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Khoa ND, Li S, Phuong NL, Kuga K, Yabuuchi H, Kan-O K, Matsumoto K, Ito K. Computational fluid-particle dynamics modeling of ultrafine to coarse particles deposition in the human respiratory system, down to the terminal bronchiole. COMPUTER METHODS AND PROGRAMS IN BIOMEDICINE 2023; 237:107589. [PMID: 37167881 DOI: 10.1016/j.cmpb.2023.107589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2023] [Revised: 04/27/2023] [Accepted: 05/05/2023] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Suspended respirable airborne particles are associated with human health risks and especially particles within the range of ultrafine (< 0.1 μm) or fine (< 2.5 μm) have a high possibility of penetrating the lung region, which is concerned to be closely related to the bronchial or alveoli tissue dosimetry. Nature complex structure of the respiratory system requires much effort to explore and comprehend the flow and the inhaled particle dynamics for precise health risk assessment. Therefore, this study applied the computational fluid-particle dynamics (CFPD) method to elucidate the deposition characteristics of ultrafine-to-coarse particles in the human respiratory tract from nostrils to the 16th generation of terminal bronchi. METHODS The realistic bronchi up to the 8th generation are precisely and perfectly generated from computed tomography (CT) images, and an artificial model compensates for the 9th-16th bronchioles. Herein, the steady airflow is simulated at constant breathing flow rates of 7.5, 15, and 30 L/min, reproducing human resting-intense activity. Then, trajectories of the particle size ranging from 0.002 - 10 μm are tracked using a discrete phase model. RESULTS Here, we report reliable results of airflow patterns and particle deposition efficiency in the human respiratory system validated against experimental data. The individual-related focal point of ultrafine and fine particles deposition rates was actualized at the 8th generation; whilst the hot-spot of the deposited coarse particles was found in the 6th generation. Lobar deposition characterizes the dominance of coarse particles deposited in the right lower lobe, whereas the left upper-lower and right lower lobes simultaneously occupy high deposition rates for ultrafine particles. Finally, the results indicate a higher deposition in the right lung compared to its counterpart. CONCLUSIONS From the results, the developed realistic human respiratory system down to the terminal bronchiole in this study, in coupling with the CFPD method, delivers the accurate prediction of a wide range of particles in terms of particle dosimetry and visualization of site-specific in the consecutive respiratory system. In addition, the series of CFPD analyses and their results are to offer in-depth information on particle behavior in human bronchioles, which may benefit health risk assessment or drug delivery studies.
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- Nguyen Dang Khoa
- Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Engineering Sciences, Kyushu University, 6-1, Kasuga-Koen, Kasuga, Fukuoka 816-8580, Japan.
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- Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Engineering Sciences, Kyushu University, 6-1, Kasuga-Koen, Kasuga, Fukuoka 816-8580, Japan
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- Faculty of Environment, University of Natural Resources and Environment, Ho Chi Minh, Viet Nam
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- Faculty of Engineering Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Division of Respirology, Department of Medicine, Fukuoka Dental College, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Faculty of Engineering Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan.
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Munir M, Setiawan H, Awaludin R, Kett VL. Aerosolised micro and nanoparticle: formulation and delivery method for lung imaging. Clin Transl Imaging 2023; 11:33-50. [PMID: 36196096 PMCID: PMC9521863 DOI: 10.1007/s40336-022-00527-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Purpose The application of contrast and tracing agents is essential for lung imaging, as indicated by the wide use in recent decades and the discovery of various new contrast and tracing agents. Different aerosol production and pulmonary administration methods have been developed to improve lung imaging quality. This review details and discusses the ideal characteristics of aerosol administered via pulmonary delivery for lung imaging and the methods for the production and pulmonary administration of dry or liquid aerosol. Methods We explored several databases, including PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar, while preparing this review to discover and obtain the abstracts, reports, review articles, and research papers related to aerosol delivery for lung imaging and the formulation and pulmonary delivery method of dry and liquid aerosol. The search terms used were "dry aerosol delivery", "liquid aerosol delivery", "MRI for lung imaging", "CT scan for lung imaging", "SPECT for lung imaging", "PET for lung imaging", "magnetic particle imaging", "dry powder inhalation", "nebuliser", and "pressurised metered-dose inhaler". Results Through the literature review, we found that the critical considerations in aerosol delivery for lung imaging are appropriate lung deposition of inhaled aerosol and avoiding toxicity. The important tracing agent was also found to be Technetium-99m (99mTc), Gallium-68 (68Ga) and superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticle (SPION), while the essential contrast agents are gold, iodine, silver gadolinium, iron and manganese-based particles. The pulmonary delivery of such tracing and contrast agents can be performed using dry formulation (graphite ablation, spark ignition and spray dried powder) and liquid aerosol (nebulisation, pressurised metered-dose inhalation and air spray). Conclusion A dual-imaging modality with the combination of different tracing or contrast agents is a future development of aerosolised micro and nanoparticles for lung imaging to improve diagnosis success. Graphical abstract
