An siENPP1‐Delivering Bimetallic MOF Nanocomplex Enables Triple Activation of the cGAS‐STING Pathway for Synergistic Triple‐Negative Breast Cancer Therapy

S Shi Chen M Mengjia Shi (The Center for Clinical Molecular Medical Detection Innovative and Translational Laboratory of Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory Medicine Center The First Affiliated Hospital Chongqing Medical University Chongqing P. R. China) Y Yi Chen Y Yong Wang Y Yi Li D Dayong Yang (State Key Laboratory of Synthetic Biology, Frontiers Science Center for Synthetic Biology, Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (MOE), School of Chemical Engineering and Technology) J Jinhong Guo C Cuiping Mao (College of Laboratory Medicine Key Laboratory of Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics (Ministry of Education) Chongqing Medical University Chongqing P. R. China)

Abstract

ABSTRACT Triple‐negative breast cancer (TNBC) is associated with poor prognosis due to its highly heterogeneous tumor immune microenvironment and the lack of actionable molecular targets, which collectively limit the efficacy of current therapies. To address these challenges, PEI/siENPP1@Mn‐ZIF‐8 (PEMZ) is reported, an integrated gene–chemodynamic–immune nanocomplex that activates the cyclic GMP‐AMP synthase‐stimulator of interferon genes (cGAS‐STING) pathway through a previously unattainable triple‐activation mechanism. PEMZ efficiently encapsulates siENPP1, protects it from degradation, and enables acid‐responsive cytosolic release, resulting in sustained ectonucleotide pyrophosphatase/phosphodiesterase 1 ( ENPP1 ) silencing and accumulation of tumor‐derived cyclic 2′,3′‐GMP‐AMP (cGAMP). Simultaneously, the Mn 2+ /Zn 2+ ions released from the trienzyme‐mimetic nanocomplex, which exhibits peroxidase‐, catalase‐, and glutathione peroxidase‐like activities, amplify intracellular reactive oxygen species, deplete glutathione, and trigger mitochondrial dysfunction. This coordinated redox disruption induces immunogenic cell death and further enhances STING signaling. In vitro and in vivo studies demonstrate that PEMZ markedly suppresses TNBC proliferation and metastasis, promotes dendritic cell maturation, and increases intratumoral CD8 + T‐cell infiltration, achieving potent tumor inhibition with minimal systemic toxicity. This work establishes PEMZ as a mechanistically integrated nano‐immunotherapy platform, offering a promising and broadly applicable strategy for the precision treatment of TNBC and other ENPP1‐overexpressing cancers.

Article Details

Volume / Issue Vol. 38, Issue 43
Published August 01, 2026
ISSN 0935-9648
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ISSN: 0935-9648 Physical Sciences

Authors (8)

S

Shi Chen

M

Mengjia Shi

The Center for Clinical Molecular Medical Detection Innovative and Translational Laboratory of Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory Medicine Center The First Affiliated Hospital Chongqing Medical University Chongqing P. R. China

Y

Yi Chen

Y

Yong Wang

Y

Yi Li

D

Dayong Yang

State Key Laboratory of Synthetic Biology, Frontiers Science Center for Synthetic Biology, Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (MOE), School of Chemical Engineering and Technology

J

Jinhong Guo

C

Cuiping Mao

College of Laboratory Medicine Key Laboratory of Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics (Ministry of Education) Chongqing Medical University Chongqing P. R. China