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Sunoqrot S, Abu Shalhoob M, Jarrar Y, Hammad AM, Al-Ameer HJ, Al-Awaida W. Nanoencapsulated Curcumin Mitigates Liver Injury and Drug-Metabolizing Enzymes Induction in Diclofenac-Treated Mice. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:7881-7890. [PMID: 38405487 PMCID: PMC10882592 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c07602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2023] [Revised: 01/05/2024] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
Abstract
Curcumin (CUR) is a natural product with known anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and hepatoprotective properties. The aim of this study was to formulate CUR into a polymeric nanoparticle (NP) formulation and examine its potential hepatoprotective activity in an animal model of diclofenac (DIC)-induced hepatotoxicity. CUR was loaded into polymeric NPs composed of poly(ethylene glycol)-polycaprolactone (PEG-PCL). The optimal CUR NPs were evaluated against DIC-induced hepatotoxicity in mice, by studying the histopathological changes and gene expression of drug-metabolizing cyp450 (cyp2c29 and cyp2d9) and ugt (ugt2b1) genes in the livers of the animals. The optimal NPs were around 67 nm in diameter with more than 80% loading efficiency and sustained release. Histological findings of mice livers revealed that CUR NPs exhibited a superior hepatoprotective effect compared to free CUR, and both groups reduced DIC-mediated liver tissue injury. While treatment with DIC alone or with CUR and CUR NPs had no effect on cyp2c29 gene expression, cyp2d9 and ugt2b1 genes were upregulated in the DIC-treated group, and this effect was reversed by CUR both as a free drug and as CUR NPs. Our findings present a promising application for nanoencapsulated CUR in the treatment of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs-induced liver injury and the associated dysregulation in the expression of hepatic drug-metabolizing enzymes.
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- Suhair Sunoqrot
- Department
of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah
University of Jordan, Amman 11733, Jordan
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- Department
of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah
University of Jordan, Amman 11733, Jordan
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- Department
of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Balqa Applied University, Al-Salt 19117, Jordan
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- Department
of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah
University of Jordan, Amman 11733, Jordan
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- Department
of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Amman 19328, Jordan
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- Department
of Biology and Biotechnology, American University
of Madaba, Madaba 17110, Jordan
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Guo F, Du Y, Wang Y, Wang M, Wang L, Yu N, Luo S, Wu F, Yang G. Targeted drug delivery systems for matrix metalloproteinase-responsive anoparticles in tumor cells: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 257:128658. [PMID: 38065446 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128658] [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: 08/31/2023] [Revised: 12/04/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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Nanodrug delivery systems based on tumor microenvironment responses have shown excellent performance in tumor-targeted therapy, given their unique targeting and drug-release characteristics. Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) have been widely explored owing to their high specificity and expression in various tumor microenvironments. The design of an enzyme-sensitive nanodelivery system using MMPs as targeted receptors could markedly improve the performance of drug targeting. The current review focuses on the development and application of MMP-responsive drug carriers, and summarizes the classification of single- and multi-target nanocarriers based on their MMP responsiveness. The potential applications and challenges of this nanodrug delivery system are discussed to provide a reference for designing high-performance nanodrug delivery systems.
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- Fangyuan Guo
- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China; Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Particle Technology, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China; Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Particle Technology, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China.
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Hu Y, Song J, Feng A, Li J, Li M, Shi Y, Sun W, Li L. Recent Advances in Nanotechnology-Based Targeted Delivery Systems of Active Constituents in Natural Medicines for Cancer Treatment. Molecules 2023; 28:7767. [PMID: 38067497 PMCID: PMC10708032 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28237767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2023] [Revised: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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Owing to high efficacy and safety, natural medicines have found their way into the field of cancer therapy over the past few decades. However, the effective ingredients of natural medicines have shortcomings of poor solubility and low bioavailability. Nanoparticles can not only solve the problems above but also have outstanding targeting ability. Targeting preparations can be classified into three levels, which are target tissues, cells, and organelles. On the premise of clarifying the therapeutic purpose of drugs, one or more targeting methods can be selected to achieve more accurate drug delivery and consequently to improve the anti-tumor effects of drugs and reduce toxicity and side effects. The aim of this review is to summarize the research status of natural medicines' nano-preparations in tumor-targeting therapies to provide some references for further accurate and effective cancer treatments.
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- Yu Hu
- School of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Jinan 250355, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Jinan 250355, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Jinan 250355, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Jinan 250355, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Jinan 250355, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Jinan 250355, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Jinan 250355, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Jinan 250355, China
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Polo Fonseca L. From nano to the macro: tuning hierarchical aggregation of thermoresponsive PEG/PCL-based polyurethanes via molar mass/composition control. Macromol Res 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s13233-023-00137-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/12/2023]
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AbstractAmphiphilic hyperbranched polyurethanes (HPUs) based on PEG and PCL are promising for several biomedical applications. However, the lack of control over the molar mass and composition hinders a deep understanding of the aqueous self-assembly of HPUs. In this paper, the control over the HPU molar mass and composition was provided by dynamic urea bond-mediated polymerization (DUBMP), enabling a careful evaluation of their aqueous self-assembly by 1H NMR, DLS, and Cryo-TEM. HPUs containing a single PCL block per chain self-assemble into nanoaggregates (Rh ≈ 10 nm) in water up to its cloud-point temperature (Tcp) of 34 °C. On the other hand, HPUs with more than one PCL block per chain self-assemble into nanoaggregates and their clusters below Tcp. In this case, the solution behavior can be tuned by the HPU molar mass. Increasing $$\overline{{\mathrm{M} }_{\mathrm{w}}}$$
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from 4 to 19 kDa, HPUs of similar composition can form colloidally stable cluster suspensions ($$\overline{{\mathrm{M} }_{\mathrm{w}}}$$
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= 4 kDa) and phase separate into a denser liquid aggregate–cluster phase ($$\overline{{\mathrm{M} }_{\mathrm{w}}}$$
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= 7 kDa) or into a highly viscous aggregate-network phase ($$\overline{{\mathrm{M} }_{\mathrm{w}}}$$
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= 19 kDa). This type of control over the hierarchical aggregation of HPUs was reported for the first time and is interesting for biomedical applications.
