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Biodegradable magnesium alloy with eddy thermal effect for effective and accurate magnetic hyperthermia ablation of tumors

Nailin Yang et al.

Summary: Magnetic hyperthermia therapy using magnesium alloy for tumor ablation demonstrates effective results both in vitro and in vivo, showing strong heating performance and excellent biocompatibility. This non-magnetic biodegradable material could be a promising candidate for clinical applications in tumor treatment.

NATIONAL SCIENCE REVIEW (2021)

Review Engineering, Biomedical

Internally Responsive Nanomaterials for Activatable Multimodal Imaging of Cancer

Zachary T. Rosenkrans et al.

Summary: Advancements in technology and nanomedicine have led to the development of nanoparticles capable of multimodal imaging with internal stimulus response, improving image contrast for cancer detection. By utilizing stimuli within the tumor microenvironment, such as pH gradients and enzyme overproduction, these nanomaterials can enhance imaging capabilities effectively.

ADVANCED HEALTHCARE MATERIALS (2021)

Review Pharmacology & Pharmacy

Biomembrane-based nanostructures for cancer targeting and therapy: From synthetic liposomes to natural biomembranes and membrane-vesicles

Jing Wang et al.

Summary: The translational success of liposomes in chemotherapeutics has shown the potential of biomembrane-based nanostructures in drug delivery, while efforts are also being made in utilizing naturally derived lipid membranes for anti-cancer therapies. Despite differences in production and composition, the common phospholipid bilayer structure allows for modification and functionalization of liposomes, cell membrane-derived nanomaterials, and extracellular vesicles to combat challenges in tumor-targeted drug delivery. The review summarizes recent advancements in engineering membrane-derived nanostructures with intelligent modules for targeting tumor cells and the microenvironment in fighting malignancy, and discusses the potential of enhancing cancer therapy by combining engineered functionalities with naturally occurring activity.

ADVANCED DRUG DELIVERY REVIEWS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

ZnS@BSA Nanoclusters Potentiate Efficacy of Cancer Immunotherapy

Dong Cen et al.

Summary: This study demonstrated that ZnS@BSA nanoclusters, synthesized through a self-assembly approach, significantly enhance cGAS/STING signals by releasing zinc ions in the acidic tumor microenvironment, leading to improved immunotherapy efficacy against hepatocellular carcinoma.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Activatable NIR-II Plasmonic Nanotheranostics for Efficient Photoacoustic Imaging and Photothermal Cancer Therapy

Chunyu Zhou et al.

Summary: The study presents a transformable chain structure based on gold nanochains that can be activated in the tumor microenvironment, exhibiting strong NIR-II absorption and excellent properties for tumor treatment.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Photogenerated Holes Mediated Nitric Oxide Production for Hypoxic Tumor Treatment

Xiao Fang et al.

Summary: The study introduces a NO-based phototherapeutic strategy for hypoxic tumors using photogenerated holes to oxidize water into H2O2, subsequently producing NO. In vitro and in vivo experiments demonstrated that this strategy induced cancer cell apoptosis, paving the way for the development of NO therapeutic strategies.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2021)

Article Engineering, Biomedical

Multifunctional carbon monoxide nanogenerator as immunogenic cell death drugs with enhanced antitumor immunity and antimetastatic effect

Xiao Xiao et al.

Summary: This study discusses the use of CO gas therapy to enhance anti-tumor immunity, integrating gas therapy and immunotherapy into a photocatalytic nanogenerator. The approach effectively induces immunogenic cell death (ICD), boosts immune responses, and activates immune cells, leading to an enhanced immune effect when combined with Immune Checkpoint Blockade (ICB). This in-situ photocatalytic CO therapy strategy avoids toxicity from CO leakage and offers a new method for designing novel ICD inducers.

BIOMATERIALS (2021)

Article Pharmacology & Pharmacy

Lipid-encapsulated upconversion nanoparticle for near-infrared light-mediated carbon monoxide release for cancer gas therapy

Yaw Opoku-Damoah et al.

