Xiaoshen Dong

Dr. Xiaoshen Dong

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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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1 July 2025 in Cell Biology and Toxicology
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SWShuo Wang
Shuo Wang
XWXiaoou Wang
Xiaoou Wang
XZXinyu Zheng
Xinyu Zheng
HJHaiyang Jiang
Haiyang Jiang
LLLu Liu
Lu Liu
XDXiaoshen Dong
Xiaoshen Dong
Curcumin (Cur), a natural bioactive compound extracted from Curcuma longa, has garnered extensive interest due to its modulation of inflammation, antioxidant, and anti-tumor properties. However, its therapeutic translation remains constrained by limited systemic bioavailability. Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), an aggressive variant of breast malignancies, exhibits strong resistance to conventional therapies and poor prognosis. The present study was designed to clarify the mechanism through which NGR-modified nanovesicles loaded with Cur (NGR-NVs@Cur) reverse immunotherapy resistance in TNBC. Using transcriptomic and network pharmacology analysis, we identified key genes involved in TNBC development and immunotherapy resistance to determine the targets of Cur. In vitro experiments, including SA-β-gal staining, flow cytometry, and glycolysis analysis, validated that TNBC cells induce glycolysis and CD8+ T cell senescence. NGR-NVs@Cur were successfully constructed and marked by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), dynamic light scattering (DLS), pH-responsive release, and cellular uptake assays. Further cell-based studies demonstrated that NGR-NVs@Cur suppressed TNBC cell proliferation, migration, glycolysis, and reversed CD8+ T cell senescence. In vivo, both subcutaneous xenograft and adoptive T cell transfer models were developed to evaluate the therapeutic effects of NGR-NVs@Cur in combination with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs, e.g., J43). The results revealed that Cur inhibited TNBC cell glycolysis and T cell senescence by activating TLR9 and suppressing the mTOR pathway, and that NGR-NVs@Cur enhanced targeted Cur delivery and effectively reversed immunotherapy resistance. This study demonstrated a novel strategy by which Cur, delivered via tumor-targeted nanovesicles, modulates glycolysis and CD8+ T cell senescence through the TLR9–mTOR axis, offering promising insights into overcoming immune resistance in TNBC.