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Jin B, Lu K, Gao W, Liu Y, Wang M, Zhang X, Chen H, Zheng L, Zou M. Polydopamine-Based Targeted Nanosystem for Chemo/Photothermal Therapy of Retinoblastoma in a Mouse Orthotopic Model. Int J Nanomedicine 2024; 19:7799-7816. [PMID: 39099794 PMCID: PMC11297587 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s467949] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2024] [Accepted: 07/21/2024] [Indexed: 08/06/2024] Open
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Background At present, the few photothermal/chemotherapy studies about retinoblastoma that have been reported are mainly restricted to ectopic models involving subcutaneous implantation. However, eyeball is unique physiological structure, the blood-retina barrier (BRB) hinders the absorption of drug molecules through the systemic route. Moreover, the abundant blood circulation in the fundus accelerates drug metabolism. To uphold the required drug concentration, patients must undergo frequent chemotherapy sessions. Purpose To address these challenges above, we need to develop a secure and effective drug delivery system (FA-PEG-PDA-DOX) for the fundus. Methods We offered superior therapeutic efficacy with minimal or no side effects and successfully established orthotopic mouse models. We evaluated cellular uptake performance and targeting efficiency of FA-PEG-PDA-DOX nanosystem and assessed its synergistic antitumor effects in vitro and vivo. Biodistribution assessments were performed to determine the retention time and targeting efficiency of the NPs in vivo. Additionally, safety assessments were conducted. Results Cell endocytosis rates of the FA-PEG-PDA-DOX+Laser group became 5.23 times that of the DOX group and 2.28 times that of FA-PEG-PDA-DOX group without irradiation. The fluorescence signal of FA-PEG-PDA-DOX persisted for more than 120 hours at the tumor site. The number of tumor cells (17.2%) in the proliferative cycle decreased by 61.6% in the photothermal-chemotherapy group, in contrast to that of the saline control group (78.8%). FA-PEG-PDA-DOX nanoparticles(NPs) exhibited favorable biosafety and high biocompatibility. Conclusion The dual functional targeted nanosystem, with the effects of DOX and mild-temperature elevation by irradiation, resulted in precise chemo/photothermal therapy in nude mice model.
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- Bo Jin
- Department of Ophthalmology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Hennan, 450052, People’s Republic of China
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- BGI College, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Hennan, 450052, People’s Republic of China
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- Henan Institute of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, People’s Republic of China
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- BGI College, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, People’s Republic of China
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- Henan Institute of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, People’s Republic of China
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- Henan Institute of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, People’s Republic of China
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- Henan Institute of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, People’s Republic of China
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- Henan Institute of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, People’s Republic of China
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Liu Y, Wang Y, Zhang J, Peng Q, Wang X, Xiao X, Shi K. Nanotherapeutics targeting autophagy regulation for improved cancer therapy. Acta Pharm Sin B 2024; 14:2447-2474. [PMID: 38828133 PMCID: PMC11143539 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsb.2024.03.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2023] [Revised: 12/29/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 06/05/2024] Open
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The clinical efficacy of current cancer therapies falls short, and there is a pressing demand to integrate new targets with conventional therapies. Autophagy, a highly conserved self-degradation process, has received considerable attention as an emerging therapeutic target for cancer. With the rapid development of nanomedicine, nanomaterials have been widely utilized in cancer therapy due to their unrivaled delivery performance. Hence, considering the potential benefits of integrating autophagy and nanotechnology in cancer therapy, we outline the latest advances in autophagy-based nanotherapeutics. Based on a brief background related to autophagy and nanotherapeutics and their impact on tumor progression, the feasibility of autophagy-based nanotherapeutics for cancer treatment is demonstrated. Further, emerging nanotherapeutics developed to modulate autophagy are reviewed from the perspective of cell signaling pathways, including modulation of the mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) pathway, autophagy-related (ATG) and its complex expression, reactive oxygen species (ROS) and mitophagy, interference with autophagosome-lysosome fusion, and inhibition of hypoxia-mediated autophagy. In addition, combination therapies in which nano-autophagy modulation is combined with chemotherapy, phototherapy, and immunotherapy are also described. Finally, the prospects and challenges of autophagy-based nanotherapeutics for efficient cancer treatment are envisioned.
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- Yunmeng Liu
- College of Pharmacy, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
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Rad ME, Soylukan C, Kulabhusan PK, Günaydın BN, Yüce M. Material and Design Toolkit for Drug Delivery: State of the Art, Trends, and Challenges. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:55201-55231. [PMID: 37994836 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c10065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2023]
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The nanomaterial and related toolkit have promising applications for improving human health and well-being. Nanobased drug delivery systems use nanoscale materials as carriers to deliver therapeutic agents in a targeted and controlled manner, and they have shown potential to address issues associated with conventional drug delivery systems. They offer benefits for treating various illnesses by encapsulating or conjugating biological agents, chemotherapeutic drugs, and immunotherapeutic agents. The potential applications of this technology are vast; however, significant challenges exist to overcome such as safety issues, toxicity, efficacy, and insufficient capacity. This article discusses the latest developments in drug delivery systems, including drug release mechanisms, material toolkits, related design molecules, and parameters. The concluding section examines the limitations and provides insights into future possibilities.
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- Monireh Esmaeili Rad
- Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Sabanci University, Istanbul 34956, Turkey
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- SUNUM Nanotechnology Research and Application Centre, Sabanci University, Istanbul 34956, Turkey
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- Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Sabanci University, Istanbul 34956, Turkey
- SUNUM Nanotechnology Research and Application Centre, Sabanci University, Istanbul 34956, Turkey
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- SUNUM Nanotechnology Research and Application Centre, Sabanci University, Istanbul 34956, Turkey
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Mehta P, Shende P. Dual role of autophagy for advancements from conventional to new delivery systems in cancer. Biochim Biophys Acta Gen Subj 2023; 1867:130430. [PMID: 37506854 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbagen.2023.130430] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2023] [Revised: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
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Autophagy, a programmed cell-lysis mechanism, holds significant promise in the prevention and treatment of a wide range of conditions, including cancer, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's disease. The successful utilization of autophagy modulation for therapeutic purposes hinges upon accurately determining the role of autophagy in disease progression, whether it acts as a cytotoxic or cytoprotective factor. This critical knowledge empowers scientists to effectively manipulate tumor sensitivity to anti-cancer therapies through autophagy modulation, while also circumventing drug resistance. However, conventional therapies face limitations such as low bioavailability, poor solubility, and a lack of controlled release mechanisms, hindering their clinical applicability. In this regard, innovative nanoplatforms including organic and inorganic systems have emerged as promising solutions to offer stimuli-responsive, theranostic-controlled drug delivery systems with active targeting and improved solubility. The review article explores a variety of organic nanoplatforms, such as lipid-based, polymer-based, and DNA-based systems, which incorporate autophagy-inhibiting drugs like hydroxychloroquine. By inhibiting the glycolytic pathway and depriving cells of essential nutrients, these platforms exhibit tumor-suppressive effects in advanced forms of cancer such as leukemia, colon cancer, and glioblastoma. Furthermore, metal-based, metal-oxide-based, silica-based, and quantum dot-based nanoplatforms selectively induce autophagy in tumors, leading to extensive cancer cell destruction. Additionally, this article discusses the current clinical status of autophagy-modulating drugs for cancer therapy with valuable insights of progress and potential of such approaches.
