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Mei L, Ding Q, Xie Y, Liu H, Li H, Kim E, Shen X, Zhang Y, Zhang S, Kim JS. Self-propelling intelligent nanomotor: A dual-action photothermal and starvation strategy for targeted deep tumor destruction. Biomaterials 2025; 315:122968. [PMID: 39561474 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2024.122968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2024] [Revised: 11/13/2024] [Accepted: 11/14/2024] [Indexed: 11/21/2024]
Abstract
Delivering nanoparticles to deep tumor tissues while maintaining high therapeutic efficacy and minimizing damage to surrounding tissues has long posed a significant challenge. To address this, we have developed innovative self-propelling bowl-shaped nanomotors MSLA@GOx-PDA composed of mesoporous silica loaded with l-arginine and polydopamine, along with glucose oxidase (GOx). These nanomotors facilitate the generation of hydrogen peroxide through GOx-catalyzed glucose oxidation, thereby initiating nitric oxide production from l-arginine. This dual mechanism equips MSLA@GOx-PDA with the robust motility required for deep tumor tissue penetration while depleting essential nutrients necessary for tumor growth, consequently impeding tumor progression. In addition, near-infrared lasers have the significant advantage of being depth-penetrating and non-invasive, allowing real-time fluorescence imaging and guiding dopamine-mediated mild photothermal therapy. Notably, starvation therapy depletes intracellular adenosine triphosphate and inhibits the synthesis of heat shock proteins, thus overcoming the Achilles' heel of mild photothermal therapy and significantly enhancing the efficacy of this therapy with encouraging synergistic anti-tumour effects. Overall, the integration of biochemical and optics strategies in this nanomotor platform represents a significant advancement in deep-tissue tumor therapy. It has substantial clinical translational value and is expected to have a transformative impact on future cancer treatments.
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- Ling Mei
- Engineering Research Center for Pharmaceuticals and Equipments of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Industrial Institute of Antibiotics, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University, Chengdu, 610106, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, South Korea
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- Engineering Research Center for Pharmaceuticals and Equipments of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Industrial Institute of Antibiotics, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University, Chengdu, 610106, China
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- Engineering Research Center for Pharmaceuticals and Equipments of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Industrial Institute of Antibiotics, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University, Chengdu, 610106, China
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- Engineering Research Center for Pharmaceuticals and Equipments of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Industrial Institute of Antibiotics, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University, Chengdu, 610106, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, South Korea
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- Engineering Research Center for Pharmaceuticals and Equipments of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Industrial Institute of Antibiotics, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University, Chengdu, 610106, China
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- Engineering Research Center for Pharmaceuticals and Equipments of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Industrial Institute of Antibiotics, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University, Chengdu, 610106, China.
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, 150 Haping Road Nangang District, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, 150040, China.
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- Department of Chemistry, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, South Korea.
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Umar AK, Limpikirati PK, Rivai B, Ardiansah I, Sriwidodo S, Luckanagul JA. Complexed hyaluronic acid-based nanoparticles in cancer therapy and diagnosis: Research trends by natural language processing. Heliyon 2025; 11:e41246. [PMID: 39811313 PMCID: PMC11729671 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e41246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2024] [Revised: 12/10/2024] [Accepted: 12/13/2024] [Indexed: 01/16/2025] Open
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Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a popular surface modifier in targeted cancer delivery due to its receptor-binding abilities. However, HA alone faces limitations in lipid solubility, biocompatibility, and cell internalization, making it less effective as a standalone delivery system. This comprehensive study aimed to explore a dynamic landscape of complexation in HA-based nanoparticles in cancer therapy, examining diverse aspects from influential modifiers to emerging trends in cancer diagnostics. We discovered that certain active substances, such as 5-aminolevulinic acid, adamantane, and protamine, have been on trend in terms of their usage over the past decade. Dextran, streptavidin, and catechol emerge as intriguing conjugates for HA, coupled with nanostar, quantum dots, and nanoprobe structures for optimal drug delivery and diagnostics. Strategies like hypoxic conditioning, dual responsiveness, and pulse laser activation enhance controlled release, targeted delivery, and real-time diagnostic techniques like ultrasound imaging and X-ray computed tomography (X-ray CT). Based on our findings, conventional bibliometric tools fail to highlight relevant topics in this area, instead producing merely abstract and broad-meaning keywords. Extraction using Named Entity Recognition and topic search with Latent Dirichlet Allocation successfully revealed five representative topics with the ability to exclude irrelevant keywords. A shift in research focuses from optimizing chemical toxicity to particular targeting tactics and precise release mechanisms is evident. These findings reflect the dynamic landscape of HA-based nanoparticle research in cancer therapy, emphasizing advancements in targeted drug delivery, therapeutic efficacy, and multimodal diagnostic approaches to improve overall patient outcomes.
