Journal of Materials Chemistry B,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(10), P. 2459 - 2470
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Leukemia
is
a
type
of
clonal
disorder
hematopoietic
stem
and
progenitor
cells
characterized
by
bone
marrow
failure,
differentiation
arrest,
lineage
skewing.
Despite
leukemia
being
complex
disease
it
difficult
to
identify
single
driving
force,
redox
homeostasis,
the
balance
between
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
producers
cellular
antioxidant
systems,
normally
impaired
during
leukemogenesis.
In
this
context,
modulation
ROS
in
can
be
harnessed
for
therapeutic
purposes.
Nanozymes
are
functional
nanomaterials
with
enzyme-like
characteristics,
which
address
intrinsic
limitations
natural
enzymes
exhibit
great
potential
synergistic
antitumor
therapy.
possess
catalytic
activities
(e.g.,
peroxidase-like
activity,
catalase-like
superoxide
dismutase-like
oxidase-like
activity)
regulate
levels
vitro
vivo,
making
them
promising
On
account
rapid
development
nanozymes
recently,
their
application
potentials
therapy
gradually
explored.
To
highlight
achievements
field,
review
summarizes
recent
studies
anti-leukemia
efficacy
underlying
mechanism.
addition,
challenges
prospects
nanozyme
research
discussed.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(14), P. 10023 - 10031
Published: March 30, 2024
Single-atom
nanozyme-based
catalytic
therapy
is
of
great
interest
in
the
field
tumor
therapy;
however,
their
development
suffers
from
low
affinity
nanozymes
to
substrates
(H2O2
or
O2),
leading
deficient
activity
microenvironment.
Herein,
we
report
a
new
strategy
for
precisely
tuning
d-band
center
dual-atomic
sites
enhance
metal
atomic
and
on
class
edge-rich
N-doped
porous
carbon
Fe–Mn
(Fe1Mn1–NCe)
greatly
boosting
multiple-enzyme-like
activities.
The
as-made
Fe1Mn1–NCe
achieved
much
higher
efficiency
(Kcat/Km
=
4.01
×
105
S–1·M–1)
than
Fe1–NCe
2.41
104
with
an
outstanding
stability
over
90%
retention
after
1
year,
which
best
among
reported
dual-atom
nanozymes.
Theoretical
calculations
reveal
that
synergetic
effect
Mn
upshifts
Fe
−1.113
−0.564
eV
enhances
adsorption
capacity
substrate,
thus
accelerating
dissociation
H2O2
weakening
O–O
bond
O2.
We
further
demonstrated
superior
enzyme-like
combined
photothermal
could
effectively
inhibit
growth
vivo,
inhibition
rate
up
95.74%,
highest
value
artificial
enzyme
therapies
so
far.
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.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Aug. 8, 2024
Although
nanocatalytic
medicine
has
demonstrated
its
advantages
in
tumor
therapy,
the
outcomes
heavily
relie
on
substrate
concentration
and
metabolic
pathways
are
still
indistinct.
We
discover
that
violet
phosphorus
quantum
dots
(VPQDs)
can
catalyze
production
of
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
without
requiring
external
stimuli
catalytic
substrates
confirmed
to
be
(O2)
hydrogen
peroxide
(H2O2)
through
computational
simulation
experiments.
Considering
short
O2
H2O2
at
site,
we
utilize
calcium
(CaO2)
supply
for
VPQDs
construct
nanoparticles
together
with
them,
named
VPCaNPs.
VPCaNPs
induce
oxidative
stress
cells,
particularly
characterized
by
a
significant
increase
hydroxyl
radicals
superoxide
radicals,
which
cause
substantial
damage
structure
function
ultimately
leading
cell
apoptosis.
Intriguingly,
provided
CaO2
degrade
slowly,
degradation
product,
phosphate,
as
well
CaO2-generated
ions,
promote
calcification.
Antitumor
immune
activation
less
metastasis
also
observed
administrated
animals.
In
conclusion,
our
study
unveils
anti-tumor
activity
catalysts
generating
cytotoxic
ROS
products
calcification,
providing
promising
strategy
treating
tumors.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 27, 2025
Nanozymes
have
shown
significant
potential
in
cancer
catalytic
therapy
by
strategically
catalyzing
tumor-associated
substances
and
metabolites
into
toxic
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
situ,
thereby
inducing
oxidative
stress
promoting
cell
death.
However,
within
the
complex
tumor
microenvironment
(TME),
rational
design
of
nanozymes
factors
like
activity,
reaction
substrates,
TME
itself
significantly
influence
efficiency
ROS
generation.
To
address
these
limitations,
recent
research
has
focused
on
exploring
that
affect
activity
developing
nanozyme-based
cascade
systems,
which
can
trigger
two
or
more
processes
tumors,
producing
therapeutic
achieving
efficient
stable
with
minimal
side
effects.
This
area
remarkable
progress.
Perspective
provides
a
comprehensive
overview
nanozymes,
covering
their
classification
fundamentals.
The
regulation
nanozyme
strategies
are
discussed
detail.
Furthermore,
representative
paradigms
for
successful
construction
systems
treatment
summarized
focus
revealing
underlying
mechanisms.
Finally,
we
current
challenges
future
prospects
development
biomedical
applications.
Journal of Nanobiotechnology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: Feb. 6, 2025
Breast
cancer
(BC)
is
a
significant
cause
of
cancer-related
deaths
among
women
worldwide.
