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Badivi S, Kazemi S, Eskandarisani M, Moghaddam NA, Mesbahian G, Karimifard S, Afzali E. Targeted delivery of bee venom to A549 lung cancer cells by PEGylate liposomal formulation: an apoptotic investigation. Sci Rep 2024; 14:17302. [PMID: 39068207 PMCID: PMC11283506 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-68156-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2024] [Accepted: 07/21/2024] [Indexed: 07/30/2024] Open
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This study focused on developing an optimal formulation of liposomes loaded with bee venom (BV) and coated with PEG (BV-Lipo-PEG). The liposomes were characterized using dynamic light scattering, transmission electron microscopy, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. Among the liposomal formulations, F3 exhibited the narrowest size distribution with a low PDI value of 193.72 ± 7.35, indicating minimal agglomeration-related issues and a more uniform size distribution. BV-Lipo-PEG demonstrated remarkable stability over 3 months when stored at 4 °C. Furthermore, the release of the drug from the liposomal formulations was found to be pH-dependent. Moreover, BV-Lipo-PEG exhibited favorable entrapment efficiencies, with values reaching 96.74 ± 1.49. The anticancer potential of the liposomal nanocarriers was evaluated through MTT assay, flow cytometry, cell cycle analysis, and real-time experiments. The functionalization of the liposomal system enhanced endocytosis. The IC50 value of BV-Lipo-PEG showed a notable decrease compared to both the free drug and BV-Lipo alone, signifying that BV-Lipo-PEG is more effective in inducing cell death in A549 cell lines. BV-Lipo-PEG exhibited a higher apoptotic rate in A549 cell lines compared to other samples. In A549 cell lines treated with BV-Lipo-PEG, the expression levels of MMP-2, MMP-9, and Cyclin E genes decreased, whereas the expression levels of Caspase3 and Caspase9 increased. These findings suggest that delivering BV via PEGylated liposomes holds significant promise for the treatment of lung cancer.
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- Samireh Badivi
- Department of Physics, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Bogomolets National Medical University, Kyiv, Ukraine
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, 15260, USA
- School of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Tehran, P.O. Box 11155-4563, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Pharmacy, International Campus, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Stem Cells Research Center, Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Institute, Islamic Azad University, Central Tehran Branch, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
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Sarma K, Akther MH, Ahmad I, Afzal O, Altamimi ASA, Alossaimi MA, Jaremko M, Emwas AH, Gautam P. Adjuvant Novel Nanocarrier-Based Targeted Therapy for Lung Cancer. Molecules 2024; 29:1076. [PMID: 38474590 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29051076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2023] [Revised: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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Lung cancer has the lowest survival rate due to its late-stage diagnosis, poor prognosis, and intra-tumoral heterogeneity. These factors decrease the effectiveness of treatment. They release chemokines and cytokines from the tumor microenvironment (TME). To improve the effectiveness of treatment, researchers emphasize personalized adjuvant therapies along with conventional ones. Targeted chemotherapeutic drug delivery systems and specific pathway-blocking agents using nanocarriers are a few of them. This study explored the nanocarrier roles and strategies to improve the treatment profile's effectiveness by striving for TME. A biofunctionalized nanocarrier stimulates biosystem interaction, cellular uptake, immune system escape, and vascular changes for penetration into the TME. Inorganic metal compounds scavenge reactive oxygen species (ROS) through their photothermal effect. Stroma, hypoxia, pH, and immunity-modulating agents conjugated or modified nanocarriers co-administered with pathway-blocking or condition-modulating agents can regulate extracellular matrix (ECM), Cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAF),Tyro3, Axl, and Mertk receptors (TAM) regulation, regulatory T-cell (Treg) inhibition, and myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSC) inhibition. Again, biomimetic conjugation or the surface modification of nanocarriers using ligands can enhance active targeting efficacy by bypassing the TME. A carrier system with biofunctionalized inorganic metal compounds and organic compound complex-loaded drugs is convenient for NSCLC-targeted therapy.
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- Kangkan Sarma
- School of Pharmaceutical and Population Health Informatics (SoPPHI), DIT University, Dehradun 248009, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical and Population Health Informatics (SoPPHI), DIT University, Dehradun 248009, India
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha 62521, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
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- Smart-Health Initiative (SHI) and Red Sea Research Center (RSRC), Division of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Engineering (BESE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955, Saudi Arabia
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- Core Labs, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955, Saudi Arabia
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- School of Pharmaceutical and Population Health Informatics (SoPPHI), DIT University, Dehradun 248009, India
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Tang L, Chen Z, Yang J, Li Q, Wang S, Mo T, Zeng W, Ding H, Pan S. Single-cell and Bulk RNA-Seq reveal angiogenic heterogeneity and microenvironmental features to evaluate prognosis and therapeutic response in lung adenocarcinoma. Front Immunol 2024; 15:1352893. [PMID: 38390340 PMCID: PMC10882092 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1352893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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Background Angiogenesis stands as a pivotal hallmark in lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD), intricately shaping the tumor microenvironment (TME) and influencing LUAD progression. It emerges as a promising therapeutic target for LUAD, affecting patients' prognosis. However, its role in TME, LUAD prognosis, and its clinical applicability remain shrouded in mystery. Methods We employed integrated single-cell and bulk transcriptome sequencing to unravel the heterogeneity of angiogenesis within LUAD cells. Through "consensus clustering", we delineated distinct angiogenic clusters and deciphered their TME features. "Monocle2" was used to unravel divergent trajectories within malignant cell subpopulations of LUAD. Additionally, regulon submodules and specific cellular communication patterns of cells in different angiogenic states were analyzed by "pyscenic" and "Cellchat" algorithms. The "univariate Cox" and "LASSO" algorithms were applied to build angiogenic prognostic models. Immunohistochemistry (IHC) on clinical samples validated the role of model factors in LUAD angiogenesis. We utilized CTRP 2.0 and PRISM databases for pinpointing sensitive drugs against lung adenocarcinoma. Results Two clusters for the activation of angiogenesis were identified, with Cluster 1 showing a poor prognosis and a pro-cancerous TME. Three differentiated states of malignant epithelial LUAD cells were identified, which had different degrees of angiogenic activation, were regulated by three different regulon submodules, and had completely different crosstalk from other cells in TME. The experiments validate that SLC2A1 promotes angiogenesis in LUAD. ARS (Angiogenesis related score) had a high prognostic value; low ARSs showed immunotherapy benefits, whereas high ARSs were sensitive to 15 chemotherapeutic agents. Conclusion The assessment of angiogenic clusters helps to determine the prognostic and TME characteristics of LUAD. Angiogenic prognostic models can be used to assess the prognosis, immunotherapeutic response, and chemotherapeutic drug sensitivity of LUAD.
