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Volume 16 (11); 2026

Research Papers

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Specific imaging of bacterial infection: a translational approach using positron emission tomography and gallium-68-labeled maltohexaose Sophie M. Wegener, Desiree Weiberg, James T. Thackeray, Christoph P. Czerner, Jasmin S. Hanke, Jan D. Schmitto, Geerd-Jürgen Meyer, Jens P. Bankstahl, Arjang Ruhparwar, Frank M. Bengel, Tobias L. Ross Theranostics 2026; 16(11): 5788-5803. doi:10.7150/thno.125904 Full text PDF


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Human atrial extracellular vesicles suppress NLRP3 inflammasome activation and profibrotic signaling in a patient-specific iPSC model of postoperative atrial fibrillation Noreen Ahmed, Bin Ye, Wenbin Liang, Buu-Khanh Lam, Fraser Rubens, Saad Khan, David Courtman, Duncan John Stewart, Darryl Raymond Davis Theranostics 2026; 16(11): 5804-5815. doi:10.7150/thno.127433 Full text PDF


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Pretargeted 177Lu/225Ac combination therapy of colorectal cancer Sara S. Rinne, Niloufar Salehi, Brett A. Vaughn, Daniela Burnes Vargas, Hongfen Guo, Sang Gyu Lee, Claire Vanpouille-Box, Ileana C. Miranda, Brian W. Miller, Edward K. Fung, Steven M. Larson, Darren R. Veach, Nai-Kong V. Cheung, Sarah M. Cheal Theranostics 2026; 16(11): 5898-5910. doi:10.7150/thno.126399 Full text PDF


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Multi-functional Small Molecule for Regenerative Healing of Avascular Meniscus Tears: Modulation of Inflammation, Differentiation, and Multi-Tissue Crosstalk Meng Feng, David D. Pellei, Ming Wang, Angelyn Nguyen, Sarah Ginsberg, Hun Jin Jeong, Chang H. Lee Theranostics 2026; 16(11): 5911-5925. doi:10.7150/thno.132326 Full text PDF


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EGFR-19del nuclear translocation increases HDAC7 expression inhibiting the Hippo pathway and exacerbating TKI resistance in lung adenocarcinoma Yuheng Feng, Minghao Wang, Yang Liu, Xinhao Wu, Xuyong Lin, Qiang Han, Xuezhu Rong Theranostics 2026; 16(11): 5992-6010. doi:10.7150/thno.128873 Full text PDF


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Edge-rich Cu-N3 single atom nanozyme drives lipid switching to potentiate tumor catalytic therapy Xin Xing, Jiaji Yu, Yajie Zhang, Xue Chen, Liang Chen, Meng Du, Jie Ding, Zhiyi Chen, Li Li, Junjie Cheng Theranostics 2026; 16(11): 6011-6031. doi:10.7150/thno.128026 Full text PDF


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Enzyme-responsive hydrogel coating for in situ re-endothelialization of bioprosthetic heart valves Xuyue Liang, Qi Tong, Zhongwu Bei, Tianying Luo, Lin Ye, Meng Pan, Yun Yang, Bingyang Chu, Yongjun Qian, Zhiyong Qian Theranostics 2026; 16(11): 6032-6050. doi:10.7150/thno.131155 Full text PDF


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Simultaneous inhibition of ID1 and ID3 mitigates fibroblast activation via cell cycle and MEK/ERK pathways in pulmonary fibrosis Samar A Antar, Eric Mensah, Jacob Dahlka, Mark C. Renton, Ahmed A Raslan, Michael Aziz, Aymen Halouani, Seun Imani, Aanandi Parashar, Scott R. Johnstone, Robert Benezra, Diego Fraidenraich, Giovanni Ligresti, Yassine Sassi Theranostics 2026; 16(11): 6081-6098. doi:10.7150/thno.127118 Full text PDF


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Local and systemic cytokine signatures for outcome prediction after transarterial chemoembolization in hepatocellular carcinoma Emine Y. Yilmaz, Robin Schmidt, Luisa Heidemann, Yubei He, Yu Liu, Ornela Sulejmani, Dominik N. Müller, Andreas Wilhelm, Timo A. Auer, Charlie A. Hamm, Salma A. S. Abosabie, Sara A. Abosabie, Bernhard Gebauer, Lynn J. Savic Theranostics 2026; 16(11): 6099-6112. doi:10.7150/thno.130031 Full text PDF


