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Li Y, Fu J, Hou H, Tang W, Liu Z, Gao D, Zhao F, Gao X, Sun F, Tan H. Chondroitin sulfate-modified antiangiogenic peptide conjugate induces cell apoptosis via the mitochondria-mediated pathway to perform antitumor activity. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 262:129671. [PMID: 38423906 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.129671] [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: 10/25/2023] [Revised: 01/07/2024] [Accepted: 01/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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Tumor growth and metastasis heavily rely on angiogenesis, crucial for solid tumor development. Inhibiting angiogenesis associated with tumors emerges as a potent therapeutic approach. Our previous work synthesized the chondroitin sulfate-modified antiangiogenic peptide CS-ES2-AF (CS-EA), which exhibited better antiangiogenic activity, longer half-life, and more robust targeting. In this work, we further evaluated the stability in vitro, cellular uptake mechanism, cell apoptosis mechanism, antitumor activity in vivo, and safety of CS-EA. The stability of CS-EA was consistently superior to that of EA at different temperatures and in different pH ranges. Furthermore, CS-EA mainly entered EAhy926 cells through the clathrin-mediated endocytosis pathway. CS-EA inhibited endothelial cell proliferation, and induced cell apoptosis through downregulating the Bcl-2, reducing mitochondria membrane potential, upregulating cytochrome c, Caspase 3, and reactive oxygen species levels. CS-EA showed better antitumor activity in the B16 xenografted tumor model, with a tumor inhibition rate 1.92 times higher than EA. Simultaneously, it was observed that CS-EA did not cause any harmful effects on the vital organs of the mice. These findings indicate that CS-EA holds significant promise for the treatment of tumors.
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- Yan Li
- National Glycoengineering Research Center, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China; NMPA Key Laboratory for Quality Research and Evaluation of Carbohydrate-Based Medicine, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China; Shandong Provincial Technology Innovation Center of Carbohydrate, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China
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- National Glycoengineering Research Center, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China; NMPA Key Laboratory for Quality Research and Evaluation of Carbohydrate-Based Medicine, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China; Shandong Provincial Technology Innovation Center of Carbohydrate, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China
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- National Glycoengineering Research Center, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China; NMPA Key Laboratory for Quality Research and Evaluation of Carbohydrate-Based Medicine, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China; Shandong Provincial Technology Innovation Center of Carbohydrate, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China
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- National Glycoengineering Research Center, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China; NMPA Key Laboratory for Quality Research and Evaluation of Carbohydrate-Based Medicine, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China; Shandong Provincial Technology Innovation Center of Carbohydrate, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China
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- National Glycoengineering Research Center, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China; NMPA Key Laboratory for Quality Research and Evaluation of Carbohydrate-Based Medicine, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China; Shandong Provincial Technology Innovation Center of Carbohydrate, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China
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- National Glycoengineering Research Center, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China; NMPA Key Laboratory for Quality Research and Evaluation of Carbohydrate-Based Medicine, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China; Shandong Provincial Technology Innovation Center of Carbohydrate, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China
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- National Glycoengineering Research Center, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China; NMPA Key Laboratory for Quality Research and Evaluation of Carbohydrate-Based Medicine, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China; Shandong Provincial Technology Innovation Center of Carbohydrate, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China
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- National Glycoengineering Research Center, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China; NMPA Key Laboratory for Quality Research and Evaluation of Carbohydrate-Based Medicine, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China; Shandong Provincial Technology Innovation Center of Carbohydrate, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China
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- National Glycoengineering Research Center, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China; NMPA Key Laboratory for Quality Research and Evaluation of Carbohydrate-Based Medicine, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China; Shandong Provincial Technology Innovation Center of Carbohydrate, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China.
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- National Glycoengineering Research Center, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China; NMPA Key Laboratory for Quality Research and Evaluation of Carbohydrate-Based Medicine, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China; Shandong Provincial Technology Innovation Center of Carbohydrate, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China.
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Yang Y, Chen CF, Guo FF, Gu YQ, Liang H, Chen ZF. In vitro and in vivo antitumor activities of Ru and Cu complexes with terpyridine derivatives as ligands. J Inorg Biochem 2023; 246:112284. [PMID: 37327592 DOI: 10.1016/j.jinorgbio.2023.112284] [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: 01/27/2023] [Revised: 05/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Six terpyridine ligands(L1-L6) with chlorophenol or bromophenol moiety were obtained to prepare metal terpyridine derivatives complexes: [Ru(L1)(DMSO)Cl2] (1), [Ru(L2)(DMSO)Cl2] (2), [Ru(L3)(DMSO)Cl2] (3), [Cu(L4)Br2]·DMSO (4), Cu(L5)Br2 (5), and [Cu(L6)Br2]⋅CH3OH (6). The complexes were fully characterized. Ru complexes 1-3 showed low cytotoxicity against the tested cell lines. Cu complexes 4-6 exhibited higher cytotoxicity against several tested cancer cell lines compared to their ligands and cisplatin, and lower toxicity towards normal human cells. Copper(II) complexes 4-6 arrested T-24 cell cycle in G1 phase. The mechanism studies indicated that complexes 4-6 accumulated in mitochondria of T-24 cells and caused significant reduction of the mitochondrial membrane potential, increase of the intracellular ROS levels and the release of Ca2+, and the activation of the Caspase cascade, finally inducing apoptosis. Animal studies showed that complex 6 obviously inhibited the tumor growth in a mouse xenograft model bearing T-24 tumor cells without significant toxicity.
