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Biomimetic Organic Nanozyme as Tumor Vaccines for Targeted Suppression of Ammonia‐Induced T Lymphocyte Death to Augment Breast Cancer Immunotherapy

Meng Suo, Deyi Yang, Mingyue Yang, Jue Wang, Dingfeng Zhang, Daoming Zhu, Qingyong Xu, Yanni Song

2025Advanced Science11 citationsDOIOpen Access PDF

Abstract

Abstract Ammonia‐induced T lymphocyte death (AITD) offers a new perspective on immune regulation after the activation of CD8 + T cells. However, the use of a single AITD inhibitor is constrained by multiple factors in the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment and requires combination strategies to achieve breakthroughs. Herein, a rationally designed organic nanozyme (IR‐IHpd) is presented, integrating anthocyanin‐based near‐infrared photodynamic therapy (NIR‐PDT) and Hemin‐derived peroxidase (POD)‐like catalytic activity. Under 780 nm laser irradiation, it generates ROS through Type I/II photodynamic mechanisms while catalyzing H 2 O 2 into cytotoxic ·OH, establishing an uninterrupted ROS generation. Co‐encapsulated with CB‐839 in DSPE‐Hyd‐PEG and coated with dendritic cell (DC) membranes to form a biomimetic system (DMIC), this system targets both tumors and T cells. After intravenous administration, the DMIC nanozyme system efficiently accumulates in tumor tissues, tumor‐draining lymph nodes, and spleens, where NIR irradiation induces tumor immunogenic cell death while promoting DCs maturation and T cell activation. The DMIC also functions as a tumor vaccine, capable of directly activating T cells and preventing tumor occurrence. Furthermore, the released CB‐839 reduces intracellular ammonia levels in T cells, thereby enhancing anti‐tumor immunity. This pioneering work achieves targeted AITD inhibition for the first time, integrating NIR‐PDT, metabolic modulation, and immune activation to advance nanozyme‐based immunotherapy.

Topics & Concepts

Cancer researchImmunotherapyTumor microenvironmentCytotoxic T cellImmune systemPhotodynamic therapyImmunogenic cell deathT cellCancer immunotherapyT lymphocyteMedicineProgrammed cell deathIntracellularChemistryDendritic cellImmunologyCancerTumor-infiltrating lymphocytesLymphocyteCytotoxicityBiologyImmunityAcquired immune systemCellPeripheral toleranceNanoplatforms for cancer theranosticsAdvanced Nanomaterials in CatalysisCancer Immunotherapy and Biomarkers
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