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- Abd Kakhar Umar
- Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology Program, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
- Medical Informatics Laboratory, ETFLIN, Palu City, 94225, Indonesia
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology Program, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
- Department of Food and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
- Metabolomics for Life Sciences Research Unit, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology Program, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
- Medical Informatics Laboratory, ETFLIN, Palu City, 94225, Indonesia
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- Department of Animal Husbandry, Faculty Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
- Medical Informatics Laboratory, ETFLIN, Palu City, 94225, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang, 45363, Indonesia
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology Program, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
- Center of Excellence in Plant-produced Pharmaceuticals, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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Agrawal S, Singh GK, Tiwari S. Focused starvation of tumor cells using glucose oxidase: A comprehensive review. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 281:136444. [PMID: 39389487 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.136444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2024] [Accepted: 10/07/2024] [Indexed: 10/12/2024]
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Starvation therapy targets the high metabolic demand of tumor cells. It primarily leans over the consumption of intracellular glucose and simultaneous blockade of alternative metabolic pathways. The strategy involves the use of glucose oxidase (GOx) for catalyzing the conversion of glucose into gluconic acid and hydrogen peroxide. Under these conditions, metabolic re-programming of tumor cells enables the utilization of substrates such as amino acids, fatty acids and lipids. This can be overcome by co-administration of chemo-, photo- and immuno-therapeutics together with glucose oxidase. Targeted delivery of glucose oxidase at tumor site can be enabled with the use of nanoformulations. In this review, we highlight that the outcomes of starvation therapy can be improved using rationally developed nano-formulations. It is possible to load synergistically acting bioactives in these formulations and deliver in site-specific manner and hence achieve the elimination of tumors cells with greater efficacy.
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- Shivanshu Agrawal
- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) - Raebareli, Lucknow 226002, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Health Science, Central University of South Bihar, Gaya 824236, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) - Raebareli, Lucknow 226002, India.
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Ren X, Luo X, Wang F, Wan L, Wang X, Xiong J, Ye M, Rui S, Liu Z, Wang S, Zhao Q. Recent advances in copper homeostasis-involved tumor theranostics. Asian J Pharm Sci 2024; 19:100948. [PMID: 39474127 PMCID: PMC11513462 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajps.2024.100948] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2023] [Revised: 05/19/2024] [Accepted: 06/06/2024] [Indexed: 01/05/2025] Open
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As the third essential trace element in the human body, copper plays a crucial role in various physiological processes, which lays the foundation for its broad applications in cancer treatments. The overview of copper, including pharmacokinetics, signaling pathways, and homeostasis dysregulation, is hereby discussed. Additionally, cuproptosis, as a newly proposed cell death mechanism associated with copper accumulation, is analyzed and further developed for efficient cancer treatment. Different forms of Cu-based nanoparticles and their advantages, as well as limiting factors, are introduced. Moreover, the unique characteristics of Cu-based nanoparticles give rise to their applications in various imaging modalities. In addition, Cu-based nanomaterials are featured by their excellent photothermal property and ROS-associated tumor-killing potential, which are widely explored in diverse cancer therapies and combined therapies. Reducing the concentration of Cu2+/Cu+ is another cancer-killing method, and chelators can meet this need. More importantly, challenges and future prospects are identified for further research.
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- Xinghua Ren
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Wuya College of innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110001, China
- School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang 110122, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110001, China
- School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang 110122, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
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Li J, Guo P, Gao S, Wang J, Cheng J, Fan W, Liu X, Zhang X, Lei K. Cu 2O-SnO 2-PDA heterozygous nanozyme doped hydrogel mediated conglutinant microenvironment regulation for wound healing therapy. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 280:135852. [PMID: 39307489 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.135852] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2024] [Revised: 09/14/2024] [Accepted: 09/19/2024] [Indexed: 10/03/2024]
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Bacterial infection significantly hinders the wound healing process. Overuse of antibiotics has led to the rise of drug resistance in bacteria, making the development of smart medical dressings that promote wound healing without antibiotics, a critical need. In this study, Cu₂O-SnO₂-PDA (PCS) nanoenzymes with Fenton-like activity and high photothermal conversion efficiency were developed. These nanoenzymes were then incorporated into a hydrogel through cross-linking of acrylamide (AM) and N-[Tris-(hydroxymethyl)methyl] acrylamide (THMA), forming a tough, highly-adhesive, and self-healing composite hydrogel (AT/PCS) with antimicrobial properties. The AT/PCS hydrogel exhibits excellent mechanical strength and adhesion, facilitating increased oxygen levels and strong adherence to the wound site. Moreover, it effectively regulates the wound microenvironment by combining synergistic chemodynamic therapy (CDT) and photothermal therapy (PTT) for antibacterial treatment. The AT/PCS hydrogel enhances collagen deposition and expedites wound healing in a rat model, largely due to its potent antibacterial properties.
