MitoSiege‐Driven Catalase Collapse: A GSH‐Responsive, Mitochondria‐Targeted COF Prodrug for Amplified Chemodynamic Therapy
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.
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Authors (10)
Qihang Ding
Department of Chemistry
Bo Wang
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
Paramesh Jangili
Department of Chemistry Korea University Seoul 02841 South Korea
Junyang Chen
Rakesh Mengji
Department of Chemistry
Hyeonji Rha
Department of Chemistry
Yang Li
Jian Tian
Jong Seung Kim
Department of Chemistry