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- Miftakul Munir
- Research Center for Radioisotope Radiopharmaceutical and Biodosimetry Technology, National Research and Innovation Agency, South Tangerang, 15345 Indonesia
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- Research Center for Radioisotope Radiopharmaceutical and Biodosimetry Technology, National Research and Innovation Agency, South Tangerang, 15345 Indonesia
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- Research Center for Radioisotope Radiopharmaceutical and Biodosimetry Technology, National Research and Innovation Agency, South Tangerang, 15345 Indonesia
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- School of Pharmacy, Queen’s University Belfast, 97 Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT9 7BL UK
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Man F, Tang J, Swedrowska M, Forbes B, T M de Rosales R. Imaging drug delivery to the lungs: Methods and applications in oncology. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2023; 192:114641. [PMID: 36509173 PMCID: PMC10227194 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2022.114641] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2022] [Revised: 11/25/2022] [Accepted: 11/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Direct delivery to the lung via inhalation is arguably one of the most logical approaches to treat lung cancer using drugs. However, despite significant efforts and investment in this area, this strategy has not progressed in clinical trials. Imaging drug delivery is a powerful tool to understand and develop novel drug delivery strategies. In this review we focus on imaging studies of drug delivery by the inhalation route, to provide a broad overview of the field to date and attempt to better understand the complexities of this route of administration and the significant barriers that it faces, as well as its advantages. We start with a discussion of the specific challenges for drug delivery to the lung via inhalation. We focus on the barriers that have prevented progress of this approach in oncology, as well as the most recent developments in this area. This is followed by a comprehensive overview of the different imaging modalities that are relevant to lung drug delivery, including nuclear imaging, X-ray imaging, magnetic resonance imaging, optical imaging and mass spectrometry imaging. For each of these modalities, examples from the literature where these techniques have been explored are provided. Finally the different applications of these technologies in oncology are discussed, focusing separately on small molecules and nanomedicines. We hope that this comprehensive review will be informative to the field and will guide the future preclinical and clinical development of this promising drug delivery strategy to maximise its therapeutic potential.
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- Francis Man
- School of Cancer & Pharmaceutical Sciences, King's College London, London, SE1 9NH, United Kingdom
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- School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences, King's College London, London SE1 7EH, United Kingdom
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- School of Cancer & Pharmaceutical Sciences, King's College London, London, SE1 9NH, United Kingdom
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- School of Cancer & Pharmaceutical Sciences, King's College London, London, SE1 9NH, United Kingdom
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- School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences, King's College London, London SE1 7EH, United Kingdom.
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Belderbos S, González-Gómez MA, Cleeren F, Wouters J, Piñeiro Y, Deroose CM, Coosemans A, Gsell W, Bormans G, Rivas J, Himmelreich U. Simultaneous in vivo PET/MRI using fluorine-18 labeled Fe 3O 4@Al(OH) 3 nanoparticles: comparison of nanoparticle and nanoparticle-labeled stem cell distribution. EJNMMI Res 2020; 10:73. [PMID: 32607918 PMCID: PMC7326875 DOI: 10.1186/s13550-020-00655-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2020] [Accepted: 06/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have shown potential for treatment of different diseases. However, their working mechanism is still unknown. To elucidate this, the non-invasive and longitudinal tracking of MSCs would be beneficial. Both iron oxide-based nanoparticles (Fe3O4 NPs) for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and radiotracers for positron emission tomography (PET) have shown potential as in vivo cell imaging agents. However, they are limited by their negative contrast and lack of spatial information as well as short half-life, respectively. In this proof-of-principle study, we evaluated the potential of Fe3O4@Al(OH)3 NPs as dual PET/MRI contrast agents, as they allow stable binding of [18F]F- ions to the NPs and thus, NP visualization and quantification with both imaging modalities. RESULTS 18F-labeled Fe3O4@Al(OH)3 NPs (radiolabeled NPs) or mouse MSCs (mMSCs) labeled with these radiolabeled NPs were intravenously injected in healthy C57Bl/6 mice, and their biodistribution was studied using simultaneous PET/MRI acquisition. While liver uptake of radiolabeled NPs was seen with both PET and MRI, mMSCs uptake in the lungs could only be observed with PET. Even some initial loss of fluoride label did not impair NPs/mMSCs visualization. Furthermore, no negative effects on blood cell populations were seen after injection of either the NPs or mMSCs, indicating good biocompatibility. CONCLUSION We present the application of novel 18F-labeled Fe3O4@Al(OH)3 NPs as safe cell tracking agents for simultaneous PET/MRI. Combining both modalities allows fast and easy NP and mMSC localization and quantification using PET at early time points, while MRI provides high-resolution, anatomic background information and long-term NP follow-up, hereby overcoming limitations of the individual imaging modalities.
