{"title":"Efficacy and Safety of The Albumin-Bound Paclitaxel Combined with Anti-PD-1 Antibody in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma (Adv. Therap. 9/2025)","authors":"Wenjing Hao, Yunxia Wang, Jun Zhang, Weimin Cai","doi":"10.1002/adtp.70054","DOIUrl":"10.1002/adtp.70054","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The cover image shows a vivid dichotomy between two therapeutic landscapes. On the left, a harmonious and flourishing tumor microenvironment under combination therapy is brought to life—swallows in flight and radiant light symbolize the synergy of immune cells and cytokines. In stark contrast, the right side unveils the turmoil of PD-1 monotherapy: splattered ink evokes uncontrolled tumor growth, gnarled branches allude to immune-related adverse events, and dark birds take wing as harbingers of excessive immune infiltration—together conjuring a bleak, unsettling scene. More details can be found in the Research Article by Weimin Cai and co-workers (DOI: 2500075).\u0000\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure></p>","PeriodicalId":7284,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Therapeutics","volume":"8 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/adtp.70054","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145101488","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Cytokine Engineering Approaches for Regenerative Medicine","authors":"Shiyi Li, Wenhao You, Mikaël M. Martino","doi":"10.1002/adtp.202500103","DOIUrl":"10.1002/adtp.202500103","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Cytokines are central in orchestrating immune responses during tissue repair and regeneration, making them attractive candidates for regenerative medicine. However, their pleiotropic effects, short half-life, and poor biodistribution have limited their clinical translation. Advances in protein engineering have enabled the design of modified cytokines with enhanced stability, receptor selectivity, and tissue-targeting capabilities, offering new therapeutic opportunities for modulating immune activity and promoting tissue healing. Many of these engineering approaches have been pioneered in cancer immunotherapy, where cytokines are often designed to sustain inflammation and enhance cytotoxic immune responses. In contrast, regenerative medicine usually requires immune resolution, necessitating a distinct and sometimes opposite application of cytokine engineering strategies. This review explores the latest advancements in cytokine engineering for regenerative applications, focusing on strategies to enhance cytokine stability, modulate receptor affinity, improve targeting, and regulate endogenous cytokine signaling. Numerous approaches, highlighting how targeted immune modulation can enhance tissue healing while minimizing fibrosis and chronic inflammation, are discussed. These advances hold great promise for treating chronic wounds, fibrotic diseases, and tissue injuries with limited regenerative capacity, paving the way for precise, effective, and clinically translatable cytokine therapeutics. By adapting principles from cancer immunotherapy, cytokine-based therapies could transform regenerative medicine.</p>","PeriodicalId":7284,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Therapeutics","volume":"8 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-08-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/adtp.202500103","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145101034","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Efficacy and Safety of The Albumin-Bound Paclitaxel Combined with Anti-PD-1 Antibody in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma","authors":"Wenjing Hao, Yunxia Wang, Jun Zhang, Weimin Cai","doi":"10.1002/adtp.202500075","DOIUrl":"10.1002/adtp.202500075","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is a highly lethal malignancy with limited response to chemotherapy and immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs). This study evaluates the efficacy and safety of combining Albumin-Bound Paclitaxel (nab-PTX) with an anti-PD-1 antibody and aims to identify potential biomarkers to optimize therapeutic outcomes. The murine model of PDAC is established by subcutaneously injecting the murine pancreatic cancer cell line Panc02 into C57BL/6J mice. The mice are treated with either an anti-PD-1 antibody, nab-PTX, or nab-PTX plus anti-PD-1 antibody, with untreated mice serving as the control. Tumor growth, immune cell infiltration, cytokine levels, overall survival, organ damage, and gene expression profiles are analyzed. The combination therapy shows superior efficacy compared to nab-PTX and non-inferior efficacy compared to the anti-PD-1 antibody. Moreover, this strategy significantly reduces the risk of irAEs and hyperprogression caused by the anti-PD-1 antibody. In addition, screening identifies <i>WNT9a</i> as a potential gene associated with improved efficacy and <i>ATF3</i> with enhanced safety, providing valuable insights for optimizing therapeutic strategies in PDAC.