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- Parth Mehta
- Shobhaben Pratapbhai Patel School of Pharmacy and Technology Management, SVKM'S NMIMS, V. L. Mehta Road, Vile Parle (W), Mumbai, India
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- Shobhaben Pratapbhai Patel School of Pharmacy and Technology Management, SVKM'S NMIMS, V. L. Mehta Road, Vile Parle (W), Mumbai, India.
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Yin X, Li Z, Zhang Y, Zeng X, Wang Q, Liang Z. Polydopamine surface-modified hyperbranched polymeric nanoparticles for synergistic chemo/photothermal therapy of oral cancer. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1174014. [PMID: 37214280 PMCID: PMC10197810 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1174014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023] Open
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A novel drug delivery system for the treatment of oral cancer was developed using a facile polydopamine (PDA)-based surface modification and a binding mechanism linking folic acid-targeting ligands. The system was able to achieve the following objectives: loading of chemotherapeutic agents, active targeting, pH responsiveness, and prolonged in vivo blood circulation. DOX-loaded polymeric nanoparticles (DOX/H20-PLA@PDA NPs) were functionalized with amino-poly (ethylene glycol)-folic acid (H2N-PEG-FA) after coating them with PDA to form the targeting combination, DOX/H20-PLA@PDA-PEG-FA NPs. The novel NPs exhibited drug delivery characteristics similar to DOX/H20-PLA@ PDA NPs. Meanwhile, the incorporated H2N-PEG-FA contributed to active targeting, as illustrated in cellular uptake assays and animal studies. In vitro cytotoxicity and in vivo anti-tumor studies have shown that the novel nanoplatforms exhibit extremely effective therapeutic effects. In conclusion, the multifunctional PDA-modified H20-PLA@PDA-PEG-FA NPs offer a promising chemotherapeutic strategy to improve the treatment of oral cancer.
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- Xingyong Yin
- Department of Stomatology, Shenzhen Second People’s Hospital, Shenzhen, China
- Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Shenzhen Second People’s Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Shenzhen Second People’s Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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He S, Du Y, Tao H, Duan H. Advances in aptamer-mediated targeted delivery system for cancer treatment. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 238:124173. [PMID: 36965552 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2022] [Revised: 03/20/2023] [Accepted: 03/21/2023] [Indexed: 03/27/2023]
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Aptamers with high affinity and specificity for certain targets have rapidly become a novel class of targeted ligands applicated in drug delivery. Based on the excellent characteristics of aptamers, different aptamer-mediated drug delivery systems have been developed, including aptamer-drug conjugate (ApDC), aptamer-siRNA, and aptamer-functionalized nanoparticle systems for the effective treatment of cancer, which can reduce potential toxicity and improve therapeutic efficacy. In this review, we summarize the recent progress of aptamer-mediated delivery systems in cancer therapy, and discuss the application prospects and existing problems of innovative approaches based on aptamer therapy. Overall, this review aims to better understand the current aptamer-based targeted delivery applications through in-depth analysis to improve efficacy and develop new therapeutic methods which can ultimately improve treatment outcomes for cancer patients.
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- Shiming He
- School of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China.
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Institute of Medicinal Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- School of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
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Frontiers in Preparations and Promising Applications of Mesoporous Polydopamine for Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment. Pharmaceutics 2022; 15:pharmaceutics15010015. [PMID: 36678644 PMCID: PMC9861962 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15010015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2022] [Revised: 12/16/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Polydopamine (PDA) is a natural melanin derived from marine mussels that has good biocompatibility, biodegradability, and photothermal conversion ability. As a new coating material, it offers a novel way to modify the surface of various substances. The drug loading capacity and encapsulation efficiency of PDA are greatly improved via the use of mesoporous materials. The abundant pore canals on mesoporous polydopamine (MPDA) exhibit a uniquely large surface area, which provides a structural basis for drug delivery. In this review, we systematically summarized the characteristics and manufacturing process of MPDA, introduced its application in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, and discussed the existing problems in its development and clinical application. This comprehensive review will facilitate further research on MPDA in the fields of medicine including cancer therapy, materials science, and biology.
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Zhang C, Zhang R, Liang C, Deng Y, Li Z, Deng Y, Tang BZ. Charge-elimination strategy for constructing RNA-selective fluorescent probe undisturbed by mitochondria. Biomaterials 2022; 291:121915. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2022.121915] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2022] [Revised: 11/04/2022] [Accepted: 11/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Yang K, Yu B, Liu W, Zhang Z, Huang L, Zhao S, Wang B, Yi J, Yuan J, Zou Y, Lin C, Song X, Lan M. All-in-one phototheranostics based on BTP-4F-DMO nanoparticles for NIR-II fluorescence/photoacoustic dual-mode imaging and combinational therapy. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2022.107889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Ahmadi F, Sodagar-Taleghani A, Ebrahimnejad P, Pouya Hadipour Moghaddam S, Ebrahimnejad F, Asare-Addo K, Nokhodchi A. A review on the latest developments of mesoporous silica nanoparticles as a promising platform for diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Int J Pharm 2022; 625:122099. [PMID: 35961417 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2022.122099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2022] [Revised: 07/24/2022] [Accepted: 08/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Cancer is the second cause of human mortality after cardiovascular disease around the globe. Conventional cancer therapies are chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery. In fact, due to the lack of absolute specificity and high drug concentrations, early recognition and treatment of cancer with conventional approaches have become challenging issues in the world. To mitigate against the limitations of conventional cancer chemotherapy, nanomaterials have been developed. Nanomaterials exhibit particular properties that can overcome the drawbacks of conventional therapies such as lack of specificity, high drug concentrations, and adverse drug reactions. Among nanocarriers, mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) have gained increasing attention due to their well-defined pore size and structure, high surface area, good biocompatibility and biodegradability, ease of surface modification, and stable aqueous dispersions. This review highlights the current progress with the use of MSNs for the delivery of chemotherapeutic agents for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Various stimuli-responsive gatekeepers, which endow the MSNs with on-demand drug delivery, surface modification strategies for targeting purposes, and multifunctional MSNs utilized in drug delivery systems (DDSs) are also addressed. Also, the capability of MSNs as flexible imaging platforms is considered. In addition, physicochemical attributes of MSNs and their effects on cancer therapy with a particular focus on recent studies is emphasized. Moreover, major challenges to the use of MSNs for cancer therapy, biosafety and cytotoxicity aspects of MSNs are discussed.
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- Fatemeh Ahmadi
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Department of Petroleum and Chemical Engineering, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran; Young Researchers and Elite Club, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran; Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Hemoglobinopathy Institute, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.
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- Utah Center for Nanomedicine, Nano Institute of Utah, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA; Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA
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- Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Applied Sciences, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, UK
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- Pharmaceutics Research Laboratory, School of Life Sciences, University of Sussex, Brighton, UK; Lupin Pharmaceutical Research Inc., Coral Springs, FL, USA.
