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Oligodeoxynucleotides (ODNs) with CpG motifs have potent immunostimulatory effects on many subsets of immune cells. For example, Class B CpG‐ODNs, such as ODN1826 induce the phagocytic activity of macrophages by activating the Toll‐like receptor 9 signaling pathway. Systemic ODN delivery results in unfavorable pharmacokinetic profiles and can trigger adverse effects. To address this issue, plant virus‐like particles (VLPs) are developed for the targeted delivery of ODN1826 to tumor‐associated macrophages (TAMs). ODN1826 is encapsulated by the in vitro disassembly and reassembly of Cowpea chlorotic mottle virus (CCMV), producing VLPs that are structurally analogous to the native virus. The encapsulation of ODN1826 in CCMV‐derived VLPs promotes ODN uptake by TAMs ex vivo and significantly enhance their phagocytic activity. The antitumor activity of the VLPs in vivo is also evaluated, revealing that the direct injection of ODN1826 VLPs into established tumors induces a robust antitumor response by increasing the phagocytic activity of TAMs in the tumor microenvironment. CCMV encapsulation significantly enhances the efficacy of ODN1826 compared to the free drug, slowing tumor growth and prolonging survival in mouse models of colon cancer and melanoma.
CpG oligodeoxynucleotides (ODNs) are efficiently encapsulated by dis‐ and reassembly of cowpea chlorotic mottle virus. Intratumoral administration of CpG‐ODN‐loaded virus‐like particles (VLPs) exhibit higher efficacy to inhibit tumor growth than that by free CpG‐ODNs, indicating the potential of VLPs loaded with CpG‐ODNs for clinical development.