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- Lijuan Tang
- Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
- Department of Pathology, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
- Department of Pathology, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Department of Pathology, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, China
- Medical School of Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
- Suzhou Gene Pharma Co., Ltd, Suzhou, China
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Al-Kofahi T, Altrad B, Amawi H, Aljabali AA, Abul-Haija YM, Obeid MA. Paclitaxel-loaded niosomes in combination with metformin: development, characterization and anticancer potentials. Ther Deliv 2024; 15:109-118. [PMID: 38214106 DOI: 10.4155/tde-2023-0089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2024] Open
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Aim: This study aims to assess the efficacy of free and niosomes-loaded paclitaxel combined with the anti-diabetic drug metformin. Methods: Paclitaxel was successfully encapsulated in all niosome formulations, using microfluidic mixing, with a maximum encapsulation efficiency of 11.9%. Results: The half maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) for free paclitaxel in T47D cells was significantly reduced from 0.2 to 0.048 mg/ml when combined with metformin 40 mg. The IC50 of paclitaxel was significantly reduced when loaded in niosomes to less than 0.06 mg/ml alone or with metformin. Conclusion: Paclitaxel combination (free or loaded into niosomes) with metformin significantly improved the anticancer efficacy of paclitaxel, which can serve as a method to reduce the paclitaxel dose and its associated side effects.
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- Taqwa Al-Kofahi
- Department of Biological Science, Faculty of Science, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Biological Science, Faculty of Science, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan
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- School of Molecular Biosciences, Institute of Molecular, Cell and Systems Biology, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ, UK
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan
- Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Strathclyde, 161 Cathedral Street, G4 0RE Glasgow, UK
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Jiang F, Wu G, Yang H, Zhang Y, Shen X, Tao L. Diethylaminoethyl-dextran and monocyte cell membrane coated 1,8-cineole delivery system for intracellular delivery and synergistic treatment of atherosclerosis. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 253:127365. [PMID: 37827418 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127365] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2023] [Revised: 10/08/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
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We have developed a biomimetic delivery system termed the Monocyte Cell Membrane-Coated 1,8-Cineole Biomimetic Delivery System (MM-CIN-BDS or BDS), which integrates diethylaminoethyl-dextran (DEAE) and monocyte cell membrane (MM). This innovative approach enhances the cellular uptake efficiency of 1,8-cineole (CIN) and facilitates targeted therapy for atherosclerosis. Our findings demonstrate the successful modification of the drug carrier with DEAE and MM, as validated by measurements of particle size, zeta potential, microscopic morphology, and western blotting analyses. Notably, cellular uptake experiments unveil a significant enhancement in cellular uptake efficiency due to DEAE modification. However, the introduction of monocyte cell membranes diminishes this effect in normal human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs), although this efficiency is notably restored in HUVECs activated with lipopolysaccharide (LPS). Through in vivo imaging investigations, we observe that the MM coating augments distribution in the spleen, brain, and atherosclerotic plaques, while concurrently diminishing distribution in the heart and kidneys. Animal studies corroborate these findings, illustrating that MM-CIN-BDS treatment curtails lipid parameters, dampens the expression of inflammatory factors and proteins, mitigates vascular tissue damage, and ultimately reduces the extent of atherosclerotic lesion areas. To encapsulate, DEAE emerges as an especially adept agent for modifying drug carriers with suboptimal cellular uptake efficiency in the realm of cardiovascular diseases. The potential therapeutic promise of MM-CIN-BDS for atherosclerosis treatment is evident from our research.
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- Feng Jiang
- The State Key Laboratory of Functions and Applications of Medicinal Plants & School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Department of Pharmacology of Materia Medical, the High Efficacy Application of Natural Medicinal Resources Engineering Center of Guizhou Province, the Key Laboratory of Optimal Utilization of Natural Medicine Resources, Guizhou Medical University, University Town, Guian New District, Guiyang 550025, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Functions and Applications of Medicinal Plants & School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Department of Pharmacology of Materia Medical, the High Efficacy Application of Natural Medicinal Resources Engineering Center of Guizhou Province, the Key Laboratory of Optimal Utilization of Natural Medicine Resources, Guizhou Medical University, University Town, Guian New District, Guiyang 550025, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Guiyang Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Guiyang 550003, Guizhou, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Functions and Applications of Medicinal Plants & School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Department of Pharmacology of Materia Medical, the High Efficacy Application of Natural Medicinal Resources Engineering Center of Guizhou Province, the Key Laboratory of Optimal Utilization of Natural Medicine Resources, Guizhou Medical University, University Town, Guian New District, Guiyang 550025, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Functions and Applications of Medicinal Plants & School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Department of Pharmacology of Materia Medical, the High Efficacy Application of Natural Medicinal Resources Engineering Center of Guizhou Province, the Key Laboratory of Optimal Utilization of Natural Medicine Resources, Guizhou Medical University, University Town, Guian New District, Guiyang 550025, China.
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- The State Key Laboratory of Functions and Applications of Medicinal Plants & School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Department of Pharmacology of Materia Medical, the High Efficacy Application of Natural Medicinal Resources Engineering Center of Guizhou Province, the Key Laboratory of Optimal Utilization of Natural Medicine Resources, Guizhou Medical University, University Town, Guian New District, Guiyang 550025, China.
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Jaradat E, Weaver E, Meziane A, Lamprou DA. Synthesis and Characterization of Paclitaxel-Loaded PEGylated Liposomes by the Microfluidics Method. Mol Pharm 2023; 20:6184-6196. [PMID: 37931072 DOI: 10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.3c00596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2023]
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For cancer therapy, paclitaxel (PX) possesses several limitations, including limited solubility and untargeted effects. Loading PX into nanoliposomes to enhance PX solubility and target their delivery as a drug delivery system has the potential to overcome these limitations. Over the other conventional method to prepare liposomes, a microfluidic system is used to formulate PX-loaded PEGylated liposomes. The impact of changing the flow rate ratio (FRR) between the aqueous and lipid phases on the particle size and polydispersity index (PDI) is investigated. Moreover, the effect of changing the polyethylene glycol (PEG) lipid ratio on the particle size, PDI, stability, encapsulation efficiency % (EE %), and release profile is studied. The physicochemical characteristics of the obtained formulation were analyzed by dynamic light scattering, FTIR spectroscopy, and AFM. This work aims to use microfluidic technology to produce PEGylated PX-loaded liposomes with a diameter of <200 nm, low PDI < 0.25 high homogeneity, and viable 28 day stability. The results show a significant impact of FRR and PEG lipid ratio on the empty liposomes' physicochemical characteristics. Among the prepared formulations, two formulations produce size-controlled, low PDI, and stable liposomes, which make them preferable for PX encapsulation. The average EE % was >90% for both formulations, and the variation in the PEG lipid ratio affected the EE % slightly; a high packing for PX was reported at different drug concentrations. A variation in the release profiles was notified for the different PEG lipid ratios.
