RSC Advances,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(38), P. 27703 - 27711
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
A
multifunctional
nanomedicine
has
been
developed
to
treat
cancer
cells
by
amplifying
oxidative
stress
and
integrating
bioimaging
for
therapeutic
monitoring.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(23)
Published: April 5, 2024
Abstract
Reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
have
become
an
effective
tool
for
tumor
treatment.
The
combination
of
photodynamic
therapy
(PDT)
and
chemodynamic
(CDT)
takes
advantage
various
ROS
enhances
therapeutic
effects.
However,
the
activation
CDT
usually
occurs
before
PDT,
which
hinders
sustained
maintenance
hydroxyl
radicals
(⋅OH)
reduces
treatment
efficiency.
Herein,
we
present
a
light‐triggered
nano‐system
based
on
molecular
aggregation
regulation
converting
cancer
from
PDT/photothermal
(PTT)
to
long‐lasting
CDT.
ordered
J‐aggregation
properties
cyanine
moiety
while
simultaneously
suppressing
capabilities
copper‐porphyrin
moiety.
Upon
light
irradiation,
Cu‐PCy
JNPs
demonstrate
strong
photothermal
Meanwhile,
triggers
rapid
degradation
backbone,
leading
destruction
J‐aggregation.
As
result,
is
sequentially
activated,
generation
⋅OH
observed
up
48
hours,
causing
potent
cellular
oxidative
stress
apoptosis.
Due
their
excellent
accumulation,
exhibit
in
vivo
ablation
through
therapy.
This
work
provides
new
approach
effectively
prolonging
activity
ROS‐based
Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(25)
Published: Jan. 14, 2024
Abstract
Ferroptosis
is
a
new
form
of
regulated
cell
death
featuring
iron‐dependent
lipid
peroxides
accumulation
to
kill
tumor
cells.
A
growing
body
evidence
has
shown
the
potential
ferroptosis‐based
cancer
therapy
in
eradicating
refractory
malignancies
that
are
resistant
apoptosis‐based
conventional
therapies.
In
recent
years,
studies
have
reported
number
ferroptosis
inducers
can
increase
vulnerability
cells
by
regulating
ferroptosis‐related
signaling
pathways.
Encouraged
rapid
development
ferroptosis‐driven
therapies,
interdisciplinary
fields
combine
ferroptosis,
pharmaceutical
chemistry,
and
nanotechnology
focused.
First,
prerequisites
metabolic
pathways
for
briefly
introduced.
Then,
detail
emerging
designed
boost
ferroptosis‐induced
therapy,
including
metal
complexes,
metal‐based
nanoparticles,
metal‐free
nanoparticles
summarized.
Subsequently,
application
synergistic
strategies
with
apoptosis
other
emphasis
on
use
both
cuproptosis
induce
redox
dysregulation
intracellular
bimetallic
copper/iron
metabolism
disorders
during
treatment
discussed.
Finally,
challenges
associated
clinical
translation
future
directions
potentiating
therapies
highlighted.
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.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 27, 2025
Nanozymes
have
shown
significant
potential
in
cancer
catalytic
therapy
by
strategically
catalyzing
tumor-associated
substances
and
metabolites
into
toxic
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
situ,
thereby
inducing
oxidative
stress
promoting
cell
death.
However,
within
the
complex
tumor
microenvironment
(TME),
rational
design
of
nanozymes
factors
like
activity,
reaction
substrates,
TME
itself
significantly
influence
efficiency
ROS
generation.
To
address
these
limitations,
recent
research
has
focused
on
exploring
that
affect
activity
developing
nanozyme-based
cascade
systems,
which
can
trigger
two
or
more
processes
tumors,
producing
therapeutic
achieving
efficient
stable
with
minimal
side
effects.
This
area
remarkable
progress.
Perspective
provides
a
comprehensive
overview
nanozymes,
covering
their
classification
fundamentals.
The
regulation
nanozyme
strategies
are
discussed
detail.
Furthermore,
representative
paradigms
for
successful
construction
systems
treatment
summarized
focus
revealing
underlying
mechanisms.
Finally,
we
current
challenges
future
prospects
development
biomedical
applications.
Journal of Nanobiotechnology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: Feb. 20, 2025
The
advent
of
nanozymes
has
revolutionized
approaches
to
cancer
diagnosis
and
therapy,
introducing
innovative
strategies
that
address
the
limitations
conventional
treatments.
