Bimetallic peroxide nanoparticles induce PANoptosis by disrupting ion homeostasis for enhanced immunotherapy

Sci Adv. 2024 Nov 8;10(45):eadp7160. doi: 10.1126/sciadv.adp7160. Epub 2024 Nov 8.

Abstract

PANoptosis has recently emerged as a potential approach to improve the immune microenvironment. However, current methods for inducing PANoptosis are limited. Herein, through biological screening, the rational use of the nutrient metal ions Cu2+ and Zn2+ had great potential to induce PANoptosis. Inspired by these findings, we successfully developed hydrazided hyaluronic acid-modified zinc copper oxide (HZCO) nanoparticles as a PANoptosis inducer to potentiate immunotherapy. Bioactive HZCO actively delivered Cu2+ and Zn2+ while disrupting the cellular intrinsic ion metabolism pathway, resulting in double-stranded DNA release and organelle damage in cancer cells. Simultaneously, this process triggered the formation of PANoptosome and the activation of PANoptosis. HZCO-induced PANoptosis inhibited tumor growth and activated potent antitumor immune response, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of anti-programmed cell death 1 therapy. Overall, our work provides an insight into the development of PANoptosis inducers and the design of synergistic immunotherapy strategies.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cell Line, Tumor
  • Copper / chemistry
  • Homeostasis* / drug effects
  • Humans
  • Hyaluronic Acid / chemistry
  • Immunotherapy* / methods
  • Ions
  • Metal Nanoparticles / chemistry
  • Mice
  • Nanoparticles / chemistry
  • Neoplasms / drug therapy
  • Neoplasms / immunology
  • Neoplasms / metabolism
  • Neoplasms / pathology
  • Neoplasms / therapy
  • Tumor Microenvironment / drug effects
  • Zinc / chemistry
  • Zinc / pharmacology

Substances

  • Copper
  • Ions
  • Hyaluronic Acid
  • Zinc