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Shen P, Jia Y, Shi S, Sun J, Han X. Analytical and biomedical applications of microfluidics in traditional Chinese medicine research. Trends Analyt Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.trac.2022.116851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Mahdy MAA, Akl MA, Madkour FA. Effect of chitosan and curcumin nanoparticles against skeletal muscle fibrosis at early regenerative stage of glycerol-injured rat muscles. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2022; 23:670. [PMID: 35836166 PMCID: PMC9281067 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-022-05633-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2022] [Accepted: 07/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Introduction Chitosan and curcumin are natural products that have a wide range of beneficial effects including wound healing. However, their high molecular weight and poor water solubility limit their applications. Aims Therefore, the current study aims to evaluate the effects of chitosan (Cs) and curcumin (Cn) nanoparticles (NPs) on fibrosis and regeneration of glycerol-injured muscle. Methods Muscle injury was induced by intramuscular injection of glycerol into the tibialis anterior muscle of rats. Cs-NPs and Cn-NPs were administered at different doses intraperitoneally after injury. Injured muscles were collected at day 7 after injury, and muscle fibrosis and regeneration were assessed. Results The present results revealed that Cs-NPs and Cn-NPs treatment significantly decreased fibrosis index and increased the average myotube diameter with shifting of the distribution of myotube diameters towards larger diameters in a dose-dependent manner. Immunohistochemical analysis revealed that Cs-NPs and Cn-NPs treatment significantly decreased the number of CD-68+ cells and Col-1+ area. Results showed that Cn-NPs had a higher protective effect, in the form of attenuating muscle fibrosis and inflammation, and enhancing muscle regeneration, than that of Cs-NPs. Conclusions To our knowledge, this is the first study to document the effects of Cs-NPs in injured muscles. The results of study might be a novel approach to attenuate muscle fibrosis in humans using curcumin and chitosan nanoparticles.
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- Mohamed A A Mahdy
- Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, South Valley University, Qena, 83523, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy (Boys), Al-Azhar University, Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, South Valley University, Qena, 83523, Egypt
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Martínez-González JDJ, Ríos-Morales SL, Guevara-Flores A, Ramos-Godinez MDP, López-Saavedra A, Rendón JL, Del Arenal Mena IP. Evaluating the effect of curcumin on the metacestode of Taenia crassiceps. Exp Parasitol 2022; 239:108319. [PMID: 35777452 DOI: 10.1016/j.exppara.2022.108319] [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: 05/10/2021] [Revised: 06/14/2022] [Accepted: 06/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Curcumin, a curcuminoid present in the rhizome of the plant Curcuma longa has multiple pharmacological effects including anticarcinogenic and anti-inflammatory properties. This work evaluates the anthelmintic effect of the curcumin molecule (98% pure) on Taenia crassiceps cysticerci viability in vitro. Cysticerci incubated in the presence of increasing concentrations of curcumin showed a dose-dependent mortality correlated with a significant increase in the production of reactive oxygen species and a partial inhibition of thioredoxin-glutathione reductase, the only disulfide reductase present in these parasites. At 500 μM curcumin, a 100% of cysticerci lethality was obtained after 2 h of treatment. These results suggest the curcumin-induced oxidative stress could be in the origin of the anthelminthic effect of curcumin. Mice with cysticerci were injected intraperitoneally with 20, 40, or 60 mM curcumin daily for 30 days. A decrease in the burden of cysticerci (46%) was observed with a 60 mM dose of curcumin, supporting this compound as a potential anthelmintic drug.
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- José de Jesús Martínez-González
- Departamento de Bioquímica, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Apartado Postal 70-159, 04510, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Departamento de Bioquímica, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Apartado Postal 70-159, 04510, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Departamento de Bioquímica, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Apartado Postal 70-159, 04510, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Unidad de Aplicaciones Avanzadas en Microscopía, Instituto Nacional de Cancerología, Red de Apoyo a la Investigación (RAI), 14080, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Unidad de Aplicaciones Avanzadas en Microscopía, Instituto Nacional de Cancerología, Red de Apoyo a la Investigación (RAI), 14080, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Departamento de Bioquímica, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Apartado Postal 70-159, 04510, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Departamento de Bioquímica, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Apartado Postal 70-159, 04510, Mexico City, Mexico.
