Volume 21, Issue 24 2502323
Review

Breaking Barriers in Oncology: Harnessing Sonodynamic Therapy for Enhanced Tumor Metabolism Regulation

Yangmengfan Chen

Yangmengfan Chen

Department of Orthopedics and Research Institute of Orthopedics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041 China

Department of Orthopedics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041 China

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Kun Li

Kun Li

Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200433 China

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Hao Du

Hao Du

Department of Orthopedics and Research Institute of Orthopedics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041 China

Department of Orthopedics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041 China

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Yangcheng Yao

Corresponding Author

Yangcheng Yao

Center for Reproductive Medicine, Guangdong Women and Children Hospital, Guangzhou, 511400 China

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Dong Xie

Corresponding Author

Dong Xie

Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200433 China

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Zongke Zhou

Corresponding Author

Zongke Zhou

Department of Orthopedics and Research Institute of Orthopedics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041 China

Department of Orthopedics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041 China

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First published: 02 May 2025
Citations: 1

Abstract

The recent booming development of sonometabolism regulation in controlling the tumor microenvironment (TME) has opened a new research area to identify innovative approaches against cancer. The aim of this review is to highlight the potentials and advantages of sonodynamic therapy (SDT) in antitumor nanotherapies, specifically, delineating the progress made in SDT concerning the regulation of TME metabolism which encompasses factors such as hypoxia, redox balance, autophagy, immunosuppression, ion homeostasis, and other metabolic processes. By focusing on both tumor cell metabolism and TME dynamics, a wide range of SDT strategies that have demonstrated great therapeutic effectiveness by targeting the metabolic functions inherent to TME are summarized. In conclusion, this review offers valuable insights for researchers involved in SDT-based antitumor therapeutic strategies, with the aim of advancing the development of antitumor SDT methodologies in future research.

Conflict of Interest

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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