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- Jinghua Li
- The 1st Affiliated Hospital, School of Medical Technology and Engineering, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471000, China; Qinghai Provincial Key Laboratory of Geology and Environment of Salt Lakes, Qinghai Institute of Salt Lakes, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining 810008, China; Department of Wound Repair, the First Affiliated Hospital, College of Emergency and Trauma, Hainan Medical University, Haikou 570100, China; Department of Radiation Oncology, The Second Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710000, China.
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- The 1st Affiliated Hospital, School of Medical Technology and Engineering, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471000, China; Qinghai Provincial Key Laboratory of Geology and Environment of Salt Lakes, Qinghai Institute of Salt Lakes, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining 810008, China
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- The 1st Affiliated Hospital, School of Medical Technology and Engineering, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471000, China
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- Qinghai Provincial Key Laboratory of Geology and Environment of Salt Lakes, Qinghai Institute of Salt Lakes, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining 810008, China
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- Department of Wound Repair, the First Affiliated Hospital, College of Emergency and Trauma, Hainan Medical University, Haikou 570100, China
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- Department of Wound Repair, the First Affiliated Hospital, College of Emergency and Trauma, Hainan Medical University, Haikou 570100, China
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- Department of Wound Repair, the First Affiliated Hospital, College of Emergency and Trauma, Hainan Medical University, Haikou 570100, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The Second Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710000, China
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- The 1st Affiliated Hospital, School of Medical Technology and Engineering, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471000, China
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Gu X, Zhang S, Ma W. Prussian blue nanotechnology in the treatment of spinal cord injury: application and challenges. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2024; 12:1474711. [PMID: 39323764 PMCID: PMC11422158 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2024.1474711] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2024] [Accepted: 08/28/2024] [Indexed: 09/27/2024] Open
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Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a serious neurological condition that currently lacks effective treatments, placing a heavy burden on both patients and society. Prussian blue nanoparticles exhibit great potential for treating spinal cord injuries due to their excellent physicochemical properties and biocompatibility. These nanoparticles have strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant capabilities, effectively scavenge free radicals, and reduce oxidative stress damage to cells. Prussian blue nanotechnology shows broad application potential in drug delivery, bioimaging, cancer therapy, anti-inflammatory and oxidative stress treatment, and biosensors. This article reviewed the potential applications of Prussian blue nanotechnology in treating spinal cord injuries, explored the challenges and solutions associated with its application, and discussed the future prospects of this technology in SCI treatment.
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- XiaoPeng Gu
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Health Science Center, Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
- Department of Orthopedics, NingBo NO.6 Hospital, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
- Department of Orthopedics, Zhoushan Guhechuan Hospital, Zhoushan, Zhejiang, China
- Zhoushan Institute of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Zhoushan, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Health Science Center, Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, NingBo NO.6 Hospital, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
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Yi J, Liu L, Gao W, Zeng J, Chen Y, Pang E, Lan M, Yu C. Advances and perspectives in phototherapy-based combination therapy for cancer treatment. J Mater Chem B 2024; 12:6285-6304. [PMID: 38895829 DOI: 10.1039/d4tb00483c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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Phototherapy, including photothermal therapy (PTT) and photodynamic therapy (PDT), has the advantages of spatiotemporal selectivity, non-invasiveness, and negligible drug resistance. Phototherapy has been approved for treating superficial epidermal tumors. However, its therapeutic efficacy is limited by the hypoxic tumor microenvironment and the highly expressed heat shock protein. Moreover, poor tissue penetration and focused irradiation laser region in phototherapy make treating deep tissues and metastatic tumors challenging. Combination therapy strategies, which integrate the advantages of each treatment and overcome their disadvantages, can significantly improve the therapeutic efficacy. Recently, many combination therapy strategies have been reported. Our study summarizes the strategies used for combining phototherapy with other cancer treatments such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, sonodynamic therapy, gas therapy, starvation therapy, and chemodynamic therapy. Some research cases were selected to analyze the combination therapy effect, delivery platform feature, and synergetic anticancer mechanisms. Moreover, additional research cases are summarized in the tables. This review provides strong evidence that phototherapy-based combination strategies can enhance the anticancer effect compared with phototherapy alone. Additionally, the challenges and future perspectives associated with these combinational therapies are discussed.
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- Jianing Yi
- Department of Breast and Thyroid Gland Surgery, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University, Changsha, Hunan, 410005, China.
- Department of General Surgery, Sir Run Run Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 211166, China.
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- Department of Breast and Thyroid Gland Surgery, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University, Changsha, Hunan, 410005, China.
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- Department of General Surgery, Sir Run Run Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 211166, China.
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- Department of Breast and Thyroid Gland Surgery, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University, Changsha, Hunan, 410005, China.
