A Multifunctional Nanoplatform Based on Fenton-like and Russell Reactions of Cu, Mn Bimetallic Ions Synergistically Enhanced ROS Stress for Improved Chemodynamic Therapy

Chemodynamic therapy (CDT) based intracellular chemical reactions to produce highly cytotoxic reactive oxygen species has received wide attention. However, low efficiency of single CDT in weakly acidic pH and glutathione (GSH) overexpressed tumor cells has limited its clinical application. For this study were prepared two-dimensional metal-organic framework (MOF) to improve CDT efficiency based on the combined action of bimetallic CDT, consumption of overexpressed glutathione (GSH) in cells, folic acid (FA) induced tumor targeting and triphenylphosphine (TPP) induced mitochondrial targeting. With the use of Cu(II) as the central ion and tetrakis(4-carboxyphenyl)porphyrin (TCPP) as the ligand, two-dimensional Cu-MOF nanosheets were prepared, which were surface modified by manganese dioxide based on the in situ redox reaction between poly(allylamine hydrochloride) (PAH) and KMnO4 to obtain Cu-MOF@MnO2. Then FA and TPP were coupled with the nanosheets to form the title nanoplatform. Comprehensive physiochemical research has suggested that Cu(II) and MnO2 constituents in the nanoplatform could consume intracellular GSH and hydrogen peroxide to generate hydroxyl radicals through a Fenton-like reaction; meanwhile Cu(II) could undergo a Russell reaction to produce cytotoxic singlet oxygen. Detailed in vitro and in vivo biological experiments have revealed a good biosafety profile and a high tumor suppression effect. Therefore, the present research has realized multiple and efficient CDT effects with the aid of the sequential targeting of FA/TPP, also providing a strategy for the development of CDT drugs based on polymetallic organic frameworks.

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This study developed a nanoplatform based on two-dimensional metal-organic frameworks for improved chemodynamic therapy (CDT). The nanoplatform combined bimetallic CDT, glutathione consumption, tumor targeting, and mitochondrial targeting. The nanoplatform showed high efficiency in generating reactive oxygen species and achieved a significant tumor suppression effect.