Blockade of PD‐1 and CTLA‐4: a potent immunotherapeutic approach for hepatocellular carcinoma

K Hou, X Xu, X Ge, J Jiang, F Ouyang - Biofactors, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Immune checkpoints (ICPs) can promote tumor growth and prevent immunity‐induced
cancer cell apoptosis. Fortunately, targeting ICPs, such as programmed cell death 1 (PD‐1) …

M1/M2 macrophage-targeted nanotechnology and PROTAC for the treatment of atherosclerosis

Y Ma, X Yang, K Ning, H Guo - Life Sciences, 2024 - Elsevier
Macrophages play key roles in atherosclerosis progression, and an imbalance in M1/M2
macrophages leads to unstable plaques; therefore, M1/M2 macrophage polarization …

Adenosine-modulating synthetic high-density lipoprotein for chemoimmunotherapy of triple-negative breast cancer

X Gong, C Zheng, Y Cai, W Zhang, B Zhu… - Journal of Controlled …, 2024 - Elsevier
Adenosine (ADO) is a common chemotherapy-associated immune checkpoint that hinders
anti-tumor immunity-mediated efficacy of chemotherapy. Herein, we created a synthetic high …

Negatively charged nanodiscs for the reduction of toxicity and enhanced efficacy of polymyxin B against Acinetobacter baumannii sepsis

P Wang, C Xie, Y Zhang, H Li, Y Lu, L Sun, X Hu, T Nie… - Acta Biomaterialia, 2024 - Elsevier
The treatment of sepsis caused by multidrug-resistant (MDR) Gram-negative bacterial
infections remains challenging. With these pathogens exhibiting resistance to carbapenems …

[HTML][HTML] Probing the dynamic landscape of peptides in molecular assemblies by synergized NMR experiments and MD simulations

R Nencini, MLG Regnier, SM Backlund… - Communications …, 2024 - nature.com
Peptides or proteins containing small biomolecular aggregates, such as micelles, bicelles,
droplets and nanodiscs, are pivotal in many fields ranging from structural biology to …

A natural nano-platform: Advances in drug delivery system with recombinant high-density lipoprotein

Z Xie, G Zhang, Y Meng, Y Tong, J Deng, H Li… - Chinese Chemical …, 2024 - Elsevier
Developing natural nano-platforms with high biocompatibility and natural targeting ability
represents great significance for drug delivery. High-density lipoprotein (HDL), a natural lipid …

[HTML][HTML] High-density lipoprotein mimetic nano-therapeutics targeting monocytes and macrophages for improved cardiovascular care: a comprehensive review

J Zhen, X Li, H Yu, B Du - Journal of Nanobiotechnology, 2024 - Springer
The prevalence of cardiovascular diseases continues to be a challenge for global health,
necessitating innovative solutions. The potential of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) mimetic …

Targeting Nrf2 by bioactive peptides alleviate inflammation: expanding the role of gut microbiota and metabolites

Z Chu, L Zhu, Y Zhou, F Yang, Z Hu, Y Luo… - Critical Reviews in …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Inflammation is a complex process that usually refers to the general response of the body to
the harmful stimuli of various pathogens, tissue damage, or exogenous pollutants. Nuclear …

Manipulating Redox Homeostasis of Cancer Stem Cells Overcome Chemotherapeutic Resistance through Photoactivatable Biomimetic Nanodiscs

B Wang, W Wang, Y Xu, R Liu, R Li, P Yang, C Zhao… - Small, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Tumor heterogeneity remains a significant obstacle in cancer therapy due to diverse cells
with varying treatment responses. Cancer stem‐like cells (CSCs) contribute significantly to …

Unlocking the potential of nanocarrier-mediated mRNA delivery across diverse biomedical frontiers: A comprehensive review

S Pawar, P Pingale, A Garkal, RAM Osmani… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Messenger RNA (mRNA) has gained marvelous attention for managing and preventing
various conditions like cancer, Alzheimer's, infectious diseases, etc. Due to the quick …