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Development of PEG-PCL-based polymersomes through design of experiments for co-encapsulation of vemurafenib and doxorubicin as chemotherapeutic drugs. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2021.118166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Gökçe Kocabay Ö, İsmail O. Biodegradable Thermosensitive Injectable Poly(ε-caprolactone)–Poly(ethylene glycol)–Poly(ε-caprolactone) Based Hydrogels for Biomedical Applications. POLYMER SCIENCE SERIES A 2021. [DOI: 10.1134/s0965545x21050072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Guo F, Yu N, Jiao Y, Hong W, Zhou K, Ji X, Yuan H, Wang H, Li A, Wang G, Yang G. Star polyester-based folate acid-targeting nanoparticles for doxorubicin and curcumin co-delivery to combat multidrug-resistant breast cancer. Drug Deliv 2021; 28:1709-1721. [PMID: 34463174 PMCID: PMC8409961 DOI: 10.1080/10717544.2021.1960926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022] Open
Abstract
Chemotherapeutic treatments are indispensable in the treatment of breast cancer. However, the emergence of multidrug-resistance, strong cell toxicity, and poor targeting selection has inhibited their clinical application. In this study, two synergistic drugs, doxorubicin (DOX) and curcumin (CUR), were co-administered to overcome multidrug resistance (MDR). Based on the characteristics of the tumor microenvironment, we developed folic acid-modified nanoparticles ((DOX + CUR)-FA-NPs) based on a star-shaped polyester (FA-TRI-CL) to enhance the tumor targeting selectivity and drug loading (DL) capacity. The (DOX + CUR)-FA-NPs displayed a characteristic spheroid morphology with an ideal diameter (186.52 nm), polydispersity index (0.024), zeta potential (-18.87 mV), and good entrapment efficiency (97.64%/78.13%, DOX/CUR) and DL (20.27%/11.29%, DOX/CUR) values. In vitro pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic experiments demonstrated that the (DOX + CUR)-FA-NPs were gradually released, and they displayed the highest cell apoptosis and cellular uptake in MCF-7/ADR cells. Additionally, in vivo results illustrated that (DOX + CUR)-FA-NPs not only displayed significant tumor targeting and anticancer efficacy, but also induced less pathological damage to the normal tissue. In summary, co-administered DOX and CUR appeared to reverse MDR, and this targeted combinational nanoscale delivery system could thus be a promising carrier for tumor therapies in the future.
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- Fangyuan Guo
- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Taizhou Municipal Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Taizhou, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Taizhou Municipal Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Taizhou, China
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- Zhejiang Share Bio-pharm Co., Ltd, Hangzhou, China
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- Zhejiang Dayang Biotech Group Co., Ltd, Jiande, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China
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Hong W, Guo F, Yu N, Ying S, Lou B, Wu J, Gao Y, Ji X, Wang H, Li A, Wang G, Yang G. A Novel Folic Acid Receptor-Targeted Drug Delivery System Based on Curcumin-Loaded β-Cyclodextrin Nanoparticles for Cancer Treatment. DRUG DESIGN DEVELOPMENT AND THERAPY 2021; 15:2843-2855. [PMID: 34234415 PMCID: PMC8255901 DOI: 10.2147/dddt.s320119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2021] [Accepted: 06/25/2021] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Purpose A novel folate receptor-targeted β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) drug delivery vehicle was constructed to improve the bioavailability, biosafety, and drug loading capacity of curcumin. Controlled release and targeted delivery was achieved by modifying the nanoparticles with folic acid (FA). Methods Folate-conjugated β-CD-polycaprolactone block copolymers were synthesized and characterized. Curcumin-loaded nanoparticles (FA-Cur-NPs) were structured by self-assembly. The physicochemical properties, stability, release behavior and tumor-targeting ability of the fabricated nanoparticles were studied. Results The average particle size and drug loading of FA-Cur-NPs was 151.8 nm and 20.27%, respectively. Moreover, the FA-Cur-NPs exhibited good stability in vitro for 72 h. The drug release profiles showed that curcumin from FA-Cur-NPs was released significantly faster in a pH 6.4 phosphate buffered solution (PBS) than in pH 7.4, indicating that curcumin can be enriched around the tumor site compared with normal cells. Additionally, the internalization of FA-Cur-NPs was aided by FA receptor-mediated endocytosis, and its cytotoxicity was proportional to the cellular uptake efficiency. Furthermore, in vivo studies confirmed that FA-Cur-NPs exhibited marked accumulation in the tumor site and excellent antitumor activity. Conclusion These findings suggest that FA-Cur-NPs are a promising approach for improving cancer therapy through active targeting and controllable release.
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- Weiyong Hong
- Department of Pharmacy, Taizhou Municipal Hospital, Taizhou, 318000, People's Republic of China.,College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Taizhou Municipal Hospital, Taizhou, 318000, People's Republic of China
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- Zhejiang Share Bio-Pharm Co., Ltd, Hangzhou, 310019, People's Republic of China
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- Zhejiang Dayang Biotech Group Co., Ltd, Hangzhou, 311616, People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, People's Republic of China
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Du W, Lu Q, Zhang M, Cao H, Zhang S. Synthesis and Characterization of Folate-Modified Cell Membrane Mimetic Copolymer Micelles for Effective Tumor Cell Internalization. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2021; 4:3246-3255. [PMID: 35014411 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.0c01612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The inefficient targeting and phagocytic clearance of nanodrug delivery systems are two major obstacles in cancer therapy. Here, inspired by the special properties of zwitterionic polymers and folic acid (FA), a partly biodegradable copolymer of FA-modified poly(ε-caprolactone) block poly(2-methacryloxoethyl phosphorylcholine), PCL-b-PMPC-FA, was synthesized via atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) and click reaction. Non-FA-modified copolymer PCL-b-PMPC was also synthesized as a control. The hydrodynamic diameter of the PCL-b-PMPC-FA micelles is 158 nm (PDI 0.261), slightly larger than that of the PCL-b-PMPC micelles (139 nm, PDI 0.242). The drug doxorubicin (DOX) could be entrapped in the micelles, and as the pH decreased from 7.4 to 5.0, DOX release (in vitro) was accelerated. The 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay indicated that both the PCL-b-PMPC and the PCL-b-PMPC-FA micelles showed low toxicity to L929, HeLa, and MCF-7 cells. In addition, the DOX-loaded micelles, PCL-b-PMPC/DOX and PCL-b-PMPC-FA/DOX micelles, exhibited low toxicity to L929 cells but high toxicity to HeLa and MCF-7 cells, especially the PCL-b-PMPC-FA/DOX micelles. HeLa and MCF-7 cell uptakes of the PCL-b-PMPC-FA/DOX micelles were 4.8 and 4.5 times higher than that of the PCL-b-PMPC/DOX micelles, respectively. Therefore, PCL-b-PMPC-FA micelles have great potential for developing drug delivery systems with extended circulation times and tumor-targeting properties.
