Applications of sonodynamic therapy combined with nanobiotechnology in the treatment of digestive tract tumors

Abstract In gastrointestinal tumor treatment, conventional therapies are often limited by challenges such as tumor heterogeneity, high invasiveness, and recurrence rat. In recent years, sonodynamic therapy (SDT) has emerged as a promising alternative, leveraging sonosensitizers and ultrasound to dis...

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Main Authors: Menghan Gui, Xinmei Zheng, Hexin Fu, Mingming Cang, Haokai Ma, Jingshu He, Dong Tang
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Language:English
Published: Springer 2025-07-01
Series:Discover Oncology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/s12672-025-02810-x
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Xinmei Zheng
Hexin Fu
Mingming Cang
Haokai Ma
Jingshu He
Dong Tang
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Dong Tang
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description Abstract In gastrointestinal tumor treatment, conventional therapies are often limited by challenges such as tumor heterogeneity, high invasiveness, and recurrence rat. In recent years, sonodynamic therapy (SDT) has emerged as a promising alternative, leveraging sonosensitizers and ultrasound to disrupt cancer cells through microbubble vibrations, singlet oxygen generation, and immunogenic cell death. SDT also inhibits tumor vasculature and angiogenesis, enhancing its efficacy. However, the clinical application of SDT is currently hindered by limitations, such as poor water solubility and susceptibility to hypoxic tumor environments. Nanomaterial carriers, such as zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIF-8), address these issues by targeting reactive oxygen species release and activating chemotherapeutic agents like tirapazamine (TPZ), improving therapeutic outcomes and safety. This review explores the fundamental principles of SDT, its integration with nanomaterials, and future directions in gastrointestinal tumor treatment.
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spelling doaj-art-d1e0efa47add4de1bee600ef283c82ac2025-08-20T04:01:36ZengSpringerDiscover Oncology2730-60112025-07-0116112010.1007/s12672-025-02810-xApplications of sonodynamic therapy combined with nanobiotechnology in the treatment of digestive tract tumorsMenghan Gui0Xinmei Zheng1Hexin Fu2Mingming Cang3Haokai Ma4Jingshu He5Dong Tang6Yangzhou University, Northern Jiangsu People’s Hospital Affiliated to Yangzhou UniversityYangzhou University, Northern Jiangsu People’s Hospital Affiliated to Yangzhou UniversityYangzhou University, Northern Jiangsu People’s Hospital Affiliated to Yangzhou UniversityYangzhou University, Northern Jiangsu People’s Hospital Affiliated to Yangzhou UniversityXuzhou Medical University, Northern Jiangsu People’s Hospital Affiliated to Xuzhou Medical UniversityClinical Teaching Hospital of Medicine School, Nanjing University, Northern Jiangsu People’s HospitalDepartment of General Surgery, Institute of General Surgery, Northern Jiangsu People’s Hospital Affiliated to Yangzhou UniversityAbstract In gastrointestinal tumor treatment, conventional therapies are often limited by challenges such as tumor heterogeneity, high invasiveness, and recurrence rat. In recent years, sonodynamic therapy (SDT) has emerged as a promising alternative, leveraging sonosensitizers and ultrasound to disrupt cancer cells through microbubble vibrations, singlet oxygen generation, and immunogenic cell death. SDT also inhibits tumor vasculature and angiogenesis, enhancing its efficacy. However, the clinical application of SDT is currently hindered by limitations, such as poor water solubility and susceptibility to hypoxic tumor environments. Nanomaterial carriers, such as zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIF-8), address these issues by targeting reactive oxygen species release and activating chemotherapeutic agents like tirapazamine (TPZ), improving therapeutic outcomes and safety. This review explores the fundamental principles of SDT, its integration with nanomaterials, and future directions in gastrointestinal tumor treatment.https://doi.org/10.1007/s12672-025-02810-xSonodynamic therapySonosensitizersNanomaterialsGastrointestinal tumorsImmunotherapyCombination therapy
spellingShingle Menghan Gui
Xinmei Zheng
Hexin Fu
Mingming Cang
Haokai Ma
Jingshu He
Dong Tang
Applications of sonodynamic therapy combined with nanobiotechnology in the treatment of digestive tract tumors
Discover Oncology
Sonodynamic therapy
Sonosensitizers
Nanomaterials
Gastrointestinal tumors
Immunotherapy
Combination therapy
title Applications of sonodynamic therapy combined with nanobiotechnology in the treatment of digestive tract tumors
title_full Applications of sonodynamic therapy combined with nanobiotechnology in the treatment of digestive tract tumors
title_fullStr Applications of sonodynamic therapy combined with nanobiotechnology in the treatment of digestive tract tumors
title_full_unstemmed Applications of sonodynamic therapy combined with nanobiotechnology in the treatment of digestive tract tumors
title_short Applications of sonodynamic therapy combined with nanobiotechnology in the treatment of digestive tract tumors
title_sort applications of sonodynamic therapy combined with nanobiotechnology in the treatment of digestive tract tumors
topic Sonodynamic therapy
Sonosensitizers
Nanomaterials
Gastrointestinal tumors
Immunotherapy
Combination therapy
url https://doi.org/10.1007/s12672-025-02810-x
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