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- Yang Yang
- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources (Ministry of Education of China), Collaborative Innovation Center for Guangxi Ethnic Medicine, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin 541004, China; Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Guilin Normal College, Guilin 541004, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources (Ministry of Education of China), Collaborative Innovation Center for Guangxi Ethnic Medicine, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin 541004, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources (Ministry of Education of China), Collaborative Innovation Center for Guangxi Ethnic Medicine, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin 541004, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources (Ministry of Education of China), Collaborative Innovation Center for Guangxi Ethnic Medicine, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin 541004, China; School of Environment and Life Science, Nanning Normal University, Nanning 530001, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources (Ministry of Education of China), Collaborative Innovation Center for Guangxi Ethnic Medicine, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin 541004, China.
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources (Ministry of Education of China), Collaborative Innovation Center for Guangxi Ethnic Medicine, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin 541004, China.
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Chopra H, Verma R, Kaushik S, Parashar J, Madan K, Bano A, Bhardwaj R, Pandey P, Kumari B, Purohit D, Kumar M, Bhatia S, Rahman MH, Mittal V, Singh I, Kaushik D. Cyclodextrin-Based Arsenal for Anti-Cancer Treatments. Crit Rev Ther Drug Carrier Syst 2023; 40:1-41. [PMID: 36734912 DOI: 10.1615/critrevtherdrugcarriersyst.2022038398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Anti-cancer drugs are mostly limited in their use due to poor physicochemical and biopharmaceutical properties. Their lower solubility is the most common hurdle limiting their use upto their potential. In the recent years, the cyclodextrin (CD) complexation have emerged as existing approach to overcome the problem of poor solubility. CD-based nano-technological approaches are safe, stable and showed well in vivo tolerance and greater payload for encapsulation of hydrophobic drugs for the targeted delivery. They are generally chosen due to their ability to get self-assembled to form liposomes, nanoparticles, micelles and nano-sponges etc. This review paper describes a birds-eye view of the various CD-based nano-technological approaches applied for the delivery of anti-cancer moieties to the desired target such as CD based liposomes, niosomes, niosoponges, micelles, nanoparticles, monoclonal antibody, magnetic nanoparticles, small interfering RNA, nanorods, miscellaneous formulation of anti-cancer drugs containing CD. Moreover, the author also summarizes the various shortcomings of such a system and their way ahead.
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- Hitesh Chopra
- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Punjab 140401, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, G.D. Goenka University, Sohna Road, Gurugram 122103, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak 124001, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak 124001, India
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- Lloyd Institute of Management and Technology (Pharm), Knowledge Park, Greater Noida, U.P., India
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- Centre for Medical Biotechnology, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak 124001, India
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- Centre for Medical Biotechnology, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak 124001, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Gurugram University, Gurugram 122413, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Indira Gandhi University, Meerpur, Rewari, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Indira Gandhi University, Meerpur, Rewari, India
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- M.M. College of Pharmacy, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana, Ambala 133207, Haryana, India
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- Natural and Medical Sciences Research Center, University of Nizwa, Nizwa, Sultanate of Oman; School of Health Science, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248007, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, Southeast University, Banani, Dhaka 1213, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak 124001, India
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- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Punjab 140401, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak 124001, India
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Zhao B, Gu Z, Zhang Y, Li Z, Cheng L, Li C, Hong Y. Starch-based carriers of paclitaxel: A systematic review of carriers, interactions, and mechanisms. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 291:119628. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.119628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2022] [Revised: 05/13/2022] [Accepted: 05/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Gu G, Jiang M, Hu H, Qiao W, Jin H, Hou T, Tao K. Neochamaejasmin B extracted from Stellera chamaejasme L. induces apoptosis through caspase-10-dependent way in insect neuronal cells. ARCHIVES OF INSECT BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2022; 110:e21892. [PMID: 35478464 DOI: 10.1002/arch.21892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2021] [Revised: 02/09/2022] [Accepted: 03/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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To explore the toxicity mechanisms of neochamaejasmin B (NCB) extracted from Stellera chamaejasme L., we first evaluated its cytotoxicity in neuronal cells of Helicoverpa zea (AW1 cells). NCB inhibited cell growth and was cytotoxic to AW1 cells in a dose-dependent manner. Further, transmission electron microscopy (TEM) was used to analyze the microstructure, and typical apoptotic characteristics were observed in AW1 cells treated with NCB. Moreover, the NCB-induced apoptosis was dose dependent. Subsequently, we explored the mechanism of apoptosis. A decline in the mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) was found. Also, the levels of Bax were increased with increases in drug concentration, but there was no statistical difference in Bcl-2 levels at different NCB doses. Caspase-3 and caspase-10 activity was increased. These findings confirmed that NCB induced apoptosis in AW1 cells through a caspase-10-dependent mechanism. The results provide the basic information needed for understanding the toxicity and mechanisms of action of NCB, which could potentially be used to develop NCB as a new insecticide.
