Engineering a Multifunctional Nanozyme Platform for Synergistic Melanoma Therapy: Integrating Enzyme Activity, Immune Activation, and Low‐Temperature Photothermal Effects

Q Qihang Ding (Department of Chemistry) H Haowei Liu (Engineering Research Center for Pharmaceuticals and Equipment of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Industrial Institute of Antibiotics, School of Pharmacy) L Lishan Yan L Liang Chen Y Yu Chen J Jong Seung Kim (Department of Chemistry) L Ling Mei (Engineering Research Center for Pharmaceuticals and Equipment of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Industrial Institute of Antibiotics, School of Pharmacy)

Abstract

Abstract Melanoma is characterized by rapid growth and high invasiveness, resulting in an exceptionally high malignancy and a significant propensity for metastasis. Current therapeutic modalities, such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy, exhibit limited efficacy due to severe side effects and immunosuppressive effects. Consequently, the development of precise and effective integrated therapeutic strategies is of paramount importance. Here, we report a multifunctional and multienzyme active nanosystem (FeCP@PDA‐GOx) that synergistically integrates starvation therapy, chemodynamic therapy, mild photothermal therapy (mPTT), and immunotherapy to achieve multidimensional therapeutic effects. This nanoplatform harnesses the enzymatic activities of glucose oxidase, peroxidase, oxidase, and catalase to enhance tumor microenvironment modulation and drug delivery efficiency, ultimately inducing ferroptosis in tumor cells. The system also establishes a positive feedback loop to further amplify its catalytic performance. Additionally, it effectively suppresses the expression of heat shock proteins in tumor cells, thereby augmenting the therapeutic efficacy of mPTT. Moreover, the system activates robust immune responses, suppressing lung metastasis and eliciting systemic antitumor effects to inhibit the growth of distal tumors. Experimental results demonstrate that this multifunctional nanoplatform exhibits exceptional therapeutic efficacy and safety in melanoma treatment, laying a solid foundation for the advancement of personalized medicine and intelligent therapeutic strategies.

Article Details

Volume / Issue Vol. 64, Issue 32
Published August 04, 2025
ISSN 1433-7851
Publisher Wiley

Journal Info

Angewandte Chemie International Edition

Wiley

ISSN: 1433-7851 Physical Sciences

Authors (7)

Q

Qihang Ding

Department of Chemistry

H

Haowei Liu

Engineering Research Center for Pharmaceuticals and Equipment of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Industrial Institute of Antibiotics, School of Pharmacy

L

Lishan Yan

L

Liang Chen

Y

Yu Chen

J

Jong Seung Kim

Department of Chemistry

L

Ling Mei

Engineering Research Center for Pharmaceuticals and Equipment of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Industrial Institute of Antibiotics, School of Pharmacy