Issue 21, 2024

FeS2-modified MXene nanocomposite platform for efficient PTT/CDT/TDT integration through enhanced GSH consumption

Abstract

Hypoxic microenvironment and glutathione (GSH) accumulation in tumours limit the efficacy of cytotoxic reactive oxygen species (ROS) anti-tumour therapy. To address this challenge, we increased the consumption of GSH and the production of ROS through a novel nanoplatform with the action of inorganic nanoenzymes. In this study, we prepared mesoporous FeS2 using a simple template method, efficiently loaded AIPH, and assembled Ti3C2/FeS2-AIPH@BSA (TFAB) nanocomposites through self-assembly with BSA and 2D Ti3C2. The constructed TFAB nanotherapeutic platform enhanced chemodynamic therapy (CDT) by generating toxic hydroxyl radicals (˙OH) via FeS2, while consuming GSH to reduce the loss of generated ˙OH via glutathione oxidase-like (GSH-OXD). In addition, TFAB is able to stimulate the decomposition of AIPH under 808 nm laser irradiation to produce oxygen-independent biotoxic alkyl radicals (˙R) for thermodynamic therapy (TDT). In conclusion, TFAB represents an innovative nanoplatform that effectively addresses the limitations of free radical-based treatment strategies. Through the synergistic therapeutic strategy of photothermal therapy (PTT), CDT, and TDT within the tumor microenvironment, TFAB nanoplatforms achieve controlled AIPH release, ROS generation, intracellular GSH consumption, and precise temperature elevation, resulting in enhanced intracellular oxidative stress, significant apoptotic cell death, and notable tumor growth inhibition. This comprehensive treatment strategy shows great promise in the field of tumor therapy.

Graphical abstract: FeS2-modified MXene nanocomposite platform for efficient PTT/CDT/TDT integration through enhanced GSH consumption

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Article information

Article type
Paper
Submitted
04 Nov 2023
Accepted
18 Apr 2024
First published
19 Apr 2024

J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024,12, 5194-5206

FeS2-modified MXene nanocomposite platform for efficient PTT/CDT/TDT integration through enhanced GSH consumption

Y. Tang, R. Zhao, M. Yi, Z. Ge, D. Wang, Y. Jiang, G. Wang and X. Deng, J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024, 12, 5194 DOI: 10.1039/D3TB02612D

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