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ArticleExploration (Beijing, China)2026

Immunosuppressive Microenvironment Reprogramming by Synergistic Sonodynamic Therapy of Phthalocyanine-MOF Hybrids for Hepatocellular Carcinoma.

Han Wu, Lihui Gu, Jiahao Xu, Chuyue Zhang, Mingda Wang, Chao Li, Lanqing Yao, Yongkang Diao, Yuchen Li, Fujie Chen and 4 more

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Article in Exploration (Beijing, China), 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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3 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

14 authors.

Han WuDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital Naval Medical University Shanghai China.
Lihui GuDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital Naval Medical University Shanghai China.
Jiahao XuDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital Naval Medical University Shanghai China.
Chuyue ZhangDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital Naval Medical University Shanghai China.
Mingda WangDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital Naval Medical University Shanghai China.
Chao LiDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital Naval Medical University Shanghai China.
Lanqing YaoDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital Naval Medical University Shanghai China.
Yongkang DiaoDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital Naval Medical University Shanghai China.
Yuchen LiDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital Naval Medical University Shanghai China.
Fujie ChenDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital Naval Medical University Shanghai China.
Huixuan FanDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital Naval Medical University Shanghai China.
Yuze ZhaoDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital Naval Medical University Shanghai China.
Feng ShenDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital Naval Medical University Shanghai China.
Tian YangDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital Naval Medical University Shanghai China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0575-0698

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remains a critical global health challenge with limited treatment efficacy hindered by therapy resistance and hypoxia-induced immune suppression. Tumor heterogeneity and low immune cell reactivity often lead to tolerance and failure of immunotherapy. Sonodynamic therapy (SDT) has emerged as a promising precision treatment with non-invasive characteristics and localized tumor targeting, offering potential for remodeling the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment. This study introduces a novel phthalocyanine-metal-organic framework hybrid (Pc@Zr-MOF) designed for SDT and immune regulation in HCC. By enhancing the efficiency of ultrasonic conversion and synergy, Pc@Zr-MOF induces robust tumor cell apoptosis while simultaneously reshaping the immune landscape. Single-cell RNA sequencing reveals its ability to promote M1 macrophage polarization and increase cytotoxic T cell infiltration with tumor-associated macrophages. These effects highlight its dual mechanism of direct tumor eradication and immune microenvironment remodeling. Moreover, Pc@Zr-MOF demonstrates admirable biocompatibility and minimal off-target toxicity, which underscores its clinical translational potential. By synergizing SDT with immune reprogramming, this approach addresses hypoxia-driven resistance and establishes durable anti-tumor immunity. This study aims to change the current situation of advanced HCC treatment characterized by reconfiguration of tumor cell subpopulations and immunosuppression, thereby bringing a new paradigm to the precise treatment of HCC.

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hepatocellular carcinomametal‐organic frame sensitizerreactive oxygen speciessingle‐cell immune repertoiresonodynamic therapy

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PMID42016746
PMCPMC13094521

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