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ArticleAdvanced healthcare materials2026

Ferritin-Doped Nanoparticles Triggered Tumor-Specific Darkening for Enhanced Photothermal Tumor Ablation and Immune Activation.

Haidong Zha, Xiao Liang, Long Xi, Jiamao Chen, Wenzhao Zhong, Zhen Yuan, Meng Xu, Ying Zheng

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Haidong ZhaState Key Laboratory of Mechanism and Quality of Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, China.
Xiao LiangState Key Laboratory of Mechanism and Quality of Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, China.
Long XiFaculty of Health Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, China.
Jiamao ChenState Key Laboratory of Mechanism and Quality of Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, China.
Wenzhao ZhongState Key Laboratory of Mechanism and Quality of Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, China.
Zhen YuanFaculty of Health Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, China.
Meng XuState Key Laboratory of Mechanism and Quality of Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, China.
Ying ZhengState Key Laboratory of Mechanism and Quality of Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4555-2143

Funding

Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Joint Laboratory for New Drug Screening EF202300054-FHS,GDSTCScience and Technology Development Fund of Macau SAR 005/2023/SKLScience and Technology Development Fund of Macau SAR 0076/2023/RIB3
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Abstract

Combining the lysosomal targeting ability of human ferritin heavy chain (HFn) and the strong oxidizing property of gallic acid-iron complex (GA-Fe), a hybrid nanoparticle HFn/GA-Fe was synthesized by a cross-linking reaction. We discovered that HFn/GA-Fe would specifically darken the color of tumors after intravenous injection without rendering notable toxicity in normal organs, as observed by visual inspection and photoacoustic imaging. HFn/GA-Fe specifically bound to HFn receptor (TfR1/TIM-2) and aggregated at the lysosomal pH. HFn/GA-Fe induced endothelial cell death and tumor-specific hemorrhage by generating reactive oxygen species (ROS). Under laser irradiation, the leaked deoxyhemoglobin significantly enhanced the photothermal effect and subsequently triggered anti-tumor immune responses. The cavities of ferritin nanocages can further encapsulate drugs, endowing them with broader application prospects.

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ApoferritinsFerritinsNanoparticlesNeoplasmsPhotothermal TherapyAnimalsCell Line, TumorHumansIronMiceReactive Oxygen SpeciesReceptors, TransferrinApoferritinsFerritinsIronReactive Oxygen SpeciesReceptors, Transferrinfenton reactionhuman ferritin heavy chainphotothermal therapytransferrin receptor 1vascular disrupting agent

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PMID41580922
PMCPMC13068299

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