Osteosarcoma is a malignant tumor originating from bone tissue that progresses rapidly and has a poor patient prognosis.Immunotherapy has shown great potential in the treatment of osteosarcoma.However,the immunosuppre...Osteosarcoma is a malignant tumor originating from bone tissue that progresses rapidly and has a poor patient prognosis.Immunotherapy has shown great potential in the treatment of osteosarcoma.However,the immunosuppressive microenvironment severely limits the efficacy of osteosarcoma treatment.The dual pH-sensitive nanocarrier has emerged as an effective antitumor drug delivery system that can selectively release drugs into the acidic tumor microenvironment.Here,we prepared a dual pH-sensitive nanocarrier,loaded with the photosensitizer Chlorin e6(Ce6)and CD47 monoclonal antibodies(aCD47),to deliver synergistic photodynamic and immunotherapy of osteosarcoma.On laser irradiation,Ce6 can generate reactive oxygen species(ROS)to kill cancer cells directly and induces immunogenic tumor cell death(ICD),which further facilitates the dendritic cell maturation induced by blockade of CD47 by aCD47.Moreover,both calreticulin released during ICD and CD47 blockade can accelerate phagocytosis of tumor cells by macrophages,promote antigen presentation,and eventually induce T lymphocyte-mediated antitumor immunity.Overall,the dual pH-sensitive nanodrug loaded with Ce6 and aCD47 showed excellent immune-activating and anti-tumor effects in osteosarcoma,which may lay the theoretical foundation for a novel combination model of osteosarcoma treatment.展开更多
Safe and efficient drug delivery to the inner ear has always been the focus of prevention and treatment of sensorineural deafness.The rapid development of nanodrug delivery systems based on hydrogel has provided a new...Safe and efficient drug delivery to the inner ear has always been the focus of prevention and treatment of sensorineural deafness.The rapid development of nanodrug delivery systems based on hydrogel has provided a new opportunity.Among them,thermo-sensitive hydrogels promote the development of new dosage form for intratympanic injection.This smart biomaterial could transform to semisolid phase when the temperature increased.Thermo-sensitive hydrogel nanodrug delivery system is expected to achieve safe,efficient,and sustained inner ear drug administration.This article introduces the key techniques and the latest progress in this field.展开更多
Carrier-free nanodrug with exceptionally high drug payload has attracted increasing attentions.Herein,we construct a pH/ROS cascade-responsive nanodrug which could achieve tumor acidity-triggered targeting activation ...Carrier-free nanodrug with exceptionally high drug payload has attracted increasing attentions.Herein,we construct a pH/ROS cascade-responsive nanodrug which could achieve tumor acidity-triggered targeting activation followed by circularly amplified ROS-triggered drug release via positive-feedback loop.The di-selenide-bridged prodrug synthesized from vitamin E succinate and methotrexate(MTX)self-assembles into nanoparticles(VSeM);decorating acidity-cleavable PEG onto VSeM surface temporarily shields the targeting ability of MTX to evade immune clearance and consequently elongate circulation time.Upon reaching tumor sites,acidity-triggered detachment of PEG results in targeting recovery to enhance tumor cell uptake.Afterward,the VSeM could be dissociated in response to intracellular ROS to trigger VES/MTX release;then the released VES could produce extra ROS to accelerate the collapse of VSeM.Finally,the excessive ROS produced from VES could synergize with the released MTX to efficiently suppress tumor growth via orchestrated oxidation-chemotherapy.Our study provides a novel strategy to engineer cascade-responsive nanodrug for synergistic cancer treatment.展开更多