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- Eman Jaradat
- School of Pharmacy, Queen's University Belfast, 97 Lisburn Road, BT9 7BL Belfast, U.K
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- School of Pharmacy, Queen's University Belfast, 97 Lisburn Road, BT9 7BL Belfast, U.K
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- School of Pharmacy, Queen's University Belfast, 97 Lisburn Road, BT9 7BL Belfast, U.K
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Zou J. Site-specific delivery of cisplatin and paclitaxel mediated by liposomes: A promising approach in cancer chemotherapy. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 238:117111. [PMID: 37734579 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.117111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 08/25/2023] [Accepted: 09/09/2023] [Indexed: 09/23/2023]
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The site-specific delivery of drugs, especially anti-cancer drugs has been an interesting field for researchers and the reason is low accumulation of cytotoxic drugs in cancer cells. Although combination cancer therapy has been beneficial in providing cancer drug sensitivity, targeted delivery of drugs appears to be more efficient. One of the safe, biocompatible and efficient nano-scale delivery systems in anti-cancer drug delivery is liposomes. Their particle size is small and they have other properties such as adjustable physico-chemical properties, ease of functionalization and high entrapment efficiency. Cisplatin is a chemotherapy drug with clinical approval in patients, but its accumulation in cancer cells is low due to lack of targeted delivery and repeated administration results in resistance development. Gene and drug co-administration along with cisplatin/paclitaxel have resulted in increased sensitivity in tumor cells, but there is still space for more progress in cancer therapy. The delivery of cisplatin/paclitaxel by liposomes increases accumulation of drug in tumor cells and impairs activity of efflux pumps in promoting cytotoxicity. Moreover, phototherapy along with cisplatin/paclitaxel delivery can increase potential in tumor suppression. Smart nanoparticles including pH-sensitive nanoparticles provide site-specific delivery of cisplatin/paclitaxel. The functionalization of liposomes can be performed by ligands to increase targetability towards tumor cells in mediating site-specific delivery of cisplatin/paclitaxel. Finally, liposomes can mediate co-delivery of cisplatin/paclitaxel with drugs or genes in potentiating tumor suppression. Since drug resistance has caused therapy failure in cancer patients, and cisplatin/paclitaxel are among popular chemotherapy drugs, delivery of these drugs mediates targeted suppression of cancers and prevents development of drug resistance. Because of biocompatibility and safety of liposomes, they are currently used in clinical trials for treatment of cancer patients. In future, the optimal dose of using liposomes and optimal concentration of loading cisplatin/paclitaxel on liposomal nanocarriers in clinical trials should be determined.
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- Jianyong Zou
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The first Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, 510080, Guangzhou, PR China.
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Kumar M, Keshwania P, Chopra S, Mahmood S, Bhatia A. Therapeutic Potential of Nanocarrier-Mediated Delivery of Phytoconstituents for Wound Healing: Their Current Status and Future Perspective. AAPS PharmSciTech 2023; 24:155. [PMID: 37468691 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-023-02616-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2023] [Accepted: 07/01/2023] [Indexed: 07/21/2023] Open
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The treatment of wounds is a serious problem all over the world and imposes a huge financial burden on each and every nation. For a long time, researchers have explored wound dressing that speeds up wound healing. Traditional wound dressing does not respond effectively to the wound-healing process as expected. Therapeutic active derived from plant extracts and extracted bioactive components have been employed in various regions of the globe since ancient times for the purpose of illness, prevention, and therapy. About 200 years ago, most medical treatments were based on herbal remedies. Especially in the West, the usage of herbal treatments began to wane in the 1960s as a result of the rise of allopathic medicine. In recent years, however, there has been a resurgence of interest in and demand for herbal medicines for a number of reasons, including claims about their efficacy, shifting consumer preferences toward natural medicines, high costs and negative side effects of modern medicines, and advancements in herbal medicines brought about by scientific research and technological innovation. The exploration of medicinal plants and their typical uses could potentially result in advanced pharmaceuticals that exhibit reduced adverse effects. This review aims to present an overview of the utilization of nanocarriers in plant-based therapeutics, including its current status, recent advancements, challenges, and future prospects. The objective is to equip researchers with a comprehensive understanding of the historical background, current state, and potential future developments in this emerging field. In light of this, the advantages of nanocarriers based delivery of natural wound healing treatments have been discussed, with a focus on nanofibers, nanoparticles, nano-emulsion, and nanogels.
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- Mohit Kumar
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University (MRSPTU), Bathinda, 151001, Punjab, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Mullana, Ambala, Haryana, 133207, India
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- Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 201313, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University (MRSPTU), Bathinda, 151001, Punjab, India.
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Moholkar DN, Kandimalla R, Gupta RC, Aqil F. Advances in lipid-based carriers for cancer therapeutics: Liposomes, exosomes and hybrid exosomes. Cancer Lett 2023; 565:216220. [PMID: 37209944 PMCID: PMC10325927 DOI: 10.1016/j.canlet.2023.216220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2023] [Revised: 04/18/2023] [Accepted: 05/06/2023] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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Cancer has recently surpassed heart disease as the leading cause of deaths worldwide for the age group 45-65 and has been the primary focus for biomedical researchers. Presently, the drugs involved in the first-line cancer therapy are raising concerns due to high toxicity and lack of selectivity to cancer cells. There has been a significant increase in research with innovative nano formulations to entrap the therapeutic payload to enhance efficacy and eliminate or minimize toxic effects. Lipid-based carriers stand out due to their unique structural properties and biocompatible nature. The two main leaders of lipid-based drug carriers: long known liposomes and comparatively new exosomes have been well-researched. The similarity between the two lipid-based carriers is the vesicular structure with the core's capability to carry the payload. While liposomes utilize chemically derived and altered phospholipid components, the exosomes are naturally occurring vesicles with inherent lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. More recently, researchers have focused on developing hybrid exosomes by fusing liposomes and exosomes. Combining these two types of vesicles may offer some advantages such as high drug loading, targeted cellular uptake, biocompatibility, controlled release, stability in harsh conditions and low immunogenicity.
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- Disha N Moholkar
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, 40202, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, 40202, USA; Brown Cancer Center, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, 40202, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, 40202, USA; Brown Cancer Center, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, 40202, USA.
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- Brown Cancer Center, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, 40202, USA; Department of Medicine, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, 40202, USA.
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Min SH, Lei W, Jun CJ, Yan ZS, Guang YX, Tong Z, Yong ZP, Hui LZ, Xing H. Design strategy and research progress of multifunctional nanoparticles in lung cancer therapy. Expert Opin Investig Drugs 2023; 32:723-739. [PMID: 37668152 DOI: 10.1080/13543784.2023.2254683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2023] [Revised: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/06/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Lung cancer is one of the cancer types with the highest mortality rate, exploring a more effective treatment modality that improves therapeutic efficacy while mitigating side effects is now an urgent requirement. Designing multifunctional nanoparticles can be used to overcome the limitations of drugs and conventional drug delivery systems. Nanotechnology has been widely researched, and through different needs, suitable nanocarriers can be selected to load anti-cancer drugs to improve the therapeutic effect. It is foreseeable that with the rapid development of nanotechnology, more and more lung cancer patients will benefit from nanotechnology. This paper reviews the merits of various multifunctional nanoparticles in the treatment of lung cancer to provide novel ideas for lung cancer treatment. AREAS COVERED This review focuses on summarizing various nanoparticles for targeted lung cancer therapy and their advantages and disadvantages, using nanoparticles loaded with anti-cancer drugs, delivered to lung cancer sites, enhancing drug half-life, improving anti-cancer drug efficacy and reducing side effects. EXPERT OPINION The delivery mode of nanoparticles with superior pharmacokinetic properties in the in vivo circulation enhances the half-life of the drug, and provides tissue-targeted selectivity and the ability to overcome biological barriers, bringing a revolution in the field of oncology.
