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Wang D, Yao H, Ye J, Gao Y, Cong H, Yu B. Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs): Classification, Synthesis, Modification, and Biomedical Applications. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2404350. [PMID: 39149999 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202404350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2024] [Revised: 08/02/2024] [Indexed: 08/17/2024]
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Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are a new variety of solid crystalline porous functional materials. As an extension of inorganic porous materials, it has made important progress in preparation and application. MOFs are widely used in various fields such as gas adsorption storage, drug delivery, sensing, and biological imaging due to their high specific surface area, porosity, adjustable pore size, abundant active sites, and functional modification by introducing groups. In this paper, the types of MOFs are classified, and the synthesis methods and functional modification mechanisms of MOFs materials are summarized. Finally, the application prospects and challenges of metal-organic framework materials in the biomedical field are discussed, hoping to promote their application in multidisciplinary fields.
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- Dayang Wang
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Life Sciences, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Life Sciences, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Life Sciences, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Life Sciences, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Life Sciences, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
- State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, 255000, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Life Sciences, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
- State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
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Liu J, Dong S, Gai S, Li S, Dong Y, Yu C, He F, Yang P. Four Birds with One Stone: A Bandgap-Regulated Multifunctional Schottky Heterojunction for Robust Synergistic Antitumor Therapy upon Endo-/Exogenous Stimuli. ACS NANO 2024. [PMID: 39150904 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c07904] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/18/2024]
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Considering the profound impact of structure on heterojunction catalysts, the rational design of emerging catalysts with optimized energy band structures is required for antitumor efficiency. Herein, we select titanium nitride (TiN) and Pt to develop a multifunctional Schottky heterojunction named Pt/H-TiN&SRF (PHTS) nanoparticles (NPs) with a narrowed bandgap to accomplish "four birds with one stone" involving enzyo/sono/photo three modals and additional ferroptosis. The in situ-grown Pt NPs acted as electron traps that can cause the energy band to bend upward and form a Schottky barrier, thereby facilitating the separation of electron/hole pairs in exogenous stimulation catalytic therapy. In addition, endogenous catalytic reactions based on peroxidase (POD)- and catalase (CAT)-mimicking activities can also be amplified, triggering intense oxidative stress, in which CAT-like activity decomposes endogenous H2O2 into O2 alleviating hypoxia and provides reactants for sonodynamic therapy. Moreover, PHTS NPs can elicit mild photothermal therapy with boosted photothermal properties as well as ferroptosis with loaded ferroptosis inducer sorafenib for effective tumor ablation and apoptosis-ferroptosis synergistic tumor inhibitory effect. In summary, this paper proposes an attractive design for antitumor strategies and highlights findings for heterojunction catalytic therapy with potential in tumor theranostics.
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- Jing Liu
- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Material Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin 150001, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Material Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin 150001, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Material Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin 150001, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Material Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin 150001, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Material Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin 150001, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Material Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin 150001, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Material Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin 150001, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Material Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin 150001, P. R. China
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Wen S, Zhang W, Yang J, Zhou Z, Xiang Q, Dong H. Ternary Bi 2WO 6/TiO 2-Pt Heterojunction Sonosensitizers for Boosting Sonodynamic Therapy. ACS NANO 2024. [PMID: 39137964 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c08236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/15/2024]
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Engineering Z-scheme heterojunctions represents a promising strategy for optimizing the separation and migration of charge carriers in semiconductor sonosensitizers for enhanced reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation. Nevertheless, establishing a continuous and directional pathway for ultrasonic-induced charge flow in Z-scheme heterojunctions remains a significant challenge. In this study, we present a ternary Bi2WO6/TiO2-Pt heterojunction sonosensitizer achieved through the precise growth of Pt nanocrystals on a directionally assembled Bi2WO6/TiO2 Z-scheme structure. The construction of the Bi2WO6/TiO2-Pt heterojunction involves directional growth of Bi2WO6 in situ on the highly exposed (001) crystal facet of TiO2 nanosheets, followed by the precise deposition of nano Pt on the edge (101) crystal facet. The Z-scheme Bi2WO6/TiO2 in the ternary heterojunction ensures effective electron separation, while the Schottky TiO2-Pt interface establishes a well-defined charge flow path and robust redox capabilities. Moreover, nano Pt confers the Bi2WO6/TiO2-Pt heterojunction with excellent peroxidase-mimic and catalase-mimic activities, facilitating interactions with endogenous H2O2 to produce the hydroxyl radicals and O2. It effectively alleviates tumor hypoxia and enhances ROS production. This results in significantly higher efficiency in sonodynamically induced ROS generation compared to pure TiO2 or binary Bi2WO6/TiO2 heterojunctions, as confirmed by DFT theoretical calculation and experiments with both in vitro and in vivo anticancer performance. This study offers valuable insights for designing high-performance Z-scheme sonosensitizer systems.
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- Shengwu Wen
- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Biomedical Measurements and Ultrasound Imaging, National-Regional Key Technology Engineering Laboratory for Medical Ultrasound, School of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen University Medical School, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Biomedical Measurements and Ultrasound Imaging, National-Regional Key Technology Engineering Laboratory for Medical Ultrasound, School of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen University Medical School, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Biomedical Measurements and Ultrasound Imaging, National-Regional Key Technology Engineering Laboratory for Medical Ultrasound, School of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen University Medical School, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Biomedical Measurements and Ultrasound Imaging, National-Regional Key Technology Engineering Laboratory for Medical Ultrasound, School of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen University Medical School, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Biomedical Measurements and Ultrasound Imaging, National-Regional Key Technology Engineering Laboratory for Medical Ultrasound, School of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen University Medical School, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Biomedical Measurements and Ultrasound Imaging, National-Regional Key Technology Engineering Laboratory for Medical Ultrasound, School of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen University Medical School, Shenzhen 518060, China
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Jiang Y, Lu H, Lei L, Yuan X, Scherman D, Liu Y. MOF-derived cobalt-iron containing nanocomposite with cascade-catalytic activities for multimodal synergistic tumor therapy. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2024; 240:113981. [PMID: 38815310 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2024.113981] [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: 03/29/2024] [Revised: 05/14/2024] [Accepted: 05/19/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024]
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Reactive oxygen species (ROS)-driven chemodynamic therapy has emerged as a promising anti-tumor strategy. However, the insufficient hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) supply in tumor microenvironment results in a low Fenton reaction rate and subsequently poor ROS production and therapeutic efficacy. Herein, we report on a new nanocomposite MIL-53@ZIF-67/S loaded with doxorubicin and glucose oxidase, which is decomposed under the acidic tumor microenvironment to release Fe3+, Co3+, glucose oxidase, and doxorubicin. The released content leads to synergistic anti-tumor effect through the following manners: 1) doxorubicin is directly used for chemotherapy; 2) Fe3+and Co3+ result in glutathione depletion and Fenton reaction activation through Fe2+ and Co2+ generation to achieve chemodynamic therapy; 3) glucose oxidase continuously catalyzes glucose consumption to induce starvation of the cancer cells, and 4) at the same time the produced gluconic acid and H2O2 significantly promote Fenton reaction and further boost chemodynamic therapy. This work not only demonstrates the high anti-tumor effect of the new nanocomposite, but also provides an innovative strategy for the development of a multi-in-one nanoplatform for cancer therapy.
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- Ying Jiang
- Key Laboratory of Luminescence Analysis and Molecular Sensing (Southwest University), Ministry of Education, School of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China; Department of Mechanics and Engineering Science, Beijing Innovation Centre for Engineering Science and Advanced Technology, College of Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Key Laboratory of Luminescence Analysis and Molecular Sensing (Southwest University), Ministry of Education, School of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, Sichuan 610500, China
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- Key Laboratory of Luminescence Analysis and Molecular Sensing (Southwest University), Ministry of Education, School of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- Key Laboratory of Luminescence Analysis and Molecular Sensing (Southwest University), Ministry of Education, School of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China; Université Paris Cité, CNRS, INSERM, UTCBS, Unité de Technologies Chimiques et Biologiques pour la Santé, Paris F-75006, France.
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- Key Laboratory of Luminescence Analysis and Molecular Sensing (Southwest University), Ministry of Education, School of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China.
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Ma J, Peng C, Peng X, Liang S, Zhou Z, Wu K, Chen R, Liu S, Shen Y, Ma H, Zhang Y. H 2O 2 Photosynthesis from H 2O and O 2 under Weak Light by Carbon Nitrides with the Piezoelectric Effect. J Am Chem Soc 2024. [PMID: 39013150 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.4c07170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/18/2024]
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Driven by the essential need of a green, safe, and low-cost approach to producing H2O2, a highly valuable multifunctional chemical, artificial photosynthesis emerges as a promising avenue. However, current catalyst systems remain challenging, due to the need of high-density sunlight, poor selectivity and activity, or/and unfavorable thermodynamics. Here, we reported that an indirect 2e- water oxidation reaction (WOR) in photocatalytic H2O2 production was unusually activated by C5N2 with piezoelectric effects. Interestingly, under ultrasonication, C5N2 exhibited an overall H2O2 photosynthesis rate of 918.4 μM/h and an exceptionally high solar-to-chemical conversion efficiency of 2.6% after calibration under weak light (0.1 sun). Mechanism studies showed that the piezoelectric effect of carbon nitride overcame the high uphill thermodynamics of *OH intermediate generation, which enabled a new pathway for 2e- WOR, the kinetic limiting step in the overall H2O2 production from H2O and O2. Benefiting from the outstanding sonication-assisted photocatalytic H2O2 generation under weak light, the concept was further successfully adapted to biomedical applications in efficient sono-photochemodynamic therapy for cancer treatment and water purification.
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- Jin Ma
- Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory of Smart Carbon-Rich Materials and Device, Jiangsu Province Hi-Tech Key Laboratory for Bio-Medical Research, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Medical School, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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- Qingdao Institute for Theoretical and Computational Sciences, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China
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- Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory of Smart Carbon-Rich Materials and Device, Jiangsu Province Hi-Tech Key Laboratory for Bio-Medical Research, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Medical School, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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- Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory of Smart Carbon-Rich Materials and Device, Jiangsu Province Hi-Tech Key Laboratory for Bio-Medical Research, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Medical School, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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- Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory of Smart Carbon-Rich Materials and Device, Jiangsu Province Hi-Tech Key Laboratory for Bio-Medical Research, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Medical School, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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- Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory of Smart Carbon-Rich Materials and Device, Jiangsu Province Hi-Tech Key Laboratory for Bio-Medical Research, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Medical School, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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- Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory of Smart Carbon-Rich Materials and Device, Jiangsu Province Hi-Tech Key Laboratory for Bio-Medical Research, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Medical School, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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- Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory of Smart Carbon-Rich Materials and Device, Jiangsu Province Hi-Tech Key Laboratory for Bio-Medical Research, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Medical School, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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- Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory of Smart Carbon-Rich Materials and Device, Jiangsu Province Hi-Tech Key Laboratory for Bio-Medical Research, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Medical School, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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- Qingdao Institute for Theoretical and Computational Sciences, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China
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- Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory of Smart Carbon-Rich Materials and Device, Jiangsu Province Hi-Tech Key Laboratory for Bio-Medical Research, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Medical School, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
- Department of Oncology, Zhongda Hospital, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, China
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Yao W, Liu W, Su F, Wang J, Li H, Sun M, Ma Y, Xu Y, Li D, Wang Y, Lu N, Ju S, Fan W. Hybrid Membrane-Camouflaged Biomimetic Immunomodulatory Nanoturrets with Sequential Multidrug Release for Potentiating T Cell-Mediated Anticancer Immunity. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:18592-18605. [PMID: 38943624 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.4c04840] [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: 07/01/2024]
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Ascorbic acid (AA) has been attracting great attention with its emerging potential in T cell-dependent antitumor immunity. However, premature blood clearance and immunologically "cold" tumors severely compromise its immunotherapeutic outcomes. As such, the reversal of the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment (TME) has been the premise for improving the effectiveness of AA-based immunotherapy, which hinges upon advanced AA delivery and amplified immune-activating strategies. Herein, a novel Escherichia coli (E. coli) outer membrane vesicle (OMV)-red blood cell (RBC) hybrid membrane (ERm)-camouflaged immunomodulatory nanoturret is meticulously designed based on gating of an AA-immobilized metal-organic framework (MOF) onto bortezomib (BTZ)-loaded magnesium-doped mesoporous silica (MMS) nanovehicles, which can realize immune landscape remodeling by chemotherapy-assisted ascorbate-mediated immunotherapy (CAMIT). Once reaching the acidic TME, the acidity-sensitive MOF gatekeeper and MMS core within the nanoturret undergo stepwise degradation, allowing for tumor-selective sequential release of AA and BTZ. The released BTZ can evoke robust immunogenic cell death (ICD), synergistically promote dendritic cell (DC) maturation in combination with OMV, and ultimately increase T cell tumor infiltration together with Mg2+. The army of T cells is further activated by AA, exhibiting remarkable antitumor and antimetastasis performance. Moreover, the CD8-deficient mice model discloses the T cell-dependent immune mechanism of the AA-based CAMIT strategy. In addition to providing a multifunctional biomimetic hybrid nanovehicle, this study is also anticipated to establish a new immunomodulatory fortification strategy based on the multicomponent-driven nanoturret for highly efficient T cell-activation-enhanced synergistic AA immunotherapy.
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- Wenjing Yao
- 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, People's Republic of 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, People's Republic of 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, People's Republic of 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, People's Republic of 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, People's Republic of 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, People's Republic of China
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- Nurturing Center of Jiangsu Province for State Laboratory of AI Imaging & Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, People's Republic of 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, People's Republic of China
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- Pancreas Centre, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, People's Republic of China
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- Pancreas Centre, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430022, People's Republic of China
- Department of Radiology, Yingshan People's Hospital, Huanggang, Hubei 438700, People's Republic of China
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- Nurturing Center of Jiangsu Province for State Laboratory of AI Imaging & Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, People's Republic of 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, People's Republic of China
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Zeng G, Mao J, Xing H, Xu Z, Cao Z, Kang Y, Liu G, Xue P. Gold Nanodots-Anchored Cobalt Ferrite Nanoflowers as Versatile Tumor Microenvironment Modulators for Reinforced Redox Dyshomeostasis. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024:e2406683. [PMID: 38984397 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202406683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2024] [Indexed: 07/11/2024]
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Given that tumor microenvironment (TME) exerts adverse impact on the therapeutic response and clinical outcome, robust TME modulators may significantly improve the curative effect and increase survival benefits of cancer patients. Here, Au nanodots-anchored CoFe2O4 nanoflowers with PEGylation (CFAP) are developed to respond to TME cues, aiming to exacerbate redox dyshomeostasis for efficacious antineoplastic therapy under ultrasound (US) irradiation. After uptake by tumor cells, CFAP with glucose oxidase (GOx)-like activity can facilitate glucose depletion and promote the production of H2O2. Multivalent elements of Co(II)/Co(III) and Fe(II)/Fe(III) in CFAP display strong Fenton-like activity for·OH production from H2O2. On the other hand, energy band structure CFAP is superior for US-actuated 1O2 generation, relying on the enhanced separation and retarded recombination of e-/h+ pairs. In addition, catalase-mimic CFAP can react with cytosolic H2O2 to generate molecular oxygen, which may increase the product yields from O2-consuming reactions, such as glucose oxidation and sonosensitization processes. Besides the massive production of reactive oxygen species, CFAP is also capable of exhausting glutathione to devastate intracellular redox balance. Severe immunogenic cell death and effective inhibition of solid tumor by CFAP demonstrates the clinical potency of such heterogeneous structure and may inspire more relevant designs for disease therapy.
