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Cascade-Targeted Type I/II Sensitizer Enabled by Enzyme-Instructed Self-Assembly for Amplified Sono-Photodynamic Tumor Therapy – Research


Sono-photodynamic therapy (SPDT) offers a non-invasive, spatiotemporally precise approach to cancer treatment, but its effectiveness is still limited by poor tumor specificity and penetration. To address this, we developed a cascade-targeted type I/II sensitizer, Ce6-TPP-Phe-Tyr (CTPT), which integrates chlorin e6 (Ce6), triphenylphosphonium (TPP), and a phospho-peptide motif for precise tumor targeting and potent SPDT. Upon dephosphorylation by tumor-overexpressed alkaline phosphatase (ALP), CTPT undergoes enzyme-instructed self-assembly (EISA) into nanoparticles (CTPT NPs), promoting their accumulation and retention in tumors. The TPP cations then guide these nanoparticles to mitochondria, concentrating the therapeutic payload at this critical organelle for cellular energy metabolism. Subsequent ultrasound/laser irradiation further enhances tissue permeability and triggers the generation of both type I and type II reactive oxygen species (ROS), leading to potent oxidative damage. This integrated strategy of EISA and mitochondria-targeted SPDT achieved approximately 86% tumor regression in ALP-overexpressing xenografts. This strategy minimizes systemic toxicity and achieves potent tumor regression by cascade delivery of the therapeutic agent, thereby significantly enhancing the precision and efficacy of SPDT.


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ALP; enzyme‐instructed self‐assembly (EISA); sensitizer; sono‐photodynamic therapy (SPDT); tumor‐targeting.



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What Happens Inside Your Cells When You Exercise Could Help Fight Diabetes – Science News



Glowing Muscle Power Strength ExerciseScientists are investigating how exercise-triggered stress reshapes the cell’s energy systems, and whether those same mechanisms could eventually help counter metabolic disease. Don’t like the gym? Exercise scientist Ryan Montalvo gets it. He still goes anyway, because the physical strain of exercise often leads to lasting health benefits. Although workouts can feel intimidating, exercise triggers […]



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Scientists Reveal the Simplest Rule for Building Strength – Science News



Human Health Strength Longevity ConceptNew resistance-training guidelines show that any amount of strength training can significantly improve muscle, strength, and physical function. The first major revision to resistance training guidelines in 17 years carries a straightforward takeaway. Doing any resistance training at all can boost strength, increase muscle size, improve power, and enhance physical function. The updated guidance comes […]



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Extreme Ocean Pressure Is Feeding Deep-Sea Life in a Way Scientists Never Expected – Science News



Underwater Bacteria MicrobesHigh pressure in the deep ocean may squeeze nutrients from sinking “marine snow,” feeding deep-sea microbes and altering how carbon moves through the ocean. For decades, scientists have considered the deep ocean a nutrient-poor environment where microbes survive on scarce resources. New research from the University of Southern Denmark (SDU), however, suggests this view may […]



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Once Thought Extinct, Scientists Are Revealing the Secrets of This Elusive and “Adorable” Mammal – Science News



Coastal MartenA new study sheds light on the hidden lives of coastal marten. Researchers at Oregon State University have sharpened the picture of one of the West Coast’s most elusive mammals: the coastal marten. About the size of a ferret, this small forest carnivore was nearly wiped out in the 20th century as trapping and logging […]



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Preclinical models of breast cancer metastasis: strengths, limitations, and clinical relevance – Research


Breast cancer metastasis remains a leading cause of mortality. Animal models have been instrumental in dissecting the complex metastatic cascade and have provided insights into tumor progression and mechanisms of dissemination to distant organs. However, significant gaps remain, particularly in the context of a highly heterogeneous disease like breast cancer. This review summarizes animal models utilized to study breast cancer metastasis, including mutagen-induced and genetically engineered mouse models, cell line-based syngeneic and xenograft models, patient-derived xenografts, as well as rat and zebrafish models. We summarize the strengths and limitations of each model in recapitulating key stages of metastasis, including the onset of metastasis, organ-specific tropism, and tumor-microenvironment interactions. Additionally, we highlight the importance of these models in preclinical drug testing and personalized therapy. By providing a comprehensive overview, this review aims to guide researchers in choosing the most suitable preclinical breast cancer animal model to effectively address metastasis-related questions.



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43-Year Study Finds Coffee May Help Protect the Brain From Dementia – Science News



Old Woman Grandma Drinking CoffeeA large, decades-long study of more than 130,000 participants suggests that moderate consumption of caffeinated coffee or tea may support long-term cognitive health. Researchers from Mass General Brigham, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard conducted a large prospective cohort study involving 131,821 participants from the Nurses’ […]



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An Unexpected Planetary Neighbor May Play a Surprising Role in Earth’s Climate Cycles – Science News



Earth and Mars in SpaceA seemingly small planetary neighbor may play a larger role in Earth’s climate than previously thought. Mars is only about half the size of Earth and has roughly one tenth of its mass, making it relatively small compared with many planets. Despite this, new research shows that the red planet subtly influences Earth’s orbit and […]



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Short strands of RNA nearly self-replicate, recreating a possible step in the dawn of life – Research



Short strands of RNA nearly self-replicate, recreating a possible step in the dawn of life



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