Nature Communications
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2022
·Vol. 13
·期 1
·1-22
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IF 17.694
Wang Xuan,Liu Yingqi,Xue Chencheng,Hu Yan,Zhao Yuanyuan,Cai Kaiyong,Li Menghuan,Luo Zhong
cGAS-STING pathway is a key DNA-sensing machinery and emerges as a promising target to overcome the immunoresistance of solid tumors. Here we describe a bovine serum albumin (BSA)/ferritin-based nanoagonist incorporating manganese (II) ions and β-lapachone, which cooperatively activates cGAS-STING signaling in dendritic cells (DCs) to elicit robust adaptive antitumor immunity. Mn 2+ -anchored mannose-modified BSAs and β-lapachone-loaded ferritins are crosslinked to afford bioresponsive protein nanoassemblies, which dissociate into monodispersive protein units in acidic perivascular tumor microenvironment (TME), thus enabling enhanced tumor penetration and spatiotemporally controlled Mn 2+ and β-lapachone delivery to DCs and tumor cells, respectively. β-lapachone causes immunogenic tumor cell apoptosis and releases abundant dsDNA into TME, while Mn 2+ enhances the sensitivity of cGAS to dsDNA and augments STING signaling to trigger downstream immunostimulatory signals. The cGAS-STING nanoagonist enhances the tumor-specific T cell-mediated immune response against poorly immunogenic solid tumors in vivo, offering a robust approach for immunotherapy in the clinics.
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ADVANCED MATERIALS
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2025
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IF 26.8
Kun Shang,Dongsheng Tang,Minhui Cui,Hongyi Hou,Bing Xiao,Jinjian Liu,Ruoshi Zhang,Rui Kuai,Jianfeng Liu,Haihua Xiao,Fan Huang,Jianliu Wang
Cisplatin is a first-line, broad-spectrum anti-tumor drug used to treat various types of cancer. However, immune-suppressive tumor microenvironments (TME) are often induced by cisplatin. Here, a first synthetic high-density lipoprotein (sHDL) nanodisc, referred as sHDL@Pt, is engineered to load a Pt(IV) prodrug (C2-Pt(IV)-C12), inducing a 2.2-fold increase in dsDNA release compared to cisplatin. This further activates the innate immune system through the cGAS-STING pathway. Using near-infrared II fluorescence imaging and single photon emission computed tomography imaging technology, it is found that sHDL@Pt can be effectively accumulated in tumor sites. The sHDL@Pt can induce severe DNA damage, which subsequently results in a more pronounced activation of the cGAS-STING pathway, further promoting dendritic cell maturation and T cell proliferation, triggering strong cytotoxic T lymphocyte responses, and inhibiting tumor growth. This work introduces a novel approach for delivering Pt(IV) prodrug that effectively initiates and activates innate immunity through the activation of the cGAS-STING pathway.
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FREE RADICAL BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE
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2024
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Yixing Huang,Xiao Li,Shengfeng Xu,Dan Zu,Haidong Liu,Hanyi He,Qimei Bao,Yanhua He,Chen Liang,Yin Shi,Xiangdong Cheng,Yaoshu Teng,Zu Ye
Nanoplastics (NPs), which are characterized by plastic particles smaller than one micrometer, have emerged as pervasive environmental pollutants, raising concerns about their potential toxicity to living organisms. Numerous investigations have highlighted the tendency of NPs to accumulate in organs, resulting in toxic effects. Despite polyvinyl chloride (PVC) being one of the most prevalent NPs, its impact on the esophagus and the associated underlying mechanisms remain largely unknown. In this study, we investigated the impact of PVC NPs on the esophagus and found that PVC NPs exposure induces oxidative stress and elicits DNA damage responses. Further analysis revealed that PVC NPs inhibit the homology-directed repair (HDR) pathway by suppressing the expression of breast cancer susceptibility gene 2 ( BRCA2 ) and growth factor receptor-bound protein 2 ( GRB2 ), resulting in genomic instability. Additionally, the release of free DNA activates cGAS-STING and the downstream NF-κB signaling, elevating inflammatory factors and chemokines, which further leads to cellular senescence. In vivo experiments corroborated these findings, showing that PVC NPs induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and cellular senescence, subsequently impacting mouse behavior. This study contributes novel insights into the health risks associated with PVC NPs exposure and identifies potential therapeutic targets.