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- Department of Hepatobiliary surgery, Clinical Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, 225000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Hunan Province for Water Environment and Agriculture Product Safety, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410083, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Hunan Province for Water Environment and Agriculture Product Safety, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410083, China.
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- Department of General Surgery, Sir Run Run Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 211166, China.
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Shi L, Zhu M, Long R, Wang S, Wang P, Liu Y. Prussian blue nanoparticle-based pH-responsive self-assembly for enhanced photothermal and chemotherapy of tumors. JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY. B, BIOLOGY 2024; 256:112938. [PMID: 38761749 DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2024.112938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2023] [Revised: 04/26/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/20/2024]
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In recent years, there has been growing interest in size-transformable nanoplatforms that exhibit active responses to acidic microenvironments, presenting promising prospects in the field of nanomedicine for tumor therapy. However, the design and fabrication of such size-adjustable nanotherapeutics pose significant challenges compared to size-fixed nanocomposites, primarily due to their distinct pH-responsive requirements. In this study, we developed pH-activated-aggregating nanosystems to integrate chemotherapy and photothermal therapy by creating size-transformable nanoparticles based on Prussian blue nanoparticles (PB NPs) anchored with acid-responsive polyoxometalates (POMs) quantum dots via electrostatic interactions (PPP NPs). Subsequently, we utilized doxorubicin (DOX) as a representative drug to formulate PPPD NPs. Notably, PPPD NPs exhibited a significant response to acidic conditions, resulting in changes in surface charge and rapid aggregation of PPP NPs. Furthermore, the aggregated PPP NPs demonstrated excellent photothermal properties under near-infrared laser irradiation. Importantly, PPPD NPs prolonged their retention time in tumor cells via a size-transformation approach. In vitro cellular assays revealed that the anticancer efficacy of PPPD NPs was significantly enhanced. The IC50 values for the PPPD NPs groupand the PPPD NPs + NIR group were 50.11 μg/mL and 30.9 μg/mL. Overall, this study introduces a novel strategy for cancer therapy by developing size-aggregating nano-drugs with stimuli-responsive properties, holding promise for improved therapeutic outcomes in future combination approaches involving photothermal therapy and chemotherapy.
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- Linrong Shi
- College of Chemical Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 361021, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 361021, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 361021, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 361021, China; Institute of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 361021, China; Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Biochemical Technology, Xiamen 361021, China
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- School of Stomatology, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, China; College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang 330022, China.
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 361021, China; Institute of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 361021, China; Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Biochemical Technology, Xiamen 361021, China.
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Chen Z, Li Y, Xiang Q, Wu Y, Ran H, Cao Y. Metallic Copper-Based Dual-Enzyme Biomimetic Nanoplatform for Mild Photothermal Enhancement of Anticancer Catalytic Activity. Biomater Res 2024; 28:0034. [PMID: 38840654 PMCID: PMC11151172 DOI: 10.34133/bmr.0034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024] Open
Abstract
Background: Chemodynamic therapy (CDT) is recognized as a promising cancer treatment. Recently, copper sulfide nanostructures have been extensively employed as Fenton-like reagents that catalyze the formation of acutely toxic hydroxyl radicals (·OH) from hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). However, CDT therapeutic potency is restricted by the tumor microenvironment (TME), such as insufficient amounts of hydrogen peroxide, excessive glutathione levels, etc. To address these disadvantages, glucose oxidase (GOx) or catalase (CAT) can be utilized to enhance CDT, while low therapeutic efficacy still inhibits their future applications. Our previous study revealed that mild photothermal effect could boost the CDT catalytic effectiveness as well as GOx enzyme activity over a range. Results: We engineered and constructed a hollow CuS nanoplatform loaded with GOx and CAT, coating with macrophage membranes (M@GOx-CAT@CuS NPs). The nanoplatforms allowed enhancement of the reactive oxygen species creation rate and GOx catalytic activeness of CDT through mild phototherapy directed by photoacoustic imaging. After actively targeting vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 (VCAM-1) in cancer cells mediated by macrophage membrane coating, M@GOx-CAT@CuS NPs released GOx and CAT under near-infrared irradiation. GOx catalyzed the formation of H2O2 and gluconic acid with glucose, creating a better catalytic environment for CDT. Meanwhile, CAT-catalyzed H2O2 decomposition to generate sufficient oxygen, appropriately alleviating the oxygen shortage in the TME. In addition, starvation effects decreased adenosine triphosphate levels and further underregulated heat shock protein expression to reduce the heat resistance of tumor cells, resulting in a better mild phototherapy outcome. Both in vitro and in vivo experiments demonstrated that the newly developed M@GOx-CAT@CuS nanoplatform has remarkable synergistic anticancer therapeutic effects. Conclusion: The cascade reaction-enhanced biomimetic nanoplatform opens up a new avenue for precision tumor diagnostic and therapeutic research.
