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Li H, Zhang C, Chen Y, Xu Y, Yao W, Fan W. Biodegradable Long-Circulating Nanoagonists Optimize Tumor-Tropism Chemo-Metalloimmunotherapy for Boosted Antitumor Immunity by Cascade cGAS-STING Pathway Activation. ACS NANO 2024. [PMID: 39148423 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c08463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/17/2024]
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The activation of cyclic GMP-AMP synthase (cGAS) and stimulator of interferon genes (STING) has been recognized as one of the most promising immunotherapeutic strategies to induce innate antitumor immune responses. However, it is far from effective to just activate the cGAS-STING pathway, owing to abundant immunosuppressive cells that infiltrate the tumor microenvironment (TME) to impair antitumor immunity. Here, we present the smart design of biodegradable Mn-doped mesoporous silica (MM) nanoparticles with metal-organic framework (MOF) gating and hyaluronic acid (HA)-modified erythrocyte membrane (eM) camouflaging to coload cisplatin (CDDP) and SR-717 (a STING agonist) for long-circulating tumor-tropism synergistic chemo-metalloimmunotherapy by cascade cGAS-STING activation. Once internalized by tumor cells, the acidity/redox-responsive gated MOF rapidly disintegrates to release SR-717 and exposes the dual-responsive MM to decompose with CDDP release, thus inducing damage to double-stranded DNA (dsDNA) in cancer cells. As tumor-specific antigens, these dsDNA fragments released from tumor cells can trigger cGAS-STING activation and enhance dendritic cell (DC) maturation and cytotoxic T cell (CTL) infiltration, thus giving rise to excellent therapeutic effects for efficient tumor regression. Overall, this custom-designed biodegradable long-circulating nanoagonist represents a paradigm of nanotechnology in realizing the synergistic cooperation of chemotherapy and metalloimmunotherapy based on cascade cGAS-STING activation for future oncological applications.
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- Hao Li
- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines and Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Drug Discovery for Metabolic Diseases, Center of Advanced Pharmaceuticals and Biomaterials, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 211198, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines and Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Drug Discovery for Metabolic Diseases, Center of Advanced Pharmaceuticals and Biomaterials, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 211198, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines and Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Drug Discovery for Metabolic Diseases, Center of Advanced Pharmaceuticals and Biomaterials, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 211198, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines and Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Drug Discovery for Metabolic Diseases, Center of Advanced Pharmaceuticals and Biomaterials, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 211198, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines and Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Drug Discovery for Metabolic Diseases, Center of Advanced Pharmaceuticals and Biomaterials, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 211198, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines and Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Drug Discovery for Metabolic Diseases, Center of Advanced Pharmaceuticals and Biomaterials, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 211198, China
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Glorieux C, Liu S, Trachootham D, Huang P. Targeting ROS in cancer: rationale and strategies. Nat Rev Drug Discov 2024; 23:583-606. [PMID: 38982305 DOI: 10.1038/s41573-024-00979-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/15/2024] [Indexed: 07/11/2024]
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Reactive oxygen species (ROS) in biological systems are transient but essential molecules that are generated and eliminated by a complex set of delicately balanced molecular machineries. Disruption of redox homeostasis has been associated with various human diseases, especially cancer, in which increased ROS levels are thought to have a major role in tumour development and progression. As such, modulation of cellular redox status by targeting ROS and their regulatory machineries is considered a promising therapeutic strategy for cancer treatment. Recently, there has been major progress in this field, including the discovery of novel redox signalling pathways that affect the metabolism of tumour cells as well as immune cells in the tumour microenvironment, and the intriguing ROS regulation of biomolecular phase separation. Progress has also been made in exploring redox regulation in cancer stem cells, the role of ROS in determining cell fate and new anticancer agents that target ROS. This Review discusses these research developments and their implications for cancer therapy and drug discovery, as well as emerging concepts, paradoxes and future perspectives.
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- Christophe Glorieux
- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China.
- Metabolic Innovation Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China.
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Zhang Q, Qian F, Cai M, Liu R, Chen M, Li Z, Chen Y, Lu N. Research progress on factors affecting the sensitivity of breast cancer to radiotherapy: a narrative review. Transl Cancer Res 2024; 13:3869-3888. [PMID: 39145054 PMCID: PMC11319974 DOI: 10.21037/tcr-24-71] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2024] [Accepted: 06/04/2024] [Indexed: 08/16/2024]
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Background and Objective Radiation therapy (RT) is one of the important components of comprehensive treatment for breast cancer and has important value in improving the control rate of local areas, reducing the chance of recurrence and metastasis after breast cancer surgery, delaying disease progression, and improving the survival of breast cancer patients. The factors that affect the RT sensitivity of breast cancer are important. The above potential predictors of radiation efficacy can provide patients with a predictive method and therefore have significant value in clinical therapy. In this paper, we have summarised the predictive factors of radiotherapy sensitivity by reviewing recent research on breast cancer and focused on the following areas: tumor immune microenvironment (TIME), cancer stem cells, noncoding RNAs, signal transduction pathways, genes, etc. This review aims to provide theoretical basis and reference for improving the efficacy of radiotherapy and experimental individualized treatment of breast cancer. Methods We searched the Web of Science database to identify clinical studies published between 2010 and January 2024 that investigated radiotherapy sensitivity. The main findings of the validated studies were summarised. Key Content and Findings Improving the radiosensitivity of breast cancer is essential in the treatment of breast cancer. The radiosensitivity can be improved by modulating immune cells or immunomodulatory factors in the TIME, modulating signal transduction pathways, and other innovative combination therapy strategies. And we also summarized the predictive markers of breast cancer radiosensitivity. Conclusions In this paper, we reviewed the literature and summarized the newest research advances on the radiosensitivity of breast cancer patients. This review paper includes the following six aspects: the immune microenvironment, tumor stem cells, signaling pathways, regulation of gene/protein expression, small molecule drugs, and predictive markers for radiosensitivity.