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Aggregate
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2024
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Aihui Wang,Liqun Li,Liqian Zheng,Bang-Ping Jiang,Yihao Liu,Rimei Huang,Huimin Qiu,Shichen Ji,Hong Liang,Xing-Can Shen
Antibacterial lysozyme hydrogels show attractive advantages in wound dressings due to their intrinsic antibacterial activity and excellent biochemical and mechanical properties. Unfortunately, the development of such hydrogels is still greatly limited due to the lack of universal gelation strategies. Herein, a universal gelation strategy between lysozyme-nanofiber (LZF) and inorganic salts is proposed for the first time to construct functional nanofibrous lysozyme-based hydrogels. In particular, divalent anions are found to universally drive LZF for the aggregation and transformation into three-dimensional nanofibrous network hydrogels via electrostatic interaction, and the key role of divalent anions in the gelation is further proved by molecular dynamics simulation. In addition, near-infrared light-mediated photothermal characteristics are endowed with LZF to enhance its inhibitory activity of multidrug-resistant bacteria by the skeleton modification with genipin to produce genipin-conjuagted LZF (GLZF). As a distinct application paradigm, the brilliant immunomemory MnSO 4 -crosslinked GLZF hydrogel is constructed to sensitize the cGAS-STING pathway and skillfully establish an antibacterial immune microenvironment. It can excellently realize the anti-recurrence of diabetic wound infection via photo-enhanced bacterial killing and the cGAS-STING pathway. Thereby, it paves the way to employ the universal divalent anion-mediated gelation strategy for the future development of functional inorganic salt hybrid lysozyme hydrogels.
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ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
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2024
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Xueqin Zhu,Xiaoxi Wang,Zimai Liu,Bing Jiang,Zonghong He,Sijia Liu,Yahong Wu,Zixian Wu,Tiantian Zhang,Meiyi Liu,Kai Li,Xiaoshuang Niu,Yanfeng Gao
Although numerous peroxidase (POD)-like nanozymes have been designed for catalytic therapy of cancer, development of nanozymes with higher therapeutic efficacy and less adverse effects are challengeable. More importantly, the underlying antitumor mechanism remains largely unknown which hinders their application. Here, the nitrogen-doped carbon nanozyme (N-PCNS) as a model is utilized and demonstrated that its capacity to specifically activate the STING pathway in tumor cells through reactive oxgen species (ROS)-mediated mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) release, which provides the initial signals for STING-dependent innate immune response. Further, a peptide-nanozyme conjugate (PNEC, OPBP1-N-PCNS), comprising a PD-L1 blocking/targeting dual-functional peptide and a cationic-coated N-PCNS is constructed, which are conjugated through a matrix metalloproteinase responsive peptide linker. The cleaved derivate nanozyme with positive charge exhibits recyclable capacity and superior ability in capturing and enhancing the transcellular transport of tumor-derived mtDNA toward DCs, thereby amplifying the STING signaling-mediated anti-tumor immune response. This study proposed a unique mechanism and design strategy for POD-like nanozyme in cancer immunotherapy.