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- Sarah Belderbos
- Biomedical MRI, Department of Imaging and Pathology, KU Leuven, 3000, Leuven, Belgium
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- NANOMAG Group, Department of Applied Physics, Technological Research Institute, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, 15782, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Radiopharmaceutical Research, Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences, KU Leuven, 3000, Leuven, Belgium
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- Molecular Small Animal Imaging Center (MoSAIC), KU Leuven, 3000, Leuven, Belgium
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- NANOMAG Group, Department of Applied Physics, Technological Research Institute, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, 15782, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, Department of Imaging and Pathology, KU Leuven/UZ Leuven, 3000, Leuven, Belgium
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- Laboratory for Tumor Immunology and Immunotherapy, ImmunOvar Research Group, Department of Oncology, Leuven Cancer Institute, KU Leuven, 3000, Leuven, Belgium.,Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, UZ Leuven, 3000, Leuven, Belgium
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- Biomedical MRI, Department of Imaging and Pathology, KU Leuven, 3000, Leuven, Belgium
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- Radiopharmaceutical Research, Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences, KU Leuven, 3000, Leuven, Belgium
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- NANOMAG Group, Department of Applied Physics, Technological Research Institute, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, 15782, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Biomedical MRI, Department of Imaging and Pathology, KU Leuven, 3000, Leuven, Belgium.
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Non-intrusive high resolution in-vitro measurement of regional drug powder deposition. Int J Pharm 2020; 582:119286. [PMID: 32278719 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2020.119286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2020] [Revised: 03/07/2020] [Accepted: 03/27/2020] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is a high-resolution and non-invasive cross-sectional imaging technique mainly used for medical imaging and industrial non-destructive testing. However, its feasibility in the quantification of pulmonary drug deposition has not been investigated. In this study, an optically accessible airway model of the upper airway and the tracheobronchial tree was used, and experiments were performed at flow rates of 40 L/min, 60 L/min and 80 L/min. Drug deposition in different regions of the airway cast has been determined and quantified from OCT images of the deposition layer. Regionally resolved measurement of deposition shows that flow rate has a significant effect (p = 0.04) on the average thickness of the deposition layer in the upper airway but not in the tracheobronchial tree under these test conditions. These localized and high-resolution measurements of deposition also demonstrate that the flow rate can influence the spatial uniformity of the deposition layer. The technique is able to provide significant regional drug deposition details, including the thickness, spatial deposition pattern and micro-cavities in the deposition layer, that would potentially serve to assess the efficacy of inhalation drug delivery systems.
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Wyszogrodzka-Gaweł G, Dorożyński P, Giovagnoli S, Strzempek W, Pesta E, Węglarz WP, Gil B, Menaszek E, Kulinowski P. An Inhalable Theranostic System for Local Tuberculosis Treatment Containing an Isoniazid Loaded Metal Organic Framework Fe-MIL-101-NH2-From Raw MOF to Drug Delivery System. Pharmaceutics 2019; 11:pharmaceutics11120687. [PMID: 31861138 PMCID: PMC6969914 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics11120687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2019] [Revised: 12/10/2019] [Accepted: 12/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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The theranostic approach to local tuberculosis treatment allows drug delivery and imaging of the lungs for a better control and personalization of antibiotic therapy. Metal-organic framework (MOF) Fe-MIL-101-NH2 nanoparticles were loaded with isoniazid. To optimize their functionality a 23 factorial design of spray-drying with poly(lactide-co-glycolide) and leucine was employed. Powder aerodynamic properties were assessed using a twin stage impinger based on the dose emitted and the fine particle fraction. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast capabilities were tested on porous lung tissue phantom and ex vivo rat lungs. Cell viability and uptake studies were conducted on murine macrophages RAW 246.9. The final product showed good aerodynamic properties, modified drug release, easier uptake by macrophages in relation to raw isoniazid-MOF, and MRI contrast capabilities. Starting from raw MOF, a fully functional inhalable theranostic system with a potential application in personalized tuberculosis pulmonary therapy was developed.
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- Gabriela Wyszogrodzka-Gaweł
- Department of Pharmacobiology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Medyczna 9, 30-068 Kraków, Poland; (G.W.-G.); (E.M.)