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- Guicheng Zeng
- School of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- Health Management Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen Campus of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518107, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China
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Xiong LH, Yang L, Geng J, Tang BZ, He X. All-in-One Alkaline Phosphatase-Response Aggregation-Induced Emission Probe for Cancer Discriminative Imaging and Combinational Chemodynamic-Photodynamic Therapy. ACS NANO 2024; 18:17837-17851. [PMID: 38938113 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c03879] [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: 06/29/2024]
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Currently, specific cancer-responsive fluorogenic probes with activatable imaging and therapeutic functionalities are in great demand in the accurate diagnostics and efficient therapy of malignancies. Herein, an all-in-one strategy is presented to realize fluorescence (FL) imaging-guided and synergetic chemodynamic-photodynamic cancer therapy by using a multifunctional alkaline phosphatase (ALP)-response aggregation-induced emission (AIE) probe, TPE-APP. By responding to the abnormal expression levels of an ALP biomarker in cancer cells, the phosphate groups on the AIE probe are selectively hydrolyzed, accompanied by in situ formation of strong emissive AIE aggregates for discriminative cancer cell imaging over normal cells and highly active quinone methide species with robust chemodynamic-photodynamic activities. Consequently, the activated AIE probes can efficiently destroy cancer cell membranes and lead to the death of cancer cells within 30 min. A superior efficacy in cancer cell ablation is demonstrated in vitro and in vivo. The cancer-associated biomarker response-derived discriminative FL imaging and synergistic chemodynamic-photodynamic therapy are expected to provide a promising avenue for precise image-guided cancer therapy.
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- Ling-Hong Xiong
- School of Public Health, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- The Key Lab of Health Chemistry and Molecular Diagnosis of Suzhou, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- The Key Lab of Health Chemistry and Molecular Diagnosis of Suzhou, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- School of Science and Engineering, Shenzhen Institute of Aggregate Science and Technology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen (CUHK-Shenzhen), Guangdong 518172, China
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- The Key Lab of Health Chemistry and Molecular Diagnosis of Suzhou, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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Wang J, Liu Y, Cui T, Yang H, Lin L. Current progress in the regulation of endogenous molecules for enhanced chemodynamic therapy. Chem Sci 2024; 15:9915-9926. [PMID: 38966366 PMCID: PMC11220580 DOI: 10.1039/d4sc02129k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2024] [Accepted: 06/05/2024] [Indexed: 07/06/2024] Open
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Chemodynamic therapy (CDT) is a potential cancer treatment strategy, which relies on Fenton chemistry to transform hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) into highly cytotoxic reactive oxygen species (ROS) for tumor growth suppression. Although overproduced H2O2 in cancerous tissues makes CDT a feasible and specific tumor therapeutic modality, the treatment outcomes of traditional chemodynamic agents still fall short of expectations. Reprogramming cellular metabolism is one of the hallmarks of tumors, which not only supports unrestricted proliferative demands in cancer cells, but also mediates the resistance of tumor cells against many antitumor modalities. Recent discoveries have revealed that various cellular metabolites including H2O2, iron, lactate, glutathione, and lipids have distinct effects on CDT efficiency. In this perspective, we intend to provide a comprehensive summary of how different endogenous molecules impact Fenton chemistry for a deep understanding of mechanisms underlying endogenous regulation-enhanced CDT. Moreover, we point out the current challenges and offer our outlook on the future research directions in this field. We anticipate that exploring CDT through manipulating metabolism will yield significant advancements in tumor treatment.
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- Jun Wang
- New Cornerstone Science Laboratory, MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology, Engineering Technology Research Center on Reagent and Instrument for Rapid Detection of Product Quality and Food Safety in Fujian Province, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University Fuzhou 350108 China
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- New Cornerstone Science Laboratory, MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology, Engineering Technology Research Center on Reagent and Instrument for Rapid Detection of Product Quality and Food Safety in Fujian Province, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University Fuzhou 350108 China
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- New Cornerstone Science Laboratory, MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology, Engineering Technology Research Center on Reagent and Instrument for Rapid Detection of Product Quality and Food Safety in Fujian Province, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University Fuzhou 350108 China
- Departments of Diagnostic Radiology, Surgery, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine and College of Design and Engineering, National University of Singapore Singapore 119074 Singapore
- Nanomedicine Translational Research Program, NUS Center for Nanomedicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore Singapore 117597 Singapore
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- New Cornerstone Science Laboratory, MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology, Engineering Technology Research Center on Reagent and Instrument for Rapid Detection of Product Quality and Food Safety in Fujian Province, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University Fuzhou 350108 China
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- New Cornerstone Science Laboratory, MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology, Engineering Technology Research Center on Reagent and Instrument for Rapid Detection of Product Quality and Food Safety in Fujian Province, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University Fuzhou 350108 China
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Xu X, Li M, Xu W, Wang M, Wu Y, Cheng L, Li J, Qin Y, Liu S, Yang G, Sun K, Zhang P. A Combination of Biocatalysis and Fenton-Like Reaction Induced OH • Burst for Cascade Amplification of Cancer Chemodynamic Therapy. Mol Pharm 2024; 21:3434-3446. [PMID: 38781419 DOI: 10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.4c00143] [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: 05/25/2024]
Abstract
Chemodynamic therapy (CDT) is a novel antitumor strategy that employs Fenton or Fenton-like reactions to generate highly toxic hydroxyl radical (OH•) from hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) for inducing tumor cell death. However, the antitumor efficacy of the CDT strategy is harshly limited by the redox homeostasis of tumor cells; especially the OH • is easily scavenged by glutathione (GSH) and the intracellular H2O2 level is insufficient in the tumor cells. Herein, we propose the Mn2+-menadione (also known as vitamin K3, MK3) cascade biocatalysis strategy to disrupt the redox homeostasis of tumor cells and induce a OH• storm, resulting in enhanced CDT effect. A nanoliposome encapsulating Mn-MK3 (Mn-MK3@LP) was prepared for the treatment of hepatic tumors in this study. After Mn-MK3@LPs were taken up by tumor cells, menadione could facilitate the production of intracellular H2O2 via redox cycling, and further the cytotoxic OH • burst was induced by Mn2+-mediated Fenton-like reaction. Moreover, high-valent manganese ions were reduced by GSH and the depletion of GSH further disrupted the redox homeostasis of tumor cells, thus achieving synergistically enhanced CDT. Overall, both cellular and animal experiments confirmed that the Mn-MK3@LP cascade biocatalysis nanoliposome exhibited excellent biosafety and tumor suppression efficacy. This study may provide deep insights for developing novel CDT-based strategies for tumor therapy.
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- Xiaopeng Xu
- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation, Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, P.R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation, Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, P.R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation, Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, P.R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation, Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, P.R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation, Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, P.R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation, Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, P.R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation, Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, P.R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation, Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, P.R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation, Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, P.R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation, Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, P.R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation, Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, P.R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation, Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, P.R. China
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Huang XY, Shen JY, Huang K, Wang L, Sethi G, Ma Z. Cuproptosis in cancers: Function and implications from bench to bedside. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 176:116874. [PMID: 38850661 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2024.116874] [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: 03/07/2024] [Revised: 05/15/2024] [Accepted: 06/03/2024] [Indexed: 06/10/2024] Open
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Copper, an indispensable micronutrient, is implicated in numerous vital biological processes and is essential for all physiological activities. Recently, the discovery of a novel type of copper-dependent cell death, known as cuproptosis, has shed light on its role in cancer development. Extensive research is currently underway to unravel the mechanisms underlying cuproptosis and its correlation with various cancer types. In this review, we summarize the findings regarding the roles and mechanisms of cuproptosis in various cancer types, including colorectal cancer, lung cancer, gastric cancer, breast cancer, liver cancer and cutaneous melanoma. Furthermore, the effects of copper-related agents such as copper chelators and copper ionophores on cell proliferation, apoptosis, angiogenesis, tumor immunity, and chemotherapy resistance have been explored in cancer preclinical and clinical trials. These insights provide promising avenues for the development of prospective anticancer drugs aimed at inducing cuproptosis.
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- Xin-Yi Huang
- School of Basic Medicine, Health Science Center, Yangtze University, 1 Nanhuan Road, Jingzhou, Hubei 434023, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Health Science Center, Yangtze University, 1 Nanhuan Road, Jingzhou, Hubei 434023, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Health Science Center, Yangtze University, 1 Nanhuan Road, Jingzhou, Hubei 434023, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, 117600, Singapore; NUS Centre for Cancer Research (N2CR), National University of Singapore, 117599 Singapore; Cancer Science Institute of Singapore, National University of Singapore, 117599 Singapore.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, 117600, Singapore; NUS Centre for Cancer Research (N2CR), National University of Singapore, 117599 Singapore.
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- School of Basic Medicine, Health Science Center, Yangtze University, 1 Nanhuan Road, Jingzhou, Hubei 434023, China.
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Zheng H, An G, Yang X, Huang L, Wang N, Zhu Y. Iron-Based Metal-Organic Frameworks as Multiple Cascade Synergistic Therapeutic Effect Nano-Drug Delivery Systems for Effective Tumor Elimination. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2024; 17:812. [PMID: 38931479 PMCID: PMC11206809 DOI: 10.3390/ph17060812] [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: 05/16/2024] [Revised: 06/12/2024] [Accepted: 06/17/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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Efforts have been made to improve the therapeutic efficiency of tumor treatments, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have shown excellent potential in tumor therapy. Monotherapy for the treatment of tumors has limited effects due to the limitation of response conditions and inevitable multidrug resistance, which seriously affect the clinical therapeutic effect. In this study, we chose to construct a multiple cascade synergistic tumor drug delivery system MIL-101(Fe)-DOX-TCPP-MnO2@PDA-Ag (MDTM@P-Ag) using MOFs as drug carriers. Under near-infrared (NIR) laser irradiation, 5,10,15,20-tetrakis(4-carboxyphenyl)porphyrin (TCPP) and Ag NPs loaded on MDTM@P-Ag can be activated to generate cytotoxic reactive oxygen species (ROS) and achieve photothermal conversion, thus effectively inducing the apoptosis of tumor cells and achieving a combined photodynamic/photothermal therapy. Once released at the tumor site, manganese dioxide (MnO2) can catalyze the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) in the acidic microenvironment of the tumor to generate oxygen (O2) and alleviate the hypoxic environment of the tumor. Fe3+/Mn2+ will mediate a Fenton/Fenton-like reaction to generate cytotoxic hydroxyl radicals (·OH), while depleting the high concentration of glutathione (GSH) in the tumor, thus enhancing the chemodynamic therapeutic effect. The successful preparation of the tumor drug delivery system and its good synergistic chemodynamic/photodynamic/photothermal therapeutic effect in tumor treatment can be demonstrated by the experimental results of material characterization, performance testing and in vitro experiments.
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- Heming Zheng
- State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-Cycle Safety for Composite Structures, MOE Key Laboratory of New Processing Technology for Nonferrous Metals and Materials, and School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China; (H.Z.); (G.A.); (Y.Z.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-Cycle Safety for Composite Structures, MOE Key Laboratory of New Processing Technology for Nonferrous Metals and Materials, and School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China; (H.Z.); (G.A.); (Y.Z.)
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, Cancer Institute of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning 530021, China
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- School of Stomatology, Minzhu Clinic of Stomatology Hospital Affiliated to Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530007, China;
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- State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-Cycle Safety for Composite Structures, MOE Key Laboratory of New Processing Technology for Nonferrous Metals and Materials, and School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China; (H.Z.); (G.A.); (Y.Z.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-Cycle Safety for Composite Structures, MOE Key Laboratory of New Processing Technology for Nonferrous Metals and Materials, and School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China; (H.Z.); (G.A.); (Y.Z.)
- College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences, University of Exeter, Exeter EX4 4QF, UK
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Pan Y, Cheng J, Zhu Y, Zhang J, Fan W, Chen X. Immunological nanomaterials to combat cancer metastasis. Chem Soc Rev 2024; 53:6399-6444. [PMID: 38745455 DOI: 10.1039/d2cs00968d] [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: 05/16/2024]
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Metastasis causes greater than 90% of cancer-associated deaths, presenting huge challenges for detection and efficient treatment of cancer due to its high heterogeneity and widespread dissemination to various organs. Therefore, it is imperative to combat cancer metastasis, which is the key to achieving complete cancer eradication. Immunotherapy as a systemic approach has shown promising potential to combat metastasis. However, current clinical immunotherapies are not effective for all patients or all types of cancer metastases owing to insufficient immune responses. In recent years, immunological nanomaterials with intrinsic immunogenicity or immunomodulatory agents with efficient loading have been shown to enhance immune responses to eliminate metastasis. In this review, we would like to summarize various types of immunological nanomaterials against metastasis. Moreover, this review will summarize a series of immunological nanomaterial-mediated immunotherapy strategies to combat metastasis, including immunogenic cell death, regulation of chemokines and cytokines, improving the immunosuppressive tumour microenvironment, activation of the STING pathway, enhancing cytotoxic natural killer cell activity, enhancing antigen presentation of dendritic cells, and enhancing chimeric antigen receptor T cell therapy. Furthermore, the synergistic anti-metastasis strategies based on the combinational use of immunotherapy and other therapeutic modalities will also be introduced. In addition, the nanomaterial-mediated imaging techniques (e.g., optical imaging, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, photoacoustic imaging, surface-enhanced Raman scattering, radionuclide imaging, etc.) for detecting metastasis and monitoring anti-metastasis efficacy are also summarized. Finally, the current challenges and future prospects of immunological nanomaterial-based anti-metastasis are also elucidated with the intention to accelerate its clinical translation.
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- Yuanbo Pan
- Department of Neurosurgery, Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310009, China.
- Key Laboratory of Precise Treatment and Clinical Translational Research of Neurological Diseases, Hangzhou, 310009, Zhejiang, China
- Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310009, China
- Departments of Diagnostic Radiology, Surgery, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine and College of Design and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 119074, Singapore.
- Nanomedicine Translational Research Program, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117597, Singapore
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- Department of Radiology, Zhongda Hospital, Medical School, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, China
- Departments of Diagnostic Radiology, Surgery, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine and College of Design and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 119074, Singapore.
- Nanomedicine Translational Research Program, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117597, Singapore
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Neurosurgery Research Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350005, Fujian, China.
- Departments of Diagnostic Radiology, Surgery, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine and College of Design and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 119074, Singapore.
- Nanomedicine Translational Research Program, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117597, Singapore
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310009, China.
