journal article·2025-03Open access

Controlled Inflammation Drives Neutrophil‐Mediated Precision Drug Delivery in Heterogeneous Tumors

Yunfei Guo, Yiming Li, Jianmin Li, Haoran Cai, Kangkang Liu, Dengyi Duan, Wenyi Zhang, Gang Han, Yang Zhao

Advanced Science· Volume 12· Issue 11

Abstract

Abstract Tumor heterogeneity remains a formidable obstacle in targeted cancer therapy, often leading to suboptimal treatment outcomes. This study presents an innovative approach that harnesses controlled inflammation to guide neutrophil‐mediated drug delivery, effectively overcoming the limitations imposed by tumor heterogeneity. By inducing localized inflammation within tumors using lipopolysaccharide, it significantly amplify the recruitment of drug‐laden neutrophils to tumor sites, irrespective of specific tumor markers. This strategy not only enhances targeted drug delivery but also triggers the release of neutrophil extracellular traps, further potentiating the anti‐tumor effect. Crucially, this study demonstrates that potential systemic inflammatory responses can be effectively mitigated through neutrophil transfusion, ensuring the safety and clinical viability of this approach. In a murine breast cancer model, the method significantly impedes tumor growth compared to conventional treatments. This work offers a versatile strategy for precise drug delivery across diverse tumor types. The findings pave the way for more effective and broadly applicable cancer treatments, potentially addressing the long‐standing challenge of tumor heterogeneity.
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Research context

OpenAlex topics: Immune cells in cancer · Nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics · Neutrophil, Myeloperoxidase and Oxidative Mechanisms

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Affiliations

Department of Radiology The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University Tianjin 300211 P. R. China

Tianjin Institute of Urology The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University Tianjin 300211 P. R. China

Biochemistry and Molecular Biotechnology University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School Worcester MA 01605 USA

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China · Natural Science Foundation of Tianjin Municipality

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