Manganese-enriched nanoboron agent amplifies BNCT efficacy via pyroptosis-mediated immune activation and STING pathway synergy
摘要
Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT) offers selective tumor cell ablation with minimal damage to normal tissues, but its efficacy is limited by therapy-induced immunosuppression and high intratumoral H2O2 levels, restricting synergy with immunotherapy. Here, we report BSA-BPA-MnO2, a tumor microenvironment-responsive, manganese-enriched nanoboron agent designed to overcome these barriers. This nanoplatform combines efficient boron delivery with Mn2+-driven Fenton-like catalysis and cGAS-STING pathway activation, amplifying BNCT-induced oxidative stress and inducing immunogenic pyroptosis alongside robust type I interferon signaling. This dual mechanism transforms BNCT from a local therapy into a systemic immune activator, enhancing dendritic cell maturation and CD8+ T cell responses. Additionally, MnO₂ enables MRI-guided BNCT, integrating diagnostics and therapeutics. Notably, the platform achieves potent tumor suppression and systemic immune activation even at subclinical boron levels, offering a promising strategy for next-generation immune-integrated BNCT, particularly against melanoma.
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