Biomaterials Research • Vol 29
Polydopamine-based Nanoadjuvants Promote a Positive Feedback Loop for Cancer Immunotherapy via Overcoming Photothermally Boosted T Cell Exhaustion
January 2025 • Xiao-Kai Chi, Hairui Zhang, Jingjing Gao, Jin Su, Yongzhong Du, Xiaoling Xu
Immunogenic cell death, triggered by photothermal therapy or specific chemotherapy, strives to establish a positive feedback loop in cancer immunotherapy. This loop is characterized by the rapid release of antigens and adenosine triphosphate (ATP), ultimately leading to accelerated T cell infiltration. However, this loop is hindered by T cell exhaustion caused by adenosine originating from ATP and glucose deprivation in the immunosuppressive microenvironment. To overcome this challenge, we developed a pH-low inser…