Materials Horizons,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Chlorhexidine
(CHX)
is
considered
the
gold
standard
for
controlling
periodontal
plaque
and
has
been
extensively
used
as
a
topical
agent
in
treating
periodontitis.
Nevertheless,
practical
clinical
application
of
CHX
still
constrained
by
inherent
limitations
its
properties,
including
toxicity,
inadequate
biofilm
scavenging
capacity,
single
biological
effect.
In
this
study,
polyphenolic
epigallocatechin
gallate
(EGCG)
employed
to
integrate
with
form
an
EGCG-CHX
nanoplatform
Bioactive Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
37, P. 51 - 71
Published: March 15, 2024
Intervertebral
disc
degeneration
(IVDD)
can
be
caused
by
aging,
injury,
and
genetic
factors.
The
pathological
changes
associated
with
IVDD
include
the
excessive
accumulation
of
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS),
cellular
pyroptosis,
extracellular
matrix
(ECM)
degradation.
There
are
currently
no
approved
specific
molecular
therapies
for
IVDD.
In
this
study,
we
developed
a
multifunctional
microenvironment-responsive
metal-phenolic
network
release
platform,
termed
TMP@Alg-PBA/PVA,
which
could
treat
(IL-1β)-induced
(TA-Mn-PVP,
TMP)
released
from
platform
targeted
mitochondria
to
efficiently
scavenge
ROS
reduce
ECM
Pyroptosis
was
suppressed
through
inhibition
IL-17/ERK
signaling
pathway.
These
findings
demonstrate
versatility
platform.
And
in
rat
model
IVDD,
TMP@Alg-PBA/PVA
exhibited
excellent
therapeutic
effects
reducing
progression
disease.
therefore,
presents
clinical
potential
treatment
International Journal of Nanomedicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 20, P. 705 - 721
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
The
metabolic
activity
of
tumor
cells
leads
to
the
acidification
surrounding
microenvironment,
which
provides
new
strategies
for
application
nanotechnology
in
cancer
therapy.Researchers
have
developed
various
types
pH-responsive
nanomaterials
based
on
acidic
microenvironment.This
review
an
in-depth
discussion
design
mechanisms,
drug-loading
strategies,
and
pathways
microenvironment-responsive
nanodrug
delivery
systems.These
materials
trigger
drug
release
upon
reaching
enhancing
therapeutic
targeting
reducing
toxicity
healthy
cells.pH-responsive
include
organic
nanomaterials,
inorganic
composite
nanomaterials.Additionally,
this
outlines
prospects,
challenges
aiming
promote
development
clinical
translation
field.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(29), P. 18801 - 18833
Published: July 9, 2024
Tumor
vaccines,
an
important
part
of
immunotherapy,
prevent
cancer
or
kill
existing
tumor
cells
by
activating
restoring
the
body's
own
immune
system.
Currently,
various
formulations
vaccines
have
been
developed,
including
cell
membrane
DNA
mRNA
polypeptide
virus-vectored
and
tumor-in-situ
vaccines.
There
are
also
multiple
delivery
systems
for
such
as
liposomes,
vesicles,
viruses,
exosomes,
emulsions.
In
addition,
to
decrease
risk
escape
tolerance
that
may
exist
with
a
single
vaccine,
combination
therapy
radiotherapy,
chemotherapy,
checkpoint
inhibitors,
cytokines,
CAR-T
therapy,
photoimmunotherapy
is
effective
strategy.
Given
critical
role
in
here,
we
look
back
history
discuss
antigens,
adjuvants,
formulations,
systems,
mechanisms,
future
directions
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(33)
Published: July 1, 2024
In
recent
years,
cancer
immunotherapy
has
undergone
a
transformative
shift
toward
personalized
and
targeted
therapeutic
strategies.
Bacteria-derived
outer
membrane
vesicles
(OMVs)
have
emerged
as
promising
adaptable
platform
for
due
to
their
unique
properties,
including
natural
immunogenicity
the
ability
be
engineered
specific
purposes.
this
review,
comprehensive
overview
is
provided
of
state-of-the-art
techniques
methodologies
employed
in
engineering
versatile
OMVs
immunotherapy.
Beginning
by
exploring
biogenesis
composition
OMVs,
unveiling
intrinsic
immunogenic
properties
appeal.
Subsequently,
innovative
approaches
engineer
are
delved
into,
ranging
from
genetic
parent
bacteria
incorporation
functional
molecules.
The
importance
rational
design
strategies
highlighted
enhance
specificity
allowing
tailoring
diverse
types.
Furthermore,
insights
into
clinical
studies
potential
challenges
utilizing
vaccines
or
adjuvants
also
provided,
offering
assessment
current
landscape
future
prospects.
