Environmental Science Nano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(10), P. 4089 - 4101
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Our
work
suggested
that
cuproptosis
serves
as
a
key
toxic
mechanism
of
CuO
NPs,
damaging
mitochondria
to
induce
ferroptosis
by
disrupting
mitochondrial
membrane
lipid
synthesis.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(18)
Published: March 2, 2024
Abstract
The
induction
of
cuproptosis,
a
recently
identified
form
copper‐dependent
immunogenic
cell
death,
is
promising
approach
for
antitumor
therapy.
However,
sufficient
accumulation
intracellular
copper
ions
(Cu
2+
)
in
tumor
cells
essential
inducing
cuproptosis.
Herein,
an
intelligent
cuproptosis‐inducing
nanosystem
constructed
by
encapsulating
oxide
(CuO)
nanoparticles
with
the
ionophore
elesclomol
(ES).
After
uptake
cells,
ES@CuO
degraded
to
release
Cu
and
ES
synergistically
trigger
thereby
significantly
inhibiting
growth
murine
B16
melanoma
cells.
Moreover,
further
promoted
cuproptosis‐mediated
immune
responses
reprogrammed
immunosuppressive
microenvironment
increasing
number
tumor‐infiltrating
lymphocytes
secreted
inflammatory
cytokines.
Additionally,
combining
programmed
death‐1
(PD‐1)
immunotherapy
substantially
increased
efficacy
melanoma.
Overall,
findings
this
study
can
lead
use
novel
strategy
therapy,
which
may
enhance
checkpoint
inhibitor
Pharmacological Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
206, P. 107258 - 107258
Published: June 21, 2024
Several
cardiovascular
illnesses
are
associated
with
aberrant
activation
of
cellular
pyroptosis,
ferroptosis,
necroptosis,
cuproptosis,
disulfidptosis
and
macrophage
polarisation
as
hallmarks
contributing
to
vascular
damage
abnormal
cardiac
function.
Meanwhile,
these
three
novel
forms
dysfunction
closely
related
mitochondrial
homeostasis.
Mitochondria
the
main
organelles
that
supply
energy
maintain
Mitochondrial
stability
is
maintained
through
a
series
regulatory
pathways,
such
fission,
fusion
mitophagy.
Studies
have
shown
(e.g.,
impaired
dynamics
mitophagy)
promotes
ROS
production,
leading
oxidative
stress,
which
induces
M1
phenotypic
polarisation.
Therefore,
an
in-depth
knowledge
dynamic
regulation
mitochondria
during
necessary
understand
disease
development.
This
paper
systematically
summarises
impact
changes
in
mitophagy
on
regulating
dysfunctions
promote
understanding
pathogenesis
diseases
provide
corresponding
theoretical
references
for
treating
diseases.
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.
Cancer Biology and Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 15
Published: Jan. 2, 2025
Artificial
intelligence
(AI)
is
significantly
advancing
precision
medicine,
particularly
in
the
fields
of
immunogenomics,
radiomics,
and
pathomics.
In
AI
can
process
vast
amounts
genomic
multi-omic
data
to
identify
biomarkers
associated
with
immunotherapy
responses
disease
prognosis,
thus
providing
strong
support
for
personalized
treatments.
analyze
high-dimensional
features
from
computed
tomography
(CT),
magnetic
resonance
imaging
(MRI),
positron
emission
tomography/computed
(PET/CT)
images
discover
tumor
heterogeneity,
treatment
response,
progression,
thereby
enabling
non-invasive,
real-time
assessments
therapy.
Pathomics
leverages
deep
analysis
digital
pathology
images,
uncover
subtle
changes
tissue
microenvironments,
cellular
characteristics,
morphological
features,
offer
unique
insights
into
response
prediction
biomarker
discovery.
These
AI-driven
technologies
not
only
enhance
speed,
accuracy,
robustness
discovery
but
also
improve
precision,
personalization,
effectiveness
clinical
treatments,
are
driving
a
shift
empirical
medicine.
Despite
challenges
such
as
quality,
model
interpretability,
integration
multi-modal
data,
privacy
protection,
ongoing
advancements
AI,
coupled
interdisciplinary
collaboration,
poised
further
AI’s
roles
prediction.
improvements
expected
lead
more
accurate,
strategies
ultimately
better
patient
outcomes,
marking
significant
step
forward
evolution
Molecular Cancer,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: Jan. 15, 2025
Biometallic
ions
play
a
crucial
role
in
regulating
the
immune
system.
In
recent
years,
cancer
immunotherapy
has
become
breakthrough
treatment,
achieving
good
efficacy
wide
range
of
cancers
with
its
specificity
and
durability
advantages.