Hypoxia,
common
feature
solid
tumor,
associated
with
drug
resistance
and
poor
prognosis
in
BC.
In
this
study,
we
present
strategy
to
overcome
hypoxia-induced
chemotherapy
tolerance
Specifically,
synthesized
hollow
gold
(Au)-platinum
(Pt)
bimetallic
nanoshell
for
the
first
time,
which
acted
as
delivery
system
(DDS)
doxorubicin
(DOX).
The
photothermal
effect,
induced
by
surface
plasmon
resonance
(SPR)
from
Au-Pt
shell
under
near
infrared-II
(NIR-II)
laser
irradiation,
not
only
directly
causes
tumor
cell
death
through
therapy
(PTT),
but
also
significantly
enhances
catalase-like
activity
between
Pt
nanoparticles
endogenous
H2O2.
This,
subsequently,
results
heightened
yield
O2,
further
facilitates
release
DOX.
This
process
alleviates
hypoxia
down-regulating
hypoxia-inducible
factor-1α
(HIF-1α),
multidrug
gene
1
(MDR1),
P-glycoprotein
(P-gp),
can
reverse
achieve
more
effective
DOX
effects.
Significantly,
increased
availability
oxygen
re-polarizes
immunosuppressive
M2
macrophages
into
antitumor
M1
macrophages.
study
presents
novel
tackle
proliferation
enhance
response
chemotherapy,
offering
hope
reversing
cancerous
lesions.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 23, 2024
Abstract
Diabetic
wounds
are
a
major
devastating
complication
of
diabetes
due
to
hyperglycemia,
bacterial
invasion,
and
persistent
inflammation,
the
current
antibiotic
treatments
can
lead
emergence
multidrug‐resistant
bacteria.
Herein,
bimetallic
nanozyme‐based
biomimetic
bio‐cocklebur
(GNR@CeO
2
@GNPs)
is
designed
synthesized
for
diabetic
wound
management
by
depositing
spiky
ceria
(CeO
)
shells
gold
nanoparticles
(GNPs)
on
nanorod
(GNR)
nanoantenna.
The
plasmonic‐enhanced
nanozyme
catalysis
self‐cascade
reaction
properties
simultaneously
boost
two‐step
enzyme‐mimicking
catalytic
activity
GNR@CeO
@GNPs,
leading
significant
improvement
in
overall
therapeutic
efficacy
rather
than
mere
additive
effects.
Under
glucose
activation
808
nm
laser
irradiation,
@GNPs
material
captures
photons
promotes
transfer
hot
electrons
from
GNR
GNPs
into
CeO
,
realizing
“butterfly
effect”
consuming
local
glucose,
overcoming
limited
antibacterial
efficiency
an
individual
PTT
modality,
providing
substantial
reactive
oxygen
species.
In
vitro
vivo
experiments
demonstrate
material's
exceptional
antibiofilm
against
Gram‐negative
Gram‐positive
bacteria,
which
reduce
promote
collagen
deposition,
facilitate
angiogenesis,
thereby
accelerating
healing.
This
study
provides
promising
new
strategy
develop
nanozymes
with
cascade
mode
antibiotic‐free
synergistic
treatment
infected
wounds.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(24)
Published: Feb. 28, 2024
Abstract
The
insufficient
exposure
sites
and
active
site
competition
of
multienzyme
are
the
two
main
factors
to
hinder
its
therapeutic
effect.
Here,
a
phase‐junction
nanomaterial
(amorphous‐crystalline
Cu
x
S–Ag
2
S)
is
designed
prepared
through
simple
room
temperature
ion‐exchange
process.
A
small
amount
Ag
+
added
into
7
S
4
nanocrystals,
which
transforms
amorphous
phased
produces
crystalline
simultaneously.
In
this
structure,
overhanging
bonds
on
surface
provide
abundant
for
optimizing
activity.
Meanwhile,
state
enhances
photothermal
effect
non‐radiative
relaxation,
due
low
thermal
resistance,
forms
significant
gradient
unlock
optimized
thermo‐electrodynamic
therapy.
Furthermore,
benefiting
from
high
asymmetry
state,
material
spin‐polarized
that
can
effectively
inhibit
electron–hole
recombination.
way,
thermoelectric
facilitate
enzyme‐catalyzed
cycle
by
providing
electrons
holes,
enabling
an
enhanced
coupling
therapy
with
activity,
induces
excellent
anti‐tumor
performance.
More
importantly,
catalytic
process
simulated
density‐functional
theory
proves
alleviates
burden
favorable
adsorption
O
prevents
competition.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(38)
Published: Aug. 9, 2024
Engineering
multimetallic
nanocatalysts
with
the
entropy-mediated
strategy
to
reduce
reaction
activation
energy
is
regarded
as
an
innovative
and
effective
approach
facilitate
efficient
heterogeneous
catalysis.
Accordingly,
conformational
entropy-driven
high-entropy
alloys
(HEAs)
are
emerging
a
promising
candidate
settle
catalytic
efficiency
limitations
of
nanozymes,
attributed
their
versatile
active
site
compositions
synergistic
effects.
As
proof
nanozymes
(HEzymes)
concept,
elaborate
PdMoPtCoNi
HEA
nanowires
(NWs)
abundant
sites
tuned
electronic
structures,
exhibiting
peroxidase-mimicking
activity
comparable
that
natural
horseradish
peroxidase
reported.
Density
functional
theory
calculations
demonstrate
enhanced
electron
abundance
NWs
near
Fermi
level
(E