</p>","PeriodicalId":7284,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Therapeutics","volume":"8 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-08-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145100892","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Advancement of Photobiomodulation Therapy Using 680 and 850 nm Light-Emitting Diodes for the Differentiation of Human Brain Endothelial Cells","authors":"Hossein Chamkouri, Lei Chen","doi":"10.1002/adtp.202500164","DOIUrl":"10.1002/adtp.202500164","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Photobiomodulation (PBM) has emerged as a promising therapeutic approach for modulating cellular behavior and improving health outcomes, particularly in the context of vascular health. Despite growing interest in PBM, a key gap exists in understanding how specific wavelengths, such as 680 and 850 nm, affect endothelial cell function. While light's general effects on cell viability and mitochondrial function are known, the precise mechanisms underlying PBM's influence on endothelial cells remain unclear, limiting the optimization of PBM protocols for vascular dysfunction. In this study, the effects of PBM on endothelial cells are investigated using the light peaked at 680 and 850 nm with full width at half maximum (FWHM) about 17.5 and 25.1 nm, respectively, assessing cell viability, mitochondrial activity, reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, calcium flux (Ca<sup>2+</sup>), and transepithelial electrical resistance (TEER). These findings demonstrate that PBM exposure enhances mitochondrial function, reduces oxidative stress, and modulates calcium signaling, all of which contribute to changes in endothelial barrier integrity. These results highlight the potential of PBM as a novel therapeutic strategy for enhancing endothelial cell function and addressing endothelial dysfunction, opening new avenues for future research and clinical applications in vascular health.</p>","PeriodicalId":7284,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Therapeutics","volume":"8 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-08-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145100893","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Abdurrahman Mustafa, Ahmed AlSarori, Hasan Akyıldız, Ismail Cihan Kaya, Gulcihan Guzel Kaya
{"title":"FeS2/WS2 Heterostructure: A Promising Candidate for Mild-Temperature Photothermal Therapy with Enhanced Photodynamic Effect and Antibacterial Activity","authors":"Abdurrahman Mustafa, Ahmed AlSarori, Hasan Akyıldız, Ismail Cihan Kaya, Gulcihan Guzel Kaya","doi":"10.1002/adtp.202500119","DOIUrl":"10.1002/adtp.202500119","url":null,"abstract":"<p>FeS<sub>2</sub>, a member of metal chalcogenide semiconductors, is a cheap and available material with distinguishable photothermal activity under light irradiation. However, its photodynamic properties have to be improved for practical phototherapy applications. Therefore, in this study, FeS<sub>2</sub>/WS<sub>2</sub> p-n junctions, comprising varying amounts of WS<sub>2</sub>, are synthesized using the simple hot injection method. Establishment of the heterostructure is verified using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analysis. p-n junction formation is further validated via calculations based on ultraviolet-visible (UV–vis.) spectrophotometer and XPS data. Photothermal and photodynamic properties of the samples are examined considering various aspects. The FeS<sub>2</sub>/WS<sub>2</sub> heterostructure provides a heating response above 50 °C with a high photothermal conversion efficiency of 52.6%. The reactive oxygen species (ROS) formation ability is observed to depend on the material concentration and O<sub>2</sub>•<sup>‾</sup> is determined as the primary reactive oxygen species. The in vitro antibacterial activity of the samples is tested against <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> (<i>S. aureus</i>) and <i>Escherichia coli</i> (<i>E. coli</i>) bacteria as a function of material concentration. At all concentrations, the FeS<sub>2</sub>/WS<sub>2</sub> heterostructure exhibits higher activity than that of FeS<sub>2</sub> nanoparticles. The efficiency of the sample against <i>S. aureus</i> and <i>E. coli</i> is calculated to be 100% and 99.4% respectively, at a low material concentration of 100 µg mL<sup>−1</sup>.