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- Shen Hui Min
- Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Kim SJ, Puranik N, Yadav D, Jin JO, Lee PCW. Lipid Nanocarrier-Based Drug Delivery Systems: Therapeutic Advances in the Treatment of Lung Cancer. Int J Nanomedicine 2023; 18:2659-2676. [PMID: 37223276 PMCID: PMC10202211 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s406415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 05/06/2023] [Indexed: 05/25/2023] Open
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Although various treatments are currently being developed, lung cancer still has a very high mortality rate. Moreover, while various strategies for the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer are being used in clinical settings, in many cases, lung cancer does not respond to treatment and presents reducing survival rates. Cancer nanotechnology, also known as nanotechnology in cancer, is a relatively new topic of study that brings together scientists from a variety of fields, including chemistry, biology, engineering, and medicine. The use of lipid-based nanocarriers to aid drug distribution has already had a significant impact in several scientific fields. Lipid-based nanocarriers have been demonstrated to help stabilize therapeutic compounds, overcome barriers to cellular and tissue absorption, and improve in vivo drug delivery to specific target areas. For this reason, lipid-based nanocarriers are being actively researched and used for lung cancer treatment and vaccine development. This review discusses the improvements in drug delivery achieved with lipid-based nanocarriers, the obstacles that still exist with in vivo applications, and the current clinical and experimental applications of lipid-based nanocarriers in lung cancer treatment and management.
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- So-Jung Kim
- Department of Microbiology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, 05505, South Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry & Genetics, Barkatullah University, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, 462026, India
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- Department of Life Science, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, 38541, Korea
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- Department of Microbiology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, 05505, South Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, ASAN Medical Center, Seoul, 05505, South Korea
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Sun W, Li Y, Sui D, Qi Z, Zhao X, Zhou W, Hu H, Liu X, Song Y, Deng Y. A potential platform of combining sialic acid derivative-modified paclitaxel cationic liposomes with antibody-drug conjugates inspires robust tumor-specific immunological memory in solid tumors. Biomater Sci 2023; 11:2787-2808. [PMID: 36825722 DOI: 10.1039/d2bm01769e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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The recent approvals for antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) in multiple malignancies in the past few years have fueled the ongoing development of this class of drug. However, the limitation of ADCs is selectivity toward cancer cells especially overexpressing the antigen of interest. To broaden the anti-cancer spectrum of ADCs, combinatorial strategies of ADCs with chemotherapy have become a central focus of the current preclinical and clinical research. Here, we used the microtubule stabilizer paclitaxel and enfortumab vedotin-ejfv (EV), an ADC carrying the microtubule inhibitor payload monomethyl auristatin E (MMAE), for co-administration under the consideration of their mechanism of action associated with microtubules. We designed a sialic acid-cholesterol (SA-CH) conjugate-modified cationic liposome platform loaded with PTX (PTX-SAL) for efficiently targeting tumor-associated immune cells. Compared with monotherapy, PTX-SAL-mediated combination therapy with ADCs significantly inhibited S180 tumor growth in mice, with complete tumor regression occurring. The formation of a durable tumor-specific immunological memory response in mice that experienced complete tumor regression was assessed by secondary tumor cell rechallenge, and the production of memory T cells in the spleen was detected as related to the increased CD4+T memory cells and the enhanced serum IFN-γ. All our preliminary results throw light on the tremendous application potential for the application of this combination therapy regimen capable of mounting a durable immune response and stimulating a robust T cell-mediated tumor-specific immunological memory.
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- Wenliang Sun
- College of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, Liaoning 110016, China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, Liaoning 110016, China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, Liaoning 110016, China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, Liaoning 110016, China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, Liaoning 110016, China.
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- Mabwell (Shanghai) Bioscience Co., Ltd, Shanghai, 201210, China
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- Mabwell (Shanghai) Bioscience Co., Ltd, Shanghai, 201210, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, Liaoning 110016, China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, Liaoning 110016, China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, Liaoning 110016, China.
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An Overview on Taxol Production Technology and Its Applications as Anticancer Agent. BIOTECHNOL BIOPROC E 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s12257-022-0063-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Khan A, Alsahli MA, Aljasir MA, Maswadeh H, Mobark MA, Azam F, Allemailem KS, Alrumaihi F, Alhumaydhi FA, Almatroudi AA, AlSuhaymi N, Khan MA. Experimental and Theoretical Insights on Chemopreventive Effect of the Liposomal Thymoquinone Against Benzo[a]pyrene-Induced Lung Cancer in Swiss Albino Mice. J Inflamm Res 2022; 15:2263-2280. [PMID: 35422652 PMCID: PMC9005154 DOI: 10.2147/jir.s358632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2022] [Accepted: 03/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Purpose Thymoquinone (TQ), a phytoconstituent of Nigella sativa seeds, has been studied extensively in various cancer models. However, TQ’s limited water solubility restricts its therapeutic applicability. Our work aims to prepare the novel formulation of TQ and assess its chemopreventive potential in chemically induced lung cancer animal model. Methods The polyethylene glycol coated DOPE/CHEMS incorporating TQ-loaded pH-sensitive liposomes (TQPSL) were prepared and characterized. Mice were exposed to benzo[a]pyrene (BaP) thrice a week for 4 weeks to induce lung cancer. TQPSL was administered three times a week for 21 weeks, starting 2 weeks before the first dose of BaP. Results The prepared TQPSL revealed 85% entrapment efficiency with 128 nm size and −19.5 mv ζ-potential showing high stability of the formulation. The pretreatment of TQPSL showed the recovery in BaP-modulated relative organ weight of lungs, cancer marker enzymes, and antioxidant enzymes in the serum. The histopathological analysis of the tissues showed that TQPSL protected the malignancy in the lungs. The flow cytometry data revealed the induction of apoptosis and decreased intracellular ROS by TQPSL. Molecular docking was performed to predict the TQ’s affinity for eight possible anticancer drug targets linked to lung cancer etiology. The data assisted to identify the serine/threonine-protein kinase BRAF as the most suitable target of TQ with binding energy −6.8 kcal/mol. Conclusion The current findings demonstrated the potential of TQPSL and its possible therapeutic targets of lung cancer. To our knowledge, this is the first research to outline the development of TQ formulation against lung cancer considering its low solubility as well as pulmonary delivery challenges.
