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Xu Y, Teng C, Wang Y, Chen D, Yin D, Yan L. Self-enhanced regulation of stable organic radicals with polypeptide nanoparticles for mild second near-infrared phototheranostics. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 669:578-589. [PMID: 38729006 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.05.032] [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: 03/17/2024] [Revised: 04/30/2024] [Accepted: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024]
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Stable organic radicals have emerged as a promising option to enhance fluorescence quantum yield (QY), gaining traction in medical treatment due to their unique electronic transitions from the ground state (D0) to the doublet excited state (D1). We synthesized a stable dicyanomethyl radical with a NIR-II fluorescence QY of 0.86 %, surpassing many NIR-II organic dyes. Subsequently, amphiphilic polymer-encapsulated nanoparticles (NPs) containing the radical were created, achieving a NIR-II fluorescence QY of 0.32 %, facilitating high-contrast bio-imaging. These CNPPs exhibit self-enhanced photothermal properties, elevating photothermal conversion efficiency (PCE) from 43.5 % to 57.5 % under 915 nm laser irradiation. This advancement enables more efficient photothermal therapy (PTT) with lower dye concentrations and reduced laser power, enhancing both feasibility and safety. Through regular fractionated mild photothermal therapy, we observed the release of damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs) and an increase in cytokine expression, culminating in combined mild phototherapy (m-PTT)-mediated immunogenic cell death (ICD). Consequently, we developed an immunostimulatory tumor vaccine, showcasing a novel approach for refining photothermal agents (PTA) and optimizing the PTT process.
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- Yixuan Xu
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China. Hefei, Jinzai road 96. 230026, Anhui, PR China; Key Laboratory of Precision and Intelligent Chemistry, and Department of Chemical Physics, University of Science and Technology of China. Hefei, Jinzai road 96. 230026, Anhui, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Precision and Intelligent Chemistry, and Department of Chemical Physics, University of Science and Technology of China. Hefei, Jinzai road 96. 230026, Anhui, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Precision and Intelligent Chemistry, and Department of Chemical Physics, University of Science and Technology of China. Hefei, Jinzai road 96. 230026, Anhui, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Precision and Intelligent Chemistry, and Department of Chemical Physics, University of Science and Technology of China. Hefei, Jinzai road 96. 230026, Anhui, PR China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China. Hefei, Jinzai road 96. 230026, Anhui, PR China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China. Hefei, Jinzai road 96. 230026, Anhui, PR China; Key Laboratory of Precision and Intelligent Chemistry, and Department of Chemical Physics, University of Science and Technology of China. Hefei, Jinzai road 96. 230026, Anhui, PR China.
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Wang J, Ma J, Xie F, Miao F, lv L, Huang Y, Zhang X, Yu J, Tai Z, Zhu Q, Bao L. Immunogenic cell death-based cancer vaccines: promising prospect in cancer therapy. Front Immunol 2024; 15:1389173. [PMID: 38745666 PMCID: PMC11092378 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1389173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2024] [Accepted: 04/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024] Open
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Tumor immunotherapy is a promising approach for addressing the limitations of conventional tumor treatments, such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy, which often have side effects and fail to prevent recurrence and metastasis. However, the effectiveness and sustainability of immune activation in tumor immunotherapy remain challenging. Tumor immunogenic cell death, characterized by the release of immunogenic substances, damage associated molecular patterns (DAMPs), and tumor associated antigens, from dying tumor cells (DTCs), offers a potential solution. By enhancing the immunogenicity of DTCs through the inclusion of more immunogenic antigens and stimulating factors, immunogenic cell death (ICD) based cancer vaccines can be developed as a powerful tool for immunotherapy. Integrating ICD nanoinducers into conventional treatments like chemotherapy, photodynamic therapy, photothermal therapy, sonodynamic therapy, and radiotherapy presents a novel strategy to enhance treatment efficacy and potentially improve patient outcomes. Preclinical research has identified numerous potential ICD inducers. However, effectively translating these findings into clinically relevant applications remains a critical challenge. This review aims to contribute to this endeavor by providing valuable insights into the in vitro preparation of ICD-based cancer vaccines. We explored established tools for ICD induction, followed by an exploration of personalized ICD induction strategies and vaccine designs. By sharing this knowledge, we hope to stimulate further development and advancement in the field of ICD-based cancer vaccines.
