Abstract
Stimulator of interferon genes (STING) is a promising antitumor target via bridging innate and adaptive immunity, yet the transient nature of immune signal transduction renders small-molecule agonists susceptible to short time effectiveness. Here, we report a dual-STING-activating micelle system (D-SAM) to dynamically program STING kinetics. Mechanistically, the natural ligand cGAMP encapsulated in D-SAM initiates STING signaling, while the pH-sensitive polymeric agonist PC7A disassembled from micelle shell buffers lysosomal protons and retards STING degradation. This prolonged STING activity facilitates dendritic cell (DC) antigen presentation and extends cytotoxic T lymphocyte priming. D-SAM improves efficacy over single soluble or delivered agonists against established, metastatic, and recurring murine tumors. Specific depletion of STING in DCs or blockade of CD8+ Tcell infiltration abrogates therapeutic effects. The feasibility of immune modulation is further validated in resected human patient tissues. This work underscores the temporal rhythm of STING as crucial for mounting a potent and enduring antitumor immune response.
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