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- Wei Du
- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule Chemistry of Ministry of Education, National Demonstration Center for Experimental Chemistry Education, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi'an 710127, Shaanxi, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule Chemistry of Ministry of Education, National Demonstration Center for Experimental Chemistry Education, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi'an 710127, Shaanxi, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule Chemistry of Ministry of Education, National Demonstration Center for Experimental Chemistry Education, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi'an 710127, Shaanxi, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule Chemistry of Ministry of Education, National Demonstration Center for Experimental Chemistry Education, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi'an 710127, Shaanxi, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule Chemistry of Ministry of Education, National Demonstration Center for Experimental Chemistry Education, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi'an 710127, Shaanxi, P.R. China
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Amphiphilic polymeric nanoparticles encapsulating curcumin: Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and biocompatibility studies. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2020; 121:111793. [PMID: 33579443 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2020.111793] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2020] [Revised: 11/19/2020] [Accepted: 12/02/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Oxidative stress and inflammation are two related processes common to many diseases. Curcumin is a natural compound with both antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, among others, that is recently being used as a natural occurring product alternative to traditional drugs. However, it has a hydrophobic nature that compromises its solubility in physiological fluids and its circulation time and also presents cytotoxicity problems in its free form, limiting the range of concentrations to be used. In order to overcome these drawbacks and taking advantage of the benefits of nanotechnology, the aim of this work is the development of curcumin loaded polymeric nanoparticles that can provide a controlled release of the drug and enlarge their application in the treatment of inflammatory and oxidative stress related diseases. Specifically, the vehicle is a bioactive terpolymer based on a α-tocopheryl methacrylate, 1-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone and N-vinylcaprolactam. Nanoparticles were obtained by nanoprecipitation and characterized in terms of size, morphology, stability, encapsulation efficiency and drug release. In vitro cellular assays were performed in human articular chondrocyte and RAW 264.7 cultures to assess cytotoxicity, cellular uptake, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. The radical scavenging activity of the systems was confirmed by the DPPH test and the quantification of cellular reactive oxygen species. The anti-inflammatory potential of these systems was demonstrated by the reduction of different pro-inflammatory factors such as IL-8, MCP and MIP in chondrocytes; and nitric oxide, IL-6, TNF-α and MCP-1, among others, in RAW 264.7. Finally, the in vivo biocompatibility was confirmed in a rat model by subcutaneously injecting the nanoparticle dispersions. The reduction of curcumin toxicity and the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and biocompatibility properties open the door to deeper in vitro and in vivo research on these curcumin loaded polymeric nanoparticles to treat inflammation and oxidative stress based diseases.
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Su Z, Lin S, Chang Y, Yeh W, Chu I. Synthesis, characterization, and cytotoxicity of
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diacrylate and agarose interpenetrating network hydrogels for cartilage tissue engineering. J Appl Polym Sci 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/app.49409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Zih‐Cheng Su
- Department of Chemical EngineeringNational Tsing Hua University Hsinchu Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical EngineeringNational Tsing Hua University Hsinchu Taiwan
- Department of Orthopaedic SurgeryChang Gung Memorial Hospital Linkou Taiwan
- Bone and Joint Research CenterChang Gung Memorial Hospital Linkou Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical EngineeringNational Tsing Hua University Hsinchu Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopaedic SurgeryChang Gung Memorial Hospital Linkou Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical EngineeringNational Tsing Hua University Hsinchu Taiwan
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M Luisa DPA, Griselda RM, Valentín ML, Carmina OS, Cristina VM, JJ M, Maykel GT, David QG, Roberto SS, Gerardo LG. Curcumin-loaded poly-ε-caprolactone nanoparticles show antioxidant and cytoprotective effects in the presence of reactive oxygen species. J BIOACT COMPAT POL 2020. [DOI: 10.1177/0883911520921499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Interest in novel delivery systems that improve the cytoprotective and antioxidant effects of natural drugs has been explored recently due to the increase in the incidence of chronic diseases in which oxidation mechanisms are involved. Curcumin is a phenolic compound recently shown to be clinically significant due to its anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and antioxidant properties. However, this molecule possesses a low bioavailability and a high degradation rate in the presence of light. Therefore, we prepared nanoparticles of poly-ε-caprolactone and Pluronic® F-68 as a stabilizer and loaded these with curcumin (Cur–PCL nanoparticles) for antioxidant and cytoprotective applications. The nanoparticles did not induce cell death, but they did reduce cell proliferation without affecting cell migration and cell adhesion. Interestingly, Cur–PCL and poly-ε-caprolactone nanoparticles reduced the oxidative stress induced by hydrogen peroxide and presented a cytoprotective effect. Remarkably, poly-ε-caprolactone nanoparticles showed a decrement of 30% in reactive oxygen species presence compared to the positive control. The decrease of reactive oxygen species derived from the administration of poly-ε-caprolactone nanoparticles could be attributed to the presence of Pluronic® F-68. Taken together, these data indicated that these nanoparticles might have a clinical application in disorders related to reactive oxygen species formation.
