Cancer Specific CAIX‐Targeting Supramolecular Lysosome‐Targeting Chimeras (Supra‐LYTAC) for Targeted Protein Degradation
Do‐Hyun Kim,
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Gyeongseok Yang,
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Chaelyeong Lim
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Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
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Published: April 3, 2025
Recently,
targeted
protein
degradation
(TPD)
strategies
have
emerged
as
a
promising
solution
to
tackle
undruggable
proteins.
While
most
TPD
target
intracellular
proteins,
limited
options
exist
for
targeting
extracellular
or
membrane
Herein,
cancer
specific
carbonic
anhydrase
IX
(CAIX)-targeting
supramolecular
nanofibrous
lysosome-targeting
chimeras
(Supra-LYTAC)
is
reported.
Two
self-assembling
amphiphilic
peptides
are
synthesized:
one
that
interacts
with
the
of
interest
(POI),
and
another
mediates
lysosomal
endocytosis
by
cancer-specific
enzyme.
Notably,
these
two
co-assemble
into
nanofibers
capable
cells
in
spatiotemporal
manner.
Through
dynamic
multivalent
binding,
ternary
complex
form
(supramolecular
chimeric
nanostructure;
CAIX-nanofiber-POI),
which
undergoes
internalization
lysosomes
where
POI
degraded
through
catalytic
activity.
This
study
demonstrates
potential
approaches
expand
scope
LYTAC
technology,
offering
new
opportunities
designing
future.
Language: Английский
Combating cancer immunotherapy resistance: a nano‐medicine perspective
Cancer Communications,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 10, 2025
Abstract
Cancer
immunotherapy
offers
renewed
hope
for
treating
this
disease.
However,
cancer
cells
possess
inherent
mechanisms
that
enable
them
to
circumvent
each
stage
of
the
immune
cycle,
thereby
evading
anti‐cancer
immunity
and
leading
resistance.
Various
functionalized
nanoparticles
(NPs),
modified
with
cationic
lipids,
pH‐sensitive
compounds,
or
photosensitizers,
exhibit
unique
physicochemical
properties
facilitate
targeted
delivery
therapeutic
agents
tumor
microenvironment
(TME).
These
NPs
are
engineered
modify
activity.
The
crucial
signal
transduction
pathways
by
which
counteract
resistance
outlined,
including
enhancing
antigen
presentation,
boosting
activation
infiltration
tumor‐specific
cells,
inducing
immunogenic
cell
death,
counteracting
immunosuppressive
conditions
in
TME.
Additionally,
review
summarizes
current
clinical
trials
involving
NP‐based
immunotherapy.
Ultimately,
it
highlights
potential
nanotechnology
advance
Language: Английский
Development and Application of Organic Sonosensitizers in Cancer Therapy
Yuhan Ding,
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Yuchen Yang,
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Ömer Aras
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Aggregate,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 11, 2025
ABSTRACT
Sonodynamic
therapy
(SDT)
is
an
innovative
cancer
modality
that
harnesses
the
energy
of
ultrasound
to
activate
sonosensitizers
for
producing
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS),
culminating
in
eradication
tumor
cells.
Compared
with
photodynamic
therapy,
SDT
has
capacity
penetrate
deeply
into
biological
tissues,
thereby
holding
significant
promise
addressing
situated
or
surgically
inaccessible
tumors.
The
effectiveness
greatly
dependent
on
characteristics
sonosensitizers,
and
unlike
inorganic
organic
offer
a
more
controlled
synthesis
process
have
excellent
biocompatibility.
This
review
presents
meticulous
undertaking
categorize
elucidate
their
mechanisms
action
therapeutic
effects
context
SDT.
Design
strategies
are
also
summarized,
we
emphasize
critical
role
nanotechnology
localization,
imaging,
multimodal
synergistic
offering
approach
achieving
precise
targeting.
In
addition,
impact
delineated
when
integrated
other
oncological
modalities,
such
as
photothermal
enhance
efficacy.
Finally,
discusses
challenges
future
perspectives
advancement
clinical
within
realm
oncology.
Language: Английский
A Chiral Amino Acid-Modified pH-Responsive Nanoplatform Coactivates Cuproptosis and cGAS-STING Signaling Pathways for Cancer Therapy
Lin Li,
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G H Wang,
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Benchu Xue
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et al.
ACS Materials Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1973 - 1983
Published: April 21, 2025
Language: Английский
Recent Advances and Future Prospects in Biological-Membrane-Targeted Polymers
Polymer science & technology.,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 30, 2025
Language: Английский
Ultrasound-responsive nanoweapons: covalent organic frameworks for cancer sonodynamic therapy
Journal of Materials Chemistry B,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Sonodynamic
therapy
(SDT),
characterized
by
its
non-invasiveness,
low
toxicity,
and
deep
tissue
penetration,
has
emerged
as
a
promising
therapeutic
modality
for
anticancer
treatments.
Recently,
covalent
organic
frameworks
(COFs)
have
garnered
significant
attention
in
the
SDT
realm
powerful
versatile
toolbox.
Notably,
COF-based
achieved
many
encouraging
outcomes
owing
to
remarkable
potential
of
COFs,
volume
related
research
experienced
continuous
growth.
Therefore,
we
strive
provide
timely
comprehensive
review
that
thoroughly
summarizes
advancements
SDT.
