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Choi H, Hong J, Seo Y, Joo SH, Lim H, Lahiji SF, Kim YH. Self-Assembled Oligopeptoplex-Loaded Dissolving Microneedles for Adipocyte-Targeted Anti-Obesity Gene Therapy. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2309920. [PMID: 38213134 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202309920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2023] [Revised: 12/16/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
Abstract
Advancements in gene delivery systems are pivotal for gene-based therapeutics in oncological, inflammatory, and infectious diseases. This study delineates the design of a self-assembled oligopeptoplex (SA-OP) optimized for shRNA delivery to adipocytes, targeting obesity and associated metabolic syndromes. Conventional systems face challenges, including instability due to electrostatic interactions between genetic materials and cationic oligopeptides. Additionally, repeated injections induce discomfort and compromise patient well-being. To circumvent these issues, a dissolvable hyaluronic acid-based, self-locking microneedle (LMN) patch is developed, with improved micro-dose efficiency, for precise SA-OP delivery. This platform offers pain-free administration and improved SA-OP storage stability. In vitro studies in 3T3-L1 cells demonstrated improvements in SA-OP preservation and gene silencing efficacy. In vivo evaluation in a mice model of diet-induced type 2 diabetes yielded significant gene silencing in adipose tissue and a 21.92 ± 2.51% reduction in body weight with minimum relapse risk at 6-weeks post-treatment, representing a superior therapeutic efficacy in a truncated timeframe relative to the GLP-1 analogues currently available on the market. Additionally, SA-OP (LMN) mitigated insulin resistance, inflammation, and hepatic steatosis. These findings establish SA-OP (LMN) as a robust, minimally invasive transdermal gene delivery platform with prolonged storage stability for treating obesity and its metabolic comorbidities.
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- Heekyung Choi
- Department of Bioengineering, Institute for Bioengineering and Biopharmaceutical Research, Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763, Republic of Korea
- Education and Research Group for Biopharmaceutical Innovation Leader, Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bioengineering, Institute for Bioengineering and Biopharmaceutical Research, Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763, Republic of Korea
- Education and Research Group for Biopharmaceutical Innovation Leader, Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bioengineering, Institute for Bioengineering and Biopharmaceutical Research, Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763, Republic of Korea
- Education and Research Group for Biopharmaceutical Innovation Leader, Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bioengineering, Institute for Bioengineering and Biopharmaceutical Research, Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763, Republic of Korea
- Education and Research Group for Biopharmaceutical Innovation Leader, Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bioengineering, Institute for Bioengineering and Biopharmaceutical Research, Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763, Republic of Korea
- Education and Research Group for Biopharmaceutical Innovation Leader, Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bioengineering, Institute for Bioengineering and Biopharmaceutical Research, Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763, Republic of Korea
- Cursus Bio Inc., Icure Tower, Seoul, 06170, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bioengineering, Institute for Bioengineering and Biopharmaceutical Research, Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763, Republic of Korea
- Education and Research Group for Biopharmaceutical Innovation Leader, Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763, Republic of Korea
- Cursus Bio Inc., Icure Tower, Seoul, 06170, Republic of Korea
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Halbi G, Fayer I, Aranovich D, Gat S, Pavan MJ, Nachmias D, Sanchez DS, Brik A, Granek R, Bernheim-Groswasser A. Smart design of universally decorated nanoparticles for drug delivery applications driven by active transport. THE EUROPEAN PHYSICAL JOURNAL. E, SOFT MATTER 2023; 46:74. [PMID: 37653248 DOI: 10.1140/epje/s10189-023-00331-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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Targeting the cell nucleus remains a challenge for drug delivery. Here, we present a universal platform for the smart design of nanoparticle (NP) decoration that is based on: (i) a spacer polymer, commonly biotin-polyethylene-glycol-thiol, whose grafting density and molecular weight can be tuned for optimized performance, and (ii) protein binding peptides, such as cell penetrating peptides (CPPs), cancer-targeting peptides, or nuclear localization signal (NLS) peptides, that are linked to the PEG free-end by universal chemistry. We manifested our platform with two different bromo-acetamide (Br-Ac) modified NLSs. We used cell extract-based and live cell assays to demonstrate the recruitment of dynein motor proteins, which drive the NP active transport toward the nucleus, and the enhancement of cellular and nuclear entry, manifesting the properties of NLS as a CPP. Our control of the NP decoration scheme, and the modularity of our platform, carry great advantages for nano-carrier design for drug delivery applications.
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- Gal Halbi
- The Department of Chemical Engineering, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, 84105, Beer Sheva, Israel
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- The Stella and Avram Goren-Goldstein Department of Biotechnology Engineering Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, 84105, Beer Sheva, Israel
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- The Department of Chemical Engineering, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, 84105, Beer Sheva, Israel
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- The Department of Chemical Engineering, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, 84105, Beer Sheva, Israel
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- The Ilse Katz Institute for Meso and Nanoscale Science and Technology, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, 84105, Beer Sheva, Israel
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- Department of Life Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheva, Israel
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- The Ilse Katz Institute for Meso and Nanoscale Science and Technology, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, 84105, Beer Sheva, Israel
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- Schulich Faculty of Chemistry, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, 3200008, Haifa, Israel
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- The Stella and Avram Goren-Goldstein Department of Biotechnology Engineering Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, 84105, Beer Sheva, Israel
- The Ilse Katz Institute for Meso and Nanoscale Science and Technology, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, 84105, Beer Sheva, Israel
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- The Department of Chemical Engineering, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, 84105, Beer Sheva, Israel.
- The Ilse Katz Institute for Meso and Nanoscale Science and Technology, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, 84105, Beer Sheva, Israel.
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Kwak G, Lee D, Suk JS. Advanced approaches to overcome biological barriers in respiratory and systemic routes of administration for enhanced nucleic acid delivery to the lung. Expert Opin Drug Deliv 2023; 20:1531-1552. [PMID: 37946533 PMCID: PMC10872418 DOI: 10.1080/17425247.2023.2282535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Numerous delivery strategies, primarily novel nucleic acid delivery carriers, have been developed and explored to enable therapeutically relevant lung gene therapy. However, its clinical translation is yet to be achieved despite over 30 years of efforts, which is attributed to the inability to overcome a series of biological barriers that hamper efficient nucleic acid transfer to target cells in the lung. AREAS COVERED This review is initiated with the fundamentals of nucleic acid therapy and a brief overview of previous and ongoing efforts on clinical translation of lung gene therapy. We then walk through the nature of biological barriers encountered by nucleic acid carriers administered via respiratory and/or systemic routes. Finally, we introduce advanced strategies developed to overcome those barriers to achieve therapeutically relevant nucleic acid delivery efficiency in the lung. EXPERT OPINION We are now stepping close to the clinical translation of lung gene therapy, thanks to the discovery of novel delivery strategies that overcome biological barriers via comprehensive preclinical studies. However, preclinical findings should be cautiously interpreted and validated to ultimately realize meaningful therapeutic outcomes with newly developed delivery strategies in humans. In particular, individual strategies should be selected, tailored, and implemented in a manner directly relevant to specific therapeutic applications and goals.
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- Gijung Kwak
- Department of Neurosurgery and Medicine Institute for Neuroscience Discovery (UM-MIND), University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
- Center for Nanomedicine, Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
- Department of Ophthalmology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery and Medicine Institute for Neuroscience Discovery (UM-MIND), University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
- Center for Nanomedicine, Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
- Department of Ophthalmology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery and Medicine Institute for Neuroscience Discovery (UM-MIND), University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
- Center for Nanomedicine, Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
- Department of Ophthalmology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
- Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Sreena R, Nathanael AJ. Biodegradable Biopolymeric Nanoparticles for Biomedical Applications-Challenges and Future Outlook. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:ma16062364. [PMID: 36984244 PMCID: PMC10058375 DOI: 10.3390/ma16062364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2023] [Revised: 03/09/2023] [Accepted: 03/13/2023] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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Biopolymers are polymers obtained from either renewable or non-renewable sources and are the most suitable candidate for tailor-made nanoparticles owing to their biocompatibility, biodegradability, low toxicity and immunogenicity. Biopolymeric nanoparticles (BPn) can be classified as natural (polysaccharide and protein based) and synthetic on the basis of their origin. They have been gaining wide interest in biomedical applications such as tissue engineering, drug delivery, imaging and cancer therapy. BPn can be synthesized by various fabrication strategies such as emulsification, ionic gelation, nanoprecipitation, electrospray drying and so on. The main aim of the review is to understand the use of nanoparticles obtained from biodegradable biopolymers for various biomedical applications. There are very few reviews highlighting biopolymeric nanoparticles employed for medical applications; this review is an attempt to explore the possibilities of using these materials for various biomedical applications. This review highlights protein based (albumin, gelatin, collagen, silk fibroin); polysaccharide based (chitosan, starch, alginate, dextran) and synthetic (Poly lactic acid, Poly vinyl alcohol, Poly caprolactone) BPn that has recently been used in many applications. The fabrication strategies of different BPn are also being highlighted. The future perspective and the challenges faced in employing biopolymeric nanoparticles are also reviewed.
