ACS Synthetic Biology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 26, 2025
Escherichia
coli
is
a
widely
studied
model
organism
and
an
integral
component
of
the
human
gut
microbiome,
offering
significant
potential
for
bacteria-based
therapeutic
applications.
Despite
this
promise,
engineering
native
E.
strains
remains
challenging.
In
study,
we
employed
chassis-independent
recombinase-assisted
genome
(CRAGE)
technique
to
genetically
engineer
strain
EcAZ-1
probiotic
Nissle
1917
(EcN).
We
successfully
expressed
suite
heterologous
genes,
including
bioluminescent
lux
operon,
green
fluorescent
protein
(GFP),
oxygen-independent
IFP2.0,
in
both
strains.
Optimization
IFP2.0
fluorescence
was
achieved
under
aerobic
anaerobic
conditions
by
coexpressing
heme
oxygenase
gene
and/or
supplementing
chromophore
biliverdin
or
hemin.
Additionally,
engineered
these
biosynthesize
bioactive
compounds
naringenin
mycosporine-like
amino
acids.
This
work
highlights
as
versatile
platforms
synthetic
biology,
paving
way
innovative
applications
biomedical
research
development.
Biomaterials Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
27(1)
Published: Feb. 9, 2023
Abstract
Background
Hypoxia
is
a
frequent
characteristic
observed
in
solid
tumors
and
strongly
associated
with
tumor
metastasis,
angiogenesis,
drug
resistance.
While
the
vasculature
of
hypoxic
tissues
poses
obstacles
to
efficient
administration
conventional
drugs,
it
may
prove
advantageous
sustaining
hyperthermia.
Photothermal
therapy
(PTT)
offers
promising
treatment
strategy
that
utilizes
activation
photosensitizers
produce
heat,
thus
facilitating
selective
ablation
tissues.
Method
To
enhance
accumulation
photothermal
agents
tissue
improve
effectiveness
PTT,
we
developed
self-propelled
hybrid
called
Bif@PAu-NPs.
This
consists
polydopamine
(PDA)-coated
gold
nanoparticles
(Au-NPs)
loaded
onto
anaerobic
Bifidobacterium
infantis
(Bif).
Results
The
Bif@PAu-NPs
actively
aggregated
at
site
because
ability
Bif
can
target
regions,
PAu-NPs
achieved
precise
PTT
due
their
high
conversion
efficiency
(η
=
67.8%).
were
ablated
by
resulting
release
antigens
through
immunogenic
cell
death
(ICD),
which
stimulates
an
immune
response.
inclusion
GM-CSF
enhanced
response
recruiting
dendritic
cells
initiating
long-term
anti-tumor
immunity.
Conclusion
effectively
suppressed
growth
both
primary
re-challenged
tumors.
utilization
conjunction
GM-SCF
exhibits
great
potential
as
photothermal-immunotherapeutic
for
precisely
treating
Graphical
In
this
study,
bacterial
biohybrid
exploited
self-driving
deliver
polydopamine-modified
region
tumor.
Under
irradiation
808
nm
NIR
laser,
exerts
stimulate
response,
further
GM-CSF,
leading
recruitment
initiation
immunity
remember
prevent
recurrence.
BMEMat,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: June 25, 2024
Abstract
Nanomedicine
has
shown
promising
therapeutic
potential
in
cancer
treatment,
with
clinically
approved
formulations
such
as
Doxil®
and
Abraxane®
already
providing
tangible
benefits
to
patients.
However,
challenges
low
targeting
efficiency
poor
tumor
penetration
limit
its
application.
Bacteria
have
emerged
drug
delivery
carriers
due
their
capacity
for
autonomous
navigation
deep
into
hypoxic
parenchyma.
Therefore,
utilizing
bacteria
nanomedicine
can
partially
overcome
the
limitations
of
anti‐tumor
nanomedicine.
Moreover,
some
bacteria,
like
Salmonella
typhimurium
Escherichia
coli
,
exhibit
immunostimulatory
oncolytic
effects
synergistically
enhance
This
article
summarizes
common
types
nanomedicines
respective
advantages
treatment.
It
elaborates
on
various
strategies
combining
under
different
administration
routes,
outlining
clinical
progress
bacterial
therapy
outlooking
future
applications
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
14(12), P. 2403 - 2403
Published: June 14, 2022
Cancer
is
the
most
common
cause
of
mortality
worldwide.
There
dire
need
modern
strategies-such
as
surface
modification
nanocarriers-to
combat
this
global
illness.
Incorporation
active
targeting
ligands
has
arisen
a
novel
platform
for
specific
tumor
targeting.
The
aim
current
study
was
to
formulate
PEG-protamine
complex
(PPC)
doxorubicin
(DOX)
treatment
breast
cancer
(BC).
DOX
coupling
with
PEG
can
enhance
cell-penetrating
ability:
combating
resistance
in
MDA-MB
231
cells.
