Acta biomaterialia

Metal-organic framework-coated calcium peroxide nanoreactor triggers combined copper and iron cell death plus calcium overload to boost ultrasound and chemical cancer immunotherapy

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Abstract

A cascade nanoreactor CaCuZC was constructed to enhance immunotherapy through cuproptosis and ferroptosis.

  • CaCuZC dissociates in tumor cells to release calcium oxide, copper ions, and the sonosensitizer IR780 carbon dots.
  • The decomposition of calcium oxide generates reactive oxygen species, which strengthens the effectiveness of copper-based therapy.
  • Simultaneous overload of calcium and copper ions induces mitochondrial dysfunction and leads to cell death through both cuproptosis and ferroptosis.
  • The sonosensitizer IR780 carbon dots amplify oxidative stress when activated by ultrasound, further contributing to cell death.
  • The treatment enhances the infiltration and activation of tumor-specific cytotoxic T cells, potentially transforming 'cold' tumors into 'hot' tumors.

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Declaration of interests The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper.
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