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Jain S, Kumar M, Kumar P, Verma J, Rosenholm JM, Bansal KK, Vaidya A. Lipid-Polymer Hybrid Nanosystems: A Rational Fusion for Advanced Therapeutic Delivery. J Funct Biomater 2023; 14:437. [PMID: 37754852 PMCID: PMC10531762 DOI: 10.3390/jfb14090437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2023] [Revised: 08/17/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023] Open
Abstract
Lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) are spherical vesicles composed of ionizable lipids that are neutral at physiological pH. Despite their benefits, unmodified LNP drug delivery systems have substantial drawbacks, including a lack of targeted selectivity, a short blood circulation period, and in vivo instability. lipid-polymer hybrid nanoparticles (LPHNPs) are the next generation of nanoparticles, having the combined benefits of polymeric nanoparticles and liposomes. LPHNPs are being prepared from both natural and synthetic polymers with various techniques, including one- or two-step methods, emulsification solvent evaporation (ESE) method, and the nanoprecipitation method. Varieties of LPHNPs, including monolithic hybrid nanoparticles, core-shell nanoparticles, hollow core-shell nanoparticles, biomimetic lipid-polymer hybrid nanoparticles, and polymer-caged liposomes, have been investigated for various drug delivery applications. However, core-shell nanoparticles having a polymeric core surrounded by a highly biocompatible lipid shell are the most commonly explored LPHNPs for the treatment of various diseases. In this review, we will shed light on the composition, methods of preparation, classification, surface functionalization, release mechanism, advantages and disadvantages, patents, and clinical trials of LPHNPs, with an emphasis on core-shell-structured LPHNPs.
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- Shweta Jain
- Sir Madan Lal Institute of Pharmacy, Etawah 206310, India;
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences, Saifai, Etawah 206130, India; (M.K.); (P.K.)
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences, Saifai, Etawah 206130, India; (M.K.); (P.K.)
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Laboratory, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Åbo Akademi University, 20520 Turku, Finland; (J.V.); (J.M.R.)
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Laboratory, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Åbo Akademi University, 20520 Turku, Finland; (J.V.); (J.M.R.)
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Laboratory, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Åbo Akademi University, 20520 Turku, Finland; (J.V.); (J.M.R.)
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences, Saifai, Etawah 206130, India; (M.K.); (P.K.)
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Xia Y, Xu R, Ye S, Yan J, Kumar P, Zhang P, Zhao X. Microfluidic Formulation of Curcumin-Loaded Multiresponsive Gelatin Nanoparticles for Anticancer Therapy. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2023. [PMID: 37140447 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.3c00318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Current anticancer research shows that a combination of multiple treatment methods can greatly improve the killing of tumor cells. Using the latest microfluidic swirl mixer technology, combined with chemotherapy and photothermal-ablation therapy, we developed multiresponsive targeted antitumor nanoparticles (NPs) made of folate-functionalized gelatin NPs under 200 nm in size and with encapsulated CuS NPs, Fe3O4 NPs, and curcumin (Cur). By exploring gelatin's structure, adjusting its concentration and pH, and fine-tuning the fluid dynamics in the microfluidic device, the best preparation conditions were obtained for gelatin NPs with an average particle size of 90 ± 7 nm. The comparative targeting of the drug delivery system (DDS) was demonstrated on lung adenocarcinoma A549 cells (low level of folate receptors) and breast adenocarcinoma MCF-7 cells (high level of folate receptors). Folic acid helps achieve targeting and accurate delivery of NPs to the MCF-7 tumor cells. The synergistic photothermal ablation and curcumin's anticancer activity are achieved through infrared light irradiation (980 nm), while Fe3O4 is guided with an external magnetic field to target gelatin NPs and accelerate the uptake of drugs, thus efficiently killing tumor cells. The method described in this work is simple, easy to repeat, and has great potential to be scaled up for industrial production and subsequent clinical use.
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- Yu Xia
- School of Pharmacy, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Sheffield, Sheffield S1 3JD, U.K
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Sheffield, Sheffield S1 3JD, U.K
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Wang Z, Guo X, Hao L, Zhang X, Lin Q, Sheng R. Charge-Convertible and Reduction-Sensitive Cholesterol-Containing Amphiphilic Copolymers for Improved Doxorubicin Delivery. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 15:6476. [PMID: 36143789 PMCID: PMC9504105 DOI: 10.3390/ma15186476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2022] [Revised: 09/06/2022] [Accepted: 09/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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For achieving successful chemotherapy against cancer, designing biocompatible drug delivery systems (DDSs) with long circulation times, high cellular endocytosis efficiency, and targeted drug release is of upmost importance. Herein, a well-defined PEG-b-P(MASSChol-co-MANBoc) block copolymer bearing redox-sensitive cholesteryl-side group was prepared via reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) polymerization (with non-redox PEG-b-P(MACCChol-co-MAN-DCA) as the reference), and 1,2-dicarboxylic-cyclohexene acid (DCA) was then grafted onto the hydrophobic block to endow it with charge-convertible characteristics under a tumor microenvironment. The amphiphilic copolymer could be assembled into polymeric spherical micelles (SSMCs) with polyethylene glycol (PEG) as the corona/shell, and anti-cancer drug doxorubicin (DOX) was successfully encapsulated into the micellar core via strong hydrophobic and electrostatic interactions. This nanocarrier showed high stability in the physiological environment and demonstrated "smart" surface charge conversion from negative to positive in the slightly acidic environment of tumor tissues (pH 6.5~6.8), as determined by dynamic light scattering (DLS). Moreover, the cleavage of a disulfide bond linking the cholesterol grafts under an intracellular redox environment (10 mM GSH) resulted in micellar dissociation and accelerated drug release, with the non-redox-responsive micelles (CCMCs) as the control. Additionally, a cellular endocytosis and tumor proliferation inhibition study against MCF-7 tumor cells demonstrated the enhanced endocytosis and tumor cell inhibitory efficiency of dual-responsive SSMCs/DOX nanomedicines, revealing potentials as multifunctional nanoplatforms for effective oncology treatment.
