Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 16, 2024
Abstract
The
other
functions
of
bacterial
membrane
vesicles
(BMVs)
except
serving
as
immune
adjuvants
and
vaccine
platforms
are
yet
to
be
further
explored.
This
study
investigates
the
photothermal
properties
Rhodobacter
sphaeroides‐derived
BMVs
(RMVs)
beyond
their
immunostimulatory
properties.
A
multifunctional
nano‐biohybrid,
termed
CuM@RR,
is
constructed
by
encapsulating
Cu‐based
metal–organic
framework
(CuM)
nanoparticles
into
DSPE‐PEG
2000
‐RGD‐functionalized
RMVs,
leveraging
functionalization
cargo
capacity
BMVs.
‐RGD
modification
facilitates
targeted
delivery
CuM@RR
tumor
sites.
CuM
core
within
decomposes
in
acid
microenvironment,
releasing
Cu
2+
inducing
cell
cuproptosis.
Under
808
nm
near‐infrared
irradiation,
effect‐induced
apoptosis
synergizes
with
copper
ions
overload‐induced
cuproptosis,
causing
irreversible
mitochondrial
damage
cells
triggering
strong
immunogenic
death
(ICD).
released
damage‐associated
molecular
patterns
(DAMPs)
tumor‐associated
antigens
(TAAs)
during
ICD,
along
inherent
immunoadjuvant
elicit
robust
anti‐tumor
responses.
In
vivo
experiments
confirm
that
significantly
suppresses
growth
prevents
rechallenge
without
obvious
systemic
toxicity
under
synergistic
effects
therapy,
immunotherapy,
suggesting
great
potential
this
nano‐biohybrid
developing
safe
effective
multi‐therapeutic
strategies.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(23)
Published: April 6, 2024
Abstract
Cuproptosis
is
a
newly
discovered
form
of
programmed
cell
death
significantly
depending
on
the
transport
efficacy
copper
(Cu)
ionophores.
However,
existing
Cu
ionophores,
primarily
small
molecules
with
short
blood
half‐life,
face
challenges
in
transporting
enough
amounts
ions
into
tumor
cells.
This
work
describes
construction
carrier‐free
nanoparticles
(Ce6@Cu
NPs),
which
self‐assembled
by
coordination
2+
sonosensitizer
chlorin
e6
(Ce6),
facilitating
sonodynamic‐triggered
combination
cuproptosis
and
ferroptosis.
Ce6@Cu
NPs
internalized
U87MG
cells
induce
sonodynamic
effect
glutathione
(GSH)
depletion
capability,
promoting
lipid
peroxidation
eventually
inducing
Furthermore,
+
concentration
increases
as
reacts
reductive
GSH,
resulting
downregulation
ferredoxin‐1
lipoyl
synthase.
induces
oligomerization
lipoylated
dihydrolipoamide
S‐acetyltransferase,
causing
proteotoxic
stress
irreversible
cuproptosis.
possess
satisfactory
ability
to
penetrate
blood‐brain
barrier,
significant
accumulation
orthotopic
U87MG‐Luc
glioblastoma.
The
ferroptosis
evidenced
both
vitro
vivo
minimal
side
effects.
represents
promising
therapeutic
strategy
combining
cuproptosis,
potentially
inspiring
further
research
developing
logical
effective
cancer
therapies
based
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(29)
Published: Feb. 23, 2024
Abstract
Autophagy,
a
lysosome‐involved
degradation
pathway,
as
self‐protective
cellular
process,
always
weakens
the
efficiency
of
tumor
therapies.
Herein,
for
first
time,
biodegradable
copper
(Cu)
ions
doped
layered
double
hydroxide
(Cu‐LDH)
nanoparticles
are
reported
cancer
immunotherapy
via
lysosomal
rupture‐mediated
“Broken
Window
Effect”.
Only
injection
Cu‐LDH
single
therapeutic
agent
achieves
various
organelles
destruction
after
rupture,
well
abnormal
aggregation
Cu
in
cells
cuproptosis
and
pyroptosis.
