A biomimetic magnetic MOF-based nanoplatform for H2S-mediated thermal re-sensitization and immune reprogramming in multimodal hyperthermia therapy

Magnetic hyperthermia therapy (MHT) has emerged as a promising anti-cancer strategy due to its precise spatial controllability and immune-activating effects. However, tumor cells can rapidly develop thermotolerance through the upregulation of heat shock proteins (HSPs), activation of the NF-κB signaling pathway, and recruitment of immunosuppressive cells, etc. Herein, we design a tumor cell membrane coated H<sub>2</sub>S-releasing magnetic nanoplatform (CmMN@ADT) to overcome this resistance. This nanoplatform was synthesized by coordinating Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub> nanoparticles with 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylic acid (BTC) to form a magnetic metal organic framework (Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>@MIL-100, MN), which was subsequently loaded with the H<sub>2</sub>S donor ADT-OH and coated with tumor cell membranes for homotypic targeting. Upon exposure to an alternating magnetic field (AMF), the Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>@MIL-100 core enables localized hyperthermia, while acidic tumor microenvironment triggers ADT-OH release for sustained H<sub>2</sub>S generation. The released H<sub>2</sub>S enhances tumor cell sensitivity to hyperthermia by inhibiting NF-κB activation and downregulating HSP expression. Suprisingly, H<sub>2</sub>S can also augment the MN induced ferroptosis. In vitro and in vivo studies have demonstrated that CmMN@ADT effectively induces tumor ablation and elicits potent anti-tumor immune responses, ultimately achieving the inhibition of the growth of both primary and metastatic tumors. Collectively, this study presents a novel H<sub>2</sub>S driven magnetic MOF nanoplatform that achieves dual mode synergy between H<sub>2</sub>S Augmented MHT and ferroptosis, providing a mechanistically guided strategy to overcome tumor thermotolerance and achieve durable tumor suppression.

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Materials Today Bio
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2026-02-03
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtbio.2026.102892
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Nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics
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A biomimetic magnetic MOF-based nanoplatform for H2S-mediated thermal re-sensitization and immune reprogramming in multimodal hyperthermia therapy

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A biomimetic magnetic MOF-based nanoplatform for H2S-mediated thermal re-sensitization and immune reprogramming in multimodal hyperthermia therapy

Yunxi Huang, Guchun Qin, Niqiang Zhou, Jie Chen, Chang Zhao, Hong Huang, Mengqi Zhang, Zelong Jiang, Guanhua Qiu, Duo Wang, Feng Lin
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Magnetic hyperthermia therapy (MHT) has emerged as a promising anti-cancer strategy due to its precise spatial controllability and immune-activating effects. However, tumor cells can rapidly develop thermotolerance through the upregulation of heat shock proteins (HSPs), activation of the NF-κB signaling pathway, and recruitment of immunosuppressive cells, etc. Herein, we design a tumor cell membrane coated H<sub>2</sub>S-releasing magnetic nanoplatform (CmMN@ADT) to overcome this resistance. This nanoplatform was synthesized by coordinating Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub> nanoparticles with 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylic acid (BTC) to form a magnetic metal organic framework (Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>@MIL-100, MN), which was subsequently loaded with the H<sub>2</sub>S donor ADT-OH and coated with tumor cell membranes for homotypic targeting. Upon exposure to an alternating magnetic field (AMF), the Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>@MIL-100 core enables localized hyperthermia, while acidic tumor microenvironment triggers ADT-OH release for sustained H<sub>2</sub>S generation. The released H<sub>2</sub>S enhances tumor cell sensitivity to hyperthermia by inhibiting NF-κB activation and downregulating HSP expression. Suprisingly, H<sub>2</sub>S can also augment the MN induced ferroptosis. In vitro and in vivo studies have demonstrated that CmMN@ADT effectively induces tumor ablation and elicits potent anti-tumor immune responses, ultimately achieving the inhibition of the growth of both primary and metastatic tumors. Collectively, this study presents a novel H<sub>2</sub>S driven magnetic MOF nanoplatform that achieves dual mode synergy between H<sub>2</sub>S Augmented MHT and ferroptosis, providing a mechanistically guided strategy to overcome tumor thermotolerance and achieve durable tumor suppression.

Materials Today BioVol. 37
Guangxi Medical University (CN), Zhongda Hospital Southeast University (CN)
Openalex Percentile: Top 69%
Nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics
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