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ArticleBMC cancer2025

Neuropilin-1-target self-assembled peptide nanoparticles contribute to tumor treatment by inducing pyroptosis.

Zheng Zhao, Jingyun Wang, Mengmeng Liu, Ziqian Li, Fei Cao, Pengfei Xu, Qi Fang, Jie Yang, Zhulong Hu, Di Wu and 2 more

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Zheng Zhao *State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Diagnosis and Therapy, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, 651 Dongfeng East Road, Guangzhou, 510060, People's Republic of China.
Jingyun Wang *State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Diagnosis and Therapy, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, 651 Dongfeng East Road, Guangzhou, 510060, People's Republic of China.
Mengmeng Liu *Department of Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital JiangxiMedical College Nanchang University, Nanchang, China, 330000.
Ziqian LiState Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Diagnosis and Therapy, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, 651 Dongfeng East Road, Guangzhou, 510060, People's Republic of China.
Fei CaoState Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Diagnosis and Therapy, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, 651 Dongfeng East Road, Guangzhou, 510060, People's Republic of China.
Pengfei XuState Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Diagnosis and Therapy, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, 651 Dongfeng East Road, Guangzhou, 510060, People's Republic of China.
Qi FangState Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Diagnosis and Therapy, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, 651 Dongfeng East Road, Guangzhou, 510060, People's Republic of China.
Jie YangState Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Diagnosis and Therapy, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, 651 Dongfeng East Road, Guangzhou, 510060, People's Republic of China.
Zhulong HuState Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Diagnosis and Therapy, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, 651 Dongfeng East Road, Guangzhou, 510060, People's Republic of China.
Di WuState Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Diagnosis and Therapy, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, 651 Dongfeng East Road, Guangzhou, 510060, People's Republic of China. wudi1@sysucc.org.cn.
Rongbin LiuDepartment of Ultrasound, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510120, China. liurb3@mail2.sysu.edu.cn.
Xuekui LiuState Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Diagnosis and Therapy, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, 651 Dongfeng East Road, Guangzhou, 510060, People's Republic of China. liuxk@sysucc.org.cn.

Funding

Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation 2021A1515111157National Natural Science Foundation of China 82202907National Natural Science Foundation of China 82203230National Natural Science Foundation of China 82203301National Natural Science Foundation of China 82373174the Science and Technology Projects 2023A04J1761the Science and Technology Projects 2023A04J2145
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundExpression of the Neuropilin-1 (NRP1) is reported in malignant cells of multiple human tumor types represented as a tumor marker. Targeting NRP1 with a peptide, CK3, is used for tumor molecular imaging, raising the question of the therapeutic potential of CK2, a peptide with a CK3 backbone which enhanced targeting and tumor enrichment properties.

methodsThe tumor targeting and enrichment capacity of CK2 was detected by IncuCyte, flow cytometry and animal living imaging. To enhance its therapeutic efficacy, we developed a self-assembling peptide nanoparticles Fmoc-Gffy-AP-CK2, incorporating a peptide protective domain (Fmoc), a self-assemble domain (Gffy) and an anti-tumor peptide (AP). In vitro cellular assays and in vivo tumor-xenograft experiments were conducted to evaluate the anti-tumor effect of Fmoc-Gffy-AP-CK2.

resultsWhile CK3 peptide specifically targets NRP1 in vitro and in vivo, CK2 markedly achieves stronger binding with NRP1 and higher tumor accumulation. Fmoc-Gffy-AP-CK2 exhibits a potent NRP1-dependent cytotoxic effect in vitro and in vivo. Mechanically, Fmoc-Gffy-AP-CK2 triggered caspase3/gasdermin E (GSDME)-mediated pyroptosis. Fmoc-Gffy-AP-CK2 also promotes the response rate of PD-1 checkpoint blockade.

conclusionsCK2, When combined with Fmoc-Gffy-AP domain, Demonstrated high anti-tumor efficacy, Providing a novel strategy for tumor treatment.

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NanoparticlesNeoplasmsNeuropilin-1PeptidesPyroptosisAnimalsCell Line, TumorHumansMiceXenograft Model Antitumor AssaysNeuropilin-1NRP1 protein, humanPeptidesAnti-tumorCell-permeable peptidesImmunotherapyNeuropilin1Pyroptosis

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