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- Guirong Gu
- Key Laboratory of Bio-Resource and Eco-Environment of Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Resource and Eco-Environment of Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Resource and Eco-Environment of Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Resource and Eco-Environment of Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Resource and Eco-Environment of Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Resource and Eco-Environment of Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Resource and Eco-Environment of Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, P.R. China
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Micheli L, Collodel G, Moretti E, Noto D, Menchiari A, Cerretani D, Crispino S, Signorini C. Redox imbalance induced by docetaxel in the neuroblastoma SH-SY5Y cells: a study of docetaxel-induced neuronal damage. Redox Rep 2021; 26:18-28. [PMID: 33563132 PMCID: PMC7889094 DOI: 10.1080/13510002.2021.1884802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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Objectives In cancer survivors, chemotherapy-associated adverse neurological effects are described as side effects in non-targeted tissue. We investigated the role of redox-imbalance in neuronal damage by a relative low dose of Docetaxel (DTX). Methods The neuroblastoma cells (SH-SY5Y cells) were exposed to DTX at a dose of 1.25 nM for 6 h. Antioxidant defenses (i.e. ascorbic acid, glutathione, and catalase) and lipid oxidation products (i.e. F2-isoprostanes) were evaluated. To investigate cell ultrastructure and tubulin localisation, transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and immunofluorescence techniques were applied. Results In the SH-SY5Y cells, DTX induced a significant reduction of total glutathione (P < 0.001) and ascorbic acid (P < 0.05), and an increase in both total F2-Isoprostanes (P < 0.05) and catalase activity (P < 0.05), as compared to untreated cells. Additionally, TEM showed a significant increase in cells with apoptotic characteristics. Immunolocalisation of tubulin showed a compromised cytoskeletal organisation. Discussion The investigated sublethal dose of DTX, to which non-targeted cells may be exposed throughout the duration of chemotherapy treatment, induces a redox imbalance resulting in a specific modulation of the antioxidant response. This study provides new insights into DTX-induced cellular mechanisms useful for evaluating whether the concomitant use of antioxidants associated with chemotherapy mitigates chemotherapy side effects in cancer survivors.
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- Lucia Micheli
- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Neurosciences, University of Siena, Siena, Italy
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- Department of Molecular and Developmental Medicine, University of Siena, Siena, Italy
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- Department of Molecular and Developmental Medicine, University of Siena, Siena, Italy
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- Department of Molecular and Developmental Medicine, University of Siena, Siena, Italy
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- Department of Business and Law, University of Siena, Siena, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Neurosciences, University of Siena, Siena, Italy
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- Department of Molecular and Developmental Medicine, University of Siena, Siena, Italy
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Chen XY, Yang HW, Chi SM, Yue LL, Ruan Q, Lei Z, Zhu HY, Zhao Y. Solubility and biological activity enhancement of docetaxel via formation of inclusion complexes with three alkylenediamine-modified β-cyclodextrins. RSC Adv 2021; 11:6292-6303. [PMID: 35423130 PMCID: PMC8694830 DOI: 10.1039/d0ra09720a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2020] [Accepted: 01/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Docetaxel (DTX) is an effective and commonly used chemotherapeutic drug for cancer. However, its efficacy is greatly compromised because of its toxicity and poor water solubility. In order to overcome these disadvantages, three inclusion complexes between DTX and alkylenediamine-modified β-cyclodextrins (H1-3) with ethylene, propylene and butylene segments were prepared and characterized. The phase solubility studies demonstrated that the stoichiometry of the inclusion complexes between H1-3 and DTX were 1 : 1. The binding abilities of host H1-3 towards DTX decrease in the following order: H3 > H2 > H1, which had good consistency with the decreasing alkylene lengths of these hosts. The water solubility of DTX is remarkably increased 216, 242 and 253 times after forming inclusion complexes with H1-3, respectively. In vitro release studies of DTX from H1-3/DTX into NaAc-HAc buffer solution (pH 5.0) or PBS (pH 7.4) exhibited a preliminary stage burst effect and followed by a slow drug release. The cytotoxicity studies revealed that the H1-3/DTX inclusion complexes exhibited better cytotoxicity profiles against MCF-7, SW480 and A-549 cells than that of DTX. Furthermore, compared with the treatment of DTX, the H1/DTX inclusion complex significantly increased the cell apoptosis percentage from 17.2% to 30.2% (5 μg mL-1), 19.0% to 31.0% (10 μg mL-1), and 19.3% to 32.2% (15 μg mL-1), respectively. These results will provide useful information for H1-3/DTX inclusion complexes as safe and efficient anticancer drug formulations.
