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Self-catalyzed nitric oxide nanocomplexes induce ferroptosis for cancer immunotherapy
Zhu, Lipeng1; Leng, Dongliang2; Guo, Ziang2; Zhao, Yuetao1; Leung, Kam Tong3; Dai, Yeneng2; Li, Junnan4; Zhao, Qi2
2025-01-10
Source PublicationJournal of Controlled Release
ISSN0168-3659
Volume377Pages:524-539
Abstract

Ferroptosis, triggered by membrane lipid peroxidation (LPO) and diminished antioxidants, can be induced by intracellular iron (II, Fe). However, the role of nitric oxide (NO) in causing Fe overload for ferroptosis remains uncertain. This study reveals that NO can stimulate endogenous Fe release by upregulating heme oxygenase 1 (HMOX1) expression. Here, ferritin heavy chain (FHC) siRNA and hyaluronic acid (HA)-modified Arg-stabilized zinc peroxide (AZOSH), a non-ferrous-based nanoagent, is synthesized to trigger ferroptosis by inducing intracellular Fe overload. AZOSH, a self-catalyzed NO nanocomplex, effectively generates NO through a reaction of self-supplied Arginine (Arg) and hydrogen peroxide (HO), which promotes glutathione (GSH) consumption to downregulate glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4) expression and produces peroxynitrite (ONOO) to enhance LPO. Meanwhile, NO promotes endo/lysosomal escape of siRNA by damaging membrane structures. Moreover, AZOSH significantly triggers Fe overload through the synergistic effects of NO-activated HMOX1 expression and FHC siRNA-mediated ferritin sequestration. Additionally, the released Zn from AZOSH induces oxidative stress by inhibiting mitochondrial function, further promoting ferroptosis. Consequently, AZOSH-mediated ferroptosis exhibits a strong cellular immunogenic response for T-cell activation and infiltration. Importantly, the integration of AZOSH with an anti-PD-1 antibody results in notable antitumor efficacy in vivo. Therefore, this study provides a novel concept of NO-induced ferroptosis, highlighting its role in enhancing PD-1-based immunotherapeutic efficacy.

KeywordCheckpoint Blockade Immunotherapy Fe2++ Overloading Ferroptosis Self-catalyzed No naNocomplexes Sirna
DOI10.1016/j.jconrel.2024.11.048
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Indexed BySCIE
Language英語English
WOS Research AreaChemistry ; Pharmacology & Pharmacy
WOS SubjectChemistry, Multidisciplinary ; Pharmacology & Pharmacy
WOS IDWOS:001370651200001
PublisherELSEVIER, RADARWEG 29, 1043 NX AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS
Scopus ID2-s2.0-85210057052
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Document TypeJournal article
CollectionFaculty of Health Sciences
Centre for Precision Medicine Research and Training
DEPARTMENT OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
Corresponding AuthorDai, Yeneng; Li, Junnan; Zhao, Qi
Affiliation1.School of Life Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, 510006, China
2.MoE Frontiers Science Center For Precision Oncology, Cancer Centre, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, SAR, 999078, Macao
3.Department of Paediatrics, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, China
4.Key Laboratory of Study and Discovery of Small Targeted Molecules of Hunan Province, Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410013, China
Corresponding Author AffilicationCancer Centre
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Zhu, Lipeng,Leng, Dongliang,Guo, Ziang,et al. Self-catalyzed nitric oxide nanocomplexes induce ferroptosis for cancer immunotherapy[J]. Journal of Controlled Release, 2025, 377, 524-539.
APA Zhu, Lipeng., Leng, Dongliang., Guo, Ziang., Zhao, Yuetao., Leung, Kam Tong., Dai, Yeneng., Li, Junnan., & Zhao, Qi (2025). Self-catalyzed nitric oxide nanocomplexes induce ferroptosis for cancer immunotherapy. Journal of Controlled Release, 377, 524-539.
MLA Zhu, Lipeng,et al."Self-catalyzed nitric oxide nanocomplexes induce ferroptosis for cancer immunotherapy".Journal of Controlled Release 377(2025):524-539.
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