“…Recent studies have demonstrated the potential of inducing pyroptosis in tumor cells to enhance the infiltration of cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTLs) and trigger a systemic immune response. , Among the various strategies for inducing pyroptosis, metal ion-overload-mediated pyroptosis is particularly favored due to its strong immunogenicity. Several metal ions, including Na + , K + , Zn 2+ , Bi 3+ , and Ca 2+ have been proven to trigger cell pyroptosis and elicit inflammatory responses. − In particular, due to the distinct messenger role of Ca 2+ , manipulating Ca 2+ overload in cancer cells can induce potent pyroptosis, resulting in a large amount of tumor-associated antigens and stimulating immune responses. , Hence, Ca 2+ is considered as an optimal candidate for inducing pyroptosis and enhancing immunotherapy . However, the intrinsic calcium buffering system of cancer cells strictly adjusts the abnormal distribution of Ca 2+ to maintain physiological Ca homeostasis, which significantly impedes the occurrence of calcium overload-induced pyroptosis and the activation of the adaptive immune system. , Additionally, the effectiveness of the adaptive immune response triggered by pyroptosis strongly depends on the activation level of antigen-presenting cells, specifically tumor-infiltrating dendritic cells (TIDCs).…”