Nanotechnology:A New Strategy for Lung Cancer Treatment Targeting Pro-Tumor Neutrophils

Primary and metastatic lung cancers are malignant lung tumors each with of which has a different pathogenesis,although both threaten patient lives.Tumor development and progression involve communication between tumor cells and the host microenvironment.Neutrophils are the most abundant immune cells in the tumor microenvironment(TME);they participate in the generation of an inflammatory milieu and influence patient survival through their anti-and pro-tumor abilities.Neutrophils can be classified into various categories according to different criteria;frequent categories include N1 antitumor neutrophils and N2 immunosuppressive neutrophils.The antitumor effects of neutrophils are reported to be mediated through a combination of reactive oxygen species,tumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand,and receptor for advanced glycation end-products–cathepsin G association,as well as the regulation of the activities of other immune cells.There have also been reports that neutrophils can function as tumor promoters that contribute to lung cancer progression and metastasis by influencing processes including carcinogenesis,angiogenesis,cancer cell proliferation,and invasion ability,as well as having similar roles in the lung metastasis of other cancers.The rapid development of nanotechnology has provided new strategies for cancer treatment targeting neutrophils.

PFAS in PMs might be the escalating hazard to the lung health

Atmospheric particulate matter(PM)is a dominant source of air pollution,in particular,molecules less than 2.5μm in diameter,endangering human health.An estimated 2.1 million deaths from exposure to PM2.5 and 700,000 cases of respiratory disease caused by atmospheric pollution were reported on an annual basis.The main components of PM2.5 include heavy metal elements,water-soluble ions,carbon aerosols,ozone,and organic compounds.Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances(PFASs)are a large group of representative pollutants among the organic compounds absorbed in PM2.5.PFASs are widely used in industrial production and hardly degraded in the environment,resulting in their accumulation in water,food,and air,and abosorbed by humans via ingestion and inhalation.On the other hand,accumulation of PFAS in the human body is proving to be associated with some unfavorable health outcomes,whereas the mechanisms underlying the effects of PFAS exposure on human lung diseases remain unclear at present.The toxicological effects of organic components are a significant focus of research.This review will fix our attention on the changes in the distribution,composition,and content of PFAS in PM2.5 by location and year,and provide an overview on the influence of PM2.5 and PFAS on lung health,with indications of possible synergistic adverse effects of PM2.5 and PFAS on pulmonary homeostasis.

Surface structure change properties:Auto-soft bionic fibrous membrane in reducing postoperative adhesion

Peritoneal adhesion is the most common adverse effect following abdominal surgery or inflammation.The occurrence in clinical trials has been successfully reduced using barriers.However,the shortcomings of frequently used adhesion barriers,such as rapid degradation rate of gel barrier and inadequate operation ability of solid barrier,cannot be ignored.In this study,a fibrous membrane with an ECM-like structure was prepared.The adhesion properties were reduced significantly by changing the surface structure.The fibrous membrane caused less inflammatory response and much less peripheral adhesion and intestinal obstruction compared to the casting film and the commercial film with smooth surface,though with the same components.Because of the auto-soft bionic structure and similarity in the mechanical modulus of the tissues,the fibrous membrane was more flexible when it adhered to the tissues,showed excellent effectiveness and biocompatibility.In addition to the rat and miniature pig models,a randomized,placebo-controlled,and multicenter clinical pilot study with 150 patients confirmed that because of its flexibility,biodegradability,and similarity to mechanical modulus and structure with tissues involved,the fibrous membrane served as a favorable implant for preventing post-operation adhesion.