MitoSiege‐Driven Catalase Collapse: A GSH‐Responsive, Mitochondria‐Targeted COF Prodrug for Amplified Chemodynamic Therapy

Q Qihang Ding (Department of Chemistry) B Bo Wang Z Zixuan Zhan (Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Targeted Tracer Research and Development Laboratory, Institute of Respiratory Health, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-Related Molecular Network, Precision Medicine Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province & Precision Medicine Center, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Health and Multimorbidity) P Paramesh Jangili (Department of Chemistry Korea University Seoul 02841 South Korea) J Junyang Chen R Rakesh Mengji (Department of Chemistry) H Hyeonji Rha (Department of Chemistry) Y Yang Li J Jian Tian J Jong Seung Kim (Department of Chemistry)

Abstract

Abstract Chemodynamic therapy (CDT), leveraging Fenton reactions to generate hydroxyl radicals (•OH) from intracellular hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2 ), offers a promising cancer treatment strategy due to its high specificity and low systemic toxicity. However, the targeted delivery of •OH‐producing prodrugs using covalent organic frameworks (COFs) remains a significant challenge. Here, we report a mitochondria‐targeted COF‐based nano prodrug, COF‐31@P , designed for enhanced CDT efficacy. COF‐31@P is composed of a Fenton‐like copper complex and the hydrogen peroxide enzyme inhibitor 3‐amino‐1,2,4‐triazole (3‐AT), linked via disulfide bonds that are selectively cleaved by tumor‐specific glutathione (GSH). This cleavage triggers the release of active components, resulting in robust •OH generation and effective eradication of cancer cells. The platform demonstrates precise mitochondrial targeting, high therapeutic efficiency, and excellent biocompatibility in vivo. By combining organelle targeting and multi‐synergistic •OH generation production, our COF‐31@P represents a significant advancement in CDT and holds strong potential for clinical translation.

Article Details

Volume / Issue Vol. 64, Issue 44
Published October 27, 2025
ISSN 1433-7851
Publisher Wiley

Journal Info

Angewandte Chemie International Edition

Wiley

ISSN: 1433-7851 Physical Sciences

Authors (10)

Q

Qihang Ding

Department of Chemistry

B

Bo Wang

Z

Zixuan Zhan

Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Targeted Tracer Research and Development Laboratory, Institute of Respiratory Health, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-Related Molecular Network, Precision Medicine Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province & Precision Medicine Center, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Health and Multimorbidity

P

Paramesh Jangili

Department of Chemistry Korea University Seoul 02841 South Korea

J

Junyang Chen

R

Rakesh Mengji

Department of Chemistry

H

Hyeonji Rha

Department of Chemistry

Y

Yang Li

J

Jian Tian

J

Jong Seung Kim

Department of Chemistry