Summary: The research developed a versatile nanosystem capable of delivering carbon monoxide gasotransmitter in the form of a photo-responsive carbon monoxide-releasing molecule for targeted cancer therapy. The synthesized delivery system showed efficient release of CO upon near infrared light excitation, leading to cytotoxicity in cancer cells through ROS production and cell apoptosis. Therefore, the study highlights the potential of an NIR-mediated UCNP-based CORM prodrug delivery system for targeted cancer gas therapy.

EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICS AND BIOPHARMACEUTICS (2021)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Remodeling endogenous H2S microenvironment in colon cancer to enhance chemodynamic therapy

Donglin Liu et al.

Summary: Chemodynamic therapy (CDT) is a minimally invasive treatment with high selectivity and promising clinical application, but it lacks effectiveness in inhibiting the growth of colon cancer due to the strongly reducing tumor microenvironment. A new strategy utilizing CuFe2O4 nanoparticles to deplete endogenous H2S and enhance CDT has been proposed, showing significant synergistic effects on improving the performance of CDT for colon cancer.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Hypoxia-Triggered Self-Assembly of Ultrasmall Iron Oxide Nanoparticles to Amplify the Imaging Signal of a Tumor

Huige Zhou et al.

Summary: Hypoxia is common in solid tumors and affects tumor response to therapy. Understanding tumor hypoxia distribution is crucial for personalized treatment. A novel hypoxia imaging probe provides dual-mode imaging in vivo, enhancing detection of hypoxic regions in solid tumors.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2021)

Review Cell Biology

Ferroptosis: mechanisms, biology and role in disease

Xuejun Jiang et al.

Summary: Ferroptosis, as a form of regulated cell death driven by iron-dependent phospholipid peroxidation, has seen significant growth in research in recent years. Studies have focused on molecular mechanisms, regulation, and functions of ferroptosis, linking this cell death modality to various pathologies and proposing its roles in normal physiology and potential therapeutic targeting.

NATURE REVIEWS MOLECULAR CELL BIOLOGY (2021)

Review Cell Biology

Aluminium adjuvants in vaccines-A way to modulate the immune response

Ravi Danielsson et al.

Summary: Aluminium salts have been used in vaccines as adjuvants for almost a century, but the mechanisms behind the immune stimulating properties are still not fully understood. A persistent intracellular presence of aluminium ions over an extended time may affect the functionality of sentinel cells of the innate immune system, inducing polarization and activation. The immune stimulating properties of aluminium adjuvants are presumably mediated by several discrete events, with a persistent intracellular presence of aluminium ions being a key factor.

SEMINARS IN CELL & DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY (2021)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Nitroreductase-Induced Aggregation of Gold Nanoparticles for Off-On Photoacoustic Imaging of Tumor Hypoxia

Xin Li et al.

Summary: Hypoxia-responsive gold nanoparticles were designed as a potential diagnostic agent for precise cancer treatment, showing enhanced photoacoustic signal in hypoxic conditions through aggregation and spectral shift.

JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL NANOTECHNOLOGY (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Harnessing Endogenous Stimuli for Responsive Materials in Theranostics

Alexander B. Cook et al.

Summary: Materials that respond to endogenous stimuli play a crucial role in enhancing spatiotemporal control in biomedical applications. These materials can be designed to undergo morphological or chemical changes in response to specific biological cues, offering promising opportunities for improving therapeutic efficacy and developing personalized healthcare systems. They can be engineered across different length scales to respond to endogenous signals such as enzymes, pH, glucose, and hold great potential for a wide range of applications.

ACS NANO (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

An Acidity-Unlocked Magnetic Nanoplatform Enables Self-Boosting ROS Generation through Upregulation of Lactate for Imaging-Guided Highly Specific Chemodynamic Therapy

Linan Shi et al.

Summary: A novel nanoplatform was developed in this study, which can achieve high-efficient tumor-specific catalytic anticancer treatment in acidic tumor microenvironments through a cyclic amplification strategy, leading to enhanced Fenton-like reaction. Ultimately, this smart nanoplatform enables self-boosting generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), inducing strong intracellular oxidative stress, and resulting in substantial anticancer outcomes in vivo.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2021)

Article Biophysics

Advances in inorganic-based colloidal nanovehicles functionalized for nitric oxide delivery

Lianjiang Tan et al.