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- Zhao Wang
- School of Material Engineering, Jinling Institute of Technology, Nanjing 211169, China
- Nanjing Key Laboratory of Optometric Materials and Technology, Nanjing 211169, China
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- School of Material Engineering, Jinling Institute of Technology, Nanjing 211169, China
- Nanjing Key Laboratory of Optometric Materials and Technology, Nanjing 211169, China
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- School of Material Engineering, Jinling Institute of Technology, Nanjing 211169, China
- Nanjing Key Laboratory of Optometric Materials and Technology, Nanjing 211169, China
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- School of Material Engineering, Jinling Institute of Technology, Nanjing 211169, China
- Nanjing Key Laboratory of Optometric Materials and Technology, Nanjing 211169, China
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- School of Material Engineering, Jinling Institute of Technology, Nanjing 211169, China
- Nanjing Key Laboratory of Optometric Materials and Technology, Nanjing 211169, China
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- CQM-Centro de Quimica da Madeira, Campus da Penteada, Universidade da Madeira, 9000390 Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
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Qin C, Dong J, Xie B, Wang H, Zhang N, Zhao C, Qiao C, Liu M, Yang X, Li T. Synthesis, Characterization and Application of Poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) with a Mass Ratio of Lactic to Glycolic Segments of 52/48. Chem Res Chin Univ 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s40242-022-2226-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Mimicking natural cholesterol assimilation to elevate the oral delivery of liraglutide for type Ⅱ diabetes therapy. Asian J Pharm Sci 2022; 17:653-665. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ajps.2022.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2022] [Revised: 07/15/2022] [Accepted: 08/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Piwowarczyk L, Stawny M, Piwowarczyk K, Mlynarczyk DT, Muszalska-Kolos I, Wierzbicka M, Goslinski T, Jelinska A. Role of curcumin in selected head and neck lesions. Limitations on the use of the Hep-2 cell line: A critical review. Biomed Pharmacother 2022; 154:113560. [PMID: 36030583 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2022.113560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2022] [Accepted: 08/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Neoplastic diseases of the upper respiratory airways, as well as head and neck cancers, are a frequent cause of death and significantly affect the quality of life of both patients and survivors. As the frequency increases, new and improved treatment techniques are sought. Promising properties in this respect are expressed by a natural compound - curcumin. Along with its derivatives, it was found useful in the treatment of a series of cancers. Curcumin was found to be effective in clinical trials and in vitro, in vivo anticancer experiments. Nanoformulations (e.g., poly(lactide-co-glycolic acid)-based nanoparticles, nanoemulsions), and modifications of curcumin, as well as its combinations with other substances (e.g., catechins, cisplatin) or treatments (e.g., radiotherapy or local use in inhalation), were found to enhance the antitumor effect. This review aims to summarize the recent findings for the treatment of head and neck diseases, especially squamous cell carcinomas (HNSCCs), including drawing attention to the constant use of the misidentified Hep-2 cell line and proposing databases purposed at eliminating this problem. Moreover, this manuscript focuses on pointing out the molecular mechanisms of therapy that have been reached and emphasizing the shortcomings that still need to be addressed.
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- Ludwika Piwowarczyk
- Chair and Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Grunwaldzka 6, 60-780 Poznań, Poland.
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- Chair and Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Grunwaldzka 6, 60-780 Poznań, Poland.
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- Chair and Department of Phoniatrics and Audiology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Przybyszewskiego 49, 60-355 Poznań, Poland.
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- Chair and Department of Chemical Technology of Drugs, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Grunwaldzka 6, 60-780 Poznań, Poland.
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- Chair and Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Grunwaldzka 6, 60-780 Poznań, Poland.
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- Department of Otolaryngology and Laryngological Oncology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Przybyszewskiego 49, 60-355 Poznań, Poland.
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- Chair and Department of Chemical Technology of Drugs, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Grunwaldzka 6, 60-780 Poznań, Poland.
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- Chair and Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Grunwaldzka 6, 60-780 Poznań, Poland.
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Xu R, Tomeh MA, Ye S, Zhang P, Lv S, You R, Wang N, Zhao X. Novel microfluidic swirl mixers for scalable formulation of curcumin loaded liposomes for cancer therapy. Int J Pharm 2022; 622:121857. [PMID: 35623489 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2022.121857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2022] [Revised: 05/18/2022] [Accepted: 05/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Liposomes have been widely used in nanomedicine for the delivery of hydrophobic and hydrophilic anticancer agents. The most common applications of these formulations are vaccines and anticancer formulations (e.g., mRNA, small molecule drugs). However, large-scale production with precise control of size and size distribution of the lipid-based drug delivery systems (DDSs) is one of the major challenges in the pharmaceutical industry. In this study, we used newly designed microfluidic swirl mixers with simple 3D mixing chamber structures to prepare liposomes at a larger scale (up to 320 mL/min or 20 L/h) than the commercially available devices. This design demonstrated high productivity and better control of liposome size and polydispersity index (PDI) than conventional liposome preparation methods. The microfluidic swirl mixer devices were used to produce curcumin-loaded liposomes under different processing conditions which were later characterized and studied in vitro to evaluate their efficiency as DDSs. The obtained results demonstrated that the liposomes can effectively deliver curcumin into cancer cells. Therefore, the microfluidic swirl mixers are promising devices for reproducible and scalable manufacturing of DDSs.