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- Del Prado-Audelo M Luisa
- Laboratorio de Tecnología Farmacéutica, Facultad de Estudios Superiores Cuautitlán, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Cuautitlán Izcalli, México
- Departamento de Farmacia, Facultad de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad Universitaria, Ciudad de México, México
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- Instituto de Fisiología Celular, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad Universitaria, Ciudad de México, México
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- Unidad de Ingeniería de Tejidos Terapia Celular y Medicina Regenerativa, Instituto Nacional de Rehabilitación Luis Guillermo Ibarra Ibarra (INR-LGII), Ciudad de México, México
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- Laboratorio de Biotecnología, Instituto Nacional de Rehabilitación Luis Guillermo Ibarra Ibarra (INR-LGII), Ciudad de México, México
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- Laboratorio de Biotecnología, Instituto Nacional de Rehabilitación Luis Guillermo Ibarra Ibarra (INR-LGII), Ciudad de México, México
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- Laboratorio de Medicina Genómica, Departamento de Genómica, Centro Nacional de Investigación y Atención de Quemados (CENIAQ), Instituto Nacional de Rehabilitación-Luis Guillermo Ibarra Ibarra (INR-LGII), Ciudad de México, México
- Escuela de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Departamento de Bioingeniería, Tecnológico de Monterrey Campus Ciudad de México, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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- CONACyT – Laboratorio de Biotecnología, Instituto Nacional de Rehabilitación Luis Guillermo Ibarra Ibarra, Ciudad de México, México
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- Laboratorio de Tecnología Farmacéutica, Facultad de Estudios Superiores Cuautitlán, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Cuautitlán Izcalli, México
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- Unidad de Ingeniería de Tejidos Terapia Celular y Medicina Regenerativa, Instituto Nacional de Rehabilitación Luis Guillermo Ibarra Ibarra (INR-LGII), Ciudad de México, México
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- Departamento de Farmacia, Facultad de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad Universitaria, Ciudad de México, México
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Kadota K, Nogami S, Uchiyama H, Tozuka Y. Controlled release behavior of curcumin from kappa-carrageenan gels with flexible texture by the addition of metal chlorides. Food Hydrocoll 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2019.105564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Guo F, Fu Q, Zhou K, Jin C, Wu W, Ji X, Yan Q, Yang Q, Wu D, Li A, Yang G. Matrix metalloprotein-triggered, cell penetrating peptide-modified star-shaped nanoparticles for tumor targeting and cancer therapy. J Nanobiotechnology 2020; 18:48. [PMID: 32183823 PMCID: PMC7076984 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-020-00595-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2019] [Accepted: 02/18/2020] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Background Specific targeting ability and good cell penetration are two critical requirements of tumor-targeted delivery systems. In the present work, we developed a novel matrix metalloprotein-triggered, cell-penetrating, peptide-modified, star-shaped nanoparticle (NP) based on a functionalized copolymer (MePEG-Peptide-Tri-CL), with the peptide composed of GPLGIAG (matrix metalloprotein-triggered peptide for targeted delivery) and r9 (cell-penetrating peptide for penetration improvement) to enhance its biological specificity and therapeutic effect. Results Based on the in vitro release study, a sustained release profile was achieved for curcumin (Cur) release from the Cur-P-NPs at pH 7.4. Furthermore, the release rate of Cur was accelerated in the enzymatic reaction. MTT assay results indicated that the biocompatibility of polymer NPs (P-NPs) was inversely related to the NP concentration, while the efficiency toward tumor cell inhibition was positively related to the Cur-P-NP concentration. In addition, Cur-P-NPs showed higher fluorescence intensity than Cur-NPs in tumor cells, indicating improved penetration of tumor cells. An in vivo biodistribution study further demonstrated that Cur-P-NPs exhibited stronger targeting to A549 xenografts than to normal tissue. Furthermore, the strongest tumor growth inhibition (76.95%) was observed in Cur-P-NP-treated A549 tumor xenograft nude mice, with slight pulmonary toxicity. Conclusion All results demonstrated that Cur-P-NP is a promising drug delivery system that possesses specific enzyme responsiveness for use in anti-tumor therapy.
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- Fangyuan Guo
- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, #18 Chaowang Road, Hangzhou, 310032, People's Republic Of China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, #18 Chaowang Road, Hangzhou, 310032, People's Republic Of China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, #18 Chaowang Road, Hangzhou, 310032, People's Republic Of China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, #18 Chaowang Road, Hangzhou, 310032, People's Republic Of China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, #18 Chaowang Road, Hangzhou, 310032, People's Republic Of China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, #18 Chaowang Road, Hangzhou, 310032, People's Republic Of China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, #18 Chaowang Road, Hangzhou, 310032, People's Republic Of China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, #18 Chaowang Road, Hangzhou, 310032, People's Republic Of China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, #18 Chaowang Road, Hangzhou, 310032, People's Republic Of China
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- Zhejiang Share Bio-Pharm Co., Ltd, Hangzhou, 310019, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, #18 Chaowang Road, Hangzhou, 310032, People's Republic Of China.
