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The research aims to enhance the effectiveness of phototherapy in cancer treatment by improving the tumor microenvironment through dual HIF-1α inhibition.

March 19, 2026ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces

Disrupting the Fortress: A Biomimetic Nano-Dual-Sensitizer Remodels Tumor Microenvironment via Dual HIF-1α Inhibition for Robust Photo-Immunotherapy

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XZXin ZhangMinistry of Education of the People's Republic of China ZCZutong CuiMinistry of Education of the People's Republic of China WLWenming LiangMinistry of Education of the People's Republic of China

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Develops a nanomedicine that remodels the tumor microenvironment to enhance phototherapy efficacy, suggesting a novel approach for cancer treatment.

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The research aims to enhance the effectiveness of phototherapy in cancer treatment by improving the tumor microenvironment through dual HIF-1α inhibition.
Developed biomimetic nanomodulators using cell membrane-coated micelles
Loaded micelles with gambogic acid and HIF-1α siRNA for targeted therapy
Applied mild photothermal therapy and photodynamic therapy techniques
Evaluated the impact on reactive oxygen species generation
Mild photothermal therapy effectively ablates tumor cells at lower temperatures (42-45 °C)
Enhanced photodynamic therapy efficacy due to increased reactive oxygen species production
Successful modulation of immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment leading to improved immune activation
Inhibition of HIF-1α and HSP90 results in reduced tumor cell thermotolerance

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Zhang et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69bb91c7496e729e6297f3f7 https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.5c24160

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Develops a nanomedicine that remodels the tumor microenvironment to enhance phototherapy efficacy, suggesting a novel approach for cancer treatment.

Disrupting the Fortress: A Biomimetic Nano-Dual-Sensitizer Remodels Tumor Microenvironment via Dual HIF-1α Inhibition for Robust Photo-Immunotherapy

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