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Yao H, Gong X, Geng M, Duan S, Qiao P, Sun F, Zhu Z, Du B. Cascade nanozymes based on the "butterfly effect" for enhanced starvation therapy through the regulation of autophagy. Biomater Sci 2022; 10:4008-4022. [PMID: 35726640 DOI: 10.1039/d2bm00595f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Although tumor starvation therapy has been proven to be an excellent method for tumor therapy, its efficiency may be weakened by autophagy, a self-protection mechanism exerted by tumors under starvation stress. Interestingly, over-activated autophagy not only improves the efficacy of starvation therapy, but also induces autophagic death. Herein, we report cascade nanozymes for enhanced starvation therapy by inducing over-activated autophagy. First, glucose oxidase (GOx) modified metal-organic frameworks (NH2-MIL88, MOF) were constructed (MOF-GOx). After loading with curcumin (Cur), Cur@MOF-GOx was further decorated with tumor-targeting hyaluronic acid (HA) to obtain Cur@MOF-GOx/HA nanozymes. GOx can catalyze glucose into H2O2 and gluconic acid, which not only leads to tumor starvation, but also provides reactants for the Fenton reaction mediated by the MOF to generate hydroxyl radicals (˙OH) for chemo-dynamic therapy. Most importantly, protective autophagy caused by tumor starvation can be over-activated by Cur to convert autophagy from pro-survival to pro-death, realizing augmented anticancer therapy efficacy. With these cascade reactions, the synergistic action of starvation, autophagy and chemo-dynamic therapy was realized. Generally, the introduction of Cur@MOF-GOx/HA into tumor cells leads to a "butterfly effect", which induces enhanced starvation therapy through subsequent autophagic cell death to completely break the self-protective mechanism of cancer cells, and generate ˙OH for chemo-dynamic therapy. Precise design allows for the use of cascade nanozymes to realize efficient cancer treatment and restrain metastasis.
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- Hanchun Yao
- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China.,Collaborative Innovation Center of Drug Research and Safety Evaluation, Henan Province, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China.,Collaborative Innovation Center of Drug Research and Safety Evaluation, Henan Province, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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Li J, Liu S, Gao Y, Li Z, Cai J, Zhang Q, Li K, Liu Z, Shi M, Wang J, Li Q. Layered and orthogonal assembly of hydrophilic drugs and hydrophobic photosensitizers for enhanced cancer therapy. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2021; 133:112598. [PMID: 35527140 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2021.112598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2021] [Revised: 12/01/2021] [Accepted: 12/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Combinatorial tumor therapy including chemotherapy and photodynamic therapy (PDT) can compensate for the limitations of each other and significantly increase the therapeutic effect. However, considering the differences of water-soluble characteristics between chemotherapeutic drugs and photosensitizers for photodynamic therapy, simply loading these substances into the same cavities of nanocarriers is rather difficult, leading to the reduced drug loading efficiency. Here, we reported a layered and orthogonal assembly of hydrophilic drugs doxorubicin (Dox) and hydrophobic photosensitizers Chlorin e6 (Ce6) for enhancing the effect of synergistic therapeutics. The assembly was based on polydopamine (PDA) modified with β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) through the addition reaction of -HS in HS-β-CD and-C=C in PDA, then DOX and Ce6 were loaded on the PDA and in the hydrophobic cavities of β-CDs respectively with superior drug loading efficiencies (38.8 ± 0.8% and 5.4 ± 0.3% for DOX and Ce6). PDA was hydrolyzed completely under the lysosomal acidic condition, leading to the controlled release of DOX. Under NIR irradiations, DOX-based chemotherapy was successfully integrated with PDA-based photothermal and Ce6-based photodynamic therapy. Tumor specific aptamer AS1411-modified assembly provides ideal antitumor effects in vitro and in vivo with excellent biocompatibility. Collectively, this layered and orthogonal assembly offers a generalizable solution for delivering matters with distinct aqueous solubility would find broad applications not only in drug delivery but also in bio-nanotechnology.
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- Jian Li
- College of Environmental & Chemical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province 066004, China; Applied Chemistry Key Laboratory of Hebei Province, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province 066004, China; Key Laboratory of Nanobiotechnology of Hebei Province, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province 066004, China; Engineering Research Center of Functional Nucleic Acids in Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province 066004, China; Qinhuangdao Biopha Biotechnology Co., Ltd, Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province 066004, China.
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- College of Environmental & Chemical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province 066004, China; Applied Chemistry Key Laboratory of Hebei Province, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province 066004, China; Key Laboratory of Nanobiotechnology of Hebei Province, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province 066004, China
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- College of Environmental & Chemical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province 066004, China; Applied Chemistry Key Laboratory of Hebei Province, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province 066004, China; Key Laboratory of Nanobiotechnology of Hebei Province, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province 066004, China
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- College of Environmental & Chemical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province 066004, China; Applied Chemistry Key Laboratory of Hebei Province, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province 066004, China; Key Laboratory of Nanobiotechnology of Hebei Province, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province 066004, China
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- College of Environmental & Chemical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province 066004, China; Applied Chemistry Key Laboratory of Hebei Province, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province 066004, China; Key Laboratory of Nanobiotechnology of Hebei Province, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province 066004, China
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- College of Environmental & Chemical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province 066004, China; Applied Chemistry Key Laboratory of Hebei Province, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province 066004, China; Key Laboratory of Nanobiotechnology of Hebei Province, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province 066004, China
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- College of Environmental & Chemical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province 066004, China; Applied Chemistry Key Laboratory of Hebei Province, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province 066004, China; Key Laboratory of Nanobiotechnology of Hebei Province, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province 066004, China; Engineering Research Center of Functional Nucleic Acids in Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province 066004, China; Qinhuangdao Biopha Biotechnology Co., Ltd, Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province 066004, China
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- College of Environmental & Chemical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province 066004, China; Applied Chemistry Key Laboratory of Hebei Province, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province 066004, China; Key Laboratory of Nanobiotechnology of Hebei Province, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province 066004, China; Engineering Research Center of Functional Nucleic Acids in Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province 066004, China; Qinhuangdao Biopha Biotechnology Co., Ltd, Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province 066004, China
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- College of Environmental & Chemical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province 066004, China; Applied Chemistry Key Laboratory of Hebei Province, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province 066004, China; Key Laboratory of Nanobiotechnology of Hebei Province, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province 066004, China; Engineering Research Center of Functional Nucleic Acids in Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province 066004, China; Qinhuangdao Biopha Biotechnology Co., Ltd, Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province 066004, China
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- College of Environmental & Chemical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province 066004, China; Applied Chemistry Key Laboratory of Hebei Province, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province 066004, China; Key Laboratory of Nanobiotechnology of Hebei Province, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province 066004, China; Engineering Research Center of Functional Nucleic Acids in Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province 066004, China
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- College of Environmental & Chemical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province 066004, China; Applied Chemistry Key Laboratory of Hebei Province, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province 066004, China; Key Laboratory of Nanobiotechnology of Hebei Province, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province 066004, China
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Jacobs RQ, Huffines AK, Laiho M, Schneider DA. The small-molecule BMH-21 directly inhibits transcription elongation and DNA occupancy of RNA polymerase I in vivo and in vitro. J Biol Chem 2021; 298:101450. [PMID: 34838819 PMCID: PMC8683726 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbc.2021.101450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2021] [Revised: 11/17/2021] [Accepted: 11/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Cancer cells are dependent upon an abundance of ribosomes to maintain rapid cell growth and proliferation. The rate-limiting step of ribosome biogenesis is ribosomal RNA (rRNA) synthesis by RNA polymerase I (Pol I). Therefore, a goal of the cancer therapeutic field is to develop and characterize Pol I inhibitors. Here, we elucidate the mechanism of Pol I inhibition by a first-in-class small-molecule BMH-21. To characterize the effects of BMH-21 on Pol I transcription, we leveraged high-resolution in vitro transcription assays and in vivo native elongating transcript sequencing (NET-seq). We find that Pol I transcription initiation, promoter escape, and elongation are all inhibited by BMH-21 in vitro. In particular, the transcription elongation phase is highly sensitive to BMH-21 treatment, as it causes a decrease in transcription elongation rate and an increase in paused Pols on the ribosomal DNA (rDNA) template. In vivo NET-seq experiments complement these findings by revealing a reduction in Pol I occupancy on the template and an increase in sequence-specific pausing upstream of G-rich rDNA sequences after BMH-21 treatment. Collectively, these data reveal the mechanism of action of BMH-21, which is a critical step forward in the development of this compound and its derivatives for clinical use.