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Luo J, Wu Z, Lu Y, Xiong K, Wen Q, Zhao L, Wang B, Gui Y, Fu S. Intraperitoneal administration of biocompatible hyaluronic acid hydrogel containing multi-chemotherapeutic agents for treatment of colorectal peritoneal carcinomatosis. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 152:718-726. [PMID: 32126201 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.02.326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2019] [Revised: 02/29/2020] [Accepted: 02/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Colorectal peritoneal carcinomatosis (CRPC) is an advanced stage of colorectal cancer (CRC), which significantly decreases patient survival and quality of life. Here, the naturally occurring polysaccharide hyaluronic acid (HA) was used to prepare an injectable hydrogel and simultaneously deliver 5-fluorouracil (5-FU), cisplatin (DDP) and paclitaxel (PTX) microspheres for intraperitoneal CRPC chemotherapy. The drug-loaded HA hydrogel released the drugs in a sustained manner, and showed low toxicity both in vitro and in a mouse model of CRPC. Furthermore, direct injection of the drug-loaded HA hydrogel in the abdominal cavity of tumor-bearing mice significantly decreased tumor growth and liver/lung metastasis, along with decreasing the volume of ascites and inhibiting local intestinal infiltration of the tumor cells. Therefore, this novel multi-drug hydrogel delivery system may effectively clear CRPC tumors without any adverse effects when used in intraperitoneal chemotherapy.
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- Jia Luo
- Department of Oncology, the Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Department of Oncology, the Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Department of Oncology, the Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Department of Oncology, the Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Department of Oncology, the Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Department of Oncology, the Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Department of Oncology, the Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong 637000, China.
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- Department of Oncology, the Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China.
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Gökçe Kocabay Ö, İsmail O. Preparation and optimization of biodegradable self-assembled PCL-PEG-PCL nano-sized micelles for drug delivery systems. INT J POLYM MATER PO 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/00914037.2020.1713784] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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- Özlem Gökçe Kocabay
- Faculty of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering, Yildiz Technical University, İstanbul, Turkey
- T.R. Ministry of Culture and Tourism, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Faculty of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering, Yildiz Technical University, İstanbul, Turkey
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Guo F, Fu Q, Jin C, Ji X, Yan Q, Yang Q, Wu D, Gao Y, Hong W, Li A, Yang G. Dual functional matrix metalloproteinase-responsive curcumin-loaded nanoparticles for tumor-targeted treatment. Drug Deliv 2019; 26:1027-1038. [PMID: 31691601 PMCID: PMC6844435 DOI: 10.1080/10717544.2019.1676843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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The limitations of anticancer drugs, including poor tumor targeting and weak uptake efficiency, are important factors affecting tumor therapy. According to characteristics of the tumor microenvironment, in this study, we aimed to synthesize matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-responsive curcumin (Cur)-loaded nanoparticles (Cur-P-NPs) based on amphiphilic block copolymer (MePEG-peptide-PET-PCL) with MMP-cleavable peptide (GPLGIAGQ) and penetrating peptide (r9), modified to improve tumor targeting and cellular uptake. The average size of Cur-P-NPs was 176.9 nm, with a zeta potential of 8.1 mV, and they showed drug entrapment efficiency and a loading capacity of 87.07% ± 0.63% and 7.44% ± 0.16%, respectively. Furthermore, Cur release from Cur-P-NPs was sustained for 144 h at pH 7.4, and the release rate was accelerated under enzyme reaction condition. The MTT assay demonstrated that free P-NPs had favorable biosafety, and the anti-proliferative activity of Cur-P-NPs was positively correlated with Cur concentration in MCF-7 cells. Additionally, the results of cellular uptake, in vivo pharmacokinetics, and biodistribution showed that Cur-P-NPs had a good effect on cellular uptake and tumor targeting, resulting in the best bioavailability in tumor therapy. Therefore, Cur-P-NPs, as a promising drug delivery system, might lead to a new and efficient route for targeted therapy in clinical practice.
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- Fangyuan Guo
- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China.,Taizhou Municipal Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Taizhou, China
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- Zhejiang Share Bio-pharm Co. Ltd, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China
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Polymeric nanoparticles as carrier for targeted and controlled delivery of anticancer agents. Ther Deliv 2019; 10:527-550. [DOI: 10.4155/tde-2019-0044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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In recent decades, many novel methods by using nanoparticles (NPs) have been investigated for diagnosis, drug delivery and treatment of cancer. Accordingly, the potential of NPs as carriers is very significant for the delivery of anticancer drugs, because cancer treatment with NPs has led to the improvement of some of the drug delivery limitations such as low blood circulation time and bioavailability, lack of water solubility, drug adverse effect. In addition, the NPs protect drugs against enzymatic degradation and can lead to the targeted and/or controlled release of the drug. The present review focuses on the potential of NPs that can help the targeted and/or controlled delivery of anticancer agents for cancer therapy.