Summary: The review highlights the development of functionalized colloidal nanovehicles for NO delivery, utilizing various nanomaterials as carriers for NO donors to achieve controlled NO release. These nanovehicles hold great potential in various therapeutic applications, including cancer therapy.

COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES (2021)

Review Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear

Titanium-based nanomaterials for cancer theranostics

Xianwen Wang et al.

Summary: Research on titanium-based nanomaterials has expanded to the field of biomedicine, showing potential in cancer theranostics by offering versatile platforms for multiple therapies and imaging techniques. Combination therapy with titanium-based nanomaterials has been effective in enhancing therapeutic outcomes and reducing side effects.

COORDINATION CHEMISTRY REVIEWS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Biodegradable Upconversion Nanoparticles Induce Pyroptosis for Cancer Immunotherapy

Binbin Ding et al.

Summary: This study proposes biodegradable K3ZrF7:Yb/Er upconversion nanoparticles (ZrNPs) as pyroptosis inducers for cancer immunotherapy, which can release ions to induce intracellular osmotic imbalance and trigger cell death mechanisms. In vivo tests confirm that ZrNPs-induced pyroptosis exhibits superior antitumor immunity activity, inhibiting tumor growth and pulmonary metastasis.

NANO LETTERS (2021)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Ferritin-based targeted delivery of arsenic to diverse leukaemia types confers strong anti-leukaemia therapeutic effects

Changlong Wang et al.

Summary: Trivalent arsenic (As-III) is effective in treating acute promyelocytic leukemia, but its limitations include low effective concentrations in leukemia cells and off-target cytotoxicity. Researchers designed a ferritin-based As nanomedicine, As@Fn, that targets leukemia cells expressing CD71 with high affinity, demonstrating improved efficacy in different leukemia types in animal models.

NATURE NANOTECHNOLOGY (2021)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Amplifying STING activation by cyclic dinucleotide-manganese particles for local and systemic cancer metalloimmunotherapy

Xiaoqi Sun et al.

Summary: Metalloimmunotherapy utilizes metal ions to amplify the anti-tumour immune response promoted by STING agonists, forming nanoparticles that effectively deliver STING agonists and achieve remarkable therapeutic efficacy in multiple tumour models. This work highlights the great potential of coordination nanomedicine for metalloimmunotherapy.

NATURE NANOTECHNOLOGY (2021)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Molybdenum derived from nanomaterials incorporates into molybdenum enzymes and affects their activities in vivo

Mingjing Cao et al.

Summary: Understanding the in vivo biotransformation of nanomaterials, such as molybdenum derived from MoS2, can shed light on their long-term effects on liver metabolism. Through a combination of in vivo experiments and molecular dynamics simulations, the study reveals that the biodistribution of molybdenum is mediated by protein coronas, mainly with apolipoprotein E, leading to increased enzyme activities in the liver. The findings suggest that nanomaterials consisting of essential trace elements may be converted into active biological molecules in organisms.

NATURE NANOTECHNOLOGY (2021)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

A nanounit strategy reverses immune suppression of exosomal PD-L1 and is associated with enhanced ferroptosis

Guohao Wang et al.

Summary: This study reveals the ability of exosomal PD-L1 to inhibit T cell activity and confer resistance to immune checkpoint blockade therapy. By combining an exosome inhibitor and a ferroptosis inducer in a nanotherapy, the response to anti-tumor immune responses is enhanced, particularly in the context of PD-L1 checkpoint blockade.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2021)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Theranostic near-infrared-IIb emitting nanoprobes for promoting immunogenic radiotherapy and abscopal effects against cancer metastasis

Hao Li et al.

Summary: A nanoprobe based on NIR-IIb emitting quantum dots was designed to alleviate hypoxia in the tumor microenvironment, enhancing precision and efficacy of radiotherapy, and promoting anti-tumor immune responses.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2021)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Nanomedicine enables autophagy-enhanced cancer-cell ferroptosis

Jiacai Yang et al.

