Current Issues in Molecular Biology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
45(10), P. 8053 - 8070
Published: Oct. 1, 2023
Since
the
discovery
of
dendritic
cells
(DCs)
in
1973
by
Ralph
Steinman,
a
tremendous
amount
knowledge
regarding
these
innate
immunity
has
been
accumulating.
Their
role
regulating
both
and
adaptive
immune
processes
is
gradually
being
uncovered.
DCs
are
proficient
antigen-presenting
capable
activating
naive
T-lymphocytes
to
initiate
generate
effective
anti-tumor
responses.
Although
DC-based
immunotherapy
not
yielded
significant
results,
substantial
number
ongoing
clinical
trials
underscores
relevance
DC
vaccines,
particularly
as
adjunctive
therapy
or
combination
with
other
treatment
options.
This
review
presents
an
overview
current
human
DCs,
their
classification,
functions
distinct
populations.
The
stepwise
process
developing
therapeutic
vaccines
treat
oncological
diseases
discussed,
along
speculation
on
potential
combined
approaches
modern
immunotherapy.
Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 2, 2024
Abstract
Cancer
immunotherapy
offers
significant
clinical
benefits
for
patients
with
advanced
or
metastatic
tumors.
However,
immunotherapeutic
efficacy
is
often
hindered
by
the
tumor
microenvironment's
high
redox
levels,
leading
to
variable
patient
outcomes.
Herein,
a
therapeutic
liposomal
gold
nanocage
(MGL)
innovatively
developed
based
on
photo‐triggered
hyperthermia
and
releasable
strategy
combining
glutathione
(GSH)
depletion
remodel
immune
microenvironment,
fostering
more
robust
anti‐tumor
response.
MGL
comprises
thermosensitive
liposome
shell
core
loaded
maleimide.
The
flexible
promotes
efficient
uptake
cancer
cells,
enabling
targeted
destruction
through
photothermal
therapy
while
triggering
immunogenic
cell
death
maturation
of
antigen‐presenting
cells.
photoactivated
release
maleimide
depletes
intracellular
GSH,
increasing
sensitivity
oxidative
stress
thermal
damage.
Conversely,
GSH
reduction
also
diminishes
immunosuppressive
activity,
enhances
antigen
presentation,
activates
T
Moreover,
decreases
elevated
levels
heat
shock
proteins
in
further
their
hyperthermia.
In
summary,
elicited
systemic
antitumor
response
depletion,
facilitating
an
effective
that
reprograms
microenvironment
significantly
inhibits
primary
This
approach
demonstrates
considerable
translational
potential
applicability.
Journal of Nanobiotechnology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: Oct. 4, 2024
Abstract
Glioblastomas
(GBMs)
are
the
most
common
and
aggressive
malignant
brain
tumors,
presenting
significant
challenges
for
treatment
due
to
their
invasive
nature
localization
in
critical
regions.
Standard
includes
surgical
resection
followed
by
radiation
adjuvant
chemotherapy
with
temozolomide
(TMZ).
Recent
advances
immunotherapy,
including
use
of
mRNA
vaccines,
offer
promising
alternatives.
This
review
focuses
on
emerging
vaccines
GBM
treatment.
We
summarize
recent
advancements,
evaluate
current
obstacles,
discuss
notable
successes
this
field.
Our
analysis
highlights
that
while
have
shown
potential,
is
still
experimental.
Ongoing
research
clinical
trials
essential
fully
understand
therapeutic
potential.
Future
developments
vaccine
technology
insights
into
GBM-specific
immune
responses
may
lead
more
targeted
effective
treatments.
Despite
promise,
further
crucial
validate
optimize
effectiveness
combating
GBM.
Graphical
Drug Delivery and Translational Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 9, 2025
Abstract
Glioblastoma
(GBM),
a
highly
aggressive
brain
tumor,
poses
significant
treatment
challenges
due
to
its
immunosuppressive
microenvironment
and
the
immune
privilege.
Immunotherapy
activating
system
T
lymphocyte
infiltration
holds
great
promise
against
GBM.
However,
brain’s
low
immunogenicity
difficulty
of
crossing
blood-brain
barrier
(BBB)
hinder
therapeutic
efficacy.
Recent
advancements
in
immune-actuated
particles
for
targeted
drug
delivery
have
shown
potential
overcome
these
obstacles.
These
interact
with
BBB
by
rapidly
reversibly
disrupting
structure,
thereby
significantly
enhancing
targeting
penetrating
delivery.
The
also
minimizes
long-term
damage.
At
GBM,
demonstrated
effective
chemotherapy,
chemodynamic
therapy,
photothermal
therapy
(PTT),
photodynamic
(PDT),
radiotherapy,
or
magnetotherapy,
facilitating
tumor
disruption
promoting
antigen
release.