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- Xiang-Yu Chen
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yunnan Normal University Kunming 650500 People's Republic of China +86 871 65941089
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yunnan Normal University Kunming 650500 People's Republic of China +86 871 65941089
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yunnan Normal University Kunming 650500 People's Republic of China +86 871 65941089
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yunnan Normal University Kunming 650500 People's Republic of China +86 871 65941089
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yunnan Normal University Kunming 650500 People's Republic of China +86 871 65941089
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- Guangdong Goodscend Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd Shantou 515098 People's Republic of China
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- Guangdong Goodscend Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd Shantou 515098 People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yunnan Normal University Kunming 650500 People's Republic of China +86 871 65941089
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Tao J, Diao L, Chen F, Shen A, Wang S, Jin H, Cai D, Hu Y. pH-Sensitive Nanoparticles Codelivering Docetaxel and Dihydroartemisinin Effectively Treat Breast Cancer by Enhancing Reactive Oxidative Species-Mediated Mitochondrial Apoptosis. Mol Pharm 2020; 18:74-86. [PMID: 33084332 DOI: 10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.0c00432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Tumor growth and metastasis are the major causes of high mortality in breast cancer. We previously constructed pH-sensitive nanoparticles (D/D NPs) for the codelivery of docetaxel (DTX) and dihydroartemisinin (DHA) and demonstrated that D/D NPs showed anticancer activity in breast cancer cells in vitro. The present study further investigated the therapeutic effect of D/D NPs on orthotopic breast cancer in vivo and examined the antitumor mechanism of D/D NPs. D/D NPs significantly increased the apoptosis of 4T1 cells with a synergistic effect of DTX and DHA. D/D NPs increased reactive oxygen species, reduced mitochondrial membrane potential, increased the expression of p53, and induced cytochrome c release into the cytoplasm to activate caspase-3. In an orthotopic metastatic breast cancer mouse model derived from 4T1 cells, D/D NPs inhibited tumor growth and prevented lung metastasis due to the synergistic effect of DTX and DHA. No distinct changes were observed in the histology of major organs. These results indicate that pH-sensitive D/D NP-based combination therapy may be a promising strategy for the treatment of metastatic breast cancers via the ROS-mediated mitochondrial apoptosis pathway.
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- Jin Tao
- Zhejiang Pharmaceutical College, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315100, China.,School of Pharmacy, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, China
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- Zhejiang Pharmaceutical College, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315100, China.,School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China
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- Zhejiang Pharmaceutical College, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315100, China
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- The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland 4072, Australia
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- Zhejiang Pharmaceutical College, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315100, China
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- Zhejiang Pharmaceutical College, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315100, China
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- Zhejiang Pharmaceutical College, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315100, China
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- Zhejiang Pharmaceutical College, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315100, China.,School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China
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Massoumi B, Taghavi N, Ghamkhari A. Synthesis of a new biodegradable system based on β-cyclodextrin/iron oxide nanocomposite: application for delivery of docetaxel. Polym Bull (Berl) 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s00289-020-03254-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Babu Varukattu N, Lin W, Vivek R, Rejeeth C, Sabarathinam S, Yao Z, Zhang H. Targeted and Intrinsic Activity of HA-Functionalized PEI-Nanoceria as a Nano Reactor in Potential Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Treatment. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2020; 3:186-196. [PMID: 35019435 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.9b00577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Although there has been considerable achievement in the field of breast cancer therapeutics, tackling the disturbing issue of highly potent triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) still remains a hurdle in cancer therapeutics. Here, for the first time we propose a poly(ethylenimine) (PEI)-mediated approach for the synthesis of hyaluronic acid (HA) tagged cerium oxide nanoparticles (CePEI-NPs) as a therapeutic agent in TNBC. Primarily, the formulated HA-CePEI-NPs upon treatment displayed superior anticancer effect by exhibiting the loss of mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP). These particles acted as a nano reactor by the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) during the treatment. We further evaluated the caspase activity which divulgated the activation of caspases-3 and -9 while there was a decrease in the level of Bcl-2. The treatment also resulted in the release of cytochrome c (Cyt c), and in addition, features such as pynknosis and G2/M phase arrest were also noted. Hence the nano reactor property of nano ceria in activating mitochondrial-mediated intrinsic apoptosis highlights its promising role as a nano drug for therapeutic applications in TNBC.