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Advanced Science
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2024
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Yuxuan Peng,Shuang Liang,Dan Liu,Kongshuo Ma,Kaiqing Yun,Mengli Zhou,Linna Hai,Mengdi Xu,Yiyang Chen,Zhaohui Wang
The highly immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment (TME) restricts the efficient activation of immune responses. To restore the surveillance of the immune system for robust activation, vast efforts are devoted to normalizing the TME. Here, a manganese-doped layered double hydroxide (Mn-LDH) is developed for potent anti-tumor immunity by reversing TME. Mn-LDH is synthesized via a one-step hydrothermal method. In addition to the inherent proton neutralization capacity of LDH, the introduction of manganese oxide endows LDH with an additional ability to produce oxygen. Mn-LDH effectively releases Mn 2+ and Mg 2+ upon exposure to TME with high levels of H + and H 2 O 2 , which activates synthase-stimulator of interferon genes pathway and maintains the cytotoxicity of CD8 + T cells respectively, achieving a cascade-like role in innate and adaptive immunity. The locally administered Mn-LDH facilitated a “hot” network consisting of mature dendritic cells, M1-phenotype macrophages, as well as cytotoxic and helper T cells, significantly inhibiting the growth of primary and distal tumors. Moreover, the photothermal conversion capacity of Mn-LDH sparks more robust therapeutic effects in large established tumor models with a single administration and irradiation. Overall, this study guides the rational design of TME-modulating immunotherapeutics for robust immune activation, providing a clinical candidate for next-generation cancer immunotherapy.
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Cell Reports
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2023
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Yingqi Liu,Xuemei Yao,Youbo Zhao,De Fang,Lei Shi,Li Yang,Guanbin Song,Kaiyong Cai,Liqi Li,Qin Deng,Menghuan Li,Zhong Luo
The tumor microenvironment (TME) plays decisive roles in disabling T cell-mediated antitumor immunity, but the immunoregulatory functions of its biophysical properties remain elusive. Extracellular matrix (ECM) stiffening is a hallmark of solid tumors. Here, we report that the stiffened ECM contributes to the immunosuppression in TME via activating the Rho-associated coiled-coil-containing protein kinase (ROCK)-myosin IIA-filamentous actin (F-actin) mechanosignaling pathway in tumor cells to promote the generation of TRIM14-scavenging nonmuscle myosin heavy chain IIA (NMHC-IIA)-F-actin stress fibers, thus accelerating the autophagic degradation of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (GMP)-AMP synthase (cGAS) to deprive tumor cyclic GMP-AMP (cGAMP) and further attenuating tumor immunogenicity. Pharmacological inhibition of myosin IIA effector molecules with blebbistatin (BLEB) or the RhoA upstream regulator of this pathway with simvastatin (SIM) restored tumor-intrinsic cGAS-mediated cGAMP production and enhanced antitumor immunity. Our work identifies that ECM stiffness is an important biophysical cue to regulate tumor immunogenicity via the ROCK-myosin IIA-F-actin axis and that inhibiting this mechanosignaling pathway could boost immunotherapeutic efficacy for effective solid tumor treatment.