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- Ruth Q Jacobs
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, 35294, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, 35294, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences and Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, 35294, USA.
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Zhu M, Shi Y, Shan Y, Guo J, Song X, Wu Y, Wu M, Lu Y, Chen W, Xu X, Tang L. Recent developments in mesoporous polydopamine-derived nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics. J Nanobiotechnology 2021; 19:387. [PMID: 34819084 PMCID: PMC8613963 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-021-01131-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2021] [Accepted: 11/09/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Polydopamine (PDA), which is derived from marine mussels, has excellent potential in early diagnosis of diseases and targeted drug delivery owing to its good biocompatibility, biodegradability, and photothermal conversion. However, when used as a solid nanoparticle, the application of traditional PDA is restricted because of the low drug-loading and encapsulation efficiencies of hydrophobic drugs. Nevertheless, the emergence of mesoporous materials broaden our horizon. Mesoporous polydopamine (MPDA) has the characteristics of a porous structure, simple preparation process, low cost, high specific surface area, high light-to-heat conversion efficiency, and excellent biocompatibility, and therefore has gained considerable interest. This review provides an overview of the preparation methods and the latest applications of MPDA-based nanodrug delivery systems (chemotherapy combined with radiotherapy, photothermal therapy combined with chemotherapy, photothermal therapy combined with immunotherapy, photothermal therapy combined with photodynamic/chemodynamic therapy, and cancer theranostics). This review is expected to shed light on the multi-strategy antitumor therapy applications of MPDA-based nanodrug delivery systems. ![]()
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- Menglu Zhu
- The Fourth Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 322000, Yiwu, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 200032, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- The Fourth Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 322000, Yiwu, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- The Fourth Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 322000, Yiwu, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- The Fourth Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 322000, Yiwu, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- The Fourth Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 322000, Yiwu, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- The Fourth Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 322000, Yiwu, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- The Fourth Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 322000, Yiwu, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 200032, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.
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- Shulan International Medical College, Zhejiang Shuren University, 310004, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China.
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- The Fourth Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 322000, Yiwu, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China. .,International Institutes of Medicine, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 322000, Yiwu, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China.
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Wu H, Xu XF, Zhu JQ, Wang MD, Li C, Liang L, Xing H, Wu MC, Shen F, Huang DS, Yang T. Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles for Potential Immunotherapy of Hepatocellular Carcinoma. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2021; 9:695635. [PMID: 34692650 PMCID: PMC8531639 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2021.695635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2021] [Accepted: 09/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remains a leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide, which lacks effective inhibition of progression and metastasis in the advanced clinical stage. Mesoporous silica nanoparticle (MSN)–based cytotoxic or immunoregulatory drug–loading strategies have attracted widespread attention in the recent years. As a representative of mesoporous biomaterials, MSNs have good biological characteristics and immune activation potential and can cooperate with adjuvants against HCC. This review summarizes the possible future development of the field from the perspective of tumor immunity and aims to stimulate the exploration of the immune mechanism of MSN-based therapy. Through this point of view, we hope to develop new clinical immune drugs that can be applied to HCC clinical management in the future.
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- Han Wu
- Department of Hepatobiliary, Pancreatic and Minimal Invasive Surgery, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (People's Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, China.,The Key Laboratory of Tumor Molecular Diagnosis and Individualized Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (People's Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, China.,Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital, Second Military Medical University (Naval Medical University), Shanghai, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital, Second Military Medical University (Naval Medical University), Shanghai, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary, Pancreatic and Minimal Invasive Surgery, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (People's Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, China.,The Key Laboratory of Tumor Molecular Diagnosis and Individualized Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (People's Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital, Second Military Medical University (Naval Medical University), Shanghai, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital, Second Military Medical University (Naval Medical University), Shanghai, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary, Pancreatic and Minimal Invasive Surgery, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (People's Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, China.,The Key Laboratory of Tumor Molecular Diagnosis and Individualized Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (People's Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, China.,School of Clinical Medicine, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital, Second Military Medical University (Naval Medical University), Shanghai, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital, Second Military Medical University (Naval Medical University), Shanghai, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital, Second Military Medical University (Naval Medical University), Shanghai, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Tumor Molecular Diagnosis and Individualized Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (People's Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, China.,School of Clinical Medicine, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary, Pancreatic and Minimal Invasive Surgery, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (People's Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, China.,The Key Laboratory of Tumor Molecular Diagnosis and Individualized Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (People's Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, China.,Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital, Second Military Medical University (Naval Medical University), Shanghai, China
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Sun Y, Ren D, Zhou Y, Shen J, Wu H, Jin X. Histone acetyltransferase 1 promotes gemcitabine resistance by regulating the PVT1/EZH2 complex in pancreatic cancer. Cell Death Dis 2021; 12:878. [PMID: 34564701 PMCID: PMC8464605 DOI: 10.1038/s41419-021-04118-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2021] [Revised: 05/18/2021] [Accepted: 05/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The poor prognosis of pancreatic cancer is primarily due to the development of resistance to therapies, including gemcitabine. The long noncoding RNA PVT1 (lncRNA PVT1) has been shown to interact with enhancer of zeste 2 polycomb repressive complex 2 subunit (EZH2), promoting gemcitabine resistance in pancreatic cancer. In this study, we found histone acetyltransferase 1 (HAT1) enhanced the tolerance of pancreatic cancer cells to gemcitabine and HAT1-mediated resistance mechanisms were regulated by PVT1 and EZH2. Our results showed that the aberrant HAT1 expression promoted gemcitabine resistance, while silencing HAT1 restored gemcitabine sensitivity. Moreover, HAT1 depletion caused a notable increase of gemcitabine sensitivity in gemcitabine-resistant pancreatic cancer cell lines. Further research found that HAT1 increased PVT1 expression to induce gemcitabine resistance, which enhanced the binding of bromodomain containing 4 (BRD4) to the PVT1 promoter, thereby promoting PVT1 transcription. Besides, HAT1 prevented EZH2 degradation by interfering with ubiquitin protein ligase E3 component n-recognin 4 (UBR4) binding to the N-terminal domain of EZH2, thus maintaining EZH2 protein stability to elevate the level of EZH2 protein, which also promoted HAT1-mediated gemcitabine resistance. These results suggested that HAT1 induced gemcitabine resistance of pancreatic cancer cells through regulating PVT1/EZH2 complex. Given this, Chitosan (CS)-tripolyphosphate (TPP)-siHAT1 nanoparticles were developed to block HAT1 expression and improve the antitumor effect of gemcitabine. The results showed that CS-TPP-siHAT1 nanoparticles augmented the antitumor effects of gemcitabine in vitro and in vivo. In conclusion, HAT1-targeted therapy can improve observably gemcitabine sensitivity of pancreatic cancer cells. HAT1 is a promising therapeutic target for pancreatic cancer.
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- Yan Sun
- Department of Pancreatic Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 430022, Wuhan, China
- Sino-German Laboratory of Personalized Medicine for Pancreatic Cancer, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 430022, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Pancreatic Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 430022, Wuhan, China
- Sino-German Laboratory of Personalized Medicine for Pancreatic Cancer, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 430022, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Pancreatic Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 430022, Wuhan, China
- Sino-German Laboratory of Personalized Medicine for Pancreatic Cancer, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 430022, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Pancreatic Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 430022, Wuhan, China.