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- Radhakrishnan Sreena
- Centre for Biomaterials, Cellular and Molecular Theranostics (CBCMT), Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore 632014, Tamil Nadu, India
- School of Biosciences & Technology (SBST), Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore 632014, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Centre for Biomaterials, Cellular and Molecular Theranostics (CBCMT), Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore 632014, Tamil Nadu, India
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Gene Therapy for Regenerative Medicine. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:pharmaceutics15030856. [PMID: 36986717 PMCID: PMC10057434 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15030856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2022] [Revised: 02/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/01/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2023] Open
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The development of biological methods over the past decade has stimulated great interest in the possibility to regenerate human tissues. Advances in stem cell research, gene therapy, and tissue engineering have accelerated the technology in tissue and organ regeneration. However, despite significant progress in this area, there are still several technical issues that must be addressed, especially in the clinical use of gene therapy. The aims of gene therapy include utilising cells to produce a suitable protein, silencing over-producing proteins, and genetically modifying and repairing cell functions that may affect disease conditions. While most current gene therapy clinical trials are based on cell- and viral-mediated approaches, non-viral gene transfection agents are emerging as potentially safe and effective in the treatment of a wide variety of genetic and acquired diseases. Gene therapy based on viral vectors may induce pathogenicity and immunogenicity. Therefore, significant efforts are being invested in non-viral vectors to enhance their efficiency to a level comparable to the viral vector. Non-viral technologies consist of plasmid-based expression systems containing a gene encoding, a therapeutic protein, and synthetic gene delivery systems. One possible approach to enhance non-viral vector ability or to be an alternative to viral vectors would be to use tissue engineering technology for regenerative medicine therapy. This review provides a critical view of gene therapy with a major focus on the development of regenerative medicine technologies to control the in vivo location and function of administered genes.
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Delivery Systems for Mitochondrial Gene Therapy: A Review. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:pharmaceutics15020572. [PMID: 36839894 PMCID: PMC9964608 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15020572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2022] [Revised: 01/26/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023] Open
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Mitochondria are membrane-bound cellular organelles of high relevance responsible for the chemical energy production used in most of the biochemical reactions of cells. Mitochondria have their own genome, the mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA). Inherited solely from the mother, this genome is quite susceptible to mutations, mainly due to the absence of an effective repair system. Mutations in mtDNA are associated with endocrine, metabolic, neurodegenerative diseases, and even cancer. Currently, therapeutic approaches are based on the administration of a set of drugs to alleviate the symptoms of patients suffering from mitochondrial pathologies. Mitochondrial gene therapy emerges as a promising strategy as it deeply focuses on the cause of mitochondrial disorder. The development of suitable mtDNA-based delivery systems to target and transfect mammalian mitochondria represents an exciting field of research, leading to progress in the challenging task of restoring mitochondria's normal function. This review gathers relevant knowledge on the composition, targeting performance, or release profile of such nanosystems, offering researchers valuable conceptual approaches to follow in their quest for the most suitable vectors to turn mitochondrial gene therapy clinically feasible. Future studies should consider the optimization of mitochondrial genes' encapsulation, targeting ability, and transfection to mitochondria. Expectedly, this effort will bring bright results, contributing to important hallmarks in mitochondrial gene therapy.
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Delivery of CRISPR/Cas9 Plasmid DNA by Hyperbranched Polymeric Nanoparticles Enables Efficient Gene Editing. Cells 2022; 12:cells12010156. [PMID: 36611948 PMCID: PMC9818138 DOI: 10.3390/cells12010156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Revised: 12/22/2022] [Accepted: 12/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Gene editing nucleases such as CRISPR/Cas9 have enabled efficient and precise gene editing in vitro and hold promise of eventually achieving in vivo gene editing based therapy. However, a major challenge for their use is the lack of a safe and effective virus-free system to deliver gene editing nuclease elements. Polymers are a promising class of delivery vehicle due to their higher safety compared to currently used viral vectors, but polymers suffer from lower transfection efficiency. Polymeric vectors have been used for small nucleotide delivery but have yet to be used successfully with plasmid DNA (pDNA), which is often several hundred times larger than small nucleotides, presenting an engineering challenge. To address this, we extended our previously reported hyperbranched polymer (HP) delivery system for pDNA delivery by synthesizing several variants of HPs: HP-800, HP-1.8K, HP-10K, HP-25K. We demonstrate that all HPs have low toxicity in various cultured cells, with HP-25K being the most efficient at packaging and delivering pDNA. Importantly, HP-25K mediated delivery of CRISPR/Cas9 pDNA resulted in higher gene-editing rates than all other HPs and Lipofectamine at several clinically significant loci in different cell types. Consistently, HP-25K also led to more robust base editing when delivering the CRISPR base editor "BE4-max" pDNA to cells compared with Lipofectamine. The present work demonstrates that HP nanoparticles represent a promising class of vehicle for the non-viral delivery of pDNA towards the clinical application of gene-editing therapy.
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Danaeifar M. Recent advances in gene therapy: genetic bullets to the root of the problem. Clin Exp Med 2022:10.1007/s10238-022-00925-x. [PMID: 36284069 DOI: 10.1007/s10238-022-00925-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2022] [Accepted: 10/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Genetics and molecular genetic techniques have changed many perspectives and paradigms in medicine. Using genetic methods, many diseases have been cured or alleviated. Gene therapy, in its simplest definition, is application of genetic materials and related techniques to treat various human diseases. Evaluation of the trends in the field of medicine and therapeutics clarifies that gene therapy has attracted a lot of attention due to its powerful potential to treat a number of diseases. There are various genetic materials that can be used in gene therapy such as DNA, single- and double-stranded RNA, siRNA and shRNA. The main gene editing techniques used for in vitro and in vivo gene modification are ZNF, TALEN and CRISPR-Cas9. The latter has increased hopes for more precise and efficient gene targeting as it requires two separate recognition sites which makes it more specific and can also cause rapid and sufficient cleavage within the target sequence. There must be carriers for delivering genes to the target tissue. The most commonly used carriers for this purpose are viral vectors such as adenoviruses, adeno-associated viruses and lentiviruses. Non-viral vectors consist of bacterial vectors, liposomes, dendrimers and nanoparticles.
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Sultana A, Zare M, Thomas V, Kumar TS, Ramakrishna S. Nano-based drug delivery systems: Conventional drug delivery routes, recent developments and future prospects. MEDICINE IN DRUG DISCOVERY 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.medidd.2022.100134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Mechanisms of immune response to inorganic nanoparticles and their degradation products. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2022; 180:114022. [PMID: 34740764 PMCID: PMC8898339 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2021.114022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2021] [Revised: 09/24/2021] [Accepted: 10/20/2021] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Careful assessment of the biological fate and immune response of inorganic nanoparticles is crucial for use of such carriers in drug delivery and other biomedical applications. Many studies have elucidated the cellular and molecular mechanisms of the interaction of inorganic nanoparticles with the components of the immune system. The biodegradation and dissolution of inorganic nanoparticles can influence their ensuing immune response. While the immunological properties of inorganic nanoparticles as a function of their physicochemical properties have been investigated in detail, little attention has been paid to the immune adverse effects towards the degradation products of these nanoparticles. To fill this gap, we herein summarize the cellular mechanisms of immune response to inorganic nanoparticles and their degradation products with specific focus on immune cells. We also accentuate the importance of designing new methods and instruments for the in situ characterization of inorganic nanoparticles in order to assess their safety as a result of degradation. This review further sheds light on factors that need to be considered in the design of safe and effective inorganic nanoparticles for use in delivery of bioactive and imaging agents.