Summary: This study presents an intriguing nanomedicine strategy for achieving autophagy-enhanced ferroptosis in cancer therapy. The construction of trehalose-loaded mSiO(2)@MnOx-mPEG nanoparticles allowed for the induction of cancer-cell ferroptosis by deactivating GPX4 and subsequent autophagy by trehalose release, leading to a substantial antitumor effect in vitro and in vivo.

SCIENCE BULLETIN (2021)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Anti-Tumor Metastasis via Platelet Inhibitor Combined with Photothermal Therapy under Activatable Fluorescence/Magnetic Resonance Bimodal Imaging Guidance

Xu Zhang et al.

Summary: A multi-stimuli-responsive nanosystem was developed for targeted photothermal therapy of tumors, with features including pH/reduction/NIR light-responsive drug release. The system showed significant anticancer efficacy in experiments, resulting in ablation of primary tumor cells and effective suppression of distant metastasis.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Metal-Organic Frameworks Enhance Biomimetic Cascade Catalysis for Biosensing

Weiqing Xu et al.

Summary: Biological cascade catalysis involving multiple enzymes guides efficient and selective substrate transformations in vivo, with MOFs and nanozymes being widely used to enhance enzyme stability. Breakthroughs have been made in sensitive detection of various targets through diverse signal output modes, demonstrating the potential of MOFs in cascade reaction systems.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Two-Photon CQDs-Based Dual-Mode Nanoprobe for Fluorescence Imaging and Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Intracellular Wide pH

Hongmei Zhong et al.

Summary: Dual-mode imaging, combining TP fluorescence imaging and MRI, shows promise in improving accuracy for early disease diagnosis, especially in pH-related diagnosis and treatment, with great potential to enhance clinical efficacy.

ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (2021)

Article Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

Zinc oxide nanosphere for hydrogen sulfide scavenging and ferroptosis of colorectal cancer

Xiang Pan et al.

Summary: In colorectal cancer, the excessive concentration of H2S can be effectively reduced by a zinc oxide coated virus-like silica nanoparticles (VZnO), leading to tumor inhibition through activating ferroptosis. This nanoplatform shows low toxicity and high safety in colorectal cancer treatment, and does not have therapeutic effects on other non H2S rich cancers.

JOURNAL OF NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY (2021)

Article Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

Intrinsic nucleus-targeted ultra-small metal-organic framework for the type I sonodynamic treatment of orthotopic pancreatic carcinoma

Tao Zhang et al.

Summary: The nucleus-targeted ultra-small Ti-TCPP MOF developed in this study represents an effective approach to enhanced SDT treatment of tumors in response to low-intensity US irradiation. This MOF showed promising therapeutic efficacy by inducing cell apoptosis and inhibiting orthotopic pancreatic tumor growth, without apparent toxicity, suggesting its potential for clinical applications.

JOURNAL OF NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Engineered Cell Membrane-Derived Nanoparticles in Immune Modulation

Yixiao Yang et al.

Summary: Immune modulation using cell membrane-derived nanoparticles (CMDNs) is an effective approach for treating complex diseases, improving treatment efficacy by leveraging the cell membrane's components. The shift from natural to engineered cell membranes in CMDNs is enhancing their potential for precise immune system control.

ADVANCED SCIENCE (2021)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

P-glycoprotein suppression by photothermal-responsive nitric oxide releasing nanoplatform for triple-combination therapy of multidrug resistant cancer

Youyou Huang et al.

Summary: A novel nanoplatform was designed for reversing drug resistance in multi-drug resistant cells by releasing nitric oxide (NO) gas triggered by photothermal conversion, which could induce mitochondrial dysfunction and overcome multi-drug resistance. This system holds potential as an effective strategy against drug resistance and may provide new insights for other medical applications related to NO gas.

MATERIALS & DESIGN (2021)

Review Oncology

Nanozymes in Tumor Theranostics

Qiulian Ma et al.

Summary: Nanozymes, a new generation of enzyme mimics, have shown great advancements in tumor biology, displaying high-efficiency catalytic activities under mild conditions and overcoming the limitations of natural enzymes.

FRONTIERS IN ONCOLOGY (2021)

Review Oncology

Pyroptosis: a new paradigm of cell death for fighting against cancer

Yixin Tan et al.