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- Department of Drug Technology and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Medical University of Warsaw, Banacha 1, 02-097 Warszawa, Poland
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, via del Liceo 1, University of Perugia, 06123 Perugia, Italy;
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Jagiellonian University, Gronostajowa 2, 30-387 Kraków, Poland; (W.S.); (B.G.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, Research Network Łukasiewicz—Pharmaceutical Research Institute, Rydygiera 8, 01-793 Warszawa, Poland;
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- Department of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Institute of Nuclear Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Radzikowskiego 152, 31-342 Kraków, Poland;
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Jagiellonian University, Gronostajowa 2, 30-387 Kraków, Poland; (W.S.); (B.G.)
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- Department of Pharmacobiology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Medyczna 9, 30-068 Kraków, Poland; (G.W.-G.); (E.M.)
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- Institute of Technology, Pedagogical University of Cracow, Podchorążych 2, 30-084 Kraków, Poland;
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Wang H, Sebrié C, Judé S, Maurin A, Rétif S, Le Mée M, Julea F, Dubuisson RM, Willoquet G, Bouazizi K, Darrasse L, Guillot G, Maître X, de Rochefort L. Quantitative Gd-DOTA-based aerosol deposition mapping in the lungs of asthmatic rats using 3D UTE-MRI. NMR IN BIOMEDICINE 2018; 31:e4013. [PMID: 30307075 DOI: 10.1002/nbm.4013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2017] [Revised: 08/09/2018] [Accepted: 08/13/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease, commonly treated with inhaled therapy. Better understanding of the mechanisms of aerosol deposition is required to improve inhaled drug delivery. Three-dimensional ultrashort echo time (UTE) MRI acquisitions at 1.5 T were combined with spontaneous nose-only inhalation of aerosolized gadolinium (Gd) to map the aerosol deposition and to characterize signal enhancement in asthmatic rat lungs. The rats were sensitized to ovalbumin (OVA) to develop asthmatic models and challenged before imaging by nebulization of OVA to trigger asthmatic symptoms. The negative controls were not sensitized or challenged by nebulization of saline. The animal lungs were imaged before and after administration of Gd-based aerosol in freely breathing rats, by using a T1 -weighted 3D UTE sequence. A contrast-enhanced quantitative analysis was performed to assess regional concentration. OVA-sensitized rats had lower signal enhancement and lower deposited aerosol concentration. Their enhancement dynamics showed large inter-subject variability. The signal intensity was homogeneously enhanced for controls while OVA-sensitized rats showed heterogeneous enhancement. Contrast-enhanced 3D UTE was applied with aerosolized Gd to efficiently measure spatially resolved deposition in asthmatic lungs. The small administered dose (around 1 μmol/kg body weight) and the use of standard clinical MRI suggest a potential application for the exploration of asthma.
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- Hongchen Wang
- Imagerie par Résonance Magnétique Médicale et Multi-Modalités (UMR8081) IR4M, CNRS, Université Paris-Sud, Université Paris-Saclay, Orsay, France
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- Imagerie par Résonance Magnétique Médicale et Multi-Modalités (UMR8081) IR4M, CNRS, Université Paris-Sud, Université Paris-Saclay, Orsay, France
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- Centre de Recherches Biologiques CERB, Baugy, France
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- Centre d'Imagerie du Petit Animal CIPA, PHENOMIN-TAAM UPS44, CNRS Orléans, France
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- Centre d'Imagerie du Petit Animal CIPA, PHENOMIN-TAAM UPS44, CNRS Orléans, France
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- Imagerie par Résonance Magnétique Médicale et Multi-Modalités (UMR8081) IR4M, CNRS, Université Paris-Sud, Université Paris-Saclay, Orsay, France
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- Imagerie par Résonance Magnétique Médicale et Multi-Modalités (UMR8081) IR4M, CNRS, Université Paris-Sud, Université Paris-Saclay, Orsay, France
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- Imagerie par Résonance Magnétique Médicale et Multi-Modalités (UMR8081) IR4M, CNRS, Université Paris-Sud, Université Paris-Saclay, Orsay, France
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- Imagerie par Résonance Magnétique Médicale et Multi-Modalités (UMR8081) IR4M, CNRS, Université Paris-Sud, Université Paris-Saclay, Orsay, France
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- Imagerie par Résonance Magnétique Médicale et Multi-Modalités (UMR8081) IR4M, CNRS, Université Paris-Sud, Université Paris-Saclay, Orsay, France
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- Imagerie par Résonance Magnétique Médicale et Multi-Modalités (UMR8081) IR4M, CNRS, Université Paris-Sud, Université Paris-Saclay, Orsay, France