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- Arif Khan
- Department of Basic Health Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah, 51452, Saudi Arabia
- Correspondence: Arif Khan, Department of Basic Health Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah, 51452, Saudi Arabia, Tel +966 590038460, Fax +966 63801628, Email
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- Department of Medical Laboratories, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah, 51452, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Laboratories, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah, 51452, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Buraydah, 51452, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Buraydah, 51452, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kordofan, El-Obeid, Sudan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, Unaizah College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Unaizah, 51911, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Laboratories, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah, 51452, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Laboratories, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah, 51452, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Laboratories, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah, 51452, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Laboratories, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah, 51452, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Emergency Medical Services, Faculty of Health Sciences, AlQunfudah, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, 21912, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Basic Health Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah, 51452, Saudi Arabia
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Wang W, Yi Y, Jia Y, Dong X, Zhang J, Song X, Song Y. Neoadjuvant chemotherapy with liposomal paclitaxel plus platinum for locally advanced esophageal squamous cell cancer: Results from a retrospective study. Thorac Cancer 2022; 13:824-831. [PMID: 35118824 PMCID: PMC8930492 DOI: 10.1111/1759-7714.14328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2021] [Revised: 01/05/2022] [Accepted: 01/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND This study analyzed the efficacy and safety of neoadjuvant chemotherapy with liposomal paclitaxel plus platinum in patients with locally advanced resectable esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). METHODS The data of patients with locally advanced resectable ESCC (staging cT2N + M0, cT3-4aNanyM0, IA-IVA) who received preoperative chemotherapy with liposomal paclitaxel plus platinum (cisplatin, nedaplatin or carboplatin) in HuanXing Cancer Hospital from July 2018 to October 2019 were collected. The primary endpoint of this study was R0 resection rate, and secondary endpoints were pathological complete response (pCR) rate, 1- and 2-year overall survival (OS) rate, 1-year and 18-month disease-free survival (DFS) rate, and safety. RESULTS A total of 32 eligible patients were included in this study. All patients received neoadjuvant chemotherapy and surgery. The R0 resection rate was 93.8%, the pCR rate was 12.5%, and down-staging was achieved in 14 patients (47.8%). Median follow-up was 31.0 months (95% confidence interval [CI] 30.1-31.9 months). The 1- and 2-year OS rates were 96.9% and 78.1%, and the 1-year and 18-month DFS rates were 86.7% and 76.7%, respectively. The median DFS and OS were not reached. The incidence rate of neoadjuvant chemotherapy related grade 3-4 adverse events was 21.9%, including neutropenia (21.9%) and leukopenia (9.4%). CONCLUSIONS The results of this study suggest that liposomal paclitaxel combined with platinum as neoadjuvant chemotherapy can provide satisfactory R0 resection rate and survival rate, and significant tumor down-staging effect for patients with locally advanced resectable ESCC, with safety profile.
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- Wenzhong Wang
- Department of Medical Oncology, Cancer Hospital of HuanXing Chaoyang District, Beijing, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Cancer Hospital of HuanXing Chaoyang District, Beijing, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Cancer Hospital of HuanXing Chaoyang District, Beijing, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Cancer Hospital of HuanXing Chaoyang District, Beijing, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Cancer Hospital of HuanXing Chaoyang District, Beijing, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Cancer Hospital of HuanXing Chaoyang District, Beijing, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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Electrospraying as a Technique for the Controlled Synthesis of Biocompatible PLGA@Ag2S and PLGA@Ag2S@SPION Nanocarriers with Drug Release Capability. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14010214. [PMID: 35057109 PMCID: PMC8781675 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14010214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2021] [Revised: 12/30/2021] [Accepted: 01/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Ag2S nanoparticles are near-infrared (NIR) probes providing emission in a specific spectral range (~1200 nm), and superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPION) are colloidal systems able to respond to an external magnetic field. A disadvantage of Ag2S NPs is the attenuated luminescent properties are reduced in aqueous media and human fluids. Concerning SPION, the main drawback is the generation of undesirable clusters that reduce particle stability. Here, we fabricate biocompatible hybrid nanosystems combining Ag2S NPs and SPION by the electrospraying technique for drug delivery purposes. These nanostructures are composed of poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) as the polymeric matrix in connection with both Ag2S NPs and SPIONs. Initially, we fabricate a hybrid colloidal nanosystem composed of Ag2S NPs in connection with PLGA (PLGA@Ag2S) by three different routes, showing good photoluminescent (PL) properties with relatively high average decay times. Then, we incorporate SPIONs, obtaining a PLGA polymeric matrix containing both Ag2S NPs and SPION (PLGA@Ag2S@SPION). Interestingly, in this hybrid system, the location of Ag2S NPs and SPIONs depends on the synthesis route performed during electrospraying. After a detailed characterization, we demonstrate the encapsulation and release capabilities, obtaining the kinetic release using a model chemotherapeutic drug (maslinic acid). Finally, we perform in vitro cytotoxicity assays using drug-loaded hybrid systems against several tumor cell lines.
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Synergistic antitumor efficacy of PD-1-conjugated PTX- and ZSQ-loaded nanoliposomes against multidrug-resistant liver cancers. Drug Deliv Transl Res 2022; 12:2550-2560. [PMID: 35031972 DOI: 10.1007/s13346-021-01106-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most common malignancies worldwide with poor chemotherapeutic efficiency due to multidrug resistance (MDR); it is very important to develop a targeted nanocarrier for the treatment of HCC. In this study, a programmed death ligand 1 (PD-L1)-conjugated nanoliposome was constructed for co-delivery of paclitaxel (PTX) and P-glycoprotein (P-gp) inhibitor zosuquidar (ZSQ) to overcome MDR in human HCC cells and tumors in vivo. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and nanoparticle tracking analysis (NTA) were used to examine the nanoparticles morphology and size; PD-1-conjugated PTX and ZSQ-loaded nanoliposomes (PD-PZLP) revealed a spherical shape with a size of 139.5 ± 10.7 nm. Then, the physicochemical properties, as well as the drug loading capacity, release profile, cellular uptake, and cytotoxicity of the dual drug-encapsulated nanoliposomes were characterized. PD-PZLP displayed a high drug loading capacity of 20 ~ 30% for both PTX and ZSQ; the drug release of PTX and ZSQ in pH 5.0 was significantly faster than in pH 7.4. Cellular uptake study demonstrated PD-PZLP had higher internalization efficiency than non-targeted PZLP. Terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase dUTP nick end labeling (TUNEL) staining and reactive oxygen species (ROS) analysis demonstrated that PD-PZLP triggered an excessive ROS reaction and cell apoptosis compared with that of free PTX or ZSQ, which was also consistent with the cell antiproliferative effects in MTT assay. Furthermore, PD-PZLP could enhance synergistic antitumor effects on 7721/ADM xenograft tumor model, which also significantly alleviated hepatotoxicity as evident from the decreased aspartate transaminase (AST) and alanine transaminase (ALT) levels. Overall, PD-PZLP exhibited high loading capacity, significant synergistic effects, promising antitumor efficacy, and the lowest toxicity, which provide a promising strategy to overcome MDR in HCC.
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Khan A, Alsahli MA, Aljasir MA, Maswadeh H, Mobark MA, Azam F, Allemailem KS, Alrumaihi F, Alhumaydhi FA, Alwashmi ASS, Almatroudi AA, Alsugoor MH, Khan MA. Safety, Stability, and Therapeutic Efficacy of Long-Circulating TQ-Incorporated Liposomes: Implication in the Treatment of Lung Cancer. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14010153. [PMID: 35057049 PMCID: PMC8778344 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14010153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2021] [Revised: 01/01/2022] [Accepted: 01/04/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Thymoquinone (TQ), which is one of the main bioactive constituents of Nigella sativa seeds, has demonstrated its potential against various cancer models. The poor solubility of TQ in aqueous solution limits its uses in clinical application. The present study aimed to develop a novel formulation of TQ to increase its bioavailability and therapeutic potential with minimal toxicity. Polyethylene glycol (PEG)-coated DSPC/cholesterol comprising TQ liposomes (PEG-Lip-TQ) were prepared and characterized on various aspects. A computational investigation using molecular docking was used to assess the possible binding interactions of TQ with 12 prospective anticancer drug targets. The in vitro anticancer activity was assessed in A549 and H460 lung cancer cells in a time- and dose-dependent manner, while the oral acute toxicity assay was evaluated in silico as well as in vivo in mice. TQ docked to the Hsp90 target had the lowest binding energy of −6.05 kcal/mol, whereas caspase 3 was recognized as the least likely target for TQ with a binding energy of −1.19 kcal/mol. The results showed 96% EE with 120 nm size, and −10.85 mv, ζ-potential of PEG-Lip-TQ, respectively. The cell cytotoxicity data demonstrated high sensitivity of PEG-Lip-TQ and a several fold decrease in the IC50 while comparing free TQ. The cell cycle analysis showed changes in the distribution of cells with doses. The in vivo data revealed an ~9-fold increase in the LD50 of PEG-Lip-TQ on free TQ as an estimated 775 and 89.5 mg/kg b.w, respectively. This study indicates that the pharmacological and efficacy profile of PEG-lip-TQ is superior to free TQ, which will pave the way for an exploration of the effect of TQ formulation in the treatment of lung cancer in clinical settings.
