Frontiers in Chemistry,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
12
Опубликована: Окт. 3, 2024
Eliciting
anti-tumor
immune
responses
and
improving
the
tumor
microenvironment
crucial
for
boosting
effectiveness
of
anti-PD-1
immunotherapy.
Tumor-associated
macrophages
(TAMs),
primary
types
cells
infiltrating
tumors,
play
a
critical
role
in
formation
an
immunosuppressive
microenvironment.
In
this
study,
we
constructed
novel
Evans
Blue
(EB)-based
Materials Today Bio,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
28, С. 101217 - 101217
Опубликована: Авг. 24, 2024
Cold
exposure
therapy
(CE),
as
an
inexpensive
method,
has
shown
great
potential
in
cancer
therapy.
Exploring
the
combined
anti-tumor
mechanism
of
CE
and
traditional
therapies
(such
photodynamic
(PDT))
is
exciting
promising.
Here,
a
bionic
aggregation-induced
emission
photosensitizer
system
(named
THL)
designed
for
to
enhance
immunotherapy.
THL
inherits
homologous
targeting
ability
tumor
derived
exosomes,
promoting
enrichment
at
site.
Under
external
illumination,
generates
hydroxyl
radicals
superoxide
anions
through
type
I
PDT.
In
addition,
mice
are
pretreated
with
cold
exposure,
which
promotes
mediated
PDT
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
generation
by
reducing
production
ATP
GSH
tissue.
This
combination
increases
ROS
within
tumor,
inhibits
growth
distant
tumors,
recurrent
rechallenged
tumors
number
cytotoxic
CD8+T
cells
memory
T
cells.
Compared
alone,
shows
greater
advantages
The
strategy
provides
new
ideas
Frontiers in Immunology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15
Опубликована: Апрель 29, 2024
Tumor
immunotherapy
is
a
promising
approach
for
addressing
the
limitations
of
conventional
tumor
treatments,
such
as
chemotherapy
and
radiotherapy,
which
often
have
side
effects
fail
to
prevent
recurrence
metastasis.
However,
effectiveness
sustainability
immune
activation
in
remain
challenging.
immunogenic
cell
death,
characterized
by
release
substances,
damage
associated
molecular
patterns
(DAMPs),
antigens,
from
dying
cells
(DTCs),
offers
potential
solution.
By
enhancing
immunogenicity
DTCs
through
inclusion
more
antigens
stimulating
factors,
death
(ICD)
based
cancer
vaccines
can
be
developed
powerful
tool
immunotherapy.
Integrating
ICD
nanoinducers
into
treatments
like
chemotherapy,
photodynamic
therapy,
photothermal
sonodynamic
radiotherapy
presents
novel
strategy
enhance
treatment
efficacy
potentially
improve
patient
outcomes.
Preclinical
research
has
identified
numerous
inducers.
effectively
translating
these
findings
clinically
relevant
applications
remains
critical
challenge.
This
review
aims
contribute
this
endeavor
providing
valuable
insights
vitro
preparation
ICD-based
vaccines.
We
explored
established
tools
induction,
followed
an
exploration
personalized
induction
strategies
vaccine
designs.
sharing
knowledge,
we
hope
stimulate
further
development
advancement
field
International Journal of Nanomedicine,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
Volume 20, С. 991 - 1020
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025
Owing
to
its
high
prevalence,
colossal
potential
of
chemoresistance,
metastasis,
and
relapse,
breast
cancer
(BC)
is
the
second
leading
cause
cancer-related
fatalities
in
women.
Several
treatments
(eg,
chemotherapy,
surgery,
radiations,
hormonal
therapy,
etc.)
are
conventionally
prescribed
for
treatment
BC;
however,
these
associated
with
serious
systemic
aftermaths.
In
this
research,
we
aimed
design
a
multiprong
targeting
strategy
concurrent
action
against
different
phenotypes
BC
(MCF-7
SK-BR-3)
tumor-associated
macrophages
(TAMs)
relapse-free
BC.
Paclitaxel
(PTX)
tamoxifen
(TMX)
co-loaded
chitosan
(CS)
nanoparticles
(NPs)
were
prepared
using
ionic-gelation
method
optimized
Design
Expert®
software
by
controlling
material
attributes.