Summary: Pyroptosis is an inflammatory form of cell death with tumor suppressive function and the ability to evoke anti-tumor immune responses. Cancer therapies induce pyroptosis, enhancing anti-tumor immunity, but also leading to side effects on normal cells.

JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL & CLINICAL CANCER RESEARCH (2021)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Titanium-based sonosensitizers for sonodynamic cancer therapy

YuqiD Yang et al.

Summary: Sonodynamic therapy is a new cancer treatment strategy that uses ultrasound to trigger sonosensitizers to produce reactive oxygen species to kill malignant tumors. Titanium-based nanomaterials, particularly TiO2, are high-efficiency sonosensitizers with unique physicochemical properties widely applied in SDT.

APPLIED MATERIALS TODAY (2021)

Review Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Gas-stabilizing nanoparticles for ultrasound imaging and therapy of cancer

Sinan Sabuncu et al.

Summary: Ultrasound has long been used in the clinic for cancer detection and therapy, with stabilized fluorocarbon microbubbles as contrast agents. However, the limitations of microbubbles in terms of size, stability, and cavitation activity have led to the exploration of gas-stabilizing nanoparticles as an alternative material for improved methods in molecular ultrasound imaging and cancer therapy.

NANO CONVERGENCE (2021)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

A tumor microenvironment-induced absorption red-shifted polymer nanoparticle for simultaneously activated photoacoustic imaging and photothermal therapy

Shulong Wang et al.

Summary: The study found that the GSH level significantly increases in tumor tissues, thus it can be used as an endogenous molecule for diagnosing and treating tumors. The Fe-Cu@PANI nanoparticles prepared in the study utilize the tumor microenvironment-induced properties to activate tumor photoacoustic imaging and photothermal therapy in vivo, enhancing the efficiency of treatment.

SCIENCE ADVANCES (2021)

Review Pharmacology & Pharmacy

New possible silver lining for pancreatic cancer therapy: Hydrogen sulfide and its donors

Xu Hu et al.

Summary: Pancreatic cancer is a deadly disease with poor prognosis and resistance to treatments. The gasotransmitter hydrogen sulfide (H2S) has shown potential in modulating cancer development, with exogenous H2S donors being considered as promising compounds for pancreatic cancer therapy.

ACTA PHARMACEUTICA SINICA B (2021)

Review Physics, Multidisciplinary

Acoustically-Stimulated Nanobubbles: Opportunities in Medical Ultrasound Imaging and Therapy

Brandon Helfield et al.

Summary: Medical ultrasound is widely used for imaging, with microbubbles serving as contrast agents confined to the vasculature. There is growing interest in developing submicron, nanoscale agents like lipid-encapsulated nanobubbles. These next-generation ultrasound contrast agents have the potential to advance ultrasound diagnostic and therapeutic medicine.

FRONTIERS IN PHYSICS (2021)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

GSH-Sensitive Nanoscale Mn3+-Sealed Coordination Particles as Activatable Drug Delivery Systems for Synergistic Photodynamic-Chemo Therapy

Peng Geng et al.

Summary: This study developed a GSH-sensitive NDDS with high biosafety, cancer specificity, and multifunctionality for effective synergistic treatment. By loading doxorubicin in DOX@MnCPs/PEG, the NDDS showed efficient tumor homing and significant suppression of tumor growth in vivo through synergistic photodynamic-chemo therapy.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Boron Nitride Nanosheets Can Induce Water Channels Across Lipid Bilayers Leading to Lysosomal Permeabilization

Matteo Andrea Lucherelli et al.

Summary: The study investigates the interaction between hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) nanosheets of different shapes and cell membranes, finding that sharp-edged hBN can form cross-membrane water channels leading to cellular toxicity, while round hBN does not exhibit this behavior.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

A Tumor-Microenvironment-Responsive Nanocomposite for Hydrogen Sulfide Gas and Trimodal-Enhanced Enzyme Dynamic Therapy

Bin Liu et al.