Colorectal cancer(CRC)is a form of cancer that is often resistant to chemotherapy,targeted therapy,radiotherapy,and immunotherapy due to its genomic instability and inflammatory tumor microenvironment.Ferroptosis,a ty...Colorectal cancer(CRC)is a form of cancer that is often resistant to chemotherapy,targeted therapy,radiotherapy,and immunotherapy due to its genomic instability and inflammatory tumor microenvironment.Ferroptosis,a type of non-apoptotic cell death,is characterized by the accumulation of iron and the oxidation of lipids.Studies have revealed that the levels of reactive oxygen species and glutathione in CRC cells are significantly lower than those in healthy colon cells.Erastin has emerged as a promising candidate for CRC treatment by diminishing stemness and chemoresistance.Moreover,the gut,responsible for regulating iron absorption and release,could influence CRC susceptibility through iron metabolism modulation.Investigation into ferroptosis offers new insights into CRC pathogenesis and clinical management,potentially revolutionizing treatment approaches for therapy-resistant cancers.展开更多
目的:构建基于聚乳酸—羟基乙酸共聚物(PLGA)纳米粒子的表没食子儿茶素没食子酸酯(EGCG)药物递送系统,研究其对心肌缺血损伤的作用及机制。方法:改进现有EGCG-PLGA纳米粒子(E-P-NPs)制备工艺,以透射电镜观察所制备的E-PNPs形态,并测量...目的:构建基于聚乳酸—羟基乙酸共聚物(PLGA)纳米粒子的表没食子儿茶素没食子酸酯(EGCG)药物递送系统,研究其对心肌缺血损伤的作用及机制。方法:改进现有EGCG-PLGA纳米粒子(E-P-NPs)制备工艺,以透射电镜观察所制备的E-PNPs形态,并测量聚合物分散性指数、Zeta电位、纳米粒径和载药率,进行纳米粒表征;以荧光标记法观察心肌细胞对纳米粒子的摄取情况。体外建立心肌细胞缺氧模型,体内建立小鼠急性心肌缺血损伤模型,检测不同浓度E-P-NPs对细胞活力、细胞凋亡、心肌肌钙蛋白I(cTn-I)水平及Bcl-2、Caspase9、Bax表达的影响。结果:E-P-NPs呈圆球形,多分散性指数(PDI)为0.285,平均粒径193.5 nm,电位-28.7 m V,载药率9.23%,可被心肌细胞摄取。体内、外实验研究均表明,E-P-NPs可剂量依赖性地增强心肌细胞活力,降低c Tn-I水平,降低凋亡率,上调Bcl-2蛋白表达,下调Caspase9、Bax蛋白表达,抑制细胞凋亡;E-P-NPs对缺血心肌的保护作用优于EGCG。结论:E-P-NPs粒径分布较集中,均一性较好,可通过抑制凋亡减轻心肌缺血损伤,且能使EGCG更好地发挥药效。展开更多
The considerable development of carrier-free nanodrugs has been achieved due to their high drug-loading capability,simple preparation method,and offering“all-in-one”functional platform features.However,the native de...The considerable development of carrier-free nanodrugs has been achieved due to their high drug-loading capability,simple preparation method,and offering“all-in-one”functional platform features.However,the native defects of carrier-free nanodrugs limit their delivery and release behavior throughout the in vivo journey,which significantly compromise the therapeutic efficacy and hinder their further development in cancer treatment.In this review,we summarized and discussed the recent strategies to enhance drug delivery and release of carrier-free nanodrugs for improved cancer therapy,including optimizing the intrinsic physicochemical properties and external modification.Finally,the corresponding challenges that carrier-free nanodrugs faced are discussed and the future perspectives for its application are presented.We hope this review will provide constructive information for the rational design of more effective carrier-free nanodrugs to advance therapeutic treatment.展开更多
Functional proteins are the most versatile macromolecules.They can be obtained by extraction from natural sources or by genetic engineering technologies.The outstanding selectivity,specificity,binding activity,and bio...Functional proteins are the most versatile macromolecules.They can be obtained by extraction from natural sources or by genetic engineering technologies.The outstanding selectivity,specificity,binding activity,and biocompatibility endow engineered proteins with outstanding performance for disease therapy.Nevertheless,their stability is dramatically impaired in blood circulation,hindering clinical translations.Thus,many strategies have been developed to improve the stability,efficacy,bioavailability,and productivity of therapeutic proteins for clinical applications.In this review,we summarize the recent progress in the fabrication and application of therapeutic proteins.We first introduce various strategies for improving therapeutic efficacy via bioengineering and nanoassembly.Furthermore,we highlight their diverse applications as growth factors,nanovaccines,antibody-based drugs,bioimaging molecules,and cytokine receptor antagonists.Finally,a summary and perspective for the future development of therapeutic proteins are presented.展开更多