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Spray drying: Inhalable powders for pulmonary gene therapy. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2021; 133:112601. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2021.112601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2021] [Revised: 11/04/2021] [Accepted: 12/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Ding Y, Wang C, Sun Z, Wu Y, You W, Mao Z, Wang W. Mesenchymal Stem Cells Engineered by Nonviral Vectors: A Powerful Tool in Cancer Gene Therapy. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:pharmaceutics13060913. [PMID: 34205513 PMCID: PMC8235299 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13060913] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2021] [Revised: 06/09/2021] [Accepted: 06/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Due to their "tumor homing" and "immune privilege" characteristics, the use of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) has been proposed as a novel tool against cancer. MSCs are genetically engineered in vitro and then utilized to deliver tumoricidal agents, including prodrugs and bioactive molecules, to tumors. The genetic modification of MSCs can be achieved by various vectors, and in most cases viral vectors are used; however, viruses may be associated with carcinogenesis and immunogenicity, restricting their clinical translational potential. As such, nonviral vectors have emerged as a potential solution to address these limitations and have gradually attracted increasing attention. In this review, we briefly revisit the current knowledge about MSC-based cancer gene therapy. Then, we summarize the advantages and challenges of nonviral vectors for MSC transfection. Finally, we discuss recent advances in the development of new nonviral vectors, which have provided promising strategies to overcome obstacles in the gene modulation of MSCs.
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- Yuan Ding
- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, China; (Y.D.); (C.W.); (Z.S.); (Y.W.); (W.Y.)
- Key Laboratory, Precision Diagnosis and Treatment for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Tumor of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310009, China
- Research Center, Diagnosis and Treatment Technology for Hepatocellular Carcinoma of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310009, China
- Clinical Medicine Innovation Center, Precision Diagnosis and Treatment for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Disease, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, China
- Clinical Research Center of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Diseases of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310009, China
- Cancer Center, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, China; (Y.D.); (C.W.); (Z.S.); (Y.W.); (W.Y.)
- Key Laboratory, Precision Diagnosis and Treatment for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Tumor of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310009, China
- Research Center, Diagnosis and Treatment Technology for Hepatocellular Carcinoma of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310009, China
- Clinical Medicine Innovation Center, Precision Diagnosis and Treatment for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Disease, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, China
- Clinical Research Center of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Diseases of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310009, China
- Cancer Center, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, China; (Y.D.); (C.W.); (Z.S.); (Y.W.); (W.Y.)
- Key Laboratory, Precision Diagnosis and Treatment for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Tumor of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310009, China
- Research Center, Diagnosis and Treatment Technology for Hepatocellular Carcinoma of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310009, China
- Clinical Medicine Innovation Center, Precision Diagnosis and Treatment for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Disease, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, China
- Clinical Research Center of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Diseases of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310009, China
- Cancer Center, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, China; (Y.D.); (C.W.); (Z.S.); (Y.W.); (W.Y.)
- Key Laboratory, Precision Diagnosis and Treatment for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Tumor of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310009, China
- Research Center, Diagnosis and Treatment Technology for Hepatocellular Carcinoma of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310009, China
- Clinical Medicine Innovation Center, Precision Diagnosis and Treatment for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Disease, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, China
- Clinical Research Center of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Diseases of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310009, China
- Cancer Center, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, China; (Y.D.); (C.W.); (Z.S.); (Y.W.); (W.Y.)
- Key Laboratory, Precision Diagnosis and Treatment for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Tumor of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310009, China
- Research Center, Diagnosis and Treatment Technology for Hepatocellular Carcinoma of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310009, China
- Clinical Medicine Innovation Center, Precision Diagnosis and Treatment for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Disease, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, China
- Clinical Research Center of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Diseases of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310009, China
- Cancer Center, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, China
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- Key Laboratory, Precision Diagnosis and Treatment for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Tumor of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310009, China
- MOE Key Laboratory, Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
- Correspondence: (Z.M.); (W.W.); Tel.: +86-15168215834 (Z.M.); +86-0571-87783820 (W.W.)
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, China; (Y.D.); (C.W.); (Z.S.); (Y.W.); (W.Y.)
- Key Laboratory, Precision Diagnosis and Treatment for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Tumor of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310009, China
- Research Center, Diagnosis and Treatment Technology for Hepatocellular Carcinoma of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310009, China
- Clinical Medicine Innovation Center, Precision Diagnosis and Treatment for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Disease, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, China
- Clinical Research Center of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Diseases of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310009, China
- Cancer Center, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, China
- Correspondence: (Z.M.); (W.W.); Tel.: +86-15168215834 (Z.M.); +86-0571-87783820 (W.W.)
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Pafiti KS, Kepola EJ, Vlasiou MC, Yamasaki EN, Patrickios CS, Mastroyiannopoulos NP, Phylactou LA, Théato P. Oligo(ethylene imine)‐grafted glycidyl methacrylate linear and star homopolymers:
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correlated transfection efficiency. JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/pol.20210101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Kyriaki S. Pafiti
- School of Sciences and Engineering University of Nicosia Nicosia Cyprus
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- School of Sciences and Engineering University of Nicosia Nicosia Cyprus
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- Department of Molecular Genetics, Function & Therapy Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics Nicosia Cyprus
- Cyprus School of Molecular Medicine The Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics Nicosia Cyprus
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- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Institute for Chemical Technology and Polymer Chemistry (ITCP) Karlsruhe Germany
- Soft Matter Synthesis Laboratory Institute for Biological Interfaces III, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Hermann‐von‐Helmholtz‐Platz 1 Eggenstein‐Leopoldshafen Germany
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Kumar R, Santa Chalarca CF, Bockman MR, Bruggen CV, Grimme CJ, Dalal RJ, Hanson MG, Hexum JK, Reineke TM. Polymeric Delivery of Therapeutic Nucleic Acids. Chem Rev 2021; 121:11527-11652. [PMID: 33939409 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.0c00997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 128] [Impact Index Per Article: 42.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The advent of genome editing has transformed the therapeutic landscape for several debilitating diseases, and the clinical outlook for gene therapeutics has never been more promising. The therapeutic potential of nucleic acids has been limited by a reliance on engineered viral vectors for delivery. Chemically defined polymers can remediate technological, regulatory, and clinical challenges associated with viral modes of gene delivery. Because of their scalability, versatility, and exquisite tunability, polymers are ideal biomaterial platforms for delivering nucleic acid payloads efficiently while minimizing immune response and cellular toxicity. While polymeric gene delivery has progressed significantly in the past four decades, clinical translation of polymeric vehicles faces several formidable challenges. The aim of our Account is to illustrate diverse concepts in designing polymeric vectors towards meeting therapeutic goals of in vivo and ex vivo gene therapy. Here, we highlight several classes of polymers employed in gene delivery and summarize the recent work on understanding the contributions of chemical and architectural design parameters. We touch upon characterization methods used to visualize and understand events transpiring at the interfaces between polymer, nucleic acids, and the physiological environment. We conclude that interdisciplinary approaches and methodologies motivated by fundamental questions are key to designing high-performing polymeric vehicles for gene therapy.