More
importantly,
autophagy
inhibition
caused
by
rupture
improves
overload‐mediated
pyroptosis
blocking
lysosome‐mediated
bulk
leading
to
good
anti‐tumor
immune
responses
ultimately
high‐efficiency
growth
inhibition.
This
Effect”
provides
new
paradigm
enhanced
therapy.
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.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 14, 2025
Ferroptosis,
an
iron-dependent
form
of
regulatory
cell
death,
has
garnered
significant
interest
as
a
therapeutic
target
in
cancer
treatment
due
to
its
distinct
characteristics,
including
lipid
peroxide
generation
and
redox
imbalance.
However,
clinical
application
oncology
is
currently
limited
by
issues
such
suboptimal
efficacy
potential
off-target
effects.
The
advent
nanotechnology
provided
new
way
for
overcoming
these
challenges
through
the
development
activatable
magnetic
nanoparticles
(MNPs).
These
innovative
MNPs
are
designed
improve
specificity
ferroptosis
induction.
This
Review
delves
into
chemical
biological
principles
guiding
design
ferroptosis-based
therapies
imaging-guided
therapies.
It
discusses
mechanisms
attributes
ferroptosis,
composition
MNPs,
their
mechanism
action
inducers,
integration
with
advanced
imaging
techniques
monitoring.
Additionally,
we
examine
convergence
other
strategies,
chemodynamic
therapy,
photothermal
photodynamic
sonodynamic
immunotherapy,
within
context
nanomedicine
strategies
utilizing
MNPs.
highlights
multifunctional
surpass
limitations
conventional
treatments,
envisioning
future
drug-resistance-free,
precision
diagnostics
treating
recalcitrant
cancers.
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.
Advanced Therapeutics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 3, 2025
Abstract
Copper
plays
a
pivotal
role
in
human
physiology,
particularly
oncology,
acting
both
as
facilitator
of
progression
and
also
potential
avenue
for
advanced
therapeutic
approaches.
Maintaining
copper
homeostasis
is
crucial.
The
dysregulation
implicated
tumor
growth
through
its
involvement
critical
processes
angiogenesis,
proliferation,
metastasis.
elevation
level
the
microenvironment
(TME)
activates
oncogenic
pathways
to
drive
neovascularization
sustained
malignancies.
However,
same
reliance
on
offers
unique
weakness
that
can
be
leveraged
innovative
interventions.
recent
advances
nanomedicine
enable
synthesis
nanostructures
help
modulate
with
precision
offering
multifaceted
approaches
copper‐based
cancer
therapy
controlled
release
mechanism,
optimized
structures
induce
cuproptosis,
selective
eradication
cells
minimum
systemic
toxicity.
This
review
explores
dual
biology,
emphasizing
contribution
tumors
emerging
application
targeted
therapy.
highlights
harnessing
therapies
their
transformative
from
bench
bed
side
novel,
highly
effective,
clinical
safety.
Abstract
Cuproptosis,
a
newly
identified
copper
(Cu)-dependent
form
of
cell
death,
stands
out
due
to
its
distinct
mechanism
that
sets
it
apart
from
other
known
death
pathways.
The
molecular
underpinnings
cuproptosis
involve
the
binding
Cu
lipoylated
enzymes
in
tricarboxylic
acid
cycle.
This
interaction
triggers
enzyme
aggregation
and
proteotoxic
stress,
culminating
death.
specific
has
yet
be
fully
elucidated.
recognized
sparked
numerous
investigations
into
role
tumorigenesis
cancer
therapy.
In
this
review,
we
summarized
current
knowledge
on
metabolism
link
cancer.
Furthermore,
delineated
mechanisms
roles
cuproptosis-related
genes
Finally,
offered
comprehensive
discussion
most
recent
advancements
ionophores
nanoparticle
delivery
systems
utilize
as
cutting-edge
strategy
for
treatment.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
An
overview
of
cyanine
dye-based
phototherapy
agents,
including
the
design
strategies,
relationships
between
molecular
structures
and
properties,
as
well
applications
in
photodynamic
therapy,
photothermal
multimodal
combined
therapy.