Advances and prospects of cell-penetrating peptides in tumor immunotherapy

Abstract Cell-penetrating peptides (CPPs) have been shown to have superior material transport ability because poor infiltration of activated lymphocytes into tumors is one of the crucial factors limiting the therapeutic effect of tumor immunotherapy. Numerous studies have investigated the potential...

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Main Authors: Di Yang, Baorui Liu, Huizi Sha
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Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-01-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-86130-8
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description Abstract Cell-penetrating peptides (CPPs) have been shown to have superior material transport ability because poor infiltration of activated lymphocytes into tumors is one of the crucial factors limiting the therapeutic effect of tumor immunotherapy. Numerous studies have investigated the potential application of CPPs in tumor immunotherapy. This review delves into the crucial role that CPPs play in enhancing tumor immunotherapy, emphasizing their impact on various immunotherapy strategies, such as cytokine therapy, adoptive cell therapy, cancer vaccines, and immune checkpoint inhibitors. We also discuss the practical application challenges associated with enhancing the efficiency of CPPs in terms of their stability and targeting ability. In conclusion, the combination of CPPs with tumor immunotherapy is a promising strategy that has potential for precision administration and requires further research for optimal implementation.
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spelling doaj-art-0a942632f9604ce5b3819d373c7c00342025-02-02T12:21:49ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-01-0115111310.1038/s41598-025-86130-8Advances and prospects of cell-penetrating peptides in tumor immunotherapyDi Yang0Baorui Liu1Huizi Sha2The Comprehensive Cancer Center, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Clinical College of Nanjing Medical UniversityThe Comprehensive Cancer Center, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Clinical College of Nanjing Medical UniversityThe Comprehensive Cancer Center, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University and Clinical Cancer Institute of Nanjing UniversityAbstract Cell-penetrating peptides (CPPs) have been shown to have superior material transport ability because poor infiltration of activated lymphocytes into tumors is one of the crucial factors limiting the therapeutic effect of tumor immunotherapy. Numerous studies have investigated the potential application of CPPs in tumor immunotherapy. This review delves into the crucial role that CPPs play in enhancing tumor immunotherapy, emphasizing their impact on various immunotherapy strategies, such as cytokine therapy, adoptive cell therapy, cancer vaccines, and immune checkpoint inhibitors. We also discuss the practical application challenges associated with enhancing the efficiency of CPPs in terms of their stability and targeting ability. In conclusion, the combination of CPPs with tumor immunotherapy is a promising strategy that has potential for precision administration and requires further research for optimal implementation.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-86130-8Cell-penetrating peptidesTumor immunotherapyVaccineTumor-targeted peptide
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Advances and prospects of cell-penetrating peptides in tumor immunotherapy
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Cell-penetrating peptides
Tumor immunotherapy
Vaccine
Tumor-targeted peptide
title Advances and prospects of cell-penetrating peptides in tumor immunotherapy
title_full Advances and prospects of cell-penetrating peptides in tumor immunotherapy
title_fullStr Advances and prospects of cell-penetrating peptides in tumor immunotherapy
title_full_unstemmed Advances and prospects of cell-penetrating peptides in tumor immunotherapy
title_short Advances and prospects of cell-penetrating peptides in tumor immunotherapy
title_sort advances and prospects of cell penetrating peptides in tumor immunotherapy
topic Cell-penetrating peptides
Tumor immunotherapy
Vaccine
Tumor-targeted peptide
url https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-86130-8
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