Additionally,
components
retained
autologous
tumor-associated
antigens
presented
them
dendritic
cells
(DCs),
ensuring
prolonged
activation.
This
review
explores
mechanisms
existing
strategies,
role
nanomaterials
immunotherapy.
We
discuss
innovative
particle-based
approaches
designed
traverse
mimicking
innate
functions
improve
outcomes
tumors.
Graphical
RSC Pharmaceutics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
The
review
highlights
intersection
of
cutting-edge
nanocarrier-based
drug
delivery,
surface
modification
nanocarriers,
immunotherapeutic
interventions,
and
combined
therapeutic
approaches,
which
are
critical
for
advancing
glioblastoma
treatment.
Small,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 21, 2025
Abstract
Cancer
vaccines
hold
promise
for
tumor
immunotherapy,
with
their
success
hinging
on
effective
systems
to
boost
anti‐tumor
immunity.
Biological
membranes
are
not
only
a
delivery
vehicle
but
also
source
of
antigens
and
adjuvants,
garnering
growing
interest
in
vaccine
research.
This
review
starts
an
introduction
the
composition
mechanisms
cancer
describes
sources,
advantages/disadvantages,
engineering
strategies,
applications
these
membrane‐based
platforms
development.
offers
critical
analysis
discusses
further
direction
platform
view
clinical
translation
immunotherapy.
Molecular Pharmaceutics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 30, 2025
Coformulation
is
an
approach
to
formulating
multiple
biopharmaceutical
therapeutics
in
a
single
formulation,
promising
the
benefits
of
both
therapies
one
dose.
However,
as
molecular
stability
key
consideration
traditional
formulations,
coformulations
will
require
extensive
investigation.
This
study
evaluated
effects
formulation
stabilizers,
specifically
surfactants,
at
different
grades,
namely,
regular
grade
(RG)
Tween
20
and
80
Super-refined
Polysorbate
80.
Their
were
assessed
through
their
interactions
with
human
serum
albumin
(HSA)
glucagon-like
peptide-1
(GLP-1)
receptor
agonist
(MEDI7219).
Isothermal
titration
calorimetry
(ITC)
differential
scanning
(DSC)
implemented
determine
strength
binding
thermal
tertiary
system.
ITC
confirmed
that
upon
MEDI7219
into
solution
HSA
RG,
affinity
peptide
was
reduced,
resulting
negatively
cooperative
binding.
when
titrated
grades
80,
increased
positive
DSC
established
similar
extent
polysorbates.
Combining
polysorbate
did
not
further
increase
HSA;
however,
it
reduce
unfolding
molecules
absence
heat.
Overall,
unique
findings
this
have
demonstrated
order
addition
ternary
coformulation
affects
final
composition
which
important
for
pharmaceutical
development.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: March 18, 2025
Neoantigen-based
cancer
vaccine
therapy
represents
a
promising
precision
oncology
strategy
that
targets
unique
tumor-specific
mutations
to
elicit
robust
immune
response.
This
therapeutic
approach
is
designed
harness
the
host’s
response
against
neoantigens
eliminate
cells.
The
efficacy
of
neoantigen
vaccines
dependents
on
coordinated
action
diverse
cells,
including
T
lymphocytes,
dendritic
B
natural
killer
and
macrophages.
Each
cell
type
plays
distinct
crucial
role
in
recognizing,
targeting,
destroying
malignant
Understanding
mechanisms
governing
both
individual
collective
dynamics
for
success.
comprehensive
review
systematically
explores
neoantigen-specific
their
dynamic
interactions,
clinical
application
progress,
aiming
unveil
potential
value
future
development
treatment.
Biomedical Reports,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
20(2)
Published: Dec. 19, 2023
Glioblastoma
(GB)
is
one
of
the
most
adverse
diagnoses
in
oncology.
Complex
current
treatment
results
a
median
survival
15
months.
Resistance
to
associated
with
presence
cancer
stem
cells
(CSCs).
The
present
review
aimed
analyze
mechanisms
CSC
plasticity,
showing
particular
role
β‑catenin
regulating
vital
functions
CSCs,
and
describe
molecular
Wnt‑independent
increase
levels,
which
influenced
by
local
microenvironment
CSCs.
also
analyzed
reasons
for
low
effectiveness
using
medication
regulation
proposed
development
immunotherapy
scenarios
tumor
cell
vaccines,
containing
heterogenous
able
producing
multidirectional
antineoplastic
immune
response.
Additionally,
possibility
managing
lymphopenia
transplanting
hematopoietic
from
healthy
sibling
clofazimine
or
other
repurposed
drugs
that
reduce
concentration
CSCs
was
discussed
study.