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Ultrasound Molecular Imaging, Ultrasound Department of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Institute of Ultrasound Imaging,
State Key Laboratory of Ultrasound in Medicine and Engineering of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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Wang W, Niu Y, Zhang N, Wan Y, Xiao Y, Zhao L, Zhao B, Chen W, Huang D. Cascade-Catalyzed Nanogel for Amplifying Starvation Therapy by Nitric Oxide-Mediated Hypoxia Alleviation. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:17313-17322. [PMID: 38534029 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c01866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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Glucose oxidase (Gox)-mediated starvation therapy offers a prospective advantage for malignancy treatment by interrupting the glucose supply to neoplastic cells. However, the negative charge of the Gox surface hinders its enrichment in tumor tissues. Furthermore, Gox-mediated starvation therapy infiltrates large amounts of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) to surround normal tissues and exacerbate intracellular hypoxia. In this study, a cascade-catalyzed nanogel (A-NE) was developed to boost the antitumor effects of starvation therapy by glucose consumption and cascade reactive release of nitric oxide (NO) to relieve hypoxia. First, the surface cross-linking structure of A-NE can serve as a bioimmobilization for Gox, ensuring Gox stability while improving the encapsulation efficiency. Then, Gox-mediated starvation therapy efficiently inhibited the proliferation of tumor cells while generating large amounts of H2O2. In addition, covalent l-arginine (l-Arg) in A-NE consumed H2O2 derived from glucose decomposition to generate NO, which augmented starvation therapy on metastatic tumors by alleviating tumor hypoxia. Eventually, both in vivo and in vitro studies indicated that nanogels remarkably inhibited in situ tumor growth and hindered metastatic tumor recurrence, offering an alternative possibility for clinical intervention.
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- Wei Wang
- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 211198, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 211198, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 211198, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 211198, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 211198, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences and Clinical Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211198, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 211198, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 211198, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 211198, China
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Shen J, Tong A, Zhong X, Yin C, Ahmad B, Wu Z, Yang Y, Tong C. Near-infrared laser-assisted Ag@Chi-PB nanocompounds for synergistically eradicating multidrug-resistant bacteria and promoting diabetic abscess healing. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 173:116311. [PMID: 38412718 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2024.116311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2023] [Revised: 02/14/2024] [Accepted: 02/17/2024] [Indexed: 02/29/2024] Open
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Chronic wound infections, particularly multidrug-resistant microbe-caused infections, have imposed severe challenges in clinical administration. The therapeutic effectiveness of the current strategy using conventional antibiotics is extremely unsatisfactory. The development of novel treatment strategies to inhibit the infections caused by multidrug-resistant bacteria is highly desired. In this work, based on the combination of nanocompounds with the assistance of NIR laser, an antibacterial strategy was designed for MRSA-infected abscesses in diabetic mice. The nanocompounds named Ag@Chi-PB were prepared by using chitosan-coated Prussian blue (PB) as a nanocarrier for silver nanoparticles anchoring. Combined with near-infrared (NIR) laser, the nanocompounds were more efficient at killing Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Methicillin-resistant staphyllococcus aureus (MRSA) in vitro. Notably, MRSA was significantly removed in vivo and promoted diabetic abscess healing by the combined therapy of this nanocompound and NIR laser, owing to the synergistic antibacterial effect of photothermal therapy and release of Ag+. Meanwhile, the nanocompound showed satisfactory biocompatibility and superior biosafety. Collectively, the combination therapy of this nanocompound with the assistance of NIR laser may represent a promising strategy for clinical anti-infection.
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- Jingyi Shen
- Key Laboratory of Model Animals and Stem Cell Biology in Hunan Province, School of Medicine, Hunan Normal University, Engineering Research Center of Reproduction and Translational Medicine of Hunan Province Changsha 410013, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Model Animals and Stem Cell Biology in Hunan Province, School of Medicine, Hunan Normal University, Engineering Research Center of Reproduction and Translational Medicine of Hunan Province Changsha 410013, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Model Animals and Stem Cell Biology in Hunan Province, School of Medicine, Hunan Normal University, Engineering Research Center of Reproduction and Translational Medicine of Hunan Province Changsha 410013, PR China; College of Biology, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 10561, PR China
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- College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Model Animals and Stem Cell Biology in Hunan Province, School of Medicine, Hunan Normal University, Engineering Research Center of Reproduction and Translational Medicine of Hunan Province Changsha 410013, PR China.
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- College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China.
