To investigate the mechanism of doxorubicin (DOX)-induced immunogenic cell death (ICD) and to improve immunotherapy efficacy. In this study, hybrid vesicles containing DOX (HV-DOX) were prepared by thin-film hydration with extrusion, and the formulated nanoparticles were characterized physically. Furthermore, experiments and animal models were used to investigate the efficacy and new mechanisms of chemotherapy combined with immunotherapy.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOsteoarthritis is a degenerative disorder that can severely affect joints, and new treatment strategies are urgently needed. Administration of mesenchymal stem cell (MSC)-derived exosomes is a promising therapeutic strategy in osteoarthritis treatment. However, the poor yield of exosomes is an obstacle to the use of this modality in the clinic.
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Salinomycin (Sal) is a potent inhibitor with effective anti-breast cancer properties in clinical therapy. The occurrence of various side effect of Sal greatly limits its application. The epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) family is a family of receptors highly expressed in most breast cancer cells.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Most current therapeutic strategies primarily include localized treatment, lacking effective systemic strategies. Meanwhile, recent studies have suggested that RNA vaccines can effectively activate antigen-presenting cells (APCs) and lymphocytes to produce a strong systemic immune response and inhibit tumor growth.
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