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Bispecific Nanosystems Enable Multieffector Immune Cell Retargeting for Hematologic Malignancy Therapy

Yefeng Shen (Co-first Author), Xin Li* (Co-first Author), Jingnan Wu, Yuru Ma, Sven Borchmann, Zhenguo Cheng, Yaohe Wang, Yongliang Zhao, Jian Song, Boyu Luo, Xiuyun Liu*, Yue Teng*, Zhiyuan Shi*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

B-cell lymphomas are hematologic malignancies characterized by poor prognoses. Immunotherapy has revolutionized B-cell lymphoma treatment by harnessing immune effector cells, but current therapeutic strategies face limitations: suboptimal pharmacokinetics of bispecific antibodies and high complexity and cost of chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapies. To address these challenges, a bispecific nanosystem (biHSNPs) is developed that exploits the multi-functional customizability of silica nanoplatform to conjugate antibodies targeting cytotoxic T cells or natural killer cells, alongside effector antibodies specific to B-cells. Four biHSNPs with different effector and target antibodies are synthesized. This bispecific nanosystem enables simultaneous binding to immune effector cells and B-cell lymphoma antigens, facilitating the formation of artificial immunological synapses. These synapses promote immune effector cell activation, leading to the release of cytotoxic proteins, while concurrently suppressing tumor cell proliferation and enhancing T-cell activation. In vivo, biHSNPs effectively suppress tumor growth and activate T cells in a xenograft mouse model, showcasing their potential in precision therapy. Moreover, biHSNPs successfully overcome tumor immune evasion through dual-target signal blockade. Using a straightforward and scalable strategy, a bispecific nanosystem is constructed that not only addresses the limitations of current bispecific antibody therapies but also represents a promising approach for the treatment of hematological malignancies. © 2025 The Author(s). Advanced Science published by Wiley-VCH GmbH.
Original languageEnglish
Article numbere09103
Number of pages15
JournalAdvanced Science
Volume12
Issue number39
Online published11 Aug 2025
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 20 Oct 2025

Funding

This research was financially supported by the Young Scientists Fund of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (22305173), the Young Scientists Fund of the Tianjin Natural Science Foundation (S25QNM009), Tianjin University Independent Innovation Fund (2025XSU-0008), the National Natural Science Foundation of China (32270813, 82472098), Tianjin Natural Science Foundation – Outstanding Youth Project (24JCJQJC00250) and the Yingcai Program from Tianjin University.

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Research Keywords

  • B cell lymphoma
  • bispecific antibody
  • cancer immunotherapy
  • hollow silica nanoparticles
  • precision nanomedicine

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