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- Imagerie par Résonance Magnétique Médicale et Multi-Modalités (UMR8081) IR4M, CNRS, Université Paris-Sud, Université Paris-Saclay, Orsay, France
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- Imagerie par Résonance Magnétique Médicale et Multi-Modalités (UMR8081) IR4M, CNRS, Université Paris-Sud, Université Paris-Saclay, Orsay, France
- Center for Magnetic Resonance in Biology and Medicine (UMR 7339), CRMBM, CNRS-Aix Marseille Université, Marseille, France
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Kuethe DO, Hix JM, Fredenburgh LE. T 1 , T 1 contrast, and Ernst-angle images of four rat-lung pathologies. Magn Reson Med 2018; 81:2489-2500. [PMID: 30417929 DOI: 10.1002/mrm.27582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2018] [Revised: 09/07/2018] [Accepted: 10/03/2018] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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PURPOSE To initiate the archive of relaxation-weighted images that may help discriminate between pulmonary pathologies relevant to acute respiratory distress syndrome. MRI has the ability to distinguish pathologies by providing a variety of different contrast mechanisms. Lungs have historically been difficult to image with MRI but image quality is sufficient to begin cataloging the appearance of pathologies in T1 - and T2 -weighted images. This study documents T1 and the use of T1 contrast with four experimental rat lung pathologies. METHODS Inversion-recovery and spoiled steady state images were made at 1.89 T to measure T1 and document contrast in rats with atelectasis, lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammation, ventilator-induced lung injury (VILI), and injury from saline lavage. Higher-resolution Ernst-angle images were made to see patterns of lung infiltrations. RESULTS T1 -weighted images showed minimal contrast between pathologies, similar to T1 -weighted images of other soft tissues. Images taken shortly after magnetization inversion and displayed with inverted contrast highlight lung pathologies. Ernst-angle images distinguish the effects of T1 relaxation and spin density and display distinctive patterns. T1 for pathologies were: atelectasis, 1.25 ± 0.046 s; inflammation from instillation of lipopolysaccharide, 1.24 ± 0.015 s; VILI, 1.55 ± 0.064 s (p = 0.0022 vs. normal lung); and injury from saline lavage, 1.90±0.080 s (p = 0.0022 vs. normal lung; p = 0.0079 vs. VILI). T1 of normal lung and erector spinae muscle were 1.25 ± 0.028 s and 1.02 ± 0.027 s, respectively (p = 0.0022). CONCLUSIONS Traditional T1 -weighting is subtle. However, images made with inverted magnetization and inverted contrast highlight the pathologies and Ernst-angle images aid in distinguishing pathologies.
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- Dean O Kuethe
- ABQMR, Albuquerque, New Mexico.,Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute, Albuquerque, New Mexico
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- Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute, Albuquerque, New Mexico
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- Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute, Albuquerque, New Mexico.,Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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Wyszogrodzka G, Dorożyński P, Gil B, Roth WJ, Strzempek M, Marszałek B, Węglarz WP, Menaszek E, Strzempek W, Kulinowski P. Iron-Based Metal-Organic Frameworks as a Theranostic Carrier for Local Tuberculosis Therapy. Pharm Res 2018; 35:144. [PMID: 29777389 PMCID: PMC5960001 DOI: 10.1007/s11095-018-2425-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2018] [Accepted: 05/03/2018] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of the study was initial evaluation of applicability of metal organic framework (MOF) Fe-MIL-101-NH2 as a theranostic carrier of antituberculous drug in terms of its functionality, i.e. drug loading, drug dissolution, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast and cytotoxic safety. METHODS Fe-MIL-101-NH2 was characterized using X-ray powder diffraction, FTIR spectrometry and scanning electron microscopy. The particle size analysis was determined using laser diffraction. Magnetic resonance relaxometry and MRI were carried out on phantoms of the MOF system suspended in polymer solution. Drug dissolution studies were conducted using Franz cells. For MOF cytotoxicity, commercially available fibroblasts L929 were cultured in Eagle's Minimum Essential Medium supplemented with 10% fetal bovine serum. RESULTS MOF particles were loaded with 12% of isoniazid. The particle size (3.37-6.45 μm) depended on the micronization method used. The proposed drug delivery system can also serve as the MRI contrast agent. The drug dissolution showed extended release of isoniazid. MOF particles accumulated in the L929 fibroblast cytoplasmic area, suggesting MOF release the drug inside the cells. The cytotoxicity confirmed safety of MOF system. CONCLUSIONS The application of MOF for extended release inhalable system proposes the novel strategy for delivery of standard antimycobacterial agents combined with monitoring of their distribution within the lung tissue.