Summary: A rapidly decomposing nanocomposite was designed in this study to improve the efficiency of enzyme dynamic therapy, enhancing tumor therapy through multiple pathways and developing a new treatment strategy.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Smart Nanozyme Platform with Activity-Correlated Ratiometric Molecular Imaging for Predicting Therapeutic Effects

Lili Teng et al.

Summary: A novel nanozyme with oxidase-like activity was developed for acid-induced cancer therapy, utilizing ratiometric near-infrared fluorescence-photoacoustic molecular imaging to report its catalytic activity. The nanozyme showed excellent anticancer efficacy in the tumor microenvironment, and the ratiometric signals provided a new approach for predicting its efficacy in living systems.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2021)

Review Oncology

Pyroptosis, a new bridge to tumor immunity

Lisha Li et al.

Summary: Pyroptosis is a type of programmed cell death that can activate the immune system to kill cancer cells, yet it may also promote tumor development by changing the immune microenvironment.

CANCER SCIENCE (2021)

Review Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear

Photodynamic therapy for hypoxic tumors: Advances and perspectives

Li Huang et al.

Summary: Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a preferred clinical technology for treating tumors, but the hypoxic tumor microenvironment weakens its efficiency. Strategies for improving PDT efficacy in hypoxic tumors include increasing oxygen concentration, disregarding hypoxia, and exploiting hypoxia. Combining PDT with other therapeutics can also enhance treatment outcomes.

COORDINATION CHEMISTRY REVIEWS (2021)

Review Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

The Hidden Role of Hydrogen Sulfide Metabolism in Cancer

Rong-Hsuan Wang et al.

Summary: Hydrogen sulfide, while important for physiological functions, is also associated with aberrant expression in cancer development; understanding the roles of tumor-derived H2S in cancer provides opportunities for targeted therapy.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES (2021)

Review Oncology

Pyroptosis at the forefront of anticancer immunity

Reid Loveless et al.

Summary: Pyroptosis, a lytic and inflammatory programmed cell death pathway, has shown potential in addressing tumor resistance to apoptosis and the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment by inducing a robust inflammatory response and marked tumor regression. Gasdermin proteins mediate pyroptosis and facilitate immune cell activation and infiltration, but aberrant pyroptosis may also contribute to tumor progression by upregulating gasdermin proteins in certain cancers. Harnessing pyroptosis as a tool in anticancer strategies shows promise in novel interventions.

JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL & CLINICAL CANCER RESEARCH (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Renal Clearable Ultrasmall Single-Crystal Fe Nanoparticles for Highly Selective and Effective Ferroptosis Therapy and Immunotherapy

Huan Liang et al.

Summary: This study synthesized ultrasmall single-crystal Fe nanoparticles that showed high activity in inducing tumor cell ferroptosis and immunogenetic cell death in the tumor microenvironment at a low concentration. These nanoparticles effectively suppressed tumor growth, promoted dendritic cell maturation, and triggered T cell response in animal models, and when combined with immune checkpoint blockade therapy, they greatly enhanced the immune response and developed strong immune memory. Furthermore, the nanoparticles were quickly excreted in the kidneys without side effects in normal tissues.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2021)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Intrinsic bioactivity of black phosphorus nanomaterials on mitotic centrosome destabilization through suppression of PLK1 kinase

Ximing Shao et al.

Summary: The study reveals a tumoricidal mechanism of black phosphorus nanomaterials where they directly affect the mitotic centrosome machinery by suppressing polo-like kinase 1, suggesting that nanomaterials can be applied in targeted cancer therapy with their intrinsic nano-bio properties.

NATURE NANOTECHNOLOGY (2021)

Review Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Environmental dimensions of the protein corona

Korin E. Wheeler et al.

Summary: This review discusses the importance of dynamic protein corona composition in mediating the fate of nanomaterials in the environment, as well as future steps in eco-corona studies. The formation of the biomolecular coating on nanomaterials entering the environment, known as the eco-corona, is still an emerging area of research. Proteins within the eco-corona play a crucial role in defining the biological identity of nanomaterials and their impacts on the environment.

NATURE NANOTECHNOLOGY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Functionalized Tumor-Targeting Nanosheets Exhibiting Fe(II) Overloading and GSH Consumption for Ferroptosis Activation in Liver Tumor

Ke Li et al.