For
selective
through
CD44-receptors
that
heavily
expressed
on
cells
TAMs,
fabricated
NPs
(PTX-TMX-CS-NPs)
functionalized
hyaluronic
acid
(HA)
as
ligand.
The
HA-PTX-TMX-CS-NPs
exhibited
desired
physicochemical
properties
(PS
~230
nm,
PDI
0.30,
zeta
~21.5
mV),
smooth
spherical
morphology,
encapsulation
efficiency
(PTX
~72%
TMX
~97%),
good
colloidal
stability,
biphasic
release
kinetics.
Moreover,
lowest
cell
viability
depicted
MCF-7
(~25%),
SK-BR-3
(~20%),
RAW
264.7
induction
apoptosis,
cycle
arrest,
enhanced
internalization,
alleviation
migration
proved
superior
anticancer
compared
unfunctionalized
other
control
medicines.
HA-functionalization
promising
CD44-receptors-mediated
TAMs
mitigate
progression,
relapse
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Фев. 13, 2025
Single-atom
nanozymes
are
highly
effective
in
the
preparation
of
tumor
vaccines
(TV)
due
to
their
superior
peroxidase
(POD)
activity
and
excellent
biocompatibility.
However,
immunosuppressive
environment
within
tumors
can
diminish
efficacy
these
vaccines.
Cold
exposure
(CE)
therapy,
a
noninvasive
straightforward
antitumor
method,
not
only
suppresses
metabolism
but
also
ameliorates
milieu.
In
this
study,
we
developed
personalized
TV
using
copper
single-atom
nanozyme
(Cu
SAZ)
enhanced
long-term
by
introducing
CE.
We
initially
synthesized
Cu
SAZ
via
high-temperature
carbonization,
which
demonstrated
robust
POD
photothermal
characteristics.
Upon
808
nm
laser
irradiation,
generated
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
heat,
inducing
immunogenic
cell
death
4T1
breast
cancer
cells
or
CT26
colon
facilitating
production.
our
vivo
prevention
treatment
model,
noted
that
CE
significantly
boosted
TV.
The
primary
mechanism
involves
CE's
ability
lower
ratio
myeloid-derived
suppressor
(MDSCs),
decrease
glucose
cells,
increase
proportions
CD8+
T
memory
cells.
Collectively,
findings
offer
promising
avenues
for
designing
innovative
systems.
International Journal of Nanomedicine,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
Volume 20, С. 3697 - 3712
Опубликована: Март 1, 2025
Imaging
early-stage
brain
metastases
from
triple-negative
breast
cancer
(TNBC)
is
challenging
due
to
the
blood-brain
barrier
(BBB).
To
address
this
issue,
we
developed
Den-Angio-GE11,
a
nanoprobe
engineered
traverse
BBB
and
selectively
target
metastatic
cells.
A
TNBC
metastasis
model
was
established
in
mice
through
intracardiac
injection
of
MDA-MB-231
brain-seeking
cells
(MDA-MB-231-BR).
Metastatic
lesions
were
longitudinally
monitored
using
T2-weighted
magnetic
resonance
imaging
(MRI)
confirmed
contrast-enhanced
MRI
with
Gadolinium-DTPA
(Gd-DTPA).
The
Den-Angio-GE11
synthesized
on
polyamidoamine
(PAMAM)-G5
dendrimer
platform,
incorporating
Angiopep-2
GE11
peptides
for
traversal
cell
targeting.
Dual-modal
capability
achieved
by
conjugating
Gd-DTPA
NIR783
near-infrared
fluorescence
(NIRF)
imaging.
demonstrated
significantly
enhanced
affinity
EGFR
compared
controls,
as
immunofluorescence
staining
flow
cytometry
assays.
Brain
appeared
three
weeks
post-injection
MDA-MB-231BR
maintained
uncompromised
function
another
one
or
two
weeks,
lack
enhancement
Gd-DTPA-enhanced
MRI.
Compared
control
nanoparticles,
remarkably
T1
NIRF
signals
after
administration.
Histological
analysis
targeting
For
extreme-early
stage
(undetectable
imaging),
post-Den-Angio-GE11
administration
successfully
indicated
potential
lesions.
Fluorescence
analyses
further
verified
targeted
sporadically
parenchyma.