Nanozyme
nanostructures
with
enzyme-mimicking
catalytic
abilities
exhibit
exceptional
stability,
biocompatibility,
customizable
functions,
positioning
them
as
promising
tools
for
theranostics.
By
emulating
natural
enzyme
reactions,
can
selectively
target
eradicate
cells,
minimizing
harm
adjacent
healthy
tissues.
Nanozymes
also
be
functionalized
specific
targeting
ligands,
allowing
precise
delivery
regulated
release
therapeutic
agents,
improving
treatment
effectiveness
reducing
adverse
effects.
However,
issues
such
selectivity,
regulatory
compliance
remain
critical
challenges
clinical
application
nanozymes.
This
review
provides
an
overview
nanozymes,
highlighting
their
unique
properties,
various
classifications,
activities,
diverse
applications
in
strategic
oncological
deployment
could
profoundly
impact
future
advancements
personalized
medicine,
recent
progress
prospective
directions
enzyme-mimetic
treatment.
summarizes
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(19), P. 24172 - 24190
Published: April 30, 2024
Of
the
most
common,
hypoxia,
overexpressed
glutathione
(GSH),
and
insufficient
H2O2
concentration
in
tumor
microenvironment
(TME)
are
main
barriers
to
advancment
of
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
mediated
Xdynamic
therapies
(X
=
photo,
chemodynamic,
chemo).
Maximizing
Fenton
catalytic
efficiency
is
crucial
chemodynamic
therapy
(CDT),
yet
endogenous
levels
not
sufficient
attain
better
anticancer
efficacy.
Specifically,
there
a
need
amplify
reactivity
within
tumors,
leveraging
unique
attributes
TME.
Herein,
for
first
time,
we
design
RuxCu1–xO2–Ce6/CPT
(RCpCCPT)
nanoagent
TME-mediated
synergistic
based
on
heterogeneous
Ru–Cu
peroxide
nanodots
(RuxCu1–xO2
NDs)
chlorine
e6
(Ce6),
loaded
with
ROS-responsive
thioketal
(TK)
linked-camptothecin
(CPT).
The
NDs
(RCp
NDs,
x
0.50)
possess
highest
vacancy
(OV)
density,
which
grants
them
potential
form
massive
Lewis's
acid
sites
adsorption,
while
dispersibility
targetability
were
improved
via
surface
modification
using
hyaluronic
(HA).
In
TME,
RCpCCPT
degrades,
releasing
H2O2,
Ru2+/3+,
Cu+/2+
ions,
cooperatively
facilitate
hydroxyl
radical
(•OH)
formation
deactivate
antioxidant
GSH
enzymes
through
cocatalytic
loop,
resulting
excellent
therapeutic
Furthermore,
when
combined
laser
treatment,
produces
singlet
(1O2)
PDT,
induces
cell
apoptosis
at
sites.
Following
ROS
generation,
TK
linkage
disrupted,
up
92%
CPT
48
h.
vitro
investigations
showed
that
laser-treated
caused
81.5%
death
from
PDT/CDT
chemotherapy
(CT).
cancer
cells
red-blue
emission
images
taking
in,
allows
fluorescence
image-guided
treatment.
overall
results
show
RCp
more
biocompatible
have
effectiveness
vivo.
Cancer Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(14)
Published: July 1, 2024
Abstract
Background
Pancreatic
cancer
(PCA)
is
an
extremely
aggressive
malignant
with
increasing
incidence
and
a
low
five‐year
survival
rate.
The
main
reason
for
this
high
mortality
that
most
patients
are
diagnosed
PCA
at
advanced
stage,
missing
early
treatment
options
opportunities.
As
important
nutrients
of
the
human
body,
trace
elements
play
role
in
maintaining
normal
physiological
functions.
Moreover,
closely
related
to
many
diseases,
including
PCA.
Review
This
review
systematically
summarizes
latest
research
progress
on
selenium,
copper,
arsenic,
manganese
PCA,
elucidates
their
application
provides
new
reference
prevention,
diagnosis
Conclusion
Trace
such
as
arsenic
playing
risk,
pathogenesis,
Meanwhile,
they
have
certain
inhibitory
effect
mechanism
mainly
includes:
promoting
ferroptosis,
inducing
apoptosis,
inhibiting
metastasis,
excessive
proliferation.