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The research aims to explore anion-π interactions in creating effective photosensitizers for treating hypoxic solid tumors.

January 17, 2026AggregateOpen Access

Anion‐π + Type AIE‐Active Photosensitizers for Ferroptosis‐Driven Photodynamic Immunotherapy Against Hypoxic Solid Tumors

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Demonstrates ferroptosis-driven photodynamic immunotherapy in hypoxic solid tumors, suggesting a new strategy against treatment-resistant cancers.

The research aims to explore anion-π interactions in creating effective photosensitizers for treating hypoxic solid tumors.
Developed Type I photosensitizers using anion-π interactions.
Encapsulated TMTPA photosensitizers into nanoparticles for enhanced targeting.
Evaluated the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) under laser irradiation.
Assessed the impact on dendritic cell maturation and T cell proliferation.
TMTPA nanoparticles achieved an 86% inhibition of primary tumors.
Mitochondrial targeting led to increased lipid peroxidation and ferroptosis.
Dendritic cell maturation and T cell activation significantly enhanced systemic antitumor immunity.
Demonstrated effective suppression of lung metastasis.

Liu et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Demonstrates ferroptosis-driven photodynamic immunotherapy in hypoxic solid tumors, suggesting a new strategy against treatment-resistant cancers.