ACS Nano. 2019 Nov 26;13(11):12912-12928. doi: 10.1021/acsnano.9b05425. Epub 2019 Oct 29.
Tumor Microenvironment Responsive Shape-Reversal Self-Targeting Virus-Inspired Nanodrug for Imaging-Guided Near-Infrared-II Photothermal Chemotherapy
Yang Li 1 2 3, Jinyan Lin 2, Peiyuan Wang 1 2 3, Qiang Luo 1 2 3, Huirong Lin 4, Yun Zhang 1 3, Zhenqing Hou 5, Jingfeng Liu 1 2 3, Xiaolong Liu 1 2 3
Abstract
Tumor microenvironment responsive multimodal synergistic theranostic strategies can significantly improve the therapeutic efficacy while avoiding severe side effects. Inspired by the fact that special morphology could enhance photothermal conversion efficiency (PCE) and cellular delivery, we developed an acidic tumor microenvironment responsive shape-reversal metal-organic virus-inspired nanodrug for enhancing near-infrared (NIR)-II PCE, increasing cell adhesion, and activating tumor targeting. First, a NIR-I fluorescence probe (IR825), a chemo-drug (pemetrexed, PEM), and a rare-earth metal ion (Nd(III)) were chosen to synthesize a virus-like nanodrug via coordination-driven assembly. Then, the spike-like surface of the nanodrug was further camouflaged by an acidity-sensitive poly(ethylene glycol) "shell" to create virus-core and sphere-shell hierarchical nanoassemblies, which could efficiently prevent immune clearance and prolong systemic circulation. Interestingly, the acidic tumor microenvironment could trigger the shell detachment of nanoassemblies for shape reversal to produce a virus-like surface by re-exposure of PEM to synergistically amplify the cellular internalization while enhancing NIR-II PCE. By utilizing the shell-detached virus-like nanodrug core, the tumor microenvironment specific enhanced NIR-II photothermal chemotherapy can be realized under the precise guidance of fluorescence/photoacoustic imaging, thereby achieving complete tumor elimination without recurrence in a single treatment cycle. We envision that integrating the tumor microenvironment responsive ability with "sphere-to-virus" shape reversal will provide a promising strategy for biomimetic targeted cancer therapy.
Keywords: NIR-II photothermal therapy; chemotherapy; shape reversal; tumor microenvironment response; virus-inspired nanodrug.
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