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- Qian Zhang
- Department of Oncology, Affiliated Anhui Provincial Hospital, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Science and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- Department of Oncology, Affiliated Anhui Provincial Hospital, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Science and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Science and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Oncology, Affiliated Anhui Provincial Hospital, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, China
- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Science and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
- Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Precision Pharmaceutical Preparations and Clinical Pharmacy, Hefei, China
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Wu X, Xin Y, Zhang H, Quan L, Ao Q. Biopolymer-Based Nanomedicine for Cancer Therapy: Opportunities and Challenges. Int J Nanomedicine 2024; 19:7415-7471. [PMID: 39071502 PMCID: PMC11278852 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s460047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 05/18/2024] [Indexed: 07/30/2024] Open
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Cancer, as the foremost challenge among human diseases, has plagued medical professionals for many years. While there have been numerous treatment approaches in clinical practice, they often cause additional harm to patients. The emergence of nanotechnology has brought new directions for cancer treatment, which can deliver anticancer drugs specifically to tumor areas. This article first introduces the application scenarios of nanotherapies and treatment strategies of nanomedicine. Then, the noteworthy characteristics exhibited by biopolymer materials were described, which make biopolymers stand out in polymeric nanomedicine delivery. Next, we focus on summarizing the state-of-art studies of five categories of proteins (Albumin, Gelatin, Silk fibroin, Zein, Ferritin), nine varieties of polysaccharides (Chitosan, Starch, Hyaluronic acid, Dextran, cellulose, Fucoidan, Carrageenan, Lignin, Pectin) and liposomes in the field of anticancer drug delivery. Finally, we also provide a summary of the advantages and limitations of these biopolymers, discuss the prevailing impediments to their application, and discuss in detail the prospective research directions. This review not only helps readers understand the current development status of nano anticancer drug delivery systems based on biopolymers, but also is helpful for readers to understand the properties of various biopolymers and find suitable solutions in this field through comparative reading.
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- Xixi Wu
- NMPA Key Laboratory for Quality Research and Control of Tissue Regenerative Biomaterial, & Institute of Regulatory Science for Medical Device, & National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, People’s Republic of China
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Quality Research and Control of Tissue Regenerative Biomaterial, & Institute of Regulatory Science for Medical Device, & National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, People’s Republic of China
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Quality Research and Control of Tissue Regenerative Biomaterial, & Institute of Regulatory Science for Medical Device, & National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, People’s Republic of China
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Quality Research and Control of Tissue Regenerative Biomaterial, & Institute of Regulatory Science for Medical Device, & National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, People’s Republic of China
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Quality Research and Control of Tissue Regenerative Biomaterial, & Institute of Regulatory Science for Medical Device, & National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, People’s Republic of China
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Li Y, Liu J, Weichselbaum RR, Lin W. Mitochondria-Targeted Multifunctional Nanoparticles Combine Cuproptosis and Programmed Cell Death-1 Downregulation for Cancer Immunotherapy. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024:e2403520. [PMID: 39013093 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202403520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2024] [Revised: 07/02/2024] [Indexed: 07/18/2024]
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The combination of cuproptosis and immune checkpoint inhibition has shown promise in treating malignant tumors. However, it remains a challenge to deliver copper ions and immune checkpoint inhibitors efficiently and simultaneously to tumors. Herein, a mitochondria-targeted nanoscale coordination polymer particle, Cu/TI, comprising Cu(II), and a triphenylphosphonium conjugate of 5-carboxy-8-hydroxyquinoline (TI), for effective cuproptosis induction and programmed cell death-1 (PD-L1) downregulation is reported. Upon systemic administration, Cu/TI efficiently accumulates in tumor tissues to induce immunogenic cancer cell death and reduce PD-L1 expression. Consequently, Cu/TI promotes the intratumoral infiltration and activation of cytotoxic T lymphocytes to greatly inhibit tumor progression of colorectal carcinoma and triple-negative breast cancer in mouse models without causing obvious side effects.