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- Gabriela Wyszogrodzka
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacobiology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Medyczna 9, 30-068, Kraków, Poland
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Jagiellonian University in Kraków, Gronostajowa 2, 30-387, Kraków, Poland
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Jagiellonian University in Kraków, Gronostajowa 2, 30-387, Kraków, Poland
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Jagiellonian University in Kraków, Gronostajowa 2, 30-387, Kraków, Poland
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Jagiellonian University in Kraków, Gronostajowa 2, 30-387, Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Institute of Nuclear Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Radzikowskiego 152, 31-342, Kraków, Poland
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Cytobiology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Medyczna 9, 30-068, Kraków, Poland
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Jagiellonian University in Kraków, Gronostajowa 2, 30-387, Kraków, Poland
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- Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Technical Science, Institute of Technology, Pedagogical University of Cracow, Podchorążych 2, 30-084, Kraków, Poland
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Lizal F, Jedelsky J, Morgan K, Bauer K, Llop J, Cossio U, Kassinos S, Verbanck S, Ruiz-Cabello J, Santos A, Koch E, Schnabel C. Experimental methods for flow and aerosol measurements in human airways and their replicas. Eur J Pharm Sci 2018; 113:95-131. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2017.08.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2017] [Revised: 08/14/2017] [Accepted: 08/17/2017] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Guillon A, Sécher T, Dailey LA, Vecellio L, de Monte M, Si-Tahar M, Diot P, Page CP, Heuzé-Vourc'h N. Insights on animal models to investigate inhalation therapy: Relevance for biotherapeutics. Int J Pharm 2017; 536:116-126. [PMID: 29180257 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2017.11.049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2017] [Revised: 11/20/2017] [Accepted: 11/21/2017] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
Abstract
Acute and chronic respiratory diseases account for major causes of illness and deaths worldwide. Recent developments of biotherapeutics opened a new era in the treatment and management of patients with respiratory diseases. When considering the delivery of therapeutics, the inhaled route offers great promises with a direct, non-invasive access to the diseased organ and has already proven efficient for several molecules. To assist in the future development of inhaled biotherapeutics, experimental models are crucial to assess lung deposition, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and safety. This review describes the animal models used in pulmonary research for aerosol drug delivery, highlighting their advantages and limitations for inhaled biologics. Overall, non-clinical species must be selected with relevant scientific arguments while taking into account their complexities and interspecies differences, to help in the development of inhaled medicines and ensure their successful transposition in the clinics.
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- A Guillon
- INSERM, Centre d'Etude des Pathologies Respiratoires, U1100, F-37032, Tours, France; Université François Rabelais de Tours, F-37032, Tours, France; CHRU de Tours, Service de Médecine Intensive - Réanimation, F-37000, Tours, France
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- INSERM, Centre d'Etude des Pathologies Respiratoires, U1100, F-37032, Tours, France; Université François Rabelais de Tours, F-37032, Tours, France
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- Institute of Pharmacy, Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, Wolfgang-Langenbeck Str. 4, 06122, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- INSERM, Centre d'Etude des Pathologies Respiratoires, U1100, F-37032, Tours, France; Aerodrug, Université François Rabelais - Faculté de Médecine, Tours, France
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- Plateforme Scientifique et Technique (PST) Animaleries, Université F. Rabelais, F-37000, Tours, France
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- INSERM, Centre d'Etude des Pathologies Respiratoires, U1100, F-37032, Tours, France; Université François Rabelais de Tours, F-37032, Tours, France
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- INSERM, Centre d'Etude des Pathologies Respiratoires, U1100, F-37032, Tours, France; Université François Rabelais de Tours, F-37032, Tours, France; CHRU de Tours, Service de Pneumologie, F-37000, Tours, France
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- Sackler Institute of Pulmonary Pharmacology, Institute of Pharmaceutical Science, King's College London, 150 Stamford Street, London, SE1 9NH, UK
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- INSERM, Centre d'Etude des Pathologies Respiratoires, U1100, F-37032, Tours, France; Université François Rabelais de Tours, F-37032, Tours, France.
