Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 26, 2024
Mild
photothermal
therapy
(MPTT)
has
emerged
as
a
promising
therapeutic
modality
for
attenuating
thermal
damage
to
the
normal
tissues
surrounding
tumors,
while
heat-induced
upregulation
of
heat
shock
proteins
(HSPs)
greatly
compromises
curative
efficacy
MPTT
by
increasing
cellular
thermo-tolerance.
Ferroptosis
been
identified
suppress
overexpression
HSPs
accumulation
lipid
peroxides
and
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS),
but
is
restricted
overexpressed
glutathione
(GSH)
in
tumor
microenvironment
undesirable
ROS
generation
efficiency.
Herein,
synergistic
strategy
based
on
mutual
enhancement
ferroptosis
proposed
cleaving
recover
cell
sensitivity.
A
facile
method
fabricating
series
Fe-based
metal-quinone
networks
(MQNs)
coordinated
assembly
representative
FTP
MQNs
possess
high
conversion
efficiency
(69.3
%).
Upon
808
nm
laser
irradiation,
not
only
trigger
effective
induce
apoptosis
more
significantly,
potentiate
Fenton
reaction
marked
GSH
consumption
boost
ferroptosis,
reinforced
effect
turn
can
alleviate
resistance
declining
HSP70
defense
reducing
ATP
levels.
This
study
provides
valuable
rationale
constructing
large
library
achieving
ferroptosis.
Cancers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(22), P. 3768 - 3768
Published: Nov. 8, 2024
Chemotherapy
remains
the
primary
therapeutic
approach
in
treating
cancer.
The
tumor
microenvironment
(TME)
is
complex
network
surrounding
cells,
comprising
various
cell
types,
such
as
immune
fibroblasts,
and
endothelial
well
ECM
components,
blood
vessels,
signaling
molecules.
often
stiff
dense
of
TME
interacts
dynamically
with
influencing
cancer
growth,
response,
metastasis,
resistance
to
therapy.
effectiveness
treatment
solid
tumors
frequently
reduced
due
poor
penetration
drug,
which
leads
attaining
concentrations
below
levels
at
site.
Cell-penetrating
peptides
(CPPs)
present
a
promising
that
improves
internalization
agents.
CPPs,
are
short
amino
acid
sequences,
exhibit
high
ability
pass
membranes,
enabling
them
deliver
drugs
efficiently
minimal
toxicity.
Specifically,
iRGD
peptide,
member
notable
for
its
capacity
deeply
penetrate
tissues
by
binding
simultaneously
integrins
ανβ3/ανβ5
neuropilin
receptors.
Indeed,
characteristically
expressed
allows
peptide
home
onto
cells.
Notably,
respective
dual-receptor
targeting
mechanism
considerably
increases
permeability
vessels
tumors,
an
efficient
delivery
co-administered
or
nanoparticles
into
mass.
Therefore,
facilitates
deeper
drug
efficacy
therapies.
Distinctively,
we
will
focus
on
action,
systems
their
application,
deliberate
future
perspectives
developing
iRGD-conjugated
therapeutics.
In
summary,
this
review
discusses
potential
overcoming
barriers
maximize
efficiency
while
minimizing
side
effects.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(25)
Published: April 22, 2024
Abstract
Deep
penetration
and
downregulation
of
heat
shock
protein
(HSP)
expression
in
multimodal
synergistic
therapy
are
promising
approaches
for
curing
cancer
clinical
trials.
However,
free
small‐molecule
drugs
most
drug
vehicles
have
a
low
delivery
efficiency
deep
into
the
tumor
owing
to
poor
hypoxic
conditions
at
site.
In
this
study,
objective
is
use
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)‐responsive
supramolecular
gels
co‐loaded
with
photosensitizer
Zn(II)
phthalocyanine
tetrasulfonic
acid
(ZnPCS
4
)
functionalized
tetrahedral
DNA
(TGSAs)
(G@P/TGSAs)
enhance
tissue
cell
block
HSP90
pathway
chemo‐
photodynamic
(PDT)
‐
photothermal
(PTT)
trimodal
therapy.
The
injected
situ
release
ZnPCS
TGSAs
under
high
ROS
concentrations
originating
from
both
PDT.
penetrate
deeply
tissues
augment
by
inhibiting
pathway.
Proteomics
show
that
HSP‐related
proteins
molecular
chaperones
inhibited/activated,
Simultaneously,
TGSA‐regulated
apoptotic
activated.
vivo
study
demonstrates
efficient
excellent
(45%
growth
inhibition).
Materials Horizons,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(18), P. 4275 - 4310
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
This
comprehensive
review
systematically
summarizes
the
intrinsic
mechanism
of
different
metal
ion
(such
as
Fe
3+
/Fe
2+
,
Cu
/Cu
+
Ca
Zn
Mn
Na
/K
and
Mg
)-mediated
interference
therapies
their
research
progress
in
cancer
treatment.
Journal of Functional Biomaterials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(2), P. 35 - 35
Published: Jan. 30, 2024
Multifunctional
nanoparticles
are
of
significant
importance
for
synergistic
multimodal
antitumor
activity.
Herein,
zinc
oxide
(ZnO)
was
used
as
pH-sensitive
loading
the
chemotherapy
agent
doxorubicin
(DOX)
and
photosensitizer
indocyanine
green
(ICG),
biocompatible
low-molecular-weight
heparin
(LMHP)
gatekeepers
photothermal
therapy/photodynamic
therapy/chemotherapy/immunotherapy.
