Nanozymes
mimicking
enzymes
show
great
promise
in
anti-tumor
therapy
but
are
often
limited
by
their
low
catalytic
activity
and
lack
of
tumor
specificity
hostile
microenvironments.
This
study
develops
a
novel
nanozyme,
D/P@ZUCO,
utilizing
metal-organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
with
glutathione
oxidase,
peroxidase,
catalase-like
activities.
D/P@ZUCO
is
synthesized
using
ZnFe
Abstract
Cancer
immunotherapy
has
become
a
mainstream
cancer
treatment
over
traditional
therapeutic
modes.
cells
can
undergo
programmed
cell
death
including
ferroptosis,
pyroptosis,
autophagy,
necroptosis,
apoptosis
and
cuproptosis
which
are
find
to
have
intrinsic
relationships
with
host
antitumor
immune
response.
However,
direct
use
of
inducers
or
regulators
may
bring
about
severe
side
effects
that
also
be
rapidly
excreted
degraded
low
efficacy.
Nanomaterials
able
carry
them
for
long
circulation
time,
high
tumor
accumulation
controlled
release
achieve
satisfactory
effect.
Nowadays,
large
number
studies
focused
on
nanomedicines‐based
strategies
through
modulating
modalities
potentiate
immunity.
Herein,
types
their
function
first
summarized,
state‐of‐the‐art
research
progresses
in
nanomedicines
mediated
pathways
(e.g.,
cuproptosis)
response
provocation
highlighted.
Subsequently,
the
conclusion
outlook
potential
focus
discussed.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
34(33)
Опубликована: Май 16, 2024
Abstract
Piezocatalysts,
because
of
their
mechano‐electrical
conversion
properties,
are
exploited
for
various
medical
applications,
such
as
sterilization,
tissue
engineering,
biosensing,
and
disease
theranostics.
In
particular,
based
on
the
unique
advantage
piezoelectric
effect,
piezocatalytic
therapy
(PCT)
has
been
developed
a
novel
promising
candidate
tumor
therapy.
To
optimize
utilization
piezocatalysts
in
therapy,
comprehensive
understanding
antitumor
mechanism
associated
with
these
materials
is
imperative.
Here,
action
principle
elucidated
by
investigating
piezocatalysts,
reactants,
energy
inputs,
products.
Subsequently,
mechanisms
PCT
have
extensively
discussed
recapitulative
follows:
restraining
cell
proliferation,
inducing
programmed
death,
hindering
metastasis,
inhibiting
angiogenesis,
enhancing
immunity.
Additionally,
optimized
therapeutic
outcomes
PCT‐centric
synergistic
cancer
systematically
described.
Finally,
main
challenges
future
research
directions
piezocatalysis
applied
envisioned.
It
believed
that
will
serve
new‐generation
ingenious
tool
treatment.
Materials Today Bio,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
26, С. 101028 - 101028
Опубликована: Март 24, 2024
The
expansion
applications
of
semiconducting
polymer
dots
(Pdots)
among
optical
nanomaterial
field
have
long
posed
a
challenge
for
researchers,
promoting
their
intelligent
application
in
multifunctional
nano-imaging
systems
and
integrated
nanomedicine
carriers
diagnosis
treatment.
Despite
notable
progress,
several
inadequacies
still
persist
the
Pdots,
including
development
simplified
near-infrared
(NIR)
nanoprobes,
elucidation
inherent
biological
behavior,
integration
information
processing
nanotechnology
into
biomedical
applications.
This
review
aims
to
comprehensively
elucidate
current
status
Pdots
as
classical
nanophotonic
material
by
discussing
its
advantages
limitations
terms
biocompatibility,
adaptability
microenvironments
vivo,
etc.
Multifunctional
surface
chemistry
play
crucial
roles
realizing
Pdots.
Information
visualization
based
on
physicochemical
properties
is
pivotal
achieving
detection,
sensing,
labeling
probes.
Therefore,
we
refined
underlying
mechanisms
constructed
multiple
comprehensive
original
mechanism
summaries
establish
benchmark.
Additionally,
explored
cross-linking
interactions
between
nanomedicine,
potential
yet
complete
metabolic
pathways,
future
research
directions,
innovative
solutions
integrating
treatment
strategies.
presents
possible
expectations
valuable
insights
advancing
specifically
from
chemical,
medical,
photophysical
practitioners'
standpoints.
Cells,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
13(22), С. 1924 - 1924
Опубликована: Ноя. 20, 2024
Identifying
definitive
biomarkers
that
predict
clinical
response
and
resistance
to
immunotherapy
remains
a
critical
challenge.
One
emerging
factor
is
extracellular
acidosis
in
the
tumor
microenvironment
(TME),
which
significantly
impairs
immune
cell
function
contributes
failure.
However,
acidic
conditions
TME
disrupt
interaction
between
cancer
cells,
driving
tumor-infiltrating
T
cells
NK
into
an
inactivated,
anergic
state.
Simultaneously,
promotes
recruitment
activation
of
immunosuppressive
such
as
myeloid-derived
suppressor
regulatory
(Tregs).
Notably,
acidity
enhances
exosome
release
from
Tregs,
further
amplifying
immunosuppression.
Tumor
thus
acts
"protective
shield,"
neutralizing
anti-tumor
responses
transforming
pro-tumor
allies.
Therefore,
targeting
lactate
metabolism
has
emerged
promising
strategy
overcome
this
barrier,
with
approaches
including
buffer
agents
neutralize
pH
inhibitors
block
production
or
transport,
thereby
restoring
efficacy
TME.
Recent
discoveries
have
identified
genes
involved
(pHe)
regulation,
presenting
new
therapeutic
targets.
