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Li, Hanlin (Li, Hanlin.) [1] | Qu, Yuhan (Qu, Yuhan.) [2] | Guo, Zhanzhi (Guo, Zhanzhi.) [3] | Chen, Dan (Chen, Dan.) [4] | Jiang, Longguang (Jiang, Longguang.) [5] | Xu, Peng (Xu, Peng.) [6] | Huang, Mingdong (Huang, Mingdong.) [7] | Yuan, Cai (Yuan, Cai.) [8]

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Abstract:

Human heavy-chain ferritin (HFn) possesses a stable and uniform cage-like structure, tumor-targeting properties, self-assembly capabilities, and biocompatibility, rendering it an ideal candidate for drug delivery. Here, we developed a dual modified HFn-based nanocage (DFn) that targets the urokinase-type plasminogen activator receptor (uPAR) and, at the same time, is responsive to the tumor microenvironment for controlled extracellular drug release. This DFn was used to co-encapsulate a photosensitizer (CPZ) and a hypoxia-activated prodrug (TPZ), creating the multifunctional nanoparticles C/T@DFn. In vitro cellular assays demonstrated that C/T@DFn significantly outperformed both unmodified HFn-based nanoparticles and its counterpart without the uPAR-targeting motif in inhibiting tumor cell survival, proliferation, and migration, and showed enhanced tumor cell spheroids penetration. In vivo studies further demonstrated the improved tumor-specific accumulation and antitumor efficacy of the loaded cargo in the DFn nanocages in comparison with wild-type HFn. This improved therapeutic effect is achieved through receptor-mediated targeting and tumor microenvironment-responsive release of the cargo from the DFn nanocages, resulting in synergistic action of CPZ and TPZ within the tumor tissue. Overall, this study introduces an ideal ferritin-based nanoplatform for the efficient co-delivery of therapeutic agents, offering a promising strategy for targeted tumor therapy. © 2025 Elsevier B.V.

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Nanoclay

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  • [ 1 ] [Li, Hanlin]College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fujian, 350108, China
  • [ 2 ] [Qu, Yuhan]College of Biological Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fujian, Fuzhou; 350108, China
  • [ 3 ] [Guo, Zhanzhi]College of Biological Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fujian, Fuzhou; 350108, China
  • [ 4 ] [Chen, Dan]Department of Cardiology, Heart Center of Fujian Province, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fujian, Fuzhou; 350001, China
  • [ 5 ] [Jiang, Longguang]College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fujian, 350108, China
  • [ 6 ] [Xu, Peng]College of Biological Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fujian, Fuzhou; 350108, China
  • [ 7 ] [Huang, Mingdong]College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fujian, 350108, China
  • [ 8 ] [Yuan, Cai]College of Biological Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fujian, Fuzhou; 350108, China

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  • [huang, mingdong]college of chemistry, fuzhou university, fujian, 350108, china;;

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International Journal of Biological Macromolecules

ISSN: 0141-8130

Year: 2025

Volume: 303

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JCR@2023

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