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- Jiandong Wang
- School of Pharmacy, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, Anhui, China
- Department of Pharmacy, Third Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of External Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of External Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Third Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of External Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Third Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Third Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of External Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, Anhui, China
- Department of Pharmacy, Third Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of External Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of External Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Third Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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Zhou ZH, Zhou XY, Zhang YY, Zhao TC, Li J, Zhong LP, Pang YC. Macrophage-Capturing Self-Assembly Photosensitizer Nanoparticles Induces Immune Microenvironment Re-Programming and Golgi-Responsive Immunogenic Cell Death in Head and Neck Carcinoma. Adv Healthc Mater 2024:e2400012. [PMID: 38553781 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202400012] [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: 01/02/2024] [Revised: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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Head and neck carcinoma treatment is shifted toward the combination of therapy causing immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) and immunogenic cell death. In this study, a CSFRi-chimeric TAMCSFR+-targeting extracellular vesicle (EV@CSFRi) platform is developed and designed an intracellular protoporphyrin conjugated with RVRR peptide sequence for furin-cleavage to perform Golgi-targeting and generating ROS (GT-RG). The graphical abstract illustrates the self-assembly of GT-RG nanoparticles into nanofiber through the hydrophily of RVRR and hydrophobicity of RG, and the red line indicates the site of furin cleavage. As is shown in the Graphical abstract, the Golgi-targeting Protoporphyrin-RVRR platform is composed with CSFRi-chimeric extracellular vesicles and forms the tumor-responsive TAM-reprogramming bilayers (GT-RGEV@CSFRi). The GT-RGEV@CSFRi acted as a multifunctional theranostic platform, which can induce immunogenic cell death and further help modulate TAM, thus suppressing the HNC xenograft model by combination therapy with anti-PD-1.
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- Zhi-Hang Zhou
- Department of Stomatology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200040, China
- Department of Oral Pathology, Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, P. R. China
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial-Head and Neck Oncology, Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial-Head and Neck Oncology, Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology & Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center of Stomatology, Shanghai, 200011, China
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- Department of Oral Pathology, Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, P. R. China
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- Department of Stomatology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200040, China
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- Department of Oral Pathology, Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, P. R. China
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- Department of Stomatology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200040, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200072, China
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Jiang C, Sun Y, Li G, Zhou T, Wang Q, Zhang J, Song Y, Xu W, A L. Magnetic Hydroxyapatite-Coated Iron-Chromium Microspheres for Dental Surface Polishing and Plaque Removal. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:5554-5567. [PMID: 38278767 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c16398] [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: 01/28/2024]
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This research aimed to engineer magnetic hydroxyapatite-coated iron-chromium (HAp-FeCr) microspheres to enhance dental surface polishing and plaque elimination. Utilizing a tailored sol-gel approach, the HAp-FeCr microspheres were synthesized and exhaustively characterized via scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, ζ-potential, X-ray diffractometry, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy methodologies. Key findings showcased that these microspheres retained their magnetic properties post-HAp coating, as evidenced by the magnetization curves. An innovative magnetic polishing system was developed, incorporating these microspheres and a 2000 rpm magnet. Comparative evaluations between traditional air-powder polishing and the proposed magnetic technique demonstrated the latter's superiority. Notably, the magnetic polishing led to a substantial reduction in dental plaque on the tooth surface, decreasing bacterial adhesion and early biofilm formation by Streptococcus gordonii and Lactobacillus acidophilus, where the most pronounced effects were observed in samples with elevated HAp content. A significant 60% reduction in dental plaque was achieved with the magnetic method relative to air-powder polishing. Furthermore, the HAp-FeCr microspheres' biocompatibility was verified through cytotoxicity tests and animal studies. In essence, the magnetic HAp-FeCr microspheres present a novel and efficient strategy for dental treatments, holding immense potential for improving oral health.