Moreover,
ongoing
research
aims
elucidate
molecular
mechanisms
acidification
develop
treatments
modulate
levels
enhance
outcomes.
Additionally,
future
studies
are
crucial
validate
safety
pHe-targeted
therapies
patients.
Thus,
review
explores
regulation
pHe
its
potential
role
improving
immunotherapy.
Advanced Materials,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 6, 2025
Immunogenic
cell
death
(ICD)-mediated
immunization
strategies
have
great
potential
against
breast
cancer.
However,
traditional
neglect
the
increase
in
immunosuppressive
metabolite,
adenosine
(ADO),
during
ICD,
leading
to
insufficient
therapeutic
outcomes.
In
this
study,
it
is
found
that
A2A
receptor
(A2AR)
significantly
expressed
cancer
and
positively
associated
with
regulatory
T
(Treg)
cells.
Herein,
a
strategy
combining
Fe/Mo-based
lipid
peroxidation
(LPO)
nanoamplifiers
A2AR
blockade
reported
maximize
ICD-mediated
anti-tumor
immunity.
This
LPO
nanoamplifier
causes
explosion
by
Fe
(II)-mediated
Fenton
reaction
Mo(V)-mediated
Russell
mechanism.
Subsequently,
elicits
ICD
magnification
of
tumor
cells
inducing
multiple
regulated
patterns
ferroptosis,
apoptosis,
necroptosis.
Additionally,
antagonist
(SCH58261),
an
immunometabolic
checkpoint
blocker,
relieve
ADO-related
immunosuppression,
amplify
immunological
effects,
elicit
immune
memory
responses.
robust
immunity
observed
primary,
distant,
pulmonary
metastatic,
recurrent
tumors.
study
provides
novel
for
optimizing
immunotherapy
highlights
benefits
enhance
immunotherapy.
Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
17(12), С. 2896 - 2896
Опубликована: Июнь 13, 2024
Transition
metal
oxide
(TMO)-based
nanozymes
have
appeared
as
hopeful
tools
for
antitumor
applications
due
to
their
unique
catalytic
properties
and
ability
modulate
the
tumor
microenvironment
(TME).
The
purpose
of
this
review
is
provide
an
overview
latest
progress
made
in
field
TMO-based
nanozymes,
focusing
on
enzymatic
activities
participating
ions.
These
exhibit
catalase
(CAT)-,
peroxidase
(POD)-,
superoxide
dismutase
(SOD)-,
oxidase
(OXD)-,
glutathione
(GSH-OXD)-like
activities,
enabling
them
regulate
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
levels
(GSH)
concentrations
within
TME.
Widely
studied
transition
metals
include
Fe,
Mn,
Cu,
Ce,
hybrid
multimetallic
oxides,
which
are
also
summarized.
highlights
several
innovative
nanozyme
designs
multifunctional
capabilities.
Despite
significant
challenges
such
long-term
biosafety,
targeting
precision,
mechanisms,
theoretical
supports
remain
be
addressed,
these
discussed.
This
contributes
summary
understanding
rapid
development
holds
great
promise
advancing
nanomedicine
improving
cancer
treatment.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 17, 2025
The
designability
and
high
reactivity
of
nanotechnology
provide
strategies
for
antitumor
therapy
by
regulating
the
redox
state
in
tumor
cells.
Here,
we
synthesize
a
kind
vanadium
dioxide
nanoparticle
encapsulated
bovine
serum
albumin
containing
disulfide
bonds
(VSB
NPs)
photothermal-enhanced
ferroptosis
pyroptosis
effects.
Mechanism
studies
show
that
can
effectively
consume
overexpressed
glutathione
(GSH)
microenvironment,
leading
to
decrease
peroxidase
4
(GPX4)
activity.
Simultaneously,
tetravalent
induce
catalytic
reaction
H2O2,
producing
plenty
toxic
hydroxyl
radicals
(·OH)
singlet
oxygen
(1O2),
cell
ferroptosis.
In
addition,
consumption
also
lead
degradation
nanoparticles
into
high-valent
vanadates,
activating
thermal
protein
domain-associated
3
(NLRP3)
inflammasomes
causing
pyroptosis.
It
is
worth
mentioning
VSB
NPs
not
only
ablate
cells
under
near-infrared
light
irradiation
but
further
disrupt
homeostasis
thereby
enhancing
induced
biodegradable
vanadium-based
nanomaterials.
This
strategy,
based
on
biological
effects
regulate
cells,
provides
possibilities
cancer
treatment.
Abstract
Pyroptosis,
a
form
of
programmed
cell
death
characterized
by
lysis
and
inflammation,
has
significant
implications
for
disease
treatment.
Nanomaterials
(NMs),
with
their
unique
physicochemical
properties,
can
precisely
modulate
pyroptosis,
offering
novel
intelligent
therapeutic
strategies
cancer,
infectious
diseases,
chronic
inflammatory
conditions
targeted
activation
reduced
systemic
toxicity.
This
review
explores
the
mechanisms
which
NMs
regulate
comparing
molecular
NM
inducers,
examines
role
intrinsic
properties
such
as
size,
shape,
surface
charge,
chemical
composition
in
these
processes.
It
also
discusses
balance
between
beneficial
adverse
effects
NM‐induced
highlighting
delivery
systems,
modifications,
controlled
to
enhance
efficacy
intelligence
while
minimizing
Notably,
mRNA‐based
nanomedicine
be
intelligently
designed
activate
achieving
desired
outcomes
tailored
evolving
microenvironment
diseases.
By
understanding
interactions,
potential
harnessed
develop
innovative
treatments
manage
pyroptosis‐associated
diseases
safely,
effectively,
intelligently.
highlights
transformative
clinical
applications.