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- Ruicheng Xu
- School of Pharmacy, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Sheffield, Sheffield S1 3JD, UK
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- School of Pharmacy, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China; Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Sheffield, Sheffield S1 3JD, UK.
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Curcumin encapsulation in functional PLGA nanoparticles: A promising strategy for cancer therapies. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 300:102582. [PMID: 34953375 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2021.102582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2021] [Revised: 11/26/2021] [Accepted: 12/03/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Nanoparticles have emerged as promising drug delivery systems for the treatment of several diseases. Novel cancer therapies have exploited these particles as alternative adjuvant therapies to overcome the traditional limitations of radio and chemotherapy. Curcumin is a natural bioactive compound found in turmeric, that has been reported to show anticancer activity against several types of tumors. Despite some biological limitations regarding its absorption in the human body, curcumin encapsulation in poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA), a non-toxic, biodegradable and biocompatible polymer, represents an effective strategy to deliver a drug to a tumor site. Furthermore, PLGA nanoparticles can be engineered with targeting moieties to reach specific cancer cells, thus enhancing the antitumor effects of curcumin. We herein aim to bring an up-to-date summary of the recently developed strategies for curcumin delivery to different types of cancer cells through encapsulation in PLGA nanoparticles, correlating their effects with those of curcumin on the biological capabilities acquired by cancer cells (cancer hallmarks). We discuss the targeting strategies proposed for advanced curcumin delivery and the respective improvements achieved for each cancer cell analyzed, in addition to exploring the encapsulation techniques employed. The conjugation of correct encapsulation techniques with tumor-oriented targeting design can result in curcumin-loaded PLGA nanoparticles that can successfully integrate the elaborate network of development of alternative cancer treatments along with traditional ones. Finally, the current challenges and future demands to launch these nanoparticles in oncology are comprehensively examined.
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Nanocarriers as a Tool for the Treatment of Colorectal Cancer. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:pharmaceutics13081321. [PMID: 34452282 PMCID: PMC8399070 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13081321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2021] [Revised: 07/13/2021] [Accepted: 07/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Nanotechnology is a promising tool for the treatment of cancer. In the past decades, major steps have been made to bring nanotechnology into the clinic in the form of nanoparticle-based drug delivery systems. The great hope of drug delivery systems is to reduce the side effects of chemotherapeutics while simultaneously increasing the efficiency of the therapy. An increased treatment efficiency would greatly benefit the quality of life as well as the life expectancy of cancer patients. However, besides its many advantages, nanomedicines have to face several challenges and hurdles before they can be used for the effective treatment of tumors. Here, we give an overview of the hallmarks of cancer, especially colorectal cancer, and discuss biological barriers as well as how drug delivery systems can be utilized for the effective treatment of tumors and metastases.
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Han Y, Pan J, Liang N, Gong X, Sun S. A pH-Sensitive Polymeric Micellar System Based on Chitosan Derivative for Efficient Delivery of Paclitaxel. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22136659. [PMID: 34206347 PMCID: PMC8268857 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22136659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2021] [Revised: 06/13/2021] [Accepted: 06/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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In this study, an amphiphilic conjugate based on mPEG and cholesterol-modified chitosan with hydrazone bonds in the molecules (mPEG-CS-Hz-CH) was successfully synthesized. Using the polymer as the carrier, the paclitaxel (PTX)-loaded mPEG-CS-Hz-CH micelles were prepared by an ultrasonic probe method. The mean particle size and zeta potential of the optimized PTX-loaded micelles were 146 ± 4 nm and +21.7 ± 0.7 mV, respectively. An in vitro drug release study indicated that the PTX-loaded mPEG-CS-Hz-CH micelles were stable under normal physiological conditions (pH 7.4), whereas rapid drug release was observed in the simulated tumor intracellular microenvironment (pH 5.0). An in vitro cytotoxicity study demonstrated the non-toxicity of the polymer itself, and the PTX-loaded micelles exhibited superior cytotoxicity and significant selectivity on tumor cells. An in vivo antitumor efficacy study further confirmed that the PTX-loaded micelles could improve the therapeutic efficacy of PTX and reduce the side effects. All these results suggested that the mPEG-CS-Hz-CH micelles might be promising pH-sensitive nanocarriers for PTX delivery.
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- Yang Han
- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Normal University, Harbin 150025, China; (Y.H.); (J.P.)
- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, School of Chemistry and Material Science, Heilongjiang University, Harbin 150080, China;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Normal University, Harbin 150025, China; (Y.H.); (J.P.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Normal University, Harbin 150025, China; (Y.H.); (J.P.)
- Correspondence: (N.L.); (S.S.); Tel.: +86-451-8806-0570 (N.L.); +86-451-8660-8616 (S.S.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, School of Chemistry and Material Science, Heilongjiang University, Harbin 150080, China;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, School of Chemistry and Material Science, Heilongjiang University, Harbin 150080, China;
- Correspondence: (N.L.); (S.S.); Tel.: +86-451-8806-0570 (N.L.); +86-451-8660-8616 (S.S.)