- Sino-German Laboratory of Personalized Medicine for Pancreatic Cancer, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 430022, Wuhan, China.
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- Department of Pancreatic Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 430022, Wuhan, China.
- Sino-German Laboratory of Personalized Medicine for Pancreatic Cancer, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 430022, Wuhan, China.
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- Department of Urology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 410011, Changsha, Hunan, China.
- Uro-Oncology Institute of Central South University, 410011, Changsha, Hunan, China.
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Vasantha Ramachandran R, Bhat R, Kumar Saini D, Ghosh A. Theragnostic nanomotors: Successes and upcoming challenges. WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS-NANOMEDICINE AND NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY 2021; 13:e1736. [PMID: 34173342 DOI: 10.1002/wnan.1736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2021] [Revised: 05/28/2021] [Accepted: 05/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The idea of "fantastic voyagers" carrying out medical tasks within the human body has existed as part of popular culture for many decades. The concept revolved around a miniaturized robot that can travel inside the human body and perform complicated functions such as surgery, navigation of otherwise inaccessible biological environments, and delivery of therapeutics. Since the last decade, significant developments have occurred in this arena that are yet to enter mainstream biomedical practises. Here, we define the challenges to make this fiction into reality. We begin by chalking the journey from pills, nanoparticles, and then to micro-nanomotors. The review describes the principles, physicochemical contexts, and advantages that micro-nanomotors provide. The article then describes micro-nanomotors' obstacles such as maneuverability, in vivo imaging, toxicity, and biodistribution. This article is categorized under: Diagnostic Tools > In Vivo Nanodiagnostics and Imaging Nanotechnology Approaches to Biology > Nanoscale Systems in Biology.
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- Department of Molecular Reproduction, Development and Genetics, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India
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- Centre for Biosystems Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India.,Department of Molecular Reproduction, Development and Genetics, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India
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- Centre for Nano Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India.,Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India
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Romero EL, Morilla MJ. Preclinical autophagy modulatory nanomedicines: big challenges, slow advances. Expert Opin Drug Deliv 2021; 18:1415-1434. [PMID: 34030559 DOI: 10.1080/17425247.2021.1933428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Autophagy is a critical housekeeping pathway to remove toxic protein aggregates, damaged organelles, providing cells with bioenergetic substrates needed to survive under adverse conditions. Since altered autophagy is associated with diverse diseases, its pharmacological modulation is considered of therapeutic interest. Nanomedicines may reduce the toxicity and improve the activity of toxic autophagy modulatory drugs (amd). AREAS COVERED The status of the most relevant anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, and anti-infectious treatments mediated by autophagy modulatory nanomedicines (amN) published in the last 5 years is discussed. EXPERT OPINION Antitumor and anti-inflammatory treatments may be improved by administering amN for selective, massive, and targeted delivery of amd to diseased tissues. The use of amN as antimicrobial agent remains almost underexploited. Assessing the effect of amN on the complex autophagy machinery operating under different basal diseases, however, is not a trivial task. Besides structural reproducibility, nanomedicines must grant higher efficiency, and lower adverse effects than conventional medication. Simplicity of design, carefully chosen (scalable) preparation techniques, and rigorous monitoring of preclinical efficacy and nanotoxicity will improve the chances of clinical success. Currently, available data are not sufficient to envisage a fast-succeeding translation. Application of quality by design criteria would help to reach such milestones.
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- Eder Lilia Romero
- Department of Science and Technology, Nanomedicines Research and Development Center, Quilmes National University, Bernal, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Department of Science and Technology, Nanomedicines Research and Development Center, Quilmes National University, Bernal, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Zhou P, Liu W, Cheng Y, Qian D. Nanoparticle-based applications for cervical cancer treatment in drug delivery, gene editing, and therapeutic cancer vaccines. WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS-NANOMEDICINE AND NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY 2021; 13:e1718. [PMID: 33942532 PMCID: PMC8459285 DOI: 10.1002/wnan.1718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2020] [Revised: 03/14/2021] [Accepted: 03/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Cervical cancer is a leading cause of gynecological tumor related deaths worldwide. The applications of conventional approaches such as chemoradiotherapy and surgery are restricted due to their side effects and drug resistances. Although immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have emerged as novel choices, their clinical response rates are rather limited. To date there is a lack of effective treatment regimens for patients with metastatic or recurrent cervical cancer. Recently nanomaterials like liposomes, dendrimers, and polymers are considered as promising delivery carriers with advantages of tumor‐specific administration, reduced toxicity, and improved biocompatibility. Here, we review the applications of nanoparticles in the fields of drug delivery, CRISPR based genome‐editing and therapeutic vaccines in cervical cancer treatment. This article is categorized under:Therapeutic Approaches and Drug Discovery > Nanomedicine for Oncologic Disease
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- Peijie Zhou
- Department of Radiation Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, China
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Li Z, Liu Q, Zhang Y, Yang Y, Zhou X, Peng W, Liang Z, Zeng X, Wang Q, Gao N. Charge-reversal nanomedicine based on black phosphorus for the development of A Novel photothermal therapy of oral cancer. Drug Deliv 2021; 28:700-708. [PMID: 33818230 PMCID: PMC8023610 DOI: 10.1080/10717544.2021.1909176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
Abstract
Driven by the lifestyle habits of modern people, such as excessive smoking, drinking, and chewing betel nut and other cancer-causing foods, the incidence of oral cancer has increased sharply and has a trend of becoming younger. Given the current mainstream treatment means of surgical resection will cause serious damage to many oral organs, so that patients lose the ability to chew, speak, and so on, it is urgent to develop new oral cancer treatment methods. Based on the strong killing effect of photothermal therapy on exposed superficial tumors, we developed a pH-responsive charge reversal nanomedicine system for oral cancer which is a kind of classic superficial tumor. With excellent photothermal properties of polydopamine (PDA) modified black phosphorus nanosheets (BP NSs) as basal material, then used polyacrylamide hydrochloride-dimethylmaleic acid (PAH-DMMA) charge reversal system for further surface modification, which can be negatively charged at blood circulation, and become a positive surface charge in the tumor site weakly acidic conditions due to the breaking of dimethylmaleic amide. Therefore, the uptake of oral cancer cells was enhanced and the therapeutic effect was improved. It can be proved that this nanomedicine has excellent photothermal properties and tumor enrichment ability, as well as a good killing effect on oral cancer cells through in vitro cytotoxicity test and in vivo photothermal test, which may become a very promising new model of oral cancer treatment.