However,
existing
therapies
still
face
challenges,
such
as
tolerance
escape.
(e.g.
zinc,
copper,
magnesium,
manganese,
etc.)
can
assist
enhancing
through
activation
cells,
enhancement
tumor
antigen
presentation,
improvement
microenvironment.
addition,
biometallic
derivatives
directly
inhibit
cell
progression
offer
possibility
effectively
overcoming
limitations
current
by
promoting
responses
reducing
immunosuppressive
signals.
This
review
explores
potential
application
prospects
immunotherapy,
providing
new
ideas
for
future
clinical
metal
part
helping
to
guide
development
more
effective
safe
therapeutic
regimens.
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.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 2, 2025
Radiotherapy
is
crucial
in
local
cancer
management
and
needs
advancements.
Tumor
cells
elevate
intracellular
copper
levels
to
promote
growth
resist
radiation;
thus,
targeted
delivery
mitochondria
could
enhance
radiotherapy
by
inducing
cuproptosis
tumor
cells.
In
this
study,
we
engineered
a
multifunctional
nanoliposome
complex,
termed
Lipo-Ele@CuO2,
which
encapsulates
both
peroxide
(CuO2)
the
chelator
elesclomol,
can
Cu
ions
mitochondria.
The
Lipo-Ele@CuO2
complex
induces
mitochondria-mediated
synergistically
enhances
efficacy
of
radiotherapy.
CuO2
acts
as
donor
exhibits
inherent
sensitivity
acidic
environments.
Additionally,
it
depletes
glutathione,
thereby
sensitizing
cuproptosis.
Leveraging
its
pH-responsive
properties
microenvironment,
facilitate
controlled
release
efficiently
delivering
at
sites.
combined
vitro
vivo
studies
demonstrate
that
Lipo-Ele@CuO2-based
therapy
significantly
improves
antitumor
excellent
safety
profiles,
effectively
boosting
effectiveness
Furthermore,
metabolomic
transcriptomic
analyses
reveal
combination
precipitates
significant
alterations
energy
metabolism,
notably
repressing
genes
related
iron-sulfur
cluster
assembly
glycolysis,
confirming
induction
This
therapeutic
strategy
provides
viable
approach
for
addressing
clinical
resistance
demonstrates
translational
potential.
Molecular Cancer,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: Nov. 15, 2024
Normal
life
requires
cell
division
to
produce
new
cells,
but
death
is
necessary
maintain
balance.
Dysregulation
of
can
lead
the
survival
and
proliferation
abnormal
promoting
tumor
development.
Unlike
apoptosis,
necrosis,
autophagy,
newly
recognized
forms
regulated
(RCD)
cuproptosis,
ferroptosis,
PANoptosis
provide
novel
therapeutic
strategies
for
treatment.
Increasing
research
indicates
that
immune
cells
mediated
by
these
discovered
regulate
microenvironment
(TME)
influence
effectiveness
immunotherapy.
This
review
primarily
elucidates
molecular
mechanisms
their
complex
effects
on
TME.
also
summarizes
exploration
nanoparticle
applications
in
therapy
based
vivo
vitro
evidence
derived
from
induction
or
inhibition
RCD
pathways.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(44), P. 30033 - 30045
Published: Oct. 28, 2024
Cuproptosis,
a
recently
identified
form
of
copper-dependent
cell
death,
shows
promising
tumor
suppressive
effects
with
minimal
drug
resistance.
However,
its
therapeutic
efficacy
is
hampered
by
dependence
on
copper
ions
and
the
glutathione
(GSH)-rich
microenvironment
in
tumors.
Here,
we
have
developed
polyvalent
aptamer
nanodrug
conjugates
(termed
CuPEs@PApt)
nucleosome-like
structure
to
improve
cuproptosis
therapy
exploiting
mitochondrial
overload
GSH
depletion.
Polyvalent
(PApt),
comprising
epithelial
adhesion
molecule
aptamers
for
targeting
repetitive
PolyT
sequences
chelation,
facilitates
efficient
loading
targeted
delivery
peroxide-Elesclomol
nanodots
(CuPEs).
Upon
internalization
cells,
Elesclomol
released
from
CuPEs@PApt
accumulates
mitochondria
initiate
cuproptosis,
while
lysosomal
degradation
CuP
generates
exogenous
Cu2+
H2O2,
triggering
Fenton-like
reaction
depletion
enhance
cuproptosis.
In
vitro
vivo
experiments
confirm
this
strategy
inducing
immunogenic
latter
contributing
activation
antitumor
immune
response
synergistic
growth
inhibition.