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- Ramya Kumar
- Department of Chemistry, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, United States
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Xu X, Duan J, Liu Y, Kuang Y, Duan J, Liao T, Xu Z, Jiang B, Li C. Multi-stimuli responsive hollow MnO 2-based drug delivery system for magnetic resonance imaging and combined chemo-chemodynamic cancer therapy. Acta Biomater 2021; 126:445-462. [PMID: 33785453 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2021.03.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2020] [Revised: 03/02/2021] [Accepted: 03/22/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The exploration and application of hollow manganese dioxide nanoparticle (HMDN) for biosensing and biomedicine has gained significant research attention in the past decade. In this study, a type of biodegradable HMDN is prepared for multi-stimuli responsive tumor-targeted drug delivery, which was successfully loaded with doxorubicin hydrochloride (DOX). Then, the drug-loaded HMDN is functionalized with polyethyleneimine (PEI) as a gatekeeper followed by citraconic anhydride (cit) functionalized poly-L-lysine (PLL(cit)) as a charge reversal moiety successively to yield the resultant DOX@HMDN-PEI-PLL(cit) nanoparticles. In vitro study showed that DOX@HMDN-PEI-PLL(cit) exhibited a ''stealthy'' property under physiological conditions and enhanced cellular uptake activity in response to the mild acidic tumor microenvironment due to the departure of cit. In vitro release profiles proved that the decomposition of HMDN to Mn2+ under acidic condition/high glutathione (GSH) concentration triggered the release of DOX and Fenton-like reaction for improved therapeutic effect. And Mn2+ could also act as a T1-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agent. In vivo studies further proved with both the charge reversal and combined therapy properties, DOX@HMDN-PEI-PLL(cit) showed a good tumor enrichment ability and therapeutic effect with few side effects to the mice. These results demonstrate that DOX@HMDN-PEI-PLL(cit) nanoparticles are promising drug delivery systems for targeted cancer therapy. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Traditional chemotherapy based on anticancer drugs such as doxorubicin hydrochloride (DOX) shows limited efficacy with serious side effects. We employed hollow manganese dioxide nanoparticle (HMDN) to loaded DOX and coated it with polyethyleneimine and then citraconic anhydride functionalized poly-L-lysine to endow it with a charge reversal property to obtain a multi-stimuli responsive drug delivery system named DOX@HMDN-PEI-PLL(cit). It was ''stealthy'' with low cellular uptake capability by normal cells, but could be "acid-activated" in tumors for endocytosis by cancer cells to reduce side effects. HMDN could be decomposed to Mn2+ under acidic conditions/high glutathione concentration to release DOX intracellular. DOX and Mn2+ catalyzed Fenton-like reaction could achieve a combined chemo-chemodynamic therapy. And Mn2+ could be used for T1-weighted magnetic resonance imaging.
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- Xiangyu Xu
- Ministry-of-Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China
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- Ministry-of-Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Research and Development of Natural Drugs, School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang 524023, China.
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- Glyn O. Philips Hydrocolloid Research Centre at HUT, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430068, China
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- Department of Pathology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Ministry-of-Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China
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- Ministry-of-Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China
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- Ministry-of-Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China
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- Ministry-of-Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China.
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Sizikov AA, Kharlamova MV, Nikitin MP, Nikitin PI, Kolychev EL. Nonviral Locally Injected Magnetic Vectors for In Vivo Gene Delivery: A Review of Studies on Magnetofection. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 11:1078. [PMID: 33922066 PMCID: PMC8143545 DOI: 10.3390/nano11051078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2021] [Revised: 04/19/2021] [Accepted: 04/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Magnetic nanoparticles have been widely used in nanobiomedicine for diagnostics and the treatment of diseases, and as carriers for various drugs. The unique magnetic properties of "magnetic" drugs allow their delivery in a targeted tumor or tissue upon application of a magnetic field. The approach of combining magnetic drug targeting and gene delivery is called magnetofection, and it is very promising. This method is simple and efficient for the delivery of genetic material to cells using magnetic nanoparticles controlled by an external magnetic field. However, magnetofection in vivo has been studied insufficiently both for local and systemic routes of magnetic vector injection, and the relevant data available in the literature are often merely descriptive and contradictory. In this review, we collected and systematized the data on the efficiency of the local injections of magnetic nanoparticles that carry genetic information upon application of external magnetic fields. We also investigated the efficiency of magnetofection in vivo, depending on the structure and coverage of magnetic vectors. The perspectives of the development of the method were also considered.
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- Artem A. Sizikov
- Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, 141701 Dolgoprudny, Russia; (A.A.S.); (M.V.K.); (M.P.N.)
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- Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, 141701 Dolgoprudny, Russia; (A.A.S.); (M.V.K.); (M.P.N.)
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- Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, 141701 Dolgoprudny, Russia; (A.A.S.); (M.V.K.); (M.P.N.)
- Sirius University of Science and Technology, 354340 Sochi, Russia
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- Prokhorov General Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 117942 Moscow, Russia
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- Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, 141701 Dolgoprudny, Russia; (A.A.S.); (M.V.K.); (M.P.N.)
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Zhu YX, Jia HR, Duan QY, Wu FG. Nanomedicines for combating multidrug resistance of cancer. WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS-NANOMEDICINE AND NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY 2021; 13:e1715. [PMID: 33860622 DOI: 10.1002/wnan.1715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2020] [Revised: 02/27/2021] [Accepted: 03/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Chemotherapy typically involves the use of specific chemodrugs to inhibit the proliferation of cancer cells, but the frequent emergence of a variety of multidrug-resistant cancer cells poses a tremendous threat to our combat against cancer. The fundamental causes of multidrug resistance (MDR) have been studied for decades, and can be generally classified into two types: one is associated with the activation of diverse drug efflux pumps, which are responsible for translocating intracellular drug molecules out of the cells; the other is linked with some non-efflux pump-related mechanisms, such as antiapoptotic defense, enhanced DNA repair ability, and powerful antioxidant systems. To overcome MDR, intense efforts have been made to develop synergistic therapeutic strategies by introducing MDR inhibitors or combining chemotherapy with other therapeutic modalities, such as phototherapy, gene therapy, and gas therapy, in the hope that the drug-resistant cells can be sensitized toward chemotherapeutics. In particular, nanotechnology-based drug delivery platforms have shown the potential to integrate multiple therapeutic agents into one system. In this review, the focus was on the recent development of nanostrategies aiming to enhance the efficiency of chemotherapy and overcome the MDR of cancer in a synergistic manner. Different combinatorial strategies are introduced in detail and the advantages as well as underlying mechanisms of why these strategies can counteract MDR are discussed. This review is expected to shed new light on the design of advanced nanomedicines from the angle of materials and to deepen our understanding of MDR for the development of more effective anticancer strategies. This article is categorized under: Nanotechnology Approaches to Biology > Nanoscale Systems in Biology Therapeutic Approaches and Drug Discovery > Nanomedicine for Oncologic Disease.
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- Ya-Xuan Zhu
- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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Liu C, Guo Z, Feng H, Lin L, Cui Y, Li Y, Tian H. Synthesis of Copolymers Polyethyleneimine-co-Polyphenylalanine as Gene and Drug Codelivery Carrier. Macromol Biosci 2021; 21:e2100033. [PMID: 33689218 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202100033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2021] [Revised: 02/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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In this study, a series of hyperbranched copolymers polyethyleneimine-co-polyphenylalanine (PEI-co-PPhe) are synthesized by ring-opening polymerization with phenylalanine-N-carboxyanhydride as monomer and PEI-25k as initiator, using as a gene and drug codelivery carrier. Among them, PEI-co-PPhe (1:170) is selected out from transfection efficiency and cytotoxicity tests. Then, doxorubicin-cis-aconitic anhydride (CAD) and BCl2-shRNA (as a therapeutic gene) are coloaded into the PEI-co-PPhe carrier to form PEI-co-PPhe/Bcl2-shRNA/CAD complexes as a codeliver system. When the mass ratio of PEI-co-PPhe:Bcl2-shRNA:CAD is 5:1:1, the codeliver system has the most obvious synergistic therapeutic effect against B16F10 cells. Confirmed by confocal laser scanning microscope and flow cytometry, compared with drug and gene alone, the codeliver complexes can be endocytosed into B16F10 cells efficiently. As a result, the appropriate length of PPhe grafted on PEI will improve the gene transfer efficiency and decrease cytotoxicity, as well as effective codelivery of gene and drug into cancer cells to be a promising codelivery carrier for cancer therapy.
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- Chong Liu
- School of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
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- School of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
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- School of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
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Haladjova E, Rangelov S, Tsvetanov C. Thermoresponsive Polyoxazolines as Vectors for Transfection of Nucleic Acids. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 12:polym12112609. [PMID: 33171983 PMCID: PMC7694630 DOI: 10.3390/polym12112609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2020] [Revised: 11/01/2020] [Accepted: 11/03/2020] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Poly(2-oxazoline)s (POx) are an attractive platform for the development of non-viral gene delivery systems. The combination of POx moieties, exhibiting excellent biocompatibility, with DNA-binding polyethyleneimine (PEI) moieties into a single copolymer chain is a promising approach to balance toxicity and transfection efficiency. The versatility of POx in terms of type of substituent, copolymer composition, degree of polymerization, degree of hydrolysis, and chain architecture, as well as the introduction of stimuli-responsive properties, provides opportunities to finely tune the copolymer characteristics and physicochemical properties of the polyplexes to increase the biological performance. An overview of the current state of research in the POx-PEI-based gene delivery systems focusing particularly on thermosensitive POx is presented in this paper.