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Advanced Healthcare Materials
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2024
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Kaiyuan Liu,Pengfei Zan,Zihua Li,Hengli Lu,Peng Liu,Li Zhang,Hongsheng Wang,Xiaojun Ma,Feng Chen,Jing Zhao,Wei Sun
The immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment (ITME) of osteosarcoma (OS) poses a significant obstacle to the efficacy of existing immunotherapies. Despite the attempt of novel immune strategies such as immune checkpoint inhibitors and tumor vaccines, their effectiveness remains suboptimal due to the inherent difficulty in mitigating ITME simultaneously from both the tumor and immune system. The promotion of anti-tumor immunity through the induction of immunogenic cell death and activation of the cGAS-STING pathway has emerged as potential strategies to counter the ITME and stimulate systemic antitumor immune responses. Here we present a bimetallic polyphenol-based nanoplatform (Mn/Fe-Gallate nanoparticles coated with tumor cell membranes, MFG@TCM) which combines with mild photothermal therapy (PTT) for reversing ITME via simultaneously inducing pyroptosis in OS cells and activating the cGAS-STING pathway in dendritic cells (DCs). The immunostimulatory pathways, through the syngeneic effect, exerted a substantial positive impact on promoting the secretion of damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs) and proinflammatory cytokines, which favors remodeling the immune microenvironment. Consequently, effector T cells led to a notable systemic antitumor immune response, effectively inhibiting the growth of both primary and distant tumors. This study offers a comprehensive approach to treat OS by mild photothermal therapy and modulating the immune microenvironment, exhibiting considerable potential in addressing the constraints associated with current therapeutic modalities. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved
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ACS Nano
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2025
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IF 16
Xiangling Zhang,Dongsheng Tang,Haihua Xiao,Bin Li,Kun Shang,Dan Zhao
Recent research has demonstrated that activating the cGAS-STING pathway can enhance interferon production and the activation of T cells. A manganese complex, called TPA-Mn, was developed in this context. The reactive oxygen species (ROS)-sensitive nanoparticles (NPMn) loaded with TPA-Mn are developed. NPMn activates the cGAS-STING pathway via cGAS activation (i.e., 1.6-fold enhancement of P-STING), which in turn increases the secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines (e.g., TNF-α, IL-6, and IL-2). This promotes dendritic cell maturation, enhances the infiltration of cytotoxic T lymphocytes, and reduces the percentage of immunosuppressive regulatory T cells. In addition, it is crucial to emphasize that cisplatin-induced DNA damage can potentially trigger activation of the cGAS-STING pathway. NPMn, in combination with low-dose NPPt, a carrier of a Cis(IV) prodrug capable of causing DNA damage, augments the cGAS-STING pathway activation and significantly activates the tumor immune microenvironment (TIME). Furthermore, combined with anti-PD-1 antibody, NPPt+NPMn shows synergistic efficacy in both ovarian cancer peritoneal metastases and recurrence models. It not only effectively eliminates tumors but also induces a strong immune memory response, providing a promising strategy for the clinical management of ovarian cancer. This work offers a design of manganese-based nanoparticles for immunotherapy.
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JOURNAL OF NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY
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2024
·Vol. 22
·期 1
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IF 10.6
Zhang Xiaodian,Tian Hailong,Chen Yang,Liang Baichuan,Nice Edouard C.,Huang Canhua,Xie Na,Zheng Shaojiang
Immunotherapy has shown marked progress in promoting systemic anti-colorectal cancer (CRC) clinical effects. For further effectively sensitizing CRC to immunotherapy, we have engineered a pH-sensitive zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 (CS/NPs), capable of efficient cGAS-STING pathway activation and immune checkpoint blockade, by encapsulating the chemotherapeutic mitoxantrone (MTX) and immunomodulator thymus pentapeptide (TP5) and tailoring with tumor-targeting chondroitin sulfate (CS). In this nanoframework, CS endows CS/NPs with specific tumor-targeting activity and reduced systemic toxicity. Of note, the coordinated Zn2+ disrupts glycolytic processes and downregulates the expression of glucose transporter type 1 (GLUT1), thus depriving the cancer cells of their energy. Zn2+ further initiates the adenosine 5’-monophosphate activated protein kinase (AMPK) pathway, which leads to PD-L1 protein degradation and sensitizes CRC cells to immunotherapy. Moreover, the damaged double-stranded DNA during MTX treatment activates the cyclic GMP-AMP synthase-stimulator of interferon genes (cGAS-STING) pathway, which works together with TP5 induced the proliferation and differentiation of T lymphocytes and dendritic cells to further enhance the anti-CRC immune response. Therefore, CS/NPs efficiently sensitize cells to chemotherapy and stimulate systemic antitumor immune responses both in vitro and in vivo, representing a promising strategy to increase the feasibility of CRC immunotherapy.Graphical Abstract