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- Youyou Li
- Department of Chemistry, University of Chicago, 929 East 57th Street, Chicago, IL, 60637, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Chicago, 929 East 57th Street, Chicago, IL, 60637, USA
- Department of Radiation and Cellular Oncology and Ludwig Center for Metastasis Research, University of Chicago, 5758 South Maryland Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60637, USA
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- Department of Radiation and Cellular Oncology and Ludwig Center for Metastasis Research, University of Chicago, 5758 South Maryland Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60637, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Chicago, 929 East 57th Street, Chicago, IL, 60637, USA
- Department of Radiation and Cellular Oncology and Ludwig Center for Metastasis Research, University of Chicago, 5758 South Maryland Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60637, USA
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Li H, Gong Q, Luo K. Biomarker-driven molecular imaging probes in radiotherapy. Theranostics 2024; 14:4127-4146. [PMID: 38994026 PMCID: PMC11234278 DOI: 10.7150/thno.97768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2024] [Accepted: 06/23/2024] [Indexed: 07/13/2024] Open
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Background: Biomarker-driven molecular imaging has emerged as an integral part of cancer precision radiotherapy. The use of molecular imaging probes, including nanoprobes, have been explored in radiotherapy imaging to precisely and noninvasively monitor spatiotemporal distribution of biomarkers, potentially revealing tumor-killing mechanisms and therapy-induced adverse effects during radiation treatment. Methods: We summarized literature reports from preclinical studies and clinical trials, which cover two main parts: 1) Clinically-investigated and emerging imaging biomarkers associated with radiotherapy, and 2) instrumental roles, functions, and activatable mechanisms of molecular imaging probes in the radiotherapy workflow. In addition, reflection and future perspectives are proposed. Results: Numerous imaging biomarkers have been continuously explored in decades, while few of them have been successfully validated for their correlation with radiotherapeutic outcomes and/or radiation-induced toxicities. Meanwhile, activatable molecular imaging probes towards the emerging biomarkers have exhibited to be promising in animal or small-scale human studies for precision radiotherapy. Conclusion: Biomarker-driven molecular imaging probes are essential for precision radiotherapy. Despite very inspiring preliminary results, validation of imaging biomarkers and rational design strategies of probes await robust and extensive investigations. Especially, the correlation between imaging biomarkers and radiotherapeutic outcomes/toxicities should be established through multi-center collaboration involving a large cohort of patients.
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- Haonan Li
- Department of Radiology, Huaxi MR Research Center (HMRRC), Frontiers Science Center for Disease-Related Molecular Network, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37 Guoxue Alley, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Radiology, Huaxi MR Research Center (HMRRC), Frontiers Science Center for Disease-Related Molecular Network, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37 Guoxue Alley, Chengdu 610041, China
- Functional and Molecular Imaging Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province and Research Unit of Psychoradiology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Chengdu 610041, China
- Department of Radiology, West China Xiamen Hospital of Sichuan University, 699 Jinyuan Xi Road, Jimei District, 361021 Xiamen, Fujian, China
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- Department of Radiology, Huaxi MR Research Center (HMRRC), Frontiers Science Center for Disease-Related Molecular Network, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37 Guoxue Alley, Chengdu 610041, China
- Functional and Molecular Imaging Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province and Research Unit of Psychoradiology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Chengdu 610041, China
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Song M, Zhu L, Zhang L, Ge X, Cao J, Teng Y, Tian R. Combination of Molecule-Targeted Therapy and Photodynamic Therapy Using Nanoformulated Verteporfin for Effective Uveal Melanoma Treatment. Mol Pharm 2024; 21:2340-2350. [PMID: 38546166 DOI: 10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.3c01117] [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] [Indexed: 05/07/2024]
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Uveal melanoma (UM) is the most common primary ocular malignancy in adults and has high mortality. Recurrence, metastasis, and therapeutic resistance are frequently observed in UM, but no beneficial systemic therapy is available, presenting an urgent need for developing effective therapeutic drugs. Verteporfin (VP) is a photosensitizer and a Yes-Associated Protein (YAP) inhibitor that has been used in clinical practice. However, VP's lack of tumor targetability, poor biocompatibility, and relatively low treatment efficacy hamper its application in UM management. Herein, we developed a biocompatible CD44-targeting hyaluronic acid nanoparticle (HANP) carrying VP (HANP/VP) to improve UM treatment efficacy. We found that HANP/VP showed a stronger inhibitory effect on cell proliferation than that of free VP in UM cells. Systemic delivery of HANP/VP led to targeted accumulation in the UM-tumor-bearing mouse model. Notably, HANP/VP mediated photodynamic therapy (PDT) significantly inhibited UM tumor growth after laser irradiation compared with no treatment or free VP treatment. Consistently, in HANP/VP treated tumors after laser irradiation, the tumor proliferation and YAP expression level were decreased, while the apoptotic tumor cell and CD8+ immune cell levels were elevated, contributing to effective tumor growth inhibition. Overall, the results of this preclinical study showed that HANP/VP is an effective nanomedicine for tumor treatment through PDT and inhibition of YAP in the UM tumor mouse model. Combining phototherapy and molecular-targeted therapy offers a promising approach for aggressive UM management.
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- Meijiao Song
- Department of Ophthalmology, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130000, Jilin Province, China
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- Department of Surgery and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia 30322, United States
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- Department of Surgery and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia 30322, United States
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, China-Japan Union Hospital, Jilin University, Changchun 130033, Jilin Province, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, China-Japan Union Hospital, Jilin University, Changchun 130033, Jilin Province, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130000, Jilin Province, China
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- Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia 30322, United States
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130000, Jilin Province, China
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Wu X, Zhou Z, Li K, Liu S. Nanomaterials-Induced Redox Imbalance: Challenged and Opportunities for Nanomaterials in Cancer Therapy. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2308632. [PMID: 38380505 PMCID: PMC11040387 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202308632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2023] [Revised: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/22/2024]
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Cancer cells typically display redox imbalance compared with normal cells due to increased metabolic rate, accumulated mitochondrial dysfunction, elevated cell signaling, and accelerated peroxisomal activities. This redox imbalance may regulate gene expression, alter protein stability, and modulate existing cellular programs, resulting in inefficient treatment modalities. Therapeutic strategies targeting intra- or extracellular redox states of cancer cells at varying state of progression may trigger programmed cell death if exceeded a certain threshold, enabling therapeutic selectivity and overcoming cancer resistance to radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Nanotechnology provides new opportunities for modulating redox state in cancer cells due to their excellent designability and high reactivity. Various nanomaterials are widely researched to enhance highly reactive substances (free radicals) production, disrupt the endogenous antioxidant defense systems, or both. Here, the physiological features of redox imbalance in cancer cells are described and the challenges in modulating redox state in cancer cells are illustrated. Then, nanomaterials that regulate redox imbalance are classified and elaborated upon based on their ability to target redox regulations. Finally, the future perspectives in this field are proposed. It is hoped this review provides guidance for the design of nanomaterials-based approaches involving modulating intra- or extracellular redox states for cancer therapy, especially for cancers resistant to radiotherapy or chemotherapy, etc.