T regulatory(Treg) cell is a major immunosuppressive factor that restrains the antitumor effect of immunotherapy, because it gets more after the immune activation and is hardly to be eliminated. Here, an acid-sensitiv...T regulatory(Treg) cell is a major immunosuppressive factor that restrains the antitumor effect of immunotherapy, because it gets more after the immune activation and is hardly to be eliminated. Here, an acid-sensitive integrated nanodrug system is designed to activate antitumor immune response as well as locally deplete Treg cells with low side effect. The nanosystem is synthetized by coordinating doxorubicin(DOX) and pentoxifylline(PTX) with Zn ions, then stabilized via liposome encapsulation(denoted as DTX@Lipo). DTX@Lipo can activate antitumor immune effect by chemotherapy of DOX. Besides, the release of PTX inhibits c-Rel expression, leading to the reduction of Treg cells in tumor site. Owing to the good tumor accumulation and local drug release ability, DTX@Lipo exhibits better biosafety and convenience than traditional antibody blockade method for Treg cells depletion. According to the results of in vivo experiments, the nanodrug system can significantly increase the ratio between effector T(Teff) cells and Treg cells locally, resulting in an immunoactivated tumor microenvironment. Importantly, it exhibits significant antitumor effect when combined with PD-1 blockade therapy, providing great potential for tumor therapy.展开更多
Cancer stem cells(CSCs)are a small proportion of the cells that exist in cancer tissues.They are considered to be the culprit of tumor genesis,development,drug resistance,metastasis and recurrence because of their sel...Cancer stem cells(CSCs)are a small proportion of the cells that exist in cancer tissues.They are considered to be the culprit of tumor genesis,development,drug resistance,metastasis and recurrence because of their self-renewal,proliferation,and differentiation potential.The elimination of CSCs is thus the key to cure cancer,and targeting CSCs provides a new method for tumor treatment.Due to the advantages of controlled sustained release,targeting and high biocompatibility,a variety of nanomaterials are used in the diagnosis and treatments targeting CSCs and promote the recognition and removal of tumor cells and CSCs.This article mainly reviews the research progress of nanotechnology in sorting CSCs and nanodrug delivery systems targeting CSCs.Furthermore,we identify the problems and future research directions of nanotechnology in CSC therapy.We hope that this review will provide guidance for the design of nanotechnology as a drug carrier so that it can be used in clinic for cancer therapy as soon as possible.展开更多
文摘Osteosarcoma is a malignant tumor originating from bone tissue that progresses rapidly and has a poor patient prognosis.Immunotherapy has shown great potential in the treatment of osteosarcoma.However,the immunosuppressive microenvironment severely limits the efficacy of osteosarcoma treatment.The dual pH-sensitive nanocarrier has emerged as an effective antitumor drug delivery system that can selectively release drugs into the acidic tumor microenvironment.Here,we prepared a dual pH-sensitive nanocarrier,loaded with the photosensitizer Chlorin e6(Ce6)and CD47 monoclonal antibodies(aCD47),to deliver synergistic photodynamic and immunotherapy of osteosarcoma.On laser irradiation,Ce6 can generate reactive oxygen species(ROS)to kill cancer cells directly and induces immunogenic tumor cell death(ICD),which further facilitates the dendritic cell maturation induced by blockade of CD47 by aCD47.Moreover,both calreticulin released during ICD and CD47 blockade can accelerate phagocytosis of tumor cells by macrophages,promote antigen presentation,and eventually induce T lymphocyte-mediated antitumor immunity.Overall,the dual pH-sensitive nanodrug loaded with Ce6 and aCD47 showed excellent immune-activating and anti-tumor effects in osteosarcoma,which may lay the theoretical foundation for a novel combination model of osteosarcoma treatment.
基金supported by the national key R&D program(2022YFC2402703).
