Phototheranostic Metal-Phenolic Networks with Antiexosomal PD-L1 Enhanced Ferroptosis for Synergistic Immunotherapy

J Am Chem Soc. 2022 Jan 19;144(2):787-797. doi: 10.1021/jacs.1c09753. Epub 2022 Jan 5.

Abstract

Tumor-derived exosome can suppress dendritic cells (DCs) and T cells functions. Excessive secretion of exosomal programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) results in therapeutic resistance to PD-1/PD-L1 immunotherapy and clinical failure. Restored T cells by antiexosomal PD-L1 tactic can intensify ferroptosis of tumor cells and vice versa. Diminishing exosomal suppression and establishing a nexus of antiexosomal PD-L1 and ferroptosis may rescue the discouraging antitumor immunity. Here, we engineered phototheranostic metal-phenolic networks (PFG MPNs) by an assembly of semiconductor polymers encapsulating ferroptosis inducer (Fe3+) and exosome inhibitor (GW4869). The PFG MPNs elicited superior near-infrared II fluorescence/photoacoustic imaging tracking performance for a precise photothermal therapy (PTT). PTT-augmented immunogenic cell death relieved exosomal silencing on DC maturation. GW4869 mediated PD-L1 based exosomal inhibition revitalized T cells and enhanced the ferroptosis. This novel synergy of PTT with antiexosomal PD-L1 enhanced ferroptosis evoked potent antitumor immunity in B16F10 tumors and immunological memory against metastatic tumors in lymph nodes.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aniline Compounds / chemistry*
  • Animals
  • B7-H1 Antigen / metabolism*
  • Benzylidene Compounds / chemistry*
  • CD8-Positive T-Lymphocytes / cytology
  • CD8-Positive T-Lymphocytes / drug effects
  • CD8-Positive T-Lymphocytes / immunology
  • CD8-Positive T-Lymphocytes / metabolism
  • Cell Line, Tumor
  • Exosomes / metabolism
  • Ferric Compounds / chemistry*
  • Ferroptosis* / drug effects
  • Immunogenic Cell Death / drug effects
  • Immunotherapy
  • Interferon-gamma / metabolism
  • Melanoma, Experimental / diagnostic imaging
  • Melanoma, Experimental / therapy
  • Metal-Organic Frameworks / chemistry*
  • Metal-Organic Frameworks / pharmacology
  • Metal-Organic Frameworks / therapeutic use
  • Mice
  • Phenol / chemistry
  • Photoacoustic Techniques
  • Polyethylene Glycols / chemistry
  • Polymers / chemistry
  • Programmed Cell Death 1 Receptor / metabolism
  • Theranostic Nanomedicine

Substances

  • Aniline Compounds
  • B7-H1 Antigen
  • Benzylidene Compounds
  • Ferric Compounds
  • GW 4869
  • Metal-Organic Frameworks
  • Polymers
  • Programmed Cell Death 1 Receptor
  • Phenol
  • Polyethylene Glycols
  • Interferon-gamma