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- Xumeng Wu
- School of Life Science and TechnologyHarbin Institute of TechnologyHarbin150006China
- Zhengzhou Research InstituteHarbin Institute of TechnologyZhengzhou450046China
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- Zhengzhou Research InstituteHarbin Institute of TechnologyZhengzhou450046China
- School of Medicine and HealthHarbin Institute of TechnologyHarbin150006China
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- Zhengzhou Research InstituteHarbin Institute of TechnologyZhengzhou450046China
- School of Medicine and HealthHarbin Institute of TechnologyHarbin150006China
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- School of Life Science and TechnologyHarbin Institute of TechnologyHarbin150006China
- Zhengzhou Research InstituteHarbin Institute of TechnologyZhengzhou450046China
- School of Medicine and HealthHarbin Institute of TechnologyHarbin150006China
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Huang K, Yan C, Abdelghany L, Zhang X, Jingu K, Li TS. Nicaraven attenuates the acquired radioresistance of established tumors in mouse models via PARP inhibition. Mol Cell Biochem 2024:10.1007/s11010-024-04958-6. [PMID: 38466467 DOI: 10.1007/s11010-024-04958-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2023] [Accepted: 02/03/2024] [Indexed: 03/13/2024]
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Nicaraven has been reported to inhibit the activity of poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP). In this study, we investigated the probable ability of nicaraven to attenuate cancer radioresistance during fractionated radiotherapy. Tumor models were established in C57BL/6 mice and BALB/c nude mice by subcutaneous injection of Lewis mouse lung carcinoma cancer cells and A549 human lung cancer cells, respectively. When the tumors had grown to approximately 100 mm3, we initiated fractionated radiotherapy. Nicaraven or saline was administered immediately after each irradiation exposure. Compared to saline treatment, nicaraven administration significantly induced gamma-H2AX foci formation and cell apoptosis in tumors at 1 or 3 days after an additional challenge exposure to 10 Gy and inhibited tumor growth during the short-term follow-up period, suggesting increased radiosensitivity of cancer cells. Moreover, the expression of PARP in tumor tissue was decreased by nicaraven administration. Our data suggest that nicaraven likely attenuates the acquired radioresistance of cancers through PARP inhibition.
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- Kai Huang
- Department of Stem Cell Biology, Atomic Bomb Disease Institute, Nagasaki University, 1-12-4 Sakamoto, Nagasaki, 852-8523, Japan
- Department of Stem Cell Biology, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, 1-12-4 Sakamoto, Nagasaki, 852-8523, Japan
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- Department of Stem Cell Biology, Atomic Bomb Disease Institute, Nagasaki University, 1-12-4 Sakamoto, Nagasaki, 852-8523, Japan
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- Department of Stem Cell Biology, Atomic Bomb Disease Institute, Nagasaki University, 1-12-4 Sakamoto, Nagasaki, 852-8523, Japan
- Department of Stem Cell Biology, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, 1-12-4 Sakamoto, Nagasaki, 852-8523, Japan
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- Department of Stem Cell Biology, Atomic Bomb Disease Institute, Nagasaki University, 1-12-4 Sakamoto, Nagasaki, 852-8523, Japan
- Department of Stem Cell Biology, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, 1-12-4 Sakamoto, Nagasaki, 852-8523, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Graduate School of Medicine, Tohoku University, 2-1 Seiryomachi, Aoba Ward, Sendai, Miyagi, 980-0872, Japan
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- Department of Stem Cell Biology, Atomic Bomb Disease Institute, Nagasaki University, 1-12-4 Sakamoto, Nagasaki, 852-8523, Japan.
- Department of Stem Cell Biology, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, 1-12-4 Sakamoto, Nagasaki, 852-8523, Japan.