Summary: The study introduces a novel strategy to induce cell death by targeting liver tumor nanosheets in HepG2 cells, demonstrating superior ferroptosis induction ability and anti-tumor efficacy.
Review Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Ferroptosis in the tumor microenvironment: perspectives for immunotherapy

Huanji Xu et al.

Summary: Targeting ferroptosis as a new approach for anticancer therapy shows potential as it induces lipid peroxidation in cancer cells. Understanding how immune cells in the tumor microenvironment respond to lethal lipid peroxides may uncover new possibilities for cancer immunotherapy. This study provides an overview of the metabolic processes involved in ferroptosis and explores its roles in cancer immunity, highlighting the potential for targeted therapy.

TRENDS IN MOLECULAR MEDICINE (2021)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Tumor microenvironment/NIR-responsive carbon monoxide delivery with hollow mesoporous CuS nanoparticles for MR imaging guided synergistic therapy

Shaohui Zheng et al.

Summary: A novel versatile carbon monoxide (CO) delivery nanoplatform was constructed in this study for MR imaging-guided PTT and CO combined anticancer therapy, showing excellent therapeutic efficacy and biocompatibility both in vitro and in vivo.

MATERIALS & DESIGN (2021)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

A nonferrous ferroptosis-like strategy for antioxidant inhibition-synergized nanocatalytic tumor therapeutics

Chenyao Wu et al.

Summary: This study introduces a non-ferrous ferroptosis-like strategy based on a hybrid CoMoO4-phosphomolybdic acid nanosheet (CPMNS), which achieves efficient anticancer efficacy through specific mechanisms. The high feasibility of this approach in nanocatalytic medicine is expected to advance cancer therapeutic regimens in the future.

SCIENCE ADVANCES (2021)

Review Cell Biology

Bioactive Glass: Methods for Assessing Angiogenesis and Osteogenesis

Jos Crush et al.

Summary: Biomaterials play an important role in bone tissue regeneration, especially in cases of trauma, infection, and congenital abnormalities. Bioactive glasses can bond with host bone and induce bone and blood vessel growth, with their composition manipulated to maximize osteogenesis and angiogenesis, providing a structure that resists physiological stresses. Accurate methods for studying and quantifying osteogenesis and angiogenesis in bioactive glass experiments are crucial for identifying potential future clinical applications.

FRONTIERS IN CELL AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY (2021)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Opportunities for Ferroptosis in Cancer Therapy

Kenji M. Fujihara et al.

Summary: Ferroptosis, a form of cell death characterized by lipid peroxidation and iron accumulation, has shown potential as an alternative therapeutic strategy for destroying tumors. Despite extensive research on its molecular mechanisms, translating this knowledge into clinical compounds remains a challenge. This perspective elaborates on leveraging ferroptosis in the clinic, discussing therapeutic windows, tumor sensitivity, conventional therapeutics, and strategies to enhance ferroptosis.

ANTIOXIDANTS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Immunogenic cell death inducers for enhanced cancer immunotherapy

Yanhua Li et al.

Summary: The article highlights the importance of inducing immunogenic cell death (ICD) of cancer cells and discusses strategies and inducers to trigger ICD for enhanced cancer immunotherapy. It aims to inspire readers to develop more effective ICD inducers.

CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS (2021)

Article Materials Science, Biomaterials

Fe3O4 assembly for tumor accurate diagnosis by endogenous GSH responsive T2/T1 magnetic relaxation conversion

Chengbin Wang et al.

Summary: The study introduces ultra-small Fe3O4 nanoclusters as an endogenous GSH-responsive MRI contrast agent for improved tumor diagnosis by utilizing the overexpression of GSH in tumors to achieve T-2/T-1 signal switching.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY B (2021)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Colloidal synthesis of Au nanomaterials with a controlled morphology and crystal phase via the [Au(i)-oleylamine] complex

Gang Wang et al.