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Zhang T, Xu Q, Huang T, Ling D, Gao J. New Insights into Biocompatible Iron Oxide Nanoparticles: A Potential Booster of Gene Delivery to Stem Cells. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2020; 16:e2001588. [PMID: 32725792 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202001588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2020] [Revised: 05/10/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Gene delivery to stem cells is a critical issue of stem cells-based therapies, still facing ongoing challenges regarding efficiency and safety. Recent advances in the controlled synthesis of biocompatible magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) have provided a powerful nanotool for assisting gene delivery to stem cells. However, this field is still at an early stage, with well-designed and scalable IONPs synthesis highly desired. Furthermore, the potential risks or bioeffects of IONPs on stem cells are not completely figured out. Therefore, in this review, the updated researches focused on the gene delivery to stem cells using various designed IONPs are highlighted. Additionally, the impacts of the physicochemical properties of IONPs, as well as the magnetofection systems on the gene delivery performance and biocompatibility are summarized. Finally, challenges attributed to the potential impacts of IONPs on the biologic behaviors of stem cells and the large-scale productions of uniform IONPs are emphasized. The principles and challenges summarized in this review provide a general guidance for the rational design of IONPs-assisted gene delivery to stem cells.
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- Tianyuan Zhang
- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
- Dr. Li Dak Sum & Yip Yio Chin Center for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
- Dr. Li Dak Sum & Yip Yio Chin Center for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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Lee SH, Park DJ, Yun WS, Park JE, Choi JS, Key J, Seo YJ. Endocytic trafficking of polymeric clustered superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles in mesenchymal stem cells. J Control Release 2020; 326:408-418. [PMID: 32711024 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2020.07.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2020] [Revised: 07/13/2020] [Accepted: 07/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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The technology of directing nanoparticles to specific locations in the body continues to be an area of great interest in a myriad of research fields. In the present study, we have developed nanoparticles and a method that allows the nanoparticles to move to specific sites by simultaneously utilizing the homing ability and magnetism of stem cells. Polymeric clustered SPIO (PCS) nanoparticles are composed of a superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticle (SPION) cluster core coated with poly lactic-co-glycolic acid (PLGA) and labeled with the fluorescent dye Cy5.5 for tracking. PCS is designed to be internalized by stem cells via endocytosis and then moved to the desired subcellular location through magnetism. Here, we investigated the interactions between SPIONs and mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), including their absorption mechanism and subcellular localization. Exposure to the nanoparticles at 40 μg/mL for over 96 h did not affect cell survival or differentiation. We used a variety of endocytosis inhibitors and identified the potential cellular internalization pathway of SPIONs to be clathrin-mediated endocytosis. Antibodies to organelles were used to accumulate lysosomes through early and late endosomes. PCS at 40 μg/mL was internalized and stored without significant deleterious effects on stem cells, indicating that MSCs can act as an effective nanoparticle carrier. These findings also demonstrate the successful localization of the novel particles using magnetic attraction.
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- Su Hoon Lee
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, 20 Ilsan-ro, Wonju, Gangwon-do 26426, South Korea; Research institute of Hearing Enhancement, Yonsei University Wonju of College of Medicine, 20 Ilsan-ro, Wonju, Gangwon-do 26426, South Korea
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, 20 Ilsan-ro, Wonju, Gangwon-do 26426, South Korea; Research institute of Hearing Enhancement, Yonsei University Wonju of College of Medicine, 20 Ilsan-ro, Wonju, Gangwon-do 26426, South Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Yonsei University, Wonju, South Korea
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, 20 Ilsan-ro, Wonju, Gangwon-do 26426, South Korea; Research institute of Hearing Enhancement, Yonsei University Wonju of College of Medicine, 20 Ilsan-ro, Wonju, Gangwon-do 26426, South Korea
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, 20 Ilsan-ro, Wonju, Gangwon-do 26426, South Korea; Research institute of Hearing Enhancement, Yonsei University Wonju of College of Medicine, 20 Ilsan-ro, Wonju, Gangwon-do 26426, South Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Yonsei University, Wonju, South Korea
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, 20 Ilsan-ro, Wonju, Gangwon-do 26426, South Korea; Research institute of Hearing Enhancement, Yonsei University Wonju of College of Medicine, 20 Ilsan-ro, Wonju, Gangwon-do 26426, South Korea.
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Tan X, Jia F, Wang P, Zhang K. Nucleic acid-based drug delivery strategies. J Control Release 2020; 323:240-252. [PMID: 32272123 PMCID: PMC8079167 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2020.03.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2019] [Revised: 03/21/2020] [Accepted: 03/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Nucleic acids have not been widely considered as an optimal material for drug delivery. Indeed, unmodified nucleic acids are enzymatically unstable, too hydrophilic for cell uptake and payload encapsulation, and may cause unintended biological responses such as immune system activation and prolongation of the blood coagulation pathway. Recently, however, three major areas of development surrounding nucleic acids have made it worthwhile to reconsider their role for drug delivery. These areas include DNA/RNA nanotechnology, multivalent nucleic acid nanostructures, and nucleic acid aptamers, which, respectively, provide the ability to engineer nanostructures with unparalleled levels of structural control, completely reverse certain biological properties of linear/cyclic nucleic acids, and enable antibody-level targeting using an all-nucleic acid construct. These advances, together with nucleic acids' ability to respond to various stimuli (engineered or natural), have led to a rapidly increasing number of drug delivery systems with potential for spatiotemporally controlled drug release. In this review, we discuss recent progress in nucleic acid-based drug delivery strategies, their potential, unique use cases, and risks that must be overcome or avoided.
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- Xuyu Tan
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410007, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410007, China; Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
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Zhao J, Chen G, Pang X, Zhang P, Hou X, Chen P, Xie YW, He CY, Wang Z, Chen ZY. Calcium phosphate nanoneedle based gene delivery system for cancer genetic immunotherapy. Biomaterials 2020; 250:120072. [PMID: 32361307 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2020.120072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2020] [Accepted: 04/21/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Ovarian cancer has become one of the most common gynecological cancers with a high mortality. However, conventional surgery together with combination chemotherapy is difficult to achieve ideal therapeutic effect. Although genetic immunotherapy is applied to active immune responses against cancer, the absence of efficient in vivo gene delivery technique is still an obstacle in clinical application. To overcome these problems, a minicircle DNA vector encoding humanized anti-EpCAM/CD3 bispecific antibody (BsAbEPH) has been constructed. Moreover, different shapes of calcium phosphate (CaPO) biomaterials were prepared. Specifically, the CaPO-nanoneedle-mediated "cell perforation" transfection technology achieves high levels of gene expression in peritoneal cavity. In an intraperitoneal xenograft model with human ovarian cancer cell line SKOV3, the CaPO-nanoneedle/minicircle DNA system expressed BsAbEPH resulted in significant retardation of cancer growth and extension of mouse life-span with limited toxicity. And this system can be made as off-the-shelf and easy-to-use products. Therefore, CaPO-nanoneedle based non-viral gene delivery technology will have great potential in clinical application.
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- Jing Zhao
- Scientific Research Center, The Seventh Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, 18107, PR China; Laboratory for Gene and Cell Engineering, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, PR China
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- Laboratory for Gene and Cell Engineering, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, PR China; Syno Minicircle Biotechnology Co. Ltd., Shenzhen, 518055, PR China
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- Laboratory for Gene and Cell Engineering, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, PR China; Syno Minicircle Biotechnology Co. Ltd., Shenzhen, 518055, PR China
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- Syno Minicircle Biotechnology Co. Ltd., Shenzhen, 518055, PR China
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- Laboratory for Gene and Cell Engineering, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, PR China; Syno Minicircle Biotechnology Co. Ltd., Shenzhen, 518055, PR China
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- Laboratory for Gene and Cell Engineering, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, PR China; Syno Minicircle Biotechnology Co. Ltd., Shenzhen, 518055, PR China
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- Syno Minicircle Biotechnology Co. Ltd., Shenzhen, 518055, PR China
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- Laboratory for Gene and Cell Engineering, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, PR China; Syno Minicircle Biotechnology Co. Ltd., Shenzhen, 518055, PR China
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- Scientific Research Center, The Seventh Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, 18107, PR China; School of Materials Science and Engineering, Center for Functional Biomaterials, Key Laboratory for Polymeric Composite and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, China.
