Journal of drug targeting,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 43
Published: Feb. 19, 2025
In
the
dynamic
arena
of
cancer
therapeutics,
chemoimmunotherapy
has
shown
tremendous
promise,
especially
for
aggressive
forms
breast
like
triple-negative
(TNBC).
This
review
delves
into
significant
role
liposomes
in
enhancing
effectiveness
by
leveraging
cancer-specific
mechanisms
such
as
induction
immunogenic
cell
death
(ICD),
reprogramming
tumor
microenvironment
(TME),
and
enabling
sequential
drug
release.
We
examine
innovative
dual-targeting
that
capitalize
on
heterogeneity,
well
pH-sensitive
formulations
offer
improved
control
over
delivery.
Unlike
prior
analyses,
this
directly
links
advancements
preclinical
research-such
PAMAM
dendrimer-based
nanoplatforms
RGD-decorated
liposomes-to
clinical
trial
results,
highlighting
their
potential
to
revolutionize
TNBC
treatment
strategies.
Additionally,
we
address
ongoing
challenges
related
scalability,
toxicity,
regulatory
compliance,
propose
future
directions
personalized,
immune-focused
nanomedicine.
work
not
only
synthesizes
latest
research
but
also
offers
a
framework
translating
liposomal
from
laboratory
practice.
Cell Death and Disease,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Jan. 4, 2024
Abstract
Current
treatment
strategies
for
cancer,
especially
advanced
are
limited
and
unsatisfactory.
One
of
the
most
substantial
advances
in
cancer
therapy,
last
decades,
was
discovery
a
new
layer
immunotherapy
approach,
immune
checkpoint
inhibitors
(ICIs),
which
can
specifically
activate
cells
by
targeting
checkpoints.
Immune
checkpoints
type
immunosuppressive
molecules
expressed
on
cells,
regulate
degree
activation
avoid
autoimmune
responses.
ICIs,
such
as
anti-PD-1/PD-L1
drugs,
has
shown
inspiring
efficacy
broad
applicability
across
various
cancers.
Unfortunately,
not
all
patients
benefit
remarkably
from
overall
response
rates
to
ICIs
remain
relatively
low
types.
Moreover,
primary
acquired
resistance
pose
serious
challenges
clinical
application
immunotherapy.
Thus,
deeper
understanding
molecular
biological
properties
regulatory
mechanisms
is
urgently
needed
improve
options
fo
r
current
therapies.
Recently,
circular
RNAs
(circRNAs)
have
attracted
increasing
attention,
only
due
their
involvement
aspects
hallmarks,
but
also
impact
shaping
tumor
microenvironment.
In
this
review,
we
systematically
summarize
status
existing
roles
circRNAs
Meanwhile,
aim
settle
issue
an
evidence-oriented
manner
that
involved
hallmarks
effects
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(4), P. 3331 - 3348
Published: Jan. 16, 2024
Currently,
limited
photosensitizers
possess
the
capacity
to
reverse
tumor
hypoxia
and
reduce
programmed
death
ligand-1
(PD-L1)
transforming
growth
factor-β
(TGF-β)
expression
simultaneously,
hindering
perfect
photodynamic
therapy
(PDT)
effect
due
acquired
immune
resistance
hypoxic
microenvironment.
To
tackle
these
challenges,
in
this
research,
we
demonstrated
that
mitochondrial
energy
metabolism
depression
can
be
utilized
as
an
innovative
efficient
approach
for
reducing
of
PD-L1
TGF-β
which
may
offer
a
design
strategy
more
ideal
PDT
nanosystem.
Through
proteomic
analysis
5637
cells,
revealed
tamoxifen
(TMX)
incredibly
regulate
cells.
Then,
selectively
deliver
clinically
used
depressant
TMX
solid
tumors
well
nanosystem,
synthesized
MHI-TMX@ALB
by
combining
mitochondria-targeted
heptamethine
cyanine
PDT-dye
MHI
with
through
self-assembly
albumin
(ALB).
