journal article·2026-07

Breaking the “Whack‐a‐Mole” Dilemma in Cancer Therapy: Ultrasound‐Propelled ROS Storm Enables Triple‐Modal Cell Death

Menglin Luo, Lu Zhao, Min Zhang, Wen Fan, Wenjun Liu, Yu Yang, Yuanyuan Guo, Qing Zhang, Sujiao Cao, Maochun Zhang, Ling Li

Small· Volume 22· Issue 37
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Abstract

ABSTRACT Advances in nanomedicine have enabled precise induction of regulated cell death (RCD) for cancer therapy. While apoptosis remains a therapeutic cornerstone, the recent discovery of ferroptosis and cuproptosis has opened new therapeutic dimensions. However, conventional ferroptosis inducers suffer from limitations such as poor stability and susceptibility to drug resistance. Nanozymes, with their high catalytic activity and tumor microenvironment‐responsive characteristics, offer promising solutions to these challenges. To overcome the limitations of monotherapies often constrained by compensatory pathways and acquired resistance, we rationally designed a sonodynamic single‐atom copper nanozyme (CuSAE) that implements a “pre‐depletion and storm amplification” strategy. This approach generates a decisive reactive oxygen species (ROS) storm that acts as a master trigger to synchronously activate three distinct RCD pathways: apoptosis, ferroptosis, and cuproptosis, thereby providing an innovative solution to combat therapeutic resistance. In mouse models of ovarian cancer, CuSAE demonstrated remarkable tumor‐killing efficacy and robust therapeutic outcomes, establishing itself as a versatile platform that enhances anticancer effects through simultaneous activation of ferroptosis and cuproptosis.
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OpenAlex topics: Nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics · Advanced Nanomaterials in Catalysis · Ferroptosis and cancer prognosis

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Affiliations

Department of Ultrasound Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College Nanchong China

Center of Health Management Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College Nanchong China

Department of Medical Ultrasound West China Hospital Sichuan University Chengdu China

Biotechnology Innovation Drug Application and Transformation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province Institute of Nanomedicine Innovation and Translational Research Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College Nanchong China

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