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- Laboratory for Gene and Cell Engineering, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, PR China; Syno Minicircle Biotechnology Co. Ltd., Shenzhen, 518055, PR China.
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Cunningham FJ, Demirer GS, Goh NS, Zhang H, Landry MP. Nanobiolistics: An Emerging Genetic Transformation Approach. Methods Mol Biol 2020; 2124:141-159. [PMID: 32277452 PMCID: PMC10461872 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-0716-0356-7_7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Biolistic delivery of biomolecular cargoes to plants with micron-scale projectiles is a well-established technique in plant biotechnology. However, the relatively large micron-scale biolistic projectiles can result in tissue damage, low regeneration efficiency, and create difficulties for the biolistic transformation of isomorphic small cells or subcellular target organelles (i.e., mitochondria and plastids). As an alternative to micron-sized carriers, nanomaterials provide a promising approach for biomolecule delivery to plants. While most studies exploring nanoscale biolistic carriers have been carried out in animal cells and tissues, which lack a cell wall, we can nonetheless extrapolate their utility for nanobiolistic delivery of biomolecules in plant targets. Specifically, nanobiolistics has shown promising results for use in animal systems, in which nanoscale projectiles yield lower levels of cell and tissue damage while maintaining similar transformation efficiencies as their micron-scale counterparts. In this chapter, we specifically discuss biolistic delivery of nanoparticles for plant genetic transformation purposes and identify the figures of merit requiring optimization for broad-scale implementation of nanobiolistics in plant genetic transformations.
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- Francis J Cunningham
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA.
- California Institute for Quantitative Biosciences, QB3, University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA.
- Chan-Zuckerberg Biohub, San Francisco, CA, USA.
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Wang X, Qi Y, Liu L, Ganbold T, Baigude H, Han J. Preparation and cell activities of lactosylated curdlan-triornithine nanoparticles for enhanced DNA/siRNA delivery in hepatoma cells. Carbohydr Polym 2019; 225:115252. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2019.115252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2019] [Revised: 08/12/2019] [Accepted: 08/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Wang Y, Wang Q, Zhang C. Synthesis of Diamond‐Shaped Mesoporous Titania Nanobricks as pH‐Responsive Drug Delivery Vehicles for Cancer Therapy. ChemistrySelect 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.201900992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Yanbing Wang
- Department of OrthopedicsThe Second Hospital of Jilin University No. 218 Ziqiang Street Changchun China
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- Nuclear Medicine DepartmentThe First Hospital of Jilin University No. 71 Xinmin Street Changchun, Changchun China
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- Department of Cell BiologyCollege of Basic Medical SciencesJilin University No. 126 Xinmin Avenue Changchun China
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Bisso S, Mura S, Castagner B, Couvreur P, Leroux JC. Dual delivery of nucleic acids and PEGylated-bisphosphonates via calcium phosphate nanoparticles. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2019; 142:142-152. [PMID: 31220571 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2019.06.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2019] [Accepted: 06/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Despite many years of research and a few success stories with gene therapeutics, efficient and safe DNA delivery remains a major bottleneck for the clinical translation of gene-based therapies. Gene transfection with calcium phosphate (CaP) nanoparticles brings the advantages of low toxicity, high DNA entrapment efficiency and good endosomal escape properties. The macroscale aggregation of CaP nanoparticles can be easily prevented through surface coating with bisphosphonate conjugates. Bisphosphonates, such as alendronate, recently showed promising anticancer effects. However, their poor cellular permeability and preferential bone accumulation hamper their full application in chemotherapy. Here, we investigated the dual delivery of plasmid DNA and alendronate using CaP nanoparticles, with the goal to facilitate cellular internalization of both compounds and potentially achieve a combined pharmacological effect on the same or different cell lines. A pH-sensitive poly(ethylene glycol)-alendronate conjugate was synthetized and used to formulate stable plasmid DNA-loaded CaP nanoparticles. These particles displayed good transfection efficiency in cancer cells and a strong cytotoxic effect on macrophages. The in vivo transfection efficiency, however, remained low, calling for an improvement of the system, possibly with respect to the extent of particle uptake and their physical stability.
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- Sofia Bisso
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Institut Galien Paris-Sud, UMR 8612, CNRS, Université Paris-Sud, Université Paris-Saclay, Faculté de Pharmacie, 5 rue Jean-Baptiste Clément, F-92296 Châtenay-Malabry cedex, France
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, McGill University, Montréal, Québec, Canada
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- Institut Galien Paris-Sud, UMR 8612, CNRS, Université Paris-Sud, Université Paris-Saclay, Faculté de Pharmacie, 5 rue Jean-Baptiste Clément, F-92296 Châtenay-Malabry cedex, France
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
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Zhang Y, Li Y, Tian H, Zhu Q, Wang F, Fan Z, Zhou S, Wang X, Xie L, Hou Z. Redox-Responsive and Dual-Targeting Hyaluronic Acid–Methotrexate Prodrug Self-Assembling Nanoparticles for Enhancing Intracellular Drug Self-Delivery. Mol Pharm 2019; 16:3133-3144. [PMID: 31198046 DOI: 10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.9b00359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Design and Assembly of Functional Nanostructures, and Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou 350002, China
- Department of Translational Medicine, Xiamen Institute of Rare Earth Materials, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361024, P. R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Affiliated Southeast Hospital of Xiamen University, Zhang Zhou 363000, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Affiliated Southeast Hospital of Xiamen University, Zhang Zhou 363000, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen 361002, China
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Zhao N, Yan L, Zhao X, Chen X, Li A, Zheng D, Zhou X, Dai X, Xu FJ. Versatile Types of Organic/Inorganic Nanohybrids: From Strategic Design to Biomedical Applications. Chem Rev 2018; 119:1666-1762. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.8b00401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 229] [Impact Index Per Article: 38.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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- Nana Zhao
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Key Laboratory of Carbon Fiber and Functional Polymers (Beijing University of Chemical Technology), Ministry of Education, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Key Laboratory of Carbon Fiber and Functional Polymers (Beijing University of Chemical Technology), Ministry of Education, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Key Laboratory of Carbon Fiber and Functional Polymers (Beijing University of Chemical Technology), Ministry of Education, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Key Laboratory of Carbon Fiber and Functional Polymers (Beijing University of Chemical Technology), Ministry of Education, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute for Graphene Applied Technology Innovation, Laboratory of Fiber Materials and Modern Textiles, Growing Base for State Key Laboratory, Collaborative Innovation Center for Marine Biomass Fibers Materials and Textiles of Shandong Province, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Key Laboratory of Carbon Fiber and Functional Polymers (Beijing University of Chemical Technology), Ministry of Education, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Key Laboratory of Carbon Fiber and Functional Polymers (Beijing University of Chemical Technology), Ministry of Education, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Key Laboratory of Carbon Fiber and Functional Polymers (Beijing University of Chemical Technology), Ministry of Education, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Key Laboratory of Carbon Fiber and Functional Polymers (Beijing University of Chemical Technology), Ministry of Education, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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Chen H, Gu Z, An H, Chen C, Chen J, Cui R, Chen S, Chen W, Chen X, Chen X, Chen Z, Ding B, Dong Q, Fan Q, Fu T, Hou D, Jiang Q, Ke H, Jiang X, Liu G, Li S, Li T, Liu Z, Nie G, Ovais M, Pang D, Qiu N, Shen Y, Tian H, Wang C, Wang H, Wang Z, Xu H, Xu JF, Yang X, Zhu S, Zheng X, Zhang X, Zhao Y, Tan W, Zhang X, Zhao Y. Precise nanomedicine for intelligent therapy of cancer. Sci China Chem 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s11426-018-9397-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 279] [Impact Index Per Article: 46.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Chen J, Wang K, Wu J, Tian H, Chen X. Polycations for Gene Delivery: Dilemmas and Solutions. Bioconjug Chem 2018; 30:338-349. [PMID: 30383373 DOI: 10.1021/acs.bioconjchem.8b00688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Gene therapy has been a promising strategy for treating numerous gene-associated human diseases by altering specific gene expressions in pathological cells. Application of nonviral gene delivery is hindered by various dilemmas encountered in systemic gene therapy. Therefore, solutions must be established to address the unique requirements of gene-based treatment of diseases. This review will particularly highlight the dilemmas in polycation-based gene therapy by systemic treatment. Several promising strategies, which are expected to overcome these challenges, will be briefly reviewed. This review will also explore the development of polycation-based gene delivery systems for clinical applications.