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- Cong Jiang
- Department of Oral Implantology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China
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- Department of Oral Implantology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China
- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Sciences and Technology for Stomatology Nanoengineering, Changchun 130021, China
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- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials, Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China
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- Department of Oral Implantology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China
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- Department of Periodontology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China
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- Department of Periodontology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China
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- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials, Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China
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- Department of Periodontology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China
- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Sciences and Technology for Stomatology Nanoengineering, Changchun 130021, China
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- Department of Oral Implantology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China
- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Sciences and Technology for Stomatology Nanoengineering, Changchun 130021, China
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Bashiru M, Macchi S, Forson M, Khan A, Ishtiaq A, Oyebade A, Jalihal A, Ali N, Griffin RJ, Oyelere AK, Hooshmand N, Siraj N. Doxorubicin-Based Ionic Nanomedicines for Combined Chemo-Phototherapy of Cancer. ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS 2024; 7:2176-2189. [PMID: 38410412 PMCID: PMC10896075 DOI: 10.1021/acsanm.3c05464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/28/2024]
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Synergistic combination therapy approach offers lots of options for delivery of materials with anticancer properties, which is a very promising strategy to treat a variety of malignant lesions with enhanced therapeutic efficacy. The current study involves a detailed investigation of combination ionic nanomedicines where a chemotherapeutic drug is coupled with a photothermal agent to attain dual mechanisms (chemotherapy (chemo) and photothermal therapy (PTT)) to improve the drug's efficacy. An FDA-approved Doxorubicin hydrochloride (DOX·HCl) is electrostatically attached with a near-infrared cyanine dye (ICG, IR783, and IR820), which serves as a PTT drug using ionic liquid chemistry to develop three ionic material (IM)-based chemo-PTT drugs. Carrier-free ionic nanomedicines (INMs) are derived from ionic materials (IMs). The photophysical properties of the developed combination IMs and their INMs were studied in depth. The phototherapeutic efficiency of the combination drugs was evaluated by measuring the photothermal conversion efficiency and singlet-oxygen quantum yield. The improved photophysical properties of the combination nanomedicines in comparison to their parent compounds significantly enhanced INMs' photothermal efficiency. Cellular uptake, dark and light toxicity studies, and cell death mechanisms of the chemo-PTT nanoparticles were also studied in vitro. The combination INMs exhibited enhanced cytotoxicity compared to their respective parent compounds. Moreover, the apoptosis cell death mechanism was almost doubled for combination nanomedicine than the free DOX, which is attributed to enhanced cellular uptake. Examination of the combination index and improved in vitro cytotoxicity results revealed a great synergy between chemo and PTT drugs in the developed combination nanomedicines.
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- Mujeebat Bashiru
- Department of Chemistry, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, Arkansas 72204, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, Arkansas 72204, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, Arkansas 72204, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, Arkansas 72204, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, Arkansas 72204, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, Arkansas 72204, United States
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- Department of Biology, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, Arkansas 72204, United States
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Arkansas Nanomedicine Center, Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205, United States
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- School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Parker H. Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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- Laser Dynamics Laboratory, School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, Arkansas 72204, United States
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Xi Y, Chen L, Tang J, Yu B, Shen W, Niu X. Amplifying "eat me signal" by immunogenic cell death for potentiating cancer immunotherapy. Immunol Rev 2024; 321:94-114. [PMID: 37550950 DOI: 10.1111/imr.13251] [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: 05/18/2023] [Revised: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 07/15/2023] [Indexed: 08/09/2023]
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Immunogenic cell death (ICD) is a unique mode of cell death, which can release immunogenic damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs) and tumor-associated antigens to trigger long-term protective antitumor immune responses. Thus, amplifying "eat me signal" during tumor ICD cascade is critical for cancer immunotherapy. Some therapies (radiotherapy, photodynamic therapy (PDT), photothermal therapy (PTT), etc.) and inducers (chemotherapeutic agents, etc.) have enabled to initiate and/or facilitate ICD and activate antitumor immune responses. Recently, nanostructure-based drug delivery systems have been synthesized for inducing ICD through combining treatment of chemotherapeutic agents, photosensitizers for PDT, photothermal transformation agents for PTT, radiosensitizers for radiotherapy, etc., which can release loaded agents at an appropriate dosage in the designated place at the appropriate time, contributing to higher efficiency and lower toxicity. Also, immunotherapeutic agents in combination with nanostructure-based drug delivery systems can produce synergetic antitumor effects, thus potentiating immunotherapy. Overall, our review outlines the emerging ICD inducers, and nanostructure drug delivery systems loading diverse agents to evoke ICD through chemoradiotherapy, PDT, and PTT or combining immunotherapeutic agents. Moreover, we discuss the prospects and challenges of harnessing ICD induction-based immunotherapy, and highlight the significance of multidisciplinary and interprofessional collaboration to promote the optimal translation of this treatment strategy.
