Epigenetic Metal‐Organic Framework Nanoagonist Overcomes Triple Defenses to Enable Effective Chemo‐Metalloimmunotherapy in Platinum‐Resistant Ovarian Cancer

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Authors: Ling Lin, Qiaoling Zhang, Xue Liu, Siyi Yang, Feng Fang, Xuanbo Zhang, Yuanyuan Yang, Wenjia Zhang, Bingchen Zhang, Zhihao Zhao, Zhiqiang Yu
Cited by: 6
References: 37

Abstract

ABSTRACT Platinum‐resistant ovarian cancer (PROC) responds poorly to platinum chemotherapy and evades immune surveillance by suppressing the cGAS‐STING pathway, leading to poor outcomes. Herein, we developed an epigenetic metal‐organic framework (MOF) nanoagonist (CMZ‐Pt‐SA@HA) that overcomes cisplatin (CisPt) resistance while restoring immune activation. The platform consists of Mn‐ZIF‐8 encapsulating CaO 2 and co‐loaded with CisPt and SAHA (a histone deacetylase inhibitor), then modified with hyaluronic acid to enable tumor targeting and controlled release. CMZ‐Pt‐SA@HA is multifunctional: SAHA downregulates resistance proteins epigenetically, CaO 2 triggers calcium overload and oxygen release, and Mn 2+ /Zn 2+ enhances oxidative stress and STING signaling, collectively strengthening chemo‐metalloimmunotherapy. These mechanisms intensify CisPt‐induced DNA damage and stimulate immune activation. CMZ‐Pt‐SA@HA applies a three‐step “POP” strategy to overcome PROC's triple defenses: (I) Pre‐targeting to enhance DNA‐CisPt adducts; (II) On‐targeting to block DNA repair; and (III) Post‐targeting to induce apoptosis by relieving hypoxia, arresting the cell cycle, damaging mitochondria, and activating cGAS‐STING. Whether used alone in subcutaneous tumors in preclinical ID8 and patient‐derived xenograft mouse models, or combined with anti‐PD‐L1 therapy in ascites metastasis models, CMZ‐Pt‐SA@HA consistently showed strong therapeutic efficacy. Its Mn 2+ ‐based magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) capability further supports image‐guided therapy and clinical translation.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics interferon and immune responses Ferroptosis and cancer prognosis

Publication details

Journal / source
Advanced Materials
Publisher
Wiley
Volume
38
Issue
14
Pages
e17286–e17286
Publication date
3 February 2026
Language
EN