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- Jie Chen
- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry , Chinese Academy of Sciences , Changchun 130022 , P. R. China.,University of Science and Technology of China , Hefei 230026 , P. R. China.,Jilin Biomedical Polymers Engineering Laboratory , Changchun 130022 , P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry , Chinese Academy of Sciences , Changchun 130022 , P. R. China.,University of Science and Technology of China , Hefei 230026 , P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry , Chinese Academy of Sciences , Changchun 130022 , P. R. China.,University of Science and Technology of China , Hefei 230026 , P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry , Chinese Academy of Sciences , Changchun 130022 , P. R. China.,University of Science and Technology of China , Hefei 230026 , P. R. China.,Jilin Biomedical Polymers Engineering Laboratory , Changchun 130022 , P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry , Chinese Academy of Sciences , Changchun 130022 , P. R. China.,University of Science and Technology of China , Hefei 230026 , P. R. China.,Jilin Biomedical Polymers Engineering Laboratory , Changchun 130022 , P. R. China
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Nanosphere-mediated co-delivery of VEGF-A and PDGF-B genes for accelerating diabetic foot ulcers healing in rats. Gene Ther 2018; 25:425-438. [PMID: 29955127 DOI: 10.1038/s41434-018-0027-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2017] [Revised: 04/10/2018] [Accepted: 05/04/2018] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Diabetic ischemic ulcer is an intractable diabetic complication. Angiogenesis is a critical factor for wound healing in patients with diabetic foot wounds. Sustained gene delivery could be notably necessary in modulating gene expression in chronic ulcer healing and might be a promising approach for diabetic foot ulcers. In the present study, Sprague-Dawley rats were used to establish diabetic foot ulcer models by streptozotocin and skin biopsy punch. The plasmids expressing VEGF-A and PDGF-B were prepared and then incorporated with polylactic-co-glycolic acid (PLGA) nanospheres to upregulate genes expression. The aim of this study was to explore whether the engineered VEGF-A and PDGF-B based plasmid-loaded nanospheres could be upregulated in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats and improve the wound healing. The cultured fibroblasts could be effectively transfected by means of nanosphere/plasmid in vitro. In vivo, the expression of VEGF-A and PDGF-B was significantly upregulated at full-thickness foot dorsal skin wounds and the area of ulceration was progressively and significantly reduced following treatment with nanosphere/plasmid. These results indicated that combined gene transfer of VEGF-A and PDGF-B could improve reparative processes in the wounded skin of diabetic rats and nanosphere may be a potential non-viral vector for gene therapy of the diabetic foot ulcer.
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Guan X, Chang Y, Sun J, Song J, Xie Y. Engineered Hsp Protein Nanocages for siRNA Delivery. Macromol Biosci 2018; 18:e1800013. [DOI: 10.1002/mabi.201800013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2018] [Revised: 02/24/2018] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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- Xingang Guan
- Life Science Research Center; Beihua University; Jilin 132013 P. R. China
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- Life Science Research Center; Beihua University; Jilin 132013 P. R. China
- College of Medicine; Beihua University; Jilin 132013 P. R. China
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- College of Medicine; Beihua University; Jilin 132013 P. R. China
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- College of Medicine; Beihua University; Jilin 132013 P. R. China
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- Life Science Research Center; Beihua University; Jilin 132013 P. R. China
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Fu S, Xu X, Ma Y, Zhang S, Zhang S. RGD peptide-based non-viral gene delivery vectors targeting integrin α vβ 3 for cancer therapy. J Drug Target 2018; 27:1-11. [PMID: 29564914 DOI: 10.1080/1061186x.2018.1455841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Integrin αvβ3 is restrictedly expressed on angiogenic blood vessels and tumour cells. It plays a key role in angiogenesis for tumour growth and metastasis. RGD peptide can specifically recognise the integrin αvβ3, which serves as targeted molecular for anti-angiogenesis strategies. Therefore, the targeted delivery of therapeutics by RGD peptide-based non-viral vectors to tumour vasculature and tumour cells is recognised as a promising approach for treating cancer. In this review, we illustrate the interaction between RGD peptide and integrin αvβ3 from different perspectives. Meanwhile, four types of RGD peptide-based non-viral gene delivery vectors for cancer therapy, including RGD-based cationic polymers, lipids, peptides and hybrid systems, are summarised. The aim is to particularly highlight the enhanced therapeutic effects and specific targeting ability exhibited by these vectors for cancer gene therapy both in vitro and in vivo.
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- Shuang Fu
- a State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals , Dalian University of Technology , Dalian , China.,b Key Laboratory of Biotechnology and Bioresources Utilization, Ministry of Education , Dalian Minzu University , Dalian , China
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- b Key Laboratory of Biotechnology and Bioresources Utilization, Ministry of Education , Dalian Minzu University , Dalian , China
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- b Key Laboratory of Biotechnology and Bioresources Utilization, Ministry of Education , Dalian Minzu University , Dalian , China
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- b Key Laboratory of Biotechnology and Bioresources Utilization, Ministry of Education , Dalian Minzu University , Dalian , China
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- a State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals , Dalian University of Technology , Dalian , China
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Yang QQ, Shao YX, Zhang LZ, Zhou YL. Therapeutic strategies for flexor tendon healing by nanoparticle-mediated co-delivery of bFGF and VEGFA genes. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2018; 164:165-176. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2018.01.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2017] [Revised: 01/15/2018] [Accepted: 01/18/2018] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Song HQ, Qi Y, Li RQ, Cheng G, Zhao N, Xu FJ. High-performance cationic polyrotaxanes terminated with polypeptides as promising nucleic acid delivery systems. Polym Chem 2018. [DOI: 10.1039/c8py00333e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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A novel cationic polyrotaxane consisting of hydroxyl-rich polycationic units and degradable end-capping polypeptides was prepared for promising nucleic acid delivery.
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- Hai-Qing Song
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering
- Key Laboratory of Carbon Fiber and Functional Polymers (Beijing University of Chemical Technology)
- Ministry of Education
- Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials
- and Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering
- Key Laboratory of Carbon Fiber and Functional Polymers (Beijing University of Chemical Technology)
- Ministry of Education
- Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials
- and Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering
- Key Laboratory of Carbon Fiber and Functional Polymers (Beijing University of Chemical Technology)
- Ministry of Education
- Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials
- and Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering
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- Department of Chemical Engineering
- University of Illinois at Chicago
- Chicago
- USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering
- Key Laboratory of Carbon Fiber and Functional Polymers (Beijing University of Chemical Technology)
- Ministry of Education
- Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials
- and Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering
- Key Laboratory of Carbon Fiber and Functional Polymers (Beijing University of Chemical Technology)
- Ministry of Education
- Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials
- and Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering
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Zhu JY, Hu JJ, Zhang MK, Yu WY, Zheng DW, Wang XQ, Feng J, Zhang XZ. Post-targeting strategy for ready-to-use targeted nanodelivery post cargo loading. NANOSCALE 2017; 9:19026-19030. [PMID: 29186218 DOI: 10.1039/c7nr06080g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Based on boronate formation, this study reports a post-targeting methodology capable of readily installing versatile targeting modules onto a cargo-loaded nanoplatform in aqueous mediums. This permits the targeted nanodelivery of broad-spectrum therapeutics (drug/gene) in a ready-to-use manner while overcoming the PEGylation-dilemma that frequently occurs in conventional targeting approaches.
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- J Y Zhu
- Dept of Chemistry, Wuhan University, Wuhan, P. R. China.
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Yang H, Xi W. Nucleobase-Containing Polymers: Structure, Synthesis, and Applications. Polymers (Basel) 2017; 9:E666. [PMID: 30965964 PMCID: PMC6418729 DOI: 10.3390/polym9120666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2017] [Revised: 11/25/2017] [Accepted: 11/27/2017] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Nucleobase interactions play a fundamental role in biological functions, including transcription and translation. Natural nucleic acids like DNA are also widely implemented in material realm such as DNA guided self-assembly of nanomaterials. Inspired by that, polymer chemists have contributed phenomenal endeavors to mimic both the structures and functions of natural nucleic acids in synthetic polymers. Similar sequence-dependent responses were observed and employed in the self-assembly of these nucleobase-containing polymers. Here, the structures, synthetic approaches, and applications of nucleobase-containing polymers are highlighted and a brief look is taken at the future development of these polymers.