Early
can
be
detected
T1-weighted
Abstract
Lymphatic
metastasis
of
gastric
cancer
is
a
challenging
issue
in
clinical
practice.
Recently,
copper
single‐atom
nanozymes
(SAZ)
have
gained
tremendous
attention
due
to
its
superior
peroxidase
(POD)
activity
that
has
good
nonocatalytic
tumor
therapy
(NCT)
capabilities,
and
photothermal
properties.
Therefore,
using
high‐expressing
P‐selectin
platelet
membrane
(PM)
encapsulate
SAZ
cisplatin
proposed,
forming
PSC
nanoparticles.
Due
their
exquisite
nanoscale
size
the
unique
structure
lymphatic
vessels,
can
highly
target
cells
invasive
primary
tumors
metastatic
lymph
nodes
both
express
CD44.
It
noteworthy
simultaneously
perform
chemotherapy
generate
H₂O₂
under
action
NADPH
oxidases
(NOXs)
further
enhance
catalytic
increase
intracellular
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
production.
Both
vitro
vivo
experiments
demonstrated
targeting
elimination
capability
PCS
system
cells.
In
addition,
transcriptomic
analysis
reveals
+
NIR
induced
apoptosis
MFC
This
marks
first
proposal
combining
drugs
for
dual‐targeting
metastasis,
providing
new
insights
into
treatment
metastasis.
Journal of Nanobiotechnology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
23(1)
Опубликована: Март 25, 2025
Cuproptosis,
a
novel
approach
utilizing
copper
carriers
to
trigger
programmed
cell
death,
exhibits
promise
for
enhancing
traditional
therapies
and
activating
robust
adaptive
immune
responses.
However,
the
uncontrolled
release
of
Cu
ions
risks
triggering
cuproptosis
in
healthy
tissues,
potentially
causing
irreversible
damage.
To
address
this,
we
report
on
use
Cu-MOF
(copper
metal-organic
framework)
protective
layer
regulate
biodegradation
copper-based
nanomaterials.
In
situ
formation
Cu2O
nanocubes
not
only
stabilizes
material
under
physiological
conditions
but
also
enhances
its
sonodynamic
therapy
(SDT)
capabilities
by
establishing
Z-Scheme
heterojunction.
Upon
SDT
activation,
targeted
ion
at
tumor
site
triggers
cascade
reactions,
generating
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
via
Fenton-like
processes
depleting
glutathione
(GSH).
This
ROS
surge,
combined
with
effective
cuproptosis,
modulates
immunosuppressive
microenvironment,
inducing
immunogenic
death
eliminate
primary
tumors
inhibit
metastasis.
study
offers
new
paradigm
controlled
integration
SDT,
chemodynamic
(CDT),
immunotherapy,
achieving
precise
tumor-targeted
treatment
nanomaterial
degradation.
Journal of Nanobiotechnology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
23(1)
Опубликована: Апрель 4, 2025
Nanocatalysis
coupled
with
photothermal
therapy
is
a
potent
anti-cancer
approach,
yet
its
clinical
utility
limited
by
low
concentration
of
tumor
substrate,
redox
interference,
and
risks
overheating
normal
tissues.
Herein,
we
propose
an
innovative
closed-loop
nanozyme
approach
that
leverages
the
synergistic
effects
catalytic
mild
(mPTT)
to
address
aforementioned
challenges.
The
strategy
features
folic
acid-functionalized
iron
single-atom
catalyst
(FeNC-FA),
designed
exhibit
exceptional
multienzymatic
capabilities
optimal
response.
In
system,
engineered
FeNC-FA
capable
inducing
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
storm
depleting
glutathione
(GSH)
in
specific
microenvironment
(TME)
initiate
ferroptosis.
Concurrently,
accumulation
ROS
effectively
cleaves
heat
shock
proteins
(HSPs),
thereby
enhancing
mPTT.
An
intriguing
aspect
increased
temperature
within
TME
further
facilitates
conversion
H2O2
O2,
alleviating
hypoxia
providing
positive
feedback
circuit
boost
therapy.
Additionally,
advanced
photoacoustic
(PA)
imaging
allow
for
self-monitoring
their
at
sites,
guiding
mPTT
process.
Taken
together,
it
provides
PA
image-guided,
mutually
reinforced
both
vitro
vivo.
This
targeted
holds
great
promise
personalized
medicine
applications.