文摘Safe and efficient drug delivery to the inner ear has always been the focus of prevention and treatment of sensorineural deafness.The rapid development of nanodrug delivery systems based on hydrogel has provided a new opportunity.Among them,thermo-sensitive hydrogels promote the development of new dosage form for intratympanic injection.This smart biomaterial could transform to semisolid phase when the temperature increased.Thermo-sensitive hydrogel nanodrug delivery system is expected to achieve safe,efficient,and sustained inner ear drug administration.This article introduces the key techniques and the latest progress in this field.
基金This work was partially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.81871483,81671813 and 61727823)the open project funding of The United Innovation of Mengchao Hepatobiliary Technology Key Laboratory of Fujian Province(Grant No.2018ZDSY2001).
文摘Carrier-free nanodrug with exceptionally high drug payload has attracted increasing attentions.Herein,we construct a pH/ROS cascade-responsive nanodrug which could achieve tumor acidity-triggered targeting activation followed by circularly amplified ROS-triggered drug release via positive-feedback loop.The di-selenide-bridged prodrug synthesized from vitamin E succinate and methotrexate(MTX)self-assembles into nanoparticles(VSeM);decorating acidity-cleavable PEG onto VSeM surface temporarily shields the targeting ability of MTX to evade immune clearance and consequently elongate circulation time.Upon reaching tumor sites,acidity-triggered detachment of PEG results in targeting recovery to enhance tumor cell uptake.Afterward,the VSeM could be dissociated in response to intracellular ROS to trigger VES/MTX release;then the released VES could produce extra ROS to accelerate the collapse of VSeM.Finally,the excessive ROS produced from VES could synergize with the released MTX to efficiently suppress tumor growth via orchestrated oxidation-chemotherapy.Our study provides a novel strategy to engineer cascade-responsive nanodrug for synergistic cancer treatment.
文摘Colorectal cancer(CRC)is a form of cancer that is often resistant to chemotherapy,targeted therapy,radiotherapy,and immunotherapy due to its genomic instability and inflammatory tumor microenvironment.Ferroptosis,a type of non-apoptotic cell death,is characterized by the accumulation of iron and the oxidation of lipids.Studies have revealed that the levels of reactive oxygen species and glutathione in CRC cells are significantly lower than those in healthy colon cells.Erastin has emerged as a promising candidate for CRC treatment by diminishing stemness and chemoresistance.Moreover,the gut,responsible for regulating iron absorption and release,could influence CRC susceptibility through iron metabolism modulation.Investigation into ferroptosis offers new insights into CRC pathogenesis and clinical management,potentially revolutionizing treatment approaches for therapy-resistant cancers.
文摘目的:构建基于聚乳酸—羟基乙酸共聚物(PLGA)纳米粒子的表没食子儿茶素没食子酸酯(EGCG)药物递送系统,研究其对心肌缺血损伤的作用及机制。方法:改进现有EGCG-PLGA纳米粒子(E-P-NPs)制备工艺,以透射电镜观察所制备的E-PNPs形态,并测量聚合物分散性指数、Zeta电位、纳米粒径和载药率,进行纳米粒表征;以荧光标记法观察心肌细胞对纳米粒子的摄取情况。体外建立心肌细胞缺氧模型,体内建立小鼠急性心肌缺血损伤模型,检测不同浓度E-P-NPs对细胞活力、细胞凋亡、心肌肌钙蛋白I(cTn-I)水平及Bcl-2、Caspase9、Bax表达的影响。结果:E-P-NPs呈圆球形,多分散性指数(PDI)为0.285,平均粒径193.5 nm,电位-28.7 m V,载药率9.23%,可被心肌细胞摄取。体内、外实验研究均表明,E-P-NPs可剂量依赖性地增强心肌细胞活力,降低c Tn-I水平,降低凋亡率,上调Bcl-2蛋白表达,下调Caspase9、Bax蛋白表达,抑制细胞凋亡;E-P-NPs对缺血心肌的保护作用优于EGCG。结论:E-P-NPs粒径分布较集中,均一性较好,可通过抑制凋亡减轻心肌缺血损伤,且能使EGCG更好地发挥药效。
基金supported by grants from the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2018YFC1106103)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51973135).
