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ArticleExploration (Beijing, China)2026

Enhancing Optogenetics-Based Cancer Therapy Via Nanotechnology.

Honggang Shen, Wenzhe Yi, Rongzhang Li, Shuangshuang Hu, Xindi Qian, Dan Yan, Qian Zou, Guanru Wang, Yaping Li

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Article in Exploration (Beijing, China), 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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9 authors.

Honggang ShenState Key Laboratory of Drug Research & Center of Pharmaceutics Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica Chinese Academy of Sciences Shanghai China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0008-7206-7497
Wenzhe YiState Key Laboratory of Drug Research & Center of Pharmaceutics Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica Chinese Academy of Sciences Shanghai China.
Rongzhang LiState Key Laboratory of Drug Research & Center of Pharmaceutics Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica Chinese Academy of Sciences Shanghai China.
Shuangshuang HuState Key Laboratory of Drug Research & Center of Pharmaceutics Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica Chinese Academy of Sciences Shanghai China.
Xindi QianState Key Laboratory of Drug Research & Center of Pharmaceutics Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica Chinese Academy of Sciences Shanghai China.
Dan YanState Key Laboratory of Drug Research & Center of Pharmaceutics Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica Chinese Academy of Sciences Shanghai China.
Qian ZouState Key Laboratory of Drug Research & Center of Pharmaceutics Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica Chinese Academy of Sciences Shanghai China.
Guanru WangState Key Laboratory of Drug Research & Center of Pharmaceutics Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica Chinese Academy of Sciences Shanghai China.
Yaping LiState Key Laboratory of Drug Research & Center of Pharmaceutics Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica Chinese Academy of Sciences Shanghai China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0574-6966

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Optogenetics represents a promising frontier in precision cancer therapy by enabling spatiotemporal control over cellular behavior. However, its clinical application is limited by inefficient delivery of optogenetic components and poor tissue penetration of visible light. Recent advances in nanotechnology offer solutions to these challenges. Nanoscale drug delivery systems enhance the targeted delivery of optogenetic tools, while light-conversion nanomaterials enable deep-tissue activation. Besides, the integration of nanotechnology with optogenetics further facilitates the development of engineered living therapeutics, including immune cells and bacteria, allowing programmable and localized antitumor responses. Despite promising preclinical progress, key challenges remain in long-term biosafety, immunogenicity, and precise light dosing. Future progress will depend on interdisciplinary efforts combining biocompatible nanomaterials, protein engineering, and artificial intelligence to advance clinically viable optogenetic therapies and pave the way toward personalized cancer treatment. Collectively, the synergistic integration of optogenetics and nanotechnology holds potential for overcoming longstanding barriers in cancer treatment, paving the way for precision cancer therapeutics.

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cancer therapynanotechnologyoptogenetics

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PMID42494572
PMCPMC13395064

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