug,
enzyme,
inhibitor).
Such
remote
applied
induce
DNA
damage,
ribonucleic
acid
degradation,
inhibition
biosynthesis,
immune
system
tumors
living
animals.
By
synergizing
PDT
photoactivation
those
biological
actions,
effectively
eliminate
even
fully
inhibit
metastasis.This
Account
highlights
potential
construction
versatile
protherapeutics
treat
at
designated
times
locations
high
outcome
precision.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
12(1)
Published: May 18, 2021
Abstract
Immunometabolic
intervention
has
been
applied
to
treat
cancer
via
inhibition
of
certain
enzymes
associated
with
intratumoral
metabolism.
However,
small-molecule
inhibitors
and
genetic
modification
often
suffer
from
insufficiency
off-target
side
effects.
Proteolysis
targeting
chimeras
(PROTACs)
provide
an
alternative
way
modulate
protein
homeostasis
for
therapy;
however,
the
always-on
bioactivity
existing
PROTACs
potentially
leads
uncontrollable
degradation
at
non-target
sites,
limiting
their
in
vivo
therapeutic
efficacy.
We
herein
report
a
semiconducting
polymer
nano-PROTAC
(SPN
pro
)
phototherapeutic
activatable
abilities
photo-immunometabolic
therapy.
SPN
can
remotely
generate
singlet
oxygen
(
1
O
2
under
NIR
photoirradiation
eradicate
tumor
cells
induce
immunogenic
cell
death
(ICD)
enhance
immunogenicity.
Moreover,
PROTAC
function
is
specifically
activated
by
biomarker
(cathepsin
B)
trigger
targeted
proteolysis
immunosuppressive
indoleamine
2,3-dioxygenase
(IDO)
living
mice.
The
persistent
IDO
blocks
tryptophan
(Trp)-catabolism
program
promotes
activation
effector
T
cells.
Such
SPNpro-mediated
in-situ
immunometabolic
synergizes
phototherapy
boost
antitumor
T-cell
immunity,
effectively
inhibiting
growth
metastasis.
Thus,
this
study
provides
platform
advance
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
51(12), P. 4996 - 5041
Published: Jan. 1, 2022
This
review
systematically
summarizes
the
research
status,
challenges,
prospects,
and
potential
bench-to-bedside
translation
of
minimally
invasive
nanomedicines.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
33(4)
Published: Dec. 16, 2020
Abstract
Immunotherapy
has
offered
new
treatment
options
for
cancer;
however,
the
therapeutic
benefits
are
often
modest
and
desired
to
be
improved.
A
semiconducting
polymer
nanoadjuvant
(SPN
II
R)
with
a
photothermally
triggered
cargo
release
second
near‐infrared
(NIR‐II)
photothermal
immunotherapy
is
reported
here.
SPN
R
consists
of
nanoparticle
core
as
an
NIR‐II
converter,
which
doped
toll‐like
receptor
(TLR)
agonist
adjuvant
coated
thermally
responsive
lipid
shell.
Upon
photoirradiation,
effectively
generates
heat
not
only
ablate
tumors
induce
immunogenic
cell
death
(ICD),
but
also
melt
layers
on‐demand
TLR
agonist.
The
combination
ICD
activation
TLR7/TLR8
enhances
maturation
dendritic
cells,
amplifies
anti‐tumor
immune
responses.
Thus,
single
R‐mediated
inhibits
growth
both
primary
distant
eliminates
lung
metastasis
in
murine
mouse
model.
This
study
thus
provides
remote‐controlled
smart
delivery
system
synergize
photomedicine
enhanced
cancer
treatment.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
59(26), P. 10633 - 10638
Published: March 24, 2020
Abstract
This
study
reports
the
development
of
iron‐chelated
semiconducting
polycomplex
nanoparticles
(SPFeN)
for
photoacoustic
(PA)
imaging‐guided
photothermal
ferrotherapy
cancer.
The
hybrid
polymeric
nanoagent
comprises
a
ferroptosis
initiator
(Fe
3+
)
and
an
amphiphilic
(SP
C
serving
as
both
nanotransducer
iron
ion
chelator.
By
virtue
poly(ethylene
glycol)
(PEG)
grafting
its
small
size,
SPFeN
accumulates
in
tumor
living
mice
after
systemic
administration,
which
can
be
monitored
by
PA
imaging.