文摘The considerable development of carrier-free nanodrugs has been achieved due to their high drug-loading capability,simple preparation method,and offering“all-in-one”functional platform features.However,the native defects of carrier-free nanodrugs limit their delivery and release behavior throughout the in vivo journey,which significantly compromise the therapeutic efficacy and hinder their further development in cancer treatment.In this review,we summarized and discussed the recent strategies to enhance drug delivery and release of carrier-free nanodrugs for improved cancer therapy,including optimizing the intrinsic physicochemical properties and external modification.Finally,the corresponding challenges that carrier-free nanodrugs faced are discussed and the future perspectives for its application are presented.We hope this review will provide constructive information for the rational design of more effective carrier-free nanodrugs to advance therapeutic treatment.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Nos.2020YFA0908900,2018YFA0902600,and 2020YFA0712102)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21877104,21834007,22107097,21878258,22020102003,and 22125701)+1 种基金K.C.Wong Education Foundation(No.GJTD-2018-09)the Youth Innovation Promotion Association of the Chinese Academy(CAS,No.2021226).
文摘Functional proteins are the most versatile macromolecules.They can be obtained by extraction from natural sources or by genetic engineering technologies.The outstanding selectivity,specificity,binding activity,and biocompatibility endow engineered proteins with outstanding performance for disease therapy.Nevertheless,their stability is dramatically impaired in blood circulation,hindering clinical translations.Thus,many strategies have been developed to improve the stability,efficacy,bioavailability,and productivity of therapeutic proteins for clinical applications.In this review,we summarize the recent progress in the fabrication and application of therapeutic proteins.We first introduce various strategies for improving therapeutic efficacy via bioengineering and nanoassembly.Furthermore,we highlight their diverse applications as growth factors,nanovaccines,antibody-based drugs,bioimaging molecules,and cytokine receptor antagonists.Finally,a summary and perspective for the future development of therapeutic proteins are presented.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51833007,51703168,51690152,21674084)
文摘T regulatory(Treg) cell is a major immunosuppressive factor that restrains the antitumor effect of immunotherapy, because it gets more after the immune activation and is hardly to be eliminated. Here, an acid-sensitive integrated nanodrug system is designed to activate antitumor immune response as well as locally deplete Treg cells with low side effect. The nanosystem is synthetized by coordinating doxorubicin(DOX) and pentoxifylline(PTX) with Zn ions, then stabilized via liposome encapsulation(denoted as DTX@Lipo). DTX@Lipo can activate antitumor immune effect by chemotherapy of DOX. Besides, the release of PTX inhibits c-Rel expression, leading to the reduction of Treg cells in tumor site. Owing to the good tumor accumulation and local drug release ability, DTX@Lipo exhibits better biosafety and convenience than traditional antibody blockade method for Treg cells depletion. According to the results of in vivo experiments, the nanodrug system can significantly increase the ratio between effector T(Teff) cells and Treg cells locally, resulting in an immunoactivated tumor microenvironment. Importantly, it exhibits significant antitumor effect when combined with PD-1 blockade therapy, providing great potential for tumor therapy.
基金Natural Science Foundation of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine China,No.XZR2020093.
文摘Cancer stem cells(CSCs)are a small proportion of the cells that exist in cancer tissues.They are considered to be the culprit of tumor genesis,development,drug resistance,metastasis and recurrence because of their self-renewal,proliferation,and differentiation potential.The elimination of CSCs is thus the key to cure cancer,and targeting CSCs provides a new method for tumor treatment.Due to the advantages of controlled sustained release,targeting and high biocompatibility,a variety of nanomaterials are used in the diagnosis and treatments targeting CSCs and promote the recognition and removal of tumor cells and CSCs.This article mainly reviews the research progress of nanotechnology in sorting CSCs and nanodrug delivery systems targeting CSCs.Furthermore,we identify the problems and future research directions of nanotechnology in CSC therapy.We hope that this review will provide guidance for the design of nanotechnology as a drug carrier so that it can be used in clinic for cancer therapy as soon as possible.