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- Nipun Babu Varukattu
- Cancer Research Center, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong 515041,China
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- Cancer Research Center, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong 515041,China
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- Bio-nano Therapeutics Research Laboratory, School of Life Sciences, Department of Zoology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore 641046, India
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Bioprocess and Biomaterials Laboratory, Department of Microbial Biotechnology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore 641046, India
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- Institute of Precision Cancer and Pathology, Jinan University Medical College, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510632, China
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- Institute of Precision Cancer and Pathology, Jinan University Medical College, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510632, China
- Cancer Research Center, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong 515041,China
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Dong XD, Yu J, Meng FQ, Feng YY, Ji HY, Liu A. Antitumor effects of seleno-short-chain chitosan (SSCC) against human gastric cancer BGC-823 cells. Cytotechnology 2019; 71:1095-1108. [PMID: 31598888 DOI: 10.1007/s10616-019-00347-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2018] [Accepted: 09/24/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Seleno-short-chain chitosan (SSCC) is a derivative of chitosan. In the present study, we sought to investigate the underlying antitumor mechanism of SSCC on human gastric cancer BGC-823 cells in vitro. MTT assay suggested that SSCC exhibited a dose-dependent inhibitory effect on the proliferation of BGC-823 cells. We found the SSCC-treated cells showed typical morphological characteristics of apoptosis in a dose dependent manner by observing on microscope. Annexin V-FITC/PI double staining and cell cycle assay identified that SSCC could induce BGC-823 cells apoptosis by triggering G2/M phase arrest. Our research provided the first evidence that SSCC could effectively induce the apoptosis of BGC-823 cells via an intrinsic mitochondrial pathway, as indicated by inducing the disruption of mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP), the excessive accumulation of reactive oxidative species (ROS), the increase of Bax/Bcl-2 ratio and the activation of caspase 3, caspase 9 and cytochrome C (Cyt-C) in BGC-823 cells. These combined results clearly indicated that SSCC could induce BGC-823 cells apoptosis by the involvement of mitochondrial signaling pathway, which provided precise experimental evidence for SSCC as a potential agent in the prevention and treatment of human gastric cancer.
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- Xiao-Dan Dong
- Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Ministry of Education, College of Food Engineering and Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, 300457, China.,QingYunTang Biotech (Beijing) Co., Ltd, No. 14, Zhonghe Street, Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, Beijing, 100176, China
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- Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Ministry of Education, College of Food Engineering and Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, 300457, China.,QingYunTang Biotech (Beijing) Co., Ltd, No. 14, Zhonghe Street, Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, Beijing, 100176, China
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- Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Ministry of Education, College of Food Engineering and Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, 300457, China.,QingYunTang Biotech (Beijing) Co., Ltd, No. 14, Zhonghe Street, Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, Beijing, 100176, China
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- Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Ministry of Education, College of Food Engineering and Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, 300457, China.,QingYunTang Biotech (Beijing) Co., Ltd, No. 14, Zhonghe Street, Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, Beijing, 100176, China
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- Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Ministry of Education, College of Food Engineering and Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, 300457, China.,QingYunTang Biotech (Beijing) Co., Ltd, No. 14, Zhonghe Street, Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, Beijing, 100176, China
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- Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Ministry of Education, College of Food Engineering and Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, 300457, China. .,Tianjin Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, School of Food Engineering and Biological Technology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, No. 29, 13th Avenue, Tianjin Economic and Technological Development Zone, Tianjin, 300457, China.
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Zagami R, Rapozzi V, Piperno A, Scala A, Triolo C, Trapani M, Xodo LE, Monsù Scolaro L, Mazzaglia A. Folate-Decorated Amphiphilic Cyclodextrins as Cell-Targeted Nanophototherapeutics. Biomacromolecules 2019; 20:2530-2544. [PMID: 31241900 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.9b00306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Nowadays, active targeting of nanotherapeutics is a challenging issue. Here, we propose a rational design of a ternary nanoassembly (SAP) composed of nonionic amphiphilic β-cyclodextrins (amphiphilic CD) incorporating pheophorbide (Pheo) as a phototherapeutic and an adamantanyl-folic acid conjugate (Ada-FA) to target tumor cells overexpressing α-folate receptor (FR-α(+)). Dynamic light scattering and ζ-potential pointed out the presence of nanoassemblies bearing a negative surface charge (ζ = -51 mV). Morphology of SAP was investigated by atomic force microscopy and microphotoluminescence, indicating the presence of highly emissive near-spherical assemblies of about 280 nm in size. Complementary spectroscopic techniques such as ROESY-NMR, UV/vis and steady-state fluorescence revealed that the folic acid protrudes out of amphiphilic CD rims, prone for recognition with FR-α. Pheo was strongly loaded in the nanoassembly mostly in monomeric form, thus generating singlet oxygen (1O2) and consequentely showing phototherapeutic action. SAP remained stable until 2 weeks in aqueous solutions. Stability studies in biologically relevant media pointed out the ability of SAP to interact with serum proteins by means of the oligoethylenglycole fringe, without destabilization. Release experiments demonstrated the sustained release of Pheo from SAP in environments mimiking physiological conditions (∼20% within 1 week), plausibly suggesting low Pheo leaking and high integrity of the assembly within 24 h, time spent on average to reach the target sites. Cellular uptake of SAP was confirmed by confocal microscopy, pointing out that SAP was internalized into the tumoral cells expressing FR-α more efficiently than SP. SAP showed improved phototoxicity in human breast MCF-7 cancer cells FR-α(+) (IC50 = 270 nM) with respect to human prostate carcinoma PC3 cells (IC50 = 700 nM) that express a low level of that receptor (FR-α(-)). Finally, an improved phototoxicity in FR-α(+) MCF-7 cells (IC50 = 270 nM) was assessed after treatment with SAP vs SP (IC50 = 600 nM) which was designed without Ada-FA as a targeting unit.