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Wei Z, Lin X, Wu M, Zhao B, Lin R, Zhang D, Zhang Y, Liu G, Liu X, Liu J. Core-shell NaGdF 4@CaCO 3 nanoparticles for enhanced magnetic resonance/ultrasonic dual-modal imaging via tumor acidic micro-enviroment triggering. Sci Rep 2017; 7:5370. [PMID: 28710468 PMCID: PMC5511195 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-05395-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2016] [Accepted: 05/30/2017] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
Abstract
For cancer diagnosis, a paramount challenge still exists in the exploring of methods that can precisely discriminate tumor tissues from their surrounding healthy tissues with a high target-to-background signal ratio. Here, we report a NaGdF4@CaCO3-PEG core-shell nanoparticle which has the tumor acidic microenvironment enhanced imaging signals of ultrasound and magnetic resonance. Under the acidic conditions, the CaCO3 shell will gradually dissolve which then facilitate the interaction of NaGdF4 with the external aqueous environment to enhance water proton relaxation. Meanwhile, the CO2 bubbles generated by the CaCO3 dissolvement will generate strong elastic echo for US detection. The core-shell structure of NaGdF4@CaCO3-PEG can be observed by TEM, and its composition can be determined by STEM. The acid triggered generation of CO2 bubbles and the enhancement of MRI signal could be demonstrated in vitro, and the excellent dual-modal magnetic resonance/ultrasonic cancer imaging abilities of NaGdF4@CaCO3-PEG could be also proved at the tumor site in vivo. The here described proof-of-concept nanoparticles with pH triggered magnetic resonance/ultrasonic dual-modal imaging enhancement, may serve as a useful guide to develop various molecular imaging strategies for cancer diagnosis in the future.
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- Zuwu Wei
- The United Innovation of Mengchao Hepatobiliary Technology Key Laboratory of Fujian Province, Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350025, People's Republic of China
- The Liver Center of Fujian Province, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350025, People's Republic of China
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- Liver Disease Center, the First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350025, People's Republic of China
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- The United Innovation of Mengchao Hepatobiliary Technology Key Laboratory of Fujian Province, Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350025, People's Republic of China
- The Liver Center of Fujian Province, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350025, People's Republic of China
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- The United Innovation of Mengchao Hepatobiliary Technology Key Laboratory of Fujian Province, Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350025, People's Republic of China
- The Liver Center of Fujian Province, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350025, People's Republic of China
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- Academy of Integrative Medicine, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, 350122, People's Republic of China
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- The United Innovation of Mengchao Hepatobiliary Technology Key Laboratory of Fujian Province, Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350025, People's Republic of China
- The Liver Center of Fujian Province, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350025, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Design and Assembly of Functional Nanostructures, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou, 350002, People's Republic of China
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- Center for Molecular Imaging and Translational Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361102, People's Republic of China
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- The United Innovation of Mengchao Hepatobiliary Technology Key Laboratory of Fujian Province, Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350025, People's Republic of China.
- The Liver Center of Fujian Province, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350025, People's Republic of China.
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- The United Innovation of Mengchao Hepatobiliary Technology Key Laboratory of Fujian Province, Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350025, People's Republic of China.
- The Liver Center of Fujian Province, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350025, People's Republic of China.
- Liver Disease Center, the First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350025, People's Republic of China.
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Kuethe DO, Filipczak PT, Hix JM, Gigliotti AP, Estépar RSJ, Washko GR, Baron RM, Fredenburgh LE. Magnetic resonance imaging provides sensitive in vivo assessment of experimental ventilator-induced lung injury. Am J Physiol Lung Cell Mol Physiol 2016; 311:L208-18. [PMID: 27288491 DOI: 10.1152/ajplung.00459.2015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2015] [Accepted: 06/06/2016] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Animal models play a critical role in the study of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and ventilator-induced lung injury (VILI). One limitation has been the lack of a suitable method for serial assessment of acute lung injury (ALI) in vivo. In this study, we demonstrate the sensitivity of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to assess ALI in real time in rat models of VILI. Sprague-Dawley rats were untreated or treated with intratracheal lipopolysaccharide or PBS. After 48 h, animals were mechanically ventilated for up to 15 h to induce VILI. Free induction decay (FID)-projection images were made hourly. Image data were collected continuously for 30 min and divided into 13 phases of the ventilatory cycle to make cinematic images. Interleaved measurements of respiratory mechanics were performed using a flexiVent ventilator. The degree of lung infiltration was quantified in serial images throughout the progression or resolution of VILI. MRI detected VILI significantly earlier (3.8 ± 1.6 h) than it was detected by altered lung mechanics (9.5 ± 3.9 h, P = 0.0156). Animals with VILI had a significant increase in the Index of Infiltration (P = 0.0027), and early regional lung infiltrates detected by MRI correlated with edema and inflammatory lung injury on histopathology. We were also able to visualize and quantify regression of VILI in real time upon institution of protective mechanical ventilation. Magnetic resonance lung imaging can be utilized to investigate mechanisms underlying the development and propagation of ALI, and to test the therapeutic effects of new treatments and ventilator strategies on the resolution of ALI.