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Kuna K, Baddam SR, Kalagara S, Akkiraju PC, Tade RS, Enaganti S. Emerging natural polymer-based architectured nanotherapeutics for the treatment of cancer. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 262:129434. [PMID: 38232877 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.129434] [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: 09/30/2023] [Revised: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 01/19/2024]
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The field of cancer therapy is advancing rapidly, placing a crucial emphasis on innovative drug delivery systems. The increasing global impact of cancer highlights the need for creative therapeutic strategies. Natural polymer-based nanotherapeutics have emerged as a captivating avenue in this pursuit, drawing substantial attention due to their inherent attributes. These attributes include biodegradability, biocompatibility, negligible toxicity, extended circulation time, and a wide range of therapeutic payloads. The unique size, shape, and morphological characteristics of these systems facilitate profound tissue penetration, complementing active and passive targeting strategies. Moreover, these nanotherapeutics exploit specific cellular and subcellular trafficking pathways, providing precise control over drug release kinetics. This comprehensive review emphasizes the utilization of naturally occurring polymers such as polysaccharides (e.g., chitosan, hyaluronic acid, alginates, dextran, and cyclodextrin) and protein-based polymers (e.g., ferritin, gelatin, albumin) as the foundation for nanoparticle development. The paper meticulously examines their in vitro characteristics alongside in vivo efficacy, particularly focusing on their pivotal role in ameliorating diverse types of solid tumors within cancer therapy. The amalgamation of material science ingenuity and biological insight has led to the formulation of these nanoparticles, showcasing their potential to reshape the landscape of cancer treatment.
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- Krishna Kuna
- Department of Chemistry, University College of Science, Saifabad, Osmania University, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
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- University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, RNA Therapeutics Institute, Worcester, MA 01655, United States of America
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Texas at El Paso, 500 W University Ave, El Paso, TX 79968, United States of America
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Allied Healthcare Sciences, Malla Reddy University, Hyderabad, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, H. R. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Shirpur, Maharashtra 425405, India
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- Department of Bioinformatics, Averinbiotech Laboratories, Nallakunta, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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Zhang Z, Liang X, Yang X, Liu Y, Zhou X, Li C. Advances in Nanodelivery Systems Based on Metabolism Reprogramming Strategies for Enhanced Tumor Therapy. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:6689-6708. [PMID: 38302434 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c15686] [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: 02/03/2024]
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Tumor development and metastasis are closely related to the complexity of the metabolism network. Recently, metabolism reprogramming strategies have attracted much attention in tumor metabolism therapy. Although there is preliminary success of metabolism therapy agents, their therapeutic effects have been restricted by the effective reaching of the tumor sites of drugs. Nanodelivery systems with unique physical properties and elaborate designs can specifically deliver to the tumors. In this review, we first summarize the research progress of nanodelivery systems based on tumor metabolism reprogramming strategies to enhance therapies by depleting glucose, inhibiting glycolysis, depleting lactic acid, inhibiting lipid metabolism, depleting glutamine and glutathione, and disrupting metal metabolisms combined with other therapies, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy, photodynamic therapy, etc. We further discuss in detail the advantages of nanodelivery systems based on tumor metabolism reprogramming strategies for tumor therapy. As well as the opportunities and challenges for integrating nanodelivery systems into tumor metabolism therapy, we analyze the outlook for these emerging areas. This review is expected to improve our understanding of modulating tumor metabolisms for enhanced therapy.
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- Zongquan Zhang
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, China
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- Department of Thyroid and Vascular Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, China
- Basic Medicine Research Innovation Center for Cardiometabolic Disease, Ministry of Education, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, China
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Chen X, Cheng D, Yu N, Feng J, Li J, Lin L. Tumor-targeting polymer nanohybrids with amplified ROS generation for combined photodynamic and chemodynamic therapy. J Mater Chem B 2024; 12:1296-1306. [PMID: 38193142 DOI: 10.1039/d3tb02341a] [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: 01/10/2024]
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Reactive oxygen species (ROS) generating strategies have been widely adopted for cancer therapy, but therapeutic efficacies are often low due to the complicated tumor microenvironment. In this study, we present the development of tumor-targeting polymer nanohybrids that amplify ROS generation by combining photodynamic therapy (PDT) and chemodynamic therapy (CDT) for cancer treatment. Such polymer nanohybrids contained three main components: a semiconducting polymer (SP) that acted as the photosensitizer for PDT, manganese dioxide (MnO2) that acted as the catalyst for CDT, and transferrin that mediated tumor targeting via binding to transferrin receptors overexpressed on the surface of tumor cells. The formed nanohybrids (TSM) showed obviously enhanced accumulation efficacy in tumor sites because of their targeting ability. In tumor sites, TSM produced singlet oxygen (1O2) under near-infrared (NIR) laser irradiation and a hydroxyl radical (˙OH) via reacting with hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), which resulted in amplified generation of ROS to achieve PDT/CDT combinational therapy. The growth of subcutaneous 4T1 tumors was remarkably inhibited via TSM-mediated treatment. In addition, this therapeutic efficacy could suppress tumor metastasis in the liver and lungs. This study presents a targeting hybrid nanoplatform to combine different ROS generating strategies for effective cancer therapy.
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- Xiaodan Chen
- Department of Radiology, Clinical Oncology School of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Cancer Hospital, Fuzhou 350014, China
- Department of Radiology, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou 350001, China.
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- College of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China.
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- College of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China.
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- College of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China.
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- College of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China.
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- Department of Radiology, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou 350001, China.
