Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(20), P. 13805 - 13816
Published: March 29, 2024
Cuproptosis,
a
copper-dependent
cell
death
process,
has
been
confirmed
to
further
activate
the
immune
response
and
mediate
resistance.
However,
hypoxic
tumor
microenvironment
hampers
cuproptosis
sensitivity
suppresses
body's
antitumor
response.
Herein,
we
have
successfully
immobilized
functionalized
catalase
(CAT)
with
long
single-stranded
DNA
containing
polyvalent
CpG
sequences
through
rolling
circle
amplification
(RCA)
techniques,
obtaining
an
enzyme-cored
spherical
nucleic
acid
nanoplatform
(CAT-ecSNA-Cu)
deliver
copper
ions
for
cuproptosis.
The
presence
of
long-stranded
DNA-protected
CAT
enhances
mitochondrial
respiration
by
catalyzing
conversion
H2O2
O2,
thereby
sensitizing
Meanwhile,
increased
oxygenation
expression
hypoxia-inducible
factor-1
(HIF-1)
protein,
resulting
in
alleviation
immunosuppressive
microenvironment.
Of
note,
induces
immunogenic
(ICD),
which
facilitates
dendritic
(DC)
maturation
antigen
presentation
polyCpG-supported
Toll-like
receptor
9
(TLR9)
activation.
Furthermore,
cuproptosis-induced
PD-L1
upregulation
cells
complements
checkpoint
blockers
(αPD-L1),
enhancing
immunity.
strategy
cuproptosis-mediated
responses
alleviating
hypoxia
effectively
promotes
activation
proliferation
effector
T
cells,
ultimately
leading
long-term
immunity
against
cancer.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(15)
Published: Feb. 11, 2024
Abstract
Overproduction
of
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS),
metal
ion
accumulation,
and
tricarboxylic
acid
cycle
collapse
are
crucial
factors
in
mitochondria‐mediated
cell
death.
However,
the
highly
adaptive
nature
damage‐repair
capabilities
malignant
tumors
strongly
limit
efficacy
treatments
based
on
a
single
treatment
mode.
To
address
this
challenge,
self‐reinforced
bimetallic
Mito‐Jammer
is
developed
by
incorporating
doxorubicin
(DOX)
calcium
peroxide
(CaO
2
)
into
hyaluronic
(HA)
‐modified
metal‐organic
frameworks
(MOF).
After
cellular,
dissociates
CaO
Cu
2+
tumor
microenvironment.
The
exposed
further
yields
hydrogen
(H
O
Ca
weakly
acidic
environment
to
strengthen
‐based
Fenton‐like
reaction.
Furthermore,
combination
chemodynamic
therapy
overload
exacerbates
ROS
storms
mitochondrial
damage,
resulting
downregulation
intracellular
adenosine
triphosphate
(ATP)
levels
blocking
Cu‐ATPase
sensitize
cuproptosis.
This
multilevel
interaction
strategy
also
activates
robust
immunogenic
death
suppresses
metastasis
simultaneously.
study
presents
multivariate
model
for
revolutionizing
mitochondria
relying
continuous
retention
ions
boost
cuproptosis/immunotherapy
cancer.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(12), P. 9031 - 9042
Published: March 12, 2024
Cuproptosis
has
drawn
enormous
attention
in
antitumor
material
fields;
however,
the
responsive
activation
of
cuproptosis
against
tumors
using
nanomaterials
with
high
atom
utilization
is
still
challenging.
Herein,
a
copper-based
nanoplatform
consisting
acid-degradable
copper
hydride
(CuH)
nanoparticles
was
developed
via
microfluidic
synthesis.
After
coating
tumor-targeting
hyaluronic
acid
(HA),
denoted
as
HA-CuH-PVP
(HCP)
shows
conspicuous
damage
toward
tumor
cells
by
generating
Cu+
and
hydrogen
(H2)
simultaneously.
can
induce
apoptosis
relying
on
Fenton-like
reactions
lead
to
causing
mitochondrial
protein
aggregation.
Besides,
existence
H2
enhance
both
cell
death
types
dysfunction
intracellular
redox
homeostatic
disorders.
In
vivo
experimental
results
further
exhibit
desirable
potential
HCP
for
killing
inhibiting
lung
metastases,
which
will
broaden
horizons
designing
materials
triggering
better
efficacy.
Chemistry of Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(2), P. 815 - 828
Published: Jan. 11, 2024
Cuproptosis
is
a
newly
identified
copper-dependent
cell
death
and
holds
great
promise
for
cancer
therapy.
However,
transporting
enough
copper
into
cells
challenge.
Herein,
an
intelligent
cupreous
nanoplatform
(denoted
as
CuO2-MSN@TA-Cu2+),
consisting
of
in
situ
formation
CuO2
within
mesoporous
silica
nanoparticles
(MSN)
then
deposition
with
tannic
acid
(TA)-Cu2+
complex,
designed
developed
to
realize
on-demand
delivery
cuproptosis-based
combination
CuO2-MSN@TA-Cu2+
exhibits
tumor
microenvironment-triggered
therapeutic
activity,
wherein
the
outer
TA-Cu2+
complex
readily
disassembled
release
Cu2+
liberate
internal
produce
H2O2.
The
overloaded
can
not
only
directly
convert
endogenous
H2O2
self-supplied
highly
toxic
hydroxyl
radicals
chemodynamic
therapy
(CDT)
via
Cu-based
Fenton-like
reaction
but
also
undergo
glutathione-mediated
reduction
Cu+
species
induce
potent
cellular
cuproptosis
enhance
CDT.
experimental
results
indicate
that
produces
remarkable
cytotoxicity
against
significantly
suppresses
growth
by
93.42%
mice-bearing
4T1
breast
tumors.
This
work
provides
new
paradigm
boost
cuproptosis-related
may
inspire
design
advanced
nanoplatforms.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(30)
Published: May 6, 2024
Abstract
The
high
level
of
lactate
in
tumor
microenvironment
not
only
promotes
development
and
metastasis,
but
also
induces
immune
escape,
which
often
leads
to
failures
various
therapy
strategies.
We
here
report
a
sono‐triggered
cascade
depletion
strategy
by
using
semiconducting
polymer
nanoreactors
(SPN
LCu
)
for
cancer
cuproptosis‐immunotherapy.
SPN
mainly
contain
as
sonosensitizer,
oxidase
(LOx)
conjugated
via
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)‐cleavable
linker
chelated
Cu
2+
.
Upon
ultrasound
(US)
irradiation,
the
generates
singlet
(
1
O
2
cut
ROS‐cleavable
allow
release
LOx
that
catalyzes
produce
hydrogen
peroxide
(H
).
will
be
reduced
+
microenvironment,
reacts
with
produced
H
obtain
hydroxyl
radical
(⋅OH)
further
improves
destroying
linkers.
As
such,
achieves
effective
depletion,
thus
relieving
immunosuppressive
roles
lactate.
Moreover,
toxic
cuproptosis
cause
immunogenic
cell
death
(ICD)
activating
antitumor
immunological
effect.
are
used
treat
both
subcutaneous
deep‐tissue
orthotopic
pancreatic
observably
enhanced
efficacy
restricting
growths.
This
study
provides
precise
tactic
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.
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.