硼中子俘获疗法的核心:从分子设计到临床转化的含硼药物研究进展

Advances in Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT): From Boron-Containing Drug Design to Clinical Translation

  • 摘要: 硼中子俘获疗法(BNCT)是一种结合生物靶向与物理靶向的二元精准放疗技术。其核心在于将硼-10(10B)通过肿瘤特异性载体递送至病灶,经热中子辐照后发生10B(n,α)7Li核反应,利用产生的高线性能量转移粒子(α粒子与7Li离子)实现对癌细胞的精准杀伤。随着中子源等大科学装置的发展,作为治疗核心的含硼药物,其创新设计与临床转化近年来取得了显著进展。本文系统回顾了从非靶向小分子到智能化递送系统的三代含硼药物演进历程,重点剖析了第三代含硼药物(包括靶向氨基酸/糖衍生物、纳米载体及抗体偶联药物等)的分子设计策略与靶向优势,并总结了全球BNCT临床试验的关键成果。尽管目前BNCT仍面临肿瘤内硼浓度精确监测、标准化治疗方案制定等挑战,但随着多学科交叉融合的深入,该技术在难治性实体瘤治疗领域展现出重要的应用潜力。

     

    Abstract: Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT) is a binary targeted radiotherapy technique that combines biological and physical targeting. Its core principle lies in the delivery of boron-10 (10B) to tumor sites via tumor-specific carriers, followed by thermal neutron irradiation. This triggers the 10B(n,α)7Li nuclear reaction, generating high linear energy transfer particles (alpha particles and 7Li ions) that precisely destroy cancer cells. With advancements in key facilities such as neutron sources, significant progress has been made in the innovative design and clinical translation of boron-containing drugs, which are central to BNCT efficacy. This article systematically reviews the evolution of three generations of boron carriers, from nontargeted small molecules to intelligent delivery systems. It focuses on analyzing the molecular design strategies and targeting advantages of third-generation agents—including targeted amino acid/sugar derivatives, nanocarriers, and antibody-drug conjugates—and summarizes key outcomes from global BNCT clinical trials. Although challenges remain, such as precise monitoring of intratumoral boron concentration and the establishment of standardized treatment protocols, BNCT demonstrates considerable potential as a promising modality for treating refractory solid tumors through continued interdisciplinary collaboration.

     

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