Affiliation:
1. Department of Biomedical Engineering Oregon Health & Science University 3303 S Bond Ave Portland OR 97239 USA
2. PDX Pharmaceuticals 3303 S Bond Ave, CH13B Portland OR 97239 USA
Abstract
AbstractNext‐generation cancer treatments are expected not only to target cancer cells but also to simultaneously train immune cells to combat cancer while modulating the immune‐suppressive environment of tumors and hosts to ensure a robust and lasting response. Achieving this requires carriers that can codeliver multiple therapeutics to the right cancer and/or immune cells while ensuring patient safety. Nanotechnology holds great potential for addressing these challenges. This article highlights the recent advances in nanoimmunotherapeutic development, with a focus on breast cancer. While immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have achieved remarkable success and lead to cures in some cancers, their response rate in breast cancer is low. The poor response rate in solid tumors is often associated with the low infiltration of anti‐cancer T cells and an immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment (TME). To enhance anti‐cancer T‐cell responses, nanoparticles are employed to deliver ICIs, bispecific antibodies, cytokines, and agents that induce immunogenic cancer cell death (ICD). Additionally, nanoparticles are used to manipulate various components of the TME, such as immunosuppressive myeloid cells, macrophages, dendritic cells, and fibroblasts to improve T‐cell activities. Finally, this article discusses the outlook, challenges, and future directions of nanoimmunotherapeutics.
Funder
National Cancer Institute
Kuni Foundation
Subject
Biomaterials,Biotechnology,General Materials Science,General Chemistry
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