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Xiao W, Zhao L, Sun Y, Yang X, Fu Q. Stimuli-Responsive Nanoradiosensitizers for Enhanced Cancer Radiotherapy. SMALL METHODS 2024; 8:e2301131. [PMID: 37906050 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202301131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2023] [Revised: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023]
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Radiotherapy (RT) has been a classical therapeutic method of cancer for several decades. It attracts tremendous attention for the precise and efficient treatment of local tumors with stimuli-responsive nanomaterials, which enhance RT. However, there are few systematic reviews summarizing the newly emerging stimuli-responsive mechanisms and strategies used for tumor radio-sensitization. Hence, this review provides a comprehensive overview of recently reported studies on stimuli-responsive nanomaterials for radio-sensitization. It includes four different approaches for sensitized RT, namely endogenous response, exogenous response, dual stimuli-response, and multi stimuli-response. Endogenous response involves various stimuli such as pH, hypoxia, GSH, and reactive oxygen species (ROS), and enzymes. On the other hand, exogenous response encompasses X-ray, light, and ultrasound. Dual stimuli-response combines pH/enzyme, pH/ultrasound, and ROS/light. Lastly, multi stimuli-response involves the combination of pH/ROS/GSH and X-ray/ROS/GSH. By elaborating on these responsive mechanisms and applying them to clinical RT diagnosis and treatment, these methods can enhance radiosensitive efficiency and minimize damage to surrounding normal tissues. Finally, this review discusses the additional challenges and perspectives related to stimuli-responsive nanomaterials for tumor radio-sensitization.
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- Wenjing Xiao
- Department of Radiotherapy, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266021, China
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- Department of Radiotherapy, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266021, China
- Institute for Translational Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, College of Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266021, China
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- Department of Radiotherapy, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266021, China
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, College of Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266021, China
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, College of Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266021, China
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Li D, Zhao B, Zhuang P, Mei X. Development of nanozymes for promising alleviation of COVID-19-associated arthritis. Biomater Sci 2023; 11:5781-5796. [PMID: 37475700 DOI: 10.1039/d3bm00095h] [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: 07/22/2023]
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The COVID-19 pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 has been identified as a culprit in the development of a variety of disorders, including arthritis. Although the emergence of arthritis following SARS-CoV-2 infection may not be immediately discernible, its underlying pathogenesis is likely to involve a complex interplay of infections, oxidative stress, immune responses, abnormal production of inflammatory factors, cellular destruction, etc. Fortunately, recent advancements in nanozymes with enzyme-like activities have shown potent antiviral effects and the ability to inhibit oxidative stress and cytokines and provide immunotherapeutic effects while also safeguarding diverse cell populations. These adaptable nanozymes have already exhibited efficacy in treating common types of arthritis, and their distinctive synergistic therapeutic effects offer great potential in the fight against arthritis associated with COVID-19. In this comprehensive review, we explore the potential of nanozymes in alleviating arthritis following SARS-CoV-2 infection by neutralizing the underlying factors associated with the disease. We also provide a detailed analysis of the common therapeutic pathways employed by these nanozymes and offer insights into how they can be further optimized to effectively address COVID-19-associated arthritis.
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- Dan Li
- Department of Pharmacy, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, 121000, China.
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- Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Medical Testing, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, 121001, China.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, 121000, China.
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- Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Medical Testing, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, 121001, China.
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Hogan KJ, Perez MR, Mikos AG. Extracellular matrix component-derived nanoparticles for drug delivery and tissue engineering. J Control Release 2023; 360:888-912. [PMID: 37482344 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2023.07.034] [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: 03/16/2023] [Revised: 06/16/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023]
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The extracellular matrix (ECM) consists of a complex combination of proteins, proteoglycans, and other biomolecules. ECM-based materials have been demonstrated to have high biocompatibility and bioactivity, which may be harnessed for drug delivery and tissue engineering applications. Herein, nanoparticles incorporating ECM-based materials and their applications in drug delivery and tissue engineering are reviewed. Proteins such as gelatin, collagen, and fibrin as well as glycosaminoglycans including hyaluronic acid, chondroitin sulfate, and heparin have been employed for cancer therapeutic delivery, gene delivery, and wound healing and regenerative medicine. Strategies for modifying and functionalizing these materials with synthetic and natural polymers or to enable stimuli-responsive degradation and drug release have increased the efficacy of these materials and nano-systems. The incorporation and modification of ECM-based materials may be used to drive drug targeting and increase tissue-specific cell differentiation more effectively.
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- Katie J Hogan
- Department of Bioengineering, Rice University, Houston, TX, USA; Medical Scientist Training Program, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, Rice University, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, Rice University, Houston, TX, USA.
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Li J, You Z, Zhai S, Zhao J, Lu K. Mitochondria-Targeted Nanosystem Enhances Radio-Radiodynamic-Chemodynamic Therapy on Triple Negative Breast Cancer. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:21941-21952. [PMID: 37099714 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c02361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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Radiodynamic therapy (RDT), which produces 1O2 and other reactive oxygen species (ROS) in response to X-rays, can be used in conjunction with radiation therapy (RT) to drastically lower X-ray dosage and reduce radio resistance associated with conventional radiation treatment. However, radiation-radiodynamic therapy (RT-RDT) is still impotent in a hypoxic environment in solid tumors due to its oxygen-dependent nature. Chemodynamic therapy (CDT) can generate reactive oxygen species and O2 by decomposing H2O2 in hypoxic cells and thus potentiate RT-RDT to achieve synergy. Herein, we developed a multifunctional nanosystem, AuCu-Ce6-TPP (ACCT), for RT-RDT-CDT. Ce6 photosensitizers were conjugated to AuCu nanoparticles via Au-S bonds to realize radiodynamic sensitization. Cu can be oxidized by H2O2 and catalyze the degradation of H2O2 to generate •OH through the Fenton-like reaction to realize CDT. Meanwhile, the degradation byproduct oxygen can alleviate hypoxia while Au can consume glutathione to increase the oxidative stress. We then attached mercaptoethyl-triphenylphosphonium (TPP-SH) to the nanosystem, targeting ACCT to mitochondria (colocalization Pearson coefficient 0.98) to directly disrupt mitochondrial membranes and more efficiently induce apoptosis. We confirmed that ACCT efficiently generates 1O2 and •OH upon X-ray irradiation, resulting in strong anticancer efficacy in both normoxic and hypoxic 4T1 cells. The down-regulation of hypoxia-inducible factor 1α expression and reduction of intracellular H2O2 concentrations suggested that ACCT could significantly alleviate hypoxia in 4T1 cells. ACCT-enhanced RT-RDT-CDT can successfully shrink or remove tumors in radioresistant 4T1 tumor-bearing mice upon 4 Gy of X-ray irradiation. Our work thus presents a new strategy to treat radioresistant hypoxic tumors.