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Del Prado-Audelo M, Magaña J, Mejía-Contreras B, Borbolla-Jiménez F, Giraldo-Gomez D, Piña-Barba M, Quintanar-Guerrero D, Leyva-Gómez G. In vitro cell uptake evaluation of curcumin-loaded PCL/F68 nanoparticles for potential application in neuronal diseases. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2019.05.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Selvaraj K, Yoo BK. Curcumin-Loaded Nanostructured Lipid Carrier Modified with Partially Hydrolyzed Ginsenoside. AAPS PharmSciTech 2019; 20:252. [PMID: 31300965 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-019-1467-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2019] [Accepted: 07/01/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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The objective of the present study was to investigate the effect of partially hydrolyzed ginsenoside on the physicochemical properties and in vitro release of curcumin from phospholipid-based nanostructured lipid carrier (NLC). NLC formulas modified with partially hydrolyzed ginsenoside (NLC-PG) were prepared with different amounts of ginsenoside using the conventional hot-melt method. The average particle size of curcumin-loaded NLC-PG ranged from 150 to 200 nm, and polydispersity index was in the range of 0.101-0.177, indicating monodispersed particle size distribution. Optical microscopy showed no sedimentation or recrystallization of curcumin even at 10,000 μg/ml concentration as NLC-PG in distilled water, indicating significantly enhanced solubility. TEM image showed that the nanoparticles were monodispersed with a multilayered core/shell structure. X-ray diffraction and FTIR spectroscopy showed that curcumin was amorphous in the NLC-PG, and there was no interaction between curcumin and the excipients. In vitro release study using simulated gastric/intestinal fluid media revealed that the release rate (Jss) of curcumin from the NLC-PG increased as a function of the ginsenoside content in the lipid carrier. Moreover, the Jss of curcumin kept gradually increasing in the presence of lipase, whereas in the presence of viscozyme, it sharply increased until the ginsenoside content reached 9.09% and subsequently plateaued. Partially hydrolyzed ginsenoside increased the Jss of curcumin from curcumin-loaded NLC-PG and therefore may be useful for improving the bioavailability of curcumin.
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Wu W, Wu J, Fu Q, Jin C, Guo F, Yan Q, Yang Q, Wu D, Yang Y, Yang G. Elaboration and characterization of curcumin-loaded Tri-CL-mPEG three-arm copolymeric nanoparticles by a microchannel technology. Int J Nanomedicine 2019; 14:4683-4695. [PMID: 31308653 PMCID: PMC6615023 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s198217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2018] [Accepted: 05/08/2019] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Purpose: Clinical applications of curcumin (Cur) have been greatly restricted due to its low solubility and poor systemic bioavailability. Three-arm amphiphilic copolymer tricarballylic acid-poly (ε-caprolactone)-methoxypolyethylene glycol (Tri-CL-mPEG) nanoparticles (NPs) were designed to improve the solubility and bioavailability of Cur. The present study adopted a microchannel system to precisely control the preparation of self-assembly polymeric NPs via liquid flow-focusing and gas displacing method. Methods: The amphiphilic three-arm copolymer Tri-CL-mPEG was synthesized and self-assembled into nearly spherical NPs, yielding Cur encapsulated into NP cores (Cur-NPs). The obtained NPs were evaluated for physicochemical properties, morphology, toxicity, cellular uptake by A549 cells, release in vitro, biodistribution, and pharmacokinetics in vivo. Results: Rapidly fabricated and isodispersed Cur-NPs prepared by this method had an average diameter of 116±3 nm and a polydispersity index of 0.197±0.008. The drug loading capacity and entrapment efficiency of Cur-NPs were 5.58±0.23% and 91.42±0.39%, respectively. In vitro release experiments showed sustained release of Cur, with cumulative release values of 40.1% and 66.1% at pH 7.4 and pH 5.0, respectively, after 10 days post-incubation. The results of cellular uptake, biodistribution, and in vivo pharmacokinetics experiments demonstrated that Cur-NPs exhibited better biocompatibility and bioavailability, while additionally enabling greater cellular uptake and prolonged circulation with possible spleen, lung, and kidney targeting effects when compared to the properties of free Cur. Conclusion: These results indicate that Tri-CL-mPEG NPs are promising in clinical applications as a controllable delivery system for hydrophobic drugs.
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- Wenchao Wu
- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, People's Republic of China.,Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Particle Technology, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, People's Republic of China.,Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Particle Technology, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, People's Republic of China.,Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Particle Technology, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, People's Republic of China.,Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Particle Technology, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, People's Republic of China.,Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Particle Technology, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, People's Republic of China.,Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Particle Technology, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, People's Republic of China.,Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Particle Technology, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, People's Republic of China
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Similarities between homopolymers and triblock copolymers derived from poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) macrodiols (HOPCL–E–PCLOH and HOPCL–PEG–PCLOH) and their poly(ester-ether-urethanes): synthesis and characterization. CHEMICAL PAPERS 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s11696-019-00683-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Obeid MA, Khadra I, Albaloushi A, Mullin M, Alyamani H, Ferro VA. Microfluidic manufacturing of different niosomes nanoparticles for curcumin encapsulation: Physical characteristics, encapsulation efficacy, and drug release. BEILSTEIN JOURNAL OF NANOTECHNOLOGY 2019; 10:1826-1832. [PMID: 31579065 PMCID: PMC6753676 DOI: 10.3762/bjnano.10.177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2019] [Accepted: 08/16/2019] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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Curcumin, a natural chemical compound found in Curcuma longa that has been used in antitumor and anti-inflammation applications, exhibits very limited water solubility and rapid in vivo degradation, which limits its clinical application. To overcome these limitations, niosome nanoparticles were prepared by microfluidic mixing for curcumin encapsulation. Niosome nanoparticles are lipid-based, and composed of non-ionic surfactants with cholesterol orientated into a membrane bilayer structure. Two different non-ionic surfactants were used and the mixing parameters were varied to optimize the characteristics of the prepared niosomes. The prepared niosomes had an average particle size of 70-230 nm depending on the type of non-ionic surfactant used and the mixing parameter. Moreover, all prepared niosomes were monodisperse with an average polydispersity index ranging from 0.07 to 0.3. All prepared niosomes were spherical as demonstrated by transmission electron microscopy. Curcumin was encapsulated with a maximum encapsulation efficiency of around 60% using Tween 85 as the non-ionic surfactant. Niosomes prepared by microfluidic mixing provided a controlled release of curcumin, as indicated by the release profile of curcumin, improving its therapeutic capability. These results demonstrate that niosomes prepared by microfluidic mixing to encapsulate curcumin are a promising delivery system to reach target cells.