- Key Laboratory of Precise Treatment and Clinical Translational Research of Neurological Diseases, Hangzhou, 310009, Zhejiang, China
- Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310009, 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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- Departments of Diagnostic Radiology, Surgery, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine and College of Design and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 119074, Singapore.
- Clinical Imaging Research Centre, Centre for Translational Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117599, Singapore
- Nanomedicine Translational Research Program, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117597, Singapore
- Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, Agency for Science, Technology, and Research (A*STAR), 61 Biopolis Drive, Proteos, Singapore, 138673, Singapore
- Theranostics Center of Excellence (TCE), Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, 11 Biopolis Way, Helios, Singapore 138667, Singapore
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Chen W, Tang C, Chen G, Li J, Li N, Zhang H, Di L, Wang R. Boosting Checkpoint Immunotherapy with Biomimetic Nanodrug Delivery Systems. Adv Healthc Mater 2024; 13:e2304284. [PMID: 38319961 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202304284] [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: 12/04/2023] [Revised: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 02/08/2024]
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Immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) has achieved unprecedented progress in tumor immunotherapy by blocking specific immune checkpoint molecules. However, the high biodistribution of the drug prevents it from specifically targeting tumor tissues, leading to immune-related adverse events. Biomimetic nanodrug delivery systems (BNDSs) readily applicable to ICB therapy have been widely developed at the preclinical stage to avoid immune-related adverse events. By exploiting or mimicking complex biological structures, the constructed BNDS as a novel drug delivery system has good biocompatibility and certain tumor-targeting properties. Herein, the latest findings regarding the aforementioned therapies associated with ICB therapy are highlighted. Simultaneously, prospective bioinspired engineering strategies can be designed to overcome the four-level barriers to drug entry into lesion sites. In future clinical translation, BNDS-based ICB combination therapy represents a promising avenue for cancer treatment.
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- Wenjing Chen
- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China
- Jangsu Provincial TCM Engineering Technology Research Center of High Efficient Drug Delivery System, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China
- Jangsu Provincial TCM Engineering Technology Research Center of High Efficient Drug Delivery System, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China
- Jangsu Provincial TCM Engineering Technology Research Center of High Efficient Drug Delivery System, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China
- Jangsu Provincial TCM Engineering Technology Research Center of High Efficient Drug Delivery System, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China
- Jangsu Provincial TCM Engineering Technology Research Center of High Efficient Drug Delivery System, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China
- Jangsu Provincial TCM Engineering Technology Research Center of High Efficient Drug Delivery System, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China
- Jangsu Provincial TCM Engineering Technology Research Center of High Efficient Drug Delivery System, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China
- Jangsu Provincial TCM Engineering Technology Research Center of High Efficient Drug Delivery System, Nanjing, 210023, China
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Liu J, Li B, Li L, Ming X, Xu ZP. Advances in Nanomaterials for Immunotherapeutic Improvement of Cancer Chemotherapy. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2403024. [PMID: 38773882 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202403024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2024] [Revised: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/24/2024]
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Immuno-stimulative effect of chemotherapy (ISECT) is recognized as a potential alternative to conventional immunotherapies, however, the clinical application is constrained by its inefficiency. Metronomic chemotherapy, though designed to overcome these limitations, offers inconsistent results, with effectiveness varying based on cancer types, stages, and patient-specific factors. In parallel, a wealth of preclinical nanomaterials holds considerable promise for ISECT improvement by modulating the cancer-immunity cycle. In the area of biomedical nanomaterials, current literature reviews mainly concentrate on a specific category of nanomaterials and nanotechnological perspectives, while two essential issues are still lacking, i.e., a comprehensive analysis addressing the causes for ISECT inefficiency and a thorough summary elaborating the nanomaterials for ISECT improvement. This review thus aims to fill these gaps and catalyze further development in this field. For the first time, this review comprehensively discusses the causes of ISECT inefficiency. It then meticulously categorizes six types of nanomaterials for improving ISECT. Subsequently, practical strategies are further proposed for addressing inefficient ISECT, along with a detailed discussion on exemplary nanomedicines. Finally, this review provides insights into the challenges and perspectives for improving chemo-immunotherapy by innovations in nanomaterials.
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- Jie Liu
- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, the University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD, 4072, Australia
- School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong SAR, 000000, China
- GoodMedX Tech Limited Company, Hong Kong SAR, 000000, China
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- Cancer Centre and Institute of Translational Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Macau, Macau SAR, 999078, China
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, the University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD, 4072, Australia
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- Departments of Cancer Biology and Biomedical Engineering, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, USA
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, the University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD, 4072, Australia
- Institute of Biomedical Health Technology and Engineering, and Institute of Systems and Physical Biology, Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, 518107, China
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Sun D, Sun X, Zhang X, Wu J, Shi X, Sun J, Luo C, He Z, Zhang S. Emerging Chemodynamic Nanotherapeutics for Cancer Treatment. Adv Healthc Mater 2024:e2400809. [PMID: 38752756 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202400809] [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: 03/01/2024] [Revised: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/24/2024]
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Chemodynamic therapy (CDT) has emerged as a transformative paradigm in the realm of reactive oxygen species -mediated cancer therapies, exhibiting its potential as a sophisticated strategy for precise and effective tumor treatment. CDT primarily relies on metal ions and hydrogen peroxide to initiate Fenton or Fenton-like reactions, generating cytotoxic hydroxyl radicals. Its notable advantages in cancer treatment are demonstrated, including tumor specificity, autonomy from external triggers, and a favorable side-effect profile. Recent advancements in nanomedicine are devoted to enhancing CDT, promising a comprehensive optimization of CDT efficacy. This review systematically elucidates cutting-edge achievements in chemodynamic nanotherapeutics, exploring strategies for enhanced Fenton or Fenton-like reactions, improved tumor microenvironment modulation, and precise regulation in energy metabolism. Moreover, a detailed analysis of diverse CDT-mediated combination therapies is provided. Finally, the review concludes with a comprehensive discussion of the prospects and intrinsic challenges to the application of chemodynamic nanotherapeutics in the domain of cancer treatment.
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- Dongqi Sun
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, 110016, P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, 110016, P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, 110016, P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, 110016, P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, 121001, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, 110016, P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, 110016, P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, 110016, P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, 110016, P. R. China
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Li Y, Wang J, Zhu T, Zhan Y, Tang X, Xi J, Zhu X, Zhang Y, Liu J. A ROS storm generating nanocomposite for enhanced chemodynamic therapy through H 2O 2 self-supply, GSH depletion and calcium overload. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:8479-8494. [PMID: 38590261 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr06422k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/10/2024]
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Catalytic generation of toxic hydroxyl radicals (˙OH) from hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is an effective strategy for tumor treatment in chemodynamic therapy (CDT). However, the intrinsic features of the microenvironment in solid tumors, characterized by limited H2O2 and overexpressed glutathione (GSH), severely impede the accumulation of intracellular ˙OH, posing significant challenges. To circumvent these critical issues, in this work, a CaO2-based multifunctional nanocomposite with a surface coating of Cu2+ and L-buthionine sulfoximine (BSO) (named CaO2@Cu-BSO) is designed for enhanced CDT. Taking advantage of the weakly acidic environment of the tumor, the nanocomposite gradually disintegrates, and the exposed CaO2 nanoparticles subsequently decompose to produce H2O2, alleviating the insufficient supply of endogenous H2O2 in the tumor microenvironment (TME). Furthermore, Cu2+ detached from the surface of CaO2 is reduced by H2O2 and GSH to Cu+ and ROS. Then, Cu+ catalyzes H2O2 to generate highly cytotoxic ˙OH and Cu2+, forming a cyclic catalysis effect for effective CDT. Meanwhile, GSH is depleted by Cu2+ ions to eliminate possible ˙OH scavenging. In addition, the decomposition of CaO2 by TME releases a large amount of free Ca2+, resulting in the accumulation and overload of Ca2+ and mitochondrial damage in tumor cells, further improving CDT efficacy and accelerating tumor apoptosis. Besides, BSO, a molecular inhibitor, decreases GSH production by blocking γ-glutamyl cysteine synthetase. Together, this strategy allows for enhanced CDT efficiency via a ROS storm generation strategy in tumor therapy. The experimental results confirm and demonstrate the satisfactory tumor inhibition effect both in vitro and in vivo.
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- Yong Li
- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China, 200444.
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China, 200444.
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China, 200444.
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- School of Life Science, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China, 200444
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China, 200444.
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China, 200444.
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China, 200444.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China, 200444.
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Cao Y, Li Y, Ren C, Yang C, Hao R, Mu T. Manganese-based nanomaterials promote synergistic photo-immunotherapy: green synthesis, underlying mechanisms, and multiple applications. J Mater Chem B 2024; 12:4097-4117. [PMID: 38587869 DOI: 10.1039/d3tb02844e] [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: 04/09/2024]
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Single phototherapy and immunotherapy have individually made great achievements in tumor treatment. However, monotherapy has difficulty in balancing accuracy and efficiency. Combining phototherapy with immunotherapy can realize the growth inhibition of distal metastatic tumors and enable the remote monitoring of tumor treatment. The development of nanomaterials with photo-responsiveness and anti-tumor immunity activation ability is crucial for achieving photo-immunotherapy. As immune adjuvants, photosensitizers and photothermal agents, manganese-based nanoparticles (Mn-based NPs) have become a research hotspot owing to their multiple ways of anti-tumor immunity regulation, photothermal conversion and multimodal imaging. However, systematic studies on the synergistic photo-immunotherapy applications of Mn-based NPs are still limited; especially, the green synthesis and mechanism of Mn-based NPs applied in immunotherapy are rarely comprehensively discussed. In this review, the synthesis strategies and function of Mn-based NPs in immunotherapy are first introduced. Next, the different mechanisms and leading applications of Mn-based NPs in immunotherapy are reviewed. In addition, the advantages of Mn-based NPs in synergistic photo-immunotherapy are highlighted. Finally, the challenges and research focus of Mn-based NPs in combination therapy are discussed, which might provide guidance for future personalized cancer therapy.
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- Yuanyuan Cao
- Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, P. R. China.
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, P. R. China
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- Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, P. R. China.
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, P. R. China
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- Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, P. R. China.
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, P. R. China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, P. R. China
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- Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, P. R. China.
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Renmin University of China, Beijing 100872, P. R. China.
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Pang Y, Lv J, He C, Ju C, Lin Y, Zhang C, Li M. Covalent organic frameworks-derived carbon nanospheres based nanoplatform for tumor specific synergistic therapy via oxidative stress amplification and calcium overload. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 661:908-922. [PMID: 38330663 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.01.217] [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: 10/30/2023] [Revised: 01/29/2024] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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Combinational therapy in cancer treatment that integrates the merits of different therapies is an effective approach to improve therapeutic outcomes. Herein, a simple nanoplatform (N-CNS-CaO2-HA/Ce6 NCs) that synergized chemodynamic therapy (CDT), photodynamic therapy (PDT), photothermal therapy (PTT), and Ca2+ interference therapy (CIT) has been developed to combat hypoxic tumors. With high photothermal effect, excellent peroxidase-like activity, and inherent mesoporous structure, N-doped carbon nanospheres (N-CNSs) were prepared via in situ pyrolysis of an established nanoscale covalent organic frameworks (COFs) precursor. These N-CNSs acted as PTT/CDT agents and carriers for the photosensitizer chlorin e6 (Ce6), thereby yielding a minimally invasive PDT/PTT/CDT synergistic therapy. Hyaluronic acid (HA)-modified CaO2 nanoparticles (CaO2-HA NPs) coated on the surface of the nanoplatform endowed the nanoplatform with O2/H2O2 self-supply capability to respond to and modulate the tumor microenvironment (TME), which greatly facilitated the tumor-specific performance of CDT and PDT. Moreover, the reactive oxygen species (ROS) produced during PDT and CDT enhanced the Ca2+ overloading due to CaO2 decomposition, amplifying the intracellular oxidative stress and leading to mitochondrial dysfunction. Notably, the HA molecules not only increased the cancer-targeting efficiency but also prevented CaO2 degradation during blood circulation, providing double insurance of tumor-selective CIT. Such a nanotherapeutic system possessed boosted antitumor efficacy with minimized systemic toxicity and showed great potential for treating hypoxic tumors.
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- Yu Pang
- College of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Innovative Drug Development and Evaluation, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050017, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Innovative Drug Development and Evaluation, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050017, China; Postdoctoral Mobile Station of Basic Medicine, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050017, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Innovative Drug Development and Evaluation, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050017, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Innovative Drug Development and Evaluation, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050017, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Innovative Drug Development and Evaluation, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050017, China
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- Hebei Provincial Key Laboratory of Photoelectric Control on Surface and Interface, College of Science, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang 050018, China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Innovative Drug Development and Evaluation, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050017, China.
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Zhang J, Guo H, Liu M, Tang K, Li S, Fang Q, Du H, Zhou X, Lin X, Yang Y, Huang B, Yang D. Recent design strategies for boosting chemodynamic therapy of bacterial infections. EXPLORATION (BEIJING, CHINA) 2024; 4:20230087. [PMID: 38855616 PMCID: PMC11022619 DOI: 10.1002/exp.20230087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2023] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/11/2024]
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The emergence of drug-resistant bacteria poses a significant threat to people's lives and health as bacterial infections continue to persist. Currently, antibiotic therapy remains the primary approach for tackling bacterial infections. However, the escalating rates of drug resistance coupled with the lag in the development of novel drugs have led to diminishing effectiveness of conventional treatments. Therefore, the development of nonantibiotic-dependent therapeutic strategies has become imperative to impede the rise of bacterial resistance. The emergence of chemodynamic therapy (CDT) has opened up a new possibility due to the CDT can convert H2O2 into •OH via Fenton/Fenton-like reaction for drug-resistant bacterial treatment. However, the efficacy of CDT is limited by a variety of practical factors. To overcome this limitation, the sterilization efficiency of CDT can be enhanced by introducing the therapeutics with inherent antimicrobial capability. In addition, researchers have explored CDT-based combined therapies to augment its antimicrobial effects and mitigate its potential toxic side effects toward normal tissues. This review examines the research progress of CDT in the antimicrobial field, explores various strategies to enhance CDT efficacy and presents the synergistic effects of CDT in combination with other modalities. And last, the current challenges faced by CDT and the future research directions are discussed.
