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ReviewScience China. Life sciences2026

Liposomes in tumor treatment: a double-edged sword.

Guo Wu, Haotian Li, Yixia Liang, Senlin Li, Xiuling Li, Phei Er Saw

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Review in Science China. Life sciences, 2026. 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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6 authors.

Guo Wu *Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Epigenetics and Gene Regulation, Guangdong-Hong Kong Joint Laboratory for RNA Medicine, Medical Research Center, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510120, China.
Haotian Li *Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of South China Structural Heart Disease, Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510080, China.
Yixia LiangGuangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Epigenetics and Gene Regulation, Guangdong-Hong Kong Joint Laboratory for RNA Medicine, Medical Research Center, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510120, China.
Senlin LiDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University, Chongqing, 400037, China.
Xiuling LiGMU-GIBH Joint School of Life Sciences, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 511436, China. 972546985@qq.com.
Phei Er SawGuangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Epigenetics and Gene Regulation, Guangdong-Hong Kong Joint Laboratory for RNA Medicine, Medical Research Center, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510120, China. caipeie@mail.sysu.edu.cn.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

While FDA-approved liposomal drugs (e.g., Doxil®) have demonstrated improved toxicity profiles and targeted delivery, emerging evidence reveals paradoxical pro-angiogenic and immunosuppressive effects that compromise therapeutic outcomes. This review examines the critical yet underappreciated role of complement system activation in mediating these adverse effects. We present a comprehensive analysis of the dynamic interactions between liposomal formulations, complement proteins, and the tumor microenvironment. By elucidating these mechanisms, we identify key challenges and opportunities for optimizing nanocarrier design. Our synthesis provides a framework for developing next-generation liposomal therapeutics with enhanced efficacy and reduced immunogenic potential, offering important insights for translational cancer nanomedicine.

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Antineoplastic AgentsLiposomesNeoplasmsAnimalsComplement ActivationComplement System ProteinsDrug Delivery SystemsHumansNanomedicineNeovascularization, PathologicTumor MicroenvironmentAntineoplastic AgentsComplement System ProteinsLiposomesangiogenesiscomplement systemimmunosuppressionliposomenanocarriertumor microenvironment

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PMID41557109

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