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- Mohammad A Obeid
- Department of pharmaceutical sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan
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- Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Strathclyde, 161 Cathedral Street, G4 0RE Glasgow, United Kingdom
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- Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Strathclyde, 161 Cathedral Street, G4 0RE Glasgow, United Kingdom
- Oman College of Health Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Muscat, Oman
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- Institute of Infection Immunity and Inflammation, College of MVLS, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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- Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Strathclyde, 161 Cathedral Street, G4 0RE Glasgow, United Kingdom
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- Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Strathclyde, 161 Cathedral Street, G4 0RE Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Chen R, Wulff JE, Moffitt MG. Microfluidic Processing Approach to Controlling Drug Delivery Properties of Curcumin-Loaded Block Copolymer Nanoparticles. Mol Pharm 2018; 15:4517-4528. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.8b00529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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- Ruyao Chen
- Department of Chemistry, University of Victoria, P.O. Box 3065, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada V8W 3V6
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Victoria, P.O. Box 3065, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada V8W 3V6
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Victoria, P.O. Box 3065, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada V8W 3V6
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Guo F, Wu J, Wu W, Huang D, Yan Q, Yang Q, Gao Y, Yang G. PEGylated self-assembled enzyme-responsive nanoparticles for effective targeted therapy against lung tumors. J Nanobiotechnology 2018; 16:57. [PMID: 30012166 PMCID: PMC6048871 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-018-0384-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2018] [Accepted: 07/06/2018] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
Abstract
Background Matrix-metalloproteinases, which are overexpressed in many types of cancer, can be applied to improve the bioavailability of chemotherapeutic drugs and guide therapeutic targeting. Thus, we aimed to develop enzyme-responsive nanoparticles based on a functionalized copolymer (mPEG-Peptide-PCL), which was sensitive to matrix metalloproteinase, as smart drug vesicles for enhanced biological specificity and reduced side effects. Results The rate of in vitro curcumin (Cur) release from Cur-P-NPs was not markedly accelerated in weakly acidic tumor microenvironment, indicating a stable intracellular concentration and a consistent therapeutic effect. Meanwhile, P-NPs and Cur-P-NPs displayed prominent biocompatibility, biostability, and inhibition efficiency in tumor cells. In addition, Cur-P-NPs showed higher fluorescence intensity than Cur-NPs in tumor cells, implying enhanced cell permeability and targeting ability. Moreover, the internalization and intracellular transport of Cur-P-NPs were mainly via macropinocytosis. Studies of pharmacodynamics and cellular uptake in vitro and biodistribution in vivo demonstrated that Cur-P-NPs had stronger target efficiency and therapeutic effect than Cur-DMSO and Cur-NPs in tumor tissue. Conclusion Results indicate that Cur-P-NPs can be employed for active targeted drug delivery in cancer treatment and other biomedical applications. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12951-018-0384-8) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Fangyuan Guo
- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, #18 Chaowang Road, Hangzhou, 310032, People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, #18 Chaowang Road, Hangzhou, 310032, People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, #18 Chaowang Road, Hangzhou, 310032, People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, #18 Chaowang Road, Hangzhou, 310032, People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, #18 Chaowang Road, Hangzhou, 310032, People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, #18 Chaowang Road, Hangzhou, 310032, People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, #18 Chaowang Road, Hangzhou, 310032, People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, #18 Chaowang Road, Hangzhou, 310032, People's Republic of China.
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Uchiyama H, Nogami S, Katayama K, Hayashi K, Kadota K, Tozuka Y. Jelly containing composite based on α-glucosyl stevia and polyvinylpyrrolidone: Improved dissolution property of curcumin. Eur J Pharm Sci 2018; 117:48-54. [PMID: 29428541 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2018.02.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2017] [Revised: 01/23/2018] [Accepted: 02/07/2018] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Nosrati H, Adinehvand R, Manjili HK, Rostamizadeh K, Danafar H. Synthesis, characterization, and kinetic release study of methotrexate loaded mPEG–PCL polymersomes for inhibition of MCF-7 breast cancer cell line. Pharm Dev Technol 2018; 24:89-98. [DOI: 10.1080/10837450.2018.1425433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Hamed Nosrati
- Department of Pharmaceutical Biomaterials, School of Pharmacy, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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- School of Pharmacy, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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- Cancer Gene Therapy Research Center, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
- Department of Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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- Zanjan Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology Research Center, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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- Cancer Gene Therapy Research Center, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
- Department of Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
- Zanjan Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology Research Center, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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