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Photon-controlled pyroptosis (PhotoPyro) is an emerging strategy to activate antitumor immunity. This approach uses light to induce pyroptosis, potentially transforming "cold" tumors into "hot" ones for enhanced cancer treatment.

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Area of Science:

Immunology
Oncology
Biochemistry

Background:

Pyroptosis is gasdermin-mediated programmed cell death releasing pro-inflammatory cytokines.
Pyroptosis research now extends to extracellular responses and immune induction.
Photon-controlled pyroptosis (PhotoPyro) is an emerging engineered approach generating significant interest.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a perspective on photon-controlled pyroptosis (PhotoPyro) as an emerging cancer immunotherapy strategy.
To elucidate the mechanisms by which PhotoPyro can trigger antitumor immunity.
To highlight recent breakthroughs and suggest future research directions in PhotoPyro.

Main Methods:

This perspective synthesizes current research and expert views on PhotoPyro.
It discusses the potential of PhotoPyro to convert "cold" tumors to "hot" tumors.
The perspective outlines how photoirradiation can activate pyroptosis for immune responses.

Main Results:

PhotoPyro shows promise for activating systemic immunity via photoirradiation.
The approach has the potential to induce antitumor immunity, making "cold" tumors immunologically "hot".
Current research highlights PhotoPyro's potential as an innovative cancer treatment strategy.

Conclusions:

PhotoPyro represents a cutting-edge approach for engineering pyroptosis to stimulate antitumor immunity.
Further research is needed to establish PhotoPyro as a broadly applicable cancer treatment.
This perspective aims to guide future contributions and establish PhotoPyro in cancer therapy.