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Chen W, Hu F, Gao Q, Zheng C, Bai Q, Liu J, Sun N, Zhang W, Zhang Y, Dong K, Lu T. Tumor acidification and GSH depletion by bimetallic composite nanoparticles for enhanced chemodynamic therapy of TNBC. J Nanobiotechnology 2024; 22:98. [PMID: 38461231 PMCID: PMC10924346 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-024-02308-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 03/11/2024] Open
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Chemodynamic therapy (CDT) based on intracellular Fenton reaction to produce highly cytotoxic reactive oxygen species (ROS) has played an essential role in tumor therapy. However, this therapy still needs to be improved by weakly acidic pH and over-expression of glutathione (GSH) in tumor microenvironment (TEM), which hinders its future application. Herein, we reported a multifunctional bimetallic composite nanoparticle MnO2@GA-Fe@CAI based on a metal polyphenol network (MPN) structure, which could reduce intracellular pH and endogenous GSH by remodeling tumor microenvironment to improve Fenton activity. MnO2 nanoparticles were prepared first and MnO2@GA-Fe nanoparticles with Fe3+ as central ion and gallic acid (GA) as surface ligands were prepared by the chelation reaction. Then, carbonic anhydrase inhibitor (CAI) was coupled with GA to form MnO2@GA-Fe@CAI. The properties of the bimetallic composite nanoparticles were studied, and the results showed that CAI could reduce intracellular pH. At the same time, MnO2 could deplete intracellular GSH and produce Mn2+ via redox reactions, which re-established the TME with low pH and GSH. In addition, GA reduced Fe3+ to Fe2+. Mn2+ and Fe2+ catalyzed the endogenous H2O2 to produce high-lever ROS to kill tumor cells. Compared with MnO2, MnO2@GA-Fe@CAI could reduce the tumor weight and volume for the xenograft MDA-MB-231 tumor-bearing mice and the final tumor inhibition rate of 58.09 ± 5.77%, showing the improved therapeutic effect as well as the biological safety. Therefore, this study achieved the high-efficiency CDT effect catalyzed by bimetallic through reshaping the tumor microenvironment.
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- Wenting Chen
- Key Laboratory of Space Bioscience and Biotechnology, Engineering Research Center of Chinese Ministry of Education for Biological Diagnosis, Treatment and Protection Technology and Equipment, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, No. 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, People's Republic of China
- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Xi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics and Xi'an Institute of Biomedical Materials & Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, No. 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Space Bioscience and Biotechnology, Engineering Research Center of Chinese Ministry of Education for Biological Diagnosis, Treatment and Protection Technology and Equipment, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, No. 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Space Bioscience and Biotechnology, Engineering Research Center of Chinese Ministry of Education for Biological Diagnosis, Treatment and Protection Technology and Equipment, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, No. 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Space Bioscience and Biotechnology, Engineering Research Center of Chinese Ministry of Education for Biological Diagnosis, Treatment and Protection Technology and Equipment, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, No. 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Space Bioscience and Biotechnology, Engineering Research Center of Chinese Ministry of Education for Biological Diagnosis, Treatment and Protection Technology and Equipment, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, No. 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Space Bioscience and Biotechnology, Engineering Research Center of Chinese Ministry of Education for Biological Diagnosis, Treatment and Protection Technology and Equipment, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, No. 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, People's Republic of China
- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Xi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics and Xi'an Institute of Biomedical Materials & Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, No. 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Space Bioscience and Biotechnology, Engineering Research Center of Chinese Ministry of Education for Biological Diagnosis, Treatment and Protection Technology and Equipment, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, No. 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Space Bioscience and Biotechnology, Engineering Research Center of Chinese Ministry of Education for Biological Diagnosis, Treatment and Protection Technology and Equipment, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, No. 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Space Bioscience and Biotechnology, Engineering Research Center of Chinese Ministry of Education for Biological Diagnosis, Treatment and Protection Technology and Equipment, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, No. 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 76 Yanta West Road, Xi'an 710061, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Space Bioscience and Biotechnology, Engineering Research Center of Chinese Ministry of Education for Biological Diagnosis, Treatment and Protection Technology and Equipment, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, No. 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, People's Republic of China.
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Xiang Y, Chen Q, Nan Y, Liu M, Xiao Z, Yang Y, Zhang J, Ying X, Long X, Wang S, Sun J, Huang Q, Ai K. Nitric Oxide‐Based Nanomedicines for Conquering TME Fortress: Say “NO” to Insufficient Tumor Treatment. ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS 2024; 34. [DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202312092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 01/02/2025]
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AbstractAlmost all cancer treatments are significantly limited by the strong tumor microenvironment (TME) fortress formed by abnormal vasculature, dense extracellular matrix (ECM), multidrug resistance (MDR) system, and immune “cold” environment. In the huge efforts of dismantling the TME fortress, nitric oxide (NO)‐based nanomedicines are increasingly occupying a central position and have already been identified as super “strong polygonal warriors” to dismantle TME fortress for efficient cancer treatment, benefiting from NO's unique physicochemical properties and extremely fascinating biological effects. However, there is a paucity of systematic review to elaborate on the progress and fundamental mechanism of NO‐based nanomedicines in oncology from this aspect. Herein, the key characteristics of TME fortress and the potential of NO in reprogramming TME are delineated and highlighted. The evolution of NO donors and the advantages of NO‐based nanomedicines are discussed subsequently. Moreover, the latest progress of NO‐based nanomedicines for solid tumors is comprehensively reviewed, including normalizing tumor vasculature, overcoming ECM barrier, reversing MDR, and reactivating the immunosuppression TME. Lastly, the prospects, limitations, and future directions on NO‐based nanomedicines for TME manipulation are discussed to provide new insights into the construction of more applicable anticancer nanomedicines.