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- Arif Khan
- Department of Basic Health Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah 51452, Saudi Arabia;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +966-59-003-8460; Fax: +966-63-801628
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- Department of Medical Laboratories, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah 51452, Saudi Arabia; (M.A.A.); (M.A.A.); (K.S.A.); (F.A.); (F.A.A.); (A.S.S.A.); (A.A.A.)
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- Department of Medical Laboratories, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah 51452, Saudi Arabia; (M.A.A.); (M.A.A.); (K.S.A.); (F.A.); (F.A.A.); (A.S.S.A.); (A.A.A.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Buraydah 51452, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Buraydah 51452, Saudi Arabia;
- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kordofan, El-Obeid 157, Sudan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, Unaizah College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Unaizah 51911, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Medical Laboratories, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah 51452, Saudi Arabia; (M.A.A.); (M.A.A.); (K.S.A.); (F.A.); (F.A.A.); (A.S.S.A.); (A.A.A.)
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- Department of Medical Laboratories, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah 51452, Saudi Arabia; (M.A.A.); (M.A.A.); (K.S.A.); (F.A.); (F.A.A.); (A.S.S.A.); (A.A.A.)
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- Department of Medical Laboratories, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah 51452, Saudi Arabia; (M.A.A.); (M.A.A.); (K.S.A.); (F.A.); (F.A.A.); (A.S.S.A.); (A.A.A.)
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- Department of Medical Laboratories, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah 51452, Saudi Arabia; (M.A.A.); (M.A.A.); (K.S.A.); (F.A.); (F.A.A.); (A.S.S.A.); (A.A.A.)
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- Department of Medical Laboratories, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah 51452, Saudi Arabia; (M.A.A.); (M.A.A.); (K.S.A.); (F.A.); (F.A.A.); (A.S.S.A.); (A.A.A.)
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- Department of Emergency Medical Services, Faculty of Health Sciences, Al Qunfudah, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah 21912, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Basic Health Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah 51452, Saudi Arabia;
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The nano delivery systems and applications of mRNA. Eur J Med Chem 2022; 227:113910. [PMID: 34689071 PMCID: PMC8497955 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2021.113910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2021] [Revised: 10/06/2021] [Accepted: 10/06/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The current COVID-19 epidemic has greatly accelerated the application of mRNA technology to our real world, and during this battle mRNA has proven it's unique advantages compared to traditional biopharmaceutical and vaccine technology. In order to overcome mRNA instability in human physiological environments, mRNA chemical modifications and nano delivery systems are two key factors for their in vivo applications. In this review, we would like to summarize the challenges for clinical translation of mRNA-based therapeutics, with an emphasis on recent advances in innovative materials and delivery strategies. The nano delivery systems include lipid delivery systems (lipid nanoparticles and liposomes), polymer complexes, micelles, cationic peptides and so on. The similarities and differences of lipid nanoparticles and liposomes are also discussed. In addition, this review also present the applications of mRNA to other areas than COVID-19 vaccine, such as infectious diseases, tumors, and cardiovascular disease, for which a variety of candidate vaccines or drugs have entered clinical trials. Furthermore, mRNA was found that it might be used to treat some genetic disease, overcome the immaturity of the immune system due to the small fetal size in utero, treat some neurological diseases that are difficult to be treated surgically, even be used in advancing the translation of iPSC technology et al. In short, mRNA has a wide range of applications, and its era has just begun.
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Cyclodextrin nanosponges as potential anticancer drug delivery systems to be introduced into the market, compared with liposomes. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2021.102931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Md S, Alhakamy NA, Karim S, Gabr GA, Iqubal MK, Murshid SSA. Signaling Pathway Inhibitors, miRNA, and Nanocarrier-Based Pharmacotherapeutics for the Treatment of Lung Cancer: A Review. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:2120. [PMID: 34959401 PMCID: PMC8708027 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13122120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2021] [Revised: 12/03/2021] [Accepted: 12/07/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Lung cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers and is responsible for a large number of deaths worldwide. The pathogenic mechanism of lung cancer is complex and multifactorial in origin. Thus, various signaling pathways as targets for therapy are being examined, and many new drugs are in the pipeline. However, both conventional and target-based drugs have been reported to present significant adverse effects, and both types of drugs can affect the clinical outcome in addition to patient quality of life. Recently, miRNA has been identified as a promising target for lung cancer treatment. Therefore, miRNA mimics, oncomiRs, or miRNA suppressors have been developed and studied for possible anticancer effects. However, these miRNAs also suffer from the limitations of low stability, biodegradation, thermal instability, and other issues. Thus, nanocarrier-based drug delivery for the chemotherapeutic drug delivery in addition to miRNA-based systems have been developed so that existing limitations can be resolved, and enhanced therapeutic outcomes can be achieved. Thus, this review discusses lung cancer's molecular mechanism, currently approved drugs, and their adverse effects. We also discuss miRNA biosynthesis and pathogenetic role, highlight pre-clinical and clinical evidence for use of miRNA in cancer therapy, and discussed limitations of this therapy. Furthermore, nanocarrier-based drug delivery systems to deliver chemotherapeutic drugs and miRNAs are described in detail. In brief, the present review describes the mechanism and up-to-date possible therapeutic approaches for lung cancer treatment and emphasizes future prospects to bring these novel approaches from bench to bedside.
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- Shadab Md
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia;
- Center of Excellence for Drug Research & Pharmaceutical Industries, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
- Mohamed Saeed Tamer Chair for Pharmaceutical Industries, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia;
- Center of Excellence for Drug Research & Pharmaceutical Industries, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
- Mohamed Saeed Tamer Chair for Pharmaceutical Industries, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Prince Satam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 16278, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India;
- Sentiss Research Centre, Product Development Department, Sentiss Pharma Pvt Ltd., Gurugram 122001, India
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- Department of Natural Products and Alternative Medicine, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia;
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Liu W, Chen B, Zheng H, Xing Y, Chen G, Zhou P, Qian L, Min Y. Advances of Nanomedicine in Radiotherapy. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:pharmaceutics13111757. [PMID: 34834172 PMCID: PMC8622383 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13111757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2021] [Revised: 09/28/2021] [Accepted: 10/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Radiotherapy (RT) remains one of the current main treatment strategies for many types of cancer. However, how to improve RT efficiency while reducing its side effects is still a large challenge to be overcome. Advancements in nanomedicine have provided many effective approaches for radiosensitization. Metal nanoparticles (NPs) such as platinum-based or hafnium-based NPs are proved to be ideal radiosensitizers because of their unique physicochemical properties and high X-ray absorption efficiency. With nanoparticles, such as liposomes, bovine serum albumin, and polymers, the radiosensitizing drugs can be promoted to reach the tumor sites, thereby enhancing anti-tumor responses. Nowadays, the combination of some NPs and RT have been applied to clinical treatment for many types of cancer, including breast cancer. Here, as well as reviewing recent studies on radiotherapy combined with inorganic, organic, and biomimetic nanomaterials for oncology, we analyzed the underlying mechanisms of NPs radiosensitization, which may contribute to exploring new directions for the clinical translation of nanoparticle-based radiosensitizers.