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- Junjie Zhang
- School of Fundamental SciencesBengbu Medical CollegeBengbuChina
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- School of Fundamental SciencesBengbu Medical CollegeBengbuChina
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- School of Fundamental SciencesBengbu Medical CollegeBengbuChina
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- School of Fundamental SciencesBengbu Medical CollegeBengbuChina
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- Macao Centre for Research and Development in Chinese MedicineInstitute of Chinese Medical SciencesUniversity of MacauTaipaMacau SARChina
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- School of Fundamental SciencesBengbu Medical CollegeBengbuChina
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- School of Fundamental SciencesBengbu Medical CollegeBengbuChina
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- Anhui Key Laboratory of Infection and Immunity, School of Basic MedicineBengbu Medical CollegeBengbuChina
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- School of Optometry and Ophthalmology and Eye Hospital, State Key Laboratory of OptometryOphthalmology and Vision ScienceWenzhou Medical UniversityWenzhouZhejiangChina
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- School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, College of EngineeringThe University of GeorgiaAthensGeorgiaUSA
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- Academy of Integrative Medicine, Fujian Key Laboratory of Integrative Medicine on GeriatricsFujian University of Traditional Chinese MedicineFuzhouFujianChina
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), School of Physical and Mathematical SciencesNanjing Tech University (NanjingTech)NanjingChina
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Lin J, Huang C, Wang P, He Y, Luo Q, Liu X, Li Y. Tumor-Microenvironment-Responsive Cerium-Enriched Copper Nanozyme with O 2 Supply and Oxidative Stress Amplification for In Situ Disulfiram Chemotherapy and Chemodynamic Therapy Intensification. Adv Healthc Mater 2024; 13:e2303955. [PMID: 38271271 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202303955] [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: 11/12/2023] [Revised: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024]
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Traditional chemotherapy has faced tough challenges of systemic toxicity, hypoxia resistance, and inadequacy of monotherapy. Developing the tumor-specific O2-supply-enhanced chemotherapy without toxic drugs while combing other precise treatments can substantially improve therapeutic efficacy. Herein, a CeO2-enriched CuO nanozyme with O2 supply and oxidative stress amplification for tumor-specific disulfiram (DSF) chemotherapy and intensified chemodynamic therapy by synergistic in situ "nontoxicity-toxicity" activation is developed. Notably, CeO2 can not only act as a morphological "regulator," but also serve as a cascaded enzyme-mimetic catalyst via tumor-microenvironment-responsive cascaded-logical programmable valence conversion. Once internalized inside tumor cells, the nanozyme can be degraded by lysosomal acidity to release nontoxic DSF and Cu2+, which can trigger in situ "Cu2+-DSF" chelation, generating a highly toxic Cu(DTC)2 for in situ chemotherapy. Moreover, the enriched CeO2 with catalase-mimetic activity can decompose the endogenous H2O2 into O2, which can relieve the hypoxia to enhance the chemotherapeutic efficacy. Furthermore, the simultaneously generated Ce3+ can exert peroxidase-mimetic activity to catalyze H2O2 into hydroxyl radicals (•OH) for chemodynamic therapy. This Fenton-like chemistry is accompanied by the regeneration of Ce4+, which can deplete the intracellular overproduced GSH to amplify the oxidative stress. Therefore, this nanozyme can provide an alternative to precise cancer treatment.
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- Jinyan Lin
- The United Innovation of Mengchao Hepatobiliary Technology Key Laboratory of Fujian Province, Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350025, China
- Key Laboratory of Design and Assembly of Functional Nanostructures, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou, 350002, China
- Department of Translational Medicine & Xiamen Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Photoelectric Functional Materials, Xiamen Institute of Rare-Earth Materials, Haixi Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen, 361021, P. R. China
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- The United Innovation of Mengchao Hepatobiliary Technology Key Laboratory of Fujian Province, Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350025, China
- Key Laboratory of Design and Assembly of Functional Nanostructures, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou, 350002, China
- Department of Translational Medicine & Xiamen Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Photoelectric Functional Materials, Xiamen Institute of Rare-Earth Materials, Haixi Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen, 361021, P. R. China
- Ganjiang Innovation Academy, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ganzhou, Jiangxi, 341000, China
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- The United Innovation of Mengchao Hepatobiliary Technology Key Laboratory of Fujian Province, Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350025, China
- Key Laboratory of Design and Assembly of Functional Nanostructures, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou, 350002, China
- Department of Translational Medicine & Xiamen Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Photoelectric Functional Materials, Xiamen Institute of Rare-Earth Materials, Haixi Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen, 361021, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Design and Assembly of Functional Nanostructures, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou, 350002, China
- Department of Translational Medicine & Xiamen Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Photoelectric Functional Materials, Xiamen Institute of Rare-Earth Materials, Haixi Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen, 361021, P. R. China
- Cancer Center and Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, 361100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Design and Assembly of Functional Nanostructures, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou, 350002, China
- Department of Translational Medicine & Xiamen Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Photoelectric Functional Materials, Xiamen Institute of Rare-Earth Materials, Haixi Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen, 361021, P. R. China
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- The United Innovation of Mengchao Hepatobiliary Technology Key Laboratory of Fujian Province, Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350025, China
- Key Laboratory of Design and Assembly of Functional Nanostructures, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou, 350002, China
- Department of Translational Medicine & Xiamen Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Photoelectric Functional Materials, Xiamen Institute of Rare-Earth Materials, Haixi Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen, 361021, P. R. China
- Ganjiang Innovation Academy, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ganzhou, Jiangxi, 341000, China
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- The United Innovation of Mengchao Hepatobiliary Technology Key Laboratory of Fujian Province, Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350025, China
- Key Laboratory of Design and Assembly of Functional Nanostructures, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou, 350002, China
- Department of Translational Medicine & Xiamen Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Photoelectric Functional Materials, Xiamen Institute of Rare-Earth Materials, Haixi Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen, 361021, P. R. China
- Ganjiang Innovation Academy, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ganzhou, Jiangxi, 341000, China
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Wu GL, Tan X, Yang Q. Recent Advances on NIR-II Light-Enhanced Chemodynamic Therapy. Adv Healthc Mater 2024; 13:e2303451. [PMID: 37983596 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202303451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2023] [Revised: 11/16/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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Chemodynamic therapy (CDT) is a particular oncological therapeutic strategy by generates the highly toxic hydroxyl radical (•OH) from the dismutation of endogenous hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) via Fenton or Fenton-like reactions. However, single CDT therapies have been limited by unsatisfactory efficacy. Enhanced chemodynamic therapy (ECDT) triggered by near-infrared (NIR) is a novel therapeutic modality based on light energy to improve the efficiency of Fenton or Fenton-like reactions. However, the limited penetration and imaging capability of the visible (400-650 nm) and traditional NIR-I region (650-900 nm) light-amplified CDT restrict the prospects for its clinical application. Combined with the high penetration/high precision imaging characteristics of the second near-infrared (NIR-II,) nanoplatform, it is expected to kill deep tumors efficiently while imaging the treatment process in real-time, and more notably, the NIR-II region radiation with wavelengths above 1000 nm can minimize the irradiation damage to normal tissues. Such NIR-II ECDT nanoplatforms have greatly improved the effectiveness of CDT therapy and demonstrated extraordinary potential for clinical applications. Accordingly, various strategies have been explored in the past years to improve the efficiency of NIR-II Enhanced CDT. In this review, the mechanisms and strategies used to improve the performance of NIR-II-enhanced CDT are outlined.
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- Gui-Long Wu
- Center for Molecular Imaging Probe, Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Tumor Cellular and Molecular Pathology, Cancer Research Institute, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, 421001, China
- MOE Key Lab of Rare Pediatric Diseases, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, 421001, China
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- Center for Molecular Imaging Probe, Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Tumor Cellular and Molecular Pathology, Cancer Research Institute, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, 421001, China
- MOE Key Lab of Rare Pediatric Diseases, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, 421001, China
- National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Birth Defect Research and Prevention, Hunan Provincial Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, China
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- Center for Molecular Imaging Probe, Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Tumor Cellular and Molecular Pathology, Cancer Research Institute, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, 421001, China
- MOE Key Lab of Rare Pediatric Diseases, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, 421001, China
- National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Birth Defect Research and Prevention, Hunan Provincial Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, China
- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, 421001, China
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He M, Wang X, Yu H, Zhao Y, Zhang L, Xu Z, Kang Y, Xue P. Nitrogen vacancy-rich carbon nitride anchored with iron atoms for efficient redox dyshomeostasis under ultrasound actuation. Biomaterials 2024; 305:122446. [PMID: 38150772 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2023.122446] [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: 10/10/2023] [Revised: 12/03/2023] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 12/29/2023]
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Traditional Fe-based Fenton reaction for inducing oxidative stress is restricted by random charge transfer without oriental delivery, and the resultant generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) is always too simplistic to realize a satisfactory therapeutic outcome. Herein, FeNv/CN nanosheets rich in nitrogen vacancies are developed for high-performance redox dyshomeostasis therapy after surface conjugation with polyethylene glycol (PEG) and cyclic Arg-Gly-Asp (cRGD). Surface defects in FeNv/CN serve as electron traps to drive the directional transfer of the excited electrons to Fe atom sites under ultrasound (US) actuation, and the highly elevated electron density promote the catalytic conversion of H2O2 into ·OH. Meanwhile, energy band edges of FeNv/CN favor the production of 1O2 upon interfacial redox chemistry, which is enhanced by the optimal separation/recombination dynamics of electron/hole pairs. Moreover, intrinsic peroxidase-like activity of FeNv/CN contributes to the depletion of reductant glutathione (GSH). Under the anchoring effect of cRGD, PEGylated FeNv/CN can be efficiently enriched in the tumorous region, which is ultrasonically activated for concurrent ROS accumulation and GSH consumption in cytosolic region. The deleterious redox dyshomeostasis not only eradicates primary tumor but also suppresses distant metastasis via antitumor immunity elicitation. Collectively, this study could inspire more facile designs of chalybeates for medical applications.
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- Mengting He
- Key Laboratory of Luminescence Analysis and Molecular Sensing (Southwest University), Ministry of Education, School of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- Key Laboratory of Luminescence Analysis and Molecular Sensing (Southwest University), Ministry of Education, School of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- Key Laboratory of Luminescence Analysis and Molecular Sensing (Southwest University), Ministry of Education, School of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- Key Laboratory of Luminescence Analysis and Molecular Sensing (Southwest University), Ministry of Education, School of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Resource Insects, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- Key Laboratory of Luminescence Analysis and Molecular Sensing (Southwest University), Ministry of Education, School of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China; Yibin Academy of Southwest University, Yibin, 644000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Luminescence Analysis and Molecular Sensing (Southwest University), Ministry of Education, School of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China; Yibin Academy of Southwest University, Yibin, 644000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Luminescence Analysis and Molecular Sensing (Southwest University), Ministry of Education, School of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China; Yibin Academy of Southwest University, Yibin, 644000, China.
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Cao X, Feng N, Huang Q, Liu Y. Nanoscale Metal-Organic Frameworks and Nanoscale Coordination Polymers: From Synthesis to Cancer Therapy and Biomedical Imaging. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2024. [PMID: 38382060 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.3c01300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
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Recently, there has been significant interest in nanoscale metal-organic frameworks (NMOFs) characterized by ordered crystal structures and nanoscale coordination polymers (NCPs) featuring amorphous structures. These structures arise from the coordination interactions between inorganic metal ions or clusters and organic ligands. Their advantages, such as the ability to tailor composition and structure, efficiently encapsulate diverse therapeutic or imaging agents within porous frameworks, inherent biodegradability, and surface functionalization capability, position them as promising carriers in the biomedical fields. This review provides an overview of the synthesis and surface modification strategies employed for NMOFs and NCPs, along with their applications in cancer treatment and biological imaging. Finally, future directions and challenges associated with the utilization of NMOFs and NCPs in cancer treatment and diagnosis are also discussed.
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- Xianghui Cao
- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, Key Laboratory of Functional Polymer Materials of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, Key Laboratory of Functional Polymer Materials of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, Key Laboratory of Functional Polymer Materials of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, Key Laboratory of Functional Polymer Materials of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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Raj G, Vasudev DS, Christopher S, Babulal A, Harsha P, Ram S, Tiwari M, Sauer M, Varghese R. Multifunctional siRNA/ferrocene/cyclodextrin nanoparticles for enhanced chemodynamic cancer therapy. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:3755-3763. [PMID: 38299362 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr06071c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2024]
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The therapeutic outcome of chemodynamic therapy (CDT) is greatly hindered by the presence of oxidative damage repair proteins (MTH1) inside cancer cells. These oxidative damage repair proteins detoxify the action of radicals generated by Fenton or Fenton-like reactions. Hence, it is extremely important to develop a simple strategy for the downregulation of MTH1 protein inside cancer cells along with the delivery of metal ions into cancer cells. A one-pot host-guest supramolecular approach for the codelivery of MTH1 siRNA and metal ions into a cancer cell is reported. Our approach involves the fabrication of an inclusion complex between cationic β-cyclodextrin and a ferrocene prodrug, which spontaneously undergoes amphiphilicity-driven self-assembly to form spherical nanoparticles (NPs) having a positively charged surface. The cationic surface of the NPs was then explored for the loading of MTH1 siRNA through electrostatic interactions. Using HeLa cells as a representative example, efficient uptake of the NPs, delivery of MTH1 siRNA and the enhanced CDT of the nanoformulation are demonstrated. This work highlights the potential of the supramolecular approach as a simple yet efficient method for the delivery of siRNA across the cell membrane for enhanced chemodynamic therapy.
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- Gowtham Raj
- School of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Thiruvananthapuram, Trivandrum-695551, Kerala, India.
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- School of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Thiruvananthapuram, Trivandrum-695551, Kerala, India.
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- School of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Thiruvananthapuram, Trivandrum-695551, Kerala, India.
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- School of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Thiruvananthapuram, Trivandrum-695551, Kerala, India.
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- School of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Thiruvananthapuram, Trivandrum-695551, Kerala, India.
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- School of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Thiruvananthapuram, Trivandrum-695551, Kerala, India.
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- School of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Thiruvananthapuram, Trivandrum-695551, Kerala, India.
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- Department of Biotechnology and Biophysics, Biocenter, Julius Maximilian University of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- School of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Thiruvananthapuram, Trivandrum-695551, Kerala, India.
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Yang J, Wang XJ, Li SM, Jiang DX, Liu YX, Huang Y, Dong DD, Hu W, Liu B. An injectable PC 10ARGD/Cu 2+/DOX hydrogel for combined chemodynamic and chemotherapy of tumors. JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE. POLYMER EDITION 2024; 35:190-205. [PMID: 37851402 DOI: 10.1080/09205063.2023.2273118] [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: 08/16/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 10/19/2023]
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Nowadays, chemotherapy is a common clinical treatment for cancer, but it still faces many limitations and challenges. Therefore, the combination of chemotherapy and other treatments often enhances the effectiveness of treatments. Herein, an injectable hydrogel of PC10ARGD/Cu2+/DOX based on Cu2+, hydrophilic doxorubicin (DOX), and genetically engineered polypeptide PC10ARGD was prepared. First, Cu2+ was attached to the histidines in the PC10ARGD polypeptide by the coordination reaction to form PC10ARGD/Cu2+ hydrogel, then the PC10ARGD/Cu2+/DOX hydrogel was prepared by encapsulating the DOX into the PC10ARGD/Cu2+ hydrogel. The results of scanning electron microscopy showed that the PC10ARGD/Cu2+/DOX hydrogel displayed loose porous morphology. In vitro, reactive oxygen species production results showed that the PC10ARGD/Cu2+/DOX hydrogel could continuously produce ·OH in the presence of H2O2. In vitro MTT results showed that the PC10ARGD/Cu2+/DOX hydrogel had a good inhibitory effect on cell activity. Flow cytometry further confirmed the antitumor effect of the PC10ARGD/Cu2+/DOX hydrogel. In vivo experiment results showed that the tumor volume of mice treated with the PC10ARGD/Cu2+/DOX hydrogel was significantly inhibited compared with control groups, which was due to the combination of chemodynamic and chemotherapy. The results of body weight and blood analysis of mice showed that the PC10ARGD/Cu2+/DOX hydrogel possessed good biocompatibility.