This
begins
with
concise
yet
summary
ultrasonic
cavitation
sonodynamic
effects,
elucidating
fundamental
principles
mechanisms
Subsequently,
it
delves
into
chemistry
examining
intricate
structure
designs,
various
types
linkages,
diverse
synthetic
methods.
The
primary
focus
this
is
summarize
sonosensitizers,
including
construction
strategies
product
properties.
More
importantly,
role
COFs
combined
therapies
described
detail,
aiming
highlight
advantages
COF-enhanced
synergistic
Finally,
points
out
current
challenges
future
opportunities
rapidly
evolving
field.
Overall,
deliberations
overviews
sonosensitizers
are
expected
facilitate
advancements,
leading
early-stage
clinical
benefits
patients.
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Biomimetic Hybrid PROTAC Nanovesicles Block Multiple DNA Repair Pathways to Overcome Temozolomide Resistance Against Orthotopic Glioblastoma
Qing Xu,
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Xing Hu,
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Ihsan Ullah
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et al.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 9, 2025
Abstract
Glioblastoma
(GBM)
remains
one
of
the
deadliest
forms
cancer
due
to
its
high
rates
postoperative
recurrence
and
resistance
treatment.
Temozolomide
(TMZ)
is
standard
chemotherapy
for
GBM.
However,
therapeutic
efficacy
TMZ
significantly
compromised
by
activation
various
intracellular
DNA
repair
mechanisms
that
facilitate
resistance.
Herein,
upregulation
bromodomain‐containing
protein
4
(BRD4)
expression
demonstrated
be
a
key
contributor
in
To
address
this
challenge,
biomimetic
hybrid
PROteolysis
TArgeting
Chimeras
(PROTAC)
liposome
delivery
system
(M@TP)
developed.
This
efficiently
penetrates
blood‐brain
barrier
(BBB)
specifically
targets
GBM
cells
through
homotypic
recognition.
Once
within
TMZ‐resistant
cells,
released
PROTAC
from
M@TP
can
degrade
BRD4,
effectively
inhibiting
multiple
pathways
restoring
sensitivity
In
vivo,
studies
showed
significant
suppressing
tumor
growth
both
GBM,
with
prolonged
mouse
survival
times.
These
findings
highlight
potential
as
promising
strategy
overcome
improve
outcomes
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Lymphocyte‐Mimicking Sonosensitizers Boost Cancer Immunotherapy via Sequential Ultrasound Activation
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 24, 2025
Abstract
Effective
initiation
of
the
cancer‐immunity
cycle
is
core
challenge
tumor
immunotherapy,
which
relies
on
coordinated
antigen
release
and
immunostimulation.
To
address
this
issue,
work
introduced
a
novel
lymphocyte‐mimicking
sonosensitizer
using
Mn‐doped
hollow
Prussian
blue
nanoparticle
(Mn‐HP)
for
cancer
sonodynamic
therapy
(SDT)
to
efficiently
evoke
anticancer
immunity.
The
prepared
Mn‐HP
have
unique
architecture
amplify
ultrasonic
cavitation
effects,
boosting
spatially
controlled
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
production.
Through
effective
combination
lymphocytes,
Lymphocyte‐mimicking
(Lymphocytes‐Mn‐HP,
LM)
with
“Homing
effect”
constructed.
sequenced
dual‐ultrasound
strategy
employs
high‐power
ultrasound
(2.0
W
cm
−2
)
stimulation
(excessive
ROS)
low‐power
(0.5
(moderate
lymph
node
active
immune
cells,
enabling
precise
spatial‐temporal
ROS
generation
while
preserving
function.
Both
in
vitro
vivo
studies
demonstrated
significant
suppression
through
initiating
cycle,
offering
transformative
paradigm
SDT‐immunotherapy
integration.
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De Novo Design of Efficient NIR‐II‐Activated Heavy‐Atom‐Free Type‐I Photosensitizer for Anti‐Tumor Photoimmunotherapy
Huan Chen,
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Yu Wang,
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Zhangxin He
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et al.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: June 4, 2025
Abstract
Type‐I
photosensitizers
(PSs)
are
considered
to
be
efficient
agents
for
overcoming
the
oxygen‐dependent
deficiency
of
traditional
photodynamic
therapy
(PDT).
However,
it
is
still
challenging
design
type‐I
PSs
that
can
activated
by
second
near‐infrared
(NIR‐II)
irradiation.
Herein,
a
series
organic
heavy‐atom‐free
molecules
designed
(named
as
CTU1
,
CTU2
and
CTU3
)
exhibit
strong
absorption
bands
over
first
NIR‐II
regions.
Among
them,
water‐dispersible
nanoparticles
(NPs)
show
J
‐aggregate
characteristics
good
band,
resulting
in
highly
•O
2
−
generation
upon
irradiation
1064
nm
light.
In
addition,
NPs
also
high
photothermal
conversion
efficiency
88.6%.
vitro
vivo
experiments
have
superior
PDT
(PTT)
effects,
which
further
induce
immunogenic
cell
death
activate
immune
cells
4T1
tumor‐bearing
mice
combined
PDT/PTT
anti‐tumor
photoimmunotherapy
against
refractory
tumors.
This
work
presents
paradigm
de
novo
light‐activated
PS
combinational
cancer.
Language: Английский