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- Roberto Zagami
- CNR-ISMN, Istituto per lo Studio dei Materiali Nanostrutturati c/o Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche, Biologiche, Farmaceutiche ed Ambientali dell' Università di Messina , Viale F. Stagno d'Alcontres 31 , Messina 98166 , Italy
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- Dipartimento di Area Medica , Università di Udine , P.le Kolbe 4 , Udine 33100 , Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche, Biologiche, Farmaceutiche ed Ambientali , Università di Messina , Viale F. Stagno d'Alcontres 31 , Messina 98166 , Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche, Biologiche, Farmaceutiche ed Ambientali , Università di Messina , Viale F. Stagno d'Alcontres 31 , Messina 98166 , Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Matematiche e Informatiche, Scienze Fisiche e Scienze della Terra , Università di Messina , Viale F. Stagno d'Alcontres, 31 , 98166 Messina , Italy
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- CNR-ISMN, Istituto per lo Studio dei Materiali Nanostrutturati c/o Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche, Biologiche, Farmaceutiche ed Ambientali dell' Università di Messina , Viale F. Stagno d'Alcontres 31 , Messina 98166 , Italy
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- Dipartimento di Area Medica , Università di Udine , P.le Kolbe 4 , Udine 33100 , Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche, Biologiche, Farmaceutiche ed Ambientali , Università di Messina , Viale F. Stagno d'Alcontres 31 , Messina 98166 , Italy
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- CNR-ISMN, Istituto per lo Studio dei Materiali Nanostrutturati c/o Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche, Biologiche, Farmaceutiche ed Ambientali dell' Università di Messina , Viale F. Stagno d'Alcontres 31 , Messina 98166 , Italy
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A multifunctional integrated simultaneously online screening microfluidic biochip for the examination of “efficacy-toxicity” and compatibility of medicine. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2018.08.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Yuan SJ, Qiao TK, Qiang JW. Diffusion-weighted imaging and diffusion kurtosis imaging for early evaluation of the response to docetaxel in rat epithelial ovarian cancer. J Transl Med 2018; 16:340. [PMID: 30518386 PMCID: PMC6282389 DOI: 10.1186/s12967-018-1714-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2018] [Accepted: 11/30/2018] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Background To investigate diffusion-weighted magnetic imaging (DWI) and diffusion kurtosis magnetic imaging (DKI) for the early detection of the response to docetaxel (DTX) chemotherapy in rat epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC). Methods 7,12-Dimethylbenz[A]anthracene was applied to induce orthotopic EOC in Sprague–Dawley rats. Rats with EOC were treated with DTX on day 0 (treatment group) or were left untreated (control group). DWI and DKI were performed on days 0, 3, 7, 14 and 21 after treatment. On day 21, the tumors were categorized into the sensitive and insensitive groups according to the size change. The cutoff values of the DWI and DKI parameters for the early response were determined. The experiment was repeated, and the treatment group was divided into the sensitive and insensitive groups according to the initially obtained cutoff values. The DWI and DKI parameters were correlated with tumor size, proliferation, apoptosis and tumor necrosis. Results In the sensitive vs. insensitive or control group, significant differences were found in the Δ% of the DWI and DKI parameters (ADC, D and K) from day 3 and in tumor size from day 14. Early on day 7, the Δ% of K had an AUC of 1 and sensitivity and specificity values of 100% and 100%, respectively, to detect the response to DTX using a cutoff value of 19.03% reduction in K. From day 7, significant differences were found in the Δ% of Ki-67 and CA125 in the sensitive vs. control group and from day 14 in the sensitive vs. insensitive group. From day 14, there were significant differences in the Δ% of Bcl-2, apoptosis and tumor necrosis in the sensitive vs. control or insensitive group. The Δ% values of ADC and D were negatively correlated with the Δ% values of tumor size, Ki-67, CA125 and Bcl-2 and were positively correlated with the Δ% values of apoptosis and tumor necrosis. The Δ% of K was positively correlated with the Δ% values of tumor size, Ki-67, CA125 and Bcl-2 and was negatively correlated with the Δ% values of apoptosis and tumor necrosis. Conclusions DWI and DKI parameters, especially K, are superior for imaging tumor size for the early detection of the response to DTX chemotherapy in induced rat EOC.
