Chen Zhuang, Yang Zuo, Rao Zhiping, Luo Yi, Liu Weijing, Qiao Chaoqiang, Jia Qian, Yang Peng, Zhang Ruili, Wang Zhongliang
Lab of Molecular Imaging and Translational Medicine (MITM), Engineering Research Center of Molecular & Neuro-imaging, Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xidian University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710126, P. R. China.
Theranostics. 2025 Jul 25;15(16):8320-8336. doi: 10.7150/thno.112209. eCollection 2025.
Pyroptosis, a form of programmed cell death mediated by gasdermin proteins, holds significant potential in cancer immunotherapy. However, precise control of pyroptosis in cancer cells is essential to avoid biosafety concerns. This study aimed to develop a tumor-targeted and tunable pyroptosis-inducing strategy to enhance antitumor efficacy while minimizing systemic side effects. An innovative HS-activated nanomodulator equipped with an optical switch was designed for tumor-specific and adjustable pyroptosis induction. The nanomodulator was activated by HS in the tumor microenvironment of colorectal cancer and further regulated by laser irradiation. Gasdermin-E-mediated pyroptosis was triggered through the synergistic effects of photothermal temperature modulation and demethylation. The proportion of cells undergoing pyroptosis was precisely controlled within a tunable range. The nanomodulator successfully induced pyroptosis in microsatellite-stable colorectal cancer cells within a tunable range of 0-31%. This precise regulation significantly enhanced antitumor efficacy while minimizing systemic side effects. The combination of photothermal modulation and demethylation ensured effective and safe pyroptosis induction. This study presents a novel and precise method for controlling pyroptosis using photothermal temperature modulation. The findings provide essential guidance for in vivo applications and offer valuable insights into the development of nanomedicines capable of safely and effectively inducing adjustable proportion of pyroptosis in cancer therapy.
细胞焦亡是一种由gasdermin蛋白介导的程序性细胞死亡形式,在癌症免疫治疗中具有巨大潜力。然而,精确控制癌细胞中的细胞焦亡对于避免生物安全问题至关重要。本研究旨在开发一种肿瘤靶向且可调节的细胞焦亡诱导策略,以增强抗肿瘤疗效,同时将全身副作用降至最低。设计了一种配备光开关的创新型HS激活纳米调节剂,用于肿瘤特异性和可调节的细胞焦亡诱导。该纳米调节剂在结直肠癌的肿瘤微环境中被HS激活,并通过激光照射进一步调节。通过光热温度调节和去甲基化的协同作用触发Gasdermin-E介导的细胞焦亡。发生细胞焦亡的细胞比例在可调节范围内被精确控制。该纳米调节剂在0-31%的可调节范围内成功诱导微卫星稳定的结直肠癌细胞发生细胞焦亡。这种精确调节显著增强了抗肿瘤疗效,同时将全身副作用降至最低。光热调节和去甲基化的结合确保了有效且安全地诱导细胞焦亡。本研究提出了一种利用光热温度调节控制细胞焦亡的新颖且精确的方法。这些发现为体内应用提供了重要指导,并为开发能够在癌症治疗中安全有效地诱导可调节比例细胞焦亡的纳米药物提供了有价值的见解。
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