Nano Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 21, 2025
Eliminating
cancer
stem
cells
(CSCs)
is
essential
for
the
effective
treatment
of
triple-negative
breast
(TNBC).
This
study
synthesized
Au@cerium-zinc
composite
core@shell
nanoparticles
(Au@Zn/CeO)
that
were
subsequently
conjugated
with
Escherichia
coli
(E.
coli)
to
create
engineered
bacterium
AZCE,
which
was
then
combined
microneedle
carriers
and
freeze-dried
obtain
AZCE-MN.
Upon
implantation
into
TNBC
tumors,
inherent
properties
E.
facilitate
AZCE
penetrate
extracellular
matrix
break
through
basement
membrane,
enabling
delivery
AZC
CSCs-enriched
regions
deep
within
tumor.
The
released
Zn2+
induces
mitochondrial
dysfunction
amplifies
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
production.
redox
cycling
between
Ce3+/Ce4+
effectively
depleted
glutathione,
further
increased
ROS
generation.
Under
near-infrared
laser
irradiation,
Au
nanorods
initiated
photothermal
therapy,
ablating
CSCs
while
amplifying
catalytic
reactions
ionic
effects.
microneedle-mediated
bacteria
improved
nanodrug
penetration
in
tumor
tissues,
providing
new
insights
clinical
treatment.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
This
review
provides
a
comprehensive
summary
of
the
dysregulation
redox
metabolism
in
cancer
cells
and
advantages
latest
advances
nanomaterial-assisted
metabolic
regulation
therapy.
ACS Applied Nano Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
8(2), P. 1284 - 1294
Published: Jan. 8, 2025
Hypoxia
and
high
glutathione
(GSH)
contents
in
the
tumor
microenvironment
(TME)
diminish
efficacy
of
single-modality
photodynamic
therapy
(PDT)
chemodynamic
(CDT).
Cu2O
can
effectively
release
Cu+
within
TME,
facilitating
CDT,
concurrently
generate
O2
to
mitigate
hypoxia.
Co-delivery
with
photosensitizers
(PSs)
tumors
could
potentially
enhance
PDT/CDT
combination
therapy.
However,
challenges
such
as
instability,
susceptibility
vivo
substances
affecting
catalytic
activity,
toxicity
normal
tissues
limit
utility
Cu2O.
To
overcome
these
limitations,
we
propose
utilization
core
GSH-responsive
metal–organic
framework
(MOF)
shells,
uniformly
grown
on
its
surface
form
Cu2O@MOFs
heterostructures.
This
design
prevents
leakage
deactivation
core.
We
synthesized
Cu2+-doped
ZIF-67
multifunctional
MOF
shells
situ
subsequently
incorporated
photosensitizer
ZnPc
into
MOFs
create
Cu2O@Cu2+/ZIF-67@ZnPc
(CCZZ).
Upon
entry
cells,
this
nanodrug
degrades
presence
slight
acidity
an
optimal
GSH
concentration,
releasing
while
depleting
GSH.
The
released
degraded
ZIF-67,
respectively,
Co2+
for
CDT
O2,
consumes
PDT
under
laser
irradiation,
achieving
synergistic
best
our
knowledge,
is
first
study
based
synthesis
Cu2O@Cu-MOFs
that
achieves
dual-enhanced
by
simultaneously
generating
oxygen.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 5, 2025
Recent
investigations
have
underscored
the
significant
role
of
manganese
ions
(Mn2+)
in
immunization,
particularly
through
activation
cGAS-STING
pathway,
which
enhances
antitumor
immune
responses.
However,
rapid
metabolism
free
Mn2+
following
administration
limits
its
effectiveness
as
an
adjuvant.
To
address
these
challenges,
microneedles
(MNs)
hyaluronic
acid
containing
Sparfloxacin
(SP)
and
zinc-manganese
sulfide
(ZMS)
are
prepared
for
postoperative
situ
treatment
triple-negative
breast
cancer
(TNBC)
to
prevent
recurrence
combat
wound
infection.
ZMS/SP
(ZS)-loaded
MNs
exhibit
strong
antimicrobial
antibiofilm
properties
that
crucial
preventing
infections.
Moreover,
generation
reactive
oxygen
species
by
disrupts
oxidative
balance,
effectively
activating
immunogenic
cell
death
facilitating
release
cytokines.
ZS
significantly
suppressed
tumor
growth,
reduced
lung
metastasis,
promoted
healing.
These
effects
accompanied
notable
increases
infiltration
activation,
is
consistent
with
gene
sequencing
results.
Activation
pathway
further
improved
immunity.
findings
highlight
potential
effective
safe
utilizes
immunostimulatory
enhance
local
systemic
responses
prevention
TNBC
metastasis.
Nanoscale,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
TUC@ZMS
targets
cancer
cells,
depletes
GSH,
and
integrates
PDT,
CDT,
H
2
S
gas
therapy
to
eliminate
tumors
induce
ICD,
while
Mn
2+
activate
cGAS-STING,
eliciting
systemic
anti-tumor
immunity,
curbing
tumor
growth
lung
metastasis.
ACS Applied Bio Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 18, 2025
Glioblastoma
(GBM)
is
an
aggressive
and
fatal
tumor.
The
infiltrative
spread
of
GBM
cells
hinders
gross
total
resection.
residual
are
significantly
associated
with
survival
recurrence.
Therefore,
a
theranostic
method
that
can
enhance
the
contrast
between
normal
astrocyte
(AS)
selectively
eradicate
highly
desired.
In
this
report,
both
cultured
in
same
microplate
well
to
imitate
coexistence
environment
treated
Raman
tags
functionalized
by
anti-EGFR.
Compared
AS
cells,
show
25%
higher
emission,
their
cell
death
rate
increases
factor
2.
These
results
demonstrate
potential
for
selective
eradication
guided
robust
signals
after
primary
surgery.