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A MAM-targeting therapeutic peptide restores autophagy homeostasis and ameliorates atherosclerosis Jungmin Ha, Minjeong Ko, Yong-Beom Lim, Ho Jeong Kwon Theranostics 2026; 16(11): 6113-6131. doi:10.7150/thno.132357 Full text PDF


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Integrated radio-theranostics using a [89Zr]Zr-/[177Lu]Lu-labeled B7-H3 antibody-drug conjugate for prostate cancer Yongkang Qiu, Tingfei Gu, Tianyao Wang, Yelin Mulati, Xinyao Sun, Qi Yang, Lele Song, Tingting Yuan, Yu Fan, Lei Kang, Weibo Cai Theranostics 2026; 16(11): 6132-6144. doi:10.7150/thno.125878 Full text PDF


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Bioinspired Nanoplatform Potentiates Sonodynamic Immunotherapy by Remodeling the Antioxidant Tumor Microenvironment and Activating STING pathway Yuanyuan Zhang, Wenxiang Zhu, Kaimin Li, Yun Xie, Zhichao Deng, Yuanyuan Zhu, Bowen Gao, Chenxi Xu, Junlong Fu, Mingzhen Zhang, Xiaoliang Zheng, Haifeng Zhang Theranostics 2026; 16(11): 6145-6163. doi:10.7150/thno.129765 Full text PDF


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Dual ROS modulation by MnO2-integrated collagen hydrogel enhances hiPSC-derived endothelial progenitor cell therapy for critical limb ischemia Zhen Zhang, Liang Huang, Gaocheng Gai, Bingbing Xie, Yijing Zhao, Lei Xu, Qiuling Xiang Theranostics 2026; 16(11): 6164-6183. doi:10.7150/thno.127711 Full text PDF


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Elevated target expression by dual PD-L1 and 4-1BB engagement is associated with 89Zr-PD-L1x4-1BB bispecific Mabcalin tumor uptake Claudia A.J. van Winkel, Xiaoyu Fan, Danique Giesen, Glenn Gauderat, Steven de Jong, Thomas Jaquin, Wim Timens, Agathe Lepissier, Marleen Richter, Stefan Grüner, Nicole Andersen, Laurent Laboureur, Lucia Pattarini, Helene Lelièvre, Elisabeth G.E. de Vries, Aizea Morales-Kastresana, Marjolijn N. Lub-de Hooge Theranostics 2026; 16(11): 6184-6201. doi:10.7150/thno.123930 Full text PDF


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Quantitative assessment of extravasation of IL-15-secreting MSLN-CAR-NK-92 cells using tumor transparency imaging Sera Hong, Dohyeon Moon, Seoin Hwang, Mijeong Lee, Duck Cho, Joon Myong Song Theranostics 2026; 16(11): 6202-6219. doi:10.7150/thno.125194 Full text PDF


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Glycine promotes cardiomyocyte proliferation and heart regeneration via the GCN2/AKT signaling axis Feng Wang, Xia Zhang, Yang Tang, Yanji He, Wei Wang, Andy Zeng, Lijia Liang, Jing Wang, Chunyu Zeng Theranostics 2026; 16(11): 6220-6239. doi:10.7150/thno.127992 Full text PDF


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Esterase-responsive albumin-binding PROTAC-mediated BRD4 degradation for cancer immunotherapy Hoyeon Lee, Sojin Jeong, Juwon Park, Hye-jeong Son, Seho Kweon, Steve Seung-Young Lee, Nayeon Shim, Yoojeong Oh, Hyein Kang, Chaerin Lee, Jihyeon Lee, Jinseong Kim, Hanhee Cho, Kwangmeyung Kim Theranostics 2026; 16(11): 6240-6265. doi:10.7150/thno.130510 Full text PDF


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A peptide-based PROTAC targeting FOXM1 suppresses fibrosis-associated hepatocarcinogenesis Dingyu Wu, Lei Duan, Di Tan, Xinyi Hua, Anping Liang, Ruiping Huai, Shanshan Qi, Zhixian Shang, Shijie Jia, Hui Qi, Xinrong Liu, Jieling Zhao, Yuhong Jiang, Rui Tan, Canquan Mao Theranostics 2026; 16(11): 6266-6284. doi:10.7150/thno.129569 Full text PDF


