Cancer organoids 2.0: modelling the complexity of the tumour immune microenvironment

R Polak, ET Zhang, CJ Kuo - Nature Reviews Cancer, 2024 - nature.com
The development of neoplasia involves a complex and continuous interplay between
malignantly transformed cells and the tumour microenvironment (TME). Cancer …

CAF-induced physical constraints controlling T cell state and localization in solid tumours

L Arpinati, G Carradori, R Scherz-Shouval - Nature Reviews Cancer, 2024 - nature.com
Solid tumours comprise cancer cells that engage in continuous interactions with non-
malignant cells and with acellular components, forming the tumour microenvironment (TME) …

Advancing Synthetic Hydrogels through Nature‐Inspired Materials Chemistry

BG Soliman, AK Nguyen, JJ Gooding… - Advanced …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Synthetic extracellular matrix (ECM) mimics that can recapitulate the complex biochemical
and mechanical nature of native tissues are needed for advanced models of development …

The extracellular matrix in solid tumor immunotherapy

Y Cho, J Doh - Trends in Immunology, 2024 - cell.com
The extracellular matrix (ECM) of solid tumors impacts the antitumor activities of CD8+ T and
natural killer (NK) cells in a variety of ways. Cell motility is restricted by the tumor ECM which …

[HTML][HTML] The extracellular matrix–immune microenvironment crosstalk in cancer therapy: challenges and opportunities

L Closset, O Gultekin, S Salehi, D Sarhan, K Lehti… - Matrix Biology, 2023 - Elsevier
Targeting the tumour immune microenvironment (TIME) by cancer immunotherapy has led to
improved patient outcomes. However, response to these treatments is heterogeneous and …

Therapeutic synthetic and natural materials for immunoengineering

A Slezak, K Chang, S Hossainy, A Mansurov… - Chemical Society …, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
Immunoengineering is a rapidly evolving field that has been driving innovations in
manipulating immune system for new treatment tools and methods. The need for materials …

Hydrogels: a promising therapeutic platform for inflammatory skin diseases treatment

H Cao, M Wang, J Ding, Y Lin - Journal of Materials Chemistry B, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
Inflammatory skin diseases, such as psoriasis and atopic dermatitis, pose significant health
challenges due to their long-lasting nature, potential for serious complications, and …

The therapeutic potential of immunoengineering for systemic autoimmunity

DA McBride, RM Jones, N Bottini… - Nature Reviews …, 2024 - nature.com
Disease-modifying drugs have transformed the treatment options for many systemic
autoimmune diseases. However, an evolving understanding of disease mechanisms, which …

[HTML][HTML] Adaptive immunity of materials: Implications for tissue healing and regeneration

JH Lee, SJ Shin, JH Lee, JC Knowles, HH Lee… - Bioactive Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
Recent cumulative findings signify the adaptive immunity of materials as a key agenda in
tissue healing that can improve regenerative events and outcomes. Modulating immune …

Intrinsic immunomodulatory hydrogels for chronic inflammation

Y Qian, J Ding, R Zhao, Y Song, J Yoo… - Chemical Society …, 2025 - pubs.rsc.org
The immune system plays a pivotal role in maintaining physiological homeostasis and
influencing disease processes. Dysregulated immune responses drive chronic inflammation …