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- Jie Yang
- Innovation Institute for Biomedical Materials, College of Nursing and Health Management & College of Life Science and Chemistry, Wuhan Donghu University, Wuhan, P. R. China
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- School of Biological Engineering, Beijing Polytechnic, Beijing, China
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- Britton Chance Center for Biomedical Photonics at Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics-Hubei Bioinformatics & Molecular Imaging Key Laboratory, Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hubei, P. R. China
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- Innovation Institute for Biomedical Materials, College of Nursing and Health Management & College of Life Science and Chemistry, Wuhan Donghu University, Wuhan, P. R. China
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- Innovation Institute for Biomedical Materials, College of Nursing and Health Management & College of Life Science and Chemistry, Wuhan Donghu University, Wuhan, P. R. China
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- Innovation Institute for Biomedical Materials, College of Nursing and Health Management & College of Life Science and Chemistry, Wuhan Donghu University, Wuhan, P. R. China
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- Innovation Institute for Biomedical Materials, College of Nursing and Health Management & College of Life Science and Chemistry, Wuhan Donghu University, Wuhan, P. R. China
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- Britton Chance Center for Biomedical Photonics at Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics-Hubei Bioinformatics & Molecular Imaging Key Laboratory, Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hubei, P. R. China
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Asif K, Adeel M, Rahman MM, Sfriso AA, Bartoletti M, Canzonieri V, Rizzolio F, Caligiuri I. Silver nitroprusside as an efficient chemodynamic therapeutic agent and a peroxynitrite nanogenerator for targeted cancer therapies. J Adv Res 2024; 56:43-56. [PMID: 36958586 PMCID: PMC10834793 DOI: 10.1016/j.jare.2023.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2022] [Revised: 02/15/2023] [Accepted: 03/16/2023] [Indexed: 03/25/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Chemodynamic therapy (CDT) holds great promise in achieving cancer therapy through Fenton and Fenton-like reactions, which generate highly toxic reactive species. However, CDT is limited by the lower amount of catalyst ions that can decompose already existing intracellular H2O2 and produce reactive oxygen species (ROS) to attain a therapeutic outcome. OBJECTIVES To overcome these limitations, a tailored approach, which utilizes dual metals cations (Ag+, Fe2+) based silver pentacyanonitrosylferrate or silver nitroprusside (AgNP) were developed for Fenton like reactions that can specifically kill cancer cells by taking advantage of tumor acidic environment without used of any external stimuli. METHODS A simple solution mixing procedure was used to synthesize AgNP as CDT agent. AgNP were structurally and morphologically characterized, and it was observed that a minimal dose of AgNP is required to destroy cancer cells with limited effects on normal cells. Moreover, comprehensive in vitro studies were conducted to evaluate antitumoral mechanism. RESULTS AgNP have an effective ability to decompose endogenous H2O2 in cells. The decomposed endogenous H2O2 generates several different types of reactive species (•OH, O2•-) including peroxynitrite (ONOO-) species as apoptotic inducers that kill cancer cells, specifically. Cellular internalization data demonstrated that in short time, AgNP enters in lysosomes, avoid degradation and due to the acidic pH of lysosomes significantly generate high ROS levels. These data are further confirmed by the activation of different oxidative genes. Additionally, we demonstrated the biocompatibility of AgNP on mouse liver and ovarian organoids as an ex vivo model while AgNP showed the therapeutic efficacy on patient derived tumor organoids (PDTO). CONCLUSION This work demonstrates the therapeutic application of silver nitroprusside as a multiple ROS generator utilizing Fenton like reaction. Thereby, our study exhibits a potential application of CDT against HGSOC (High Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer), a deadly cancer through altering the redox homeostasis.
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- Kanwal Asif
- Pathology Unit, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (C.R.O.) IRCCS, 33081 Aviano, Italy; Department of Molecular Sciences and Nanosystems, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, 30172 Venice, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (C.R.O.) IRCCS, 33081 Aviano, Italy; Department of Molecular Sciences and Nanosystems, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, 30172 Venice, Italy.
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Konkuk University, Chungju 27478, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Medicine (DAME), University of Udine, Udine, Italy; Unit of Medical Oncology and Cancer Prevention, Department of Medical Oncology, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO), IRCCS, 33081 Aviano, PN, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (C.R.O.) IRCCS, 33081 Aviano, Italy; Department of Medical, Surgical and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, 34149 Trieste, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (C.R.O.) IRCCS, 33081 Aviano, Italy; Department of Molecular Sciences and Nanosystems, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, 30172 Venice, Italy.
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- Pathology Unit, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (C.R.O.) IRCCS, 33081 Aviano, Italy
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Zhong Y, Li X, Qi P, Sun C, Wang Z. A light-controlled single-atom nanozyme hydrogels for glutathione depletion mediated low-dose radiotherapy. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2024; 35:135102. [PMID: 38134437 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ad183e] [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: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
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Due to the unique ability to mimic natural enzymes, single-atom nanoenzymes (SAE) have garnered significant attention and research in tumor therapy. However, their efficacy often faces challenges in terms of drug delivery methods, and the research regarding their applications in radiotherapy is scarce. Herein, we introduce a light-controlled SAE hydrogel platform (SH) for glutathione-depletion-mediated low-dose radiotherapy. The SH incorporates a Cu single-atom enzyme (CuSA), and upon irradiation with 1064 nm near-infrared light, the CuSA can convert light energy into heat, which in turn degrades the hydrogel, enabling the release of CuSA into tumor cells or tissues. The diffused CuSA not only can facilitate the conversion of H2O2into hydroxyl radicals (•OH), but also can effectively depletes cellular glutathione. This leads to increased sensitivity of tumor cells to radiotherapy, resulting in enhanced cytotoxicity even at low doses. The animal study results further confirmed the good tumor-killing efficacy of this SH system. To the best of our knowledge, this stands as the pioneering report on leveraging a single-atom enzyme for GSH depletion-mediated low-dose radiotherapy.
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- Yang Zhong
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Anhui No.2 Provincial People's Hospital, Hefei, Anhui 230011, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Anhui No.2 Provincial People's Hospital, Hefei, Anhui 230011, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Electronic Science and Technology, School of Physics and Technology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Anhui No.2 Provincial People's Hospital, Hefei, Anhui 230011, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Anhui No.2 Provincial People's Hospital, Hefei, Anhui 230011, People's Republic of China
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Wang Y, Chen Y, Zhang J, Yang Y, Fleishman JS, Wang Y, Wang J, Chen J, Li Y, Wang H. Cuproptosis: A novel therapeutic target for overcoming cancer drug resistance. Drug Resist Updat 2024; 72:101018. [PMID: 37979442 DOI: 10.1016/j.drup.2023.101018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Revised: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 11/20/2023]
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Cuproptosis is a newly identified form of cell death driven by copper. Recently, the role of copper and copper triggered cell death in the pathogenesis of cancers have attracted attentions. Cuproptosis has garnered enormous interest in cancer research communities because of its great potential for cancer therapy. Copper-based treatment exerts an inhibiting role in tumor growth and may open the door for the treatment of chemotherapy-insensitive tumors. In this review, we provide a critical analysis on copper homeostasis and the role of copper dysregulation in the development and progression of cancers. Then the core molecular mechanisms of cuproptosis and its role in cancer is discussed, followed by summarizing the current understanding of copper-based agents (copper chelators, copper ionophores, and copper complexes-based dynamic therapy) for cancer treatment. Additionally, we summarize the emerging data on copper complexes-based agents and copper ionophores to subdue tumor chemotherapy resistance in different types of cancers. We also review the small-molecule compounds and nanoparticles (NPs) that may kill cancer cells by inducing cuproptosis, which will shed new light on the development of anticancer drugs through inducing cuproptosis in the future. Finally, the important concepts and pressing questions of cuproptosis in future research that should be focused on were discussed. This review article suggests that targeting cuproptosis could be a novel antitumor therapy and treatment strategy to overcome cancer drug resistance.
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- Yumin Wang
- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Aerospace Center Hospital, Peking University Aerospace School of Clinical Medicine, Beijing 100049, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, PR China
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- Department of Hepato-Biliary Surgery, Department of Surgery, Huhhot First Hospital, Huhhot 010030, PR China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Drug Target and Screening Research, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, PR China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, St. John's University, Queens, NY 11439, USA
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Hepatobiliary Disease Research & Division of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha 410011, PR China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Drug Target and Screening Research, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, PR China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Aerospace Center Hospital, Peking University Aerospace School of Clinical Medicine, Beijing 100049, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, PR China.
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- Department of Neurology, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100029, PR China.
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Li S, Zhao Y, Ma W, Wang D, Liu H, Wang W, Peng D, Yu CY, Wei H. A multivalent polyphenol-metal-nanoplatform for cascade amplified chemo-chemodynamic therapy. Acta Biomater 2024; 173:389-402. [PMID: 37967695 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2023.11.006] [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: 06/23/2023] [Revised: 10/30/2023] [Accepted: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 11/17/2023]
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Chemodynamic therapy (CDT), as an emerging therapeutic strategy, kills cancer cells by converting intracellular hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) into cytotoxic oxidizing hydroxyl radicals (⋅OH). However, the therapeutic efficiency of CDT is compromised due to the insufficient endogenous H2O2 and metal catalysts in tumor cells. The use of multivalent polyphenols with multiple hydroxyl functions provides a facile yet robust means for efficient CDT augmentation. For this purpose, we reported herein the construction of polyphenol-metal nanoparticles (NPs) via a phenol-metal coordination strategy. The uniqueness of this study is the preparation of only one polymer construct with multivalency that can afford various supramolecular interactions for simultaneous "one-pot" loading of different therapeutic species, i.e., doxorubicin (DOX), glucose oxidases (GOD), and Fe3+ and further co-self-assembly into a stabilized nanomedicine for cascade amplified chemo-chemodynamic therapy. Specifically, the tumor intracellular acidic pH-triggered DOX release could serve for chemotherapy as well as enhance the intracellular H2O2 level. Together with the extra H2O2 and gluconic acid produced by the GOD-triggered glucose consumption, DOX@POAD-Fe@GOD NPs promoted Fe3+participation in the Fe-mediated Fenton reaction for cascade amplified chemo-chemodynamic therapy. Notably, this formulation displayed a greater anti-tumor effect with a tumor inhibition ratio 1.6-fold higher than that of free DOX in a BALB/c mice model bearing 4T1 tumors. Overall, the multivalent polyphenol-metal nanoplatform developed herein integrates chemotherapy, starvation therapy, and CDT for synergistic enhanced anticancer efficiency, which shows great potential for clinical translations. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Chemodynamic therapy (CDT) generally suffers from compromised therapeutic efficiency due to insufficient endogenous H2O2 and metal catalysts in tumor cells. To develop a facile yet robust strategy for efficient CDT augmentation, we reported herein construction of a multivalent polyphenol-metal nanoplatform, DOX@POAD-Fe@GOD nanoparticles (NPs) via a phenol-metal coordination strategy. This nanoplatform integrates multiple supramolecular dynamic interactions not only for simultaneously safe encapsulation of doxorubicin (DOX), Fe3+, and glucose oxidases (GOD), but also for cascade amplified chemo-chemodynamic therapy. Specifically, the intracellular acidic pH-triggered dissociation of DOX@POAD-Fe@GOD NPs promoted the release of Fe3+, DOX, and GOD for significantly increased ROS levels that can accelerate Fenton reactions for cascaded chemotherapy, starvation therapy, and CDT with amplified antitumor efficiency in vivo.
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- Shuang Li
- Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study & Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China
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- Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study & Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China
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- Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study & Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China
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- Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study & Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China
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- Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study & Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China
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- Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study & Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China
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- Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study & Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China
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- Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study & Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China.
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- Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study & Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China.
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Bai Y, Liu M, Wang X, Liu K, Liu X, Duan X. Multifunctional Nanoparticles for Enhanced Chemodynamic/Photodynamic Therapy through a Photothermal, H 2O 2-Elevation, and GSH-Consumption Strategy. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:55379-55391. [PMID: 38058112 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c12479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/08/2023]
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Chemodynamic therapy (CDT) has witnessed significant advancements in recent years due to its specific properties. Its association with photodynamic therapy (PDT) has also garnered increased attention due to its mutually reinforcing effects. However, achieving further enhancement of the CDT/PDT efficacy remains a major challenge. In this study, we have developed an integrated nanosystem comprising a Fenton catalyst and multifunctional photosensitizers to achieve triply enhanced CDT/PDT through photothermal effects, H2O2 elevation, and GSH consumption. We prepared nano-ZIF-8 vesicles as carriers to encapsulate ferrocene-(phenylboronic acid pinacol ester) conjugates (Fc-BE) and photosensitizers IR825. Subsequently, cinnamaldehyde-modified hyaluronic acid (HA-CA) was coated onto ZIF-8 through metal coordination interactions, resulting in the formation of active targeting nanoparticles (NPs@Fc-BE&IR825). Upon cellular internalization mediated by CD44 receptors, HA-CA elevated H2O2 levels, while released Fc-BE consumed GSH and catalyzed H2O2 to generate highly cytotoxic hydroxyl radicals (·OH). Furthermore, NIR irradiation led to increased ·OH production and the generation of singlet oxygen (1O2), accompanied by a greater GSH consumption. This accelerated and strengthened amplification of oxidative stress can be harnessed to develop highly effective CDT/PDT nanoagents.
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- Yang Bai
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Chemical Additives for Industry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Chemical Additives for Industry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an 710021, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Chemical Additives for Industry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Changzhi Medical College, Changzhi 046000, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Changzhi Medical College, Changzhi 046000, China
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Xu Y, Bian J, Liu X, Qian Z, Sun M, Zhang C, Pan R, Li Q, Sun C, Lin B, Peng K, Lu N, Yao X, Fan W. Glucose-responsive enzymatic biomimetic nanodots for H 2O 2 self-supplied catalytic photothermal/chemodynamic anticancer therapy. Acta Biomater 2023; 172:441-453. [PMID: 37802309 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2023.10.001] [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: 06/21/2023] [Revised: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/08/2023]
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Photothermal therapy (PTT) combined with chemodynamic therapy (CDT) presents an appealing complementary anti-tumor strategy, wherein PTT accelerates the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in CDT and CDT eliminates residual tumor tissues that survive from PTT treatment. However, nanomaterials utilized in PTT/CDT are limited by non-specific damage to the entire organism. Herein, a glucose-responsive enzymatic Fe@HRP-ABTS/GOx nanodot is judiciously designed for tumor-specific PTT/CDT via a simple and clean protein-templated biomimetic mineralization synthesis. By oxidizing glucose in tumor cells, glucose oxidase (GOx) activates glucose-responsive tumor therapy and increases the concentration of H2O2 at the tumor site. More importantly, the self-supplied peroxide hydrogen (H2O2) can convert ABTS (2,2'-Hydrazine-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) diamine salt) into oxidized ABTS (oxABTS) through horseradish peroxidase (HRP) catalysis for PTT and photoacoustic (PA) imaging. Furthermore, the Fe2+ arising from the reduction of Fe3+ by overexpressed GSH reacts with H2O2 to generate intensely reactive •OH through the Fenton reaction, concurrently depleting GSH and inducing efficient tumor CDT. The in vitro and in vivo experiments demonstrate superior cancer cell killing and tumor eradication effect of Fe@HRP-ABTS/GOx nanodot under near-infrared (NIR) laser irradiation. Collectively, the nanodots provide mutually reinforcing catalytic PTT/CDT anti-tumor strategies for treating liver cancer and potentially other malignancies. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Combinatorial antitumor therapy with nanomedicines presents great prospects for development. However, the limitation of non-specific damage to normal tissues hinders its further clinical application. In this work, we fabricated tumor-selective biomimetic Fe@HRP-ABTS/GOx nanodots for H2O2 self-supplied catalytic photothermal/chemodynamic therapy of tumors. The biomimetic synthesis strategy provides the nanodots with enzymatic activity in response to glucose to produce H2O2. The self-supplied H2O2 initiates photothermal therapy with oxidized ABTS and enhances chemodynamic therapy through simultaneous •OH generation and GSH depletion. Our work provides a new paradigm for developing tumor-selective catalytic nanomedicines and will guide further clinical translation of the enzymatic biomimetic synthesis strategy.