Interestingly
enough,
nanoparticle
effective
reversion
inhibition
protein
at
lower
dosage
(7.5
times
TMX),
then
enhanced
efficacy
immunotherapy
via
enhancing
T-cell
infiltration.
Apart
from
this,
leveraging
dye's
targeting
toward
TMX's
role
suppressing
TGF-β,
also
effectively
mitigated
4T1
lung
metastasis
development.
All
all,
could
multifunctional
economical
codepression
immune-regulating
strategy,
broadening
potential
clinical
applications
Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
167, P. 115569 - 115569
Published: Sept. 26, 2023
Currently,
immunotherapy
targeting
programmed
cell
death
1
(PD-1)
or
ligand
(PD-L1)
has
revolutionized
the
treatment
strategy
of
human
cancer
patients.
Meanwhile,
PD-1/PD-L1
pathway
also
been
implicated
in
pathogenesis
many
immune-related
diseases,
such
as
autoimmune
chronic
infection
diseases
and
adverse
pregnancy
outcomes,
by
regulating
components
innate
adaptive
immune
systems.
Given
power
new
therapy,
a
better
understanding
regulatory
effects
on
responses
will
facilitate
discovery
novel
biomarkers
therapeutic
drug
targets.
Targeting
this
may
successfully
halt
potentially
even
reverse
these
pathological
processes.
In
review,
we
discuss
recent
major
advances
axis
diseases.
We
reveal
that
impact
system
is
complex
manifold
multi-strategies
targeted
are
taken
Consequently,
pathway,
alone
combination
with
other
treatments,
represent
for
future
intervention
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: April 5, 2024
Cancer
immunotherapy
has
made
tremendous
advancements
in
treating
various
malignancies.
The
biggest
hurdle
to
successful
would
be
the
immunosuppressive
tumor
microenvironment
(TME)
and
low
immunogenicity
of
cancer
cells.
To
make
successful,
‘cold’
TME
must
converted
‘hot’
immunostimulatory
status
activate
residual
host
immune
responses.
this
end,
equilibrium
should
broken,
immunogenic
cell
death
ought
induced
stimulate
tumor-killing
cells
appropriately.
Photodynamic
therapy
(PDT)
is
an
efficient
way
inducing
(ICD)
disrupting
immune-restrictive
tissues.
PDT
trigger
a
chain
reaction
that
have
ICD-induced
antigens
presented
In
principle,
strategic
combination
synergize
enhance
therapeutic
outcomes
many
intractable
tumors.
Novel
technologies
employing
nanocarriers
were
developed
deliver
photosensitizers
immunotherapeutic
efficiently.
New-generation
nanomedicines
been
for
recent
years,
which
will
accelerate
clinical
applications.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(14)
Published: Feb. 2, 2024
Abstract
Photodynamic
therapy
(PDT)
is
a
minimally
invasive
and
controllable
local
cancer
treatment
for
cholangiocarcinoma
(CCA).
However,
the
efficacy
of
PDT
hindered
by
intratumoral
hypoxia
presence
an
antioxidant
microenvironment.
To
address
these
limitations,
combining
with
gas
may
be
promising
strategy
to
enhance
tumor
oxygenation.
Moreover,
augmentation
oxidative
damage
induced
can
achieved
inhibiting
NRF2,
core
regulatory
molecule
involved
in
response.
In
this
study,
integrated
nanotherapeutic
platform
called
CMArg@Lip,
incorporating
therapies
using
ROS‐responsive
liposomes
encapsulating
photosensitizer
Ce6,
NO
gas‐generating
agent
L‐arginine,
NRF2
inhibitor
ML385,
successfully
developed.
The
utilization
CMArg@Lip
effectively
deals
challenges
posed
microenvironment,
resulting
elevated
levels
subsequent
induction
ferroptosis
CCA.