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- Yuting Xiang
- Department of Pharmacy Xiangya Hospital Central South University Changsha Hunan 410008 P. R. China
- Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Central South University Changsha Hunan 410078 P. R. China
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- Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Central South University Changsha Hunan 410078 P. R. China
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Research Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Central South University Changsha 410078 P. R. China
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- Geriatric Medical Center People's Hospital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region Yinchuan Ningxia 750002 P. R. China
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- Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Central South University Changsha Hunan 410078 P. R. China
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Research Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Central South University Changsha 410078 P. R. China
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- Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Central South University Changsha Hunan 410078 P. R. China
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Research Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Central South University Changsha 410078 P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmacy Xiangya Hospital Central South University Changsha Hunan 410008 P. R. China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders Xiangya Hospital Central South University Changsha Hunan 410008 P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmacy Xiangya Hospital Central South University Changsha Hunan 410008 P. R. China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders Xiangya Hospital Central South University Changsha Hunan 410008 P. R. China
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- Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Central South University Changsha Hunan 410078 P. R. China
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Research Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Central South University Changsha 410078 P. R. China
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- Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Central South University Changsha Hunan 410078 P. R. China
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Research Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Central South University Changsha 410078 P. R. China
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- Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Central South University Changsha Hunan 410078 P. R. China
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Research Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Central South University Changsha 410078 P. R. China
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- College of Pharmacy Xinjiang Medical University Urumqi 830017 P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmacy Xiangya Hospital Central South University Changsha Hunan 410008 P. R. China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders Xiangya Hospital Central South University Changsha Hunan 410008 P. R. China
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- Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Central South University Changsha Hunan 410078 P. R. China
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Research Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Central South University Changsha 410078 P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Aging‐related Bone and Joint Diseases Prevention and Treatment Ministry of Education Xiangya Hospital Central South University Changsha 410078 P. R. China
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Liu Q, Xiang Y, Yu Q, Lv Q, Xiang Z. A TME-activated nano-catalyst for triple synergistic therapy of colorectal cancer. Sci Rep 2024; 14:3328. [PMID: 38336997 PMCID: PMC10858196 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-53334-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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Colorectal cancer cells are highly heterogeneous and exhibit various drug resistances, making personalized treatment necessary. This typically involves a combination of different treatment modalities such as surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy to increase patient survival. Inspired by this, synergistic therapy, which combines multiple modalities into a single nanotherapeutic drug, shows promise in treating cancer. In this study, a nano-catalyst based on calcium peroxide (CaO2) and the chemotherapeutic drug doxorubicin hydrochloride (DOX) co-loaded into HPB nanoparticles (HPB@CaO2/DOX-PAA) was developed to achieve synergistic cancer treatment through chemodynamic/chemo/photothermal (CDT/CT/PTT) mechanisms. After being endocytosed by cancer cells, the nano-catalyst decomposes, releasing cargo. During near-infrared light irradiation, HPB induces a photothermal effect, DOX exhibits significant RNA and DNA destruction capabilities, meanwhile CaO2 produces a large amount of H2O2 in the moderately acidic TME, which combines with Fe2+ ions derived from HPB to form the highly toxic •OH in a Fenton-like reaction, enhancing the chemodynamic treatment. Assays conducted ex vivo and in vivo have exhibited the efficacy of this triple synergistic therapeutic regimen, indicating its potential clinical application.
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- Qiang Liu
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University Chongqing, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University Chongqing, Chongqing, China
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Suining First People's Hospital, Suining, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University Chongqing, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University Chongqing, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University Chongqing, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University Chongqing, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University Chongqing, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University Chongqing, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University Chongqing, Chongqing, China.
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University Chongqing, Chongqing, China.