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- Wei Liu
- Department of Radiation Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230001, China; (W.L.); (P.Z.)
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- Department of Bio-X Interdisciplinary Science at Hefei National Laboratory (HFNL) for Physical Science at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China; (B.C.); (Y.M.)
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Anhui Provincial Hospital, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China; (H.Z.); (Y.X.); (G.C.)
- CAS Key Lab of Soft Matter Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Anhui Provincial Hospital, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China; (H.Z.); (Y.X.); (G.C.)
- CAS Key Lab of Soft Matter Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Anhui Provincial Hospital, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China; (H.Z.); (Y.X.); (G.C.)
- CAS Key Lab of Soft Matter Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, 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 230001, China; (W.L.); (P.Z.)
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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 230001, China; (W.L.); (P.Z.)
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Bio-X Interdisciplinary Science at Hefei National Laboratory (HFNL) for Physical Science at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China; (B.C.); (Y.M.)
- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Anhui Provincial Hospital, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China; (H.Z.); (Y.X.); (G.C.)
- CAS Key Lab of Soft Matter Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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Hani U, M. YB, Wahab S, Siddiqua A, Osmani RAM, Rahamathulla M. A Comprehensive Review of Current Perspectives on Novel Drug Delivery Systems and Approaches for Lung Cancer Management. J Pharm Innov 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s12247-021-09582-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Mohtar N, Parumasivam T, Gazzali AM, Tan CS, Tan ML, Othman R, Fazalul Rahiman SS, Wahab HA. Advanced Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery Systems and Their Cellular Evaluation for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:3539. [PMID: 34298753 PMCID: PMC8303683 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13143539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2021] [Revised: 06/18/2021] [Accepted: 06/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Lung cancers, the number one cancer killer, can be broadly divided into small cell lung cancer (SCLC) and non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), with NSCLC being the most commonly diagnosed type. Anticancer agents for NSCLC suffer from various limitations that can be partly overcome by the application of nanomedicines. Nanoparticles is a branch within nanomedicine that can improve the delivery of anticancer drugs, whilst ensuring the stability and sufficient bioavailability following administration. There are many publications available in the literature exploring different types of nanoparticles from different materials. The effectiveness of a treatment option needs to be validated in suitable in vitro and/or in vivo models. This includes the developed nanoparticles, to prove their safety and efficacy. Many researchers have turned towards in vitro models that use normal cells or specific cells from diseased tissues. However, in cellular works, the physiological dynamics that is available in the body could not be mimicked entirely, and hence, there is still possible development of false positive or false negative results from the in vitro models. This article provides an overview of NSCLC, the different nanoparticles available to date, and in vitro evaluation of the nanoparticles. Different types of cells suitable for in vitro study and the important precautions to limit the development of false results are also extensively discussed.
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- Noratiqah Mohtar
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Gelugor 11800, Penang, Malaysia; (N.M.); (T.P.); (A.M.G.); (C.S.T.); (M.L.T.); (H.A.W.)
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Gelugor 11800, Penang, Malaysia; (N.M.); (T.P.); (A.M.G.); (C.S.T.); (M.L.T.); (H.A.W.)
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Gelugor 11800, Penang, Malaysia; (N.M.); (T.P.); (A.M.G.); (C.S.T.); (M.L.T.); (H.A.W.)
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Gelugor 11800, Penang, Malaysia; (N.M.); (T.P.); (A.M.G.); (C.S.T.); (M.L.T.); (H.A.W.)
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Gelugor 11800, Penang, Malaysia; (N.M.); (T.P.); (A.M.G.); (C.S.T.); (M.L.T.); (H.A.W.)
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
- Center for Natural Products Research and Drug Discovery (CENAR), Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Gelugor 11800, Penang, Malaysia; (N.M.); (T.P.); (A.M.G.); (C.S.T.); (M.L.T.); (H.A.W.)
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Gelugor 11800, Penang, Malaysia; (N.M.); (T.P.); (A.M.G.); (C.S.T.); (M.L.T.); (H.A.W.)
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Mirzaei S, Gholami MH, Zabolian A, Saleki H, Farahani MV, Hamzehlou S, Far FB, Sharifzadeh SO, Samarghandian S, Khan H, Aref AR, Ashrafizadeh M, Zarrabi A, Sethi G. Caffeic acid and its derivatives as potential modulators of oncogenic molecular pathways: New hope in the fight against cancer. Pharmacol Res 2021; 171:105759. [PMID: 34245864 DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2021.105759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2021] [Revised: 06/18/2021] [Accepted: 07/05/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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As a phenolic acid compound, caffeic acid (CA) can be isolated from different sources such as tea, wine and coffee. Caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE) is naturally occurring derivative of CA isolated from propolis. This medicinal plant is well-known due to its significant therapeutic impact including its effectiveness as hepatoprotective, neuroprotective and anti-diabetic agent. Among them, anti-tumor activity of CA has attracted much attention, and this potential has been confirmed both in vitro and in vivo. CA can induce apoptosis in cancer cells via enhancing ROS levels and impairing mitochondrial function. Molecular pathways such as PI3K/Akt and AMPK with role in cancer progression, are affected by CA and its derivatives in cancer therapy. CA is advantageous in reducing aggressive behavior of tumors via suppressing metastasis by inhibiting epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition mechanism. Noteworthy, CA and CAPE can promote response of cancer cells to chemotherapy, and sensitize them to chemotherapy-mediated cell death. In order to improve capacity of CA and CAPE in cancer suppression, it has been co-administered with other anti-tumor compounds such as gallic acid and p-coumaric acid. Due to its poor bioavailability, nanocarriers have been developed for enhancing its ability in cancer suppression. These issues have been discussed in the present review with a focus on molecular pathways to pave the way for rapid translation of CA for clinical use.