Ionic
gelation
method
adopted
fabricate
pH
sensitive
nanocomplex.
optimized
nanoformulation
characterized
its
particle
diameter,
zeta
potential,
morphology,
entrapment
efficiency,
crystallinity,
and
molecular
interaction.
In
vitro
assay
executed
gauge
release
potential
nanoformulation.
mean
size,
polydispersity
index
(PDI)
nanoparticles
were
observed
be
212
nm,
15.2
mV,
0.264,
respectively.
Crystallinity
studies
Fourier
transform
infrared
(FTIR)
analysis
revealed
no
interaction
confirmed
amorphous
nature
drug
within
nanoparticles.
data
indicate
sustained
at
4.8,
which
intracellular
cells,
compared
solution.
PPC
loaded
utilized
an
alternative
effective
approach
cancer.
Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11
Published: Feb. 24, 2023
Bacteria-driven
biohybrid
microbots
have
shown
great
potential
in
cancer
treatment.
However,
how
precisely
controlling
drug
release
at
the
tumor
site
is
still
an
issue.
To
overcome
limitation
of
this
system,
we
proposed
ultrasound-responsive
SonoBacteriaBot
(DOX-PFP-PLGA@EcM).
Doxorubicin
(DOX)
and
perfluoro-n-pentane
(PFP)
were
encapsulated
polylactic
acid-glycolic
acid
(PLGA)
to
form
DOX-PFP-PLGA
nanodroplets.
Then,
DOX-PFP-PLGA@EcM
created
by
amide-bonded
surface
E.
coli
MG1655
(EcM).
The
was
proved
characteristics
high
tumor-targeting
efficiency,
controlled
capability,
ultrasound
imaging.
Based
on
acoustic
phase
change
function
nanodroplets,
enhance
signal
US
imaging
after
irradiation.
Meanwhile,
DOX
loaded
into
can
be
released.
After
being
intravenously
injected,
efficiently
accumulate
tumors
without
causing
harm
critical
organs.
In
conclusion,
has
significant
benefits
real-time
monitoring
release,
which
applications
for
therapeutic
delivery
clinical
settings.
Critical Reviews in Oncology/Hematology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
191, P. 104141 - 104141
Published: Sept. 23, 2023
Cancer,
a
serious
fatal
disease
caused
by
the
uncontrolled
growth
of
cells,
is
biggest
challenge
flagging
around
medicine
and
health
fields.
Conventionally,
various
treatments-based
strategies
such
as
radiotherapy,
chemotherapy,
alternative
cancer
therapies
possess
drugs
that
cannot
reach
cancerous
tissues
make
them
toxic
to
noncancerous
cells.
Cancer
immunotherapy
has
made
outstanding
achievements
in
reducing
chances
cancer.
Our
considerable
attention
towards
cancer-directed
immune
responses
mechanisms
behind
which
cells
kill
have
progressively
been
helpful
advancement
new
therapies.
Among
them,
bacteria-based
achieved
much
more
due
smart
robust
activating
host
anti-tumor
response.
Moreover,
bacterial-based
therapy
can
be
utilized
single
monotherapy
or
combination
with
multiple
anticancer
immunotherapies
accelerate
productive
clinical
results.
Herein,
we
comprehensively
reviewed
recent
advancements,
challenges,
future
perspectives
developing
immunotherapies.
Pharmaceutics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(7), P. 2004 - 2004
Published: July 21, 2023
Oncolytic
bacteria
are
a
classification
of
with
natural
ability
to
specifically
target
solid
tumors
and,
in
the
process,
stimulate
potent
immune
response.
Currently,
these
include
species
Klebsiella,
Listeria,
Mycobacteria,
Streptococcus/Serratia
(Coley’s
Toxin),
Proteus,
Salmonella,
and
Clostridium.
Advancements
techniques
methodology,
including
genetic
engineering,
create
opportunities
“hijack”
typical
host–pathogen
interactions
subsequently
harness
oncolytic
capacities.
Engineering,
sometimes
termed
“domestication”,
bacterial
is
especially
beneficial
when
inaccessible
or
metastasize
early
development.
This
review
examines
reported
bacteria–host
details
known
mechanisms
protein
level.
A
synopsis
presented
membrane
surface
molecules
that
elicit
particularly
promising
capacities
paired
stimulated
localized
systemic
immunogenic
effects.
In
addition,
progression
toward
clinical
translation
through
engineering
efforts
discussed,
thorough
attention
given
strains
have
accomplished
Phase
III
trial
initiation.
addition
therapeutic
mitigation
after
tumor
has
formed,
some
species,
referred
as
“prophylactic”,
may
even
be
able
prevent
“derail”
formation
anti-inflammatory
capabilities.
These
their
favorable
characteristics
summarized
well.
complete
understanding
interaction
will
likely
necessary
assess
anti-cancer
unlock
full
cancer
potential
bacteria.