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Hu F, Zhang R, Guo W, Yan T, He X, Hu F, Ren F, Ma X, Lei J, Zheng W. PEGylated-PLGA Nanoparticles Coated with pH-Responsive Tannic Acid-Fe(III) Complexes for Reduced Premature Doxorubicin Release and Enhanced Targeting in Breast Cancer. Mol Pharm 2021; 18:2161-2173. [PMID: 32515968 DOI: 10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.0c00321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Biodegradable poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) nanoparticles (PLGA NPs) have been widely used as delivery vehicles for chemotherapy drugs. However, premature drug release in PLGA NPs can damage healthy tissue and cause serious adverse effects during systemic administration. Here, we report a tannic acid-Fe(III) (FeIII-TA) complex-modified PLGA nanoparticle platform (DOX-TPLGA NPs) for the tumor-targeted delivery of doxorubicin (DOX). A PEGylated-PLGA inner core and FeIII-TA complex outer shell were simultaneously introduced to reduce premature drug release in blood circulation and increase pH-triggered drug release in tumor tissue. Compared to the unmodified NPs, the initial burst rate of DOX-TPLGA NPs was significantly reduced by nearly 2-fold at pH 7.4. Moreover, the cumulative drug release rate at pH 5.0 was 40% greater than that at pH 7.4 due to the pH-response of the FeIII-TA complex. Cellular studies revealed that the TPLGA NPs had enhanced drug uptake and superior cytotoxicity of breast cancer cells in comparison to free DOX. Additionally, the DOX-TPLGA NPs efficiently accumulated in the tumor site of 4T1-bearing nude mice due to the enhanced permeability and retention (EPR) effect and reached a tumor inhibition rate of 85.53 ± 8.77% (1.31-fold versus DOX-PLGA NPs and 3.12-fold versus free DOX). Consequently, the novel TPLGA NPs represent a promising delivery platform to enhance the safety and efficacy of chemotherapy drugs.
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- Fabiao Hu
- State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of New Drug Design, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of New Drug Design, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of New Drug Design, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, P. R. China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Lignocellulosic Chemistry, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of New Drug Design, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, P. R. China
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Yang C, He B, Dai W, Zhang H, Zheng Y, Wang X, Zhang Q. The role of caveolin-1 in the biofate and efficacy of anti-tumor drugs and their nano-drug delivery systems. Acta Pharm Sin B 2021; 11:961-977. [PMID: 33996409 PMCID: PMC8105775 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsb.2020.11.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2020] [Revised: 07/24/2020] [Accepted: 08/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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As one of the most important components of caveolae, caveolin-1 is involved in caveolae-mediated endocytosis and transcytosis pathways, and also plays a role in regulating the cell membrane cholesterol homeostasis and mediating signal transduction. In recent years, the relationship between the expression level of caveolin-1 in the tumor microenvironment and the prognostic effect of tumor treatment and drug treatment resistance has also been widely explored. In addition, the interplay between caveolin-1 and nano-drugs is bidirectional. Caveolin-1 could determine the intracellular biofate of specific nano-drugs, preventing from lysosomal degradation, and facilitate them penetrate into deeper site of tumors by transcytosis; while some nanocarriers could also affect caveolin-1 levels in tumor cells, thereby changing certain biophysical function of cells. This article reviews the role of caveolin-1 in tumor prognosis, chemotherapeutic drug resistance, antibody drug sensitivity, and nano-drug delivery, providing a reference for the further application of caveolin-1 in nano-drug delivery systems.
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Key Words
- 5-FU, 5-fluorouracil
- ADC, antibody drug conjugates
- BBB, blood–brain barrier
- Biofate
- CAFs, cancer-associated fibroblasts
- CPT, camptothecin
- CSD, caveolin scaffolding domain
- CTB, cholera toxins B
- Cancer
- Caveolin-1
- Drug resistance
- ECM, extracellular matrix
- EGF, epidermal growth factor
- EGFR, epidermal growth factor receptor
- ER, endoplasmic reticulum
- ERK, extracellular regulated protein kinases
- FGF2, fibroblast growth factor 2
- GGT, γ-glutamyl transpeptidase
- GPI, glycosylphosphatidylinositol
- HER2, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2
- HMG-CoA, 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A
- HSA, human serum albumin
- IBC, infiltrating breast cancer
- IR, insulin receptor
- MAPK, mitogen-activated protein kinase
- MDR, multidrug resistance
- MSV, multistage nanovectors
- NPs, nanoparticles
- Nano-drug delivery systems
- PC, prostate cancer
- PDGF, platelet-derived growth factor
- PFS, progression free survival
- ROS, reactive oxygen species
- SCLC, small cell lung cancer
- SV40, simian virus 40
- Transcytosis
- cell SMA, styrene maleic acid
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Possible contribution of sialic acid to the enhanced tumor targeting efficiency of nanoparticles engineered with doxorubicin. Sci Rep 2020; 10:19738. [PMID: 33184416 PMCID: PMC7661514 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-76778-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2020] [Accepted: 10/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Doxorubicin (DOX)-engineered poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) nanoparticles (NPs) including phloretin (PHL) were designed and the feasible contribution of sialic acid (SA) to the improved tumor targeting and penetration capabilities was elucidated in lung adenocarcinoma models. DOX has been clinically used as liposomal formulations after its introduction to the inner side of vehicles, however DOX is anchored in the outer surface of PLGA NPs for improved tumor penetration by interactions with SA in this study. DOX (positively charged at physiological pH) was adsorbed onto the negatively charged PLGA NPs via electrostatic interactions and consequent binding of SA (negatively charged at physiological pH) to DOX located in NPs was also elucidated. DOX layer in DOX@PLGA NPs rendered improved endocytosis and partial contribution of SA (expressed in cancer cells) to that endocytosis was demonstrated. DOX@PLGA/PHL NPs provided enhanced antiproliferation potentials in A549 cells rather than single agent (DOX or PHL)-installed NPs. In addition, DOX-SA interactions seemed to play critical roles in tumor infiltration and accumulation of DOX@PLGA NPs in A549 tumor-xenografted mouse model. All these findings support the novel use of DOX which is used for the surface engineering of NPs for improved tumor targeting and penetration.
