International Journal of Nanomedicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 19, P. 11181 - 11194
Published: Nov. 1, 2024
Background:
Glycolysis
is
crucial
for
tumor
cell
proliferation,
supporting
their
energy
needs
and
influencing
the
microenvironment
(TME).
On
one
hand,
increased
lactate
levels
produced
by
glycolysis
acidifies
TME,
inhibiting
T
activity.
other
promotes
expression
of
PD-L1
through
various
mechanisms,
facilitating
immune
evasion.
Therefore,
controlled
modulation
in
cells
to
subsequently
improve
holds
significant
implications
clinical
cancer
treatment
regulation.
Methods:
To
reverse
immunosuppressive
caused
reduce
escape,
we
developed
a
photo-thermal-controlled
precision
drug
delivery
platform
regulate
metabolism
aid
activation
cells,
thereby
enhancing
immunotherapy.
First,
hollow
mesoporous
Prussian
blue
(HPB)
was
prepared,
inhibitor
3-bromopyruvate
(3-BrPA)
encapsulated
within
HPB
using
phase-change
material
1-tetradecanol,
resulting
B/T-H.
This
product
then
modified
with
membranes
obtain
photo-thermal
controllable
regulator
(B/T-H@Membrane,
B/T-HM).
Results:
Due
excellent
loading
properties
HPB,
upon
reaching
tumor,
B/T-HM
can
rapidly
heat
under
808
nm
irradiation,
causing
1-tetradecanol
transition
liquid
phase
release
3-BrPA,
which
effectively
inhibits
HK2
pathway,
reducing
decreasing
production,
downregulating
expression.
In
synergy
αPD-1,
this
photo-thermally
metabolic-immune
therapy
activates
eliminate
tumor.
Conclusion:
response
changes
metabolism,
precision-controlled
successfully
developed.
reshapes
microenvironment,
providing
new
approach
cell-based
It
also
opens
avenues
therapy.
Keywords:
controllable,
glycolysis,
PD-L1,
cell,
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.
Journal of Nanobiotechnology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: Feb. 19, 2025
Metal–organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
hold
tremendous
potential
in
cancer
therapy
due
to
their
remarkable
structural
and
functional
adaptability,
enabling
them
serve
as
nanocarriers
for
biopharmaceuticals
nanoreactors
organizing
cascade
bioreactions.
Nevertheless,
MOFs
are
predominantly
utilized
biologically
inactive
carriers
most
cases.
Developing
nanoscale
prodrug
suitable
biomedical
applications
remains
a
huge
challenge.
In
this
study,
we
have
designed
novel
nano-MOFs
(nMOFs,
named
DCCMH)
using
metformin
(Met)
α-cyano-4-hydroxycinnamic
acid
(CHCA)
ligands
coordination
self-assembly
with
CuCl2,
followed
by
loading
of
doxorubicin
(DOX)
surface
modification
hyaluronic
(HA).
Upon
internalization
cells,
DCCMH
releases
Cu2+/+,
CHCA,
Met,
DOX
response
high
levels
glutathione
(GSH)
hydrogen
peroxide
(H2O2)
within
the
tumor
microenvironment
(TME);
Cu+
catalyzes
conversion
H2O2
·OH
via
Fenton
reaction
while
it
was
oxidized
Cu2+,
which
subsequently
further
de-consumed
GSH;
CHCA
induces
decrease
intracellular
pH
promotes
reactions
inhibiting
lactate
efflux;
Met
up-regulates
tyrosine
kinase
activity
enhances
chemotherapy
DOX.
With
ability
synergistically
combine
chemo/chemodynamic
(CT/CDT)
remodel
TME,
NPs
inhibit
murine
hepatoma
effectively.
This
study
presents
feasible
strategy
fabricating
nMOFs
capable
remodeling
TME
improve
efficacy
through
synergistic
therapy.
Coordination Chemistry Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
519, P. 216109 - 216109
Published: Aug. 1, 2024
Immunotherapy
is
a
promising
strategy
to
inhibit
the
progression
of
solid
tumors.
However,
current
vaccine
adjuvants
represented
by
aluminum
adjuvant
(Alum)
fail
tumor
antigens
initiate
effective
T
cell
immunity.
Despite
efforts
have
been
made
optimize
physical
characteristics
Alum,
lack
specific
immunostimulatory
functions
still
results
in
their
inability
effectively
induce
cytotoxic
immune
responses.
Encouragingly,
an
iterative
layered
double
hydroxide
(LDH)
nano‑aluminum
(NanoAlum)
re-engineered
from
clinical
AlOOH
Alum
and
Mg(OH)2
antacid
has
shown
efficacy
evoking
both
potent
humoral
cellular
Notably,
it
can
also
serve
as
microenvironmental
immunomodulator
reshape
aberrant
physicochemical
attributes
microenvironment.
Interestingly,
highly
flexible
crystal
structure
chemical
composition
offer
variety
LDH-based
candidates
(NanoMAlum)
doping
with
body
essential
nutritional
metal
ions
(M),
which
show
great
potential
amplify
immunotherapy.