</p>","PeriodicalId":7284,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Therapeutics","volume":"8 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145102176","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Understanding miR-200c: an Important Player in Resistance to Cancer Treatment","authors":"Fatma Sanli, Omer Faruk Karatas","doi":"10.1002/adtp.202500238","DOIUrl":"10.1002/adtp.202500238","url":null,"abstract":"<p>One of the biggest obstacles to successful cancer treatment is still therapeutic resistance, which frequently leads to recurrence and unsatisfactory clinical outcomes. MicroRNA-200c (miR-200c), one of several molecular regulators, has grown into a crucial modulator of treatment efficacy by affecting processes including apoptosis, drug efflux, epithelial-mesenchymal transition, and cancer stem cell properties. Despite extensive research on miR-200c's roles in drug resistance, there is lack of comprehensive reviews summarizing these findings. This review gathers the most recent data on the complex functions of miR-200c in mediating chemotherapy and radiotherapy resistance across various cancer types. Its potential clinical aspects as a biomarker and therapeutic target are further discussed. Finally, existing knowledge gaps are outlined, and future research directions are proposed to support development of miR-200c-based strategies for overcoming therapeutic resistance in cancer.</p>","PeriodicalId":7284,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Therapeutics","volume":"8 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/adtp.202500238","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145102134","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Evolution of Ocular Organ-On-Chip Systems for Disease Modelling and Drug Testing: Where are We Now?","authors":"Sara Trujillo","doi":"10.1002/adtp.202500200","DOIUrl":"10.1002/adtp.202500200","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Increasing aging population, digital screen use, environmental factors, and sleep disorders have contributed to a rise in ophthalmic diseases. This has soared the demand for better ocular models that are more predictive and can be used to identify new pharmacological targets. Traditional models fail to recapitulate organ-level functionalities and present anatomical differences with human structures, therefore, organ-on-chip systems have emerged to tackle these limitations. Microfluidic devices is engineered to provide the layered structure that the ocular tissues require. This is combined with tight regulation of diffusion gradients and perfusion systems for toxicological analysis and drug screening applications. Incorporation of several cellular layers, motion to mimic blinking, or incorporation of ocular organoids in microfluidic devices are some of the advancements that the field has made. This work reviews the evolution of ocular microphysiological systems and discusses some challenges that could be undertaken by the organ-on-chip community.</p>","PeriodicalId":7284,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Therapeutics","volume":"8 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/adtp.202500200","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145102323","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Gas-Molecule-Mediated Radiosensitization in Cancer Therapy","authors":"Yu Jin, Zuotao Zhou, Siyuan Luo, Jiahui Sheng, Zhiqiang Shen, Jinming Hu","doi":"10.1002/adtp.202500062","DOIUrl":"10.1002/adtp.202500062","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Radiotherapy (RT) is one of the widely used cancer treatments, but its efficacy can be limited by the hypoxic tumor microenvironment (TME), which reduces reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation and promotes radioresistance. Recent studies suggest that gas small molecule-mediated sensitization may be a promising strategy for enhancing radiosensitivity. Therapeutic gas small molecules, including nitric oxide (NO), carbon monoxide (CO), hydrogen sulfide (H<sub>2</sub>S), ozone (O<sub>3</sub>), hydrogen (H<sub>2</sub>), and sulfur dioxide (SO<sub>2</sub>), have demonstrated potential in regulating the TME. These gas small molecules have been shown to improve tumor oxygenation, promote ROS generation, induce DNA damage, and modulate immune responses, which may contribute to enhanced RT outcomes. This review summarizes the latest progress in gas small molecule-mediated radiosensitization strategies, focusing on the release mechanisms, therapeutic platforms, and potential clinical applications. Additionally, current challenges and future directions in this field are discussed, aiming to provide insights into optimizing the gas small molecule-mediated radiosensitization strategy.</p>","PeriodicalId":7284,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Therapeutics","volume":"8 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145101930","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}