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CIAPIN1 functions as a redox-sensitive transcriptional repressor of Tp53 during vascular remodeling Seongpyo Lee, Joo-Hui Han Theranostics 2026; 16(11): 6350-6365. doi:10.7150/thno.124965 Full text PDF


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A tumor-targeted heptamethine cyanine dye suppresses triple-negative breast cancer by induction of lethal autophagy Sang-Hyo Kim, Yoonbin Park, Hwa-yeong Jin, Taewon Lee, Sungsu Lee, Moon Suk Kim, Hoon Hyun Theranostics 2026; 16(11): 6366-6379. doi:10.7150/thno.130353 Full text PDF

Reviews

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Future opportunities and nuances with the use of PSMA PET in prostate cancer (MD PET 1) Alicia K. Morgans, Christopher M. Pieczonka, Evan Y. W. Yu, Himanshu Nagar, Leonard G. Gomella, Medhat M. Osman, Phillip J. Koo, Steven E. Finkelstein Theranostics 2026; 16(11): 5816-5829. doi:10.7150/thno.132930 Full text PDF


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STK17A (DRAK1) at the crossroads of apoptosis, immunity, and cancer: Emerging roles and therapeutic opportunities Leticia Christina Pires Gonçalves, Olivia Rastoin, Vira Morozova, Clément Buzet, Audrey Bennetot, Gilles Pagès, Cyril Ronco, Maeva Dufies Theranostics 2026; 16(11): 5830-5855. doi:10.7150/thno.129910 Full text PDF


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Biomaterials in pancreatic surgery: progress and challenges in preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative care Qiang Guo, Shuwen Xiao, Xing Huang, Shengzhong Hou, Binxu Qiu, Ning Xia, Kai Xiao, Zhenyu Duan, Bole Tian, Kui Luo Theranostics 2026; 16(11): 5856-5897. doi:10.7150/thno.131228 Full text PDF


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Mechanistic role of APOE lipidation in Alzheimer's disease pathogenesis Dong Yan Zhang, Jian Wang, Nikolay V. Dokholyan Theranostics 2026; 16(11): 5926-5950. doi:10.7150/thno.131926 Full text PDF


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Unraveling the pleiotropic effects of CCR2-dependent signal transduction in fibrosis development Guozheng Sun, Jiaxing Wang, Jiayou Tang, Mingzhe Chen, Zhe Zhang, Huadong Zhao, Zhenxiao Jin, Xuezeng Xu, Yang Yang, Jincheng Liu Theranostics 2026; 16(11): 5951-5991. doi:10.7150/thno.130426 Full text PDF


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Small molecules targeting the PD-1/PD-L1 axis for cancer immunotherapy Jia-Yi Yin, Hui-Min Liu, Shao-long Li, Xin-Qian Ji, Jun-Jie Wang, Meng-Jie Fu, Cong-Jun Liu, Ning Wang, Guo-Liang Lu, Yan Li, Hong-Min Liu, Yi-Chao Zheng, Xing-Jie Dai, Ying Liu Theranostics 2026; 16(11): 6051-6080. doi:10.7150/thno.130935 Full text PDF


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Mechanomedicine in digestive surgery: a theranostic framework integrating mechanical diagnostics and therapeutic modulation across the perioperative continuum Ning Liu, Xiang Wang, Na Liu, Feng Xu, Ting Wen Theranostics 2026; 16(11): 6285-6314. doi:10.7150/thno.133908 Full text PDF


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Unraveling autophagy-metabolism crosstalk in cancer: Molecular insights and therapeutic strategies Haoyou Wang, Qianqian Yang, Yingying Lu, Cheng Du, Wei Wang, Lan Zhang Theranostics 2026; 16(11): 6315-6349. doi:10.7150/thno.132362 Full text PDF


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Current trends regarding types, properties, self-healing mechanisms, and therapeutic strategies for diabetic wounds addressed with polysaccharide-based self-repairing hydrogels: a review Hongkun Xue, Yuxin Bian, Ruoshi Zhang, Ziye Yuan, Haipeng Liu, Chuan Wang, Jiaqi Tan Theranostics 2026; 16(11): 6380-6436. doi:10.7150/thno.132479 Full text PDF

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