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J. Nanobiotechnol.,2025,23(1):317.
He, Kaiming; Chen, Desheng; Zhu, Dongzi; Zheng, Wenjie; Lyu, Lei; Zhang, Mingshen; Chen, Zeping; Wang, Xiaowen; Hu, Yongwei; Fu, Binsheng
DOI:10.1186/s12951-025-03353-7 PMID:40287682
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) poses a significant therapeutic challenge, driving the need for novel treatment strategies. This study investigates the combination of photothermal therapy (PTT) and metalloimmunotherapy for HCC treatment using Co+diABZI@J-dICG nanoparticles. Indocyanine green (ICG), an FDA-approved nearinfrared (NIR) dye, is dimerized into J-aggregates to enhance PTT by improving light absorption and photothermal efficiency. The cGAS-STING pathway, a key mediator of innate immunity, is activated by the STING agonist diABZI, while cobalt ions (Co2+) further enhance immune responses. The Co+diABZI@J-dICG nanoparticles take advantage of ICG’s hepatotropic properties for sustained tumor accumulation and immune activation, resulting in significant tumor growth inhibition and reduced HCC recurrence following hepatectomy.
Hepatocellular carcinoma ; Photothermal therapy ; Metalloimmunotherapy ; Indocyanine green ; Nanoparticles