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- Zimu Li
- Institute of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Institute of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Institute of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Institute of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Stomatology Department of Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian, China
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- Stomatology Department of Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Institute of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Stomatology Department of Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Institute of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, China
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Zhu M, Wang S. Functional Nucleic‐Acid‐Decorated Spherical Nanoparticles: Preparation Strategies and Current Applications in Cancer Therapy. SMALL SCIENCE 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/smsc.202000056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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- Min Zhu
- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Central South University No. 932 South Lushan Rd Changsha Hunan 410083 P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Central South University No. 932 South Lushan Rd Changsha Hunan 410083 P. R. China
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Shrivastava G, Bakshi HA, Aljabali AA, Mishra V, Hakkim FL, Charbe NB, Kesharwani P, Chellappan DK, Dua K, Tambuwala MM. Nucleic Acid Aptamers as a Potential Nucleus Targeted Drug Delivery System. Curr Drug Deliv 2020; 17:101-111. [PMID: 31906837 DOI: 10.2174/1567201817666200106104332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2019] [Revised: 10/04/2019] [Accepted: 11/02/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Nucleus targeted drug delivery provides several opportunities for the treatment of fatal diseases such as cancer. However, the complex nucleocytoplasmic barriers pose significant challenges for delivering a drug directly and efficiently into the nucleus. Aptamers representing singlestranded DNA and RNA qualify as next-generation highly advanced and personalized medicinal agents that successfully inhibit the expression of certain proteins; possess extraordinary gene-expression for manoeuvring the diseased cell's fate with negligible toxicity. In addition, the precisely directed aptamers to the site of action present a tremendous potential to reach the nucleus by escaping the ensuing barriers to exhibit a better drug activity and gene expression. OBJECTIVE This review epigrammatically highlights the significance of targeted drug delivery and presents a comprehensive description of the principal barriers faced by the nucleus targeted drug delivery paradigm and ensuing complexities thereof. Eventually, the progress of nucleus targeting with nucleic acid aptamers and success achieved so far have also been reviewed. METHODS Systematic literature search was conducted of research published to date in the field of nucleic acid aptamers. CONCLUSION The review specifically points out the contribution of individual aptamers as the nucleustargeting agent rather than aptamers in conjugated form.
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- Garima Shrivastava
- Department of Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi, India
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- SAAD Centre for Pharmacy and Diabetes, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science, Ulster University, Coleraine, County Londonderry BT52 1SA Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara (Punjab), India
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- Department of Mathematics and Sciences, College of Arts and Applied Sciences, Dhofar University, Salalah, Oman
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- Departamento de Quimica Organica, Facultad de Quimicay de Farmacia, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile, Av. Vicuña McKenna 4860, Macul, Santiago 7820436, Chile
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, 110062, India
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- Department of Life Sciences, School of Pharmacy, International Medical University, Bukit Jalil 57000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Discipline of Pharmacy, Graduate School of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2007, Australia
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- SAAD Centre for Pharmacy and Diabetes, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science, Ulster University, Coleraine, County Londonderry BT52 1SA Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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Pecoraro A, Pagano M, Russo G, Russo A. Role of Autophagy in Cancer Cell Response to Nucleolar and Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21197334. [PMID: 33020404 PMCID: PMC7582989 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21197334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2020] [Revised: 09/29/2020] [Accepted: 10/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Eukaryotic cells are exposed to many internal and external stimuli that affect their fate. In particular, the exposure to some of these stimuli induces stress triggering a variety of stress responses aimed to re-establish cellular homeostasis. It is now established that the deregulation of stress response pathways plays a central role in cancer initiation and progression, allowing the adaptation of cells to an altered state in the new environment. Autophagy is a tightly regulated pathway which exerts “housekeeping” role in physiological processes. Recently, a growing amount of evidence highlighted the crucial role of autophagy in the regulation of integrated stress responses, including nucleolar and endoplasmic reticulum. In this review, we attempt to afford an overview of the complex role of nucleolar and endoplasmic reticulum stress-response mechanisms in the regulation of autophagy in cancer and cancer treatment.
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- Correspondence: (G.R.); (A.R.); Tel.: +39-081-678415 (G.R.); +39-081-678414 (A.R.)
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- Correspondence: (G.R.); (A.R.); Tel.: +39-081-678415 (G.R.); +39-081-678414 (A.R.)
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Deng Y, Song P, Chen X, Huang Y, Hong L, Jin Q, Ji J. 3-Bromopyruvate-Conjugated Nanoplatform-Induced Pro-Death Autophagy for Enhanced Photodynamic Therapy against Hypoxic Tumor. ACS NANO 2020; 14:9711-9727. [PMID: 32806075 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.0c01350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 87] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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Autophagy triggered by reactive oxygen species (ROS) in photodynamic therapy (PDT) generally exhibits an anti-apoptotic effect to promote cell survival. Herein, an innovative supramolecular nanoplatform was fabricated for enhanced PDT by converting the role of autophagy from pro-survival to pro-death. The respiration inhibitor 3-bromopyruvate (3BP), which can act as an autophagy promoter and hypoxia ameliorator, was integrated into photosensitizer chlorin e6 (Ce6)-encapsulated nanoparticles to combat hypoxic tumor. 3BP could inhibit respiration by down-regulating HK-II and GAPDH expression to significantly reduce intracellular oxygen consumption rate, which could relieve tumor hypoxia for enhanced photodynamic cancer therapy. More importantly, the autophagy level was significantly elevated by the combination of 3BP and PDT determined by Western blot, immunofluorescent imaging, and transmission electron microscopy. It was very surprising that excessively activated autophagy promoted cell apoptosis, leading to the changeover of autophagy from pro-survival to pro-death. Therefore, PDT combined with 3BP could achieve efficient cell proliferation inhibition and tumor regression. Furthermore, hypoxia-inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α) could be down-regulated after tumor hypoxia was relieved by 3BP. Tumor metastasis could then be effectively inhibited by eliminating primary tumors and down-regulating HIF-1α expression. These results provide an inspiration for future innovative approaches of cancer therapy by triggering pro-death autophagy.
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- Yongyan Deng
- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecule Synthesis and Functionalization of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, People's Republic of China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecule Synthesis and Functionalization of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, People's Republic of China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecule Synthesis and Functionalization of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, People's Republic of China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecule Synthesis and Functionalization of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, People's Republic of China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecule Synthesis and Functionalization of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, People's Republic of China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecule Synthesis and Functionalization of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, People's Republic of China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecule Synthesis and Functionalization of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, People's Republic of China
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Xu M, Hu Y, Ding W, Li F, Lin J, Wu M, Wu J, Wen LP, Qiu B, Wei PF, Li P. Rationally designed rapamycin-encapsulated ZIF-8 nanosystem for overcoming chemotherapy resistance. Biomaterials 2020; 258:120308. [PMID: 32841911 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2020.120308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2020] [Revised: 08/04/2020] [Accepted: 08/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 (ZIF-8) nanoparticles are widely reported as a pH-sensitive drug delivery carrier with high loading capacity for tumor therapy. However, the mechanism of intracellular corrosion of ZIF-8 and the corresponding biological effects especially for autophagy response have been rarely reported. Herein, the as-synthesized ZIF-8 was demonstrated to induce mTOR independent and pro-death autophagy. Interestingly, the autophagic process participated in the corrosion of ZIF-8. Subsequently, zinc ion release and the generation of reactive oxygen species due to its corrosion in the acidic compartments were directly responsible for tumor cell killing. In addition, ZIF-8 could sensitize tumor cells to chemotherapy by switching cytoprotective to death promoting autophagy induced by doxorubicin. The mTOR signaling pathway activation was demonstrated to restrict tumor chemotherapy efficiency. Hence, a combined platform rapamycin encapsulated zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (Rapa@ZIF-8) was constructed and demonstrated a more significant chemo-sensitized effect relative to ZIF-8 nanoparticles or rapamycin treatment alone. Lastly, the combined administration of Rapa@ZIF-8 and doxorubicin exhibited an outstanding synergistic antitumor effect without any obvious toxicity to the major organs of mice. Collectively, the optimized nanoplatform, Rapa@ZIF-8, provides a proof of concept for intentionally interfering mTOR pathway and utilizing the switch of survival-to death-promoting autophagy for adjunct chemotherapy.