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The Efficacy of Cholesterol-Based Carriers in Drug Delivery. Molecules 2020; 25:molecules25184330. [PMID: 32971733 PMCID: PMC7570546 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25184330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2020] [Revised: 08/04/2020] [Accepted: 08/06/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Several researchers have reported the use of cholesterol-based carriers in drug delivery. The presence of cholesterol in cell membranes and its wide distribution in the body has led to it being used in preparing carriers for the delivery of a variety of therapeutic agents such as anticancer, antimalarials and antivirals. These cholesterol-based carriers were designed as micelles, nanoparticles, copolymers, liposomes, etc. and their routes of administration include oral, intravenous and transdermal. The biocompatibility, good bioavailability and biological activity of cholesterol-based carriers make them potent prodrugs. Several in vitro and in vivo studies revealed cholesterol-based carriers potentials in delivering bioactive agents. In this manuscript, a critical review of the efficacy of cholesterol-based carriers is reported.
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Nayeri Rad A, Shams G, Safdarian M, Khorsandi L, Grillari J, Sharif Makhmalzadeh B. Metformin loaded cholesterol-lysine conjugate nanoparticles: A novel approach for protecting HDFs against UVB-induced senescence. Int J Pharm 2020; 586:119603. [PMID: 32629071 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2020.119603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2020] [Revised: 06/10/2020] [Accepted: 06/29/2020] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Cellular senescence is one of the hallmarks of aging. Since senescence of dermal fibroblasts has been reported in vivo, reduction of the deleterious effects of these cells, has been considered an important intervention to counteract skin aging. Promising anti-aging effect of metformin has been reported. However, permeation of metformin due to its high hydrophilicity through skin epidermal barriers is limited. In this study, solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) of metformin were designed with the newly synthesized cholesterol-lysine conjugate as lipid for topical delivery of metformin. Characterization of SLNs strongly confirmed the effect of cholesterol-lysine conjugate on increasing entrapment of metformin. The designed SLNs with particle size of 283 nm and spherical morphology represented controlled drug release up to 18 days. Fluorescent tracking of SLNs on mice skin samples showed an increase in epidermal penetration. SLNs containing metformin showed anti-senescence effects on UVB-induced senescence of human dermal fibroblasts, this effect was confirmed by senescence-associated β-galactosidase staining, RT q-PCR and cell cycle analyses. Furthermore, our drug-free SLNs showed anti-senescence effects, suggesting that they can be a suitable carrier for phytochemicals with anti-aging effect or other hydrophilic compounds which have constraints permeating skin.
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- Amirhossein Nayeri Rad
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Nanotechnology Research Centre, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Experimental and Clinical Traumatology, AUVA Research Center, Donaueschingenstraße 13, 1200 Vienna, Austria; Austrian Cluster for Tissue Regeneration, 1200 Vienna, Austria; Christian Doppler Laboratory on Biotechnology of Skin Aging, BOKU - University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna, Institute of Molecular Biotechnology, Department of Biotechnology, Muthgasse 18, 1190 Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran; Nanotechnology Research Centre, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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Effect of Oxaliplatin-Loaded Poly (d,l-Lactide- co-Glycolic Acid) (PLGA) Nanoparticles Combined with Retinoic Acid and Cholesterol on Apoptosis, Drug Resistance, and Metastasis Factors of Colorectal Cancer. Pharmaceutics 2020; 12:pharmaceutics12020193. [PMID: 32102251 PMCID: PMC7076533 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics12020193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2019] [Revised: 01/12/2020] [Accepted: 01/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Apoptosis signaling pathways, drug resistance, and metastasis are important targets to develop new cancer treatments. We developed cholesterol-coated Poly(d,l-Lactide-co-Glycolic Acid) (PLGA) nanoparticles for effective encapsulation and delivery of retinoic acid and oxaliplatin to analyze their antitumor activity in colorectal cancer. The cell viability and proliferation of tumoral cells lines (CT-26 and SW-480) decreased when compared to control in vitro after treatment with the nanoparticles. In addition, apoptosis of CT-26 cells increased. Importantly, cytoprotection of nontumor cells was detected. Expression of pro-apoptotic proteins was upregulated, while anti-apoptotic proteins were downregulated either in vitro or in vivo. In addition, drug resistance and metastasis factors were downregulated in vivo. Human colorectal tumors that highly expressed BCL-2 and Ki-67 had a greater tendency towards death within 60 months. Our results show that loading oxaliplatin combined with retinoic acid and cholesterol in a nanoparticle formulation enables determination of optimal antitumor activity and subsequent treatment efficacy.