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- Jiangsheng Li
- Biomedical Engineering Department, Peking University, Beijing 100191, P. R. China
- College of Future Technology, Peking University, Beijing 100091, P. R. China
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- Institute of Medical Technology, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing 100191, P. R. China
- Biomedical Engineering Department, Peking University, Beijing 100191, P. R. China
- National Center of Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing 100191, P. R. China
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- Institute of Medical Technology, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing 100191, P. R. China
- Biomedical Engineering Department, Peking University, Beijing 100191, P. R. China
- National Center of Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing 100191, P. R. China
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- College of Future Technology, Peking University, Beijing 100091, P. R. China
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- Institute of Medical Technology, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing 100191, P. R. China
- Biomedical Engineering Department, Peking University, Beijing 100191, P. R. China
- National Center of Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing 100191, P. R. China
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Berdiaki A, Neagu M, Spyridaki I, Kuskov A, Perez S, Nikitovic D. Hyaluronan and Reactive Oxygen Species Signaling—Novel Cues from the Matrix? Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:antiox12040824. [PMID: 37107200 PMCID: PMC10135151 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12040824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2023] [Revised: 03/22/2023] [Accepted: 03/24/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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Hyaluronan (HA) is a naturally occurring non-sulfated glycosaminoglycan (GAG) localized to the cell surface and the tissue extracellular matrix (ECM). It is composed of disaccharides containing glucuronic acid and N-acetylglucosamine, is synthesized by the HA synthase (HAS) enzymes and is degraded by hyaluronidase (HYAL) or reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (ROS/RNS) actions. HA is deposited as a high molecular weight (HMW) polymer and degraded to low molecular weight (LMW) fragments and oligosaccharides. HA affects biological functions by interacting with HA-binding proteins (hyaladherins). HMW HA is anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressive, and antiangiogenic, whereas LMW HA has pro-inflammatory, pro-angiogenetic, and oncogenic effects. ROS/RNS naturally degrade HMW HA, albeit at enhanced levels during tissue injury and inflammatory processes. Thus, the degradation of endothelial glycocalyx HA by increased ROS challenges vascular integrity and can initiate several disease progressions. Conversely, HA exerts a vital role in wound healing through ROS-mediated HA modifications, which affect the innate immune system. The normal turnover of HA protects against matrix rigidification. Insufficient turnover leads to increased tissue rigidity, leading to tissue dysfunction. Both endogenous and exogenous HMW HA have a scavenging capacity against ROS. The interactions of ROS/RNS with HA are more complex than presently perceived and present an important research topic.
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Kola P, Nagesh PKB, Roy PK, Deepak K, Reis RL, Kundu SC, Mandal M. Innovative nanotheranostics: Smart nanoparticles based approach to overcome breast cancer stem cells mediated chemo- and radioresistances. WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS. NANOMEDICINE AND NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY 2023:e1876. [PMID: 36600447 DOI: 10.1002/wnan.1876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2022] [Revised: 11/29/2022] [Accepted: 12/09/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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The alarming increase in the number of breast cancer patients worldwide and the increasing death rate indicate that the traditional and current medicines are insufficient to fight against it. The onset of chemo- and radioresistances and cancer stem cell-based recurrence make this problem harder, and this hour needs a novel treatment approach. Competent nanoparticle-based accurate drug delivery and cancer nanotheranostics like photothermal therapy, photodynamic therapy, chemodynamic therapy, and sonodynamic therapy can be the key to solving this problem due to their unique characteristics. These innovative formulations can be a better cargo with fewer side effects than the standard chemotherapy and can eliminate the stability problems associated with cancer immunotherapy. The nanotheranostic systems can kill the tumor cells and the resistant breast cancer stem cells by novel mechanisms like local hyperthermia and reactive oxygen species and prevent tumor recurrence. These theranostic systems can also combine with chemotherapy or immunotherapy approaches. These combining approaches can be the future of anticancer therapy, especially to overcome the breast cancer stem cells mediated chemo- and radioresistances. This review paper discusses several novel theranostic systems and smart nanoparticles, their mechanism of action, and their modifications with time. It explains their relevance and market scope in the current era. This article is categorized under: Therapeutic Approaches and Drug Discovery > Nanomedicine for Oncologic Disease.
