Reversing Multidrug Resistance via Efficient Inhibition of Drug Efflux for Enhanced Cancer Therapy. (PubMed, Adv Healthc Mater)
At the tumor site, the nanocomposite disintegrates and releases calcium ion (Ca2+), doxorubicin (DOX), catalase (CAT), and coincidentally produces a large amount of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) in the acidic tumor microenvironment (TME) containing hyaluronidase. Subsequently, CAT can catalyze the transformation of H2O2 into oxygen (O2) ameliorating the hypoxia...With the combination of relieving hypoxia and suppressing ATP production, the expression of P-gp was remarkable downregulated, thereby overcoming MDR, with confirmed by in vitro and in vivo experiments. This study may provide new avenues for the treatment of multidrug-resistant tumors.