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A Chitosan-Based Micellar System as Nanocarrier For the Delivery of Paclitaxel. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 12:polym12020380. [PMID: 32046268 PMCID: PMC7077419 DOI: 10.3390/polym12020380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2019] [Revised: 01/30/2020] [Accepted: 02/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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In this study, a redox-sensitive chitosan derivative with modifications by cholesterol, sulfhydryl, and mPEG (mPEG-CS(SH)-CHO) was successfully synthesized and characterized. Due to its amphiphilicity, the conjugate could spontaneously form micelles in an aqueous environment. The optimized paclitaxel (PTX)-loaded mPEG-CS(SH)-CHO micelles, with a mean diameter of 158 nm, zeta potential of +26.9 mV, drug loading of 11.7%, and entrapment efficiency of 88.3%, were successfully prepared. The results of an XRD study demonstrated that PTX was loaded in the core of the micelles in a non-crystalline state. Inspiringly, the PTX-loaded micelles possessed excellent anticancer effect but low toxicity to the body. It can be concluded that the mPEG-CS(SH)-CHO micellar system is a promising drug delivery carrier for the controlled release of PTX.
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Wei K, Zhang J, Li X, Shi P, Fu P. High density lipoprotein coated calcium carbonate nanoparticle for chemotherapy of breast cancer. J Biomater Appl 2019; 34:178-187. [PMID: 31109259 DOI: 10.1177/0885328219850759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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- Kai Wei
- 1 Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Central Hospital of Wuhan, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- 2 Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, The Central Hospital of Wuhan, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- 2 Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, The Central Hospital of Wuhan, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- 2 Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, The Central Hospital of Wuhan, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- 2 Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, The Central Hospital of Wuhan, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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Recent Progress in the Development of Poly(lactic- co-glycolic acid)-Based Nanostructures for Cancer Imaging and Therapy. Pharmaceutics 2019; 11:pharmaceutics11060280. [PMID: 31197096 PMCID: PMC6630460 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics11060280] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2019] [Revised: 06/10/2019] [Accepted: 06/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Diverse nanosystems for use in cancer imaging and therapy have been designed and their clinical applications have been assessed. Among a variety of materials available to fabricate nanosystems, poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) has been widely used due to its biocompatibility and biodegradability. In order to provide tumor-targeting and diagnostic properties, PLGA or PLGA nanoparticles (NPs) can be modified with other functional materials. Hydrophobic or hydrophilic therapeutic cargos can be placed in the internal space or adsorbed onto the surface of PLGA NPs. Protocols for the fabrication of PLGA-based NPs for cancer imaging and therapy are already well established. Moreover, the biocompatibility and biodegradability of PLGA may elevate its feasibility for clinical application in injection formulations. Size-controlled NP’s properties and ligand–receptor interactions may provide passive and active tumor-targeting abilities, respectively, after intravenous administration. Additionally, the introduction of several imaging modalities to PLGA-based NPs can enable drug delivery guided by in vivo imaging. Versatile platform technology of PLGA-based NPs can be applied to the delivery of small chemicals, peptides, proteins, and nucleic acids for use in cancer therapy. This review describes recent findings and insights into the development of tumor-targeted PLGA-based NPs for use of cancer imaging and therapy.
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Self-Assembled Benznidazole-Loaded Cationic Nanoparticles Containing Cholesterol/Sialic Acid: Physicochemical Properties, In Vitro Drug Release and In Vitro Anticancer Efficacy. Int J Mol Sci 2019; 20:ijms20092350. [PMID: 31083590 PMCID: PMC6539689 DOI: 10.3390/ijms20092350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2019] [Revised: 04/08/2019] [Accepted: 04/10/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Cationic polymeric nanoparticles (NPs) have the ability to overcome biological membranes, leading to improved efficacy of anticancer drugs. The modulation of the particle-cell interaction is desired to control this effect and avoid toxicity to normal cells. In this study, we explored the surface functionalization of cationic polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) NPs with two natural compounds, sialic acid (SA) and cholesterol (Chol). The performance of benznidazole (BNZ) was assessed in vitro in the normal renal cell line (HEK-293) and three human cancer cell lines, as follows: human colorectal cancer (HT-29), human cervical carcinoma (HeLa), and human hepatocyte carcinoma (HepG2). The structural properties and feasibility of NPs were evaluated and the changes induced by SA and Chol were determined by using multiple analytical approaches. Small (<200 nm) spherical NPs, with a narrow size distribution and high drug-loading efficiency were prepared by using a simple and reproducible emulsification solvent evaporation method. The drug interactions in the different self-assembled NPs were assessed by using Fourier transform-infrared spectroscopy. All formulations exhibited a slow drug-release profile and physical stability for more than 6 weeks. Both SA and Chol changed the kinetic properties of NPs and the anticancer efficacy. The feasibility and potential of SA/Chol-functionalized NPs has been demonstrated in vitro in the HEK-293, HepG2, HeLa, and HT-29 cell lines as a promising system for the delivery of BNZ.
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Lee SY, Hong EH, Jeong JY, Cho J, Seo JH, Ko HJ, Cho HJ. Esterase-sensitive cleavable histone deacetylase inhibitor-coupled hyaluronic acid nanoparticles for boosting anticancer activities against lung adenocarcinoma. Biomater Sci 2019; 7:4624-4635. [DOI: 10.1039/c9bm00895k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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4-Phenylbutyric acid (PBA)-installed hyaluronic acid (HA)-based nanoparticles (NPs) were developed for amplifying the anticancer potential of curcumin (CUR) for lung cancer therapy.