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- Prithwish Kola
- School of Medical Science and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, India
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- School of Medical Science and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, India
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- School of Medical Science and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, India
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- 3Bs Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Guimaraes, Portugal
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- 3Bs Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Guimaraes, Portugal
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- School of Medical Science and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, India
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Xie Q, Gao S, Tian R, Wang G, Qin Z, Chen M, Zhang W, Wen Q, Ma Q, Zhu L. Enzyme and Reactive Oxygen Species-Responsive Dual-Drug Delivery Nanocomplex for Tumor Chemo-Photodynamic Therapy. Int J Nanomedicine 2023; 18:1-16. [PMID: 36632237 PMCID: PMC9828661 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s393862] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
Abstract
Introduction Combination therapy is a promising approach to promote the efficacy and reduce the systemic toxicity of cancer therapy. Herein, we examined the potency of a combined chemo-phototherapy approach by constructing a hyaluronidase- and reactive oxygen species-responsive hyaluronic acid nanoparticle carrying a chemotherapy drug and a photosensitizer in a tumor-bearing mouse model. We hypothesized that following decomposition, the drugs inside the nanocomplex will be released in the tumors to provide effective tumor treatment. We aimed to design a smart drug delivery system that can improve traditional chemotherapy drug delivery and enhance the therapeutic efficacy in combination with photodynamic therapy. Methods Hydrophilic hyaluronic acid (HA) was covalently modified with a hydrophobic 5β-cholanic acid (CA) via an ROS-cleavable thioketal (tk) linker for a targeted co-deliver of 10-Hydroxy camptothecin (HCPT) and Chlorin e6 (Ce6) into tumors to improve the efficiency of combined chemo-photodynamic therapy. Results The obtained HA-tk-CA nanoparticle carrying HCPT and Ce6, named HTCC, accumulated in the tumor through the enhanced permeable response (EPR) effect and HA-mediated CD44 targeting after intravenous administration. Upon laser irradiation and hyaluronidase degradation, HTCC was disrupted to release HCPT and Ce6 into the tumors. Compared to the monotherapy approach, HTCC demonstrated enhanced tumor growth inhibition and minimized systemic toxicity in a tumor-bearing mouse model. Conclusion Our results suggested that controlled dual-drug release not only improved tumor drug delivery efficacy, but also reduced systemic side effects. In addition to HCPT and Ce6 delivery, the HA-tk-CA nanocomplex can be used to deliver other drugs in synergistic cancer therapy. Since most current combined therapy uses free drugs with distinct spatiotemporal distributions, the simultaneous co-delivery of dual drugs with a remote on-demand drug delivery nanosystem provides an alternative strategy for drug delivery design.
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- Qian Xie
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, NHC Key Laboratory of Radiobiology, School of Public Health of Jilin University, Changchun, 130033, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, NHC Key Laboratory of Radiobiology, School of Public Health of Jilin University, Changchun, 130033, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Ophthalmology Second Hospital, Jilin University, Changchun, 130033, People’s Republic of China
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- Cancer Centre, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, SAR, 999078, People’s Republic of China,Institute of Translational Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, SAR, 999078, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Oral Radiology, Guangxi Medical University College of Stomatology, Nanning, 530021, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, NHC Key Laboratory of Radiobiology, School of Public Health of Jilin University, Changchun, 130033, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, NHC Key Laboratory of Radiobiology, School of Public Health of Jilin University, Changchun, 130033, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, NHC Key Laboratory of Radiobiology, School of Public Health of Jilin University, Changchun, 130033, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, NHC Key Laboratory of Radiobiology, School of Public Health of Jilin University, Changchun, 130033, People’s Republic of China,Correspondence: Qingjie Ma; Lei Zhu, Email ;
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, NHC Key Laboratory of Radiobiology, School of Public Health of Jilin University, Changchun, 130033, People’s Republic of China
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Qu X, Zhou D, Lu J, Qin D, Zhou J, Liu HJ. Cancer nanomedicine in preoperative therapeutics: Nanotechnology-enabled neoadjuvant chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy, and phototherapy. Bioact Mater 2022; 24:136-152. [PMID: 36606253 PMCID: PMC9792706 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2022.12.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2022] [Revised: 12/10/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Surgical resection remains a mainstay in the treatment of malignant solid tumors. However, the use of neoadjuvant treatments, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy, phototherapy, and immunotherapy, either alone or in combination, as a preoperative intervention regimen, have attracted increasing attention in the last decade. Early randomized, controlled trials in some tumor settings have not shown a significant difference between the survival rates in long-term neoadjuvant therapy and adjuvant therapy. However, this has not hampered the increasing use of neoadjuvant treatments in clinical practice, due to its evident downstaging of primary tumors to delineate the surgical margin, tailoring systemic therapy response as a clinical tool to optimize subsequent therapeutic regimens, and decreasing the need for surgery, with its potential for increased morbidity. The recent expansion of nanotechnology-based nanomedicine and related medical technologies provides a new approach to address the current challenges of neoadjuvant therapy for preoperative therapeutics. This review not only summarizes how nanomedicine plays an important role in a range of neoadjuvant therapeutic modalities, but also highlights the potential use of nanomedicine as neoadjuvant therapy in preclinical and clinic settings for tumor management.
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- Xiaogang Qu
- Department of General Surgery, Changshu Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Changshu, 215500, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Changshu Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Changshu, 215500, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Changshu Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Changshu, 215500, China
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- Center for Nanomedicine and Department of Anesthesiology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Center for Nanomedicine and Department of Anesthesiology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
- Corresponding author.
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- Center for Nanomedicine and Department of Anesthesiology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
- Corresponding author.
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