Theranostics

Injectable scaffold triggers targeted cell death and immune response to overcome oxidative resistance in triple-negative breast cancer

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Abstract

Localized hyperthermia of 42-45 °C generated by an injectable silk fibroin platform induces ferroptosis in triple-negative breast cancer.

  • The injectable silk fibroin platform generates reactive oxygen species through a Fenton reaction, enhancing ferroptosis in tumor cells.
  • Ferroptosis is induced by inhibiting the Xc⁻ system via the AMPK-Beclin1-SLC7A11 signaling pathway.
  • Temporal delivery of TAT-Beclin1 prevents premature autophagy activation, promoting a synergistic effect between autophagy and ferroptosis.
  • The treatment activates CD8T cells and triggers interferon-gamma-mediated downregulation of SLC7A11.
  • This approach may establish a self-amplifying cascade of ferroptosis, autophagy, and immune response that enhances anti-tumor effects.

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Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interest exists.
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