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- Song Yi Lee
- College of Pharmacy
- Kangwon National University
- Chuncheon
- Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory of Microbiology and Immunology
- College of Pharmacy
- Kangwon National University
- Chuncheon
- Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy
- Kangwon National University
- Chuncheon
- Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory of Microbiology and Immunology
- College of Pharmacy
- Kangwon National University
- Chuncheon
- Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy
- Kangwon National University
- Chuncheon
- Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory of Microbiology and Immunology
- College of Pharmacy
- Kangwon National University
- Chuncheon
- Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy
- Kangwon National University
- Chuncheon
- Republic of Korea
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Formulation of functionalized PLGA nanoparticles with folic acid-conjugated chitosan for carboplatin encapsulation. Eur Polym J 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2018.09.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Nanoassembly (NA) based on a D-α-tocopherol succinate (αTS) conjugated lysozyme (Lys) (Lys-αTS) was fabricated for tumor-selective delivery of curcumin (CUR) for breast cancer therapy. Lys and αTS were used as a biocompatible enzyme and a hydrophobic residue, respectively, for the preparation of nanocarriers in this study. Compared with CUR-loaded cross-linked Lys (c-Lys/CUR) NA, Lys-αTS/CUR NA exhibited a smaller hydrodynamic size (213 nm mean diameter), a narrower size distribution, and a more spherical shape. Sustained drug release was observed from the Lys-αTS/CUR NA for five days at a normal physiological pH (pH 7.4). The developed Lys-αTS/CUR NA showed enhanced cellular accumulation, antiproliferative effects, and apoptotic efficacies in MDA-MB-231 human breast adenocarcinoma cells. According to the results of optical imaging test in the MDA-MB-231 tumor-bearing mouse models, the Lys-αTS/CUR NA-injected group exhibited a more tumor-selective accumulation pattern, rather than being distributed in the normal tissues and organs. The observed tumor targetability of Lys-αTS/CUR was further studied, which revealed improved in vivo anticancer activities (better inhibition of tumor growth and induction of apoptosis in the tumor tissue) after an intravenous administration in the MDA-MB-231 tumor-bearing mouse models. All these results indicate that the newly developed enzyme-based nanocarrier, the Lys-αTS NA, can be a promising candidate for the therapy of breast cancers.
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- Song Yi Lee
- a College of Pharmacy , Kangwon National University , Chuncheon , Republic of Korea
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- a College of Pharmacy , Kangwon National University , Chuncheon , Republic of Korea
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Nam S, Lee SY, Kang WS, Cho HJ. Development of Resveratrol-Loaded Herbal Extract-Based Nanocomposites and Their Application to the Therapy of Ovarian Cancer. NANOMATERIALS 2018; 8:nano8060384. [PMID: 29857475 PMCID: PMC6027326 DOI: 10.3390/nano8060384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2018] [Revised: 05/11/2018] [Accepted: 05/30/2018] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Resveratrol (RSV) and the ethanol extract of Angelica gigas Nakai (AGN Ex)-based nanoparticles (NPs) were prepared using the nanocrystal concept. AGN/RSV NPs with 224 nm hydrodynamic size, unimodal size distribution, and negative zeta potential values were developed with the emulsification and solvent evaporation techniques. The crystalline properties of AGN Ex and RSV were transformed during the emulsification and solvent evaporation processes, thus, AGN NPs and AGN/RSV NPs exhibited amorphous states. AGN/RSV NPs held up their initial hydrodynamic size after 24 h of incubation in serum-included media. Sustained release profiles (for 5 days) of decursin (D) and decursinol angelate (DA) (the representative markers of AGN Ex) and RSV were observed at normal physiological pH (pH 7.4). In ovarian cancer (SKOV-3) cells, although AGN/RSV NPs showed a lower cellular entry rate rather than AGN NPs, the cellular accumulated amount of AGN/RSV NPs was similar with that of AGN NPs after 4 h of incubation. The antiproliferation efficiency of AGN/RSV NPs group was significantly higher than the AGN Ex, AGN NPs, and AGN NPs + RSV groups in SKOV-3 cells. AGN/RSV NPs can be one of the promising candidates for therapeutic nanoplatforms against ovarian cancers.
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- Suyeong Nam
- College of Pharmacy, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, Gangwon 24341, Korea.
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- College of Pharmacy, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, Gangwon 24341, Korea.
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- Department of Bio-Health Technology, College of Biomedical Science, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, Gangwon 24341, Korea.
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- College of Pharmacy, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, Gangwon 24341, Korea.
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Polydopamine-coated nanocomposites of Angelica gigas Nakai extract and their therapeutic potential for triple-negative breast cancer cells. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2018; 165:74-82. [PMID: 29454167 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2018.02.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2017] [Revised: 01/18/2018] [Accepted: 02/08/2018] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Polydopamine (PD)-coated nanocomposites (NCs) based on the ethanol extract of Angelica gigas Nakai (AGN EtOH ext) were fabricated and evaluated for breast cancer therapy. AGN NCs were prepared using a modified emulsification-solvent evaporation method and were further incubated in dopamine solution (at pH 8.6) to be covered with the PD layer. PD-AGN NCs with a 213-nm mean diameter, narrow size distribution, and negative zeta potential values were fabricated in this study. Less negative (close to zero) zeta potential value of PD-AGN NCs than that of AGN NCs implied the existence of the PD layer in the outer surface of NCs. The PD layer in PD-AGN NCs was also identified by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and ultraviolet (UV)/visible absorption analyses. The sustained release of decursin (D) and decursinol angelate (DA), as major active pharmacological components of AGN, was observed in both AGN NCs and PD-AGN NCs. Enhanced cellular binding property of PD-AGN NCs, compared to AGN NCs, in MDA-MB-231 (human breast adenocarcinoma; triple-negative breast cancer) cells was observed. Improved anticancer activities of PD-AGN NCs compared with those of AGN EtOH ext and AGN NCs were also shown in MDA-MB-231 cells. The developed PD-AGN NCs may be used as remarkable platform nanocarriers for efficient breast cancer therapy.
