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ArticleJournal for immunotherapy of cancer2025

Biomimetic carbon nanopolymers ANM-NPs act on mannose receptors and complement receptors to promote tumor antigen presentation.

Zhuangzhuang Feng, Xinxiu Shi, Zhiyang Li, Minming Lou, Bijia Cui, Mengzhan Chen, Lei Zhang, Yujie Sun, Heng Zhang, Yi-Nan Li and 2 more

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Zhuangzhuang Feng *State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology and College of Pharmacy, Nankai University, Tianjin, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0000-9102-4582
Xinxiu Shi *State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology and College of Pharmacy, Nankai University, Tianjin, China.
Zhiyang Li *State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology and College of Pharmacy, Nankai University, Tianjin, China.
Minming Lou *State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology and College of Pharmacy, Nankai University, Tianjin, China.
Bijia CuiState Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology and College of Pharmacy, Nankai University, Tianjin, China.
Mengzhan ChenState Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology and College of Pharmacy, Nankai University, Tianjin, China.
Lei ZhangState Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology and College of Pharmacy, Nankai University, Tianjin, China.
Yujie SunState Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology and College of Pharmacy, Nankai University, Tianjin, China.
Heng ZhangState Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology and College of Pharmacy, Nankai University, Tianjin, China.
Yi-Nan LiState Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology and College of Pharmacy, Nankai University, Tianjin, China.
Huijuan LiuState Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology and College of Pharmacy, Nankai University, Tianjin, China tao.sun@nankai.edu.cn huijuan.liu@nankai.edu.cn.
Tao SunState Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology and College of Pharmacy, Nankai University, Tianjin, China tao.sun@nankai.edu.cn huijuan.liu@nankai.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8962-2193

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Abstract

backgroundEnhancing immunogenicity and antigen-presentation efficiency is critical for tumor vaccine development. While yeast-surface glycoprotein side chains can improve antigen presentation, their ability to deliver tumor antigens remains limited.

methodsThe composite carbon nanopolymers (Asparagine-N-acetylglucosamine-Mannose derived carbon nanopolymers, ANM-NPs) mimicking yeast-surface glycans side chains were prepared using asparagine, N-acetylglucosamine and mannose as precursors via microwave-assisted synthesis method. Combined with whole-cell tumor antigen (T-Ag), the vaccine ANM-NPs@T-Ag was prepared. The expression levels of major histocompatibility complex-II, CD80, and CD86 were analyzed by flow cytometry to evaluate the enhancement of antigen presentation. The antitumor efficacy of ANM-NPs@T-Ag was assessed by H22-LUC and B16-F10-LUC tumor-bearing models.

resultsANM-NPs have an average particle size of approximately 21.69 nm and exhibit good stability. Compared with traditional aluminum adjuvants, ANM-NPs demonstrate superior efficacy in promoting antigen presentation and immune activation. ANM-NPs effectively stimulated innate immunity, facilitated immune cell infiltration, and enhanced adaptive immune responses. The vaccine ANM-NPs@T-Ag targeted dendritic cells via mannose receptors, activating the lectin pathway, improving complement opsonization, and enhancing antigen presentation. ANM-NPs@T-Ag stimulated cellular/humoral immunity, increased tumor-specific IgG, and inhibited tumor growth. ANM-NPs@T-Ag also enhanced the antitumor effect of α-PD-1 (programmed cell death protein-1).

conclusionThese findings demonstrate that ANM-NPs can serve as a potential vaccine adjuvant, and ANM-NPs@T-Ag represents a promising tumor vaccine candidate.Cite Now.

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Antigen PresentationAntigens, NeoplasmBiomimetic MaterialsCancer VaccinesCarbonLectins, C-TypeMannose-Binding LectinsNanoparticlesReceptors, Cell SurfaceReceptors, ComplementAnimalsFemaleHumansMannose ReceptorMiceMice, Inbred C57BLAntigens, NeoplasmCancer VaccinesCarbonLectins, C-TypeMannose-Binding LectinsMannose ReceptorReceptors, Cell SurfaceReceptors, ComplementAdjuvantCombination therapyComplementDendritic

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PMCPMC12673551

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