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- Mengran Xu
- Chinese Integrative Medicine Oncology Department, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230022, China; Department of Infectious Diseases, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230022, China
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- Hefei National Lab for Physical Sciences at the Microscale and the Centers for Biomedical Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230027, China
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- Hefei National Lab for Physical Sciences at the Microscale and the Centers for Biomedical Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230027, China
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- Hefei National Lab for Physical Sciences at the Microscale and the Centers for Biomedical Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230027, China
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- School of Life Sciences and Medical Center, Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230027, China
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- Chinese Integrative Medicine Oncology Department, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230022, China
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- Chinese Integrative Medicine Oncology Department, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230022, China
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- Institute for Life Sciences & School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China; Department of Urology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Institute of Urology, Anhui Medical University and Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Genitourinary Diseases, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230022, PR China.
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- Hefei National Lab for Physical Sciences at the Microscale and the Centers for Biomedical Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230027, China.
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- Institute for Life Sciences & School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China.
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- Chinese Integrative Medicine Oncology Department, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230022, China.
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Multifunctional aptasensors based on mesoporous silica nanoparticles as an efficient platform for bioanalytical applications: Recent advances. Trends Analyt Chem 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.trac.2019.115778] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Zhang H, Dong S, Li Z, Feng X, Xu W, Tulinao CMS, Jiang Y, Ding J. Biointerface engineering nanoplatforms for cancer-targeted drug delivery. Asian J Pharm Sci 2019; 15:397-415. [PMID: 32952666 PMCID: PMC7486517 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajps.2019.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2019] [Revised: 10/22/2019] [Accepted: 11/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Over the past decade, nanoparticle-based therapeutic modalities have become promising strategies in cancer therapy. Selective delivery of anticancer drugs to the lesion sites is critical for elimination of the tumor and an improved prognosis. Innovative design and advanced biointerface engineering have promoted the development of various nanocarriers for optimized drug delivery. Keeping in mind the biological framework of the tumor microenvironment, biomembrane-camouflaged nanoplatforms have been a research focus, reflecting their superiority in cancer targeting. In this review, we summarize the development of various biomimetic cell membrane-camouflaged nanoplatforms for cancer-targeted drug delivery, which are classified according to the membranes from different cells. The challenges and opportunities of the advanced biointerface engineering drug delivery nanosystems in cancer therapy are discussed.
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- Huaiyu Zhang
- Department of Gastrointestinal Colorectal and Anal Surgery, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130033, China.,Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China
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- VIP Integrated Department, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Colorectal and Anal Surgery, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130033, China.,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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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China
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- Far Eastern University-Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation, Quezon City 1118, Philippines
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Colorectal and Anal Surgery, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130033, 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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Tavakol S, Ashrafizadeh M, Deng S, Azarian M, Abdoli A, Motavaf M, Poormoghadam D, Khanbabaei H, Afshar EG, Mandegary A, Pardakhty A, Yap CT, Mohammadinejad R, Kumar AP. Autophagy Modulators: Mechanistic Aspects and Drug Delivery Systems. Biomolecules 2019; 9:E530. [PMID: 31557936 PMCID: PMC6843293 DOI: 10.3390/biom9100530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2019] [Revised: 09/14/2019] [Accepted: 09/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Autophagy modulation is considered to be a promising programmed cell death mechanism to prevent and cure a great number of disorders and diseases. The crucial step in designing an effective therapeutic approach is to understand the correct and accurate causes of diseases and to understand whether autophagy plays a cytoprotective or cytotoxic/cytostatic role in the progression and prevention of disease. This knowledge will help scientists find approaches to manipulate tumor and pathologic cells in order to enhance cellular sensitivity to therapeutics and treat them. Although some conventional therapeutics suffer from poor solubility, bioavailability and controlled release mechanisms, it appears that novel nanoplatforms overcome these obstacles and have led to the design of a theranostic-controlled drug release system with high solubility and active targeting and stimuli-responsive potentials. In this review, we discuss autophagy modulators-related signaling pathways and some of the drug delivery strategies that have been applied to the field of therapeutic application of autophagy modulators. Moreover, we describe how therapeutics will target various steps of the autophagic machinery. Furthermore, nano drug delivery platforms for autophagy targeting and co-delivery of autophagy modulators with chemotherapeutics/siRNA, are also discussed.
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- Shima Tavakol
- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of basic science, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran.
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- Department of Physiology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
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- Department of Biology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
- Departament de Bioquímica i Biologia Molecular, Institut de Biotecnologia i Biomedicina (IBB), Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
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- Department of Hepatitis and AIDS, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Molecular Genetics, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Sciences & Technology, Pharmaceutical Sciences Branch, Islamic Azad University, (IAUPS), Tehran, Iran.
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- Medical Physics Department, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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- Neuroscience Research Center, Institute of Neuropharmacology, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.
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- Neuroscience Research Center, Institute of Neuropharmacology, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.
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- Neuroscience Research Center, Institute of Neuropharmacology, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.
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- Department of Physiology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
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- Pharmaceutics Research Center, Institute of Neuropharmacology, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
- Cancer Science Institute of Singapore, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
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Cheng W, Zeng X, Chen H, Li Z, Zeng W, Mei L, Zhao Y. Versatile Polydopamine Platforms: Synthesis and Promising Applications for Surface Modification and Advanced Nanomedicine. ACS NANO 2019; 13:8537-8565. [PMID: 31369230 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.9b04436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 484] [Impact Index Per Article: 96.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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As a mussel-inspired material, polydopamine (PDA), possesses many properties, such as a simple preparation process, good biocompatibility, strong adhesive property, easy functionalization, outstanding photothermal conversion efficiency, and strong quenching effect. PDA has attracted increasingly considerable attention because it provides a simple and versatile approach to functionalize material surfaces for obtaining a variety of multifunctional nanomaterials. In this review, recent significant research developments of PDA including its synthesis and polymerization mechanism, physicochemical properties, different nano/microstructures, and diverse applications are summarized and discussed. For the sections of its applications in surface modification and biomedicine, we mainly highlight the achievements in the past few years (2016-2019). The remaining challenges and future perspectives of PDA-based nanoplatforms are discussed rationally at the end. This timely and overall review should be desirable for a wide range of scientists and facilitate further development of surface coating methods and the production of PDA-based materials.