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- Dean O Kuethe
- ABQMR Inc., Albuquerque, New Mexico; Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute, Albuquerque, New Mexico; and
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- Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute, Albuquerque, New Mexico; and Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute, Albuquerque, New Mexico; and
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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Youngren-Ortiz SR, Gandhi NS, España-Serrano L, Chougule MB. Aerosol Delivery of siRNA to the Lungs. Part 1: Rationale for Gene Delivery Systems. KONA : POWDER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN JAPAN 2016; 33:63-85. [PMID: 27081214 PMCID: PMC4829385 DOI: 10.14356/kona.2016014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
Abstract
This article reviews the pulmonary route of administration, aerosol delivery devices, characterization of pulmonary drug delivery systems, and discusses the rationale for inhaled delivery of siRNA. Diseases with known protein malfunctions may be mitigated through the use of siRNA therapeutics. The inhalation route of administration provides local delivery of siRNA therapeutics for the treatment of various pulmonary diseases, however barriers to pulmonary delivery and intracellular delivery of siRNA exists. siRNA loaded nanocarriers can be used to overcome the barriers associated with the pulmonary route, such as anatomical barriers, mucociliary clearance, and alveolar macrophage clearance. Apart from naked siRNA aerosol delivery, previously studied siRNA carrier systems comprise of lipidic, polymeric, peptide, or inorganic origin. Such siRNA delivery systems formulated as aerosols can be successfully delivered via an inhaler or nebulizer to the pulmonary region. Preclinical animal investigations of inhaled siRNA therapeutics rely on intratracheal and intranasal siRNA and siRNA nanocarrier delivery. Aerosolized siRNA delivery systems may be characterized using in vitro techniques, such as dissolution test, inertial cascade impaction, delivered dose uniformity assay, laser diffraction, and laser Doppler velocimetry. The ex vivo techniques used to characterize pulmonary administered formulations include the isolated perfused lung model. In vivo techniques like gamma scintigraphy, 3D SPECT, PET, MRI, fluorescence imaging and pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamics analysis may be used for evaluation of aerosolized siRNA delivery systems. The use of inhalable siRNA delivery systems encounters barriers to their delivery, however overcoming the barriers while formulating a safe and effective delivery system will offer unique advances to the field of inhaled medicine.
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- Susanne R. Youngren-Ortiz
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy, University of Hawaii at Hilo, 200 West Kawili Street, Hilo, Hawaii 96720, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy, University of Hawaii at Hilo, 200 West Kawili Street, Hilo, Hawaii 96720, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy, University of Hawaii at Hilo, 200 West Kawili Street, Hilo, Hawaii 96720, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy, University of Hawaii at Hilo, 200 West Kawili Street, Hilo, Hawaii 96720, USA
- Natural Products and Experimental Therapeutics Program, University of Hawaii Cancer Center, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813, USA
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Oakes JM, Hofemeier P, Vignon-Clementel IE, Sznitman J. Aerosols in healthy and emphysematous in silico pulmonary acinar rat models. J Biomech 2015; 49:2213-2220. [PMID: 26726781 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2015.11.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2015] [Accepted: 11/21/2015] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
Abstract
There has been relatively little attention given on predicting particle deposition in the respiratory zone of the diseased lungs despite the high prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Increased alveolar volume and deterioration of alveolar septum, characteristic of emphysema, may alter the amount and location of particle deposition compared to healthy lungs, which is particularly important for toxic or therapeutic aerosols. In an attempt to shed new light on aerosol transport and deposition in emphysematous lungs, we performed numerical simulations in models of healthy and emphysematous acini motivated by recent experimental lobar-level data in rats (Oakes et al., 2014a). Compared to healthy acinar structures, models of emphysematous subacini were created by removing inter-septal alveolar walls and enhancing the alveolar volume in either a homogeneous or heterogeneous fashion. Flow waveforms and particle properties were implemented to match the experimental data. The occurrence of flow separation and recirculation within alveolar cavities was found in proximal generations of the healthy zones, in contrast to the radial-like airflows observed in the diseased regions. In agreement with experimental data, simulations point to particle deposition concentrations that are more heterogeneously distributed in the diseased models compared with the healthy one. Yet, simulations predicted less deposition in the emphysematous models in contrast to some experimental studies, a likely consequence due to the shallower penetration depths and modified flow topologies in disease compared to health. These spatial-temporal particle transport simulations provide new insight on deposition in the emphysematous acini and shed light on experimental observations.
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- Jessica M Oakes
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of California Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94709,USA; INRIA Paris-Rocquencourt, 78153 Le Chesnay Cedex, France; Sorbonne Universités, UPMC Univ Paris 6, Laboratoire Jacques-Louis Lions, 75252 Paris, France
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 32000, Israel
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- INRIA Paris-Rocquencourt, 78153 Le Chesnay Cedex, France; Sorbonne Universités, UPMC Univ Paris 6, Laboratoire Jacques-Louis Lions, 75252 Paris, France
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 32000, Israel.
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