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Liu J, Liu C, Tang J, Chen Q, Yu Y, Dong Y, Hao J, Wu W. Synergistic cerium oxide nanozymes: targeting DNA damage and alleviating tumor hypoxia for improved NSCLC radiotherapy efficiency. J Nanobiotechnology 2024; 22:25. [PMID: 38195456 PMCID: PMC10777519 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-023-02196-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2023] [Accepted: 11/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2024] Open
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Radiotherapy (RT) is one of the important treatment modalities for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). However, the maximum radiation dose that NSCLC patient can receive varies little. Therefore, the exploitation of novel RT sensitization approaches is a critical need for the clinical treatment. RT resistance in NSCLC is linked to tumor microenvironment (TME) hypoxia, cell cycle arrest and associated genetic alterations. Here, we designed a novel method for targeted delivery of quercetin (QT) and CeO2 to enhance RT sensitivity. We loaded QT into CeO2@ZIF-8-HA nanoparticles to prevent its degradation in the circulatory system and successfully delivered QT and CeO2 targeted to NSCLC tumors. Under the protection and targeted delivery of Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework-8 (ZIF-8), the nanocomplexes exhibited excellent catalytic mimetic activity in decomposing H2O2 into O2, thus significantly reversing the hypoxia of TME, while the radiosensitizer QT caused DNA damage directly after RT. In a subcutaneous tumor model, CeO2@ZIF-8-HA overcame radiation resistance and enhanced therapeutic efficacy. This multiple sensitization strategy combining delivery of QT and CeO2@ZIF-8-HA nanozymes opens a promising approach for RT of NSCLC.
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- Jie Liu
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University, 30 Gaotanyan Main St, Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Department of Oncology, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University, 30 Gaotanyan Main St, Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University, 30 Gaotanyan Main St, Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University, 30 Gaotanyan Main St, Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University, 30 Gaotanyan Main St, Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Department of Oncology, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University, 30 Gaotanyan Main St, Chongqing, 400038, China.
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- Department of Oncology, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University, 30 Gaotanyan Main St, Chongqing, 400038, China.
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University, 30 Gaotanyan Main St, Chongqing, 400038, China.
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Zhang L, Tian H, Guo Y, Yu S, Sun J, Wang H, Zhao Y, Chen X, Shen H, Geng J, Kong G, Wang F, Li Z. A Glucose Metabolic Intervention Nanoplatform for Enhanced Chemodynamic Therapy and Sensitized Photothermal Therapy of Hepatocellular Carcinoma. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023. [PMID: 37200589 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c04038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Traditional treatments for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) still lack effectiveness. Recently, the combined mode of chemodynamic therapy (CDT) and photothermal therapy (PTT) has shown great potential against HCC. However, insufficient Fenton reaction rates and hyperthermia-induced heat shock responses greatly impair their efficiency, hindering their further clinical application. Here, we constructed a cascade-amplified PTT/CDT nanoplatform by coating an IR780-embedded red blood cell membrane on glucose oxidase (GOx)-loaded Fe3O4 nanoparticles for effective HCC treatment. On the one hand, the nanoplatform interfered with glucose metabolism through the action of GOx to reduce the synthesis of ATP, which reduced the expression of heat shock proteins, thereby sensitizing the IR780-mediated PTT. On the other hand, hydrogen peroxide generated during GOx catalysis and the thermal effect of PTT accelerated the Fe3O4-mediated Fenton reaction, realizing enhanced CDT. Consequently, the sensitized PTT and enhanced CDT for HCC management could be simultaneously achieved by interfering with glucose metabolism, providing an alternative strategy for the effective treatment of tumors.
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- Lu Zhang
- National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Biodiagnosis and Biotherapy, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710000, China
- Institute of Cancer and Immunology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710000, P. R. China
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- National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Biodiagnosis and Biotherapy, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710000, China
- Shaanxi Provincial Clinical Medical Research Center for Liver and Spleen Diseases, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710000, P. R. China
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- National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Biodiagnosis and Biotherapy, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710000, China
- Shaanxi Provincial Clinical Medical Research Center for Liver and Spleen Diseases, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710000, P. R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710000, China
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- National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Biodiagnosis and Biotherapy, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710000, China
- Shaanxi Provincial Clinical Medical Research Center for Liver and Spleen Diseases, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710000, P. R. China
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- National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Biodiagnosis and Biotherapy, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710000, China
- Institute of Cancer and Immunology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710000, P. R. China
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- National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Biodiagnosis and Biotherapy, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710000, China
- Shaanxi Provincial Clinical Medical Research Center for Liver and Spleen Diseases, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710000, P. R. China
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- National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Biodiagnosis and Biotherapy, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710000, China
- Institute of Cancer and Immunology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710000, P. R. China
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- National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Biodiagnosis and Biotherapy, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710000, China
- Institute of Cancer and Immunology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710000, P. R. China
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- National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Biodiagnosis and Biotherapy, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710000, China
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- National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Biodiagnosis and Biotherapy, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environment and Genes Related to Diseases, Ministry of Education, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710000, P. R. China
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- National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Biodiagnosis and Biotherapy, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710000, China
- Shaanxi Provincial Clinical Medical Research Center for Liver and Spleen Diseases, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710000, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Environment and Genes Related to Diseases, Ministry of Education, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710000, P. R. China
- Institute of Cancer and Immunology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710000, P. R. China
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