An efficient biomimetic nano-regulator inducing simultaneous calcium ion/nitric oxide/energy metabolism triple homeostasis disruption for synergetic cancer therapy

Chem Commun (Camb). 2023 Apr 20;59(33):4919-4922. doi: 10.1039/d3cc01226c.

Abstract

Inducing homeostasis disruption in cancer cells will cause severe cytotoxicity and apoptosis for cancer therapy. However, comprehensive intracellular active homeostatic mechanisms make it still a daunting challenge. Reported herein is a biomimetic nano-regulator for mutually reinforcing Ca2+/NO/energy metabolism triple homeostasis disruption via cascade reactions.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Biomimetics
  • Calcium / metabolism
  • Energy Metabolism
  • Homeostasis
  • Mice
  • Neoplasms* / drug therapy
  • Neoplasms* / metabolism
  • Nitric Oxide / metabolism

Substances

  • Nitric Oxide
  • Calcium