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- Su-Juan Yuan
- Department of Oncology, Jinshan Hospital, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, 1508 Longhang Road, Shanghai, 201508, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Oncology, Jinshan Hospital, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, 1508 Longhang Road, Shanghai, 201508, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Radiology, Jinshan Hospital, Shanghai Medical College, University, 1508 Longhang Road, Shanghai, 201508, People's Republic of China.
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Zheng GQ, Ji HY, Zhang SJ, Yu J, Liu AJ. Selenious-β-lactoglobulin induces the apoptosis of human lung cancer A549 cells via an intrinsic mitochondrial pathway. Cytotechnology 2018; 70:1551-1563. [PMID: 30097856 PMCID: PMC6269361 DOI: 10.1007/s10616-018-0248-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2018] [Accepted: 07/30/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022] Open
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In this study, the cytotoxic activity of selenious-β-lactoglobulin (Se-β-Lg) and the anticancer mechanism were investigated in human lung cancer A549 cells in vitro. MTT assay showed that Se-β-Lg at 200 μg/mL exhibited a significant suppression effect on A549 cells and the maximum inhibition rate reached 90% after 72 h treatment. Flow cytometry analysis revealed that 200 μg/mL of Se-β-Lg induced cell cycle arrest at G0/G1 phase. Cell apoptosis was induced via the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and the decrease of mitochondrial membrane potential (ΔΨm) in a time-dependent manner. Furthermore, Se-β-Lg suppressed the expression of Bcl-2 and improved the level of Bax, leading to the release of cytochrome c and a higher expression of caspase-3 in A549 cells. In summary, Se-β-Lg could induce apoptosis in A549 cells via an intrinsic mitochondrial pathway and it might serve as a potential therapeutic agent for human lung cancer.
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- Guo-Qiang Zheng
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Ministry of Education, School of Food Engineering and Biological Technology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, No. 29, 13th Avenue, Tianjin Economic and Technological Development Zone, Tianjin, 300457, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Ministry of Education, School of Food Engineering and Biological Technology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, No. 29, 13th Avenue, Tianjin Economic and Technological Development Zone, Tianjin, 300457, China
- QingYunTang Biotech (Beijing) Co., Ltd., No. 14, Zhonghe Street, Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, Beijing, 100176, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Ministry of Education, School of Food Engineering and Biological Technology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, No. 29, 13th Avenue, Tianjin Economic and Technological Development Zone, Tianjin, 300457, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Ministry of Education, School of Food Engineering and Biological Technology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, No. 29, 13th Avenue, Tianjin Economic and Technological Development Zone, Tianjin, 300457, China
- QingYunTang Biotech (Beijing) Co., Ltd., No. 14, Zhonghe Street, Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, Beijing, 100176, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Ministry of Education, School of Food Engineering and Biological Technology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, No. 29, 13th Avenue, Tianjin Economic and Technological Development Zone, Tianjin, 300457, China.
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Han B, Jiang P, Xu H, Liu W, Zhang J, Wu S, Liu L, Ma W, Li X, Ye X. 8-Cetylcoptisine, a new coptisine derivative, induces mitochondria-dependent apoptosis and G0/G1 cell cycle arrest in human A549 cells. Chem Biol Interact 2018; 299:27-36. [PMID: 30472432 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2018.11.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2018] [Revised: 10/31/2018] [Accepted: 11/12/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Lung cancer is the worldwide leading cause of cancer-related death. Here, we described the synthesis and the anticancer activity of a novel coptisine derivative 8-cetylcoptisine (CCOP) on lung carcinoma in vitro and in vivo. CCOP inhibited the cell viability of A549, BGC-823, MDA-MB-231, HCT-116 and HepG2 cell lines. In A549 cells, CCOP induced apoptosis, G0/G1 cell cycle arrest and decreased mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) in a dose-dependent manner. Western blot analysis showed that CCOP increased the expression of Bcl-2-associated X protein (Bax), cleaved caspase 3 and 9, while decreased B-cell lymphoma 2 (Bcl-2), cyclins D and E, cyclin dependent kinases (CDKs) 2, 4 and 6, along with the inactivation of the upstream phosphoinositide 3-kinase (Pi3k)/protein kinase B (Akt) signaling. Further in vivo studies showed that CCOP (10 mg/kg) significantly delayed tumor growth in A549 xenograft nude mice, which is stronger than that of coptisine (100 mg/kg). These data suggested that CCOP could be a candidate for lung cancer therapy.
