Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) poses as a daunting and intricate manifestation of breast cancer, highlighted by few treatment options and a poor outlook. The crucial element in fostering tumor growth and immune resistance is the polarization of tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) into the M2 state within the tumor microenvironment (TME). To address this, we developed M2 targeting peptide-chitosan-curcumin nanoparticles (M2pep-Cs-Cur NPs), a targeted delivery system utilizing chitosan (Cs) as a carrier, curcumin (Cur) as a therapeutic agent, and targeting peptides for specificity. These NPs effectively inhibited TNBC cell proliferation (~â70%) and invasion (~â70%), while increasing the responsiveness of tumors to anti-PD-L1 treatment (~â50% survival enhancement) in vitro and in vivo. Bioinformatics analysis suggested that Cur modulates TAM polarization by influencing key genes such as COX-2, offering insights into its underlying mechanisms. This study highlights the potential of M2pep-Cs-Cur NPs to reverse M2 polarization in TAMs, providing a promising targeted therapeutic strategy to overcome immunotherapy resistance and improve TNBC outcomes.
Targeted nanoparticle delivery system for tumor-associated macrophage reprogramming to enhance TNBC therapy.
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作者:Dong Xiaoshen, Wang Xiaoou, Zheng Xinyu, Jiang Haiyang, Liu Lu, Ma Ningye, Wang Shuo
期刊: | Cell Biology and Toxicology | 影响因子: | 5.900 |
时间: | 2025 | 起止号: | 2025 Mar 8; 41(1):58 |
doi: | 10.1007/s10565-025-10001-1 |
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