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- Sepideh Mirzaei
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch, Tehran, Iran
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- Young Researchers and Elite Club, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Young Researchers and Elite Club, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Young Researchers and Elite Club, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Young Researchers and Elite Club, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Neyshabur University of Medical Sciences, Neyshabur, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacy, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan 23200, Pakistan
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- Belfer Center for Applied Cancer Science, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA; Vice President at Translational Sciences, Xsphera Biosciences Inc. 6 Tide Street, Boston, MA, 02210, USA
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- Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Sabanci University, Orta Mahalle, Üniversite Caddesi No. 27, Orhanlı, Tuzla, 34956 Istanbul, Turkey; Sabanci University Nanotechnology Research and Application Center (SUNUM), Tuzla, 34956, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Sabanci University Nanotechnology Research and Application Center (SUNUM), Tuzla, 34956, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore; Cancer Translational Research Programme, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
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Oneda E, Abeni C, Zanotti L, Zaina E, Bighè S, Zaniboni A. Chemotherapy-induced neurotoxicity in the treatment of gynecological cancers: State of art and an innovative approach for prevention. World J Clin Oncol 2021; 12:458-467. [PMID: 34189069 PMCID: PMC8223716 DOI: 10.5306/wjco.v12.i6.458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2021] [Revised: 04/29/2021] [Accepted: 06/04/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is a common side effect that occurs in 20% of ovarian cancer patients treated with the combination of carboplatin/paclitaxel (CP). This toxicity is directly correlated with the dose of paclitaxel administered. Several studies have investigated whether different formulations of taxane can induce this side effect at a lower rate, but, unfortunately, no significant improvement was obtained. CIPN can be disabling in the daily lives of patients and can cause dose reduction or early termination of the treatment. Neuropathy can last for months and even years after its onset. Moreover, patients responsive to CP treatment are candidates for a reintroduction of the same drugs when disease relapse occurs, and residual neuropathy can affect the continuation of treatment. There are no approved drugs that mitigate or prevent the onset of CIPN. In this review, we summarize the evidence regarding the incidence of CIPN with different taxane formulations, regimen schedules and prevention systems. In particular, the Hilotherm® Chemo care device is a regional cooling system that lowers the temperature of the hands and feet to reduce the flow of chemotherapy into the capillaries. We used hilotherapy during chemotherapy infusion to prevent the onset of CIPN. Updated data from 44 ovarian cancer patients treated with 6 cycle of CP show that hilotherapy was well tolerated; only two patients (4.5%) stopped hilotherapy because of cold intolerance, and only one patient (2.2%) experienced grade ≥ 2 CIPN.
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- Ester Oneda
- Department of Clinical Oncology, Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia 25124, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia 25124, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia 25124, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia 25124, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia 25124, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia 25124, Italy
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Feng Y, Qin G, Chang S, Jing Z, Zhang Y, Wang Y. Antitumor Effect of Hyperoside Loaded in Charge Reversed and Mitochondria-Targeted Liposomes. Int J Nanomedicine 2021; 16:3073-3089. [PMID: 33953556 PMCID: PMC8091078 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s297716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2020] [Accepted: 04/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Introduction Hyperoside (HYP), a flavonol glycoside compound, has been shown to significantly inhibit the proliferation of malignant tumors. Mitochondria serve as both “energy factories” and “suicide weapon stores” of cells. Targeted delivery of cytotoxic drugs to the mitochondria of tumor cells and tumor vascular cells is a promising strategy to improve the efficacy of chemotherapy. Objective We report a novel dual-functional liposome system possessing both extracellular charge reversal and mitochondrial targeting properties to enhance drug accumulation in mitochondria and trigger apoptosis of cancer cells. Methods L-lysine was used as a linker to connect 2,3-dimethylmaleic anhydride (DMA) and 1,2-distearoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphoethanolamine (DSPE) to yield a new compound, DSPE-Lys-DMA (DLD). Then, DLD was mixed with other commercially available lipids to form charge reversed and mitochondria-targeted liposomes (DLD-Lip). The size, morphology, zeta potential, serum stability, and protein adsorption of the HYP loaded DLD-Lip (HYP/DLD-Lip) were measured. The release profile, cellular uptake, in vitro and in vivo toxicity, and anticancer activity of HYP/DLD-Lip were investigated. Results The results showed that the mean diameter of the liposomes was less than 200 nm. The zeta potential of the liposomes was negative at pH 7.4. However, the zeta potential was positive at weak acidic pH values with the cleavage of the DMA amide. The charge reversion of HYP/DLD-Lip facilitated the cellular internalization and mitochondrial accumulation for enhanced antitumor effect. The strongest tumor growth inhibition (TGI 88.79%) without systemic toxicity was observed in DLD/HYP-Lips-treated CBRH-7919 tumor xenograft BALB/C mice. Conclusion The charge reversed and mitochondria-targeted liposomes represented a promising anticancer drug delivery system for enhanced anticancer therapeutic efficacy.
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- Yufei Feng
- Key Laboratory of Chinese Materia Medica in Ministry of Education, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, Heilongjiang, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Materia Medica in Ministry of Education, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, Heilongjiang, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Materia Medica in Ministry of Education, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, Heilongjiang, People's Republic of China
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- Heilongjiang Provincial Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Harbin, Heilongjiang, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Materia Medica in Ministry of Education, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, Heilongjiang, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Materia Medica in Ministry of Education, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, Heilongjiang, People's Republic of China
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Cuozzo M, Castelli V, Avagliano C, Cimini A, d’Angelo M, Cristiano C, Russo R. Effects of Chronic Oral Probiotic Treatment in Paclitaxel-Induced Neuropathic Pain. Biomedicines 2021; 9:biomedicines9040346. [PMID: 33808052 PMCID: PMC8066538 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines9040346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2021] [Revised: 03/25/2021] [Accepted: 03/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) represents one of the most prevalent and potentially disabling side effects due to the use of anticancer drugs, one of the primary neuropathies detected is peripheral neuropathy induced by administration of taxanes, including paclitaxel. It has been demonstrated that gut microbiota is crucial for the therapeutic effect of chemotherapeutic drugs for inhibiting tumor growth and contributed to the pathogenesis of the CIPN. The use of nutraceuticals has receiving growing attention from the research community due to their phytochemical, biological, and pharmacological properties. It has been demonstrated that probiotic formulations may both reduce inflammation and modulate the expression of pain receptors. Our studies tested the efficacy of a probiotic formulation, SLAB51, in preventing paclitaxel-induced neuropathy. Interestingly, our probiotic formulation was able to keep the gut integrity, preserving its functionality, in CIPN-mice, moreover, it prevented the mechanical and cold hypersensitivity induced in paclitaxel-mice. Additionally, ex-vivo analysis showed that in CIPN-mice the pro-biotic treatment increased the expression of opioid and cannabinoid receptors in spinal cord, it prevented in the reduction in nerve fiber damage in the paws and modulated the serum proinflammatory cytokines concentration. On basis of these data, the use of this specific probiotic formulation may represent a valid adjuvant agent to paclitaxel, useful and not toxic for long-lasting therapies.
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- Mariarosaria Cuozzo
- Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Napoli, Italy; (M.C.); (C.A.); (R.R.)
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- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L’Aquila, 67100 L’Aquila, Italy; (V.C.); (A.C.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Napoli, Italy; (M.C.); (C.A.); (R.R.)
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- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L’Aquila, 67100 L’Aquila, Italy; (V.C.); (A.C.)
- Sbarro Institute for Cancer Research and Molecular Medicine and Center for Biotechnology, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19122, USA
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- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L’Aquila, 67100 L’Aquila, Italy; (V.C.); (A.C.)
- Correspondence: (M.d.); (C.C.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Napoli, Italy; (M.C.); (C.A.); (R.R.)
- Task Force on Microbiome Studies, University of Naples “Federico II”, 80131 Naples, Italy
- Correspondence: (M.d.); (C.C.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Napoli, Italy; (M.C.); (C.A.); (R.R.)
- Task Force on Microbiome Studies, University of Naples “Federico II”, 80131 Naples, Italy
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