In
this
review,
we
summarize
development
progress
LDH
NanoAlum
its
variants
NanoMAlum
for
cancer
By
rethinking
challenges
that
hindered
preclinical/clinical
application,
charted
research
pathway
based
on
engineered
organoids
accelerate
applications
these
NanoMAlums
review.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(40), P. 27597 - 27616
Published: Sept. 29, 2024
Unfavorable
phenotypes
characterized
by
low
immunogenicity
and
acidity
within
the
tumor
microenvironment
(TME)
contribute
to
immunosuppression
therapeutic
resistance.
Herein,
we
rationally
synthesized
a
multifunctional
nanoregulator
encapsulating
DOX
erianin
into
calcium
carbonate
(CaCO
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 25, 2024
Treatment
of
highly
aggressive
triple-negative
breast
cancer
(TNBC)
in
the
clinic
is
challenging.
Here,
a
liposome
nanodrug
(LP@PFH@HMME)
integrating
imaging
agents
and
therapeutic
for
bimodal
imaging-guided
sonodynamic
therapy
(SDT)
developed,
which
boosted
immunogenicity
to
enable
potent
immunotherapy
via
immune
checkpoint
blockade
(ICB)
TNBC.
In
acidic
tumor
microenvironment
(TME),
LP@PFH@HMME
undergoes
"nano-to-micro"
transformation
due
pH-responsive
lipid
fusion,
makes
droplets
much
more
sensitive
ultrasound
(US)
contrast-enhanced
(CEUS)
SDT
studies.
The
demonstrates
robust
ability
through
fluorine-19
magnetic
resonance
(
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(38)
Published: July 31, 2024
Abstract
Dinuclear
iridium(III)
complexes
activated
by
light‐inducible
spatiotemporal
control
are
emerging
as
promising
candidates
for
cancer
therapy.
However,
broader
applications
of
current
light‐activated
dinuclear
limited
the
ineffective
tissue
penetration
and
undesirable
feedback
on
guidance
activation.
Here,
an
ultrasound
(US)
triggered
near
infrared‐fluorescent
nanoparticle,
NanoIr,
is
first
reported
to
precisely
spatiotemporally
inhibit
tumor
growth.
It
demonstrated
that
reactive
oxygen
species
can
be
generated
NanoIr
upon
exposure
US
irradiation
(NanoIr
+
US),
thereby
inducing
immunogenic
cell
death.
When
combined
with
cisplatin,
elicits
synergistic
effects
in
patient‐derived
xenograft
mice
models
ovarian
cancer.
This
work
provides
a
design
nanoparticles
sonodynamic
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(11), P. 4665 - 4682
Published: Sept. 14, 2024
Aluminum
adjuvants
(Alum),
approved
by
the
US
Food
and
Drug
Administration,
have
been
extensively
used
in
vaccines
containing
recombinant
antigens,
subunits
of
pathogens,
or
toxins
for
almost
a
century.
While
Alums
typically
elicit
strong
humoral
immune
responses,
their
ability
to
induce
cellular
mucosal
immunity
is
limited.
As
an
alternative,
layered
double
hydroxide
(LDH),
widely
antacid,
has
emerged
as
novel
class
potent
nano-aluminum
(NanoAlum),
demonstrating
advantageous
physicochemical
properties,
biocompatibility
adjuvanticity
both
responses.
In
this
review,
we
summarize
compare
advantages
disadvantages
Alum
NanoAlum
these
properties
performance
adjuvants.
Moreover,
propose
key
features
ideal
demonstrate
that
LDH
promising
candidate
summarizing
its
current
progress
immunotherapeutic
cancer
treatments.
Finally,
conclude
review
offering
our
integrated
perspectives
about
remaining
challenges
future
directions
NanoAlum's
application
preclinical/clinical
settings.
Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Jan. 3, 2025
The
characteristics
of
the
tumor
microenvironment
(TME)
have
a
close
and
internal
correlation
with
effect
cancer
immunotherapy,
significantly
affecting
progression
metastasis
cancer.
rational
design
nanoenzymes
that
possess
ability
to
respond
regulate
TME
is
driving
new
direction
in
catalytic
immunotherapy.
In
this
study,
we
designed
multifunctional
manganese
(Mn)-based
nanoenzyme
responsive
acidic
pH
overxpressed
H2O2
at
site
holds
capability
modulating
hypoxic
immunosuppressive
for
synergistic
anti-tumor
photothermal/photodynamic/immunotherapy.
We
found
artificial
promoted
peroxidase-like
catalase-like
activities
catalyzed
in-situ
decomposition
H2O2,
metabolic
waste
product
TME,
into
∙OH
O2,
resulting
ROS
burst
killing
tumors
relieving
enhance
therapy.
Besides
photothermal
enhancement
burst-induced
immunogenic
cell
death,
combination
Mn2+
released
from
Mn-based
programmed
death-ligand
1
blockade
triggered
significant
immune
response.
A
remarkable
vivo
therapeutic
was
achieved
effective
inhibition
primary
growth
lung
metastasis.
Therefore,
TME-responsive
offers
safe
efficient
platform
reversing
achieving