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- Yong Xi
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Ningbo Medical Center Lihuili Hospital, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
- China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Ningbo Medical Center Lihuili Hospital, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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Ren Q, Zhang X, Sheng Y, Yu N, Li M, Chen Z. Phytic acid-Cu 2+ framework/Cu 2-xS nanocomposites with heat-shock protein down-modulation ability for enhanced multimodal combination therapy. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 652:2116-2126. [PMID: 37703681 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.09.024] [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: 05/31/2023] [Revised: 08/31/2023] [Accepted: 09/04/2023] [Indexed: 09/15/2023]
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Mild-temperature photothermal therapy (mPTT) has shown some advantages over traditional photothermal therapy, such as reducing the damage to surrounding healthy tissues and minimizing side effects. Nevertheless, cancer cells can easily repair damage caused by mild hyperthermia due to heat shock proteins (HSPs). Thus, it is imperative to maximize the mPTT efficiency by down-regulating HSPs overexpression and combining other cancer treatments. Herein, we report the synthesis of phytic acid (PA)-Cu2+ framework/copper sulfide (Cu2-xS) nanocomposites (abbreviated as PA-Cu/Cu2-xS NPs) as the novel therapeutic platform that can down-regulate HSPs overexpression for enhanced multimodal mPTT/chemodynamic therapy (CDT)/chemotherapy. PA-Cu/Cu2-xS NPs were prepared through self-assembly and in-situ vulcanization strategy, resulting in irregular-shaped particles with an approximate size of 100 nm. PA-Cu/Cu2-xS NPs display a plasmon effect from Cu2-xS, which enhances near-infrared (NIR) absorption and possesses excellent photothermal conversion efficiency (41.7%). Moreover, PA-Cu/Cu2-xS NPs exhibit Fenton-like reaction activity resulting from the Cu ions for CDT, and the reaction activity can be further improved 1.3 times due to mild hyperthermia during mPTT. Furthermore, the generated hydroxyl radical (•OH) can effectively decrease HSPs level to enhance mPTT. PA-Cu/Cu2-xS NPs can also serve as a drug delivery system, and they are capable of loading doxorubicin (DOX) with a loading ability (20.7%). Combining mPTT/CDT/chemotherapy exhibits significant inhibition of tumor growth. This approach can serve as a basis for designing more exquisite platforms that combine mPTT with other therapies to achieve more effective cancer treatment.
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- Qian Ren
- Department of Interventional and Vascular Surgery, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200072, China; State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Department of Interventional and Vascular Surgery, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200072, China
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- Department of Interventional and Vascular Surgery, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200072, China; State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China.
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Teng Y, Gao L, Mäkitie AA, Florek E, Czarnywojtek A, Saba NF, Ferlito A. Iron, Ferroptosis, and Head and Neck Cancer. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:15127. [PMID: 37894808 PMCID: PMC10606477 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242015127] [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: 09/16/2023] [Revised: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Ferroptosis is an iron-dependent regulatory form of cell death characterized by the accumulation of intracellular reactive oxygen species and lipid peroxidation. It plays a critical role not only in promoting drug resistance in tumors, but also in shaping therapeutic approaches for various malignancies. This review aims to elucidate the relationship between ferroptosis and head and neck cancer treatment by discussing its conceptual framework, mechanism of action, functional aspects, and implications for tumor therapy. In addition, this review consolidates strategies aimed at improving the efficacy of head and neck cancer treatment through modulation of ferroptosis, herein serving as a valuable reference for advancing the treatment landscape for this patient population.