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- Yinghui Xu
- 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 210009, 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 210009, 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 210009, 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 210009, 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 210009, 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 210009, 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 210009, 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 210009, China
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- School of Flexible Electronics (Future Technologies) and Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University (Nanjing Tech), Nanjing 211816, China
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- Department of Radiology, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310009, China
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- Department of Radiology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, 301 Middle Yanchang Road, Shanghai 200072, China.
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, China.
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- School of Flexible Electronics (Future Technologies) and Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University (Nanjing Tech), Nanjing 211816, 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 210009, China.
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Wu G, Liu F, Li N, Fu Q, Wang C, Yang S, Xiao H, Tang L, Wang F, Zhou W, Wang W, Kang Q, Li Z, Lin N, Wu Y, Chen G, Tan X, Yang Q. Trisulfide Bond-Mediated Molecular Phototheranostic Platform for "Activatable" NIR-II Imaging-Guided Enhanced Gas/Chemo-Hypothermal Photothermal Therapy. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2304104. [PMID: 37983599 PMCID: PMC10754146 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202304104] [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: 06/22/2023] [Revised: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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Tumor microenvironment (TME)-triggered phototheranostic platform offers a feasible strategy to improve cancer diagnosis accuracy and minimize treatment side effects. Developing a stable and biocompatible molecular phototheranostic platform for TME-activated second near-infrared (NIR-II) fluorescence imaging-guided multimodal cascade therapy is a promising strategy for creating desirable anticancer agents. Herein, a new NIR-II fluorescence imaging-guided activatable molecular phototheranostic platform (IR-FEP-RGD-S-S-S-Fc) is presented for actively targeted tumor imaging and hydrogen sulfide (H2 S) gas-enhanced chemodynamic-hypothermal photothermal combined therapy (CDT/HPTT). It is revealed for the first time that the coupling distance between IR-FE and ferrocene is proportional to the photoinduced electron transfer (PET), and the aqueous environment is favorable for PET generation. The part of Cyclic-RGDfK (cRGDfk) peptides can target the tumor and benefit the endocytosis of nanoparticles. The high-concentration glutathione (GSH) in the TME will separate the fluorescence molecule and ferrocene by the GSH-sensitive trisulfide bond, realizing light-up NIR-II fluorescence imaging and a cascade of trimodal synergistic CDT/HPTT/gas therapy (GT). In addition, the accumulation of hydroxyl radicals (•OH) and down-regulation of glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4) can produce excessive harmful lipid hydroperoxides, ultimately leading to ferroptosis.
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- Gui‐long Wu
- Center for Molecular Imaging ProbeHunan Province Key Laboratory of Tumor Cellular and Molecular PathologyCancer Research InstituteHengyang Medical SchoolUniversity of South ChinaHengyangHunan421001China
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- Center for Molecular Imaging ProbeHunan Province Key Laboratory of Tumor Cellular and Molecular PathologyCancer Research InstituteHengyang Medical SchoolUniversity of South ChinaHengyangHunan421001China
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- Center for Molecular Imaging ProbeHunan Province Key Laboratory of Tumor Cellular and Molecular PathologyCancer Research InstituteHengyang Medical SchoolUniversity of South ChinaHengyangHunan421001China
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- Center for Molecular Imaging ProbeHunan Province Key Laboratory of Tumor Cellular and Molecular PathologyCancer Research InstituteHengyang Medical SchoolUniversity of South ChinaHengyangHunan421001China
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- Center for Molecular Imaging ProbeHunan Province Key Laboratory of Tumor Cellular and Molecular PathologyCancer Research InstituteHengyang Medical SchoolUniversity of South ChinaHengyangHunan421001China
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- Center for Molecular Imaging ProbeHunan Province Key Laboratory of Tumor Cellular and Molecular PathologyCancer Research InstituteHengyang Medical SchoolUniversity of South ChinaHengyangHunan421001China
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- Center for Molecular Imaging ProbeHunan Province Key Laboratory of Tumor Cellular and Molecular PathologyCancer Research InstituteHengyang Medical SchoolUniversity of South ChinaHengyangHunan421001China
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- Center for Molecular Imaging ProbeHunan Province Key Laboratory of Tumor Cellular and Molecular PathologyCancer Research InstituteHengyang Medical SchoolUniversity of South ChinaHengyangHunan421001China
- Key Laboratory of Tropical Medicinal Plant Chemistry of Ministry of EducationCollege of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringHainan Normal UniversityHaikouHainan571158China
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- Center for Molecular Imaging ProbeHunan Province Key Laboratory of Tumor Cellular and Molecular PathologyCancer Research InstituteHengyang Medical SchoolUniversity of South ChinaHengyangHunan421001China
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- Center for Molecular Imaging ProbeHunan Province Key Laboratory of Tumor Cellular and Molecular PathologyCancer Research InstituteHengyang Medical SchoolUniversity of South ChinaHengyangHunan421001China
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- Center for Molecular Imaging ProbeHunan Province Key Laboratory of Tumor Cellular and Molecular PathologyCancer Research InstituteHengyang Medical SchoolUniversity of South ChinaHengyangHunan421001China
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- Center for Molecular Imaging ProbeHunan Province Key Laboratory of Tumor Cellular and Molecular PathologyCancer Research InstituteHengyang Medical SchoolUniversity of South ChinaHengyangHunan421001China
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- Center for Molecular Imaging ProbeHunan Province Key Laboratory of Tumor Cellular and Molecular PathologyCancer Research InstituteHengyang Medical SchoolUniversity of South ChinaHengyangHunan421001China
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- Center for Molecular Imaging ProbeHunan Province Key Laboratory of Tumor Cellular and Molecular PathologyCancer Research InstituteHengyang Medical SchoolUniversity of South ChinaHengyangHunan421001China
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- Center for Molecular Imaging ProbeHunan Province Key Laboratory of Tumor Cellular and Molecular PathologyCancer Research InstituteHengyang Medical SchoolUniversity of South ChinaHengyangHunan421001China
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- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary SurgeryThe First Affiliated HospitalHengyang Medical SchoolUniversity of South ChinaHengyangHunan421001China
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- Center for Molecular Imaging ProbeHunan Province Key Laboratory of Tumor Cellular and Molecular PathologyCancer Research InstituteHengyang Medical SchoolUniversity of South ChinaHengyangHunan421001China
- National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Birth Defect Research and PreventionHunan Provincial Maternal and Child Health Care HospitalChangshaHunan410008China
- MOE Key Lab of Rare Pediatric DiseasesHengyang Medical SchoolUniversity of South ChinaHengyangHunan421001China
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- Center for Molecular Imaging ProbeHunan Province Key Laboratory of Tumor Cellular and Molecular PathologyCancer Research InstituteHengyang Medical SchoolUniversity of South ChinaHengyangHunan421001China
- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary SurgeryThe First Affiliated HospitalHengyang Medical SchoolUniversity of South ChinaHengyangHunan421001China
- National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Birth Defect Research and PreventionHunan Provincial Maternal and Child Health Care HospitalChangshaHunan410008China
- MOE Key Lab of Rare Pediatric DiseasesHengyang Medical SchoolUniversity of South ChinaHengyangHunan421001China
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Lu S, Wu Y, Liu Y, Sun X, Li J, Li J. Multifunctional Photothermal Hydrogel in the Second Near-Infrared Window for Localized Tumor Therapy. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2023; 6:4694-4702. [PMID: 37824829 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.3c00492] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
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A copper selenide-embedded gellan gum hydrogel (Cu2-xSe@GG) is designed as an "all-in-one" antitumor agent. The obtained nanocomposite hydrogel exhibits strong near-infrared light absorption and high photothermal conversion efficiency in both the NIR-I and NIR-II biowindows. The photothermal conversion efficiency achieves 58.8% under the irradiation of 0.75 W/cm2 with a 1064 nm laser. Furthermore, the nanocomposite hydrogel has catalase- and peroxidase-mimicking activities, which could alter the tumor microenvironment by reducing hypoxia and/or increasing the production of reactive oxygen species. Moreover, the multifunctional Cu2-xSe@GG nanocomposite hydrogel can also be used as an immune agonist resiquimod (R848) carrier to promote immune regulation and enhance the therapeutic effect. The single-syringe R848/Cu2-xSe@GG treatment achieves synergetic photothermal immunotherapy, showing 97.4% of tumor regression rate from an initial large tumor of 300 mm3.
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- Sha Lu
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Micro & Nano Materials Interface Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Micro & Nano Materials Interface Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Micro & Nano Materials Interface Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Micro & Nano Materials Interface Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Micro & Nano Materials Interface Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Micro & Nano Materials Interface Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
- National Engineering Research Center of Personalized Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technology, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China
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Gao Q, He X, He L, Lin J, Wang L, Xie Y, Wu A, Li J. Hollow Cu 2-xSe-based nanocatalysts for combined photothermal and chemodynamic therapy in the second near-infrared window. NANOSCALE 2023; 15:17987-17995. [PMID: 37906209 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr03260d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2023]
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Chemodynamic therapy (CDT) and photothermal therapy (PTT) have gained popularity due to their non-invasive characteristics and satisfying therapeutic expectations. A Cu-based nanomaterial serving as a Fenton-like nanocatalyst for CDT together with a photothermal agent for simultaneous PTT seems to be a powerful strategy. In this work, the morphological effect of Cu2-xSe nanoparticles on CDT and PTT was systematically investigated. In particular, the hollow octahedral Cu2-xSe nanoparticles exhibited higher photothermal and chemodynamic performance than that of spherical or cubic Cu2-xSe nanoparticles in the second near-infrared (NIR-II) window. In addition, the octahedral Cu2-xSe nanoparticles were further loaded with the autophagy inhibitor chloroquine (CQ) and connected with the targeting neuropeptide Y ligand, and shown to work as a novel therapeutic platform (Cu2-xSe@CQ@NPY), holding an immense potential to achieve synergetic enhancement of CDT/PTT with a positive therapeutic outcome for breast cancer.
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- Qianqian Gao
- Ningbo Key Laboratory of Biomedical Imaging Probe Materials and Technology, Zhejiang International Cooperation Base of Biomedical Materials Technology and Application, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Key Laboratory of Magnetic Materials and Devices, Ningbo Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Materials, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, China
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- Ningbo Key Laboratory of Biomedical Imaging Probe Materials and Technology, Zhejiang International Cooperation Base of Biomedical Materials Technology and Application, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Key Laboratory of Magnetic Materials and Devices, Ningbo Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Materials, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, China
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- Ningbo Key Laboratory of Biomedical Imaging Probe Materials and Technology, Zhejiang International Cooperation Base of Biomedical Materials Technology and Application, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Key Laboratory of Magnetic Materials and Devices, Ningbo Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Materials, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, China
- Advanced Energy Science and Technology Guangdong Laboratory, Huizhou, 516000, China
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- Ningbo Key Laboratory of Biomedical Imaging Probe Materials and Technology, Zhejiang International Cooperation Base of Biomedical Materials Technology and Application, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Key Laboratory of Magnetic Materials and Devices, Ningbo Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Materials, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
- Advanced Energy Science and Technology Guangdong Laboratory, Huizhou, 516000, China
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- Ningbo Key Laboratory of Biomedical Imaging Probe Materials and Technology, Zhejiang International Cooperation Base of Biomedical Materials Technology and Application, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Key Laboratory of Magnetic Materials and Devices, Ningbo Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Materials, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, China
- Advanced Energy Science and Technology Guangdong Laboratory, Huizhou, 516000, China
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- Ningbo Key Laboratory of Biomedical Imaging Probe Materials and Technology, Zhejiang International Cooperation Base of Biomedical Materials Technology and Application, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Key Laboratory of Magnetic Materials and Devices, Ningbo Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Materials, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, China
- Advanced Energy Science and Technology Guangdong Laboratory, Huizhou, 516000, China
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- Ningbo Key Laboratory of Biomedical Imaging Probe Materials and Technology, Zhejiang International Cooperation Base of Biomedical Materials Technology and Application, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Key Laboratory of Magnetic Materials and Devices, Ningbo Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Materials, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
- Advanced Energy Science and Technology Guangdong Laboratory, Huizhou, 516000, China
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- Ningbo Key Laboratory of Biomedical Imaging Probe Materials and Technology, Zhejiang International Cooperation Base of Biomedical Materials Technology and Application, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Key Laboratory of Magnetic Materials and Devices, Ningbo Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Materials, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
- Advanced Energy Science and Technology Guangdong Laboratory, Huizhou, 516000, China
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Wang TH, Shen MY, Yeh NT, Chen YH, Hsu TC, Chin HY, Wu YT, Tzang BS, Chiang WH. Photothermal nanozymes to self-augment combination cancer therapy by dual-glutathione depletion and hyperthermia/acidity-activated hydroxyl radical generation. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 650:1698-1714. [PMID: 37499626 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.07.134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2023] [Revised: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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Chemodynamic therapy (CDT) has emerged as a promising strategy for tumor treatment. Nevertheless, the low Fenton catalytic efficiency and the high concentration of glutathione (GSH) in cancer cells largely decline antitumor efficacy of CDT. To self-augment antitumor effect of the CDT by combining with photothermal therapy (PTT), the unique photothermal nanozymes that doubly depleted GSH, and generated massive hydroxyl radicals (·OH) in the hyperthermia/acidity-activated manner were developed. Through the coordination of Fe3+ ions with PEGylated chitosan (PEG-CS)-modified polydopamine (PDA) nanoparticles, the attained Fe3+@PEG-CS/PDA nanozymes showed outstanding colloidal stability, photothermal conversion efficiency and acidity-triggered Fe3+ release. By GSH-mediated valence states transition of Fe3+ ions and Michael reaction between GSH and quinone-rich PDA, the nanozymes sufficiently executed dual depletion of GSH with the elevated temperature.Under mimic tumor acidity and near-infrared (NIR) irradiation condition, the endocytosed nanozymes effectively converted intracellular H2O2 into toxic ·OH upon amplified Fenton reaction, thereby potently killing 4T1 cancer cells and RAW 264.7 cells. Importantly, the nanozymes prominently suppressed 4T1 tumor growth in vivo and metastasis of cancer cells by CDT/PTT combination therapy without significant systemic toxicity. Our study provides novel visions in design of therapeutic nanozymes with great clinical translational prospect for tumor treatment.
