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ReviewDiscover oncology2025

Emerging photothermal agents combined with immunotherapy for cancer treatment.

Tian Xu, Xueping Yang, Xinyu Chen, Qilin Wang, Juncai Ye, Chuanyu You, Jiao Zhu, Yan Gui

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Review in Discover oncology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Tian XuDepartment of Oncology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, 637000, Sichuan, China.
Xueping YangDepartment of Oncology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, 637000, Sichuan, China.
Xinyu ChenDepartment of Oncology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, 637000, Sichuan, China.
Qilin WangDepartment of Oncology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, 637000, Sichuan, China.
Juncai YeDepartment of Oncology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, 637000, Sichuan, China.
Chuanyu YouDepartment of Oncology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, 637000, Sichuan, China.
Jiao ZhuDepartment of Oncology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, 637000, Sichuan, China.
Yan GuiDepartment of Oncology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, 637000, Sichuan, China. 15882618827@163.com.

Funding

School of Medical Imaging, North Sichuan Medical College, China 20SXQT0071
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundImmunophotothermal therapy (IPTT), combining immune checkpoint inhibitors and photothermal therapy, represents a promising synergistic anticancer strategy that enhances tumour-specific immunity alongside localised thermal ablation.

aimThis review aims to summarise and critically analyse recent advancements in the development of photothermal agents for IPTT and their synergistic applications with immune checkpoint inhibitors.

methodsWe focus specifically on the progress in innovative photothermal agent materials, the underlying mechanisms of immunophotothermal synergy, and the resulting antitumor efficacy evidenced by preclinical and clinical findings.

conclusionsFurthermore, the key challenges hindering clinical translation and potential future directions are discussed. This comprehensive analysis highlights the current state and prospects of IPTT as an effective multimodal cancer treatment paradigm.

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Hot temperatureHyperthermiaHyperthermia, inducedImmune systemImmunotherapyPhotothermal therapy

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PMID41118004
PMCPMC12540227

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