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- Bing Han
- Chongqing Productivity Promotion Center for the Modernization of Chinese Traditional Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400716, China
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- Chongqing Productivity Promotion Center for the Modernization of Chinese Traditional Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400716, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- Chongqing Productivity Promotion Center for the Modernization of Chinese Traditional Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400716, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- Chongqing Productivity Promotion Center for the Modernization of Chinese Traditional Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400716, China
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- Chongqing Productivity Promotion Center for the Modernization of Chinese Traditional Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400716, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- Chongqing Productivity Promotion Center for the Modernization of Chinese Traditional Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400716, China; Chongqing Engineering Research Center for Pharmaceutical Process and Quality Control, Chongqing, 400716, China.
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- School of Life Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China; Chongqing Engineering Research Center for Pharmaceutical Process and Quality Control, Chongqing, 400716, China.
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Pradeepkumar P, Rajendran NK, Alarfaj AA, Munusamy MA, Rajan M. Deep Eutectic Solvent-Mediated FA-g-β-Alanine-co-PCL Drug Carrier for Sustainable and Site-Specific Drug Delivery. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2018; 1:2094-2109. [DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.8b00554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- Periyakaruppan Pradeepkumar
- Biomaterials in Medicinal Chemistry Laboratory, Department of Natural Products Chemistry, School of Chemistry, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai 625021, Tamil Nadu,India
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- Laser Research Centre, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein 2028, South Africa
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Biomaterials in Medicinal Chemistry Laboratory, Department of Natural Products Chemistry, School of Chemistry, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai 625021, Tamil Nadu,India
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Antitumor effects of seleno-β-lactoglobulin (Se-β-Lg) against human gastric cancer MGC-803 cells. Eur J Pharmacol 2018; 833:109-115. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2018.05.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2018] [Revised: 05/25/2018] [Accepted: 05/29/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Tao J, Tan Z, Diao L, Ji Z, Zhu J, Chen W, Hu Y. Co-delivery of dihydroartemisinin and docetaxel in pH-sensitive nanoparticles for treating metastatic breast cancer via the NF-κB/MMP-2 signal pathway. RSC Adv 2018; 8:21735-21744. [PMID: 35541720 PMCID: PMC9080987 DOI: 10.1039/c8ra02833h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2018] [Accepted: 05/28/2018] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Metastasis is a major barrier in cancer chemotherapy. Prolonged circulation and rapid, specific intracellular drug release are two main goals in the development of nanoscale drug delivery systems to treat metastatic breast cancer. In this study, we investigated the anti-metastasis effect of docetaxel (DTX) in combination with dihydroartemisinin (DHA) in metastatic breast cancer 4T1 cells. We synthesized a pH-sensitive material 4-arm-PEG-DTX with a hydrazone bond and used it to construct nanoparticles that co-deliver DTX and DHA (D/D NPs). The D/D NPs had a mean size of 142.5 nm and approximately neutral zeta potential. The pH-sensitive nanoparticles allowed acid-triggered drug release at the tumor site, showing excellent cytotoxicity (IC50 = 7.0 μg mL-1), cell cycle arrest and suppression of cell migration and invasion. The mechanisms underlying the anti-metastasis effect of the D/D NPs involved downregulation of the expression of p-AKT, NF-κB and MMP-2. Therefore, D/D NPs represent a new nanoscale drug delivery system for treating metastatic breast cancer, responding to the acidic tumor microenvironment to release the chemotherapeutic drugs.
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- Jin Tao
- Zhejiang Pharmaceutical College No. 888, East Section, Yinxian Main Road, The Zone of Higher Education Ningbo Zhejiang China
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- Zhejiang Pharmaceutical College No. 888, East Section, Yinxian Main Road, The Zone of Higher Education Ningbo Zhejiang China
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- Zhejiang Pharmaceutical College No. 888, East Section, Yinxian Main Road, The Zone of Higher Education Ningbo Zhejiang China
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University Wenzhou Zhejiang China
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- Zhejiang Pharmaceutical College No. 888, East Section, Yinxian Main Road, The Zone of Higher Education Ningbo Zhejiang China
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- Zhejiang Pharmaceutical College No. 888, East Section, Yinxian Main Road, The Zone of Higher Education Ningbo Zhejiang China
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- Zhejiang Pharmaceutical College No. 888, East Section, Yinxian Main Road, The Zone of Higher Education Ningbo Zhejiang China
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- Zhejiang Pharmaceutical College No. 888, East Section, Yinxian Main Road, The Zone of Higher Education Ningbo Zhejiang China
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University Wenzhou Zhejiang China
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