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- Tzu-Hao Wang
- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung 402, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung 402, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung 402, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung 402, Taiwan
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- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 402, Taiwan; Immunology Research Center, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 402, Taiwan; Clinical Laboratory, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung 402, Taiwan
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- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 402, Taiwan
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- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 402, Taiwan
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- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 402, Taiwan; Immunology Research Center, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 402, Taiwan; Clinical Laboratory, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung 402, Taiwan; Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 402, Taiwan.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung 402, Taiwan.
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Dong Q, Wang J, Liu J, Zhang L, Xu Z, Kang Y, Xue P. Manganese-Based Redox Homeostasis Disruptor for Inducing Intense Ferroptosis/Apoptosis Through xCT Inhibition And Oxidative Stress Injury. Adv Healthc Mater 2023; 12:e2301453. [PMID: 37531240 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202301453] [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: 05/06/2023] [Revised: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/04/2023]
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Intracellular redox homeostasis plays an important role in promoting tumor progression, development and even treatment resistance. To this end, redox balance impairment may become a prospective therapeutic target of cancer. Herein, a manganese-based homeostasis modulator (MHS) is developed for inducing severe reactive oxygen species accumulation and glutathione (GSH) deprivation, where such redox dyshomeostasis brings about dramatic ferroptosis/apoptosis. Tumor-specific degradation of manganese oxide nanocarriers contributes to hypoxia alleviation and loaded cargo release, resulting in apoptosis by augmented sonodynamic therapy and chemodynamic therapy. On the other hand, regional oxygenation significantly downregulates the expression of activating transcription factor 4, which can synergize with the released sulfasalazine to inhibit the downstream cystine antiporter xCT. Biosynthesis of GSH is sufficiently interrupted by the xCT suppression, leading to the reduction of glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPx4) level. The resultant excessive lipid peroxides promote intense ferroptosis to motivate cell death. On this basis, splendid treatment outcome by MHS is substantiated both in vitro and in vivo, thanks to the synergy of antitumor immunity elicitation. Taken together, this paradigm provides an insightful strategy to evoke drastic ferroptosis/apoptosis toward therapeutics and may also expand the eligibility of manganese-derived nanoagents for medical applications.
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- Qi Dong
- School of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- Cancer Center, Medical Research Institute, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Resource Insects, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China
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Pi W, Wu L, Lu J, Lin X, Huang X, Wang Z, Yuan Z, Qiu H, Zhang J, Lei H, Wang P. A metal ions-mediated natural small molecules carrier-free injectable hydrogel achieving laser-mediated photo-Fenton-like anticancer therapy by synergy apoptosis/cuproptosis/anti-inflammation. Bioact Mater 2023; 29:98-115. [PMID: 37456579 PMCID: PMC10345197 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2023.06.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Revised: 06/18/2023] [Accepted: 06/21/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023] Open
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Tumor microenvironment (TME) plays an important role in the tumorigenesis, proliferation, invasion and metastasis. Thereby developing synergistic anticancer strategies with multiple mechanisms are urgent. Copper is widely used in the treatment of tumor chemodynamic therapy (CDT) due to its excellent laser-mediated photo-Fenton-like reaction. Additionally, copper can induce cell death through cuproptosis, which is a new modality different from the known death mechanisms and has great promise in tumor treatment. Herein, we report a natural small molecules carrier-free injectable hydrogel (NCTD Gel) consisted of Cu2+-mediated self-assembled glycyrrhizic acid (GA) and norcantharidin (NCTD), which are mainly governed by coordination and hydrogen bonds. Under 808 nm laser irradiation, NCTD Gel can produce reactive oxygen species (ROS), consume glutathione (GSH) and overcome hypoxia in TME, leading to synergistically regulate TME via apoptosis, cuproptosis and anti-inflammation. In addition, NCTD Gel's CDT display high selectivity and good biocompatibility as it relies on the weak acidity and H2O2 overexpression of TME. Notably, NCTD Gel's components are originated from clinical agents and its preparation process is easy, green and economical, without any excipients. This study provides a new carrier-free hydrogel synergistic antitumor strategy, which has a good prospect in industrial production and clinical transformation.
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- Wenmin Pi
- School of Chinese Pharmacy, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, China
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- School of Chinese Pharmacy, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, China
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- School of Chinese Pharmacy, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, China
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- School of Chinese Pharmacy, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, China
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- School of Chinese Pharmacy, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, China
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- School of Chinese Pharmacy, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, China
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- School of Chinese Pharmacy, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, China
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- School of Chinese Pharmacy, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, China
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- School of Chinese Pharmacy, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, China
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- School of Chinese Pharmacy, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, China
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Wang X, Ge X, Guan X, Ouyang J, Na N. Synergistically remodulating H +/Ca 2+ gradients to induce mitochondrial depolarization for enhanced synergistic cancer therapy. Chem Sci 2023; 14:11532-11545. [PMID: 37886105 PMCID: PMC10599464 DOI: 10.1039/d3sc03493c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2023] [Accepted: 09/30/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023] Open
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The remodulation of H+/Ca2+ gradients in the mitochondria matrix could be effective to induce mitochondria depolarization for the enhancement of cancer therapy. However, it is still challenged by H+ homeostasis, insufficient Ca2+, uncoordinated regulations, and inefficient loading/delivery strategies. Herein, a supramolecular DNA nanocomplex (Ca@DNA-MF) was prepared to synergistically remodulate H+/Ca2+ gradients for mitochondrial depolarization. Upon targeted functionalization and TME-triggered delivery, multiple reagents were released in cancer cells for synergistic three-channel mitochondrial depolarization: the gene reagent of siMCT4 blocked the LA metabolism to induce mitochondrial acidification by downregulating monocarboxylate transporter 4 (MCT4); released Ca2+ disrupted Ca2+ homeostasis to facilitate Ca2+-based mitochondrial depolarization; specifically, TME-activated glutathione (GSH) depletion facilitated efficient generation of hydroxyl radicals (˙OH), further enhancing the mitochondrial depolarization. The remodulation not only triggered apoptosis but also led to ferroptosis to generate abundant ROS for efficient LPO-based apoptosis, providing a synergistic strategy for enhanced synergistic cancer therapy.
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- Xiaoni Wang
- Key Laboratory of Radiopharmaceuticals, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University Beijing 100875 China
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- Key Laboratory of Radiopharmaceuticals, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University Beijing 100875 China
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- Key Laboratory of Radiopharmaceuticals, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University Beijing 100875 China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences, Beijing Normal University at Zhuhai Zhuhai City Guangdong Province 519087 China
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- Key Laboratory of Radiopharmaceuticals, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University Beijing 100875 China
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Wei H, Chen D, Han B, Li P, Jia H, Zhu L, Yang H, Lan D, Wei W, Chen H, Luo Y, Zhao Y. 3D-printed scaffold harboring copper ions combined with near-infrared irradiation for local therapy of cancer. iScience 2023; 26:108076. [PMID: 37860764 PMCID: PMC10582513 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2023.108076] [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: 06/15/2023] [Revised: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023] Open
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Cancer is a major health threat and a leading cause of human death worldwide. Surgical resection is the primary treatment for most cancers; however, some patients develop locoregional recurrence. Here, we developed an in situ cancer therapeutic system aimed to locally treat cancer and prevent postoperative recurrence. A functional scaffold, based on alginate/gelatin and crosslinked with copper ions, was fabricated by 3D printing and showed an excellent photothermal effect under near-infrared (NIR) irradiation. The combination of copper ions and NIR effectively killed thyroid cancer cells and patient-derived organoids, indicating a synergetic and broad-spectrum antitumor effect on thyroid cancer through the chemo-photothermal therapy. This implantable stent is designed to provide effective treatment in the vicinity of the tumor site and can be degraded without secondary surgery. The copper-loaded hydrogel scaffold may be a potential candidate for local cancer treatment and pave the way for precise and effective cancer therapy.
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- Hao Wei
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518036, China
- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Biomedical Measurements and Ultrasound Imaging, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen University Medical School, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518036, China
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- Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518036, China
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- Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518036, China
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- Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518036, China
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- Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518036, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518036, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518036, China
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- Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518036, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518036, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Biomedical Measurements and Ultrasound Imaging, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen University Medical School, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518036, China
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Lin Z, Liao D, Jiang C, Nezamzadeh-Ejhieh A, Zheng M, Yuan H, Liu J, Song H, Lu C. Current status and prospects of MIL-based MOF materials for biomedicine applications. RSC Med Chem 2023; 14:1914-1933. [PMID: 37859709 PMCID: PMC10583815 DOI: 10.1039/d3md00397c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023] Open
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This article mainly reviews the biomedicine applications of two metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), MIL-100(Fe) and MIL-101(Fe). These MOFs have advantages such as high specific surface area, adjustable pore size, and chemical stability, which make them widely used in drug delivery systems. The article first introduces the properties of these two materials and then discusses their applications in drug transport, antibacterial therapy, and cancer treatment. In cancer treatment, drug delivery systems based on MIL-100(Fe) and MIL-101(Fe) have made significant progress in chemotherapy (CT), chemodynamic therapy (CDT), photothermal therapy (PTT), photodynamic therapy (PDT), immunotherapy (IT), nano-enzyme therapy, and related combined therapy. Overall, these MIL-100(Fe) and MIL-101(Fe) materials have tremendous potential and diverse applications in the field of biomedicine.
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- Zengqin Lin
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Research and Development of Natural Drugs, and School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Medical University, Guangdong Medical University Key Laboratory of Research and Development of New Medical Materials Dongguan 523808 China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Research and Development of Natural Drugs, and School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Medical University, Guangdong Medical University Key Laboratory of Research and Development of New Medical Materials Dongguan 523808 China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Research and Development of Natural Drugs, and School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Medical University, Guangdong Medical University Key Laboratory of Research and Development of New Medical Materials Dongguan 523808 China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Research and Development of Natural Drugs, and School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Medical University, Guangdong Medical University Key Laboratory of Research and Development of New Medical Materials Dongguan 523808 China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Huizhou Municipal Central Hospital Huizhou Guangdong 516001 China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Research and Development of Natural Drugs, and School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Medical University, Guangdong Medical University Key Laboratory of Research and Development of New Medical Materials Dongguan 523808 China
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- Department of General Surgery, Dalang Hospital Dongguan 523770 China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Research and Development of Natural Drugs, and School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Medical University, Guangdong Medical University Key Laboratory of Research and Development of New Medical Materials Dongguan 523808 China
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Liu G, Liu M, Li X, Ye X, Cao K, Liu Y, Yu Y. Peroxide-Simulating and GSH-Depleting Nanozyme for Enhanced Chemodynamic/Photodynamic Therapy via Induction of Multisource ROS. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:47955-47968. [PMID: 37812458 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c09873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
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Reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation, using photodynamic therapy (PDT) and chemodynamic therapy (CDT), is a promising strategy for cancer treatment. However, the production of ROS in tumor cells is often limited by hypoxia, insufficient substrates, and high level of ROS scavengers in a tumor microenvironment, which seriously affects the efficacy of ROS-related tumor therapies. Herein, we report a lipid-supported manganese oxide nanozyme, MLP@DHA&Ce6, by decorating a MnO2 nano-shell on the liposome loaded with dihydroartemisinin (DHA) and photosensitizer Ce6 for generating multisource ROS to enhance cancer therapy. MLP@DHA&Ce6 can be accumulated in tumors and can release active components, Mn2+ ions, and O2. The conjugate generates ROS via nanozyme-catalyzed CDT using DHA as a substrate, PDT through Ce6, and the Fenton reaction catalyzed by Mn2+ ions. The production of O2 from MnO2 enhanced Ce6-mediated PDT under near-infrared light irradiation. Meanwhile, MLP@DHA&Ce6 showed prominent glutathione depletion, which allowed ROS to retain high activity in tumor cells. In addition, the release of Mn2+ ions and DHA in tumor cells induced ferroptosis. This multisource ROS generation and ferroptosis effect of MLP@DHA&Ce6 led to enhanced therapeutic effects in vivo.
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- Gang Liu
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230031, P. R. China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230031, P. R. China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230031, P. R. China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230031, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Precision and Intelligent Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Precision and Intelligent Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, P. R. China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230031, P. R. China
- Department of Gastroenterology, the First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Science and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230001, P. R. China
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Liang X, Kurboniyon MS, Zou Y, Luo K, Fang S, Xia P, Ning S, Zhang L, Wang C. GSH-Triggered/Photothermal-Enhanced H 2S Signaling Molecule Release for Gas Therapy. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:2443. [PMID: 37896203 PMCID: PMC10610203 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15102443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2023] [Revised: 09/29/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Traditional treatment methods for tumors are inefficient and have severe side effects. At present, new therapeutic methods such as phototherapy, chemodynamic therapy, and gasodynamic therapy have been innovatively developed. High concentrations of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) gas exhibit cancer-suppressive effects. Herein, a Prussian blue-loaded tetra-sulfide modified dendritic mesoporous organosilica (PB@DMOS) was rationally constructed with glutathione (GSH)-triggered/photothermal-enhanced H2S signaling molecule release properties for gas therapy. The as-synthesized nanoplatform confined PB nanoparticles in the mesoporous structure of organosilica silica due to electrostatic adsorption. In the case of a GSH overexpressed tumor microenvironment, H2S gas was controllably released. And the temperature increases due to the photothermal effects of PB nanoparticles, further enhancing H2S release. At the same time, PB nanoparticles with excellent hydrogen peroxide catalytic performance also amplified the efficiency of tumor therapy. Thus, a collective nanoplatform with gas therapy/photothermal therapy/catalytic therapy functionalities shows potential promise in terms of efficient tumor therapy.
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- Xinqiang Liang
- Department of Research, Guangxi Cancer Molecular Medicine Engineering Research Center, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, Nanning 530021, China; (X.L.); (Y.Z.); (K.L.); (S.F.); (P.X.); (S.N.)
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- Department of Research, Guangxi Cancer Molecular Medicine Engineering Research Center, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, Nanning 530021, China; (X.L.); (Y.Z.); (K.L.); (S.F.); (P.X.); (S.N.)
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- Department of Research, Guangxi Cancer Molecular Medicine Engineering Research Center, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, Nanning 530021, China; (X.L.); (Y.Z.); (K.L.); (S.F.); (P.X.); (S.N.)
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- Department of Research, Guangxi Cancer Molecular Medicine Engineering Research Center, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, Nanning 530021, China; (X.L.); (Y.Z.); (K.L.); (S.F.); (P.X.); (S.N.)