Overall,
review
provides
valuable
researchers
involved
rapidly
evolving
field
immunotherapy,
roadmap
harnessing
full
treatment.
Advanced Healthcare Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 11, 2025
Abstract
Extracellular
vesicles
(EVs)
have
emerged
as
promising
bioactive
carriers
for
delivering
therapeutic
agents,
including
nucleic
acids,
proteins,
and
small‐molecule
drugs,
owing
to
their
excellent
physicochemical
stability
biocompatibility.
However,
comprehensive
reviews
on
the
various
types
of
EV‐based
nanomedicines
cancer
therapy
remain
scarce.
This
review
explores
potential
EVs
antitumor
nanomedicines.
Methods
EV
extraction,
drug
loading,
engineering
modifications
are
systematically
examined,
strengths
limitations
these
technical
approaches
critically
assessed.
Additionally,
key
strategies
developing
therapies
highlighted.
Finally,
opportunities
challenges
associated
with
advancing
toward
clinical
translation
discussed.
With
integration
multiple
disciplines,
robust
platforms
expected
be
manufactured
provide
more
personalized
effective
solutions
oncology
patients.
Cancers,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(5), P. 723 - 723
Published: Feb. 20, 2025
Background/Objectives:
Tumour-associated
macrophages
(TAMs)
are
critical
components
of
the
tumour
microenvironment
(TME),
significantly
influencing
cancer
progression
and
treatment
resistance.
This
review
aims
to
explore
innovative
use
engineered
bacteria
reprogram
TAMs,
enhancing
their
anti-tumour
functions
improving
therapeutic
outcomes.
Methods:
We
conducted
a
systematic
following
predefined
protocol.
Multiple
databases
were
searched
identify
relevant
studies
on
phenotypic
plasticity,
for
reprogramming.
Inclusion
exclusion
criteria
applied
select
studies,
data
extracted
using
standardised
forms.
Data
synthesis
was
performed
summarise
findings,
focusing
mechanisms
benefits
non-pathogenic
modify
TAMs.
Results:
The
summarises
findings
that
can
selectively
target
promoting
shift
from
tumour-promoting
M2
phenotype
tumour-fighting
M1
phenotype.
reprogramming
enhances
pro-inflammatory
responses
activity
within
TME.
Evidence
various
indicates
significant
regression
improved
immune
bacterial
therapy.
Conclusions:
Reprogramming
TAMs
presents
promising
strategy
approach
leverages
natural
targeting
abilities
directly
tumour,
potentially
patient
outcomes
offering
new
insights
into
immune-based
treatments.
Further
research
is
needed
optimise
these
methods
assess
clinical
applicability.
Advanced Healthcare Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: June 27, 2024
Tumor
vaccines
stand
at
the
vanguard
of
tumor
immunotherapy,
demonstrating
significant
potential
and
promise
in
recent
years.
While
have
achieved
breakthroughs
treatment
cancer,
they
still
encounter
numerous
challenges,
including
improving
immunogenicity
expanding
scope
vaccine
application.
As
natural
immune
activators,
bacterial
components
offer
inherent
advantages
vaccines.
Bacterial
membrane
components,
with
their
safer
profile,
easy
extraction,
purification,
engineering,
along
diverse
array
activate
system
improve
efficacy.
This
review
systematically
summarizes
mechanism
action
therapeutic
effects
membranes
its
derivatives
(including
vesicles
hybrid
biomaterials)
Subsequently,
authors
delve
into
preparation
based
on
biomaterials.
Following
this,
outer
are
elucidated,
mechanisms
explained.
Moreover,
combination
therapy
analyzed.
Last,
challenges
trends
this
field
discussed.
comprehensive
analysis
aims
to
a
more
informed
reference
scientific
foundation
for
design
implementation
membrane-based
Journal of Nanobiotechnology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: Aug. 9, 2024
The
activation
of
ferroptosis
presents
a
versatile
strategy
for
enhancing
the
antitumor
immune
responses
in
cancer
therapy.
However,
developing
inducers
that
combine
high
biocompatibility
and
therapeutic
efficiency
remains
challenging.
In
this
study,
we
propose
novel
approach
using
biological
nanoparticles
derived
from
outer
membrane
vesicles
(OMVs)
Escherichia
coli
tumor
treatment,
aiming
to
activate
stimulate
responses.
Specifically,
functionalize
OMVs
by
anchoring
them
with
ferrous
ions
via
electrostatic
interactions
loading
STING
agonist-4,
followed
tumor-targeting
DSPE-PEG-FA
decoration,
henceforth
referred
as
OMV/SaFeFA.
endows
peroxidase-like
activity,
capable
inducing
cellular
lipid
peroxidation
catalyzing
H