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Biomaterials Research
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2023
·Vol. 27
·期 1
·1-16
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IF 11.3
He Qingbin,Zheng Runxiao,Ma Junchi,Zhao Luyang,Shi Yafang,Qiu Jianfeng
Background The activation of the cyclic guanosine monophosphate-adenosine monophosphate synthase-stimulator of interferon genes (cGAS-STING) signaling pathway has attracted great attention for its ability to up-regulate innate immune response and thus enhance cancer immunotherapy. However, many STING agonists limit the further advancement of immunotherapy due to weak tumor responsiveness or low activation efficiency. The responsive and effective activation of cGAS-STING signaling in tumors is a highly challenging process. Methods In this study, a manganese-based nanoplatform (MPCZ NPs) was constructed that could responsively and efficiently generate more manganese ions (Mn 2+ ) and reactive oxygen species (ROS) to activate cGAS-STING signaling pathway. Briefly, manganese dioxide (MnO 2 ) was loaded with zinc protoporphyrin IX (ZPP) molecule and coated by polydopamine (PDA) embedded with NH 4 HCO 3 to obtain MPCZ NPs. Additionally, MPCZ NPs were evaluated in vitro and in vivo for their antitumor effects by methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium (MTT) assay and TUNEL assays, respectively. Results In this system, tumor responsiveness was achieved by exogenous (laser irradiation) and endogenous (high levels GSH) stimulation, which triggered the collapse or degradation of PDA and MnO 2 . Moreover, the release of Mn 2+ augmented the cGAS-STING signaling pathway and enhanced the conversion of hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2 ) to hydroxyl radical (·OH) under NIR laser irradiation. Furthermore, the release of ZPP and the elimination of GSH by MPCZ NPs inhibited HO-1 activity and prevented ROS consumption, respectively. Conclusions This adopted open source and reduce expenditure strategy to effectively generate more ROS and Mn 2+ to responsively activate cGAS-STING signaling pathway, providing a new strategy for improving immunotherapy.
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ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
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Xuan Zhang,Yuhao Shi,Songxiang Xie,Zineng Yi,Zijun Jiang,Yiduo Wang,Zhengbao Zha
Conventional adjuvants such as aluminum salts rarely drive robust Th1 immunity, which limits cancer vaccine efficacy. A double-stranded DNA-loaded manganese phosphate nanoadjuvant was generated by dsDNA-templated biomimetic mineralization. The resulting DNA@MnP exhibited favorable physiological stability and pH-responsive release properties: at pH 5.5, the cumulative release rates of Mn2+ and DNA reached 72% and 78%, respectively, within 12 h. Following cytosolic delivery, released Mn2+ from DNA@MnP could augment the cGAS recognition of dsDNA. The cooperative action of Mn2+ and dsDNA produced cascade amplification that potently activated the cGAS-STING pathway in dendritic cells. In vitro experiments demonstrated that DNA@MnP significantly promoted the maturation of BMDCs (with a maturation rate 2.10-fold elevation compared with the control group) and induced RAW264.7 macrophages to polarize toward the M1 phenotype (with an M1/M2 ratio 8.31-fold elevation compared with the control group). Animal experiments demonstrated that DNA@MnP not only significantly enhanced antigen-specific humoral immunity, achieving a 16-fold increase in IgG titers, and elicited a balanced Th1/Th2 response but also effectively activated both innate and adaptive antitumor immunity. Furthermore, this platform was extended to develop a personalized tumor vaccine by encapsulating tumor lysates (TLs) into TLs-loaded manganese phosphate nanovaccines (TLs@MnP). When coadministered with an anti-TIGIT antibody, it potently suppressed tumor growth, recurrence, and metastasis: in the postoperative recurrence model, 42.9% of mice in the TLs@MnP multidose combined with aTIGIT group achieved long-term tumor-free survival. Therefore, this study presented a manganese phosphate-based biomineralization strategy for the concise preparation of autologous tumor vaccines, opening a promising avenue for personalized immunotherapy and clinical translation.
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