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- Department of Research, Guangxi Cancer Molecular Medicine Engineering Research Center, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, Nanning 530021, China; (X.L.); (Y.Z.); (K.L.); (S.F.); (P.X.); (S.N.)
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- Department of Research, Guangxi Cancer Molecular Medicine Engineering Research Center, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, Nanning 530021, China; (X.L.); (Y.Z.); (K.L.); (S.F.); (P.X.); (S.N.)
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- Department of Research, Guangxi Cancer Molecular Medicine Engineering Research Center, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, Nanning 530021, China; (X.L.); (Y.Z.); (K.L.); (S.F.); (P.X.); (S.N.)
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- Department of Research, Guangxi Cancer Molecular Medicine Engineering Research Center, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, Nanning 530021, China; (X.L.); (Y.Z.); (K.L.); (S.F.); (P.X.); (S.N.)
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Gerken LRH, Gerdes ME, Pruschy M, Herrmann IK. Prospects of nanoparticle-based radioenhancement for radiotherapy. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2023; 10:4059-4082. [PMID: 37555747 PMCID: PMC10544071 DOI: 10.1039/d3mh00265a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 08/10/2023]
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Radiotherapy is a key pillar of solid cancer treatment. Despite a high level of conformal dose deposition, radiotherapy is limited due to co-irradiation of organs at risk and subsequent normal tissue toxicities. Nanotechnology offers an attractive opportunity for increasing the efficacy and safety of cancer radiotherapy. Leveraging the freedom of design and the growing synthetic capabilities of the nanomaterial-community, a variety of engineered nanomaterials have been designed and investigated as radiosensitizers or radioenhancers. While research so far has been primarily focused on gold nanoparticles and other high atomic number materials to increase the absorption cross section of tumor tissue, recent studies are challenging the traditional concept of high-Z nanoparticle radioenhancers and highlight the importance of catalytic activity. This review provides a concise overview on the knowledge of nanoparticle radioenhancement mechanisms and their quantification. It critically discusses potential radioenhancer candidate materials and general design criteria for different radiation therapy modalities, and concludes with research priorities in order to advance the development of nanomaterials, to enhance the efficacy of radiotherapy and to increase at the same time the therapeutic window.
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- Lukas R H Gerken
- Nanoparticle Systems Engineering Laboratory, Institute of Energy and Process Engineering (IEPE), Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering (D-MAVT), ETH Zurich, Sonneggstrasse 3, 8092 Zurich, Switzerland.
- Particles-Biology Interactions Laboratory, Department of Materials Meet Life, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa), Lerchenfeldstrasse 5, 9014 St. Gallen, Switzerland
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- Karolinska Institutet, Solnavägen 1, 171 77 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Laboratory for Applied Radiobiology, Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Winterthurerstrasse 190, 8057, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Nanoparticle Systems Engineering Laboratory, Institute of Energy and Process Engineering (IEPE), Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering (D-MAVT), ETH Zurich, Sonneggstrasse 3, 8092 Zurich, Switzerland.
- Particles-Biology Interactions Laboratory, Department of Materials Meet Life, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa), Lerchenfeldstrasse 5, 9014 St. Gallen, Switzerland
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Zhang SL, Liu C, Li ZX, Guan YH, Ge L, Sun Q, Liu JA, Lin YJ, Yang ZX, Qiao ZY, Wang H. Sonoactivated Cascade Fenton Reaction Enhanced by Synergistic Modulation of Electron-Hole Separation for Improved Tumor Therapy. Adv Healthc Mater 2023; 12:e2300982. [PMID: 37439543 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202300982] [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: 03/28/2023] [Revised: 06/18/2023] [Accepted: 07/08/2023] [Indexed: 07/14/2023]
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Chemodynamic therapy (CDT) is an emerging targeted treatment technique for tumors via the generation of highly cytotoxic hydroxyl radical (·OH) governed by tumor microenvironment-assisted Fenton reaction. Despite high effectiveness, it faces limitations like low reaction efficiency and limited endogenous H2 O2 , compromising its therapeutic efficacy. This study reports a novel platform with enhanced CDT performance by in situ sono-activated cascade Fenton reaction. A piezoelectric g-C3 N4 (Au-Fe-g-C3 N4 ) nanosheet is developed via sono-activated synergistic effect/H2 O2 self-supply mediated cascade Fenton reaction, realizing in situ ultrasound activated cascade Fenton reaction kinetics by synergistic modulation of electron-hole separation. The nanosheets consist of piezoelectric g-C3 N4 nanosheet oxidizing H2 O to highly reactive H2 O2 from the valence band, Fe3+ /Fe2+ cycling activated by conduction band to generate ·OH, and Au nanoparticles that lower the bandgap and further adopt electrons to generate more 1 O2 , resulting in improved CDT and sonodynamic therapy (SDT). Moreover, the Au-Fe-g-C3 N4 nanosheet is further modified by the targeted peptide to obtain P-Au-Fe-g-C3 N4 , which inhibits tumor growth in vivo effectively by generating reactive oxygen species (ROS). These results demonstrated that the sono-activated modulation translates into a high-efficiency CDT with a synergistic effect using SDT for improved anti-tumor therapy.
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- Su-Ling Zhang
- College of Science, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, China
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- Laboratory for Biological Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology (NCNST), Beijing, 100190, China
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- College of Science, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, China
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- Laboratory for Biological Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology (NCNST), Beijing, 100190, China
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- College of Science, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, China
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- Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 101400, China
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- College of Science, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement and National Center of Plant Gene Research, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, China
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- College of Science, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, China
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- Laboratory for Biological Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology (NCNST), Beijing, 100190, China
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- Laboratory for Biological Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology (NCNST), Beijing, 100190, China
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Cai X, Liu R, Yan H, Jiao L, Sha M, Chen Y, Rong S, Liu Z, Deng L, Shen L, Zhu C. Cascaded Nanozyme with In Situ Enhanced Photothermal Capacity for Tumor-Specific and Self-Replenishing Cancer Therapy. Adv Healthc Mater 2023; 12:e2300516. [PMID: 37285596 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202300516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Revised: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Reactive oxygen species (ROS)-involved tumor therapeutic strategy, chemodynamic therapy (CDT), has attracted extensive research interest in the scientific community. However, the therapeutic effect of CDT is insufficient and unsustainable owing to the limited endogenous H2 O2 level in the tumor microenvironment. Here, peroxidase (POD)-like RuTe2 nanozyme with the immobilization of glucose oxidase (GOx) and allochroic 3,3',5,5'-tetramethylbenzidine (TMB) molecule have been synthesized to construct RuTe2 -GOx-TMB nanoreactors (RGT NRs) as cascade reaction systems for tumor-specific and self-replenishing cancer therapy. GOx in sequential nanocatalysts can effectively deplete glucose in tumor cells. Meanwhile, a sustainable supply of H2 O2 for subsequent Fenton-like reactions catalyzed by RuTe2 nanozyme is achieved in response to the mild acidic tumor microenvironment. Through this cascade reaction, highly toxic hydroxyl radicals (·OH) are produced, which can further oxidize TMB to trigger tumor-specific "turn-on" photothermal therapy (PTT). In addition, PTT and massive ROS can stimulate the tumor immune microenvironment and activate the systematic anti-tumor immune responses, exerting a notable effect on hindering tumor recurrence and metastasis. This study paves a promising paradigm for synergistic starvation therapy, PTT, and CDT cancer therapy with high efficiency.
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- Xiaoli Cai
- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, International Joint Research Center for Intelligent Biosensing Technology and Health, College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University, Wuhan, 430079, China
- Academy of Nutrition and Health, Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Occupational Hazard Identification and Control, School of Public Health, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430065, China
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- Department of Oncology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, International Joint Research Center for Intelligent Biosensing Technology and Health, College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University, Wuhan, 430079, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, International Joint Research Center for Intelligent Biosensing Technology and Health, College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University, Wuhan, 430079, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, International Joint Research Center for Intelligent Biosensing Technology and Health, College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University, Wuhan, 430079, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, International Joint Research Center for Intelligent Biosensing Technology and Health, College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University, Wuhan, 430079, China
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- Academy of Nutrition and Health, Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Occupational Hazard Identification and Control, School of Public Health, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430065, China
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- Department of Oncology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- Department of Oncology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, International Joint Research Center for Intelligent Biosensing Technology and Health, College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University, Wuhan, 430079, China
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Warjurkar K, Panda S, Sharma V. Red emissive carbon dots: a promising next-generation material with intracellular applicability. J Mater Chem B 2023; 11:8848-8865. [PMID: 37650569 DOI: 10.1039/d3tb01378b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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The accidental discovery of carbon dots (CDs) back in 2004 has led to their widespread use in the biomedical field. CDs have demonstrated their effectiveness in reporting 3D structures of biological specimens, identifying normal and cancer cells, and even detecting analytes within cells. However, the limitations of blue-green emitting CDs, such as their shallow penetration, photodamage, and auto-fluorescence, have hindered their practical applications. To overcome these limitations, red emissive CDs (RCDs) have been developed, which have deep tissue penetration, minimal photo-damage, low auto-fluorescence, and high imaging contrast. In this article, we present a thorough review on the use of RCDs in biomedical applications, including in vivo and in vitro bioimaging, photoacoustic imaging, monitoring temperature and polarity changes in living cells, tumour therapy, and drug delivery. With the rapid progress being made in the development of RCDs for intracellular applications, their clinical application is expected to become a reality in the near future.
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- Khushboo Warjurkar
- Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Jammu, Jagti, Jammu-180012, India.
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- Department of Materials Engineering, National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Odisha-769008, India
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- Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Jammu, Jagti, Jammu-180012, India.
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Princiotto S, Karelou M, Ioannidi R, Beretta GL, Zaffaroni N, Artali R, Kostakis IK, Mazzini S, Dallavalle S. Exploring the Interaction of New Pyridoquinazoline Derivatives with G-Quadruplex in the c-MYC Promoter Region. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:14346. [PMID: 37762650 PMCID: PMC10531603 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241814346] [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: 08/29/2023] [Revised: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Novel amino-substituted pyridoquinazolinone derivatives have been designed and synthesized as potential c-MYC G-quadruplex (G4) ligands, employing an efficient methodology. All the new compounds exhibited moderate to good antiproliferative activity against the human osteosarcoma U2OS cell line. NMR and docking experiments revealed that the recently synthesized compounds interact with the Pu22 G-quadruplex in the c-MYC promoter region, establishing a 2:1 complex, with each molecule positioned over the tetrads at the 3'- and 5'-ends.
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- Salvatore Princiotto
- Department of Food, Environmental and Nutritional Sciences (DeFENS), Università degli Studi di Milano, Via Celoria 2, 20133 Milan, Italy; (S.P.); (S.D.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Division of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimiopolis, Zografou, 15771 Athens, Greece; (M.K.); (R.I.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Division of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimiopolis, Zografou, 15771 Athens, Greece; (M.K.); (R.I.)
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- Molecular Pharmacology Unit, Department of Experimental Oncology, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale Tumori, Via Amadeo 42, 20133 Milan, Italy; (G.L.B.); (N.Z.)
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- Molecular Pharmacology Unit, Department of Experimental Oncology, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale Tumori, Via Amadeo 42, 20133 Milan, Italy; (G.L.B.); (N.Z.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Division of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimiopolis, Zografou, 15771 Athens, Greece; (M.K.); (R.I.)
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- Department of Food, Environmental and Nutritional Sciences (DeFENS), Università degli Studi di Milano, Via Celoria 2, 20133 Milan, Italy; (S.P.); (S.D.)
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- Department of Food, Environmental and Nutritional Sciences (DeFENS), Università degli Studi di Milano, Via Celoria 2, 20133 Milan, Italy; (S.P.); (S.D.)
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Ta N, Jiang X, Zhang Y, Wang H. Ferroptosis as a promising therapeutic strategy for melanoma. Front Pharmacol 2023; 14:1252567. [PMID: 37795022 PMCID: PMC10546212 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1252567] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/06/2023] Open
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Malignant melanoma (MM) is the most common and deadliest type of skin cancer and is associated with high mortality rates across all races and ethnicities. Although present treatment options combined with surgery provide short-term clinical benefit in patients and early diagnosis of non-metastatic MM significantly increases the probability of survival, no efficacious treatments are available for MM. The etiology and pathogenesis of MM are complex. Acquired drug resistance is associated with a pool prognosis in patients with advanced-stage MM. Thus, these patients require new therapeutic strategies to improve their treatment response and prognosis. Multiple studies have revealed that ferroptosis, a non-apoptotic form of regulated cell death (RCD) characterized by iron dependant lipid peroxidation, can prevent the development of MM. Recent studies have indicated that targeting ferroptosis is a promising treatment strategy for MM. This review article summarizes the core mechanisms underlying the development of ferroptosis in MM cells and its potential role as a therapeutic target in MM. We emphasize the emerging types of small molecules inducing ferroptosis pathways by boosting the antitumor activity of BRAFi and immunotherapy and uncover their beneficial effects to treat MM. We also summarize the application of nanosensitizer-mediated unique dynamic therapeutic strategies and ferroptosis-based nanodrug targeting strategies as therapeutic options for MM. This review suggests that pharmacological induction of ferroptosis may be a potential therapeutic target for MM.
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- Na Ta
- Department of Neurosurgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Chifeng University, Chifeng, China
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Basic Medicine, Chifeng University Health Science Center, Chifeng, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Chifeng University, Chifeng, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin’s Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Department of Pancreatic Cancer, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, Tianjin, China
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Wang X, Zhu L, Zhou J, Zhao L, Li J, Liu C. Drug-loaded hybrid hydrogels for sonodynamic-chemodyanmic therapy and tumor metastasis suppression. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1281157. [PMID: 37790250 PMCID: PMC10544978 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1281157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 10/05/2023] Open
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Introduction: Although various therapies have been adopted to treat cancer, metastasis of tumor cells still is a big challenge that compromises therapeutic benefits. Methods: We herein report an injectable drug-loaded hybrid hydrogel that can achieve sonodynamic therapy (SDT) and chemodyanmic therapy (CDT) combined action and suppression of tumor metastasis. This alginate (ALG)-based hydrogel (termed as AMPS) contains manganese dioxide (MnO2) nanoparticles as the CDT agents, an organic polymer as the sonosensitizer, and a SIS3 drug as metastasis inhibitor. Results: AMPS is formed via the chelation of ALG by Ca2+ in tumor microenvironment, in which MnO2 nanoparticles mediate CDT via Fenton-like reaction and the organic polymers enable SDT under ultrasound (US) irradiation by generating singlet oxygen (1O2), allowing for combinational action of CDT and SDT. In addition, SIS3 is released from AMPS hydrogels to inhibit the metastasis of tumor cells. As such, the AMPS enables a combinational action of SDT and CDT to greatly inhibit the growths of subcutaneous tumors in living mice and also completely suppress the tumor metastasis in lungs and livers. Conclusion: This study thus offers a hybrid hydrogel platform for combinational therapy and metastasis suppression simultaneously.
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- Xiaoying Wang
- Office of Hospital Infection and Disease Control and Prevention, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- College of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, China
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- College of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- College of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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