ZnO
decomposed
into
cytotoxic
Zn2+
ions,
leading
to
a
tumor-specific
release
ICG
DOX.
simultaneously
produced
oxygen
(O2)
reactive
species
(ROS)
photodynamic
therapy
(PDT).
The
released
under
laser
irradiation
ROS
PDT
raised
tumor
temperature
(PTT).
DOX
directly
caused
cell
death
chemotherapy.
Both
also
induced
immunogenic
(ICD)
immunotherapy.
in
vivo
vitro
results
presented
superior
inhibition
progression,
metastasis
recurrence.
Therefore,
this
study
could
provide
an
efficient
approach
designing
multifunctional
therapy.
Journal of Nanobiotechnology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: May 12, 2024
Abstract
Zinc
oxide
nanoparticles
(ZnO
NPs)
stand
as
among
the
most
significant
metal
in
trigger
formation
of
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
and
induce
apoptosis.
Nevertheless,
utilization
ZnO
NPs
has
been
limited
by
shallowness
short-wavelength
light
constrained
production
ROS.
To
overcome
these
limitations,
a
strategy
involves
achieving
red
shift
towards
near-infrared
(NIR)
spectrum,
promoting
separation
restraining
recombination
electron-hole
(e
−
-h
+
)
pairs.
Herein,
hybrid
plasmonic
system
Au@ZnO
(AZ)
with
graphene
quantum
dots
(GQDs)
doping
(AZG)
nano
heterostructures
is
rationally
designed
for
optimal
NIR-driven
cancer
treatment.
Significantly,
multifold
increase
ROS
generation
can
be
achieved
through
following
creative
initiatives:
(i)
Au
nanorods
expands
photocatalytic
capabilities
AZG
into
NIR
domain,
offering
foundation
NIR-induced
clinical
utilization;
(ii)
elaborate
design
mesoporous
core-shell
AZ
structures
facilitates
redistribution
pairs;
(iii)
incorporation
GQDs
structure
could
efficiently
restrain
e
(iv)
Modification
hyaluronic
acid
(HA)
enhance
CD44
receptor
mediated
targeted
triple-negative
breast
(TNBC).
In
addition,
introduced
NRs
present
catalysts
enhancing
photothermal
therapy
(PTT),
effectively
inducing
apoptosis
tumor
cells.
The
resulting
HA-modified
(AZGH)
exhibits
efficient
hot
electron
injection
separation,
affording
unparalleled
convenience
enabling
PDT
treanment.
As
result,
our
well-designed
AZGH
photosensitizers
exhibit
excellent
efficacy.
Advanced Healthcare Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 26, 2024
Cellular
senescence
is
a
significant
risk
factor
for
aging
and
age-related
diseases
(ARD).
The
canonical
senolytics
Dasatinib
Quercetin
(DQ)
have
shown
promise
in
clearing
senescent
cells
(SnCs);
however,
the
lack
of
selectivity
poses
challenge
achieving
optimal
outcomes.
Despite
recent
occurrence
nanomaterial-based
approaches
targeting
SnCs,
limited
therapeutic
effects,
potential
toxicity
still
remain
major
concern.
Herein,
"double
locks-like"
nanoplatform
developed
that
integrated
Galactan
coating
mesoporous
polydopamine
to
encase
senolytic
drug
DQ.
By
this
way,
DQ
only
released
SnCs
are
featured
with
higher
levels
β-galactosidase
(β-gal)
low
PH.
Additionally,
nanoparticles
equipped
2,2,6,6-Tetramethylpiperidine-1-oxyl
(Tempo)
gain
enhanced
photothermal
converting
potential.
Consequently,
synthesized
nanosenolytics
demonstrate
remarkable
specificity
efficacy
eradicating
accordingly
reverse
pulmonary
fibrosis
mice
without
affecting
normal
tissues.
Upon
exposure
near-infrared
(NIR)
light,
efficiently
remove
tumor
inducted
by
chemotherapy,
thereby
hindering
outgrowth
metastasis
or
breast
cancer.
Collectively,
present
study
develops
an
"On/Off"
switchable
response
produces
more
safe,
efficient,
feasible
way
delay
alleviate
age-associated
diseases.
Molecular Pharmaceutics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
21(3), P. 1526 - 1536
Published: Feb. 21, 2024
Tumoral
thermal
defense
mechanisms
considerably
attenuate
the
therapeutic
outcomes
of
mild-temperature
photothermal
therapy
(PTT).
Thus,
developing
a
simple,
efficient,
and
universal
strategy
to
sensitize
PTT
is
desirable.
Herein,
we
report
self-delivery
nanomedicines
ACy
NPs
comprising
near-infrared
(NIR)
agent
(Cypate),
mitochondrial
oxidative
phosphorylation
inhibitor
(ATO),
distearoylphosphatidylethanolamine-polyethylene
glycol
2000
(DSPE–PEG2000),
which
have
high
drug-loading
efficiency
that
can
reverse
tumoral
resistance,
thereby
increasing
efficacy.
achieved
targeted
tumor
accumulation
performed
NIR
fluorescence
imaging
capability
in
vivo
guide
for
optimized
outcomes.
The
released
ATO
reduced
intracellular
ATP
levels
downregulate
multiple
heat
shock
proteins
(including
HSP70
HSP90)
before
PTT,
reversed
resistance
cells,
contributing
excellent
results
vitro
vivo.
Therefore,
this
study
provides
biosafe,
advanced,
protein-blocking
PTT.