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- Wei Cheng
- Institute of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Shenzhen) , Sun Yat-sen University , Guangzhou 510275 , China
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- Institute of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Shenzhen) , Sun Yat-sen University , Guangzhou 510275 , China
- Division of Chemistry and Biological Chemistry, School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences , Nanyang Technological University , 21 Nanyang Link , 637371 Singapore
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- Division of Chemistry and Biological Chemistry, School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences , Nanyang Technological University , 21 Nanyang Link , 637371 Singapore
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- Institute of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Shenzhen) , Sun Yat-sen University , Guangzhou 510275 , China
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- Institute of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Shenzhen) , Sun Yat-sen University , Guangzhou 510275 , China
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- Institute of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Shenzhen) , Sun Yat-sen University , Guangzhou 510275 , China
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- Division of Chemistry and Biological Chemistry, School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences , Nanyang Technological University , 21 Nanyang Link , 637371 Singapore
- School of Materials Science and Engineering , Nanyang Technological University , 50 Nanyang Avenue , 639798 Singapore
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Barkat A, Beg S, Panda SK, S Alharbi K, Rahman M, Ahmed FJ. Functionalized mesoporous silica nanoparticles in anticancer therapeutics. Semin Cancer Biol 2019; 69:365-375. [PMID: 31442571 DOI: 10.1016/j.semcancer.2019.08.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2019] [Revised: 08/15/2019] [Accepted: 08/20/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The application of nanomedicines in tumor targeting and attaining meaningful therapeutic benefits for the treatment of cancers has been going on for almost two decades. Beyond the lipidic and polymeric nanomedicines-based passive and active targeting, the quest for inventing the new generation of carriers has no end. This has lead to the evolution of some of the unique carrier systems with supramolecular assembly structures. Mesoporous nanoparticulate systems (MSNPs) are the recently explored substances with favorable potential for drug delivery and drug targeting applications especially in cancer chemotherapeutics. Notwithstanding their physical properties that makes them a suitable carrier for cancer treatment, but their outstanding ability towards chemical functionalization helps in delivering the imaging agents for diagnostic applications. MSNPs can improve the dissolution rate and systemic availability of the poorly water soluble drugs due to their mesoporous structures. Besides, guest molecules including targeting ligands, biomimetic agents, fluorescent dyes, and biocompatible polymers can be efficiently encapsulated in their tunable porous structure for targeting purpose. Some special features of the MSNPs which make them one of the highly effective nanocarrier systems include their ability to encapsulate non-crystalline drugs in their mesopores, high dispersion ability as a function of large surface area and wetting properties. For anticancer drug delivery, MSNPs are worthful to provide excellent drug loading capacity and endocytotic behavior. Moreover, the external surface of MSNPs can be precisely modified for tumor-recognition and developing sensitivity of the antitumor agents towards the cancer cells. Owing to the innumerable applications of MSNPs till now in cancer treatment, the present article particularly focuses to provide an overview account with complete details on the topic to make the readers abreast with details on physiochemical and material properties of MSNPs, their applications and current innovations for the purpose.
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- Abul Barkat
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Medical & Allied Sciences, KR Mangalam University, Gurgaon, Sohna, Haryana, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Jamia Hamdard (Hamdard University), New Delhi, India.
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- Research Director, Menovo Pharmaceuticals Research Lab, Ningbo, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Jouf University, Sakakah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, SIHAS, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences, Allahabad, UP, India.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Jamia Hamdard (Hamdard University), New Delhi, India.
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Active Targeting Strategies Using Biological Ligands for Nanoparticle Drug Delivery Systems. Cancers (Basel) 2019; 11:cancers11050640. [PMID: 31072061 PMCID: PMC6562917 DOI: 10.3390/cancers11050640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 343] [Impact Index Per Article: 68.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2019] [Revised: 04/29/2019] [Accepted: 05/02/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Targeting nanoparticle (NP) carriers to sites of disease is critical for their successful use as drug delivery systems. Along with optimization of physicochemical properties, researchers have focused on surface modification of NPs with biological ligands. Such ligands can bind specific receptors on the surface of target cells. Furthermore, biological ligands can facilitate uptake of modified NPs, which is referred to as 'active targeting' of NPs. In this review, we discuss recent applications of biological ligands including proteins, polysaccharides, aptamers, peptides, and small molecules for NP-mediated drug delivery. We prioritized studies that have demonstrated targeting in animals over in vitro studies. We expect that this review will assist biomedical researchers working with NPs for drug delivery and imaging.
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Pfister AS. Emerging Role of the Nucleolar Stress Response in Autophagy. Front Cell Neurosci 2019; 13:156. [PMID: 31114481 PMCID: PMC6503120 DOI: 10.3389/fncel.2019.00156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2018] [Accepted: 04/08/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Autophagy represents a conserved self-digestion program, which allows regulated degradation of cellular material. Autophagy is activated by cellular stress, serum starvation and nutrient deprivation. Several autophagic pathways have been uncovered, which either non-selectively or selectively target the cellular cargo for lysosomal degradation. Autophagy engages the coordinated action of various key regulators involved in the steps of autophagosome formation, cargo targeting and lysosomal fusion. While non-selective (macro)autophagy is required for removal of bulk material or recycling of nutrients, selective autophagy mediates specific targeting of damaged organelles or protein aggregates. By proper action of the autophagic machinery, cellular homeostasis is maintained. In contrast, failure of this fundamental process is accompanied by severe pathophysiological conditions. Hallmarks of neuropathological disorders are for instance accumulated, mis-folded protein aggregates and damaged mitochondria. The nucleolus has been recognized as central hub in the cellular stress response. It represents a sub-nuclear organelle essential for ribosome biogenesis and also functions as stress sensor by mediating cell cycle arrest or apoptosis. Thus, proper nucleolar function is mandatory for cell growth and survival. Here, I highlight the emerging role of nucleolar factors in the regulation of autophagy. Moreover, I discuss the nucleolar stress response as a novel signaling pathway in the context of autophagy, health and disease.
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- Astrid S Pfister
- Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Ulm University, Ulm, Germany
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Li T, Shi S, Goel S, Shen X, Xie X, Chen Z, Zhang H, Li S, Qin X, Yang H, Wu C, Liu Y. Recent advancements in mesoporous silica nanoparticles towards therapeutic applications for cancer. Acta Biomater 2019; 89:1-13. [PMID: 30797106 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2019.02.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 127] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2018] [Revised: 02/18/2019] [Accepted: 02/19/2019] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Recently, drug delivery systems based on nanotechnology have received great attention in cancer therapeutics and diagnostics since they can not only improve the treatment efficacy but also reduce the side effects. Among them, mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) with large surface area, high pore volume, tunable pore size, abundant surface chemistry, and acceptable biocompatibility exhibit unique advantages and are considered as promising candidates for cancer diagnosis and therapy. In this review, we update the recent progress on MSN-based systems for cancer treatment purposes. We also discuss the drug loading mechanism of MSNs, stimuli-responsive drug release, and surface modification strategies for improving biocompatibility, and targeting functionalities. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: The development of MSN-based delivery systems that can be used in both diagnosis and treatment of cancer has attracted tremendous interest in the past decade. MSN-based delivery systems can improve therapeutic efficacy and reduce cytotoxicity to normal tissue. To further improve the in vivo properties of MSNs and potential translation to the clinics, it is critical to design MSNs with appropriate surface engineering and desirable cancer targeting. This review is intended to provide the readers a comprehensive background of the vast literature till date on silica-based drug delivery systems, and to inspire further innovations in silica nanomedicine in the future.
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- Tingting Li
- School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, Sichuan, PR China; Department of Cancer Systems Imaging, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77054, USA; Center for Information in Biology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, Sichuan, PR China
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- Department of Cancer Systems Imaging, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77054, USA
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- Department of Materials Science & Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53705, USA
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- School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, Sichuan, PR China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, Sichuan, PR China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, Sichuan, PR China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, Sichuan, PR China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, Sichuan, PR China; Center for Information in Biology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, Sichuan, PR China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, Sichuan, PR China; Center for Information in Biology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, Sichuan, PR China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, Sichuan, PR China; Center for Information in Biology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, Sichuan, PR China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, Sichuan, PR China; Center for Information in Biology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, Sichuan, PR China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, Sichuan, PR China; Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No.39 Shi-er-qiao Road, Chengdu 610072, Sichuan, PR China.
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Li Z, Zhang Y, Feng N. Mesoporous silica nanoparticles: synthesis, classification, drug loading, pharmacokinetics, biocompatibility, and application in drug delivery. Expert Opin Drug Deliv 2019; 16:219-237. [DOI: 10.1080/17425247.2019.1575806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 111] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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- Zhe Li
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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