Additionally,
findings
suggest
that
exhibits
notable
immunomodulatory
effects,
including
promotion
immunogenic
cell
death
facilitation
dendritic
maturation.
Furthermore,
it
contributes
anti‐tumor
function
cytotoxic
T
lymphocytes
through
downregulation
PD‐L1
expression
cells
activation
STING
signaling
pathway
myeloid‐derived
suppressor
cells,
thereby
reprogramming
immunosuppressive
microenvironment
via
various
mechanisms.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(6), P. 6689 - 6708
Published: Feb. 1, 2024
Tumor
development
and
metastasis
are
closely
related
to
the
complexity
of
metabolism
network.
Recently,
reprogramming
strategies
have
attracted
much
attention
in
tumor
therapy.
Although
there
is
preliminary
success
therapy
agents,
their
therapeutic
effects
been
restricted
by
effective
reaching
sites
drugs.
Nanodelivery
systems
with
unique
physical
properties
elaborate
designs
can
specifically
deliver
tumors.
In
this
review,
we
first
summarize
research
progress
nanodelivery
based
on
enhance
therapies
depleting
glucose,
inhibiting
glycolysis,
lactic
acid,
lipid
metabolism,
glutamine
glutathione,
disrupting
metal
metabolisms
combined
other
therapies,
including
chemotherapy,
radiotherapy,
photodynamic
therapy,
etc.
We
further
discuss
detail
advantages
for
As
well
as
opportunities
challenges
integrating
into
analyze
outlook
these
emerging
areas.
This
review
expected
improve
our
understanding
modulating
enhanced
Communications Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(1)
Published: Aug. 13, 2024
Abstract
Mitochondrial
dysregulation
plays
a
significant
role
in
the
carcinogenesis.
On
other
hand,
its
destabilization
strongly
represses
viability
and
metastatic
potential
of
cancer
cells.
Photodynamic
photothermal
therapies
(PDT
PTT)
target
mitochondria
effectively,
providing
innovative
non-invasive
anticancer
therapeutic
modalities.
Cyanine
dyes,
with
strong
mitochondrial
selectivity,
show
enhancing
PDT
PTT.
The
limitations
cyanine
dyes
for
PTT
are
discussed,
along
their
applications
combination
therapies,
theranostic
techniques,
optimal
delivery
systems.
Additionally,
novel
approaches
sonodynamic
therapy
using
photoactive
presented,
highlighting
advances
treatment.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 6, 2025
The
tumor-specific
efficacy
of
the
most
current
anticancer
therapeutic
agents,
including
antibody-drug
conjugates
(ADCs),
oligonucleotides,
and
photosensitizers,
is
constrained
by
limitations
such
as
poor
cell
penetration
low
drug
delivery.
In
this
study,
we
addressed
these
challenges
developing,
a
positively
charged,
amphiphilic
Chlorin
e6
(Ce6)-conjugated,
cell-penetrating
anti-PD-L1
peptide
nanomedicine
(CPPD1)
with
enhanced
tissue
permeability.
CPPD1
molecule,
bioconjugate
hydrophobic
photosensitizer
strongly
charged
programmed
death-ligand
1
(PD-L1)
binding
(CPP),
capable
self-assembling
into
nanoparticles
an
average
size
199
nm
in
aqueous
solution
without
need
for
any
carriers.
These
carrier-free
possess
ability
to
penetrate
membrane
cancer
cells
target
tumors
expressing
PD-L1
on
their
surface.
Notably,
effectively
blocked
death-1
(PD-1)/PD-L1
interactions
reduced
expression
via
lysosomal
degradation.
They
also
demonstrated
responsiveness
photodynamic
therapy
(PDT)
635
laser,
leading
generation
ROS,
induction
various
immunogenic
deaths
(ICD).
Highly
penetrating
could
immunogenically
modulate
microenvironment
CT26
were
effective
treating
abscopal
metastatic
tumors,
addressing
major
traditional
PDT.