A Cu-Based Metal–Organic Framework Cu-Cip with Cuproptosis for Cancer Therapy and Inhibition of Cancer Cell Migration
Wenwen Lu, Chen Lei, Ke Chen, Zheng‐Feng Wang, Feng Liu, Xianan Li, Jie Shen, Qiying Shen, Junkuo Gao, Wenxin Lin, Quan Hu
Abstract
Microflora within cancer cells plays a pivotal role in promoting metastasis of cancer. However, contemporary anticancer research often overlooks the potential benefits of combining anticancer and antibacterial agents. Consequently, a metal–organic framework Cu-Cip with cuproptosis and antibacterial properties was synthesized for cancer therapy. To enhance the anticancer effect of the material, Mn 2+ was loaded into Cu-Cip, yielding Mn@Cu-Cip. The fabricated material was characterized using single-crystal X-ray diffraction, PXRD, and FT-IR. By interacting with overexpressed H 2 O 2 to produce ROS and accumulating Cu ions in cancer cells, MOFs exhibited excellent anticancer performance. Moreover, the material displayed the function of damaging Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, revealing the admirable antibacterial properties of the material. In addition, the antibacterial ability could inhibit tumor cell migration. The Cu-based MOF revealed promising applications in the field of tumor treatment.