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- Haitao Yang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang 330063, China.
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA.
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA.
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Fan J, Wang S, Sun W, Guo S, Kang Y, Du J, Peng X. Anticancer drug delivery systems based on inorganic nanocarriers with fluorescent tracers. AIChE J 2017. [DOI: 10.1002/aic.15976] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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- Jiangli Fan
- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals; Dalian University of Technology; Dalian 116024 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals; Dalian University of Technology; Dalian 116024 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals; Dalian University of Technology; Dalian 116024 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals; Dalian University of Technology; Dalian 116024 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals; Dalian University of Technology; Dalian 116024 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals; Dalian University of Technology; Dalian 116024 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals; Dalian University of Technology; Dalian 116024 China
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Co-Delivery of Doxorubicin and Survivin shRNA-Expressing Plasmid Via Microenvironment-Responsive Dendritic Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles for Synergistic Cancer Therapy. Pharm Res 2017; 34:2829-2841. [DOI: 10.1007/s11095-017-2264-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2017] [Accepted: 09/14/2017] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Salatin S, Jelvehgari M. Natural Polysaccharide based Nanoparticles for Drug/Gene Delivery. PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES 2017. [DOI: 10.15171/ps.2017.14] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Guo Z, Chen J, Lin L, Guan X, Sun P, Chen M, Tian H, Chen X. pH Triggered Size Increasing Gene Carrier for Efficient Tumor Accumulation and Excellent Antitumor Effect. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2017; 9:15297-15306. [PMID: 28425284 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.7b02734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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High efficiency and serum resistant capacity are important for gene carrier in vivo usage. In this study, transfection efficiency and cell toxicity of polyethylenimine (PEI) (branched, Mw = 25K) was remarkably improved, when mixed with polyanion (polyethylene glycol-polyglutamic acid (PEG-PLG) or polyglutamic acid (PLG)). Different composite orders of PEI, polyanion, and gene, for example, PEI is first complexed with DNA, and then with polyanion, or PEI is first complexed with polyanion, and then with DNA, were studied. Results showed that only the polyanion/PEI complexes exhibited additional properties, such as decreased pH, resulting in increased particle size, as well as enhanced serum resistance capability and improved tumor accumulation. The prepared gene carrier showed excellent antitumor effect, with no damage on major organs, which is suitable for in vivo gene antitumor therapy.
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- Zhaopei Guo
- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials; Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Changchun 130022, China
- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau , Taipa, Macao 999078, China
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials; Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Changchun 130022, China
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials; Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Changchun 130022, China
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- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials; Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Changchun 130022, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau , Taipa, Macao 999078, China
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials; Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Changchun 130022, China
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials; Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Changchun 130022, China
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Balbino TA, Serafin JM, Radaic A, de Jesus MB, de la Torre LG. Integrated microfluidic devices for the synthesis of nanoscale liposomes and lipoplexes. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2017; 152:406-413. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2017.01.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2016] [Revised: 01/16/2017] [Accepted: 01/17/2017] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Guan X, Guo Z, Wang T, Lin L, Chen J, Tian H, Chen X. A pH-Responsive Detachable PEG Shielding Strategy for Gene Delivery System in Cancer Therapy. Biomacromolecules 2017; 18:1342-1349. [PMID: 28272873 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.7b00080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 97] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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In this study, a pH-responsive detachable polyethylene glycol (PEG) shielding strategy was designed for gene delivery in cancer therapy. Polyethylenimine/DNA complex (PEI/DNA) was in situ shielded by aldehyde group-modified PEG derivatives. The aldehyde groups of PEG could react with the amino groups of PEI by Schiff base reaction. The Schiff base bond was stable in neutral pH but labile in slightly acidic pH, which made the PEG sheddable in tumors. PEG-coated nanoparticles (NPs) had distinct advantages compared to their mPEG counterpart, possessing decreased zeta potential, more compressed size, and enhanced stability. PEG/PEI/DNA NPs showed not only high tumor cell uptake and transfection efficiency in vitro but also efficient accumulation and gene expression in solid tumors in vivo. This pH-responsive detachable PEG shielding system has the potential to be applied to other polycationic nanoparticles that contain amino groups on their surfaces, which will have broad prospects in cancer therapy.
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- Xiuwen Guan
- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Changchun 130022, P. R. China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Changchun 130022, P. R. China
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- Changchun Chaoyang People's Hospital , Changchun 130022, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Changchun 130022, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Changchun 130022, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Changchun 130022, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Changchun 130022, P. R. China
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Chen J, Guan X, Hu Y, Tian H, Chen X. Peptide-Based and Polypeptide-Based Gene Delivery Systems. Top Curr Chem (Cham) 2017; 375:32. [DOI: 10.1007/s41061-017-0115-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2016] [Accepted: 01/28/2017] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Zhang C, Zhang T, Jin S, Xue X, Yang X, Gong N, Zhang J, Wang PC, Tian JH, Xing J, Liang XJ. Virus-Inspired Self-Assembled Nanofibers with Aggregation-Induced Emission for Highly Efficient and Visible Gene Delivery. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2017; 9:4425-4432. [PMID: 28074644 PMCID: PMC5545877 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.6b11536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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High-efficiency gene transfer and suitably low cytotoxicity are the main goals of gene transfection systems based on nonviral vectors. In addition, it is desirable to track the gene transfer process in order to observe and explain the mechanism. Herein, inspired by viral structures that are optimized for gene delivery, we designed a small-molecule gene vector (TR4) with aggregation-induced emission properties by capping a peptide containing four arginine residues with tetraphenylethene (TPE) and a lipophilic tail. This novel vector can self-assemble with plasmid DNA to form nanofibers in solution with low cytotoxicity, high stability, and high transfection efficiency. pDNA@TR4 complexes were able to transfect a variety of different cell lines, including stem cells. The self-assembly process induces bright fluorescence from TPE, which makes the nanofibers visible by confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM). This allows us for the tracking of the gene delivery process.
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Affiliation(s)
- Chunqiu Zhang
- CAS Key Laboratory for Biological Effects of Nanomaterials & Nanosafety, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, No. 11 Beiyitiao, Zhongguancun, Beijing 100190, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, No. 92, Weijin Road, Nankai District, Tianjin 300072, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biological Effects of Nanomaterials & Nanosafety, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, No. 11 Beiyitiao, Zhongguancun, Beijing 100190, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biological Effects of Nanomaterials & Nanosafety, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, No. 11 Beiyitiao, Zhongguancun, Beijing 100190, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biological Effects of Nanomaterials & Nanosafety, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, No. 11 Beiyitiao, Zhongguancun, Beijing 100190, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biological Effects of Nanomaterials & Nanosafety, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, No. 11 Beiyitiao, Zhongguancun, Beijing 100190, China
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- College of Chemistry & Environmental Science, Chemical Biology Key Laboratory of Hebei Province, Hebei University, Baoding, 071002, China
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- Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Department of Radiology, Howard University, Washington, DC 20060, United States
- College of Science and Engineering, Fu Jen Catholic University, Taipei 24205, Taiwan
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, No. 92, Weijin Road, Nankai District, Tianjin 300072, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, No. 92, Weijin Road, Nankai District, Tianjin 300072, China
- Corresponding Authors. .
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biological Effects of Nanomaterials & Nanosafety, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, No. 11 Beiyitiao, Zhongguancun, Beijing 100190, China
- Corresponding Authors. .
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Wang H, Zhang M, Zhang L, Li S, Li L, Li X, Yu M, Mou Z, Wang T, Wang C, Su Z. Near-infrared light and pH-responsive Au@carbon/calcium phosphate nanoparticles for imaging and chemo-photothermal cancer therapy of cancer cells. Dalton Trans 2017; 46:14746-14751. [DOI: 10.1039/c7dt02274c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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A novel Au@carbon/calcium phosphate core–shell nanoparticles were synthesized for CT imaging and chemo-photothermal cancer therapy in vitro.
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