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ReviewCancers2026

Metal Ion-Mediated Regulation of Cell Fate: A Novel Strategy for Synergy with Radiotherapy and Immunotherapy.

Hanye Xu, Xilin Wang, Hongyi Wang, Runjia Hua, Sihan Chen, Jingwei Xu, Xiaju Cheng

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Review in Cancers, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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7 authors.

Hanye XuKey Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X), Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China.
Xilin WangKey Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X), Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China.
Hongyi WangKey Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X), Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China.
Runjia HuaKey Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X), Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China.
Sihan ChenKey Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X), Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China.
Jingwei XuDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Suzhou Municipal Hospital Institution, Suzhou 215000, China.
Xiaju ChengKey Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X), Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China.ORCID 0000-0002-0292-5213

Funding

he Natural Science Foundation of the Jiangsu High Education Institutions of China 24KJB310016Interdisciplinary Basic Frontier Innovation Program of Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University YXY2304036Suzhou Fundamental Research Project SJC2023001the Open Project Program of the State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection GZK12023025
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Metal ions are indispensable for living organisms, participating in essential physiological processes. However, their dysregulated accumulation can trigger cell death and metal overload. The recent discovery of novel regulated cell death modalities, such as cuproptosis and ferroptosis, has significantly advanced the understanding of metal ions in cell fate and immune regulation. This review systematically elucidates the molecular mechanisms underlying metal ion-induced cell death, encompassing oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, DNA damage, and epigenetic modifications. It further classifies and discusses the hallmarks of various programmed and non-programmed cell death pathways, emphasizing the pivotal role of metal ions in anti-tumor immunity. Moreover, we highlight an emerging therapeutic approach-metal ion-based immunotherapy, which represents a compelling strategy when combined with radiotherapy to amplify therapeutic outcomes. This combined modality holds significant promise for overcoming radiotherapy resistance and expanding its abscopal effects. Finally, current challenges and future research directions in the field of metal immunity are outlined to facilitate the translational application of metal ions in disease therapy and immune modulation.

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cell fatemetal ion-based immunotherapymetal ionsoxidative stressradiotherapy

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PMCPMC12985052

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