Summary: This review provides a comprehensive overview of the morphology- and crystal phase-controlled synthesis of gold nanomaterials using the [Au(i)-oleylamine] complex as the intermediate. Various proposed formation mechanisms of different morphologies and crystal phases are discussed, highlighting the uniqueness of the [Au(i)-oleylamine] interaction. Additionally, the applications of oleylamine-capped gold nanomaterials in catalysis and electronic devices are introduced, with perspectives on the challenges and opportunities in this direction.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Two-dimensional intermetallic PtBi/Pt core/shell nanoplates overcome tumor hypoxia for enhanced cancer therapy

Yongchun Liu et al.

Summary: The study created PtBi/Pt nanoplates to address tumor hypoxia and demonstrated significant enhancement in photothermal/radiotherapy effects. The PEGylated PtBi NPs showed excellent biocompatibility and multimodal contrast enhancement, indicating potential as a novel nanoplatform for future multimodal imaging-guided synergistic cancer therapy.

NANOSCALE (2021)

Article Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear

The pH responsive upconversion fluorescence and photothermal conversion properties of NaYF4:Yb3+/Er3+@NaYF4@MnO2@Au

Xia Xu et al.

Summary: In this study, a pH-responsive upconversion fluorescence imaging-guided photothermal therapy system was successfully developed, which can avoid light damage to non-target tissues and achieve upconversion fluorescence imaging under specific pH conditions.

DALTON TRANSACTIONS (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Inorganic nanomaterials with rapid clearance for biomedical applications

Xianwen Wang et al.

Summary: Inorganic nanomaterials have great potential in biomedicine, but long-term accumulation in healthy tissues can cause toxicity. The emergence of biodegradable and clearable inorganic nanomaterials provides a way to prevent such toxicity, and a comprehensive understanding of their design and metabolic pathways is essential for expanding therapeutic applications for various diseases.

CHEMICAL SOCIETY REVIEWS (2021)

Review Materials Science, Biomaterials

Metal-phenolic networks for cancer theranostics

Peng Liu et al.

Summary: Metal-phenolic networks (MPNs) have emerged as a promising nanomaterial for cancer theranostics, offering advantages such as excellent biocompatibility, drug loading capabilities, and stimuli-responsive properties. They have been utilized in multimodal tumor therapy and imaging, showcasing great potential in the biomedical field.

BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE (2021)

Article Materials Science, Biomaterials

Mitochondria-targeted carbon monoxide delivery combined with singlet oxygen production from a single nanoplatform under 808 nm light irradiation for synergistic anticancer therapy

Qi Tang et al.

Summary: A multifunctional nanoplatform was developed for mitochondria-targeted carbon monoxide (CO) delivery combined with photodynamic therapy, showing high lethality against cancer cells and good dark biocompatibility with normal cells expressing low H2O2 levels. This work may offer new insights into efficient cancer treatment by combining CO-based gas therapy with traditional PDT.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY B (2021)

Article Materials Science, Biomaterials

Mitochondria targeted nanoparticles to generate oxygen and responsive-release of carbon monoxide for enhanced photogas therapy of cancer

Hao Ren et al.

Summary: The study developed human serum albumin nanoparticles combined with manganese dioxide to deliver a CO donor and photosensitizer for a synergistic therapy combining CO gas therapy and phototherapy. By catalyzing hydrogen peroxide to produce oxygen, the nanoparticles enhanced photodynamic therapy and triggered CO release for enhanced gas therapy. The strategy provides a novel approach for cancer treatment by combining phototherapy and CO gas therapy with oxygen generating and thermal-responsive CO release.

BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Photothermo-Promoted Nanocatalysis Combined with H2S-Mediated Respiration Inhibition for Efficient Cancer Therapy

Zebin Yang et al.

Summary: By developing novel nanoparticles combined with photothermal and gas therapy, tumor growth can be inhibited in the tumor environment, opening up a new approach for the design of gas-mediated cancer treatment.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

2D Nanomaterials for Cancer Theranostic Applications

Liang Cheng et al.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2020)

Article Engineering, Environmental

In situ photothermal activation of necroptosis potentiates black phosphorus-mediated cancer photo-immunotherapy

Henan Zhao et al.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2020)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Engineered immunogen binding to alum adjuvant enhances humoral immunity

Tyson J. Moyer et al.

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