In
acidic
microenvironment,
generates
hydroxyl
radicals,
leading
to
ferroptosis;
meanwhile,
under
NIR
laser
irradiation,
it
localized
heat
not
only
accelerate
Fenton
reaction
but
also
implement
therapy.
Such
combined
ferrotherapeutic
effect
leads
minimized
dosage
compared
previous
studies
effectively
inhibits
growth
mice,
is
possible
controls.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
49(13), P. 4234 - 4253
Published: Jan. 1, 2020
This
review
summarizes
the
development
of
activatable
immunotherapeutic
nanoagents
that
activate
antitumor
immunity
only
in
response
to
internal
or
external
stimuli,
which
potentially
enhance
patient
rates
while
reducing
immune-related
adverse
events
during
cancer
immunotherapy.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
33(4)
Published: Dec. 11, 2020
Abstract
Tumor
immunometabolism
contributes
substantially
to
tumor
proliferation
and
immune
cell
activity,
thus
plays
a
crucial
role
in
the
efficacy
of
cancer
immunotherapy.
Modulation
boost
immunotherapy
is
mostly
based
on
small‐molecule
inhibitors,
which
often
encounter
issues
off‐target
adverse
effects,
drug
resistance,
unsustainable
response.
In
contrast,
enzymatic
therapeutics
can
potentially
bypass
these
limitations
but
has
been
less
exploited.
Herein,
an
organic
polymer
nanoenzyme
(SPNK)
with
near‐infrared
(NIR)
photoactivatable
immunotherapeutic
effects
reported
for
photodynamic
immunometabolic
therapy.
SPNK
composed
semiconducting
core
conjugated
kynureninase
(KYNase)
via
PEGylated
singlet
oxygen
(
1
O
2
)
cleavable
linker.
Upon
NIR
photoirradiation,
generates
not
only
exert
effect
induce
immunogenic
death
cancer,
also
unleash
KYNase
trigger
its
activity
degrade
immunosuppressive
kynurenine
(Kyn).
Such
combinational
mediated
by
promotes
infiltration
effector
T
cells,
enhances
systemic
antitumor
immunity,
ultimately
permits
inhibition
both
primary
distant
tumors
living
mice.
Therefore,
this
study
provides
promising
approach
toward
remotely
controlled
immunomodulation
improved
anticancer
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
30(49)
Published: Sept. 9, 2020
Light
is
a
particularly
appealing
tool
for
on-demand
drug
delivery
due
to
its
noninvasive
nature,
ease
of
application
and
exquisite
temporal
spatial
control.
Great
progress
has
been
achieved
in
the
development
novel
light-driven
strategies
with
both
breadth
depth.
Light-controlled
platforms
can
be
generally
categorized
into
three
groups:
photochemical,
photothermal,
photoisomerization-mediated
therapies.
Various
advanced
materials,
such
as
metal
nanoparticles,
sulfides
oxides,
metal-organic
frameworks,
carbon
nanomaterials,
upconversion
semiconductor
stimuli-responsive
micelles,
polymer-
liposome-based
nanoparticles
have
applied
light-stimulated
delivery.
In
view
increasing
interest
targeted
delivery,
we
review
light-responsive
systems
focus
on
recent
advances,
key
limitations,
future
directions.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
32(34)
Published: July 15, 2020
Therapeutic
systems
with
site-specific
pharmaceutical
activation
hold
great
promise
to
enhance
therapeutic
efficacy
while
reducing
systemic
toxicity
in
cancer
therapy.
With
operational
flexibility,
noninvasiveness,
and
high
spatiotemporal
resolution,
photoactivatable
nanomedicines
have
drawn
growing
attention.
Distinct
from
traditional
controlled
release
relying
on
the
difference
of
biomarker
concentrations
between
disease
healthy
tissues,
capitalize
interaction
nanotransducers
light
either
trigger
photochemical
reactions
or
generate
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
heat
effect
remotely
induce
actions
living
subjects.
Herein,
recent
advances
development
protherapeutic
nanoagents
for
oncology
are
summarized.
The
design
strategies
applications
these
described.
Representative
examples
each
type
discussed
terms
structure,
photoactivation
mechanism,
preclinical
models.
Last,
potential
challenges
perspectives
further
develop
nanomedicine
discussed.