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- Yong Teng
- Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA;
- Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Chinese Medicine, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China;
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Research Program in Systems Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, FI-00014 Helsinki, Finland;
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- Laboratory of Environmental Research, Department of Toxicology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-631 Poznan, Poland;
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- Department of Pharmacology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-806 Poznan, Poland;
- Department of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Internal Medicine, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Przybyszewskiego 49, 60-355 Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA;
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- Coordinator of the International Head and Neck Scientific Group, 35125 Padua, Italy;
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Chuan D, Fan R, Chen B, Ren Y, Mu M, Chen H, Zou B, Dong H, Tong A, Guo G. Lipid-Polymer Hybrid Nanoparticles with Both PD-L1 Knockdown and Mild Photothermal Effect for Tumor Photothermal Immunotherapy. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:42209-42226. [PMID: 37605506 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c07648] [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: 08/23/2023]
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In developing countries, the incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC) is on the rise. The combination of programmed cell death ligand-1 (PD-L1) siRNA (siPD-L1) and mild photothermal therapy (PTT) is a promising strategy for CRC treatment. In this study, dopamine-modified polyethylenimine (PEI) was prepared to fabricate an IR780 and siPD-L1 codelivery lipid-polymer hybrid nanoparticle (lip@PSD-siP) for the photothermal immunotherapy of CRC. The modification of dopamine can significantly reduce the cytotoxicity of PEI. lip@PSD-siP can be effectively taken up by CT26 cells and successfully escaped from lysosomes after entering the cells for 4 h. After CT26 cells were transfected with lip@PSD-siP, the PD-L1 positive cell rate decreased by 82.4%, and its PD-L1 knockdown effect was significantly stronger than the positive control Lipo3000-siP. In vivo studies showed that lip@PSD-siP-mediated mild PTT and efficient PD-L1 knockdown exhibited primary and distal tumor inhibition, metastasis delay, and rechallenged tumor inhibition. The treatment with lip@PSD-siP significantly promoted the maturation of dendritic cells in lymph nodes. The amount of T cell infiltration in the tumor tissues increased significantly, and the frequency of CD8+ T cells and CD4+ T cells was significantly higher than that of other groups. The percentage of immunosuppressive regulatory cells (Tregs) in the tumor tissue on the treatment side decreased by 88% compared to the PBS group, and the proportion of CD8+CD69+ T cells in the distal tumor tissue was 2.8 times that of the PBS group. The memory T cells of mice in the long-term antitumor model were analyzed. The results showed that after treatment with lip@PSD-siP, the frequency of effector memory T cells (Tem cells) significantly increased, suggesting the formation of immune memory.
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- Di Chuan
- Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center and State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center and State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center and State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center and State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center and State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center and State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Thoracic Oncology and Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center and State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center and State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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Cui S, Liu H, Cui G. Nanoparticles as drug delivery systems in the treatment of oral squamous cell carcinoma: current status and recent progression. Front Pharmacol 2023; 14:1176422. [PMID: 37292147 PMCID: PMC10244499 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1176422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/10/2023] Open
Abstract
Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is a common human malignancy with an estimated incidence of around 377,713 new cases worldwide in 2020. Despite the advance in clinical management, some of OSCC patients still miss the opportunity of completable resection of tumor, and have to accept medical therapies, e.g., chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or immunotherapy when the disease develops into the advanced stage. However, these therapies have been reported to be far from ideal due to the low efficiency of conventional delivery approaches. To obtain a better therapeutic effect, considerable attempts have been made toward to develop an effective drug delivery system (DDS). Nanoparticles (NPs) including inorganic NPs, polymer NPs, lipid NP, extracellular vesicles and cell membrane-based NPs have been evaluated as the better DDS candidates that can specifically accumulate in the tumor microenvironment along with a large amount of blood vessels. Emerging evidence suggested that NPs formulated with anticancer drugs including chemotherapeutic drugs, radiotherapy and immunotarget antibodies could remarkably improve the release and increase concentration of these drugs at the tumor site and show a better therapeutic efficacy, suggesting that NPs might serve as promising DDSs in the treatment of OSCC. Therefore, we have conducted this review to summarize recent progression and current status of diverse NPs as DDSs in this research field.
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Affiliation(s)
- Shuxia Cui
- Henan Stomatological Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Faculty of Health Science, Campus Levanger, Nord University, Levanger, Norway
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