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Formulation optimization, characterization, and evaluation of in vitro cytotoxic potential of curcumin loaded solid lipid nanoparticles for improved anticancer activity. Chem Phys Lipids 2017; 208:10-18. [DOI: 10.1016/j.chemphyslip.2017.08.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2017] [Revised: 07/21/2017] [Accepted: 08/17/2017] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Kim S, Lee SY, Cho HJ. Doxorubicin-Wrapped Zinc Oxide Nanoclusters for the Therapy of Colorectal Adenocarcinoma. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2017; 7:E354. [PMID: 29143771 PMCID: PMC5707571 DOI: 10.3390/nano7110354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2017] [Revised: 10/18/2017] [Accepted: 10/25/2017] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Doxorubicin (DOX)-wrapped zinc oxide nanoclusters (ZnO NCs) were developed for the therapy of colorectal cancer. DOX was coated onto the agglomerates of ZnO nanoparticles using a facile coating process. DOX-ZnO NCs with a hydrodynamic size of 170 nm, narrow size distribution, and positive zeta potential were fabricated. The aggregated shape of developed DOX-ZnO NCs was observed by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) imaging. The result of Fourier-transform infrared (FT-IR) analysis suggested the interaction between DOX and ZnO in DOX-ZnO NCs. The existence of DOX in the outer surface of DOX-ZnO NCs was further identified by X-ray powder diffractometer (XRD) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analyses. Cellular uptake efficiency and antiproliferation efficacy of developed DOX-ZnO NCs were tested in Caco-2 (human colorectal adenocarcinoma) cells. The cellular accumulated amount of DOX-ZnO NCs was 3.19-fold higher than that of free DOX (p < 0.05). The DOX-ZnO NCs group also exhibited improved antiproliferation potentials, compared with the DOX and ZnO groups, in Caco-2 cells at 0.5 and 1 μg/mL DOX concentrations. All these findings imply that developed DOX-ZnO NCs can be efficient hybrid nanoformulations for the therapy of colorectal cancers.
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- Sungyun Kim
- College of Pharmacy, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, Gangwon 24341, Korea.
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- College of Pharmacy, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, Gangwon 24341, Korea.
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- College of Pharmacy, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, Gangwon 24341, Korea.
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Sims LB, Huss MK, Frieboes HB, Steinbach-Rankins JM. Distribution of PLGA-modified nanoparticles in 3D cell culture models of hypo-vascularized tumor tissue. J Nanobiotechnology 2017; 15:67. [PMID: 28982361 PMCID: PMC5629750 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-017-0298-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2017] [Accepted: 09/23/2017] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Advanced stage cancer treatments are often invasive and painful-typically comprised of surgery, chemotherapy, and/or radiation treatment. Low transport efficiency during systemic chemotherapy may require high chemotherapeutic doses to effectively target cancerous tissue, resulting in systemic toxicity. Nanotherapeutic platforms have been proposed as an alternative to more safely and effectively deliver therapeutic agents directly to tumor sites. However, cellular internalization and tumor penetration are often diametrically opposed, with limited access to tumor regions distal from vasculature, due to irregular tissue morphologies. To address these transport challenges, nanoparticles (NPs) are often surface-modified with ligands to enhance transport and longevity after localized or systemic administration. Here, we evaluate stealth polyethylene-glycol (PEG), cell-penetrating (MPG), and CPP-stealth (MPG/PEG) poly(lactic-co-glycolic-acid) (PLGA) NP co-treatment strategies in 3D cell culture representing hypo-vascularized tissue. RESULTS Smaller, more regularly-shaped avascular tissue was generated using the hanging drop (HD) method, while more irregularly-shaped masses were formed with the liquid overlay (LO) technique. To compare NP distribution differences within the same type of tissue as a function of different cancer types, we selected HeLa, cervical epithelial adenocarcinoma cells; CaSki, cervical epidermoid carcinoma cells; and SiHa, grade II cervical squamous cell carcinoma cells. In HD tumors, enhanced distribution relative to unmodified NPs was measured for MPG and PEG NPs in HeLa, and for all modified NPs in SiHa spheroids. In LO tumors, the greatest distribution was observed for MPG and MPG/PEG NPs in HeLa, and for PEG and MPG/PEG NPs in SiHa spheroids. CONCLUSIONS Pre-clinical evaluation of PLGA-modified NP distribution into hypo-vascularized tumor tissue may benefit from considering tissue morphology in addition to cancer type.
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- Lee B Sims
- Department of Bioengineering, University of Louisville, 505 S. Hancock, CTRB 623, Louisville, KY, 40208, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of Louisville, 505 S. Hancock, CTRB 623, Louisville, KY, 40208, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of Louisville, 505 S. Hancock, CTRB 623, Louisville, KY, 40208, USA.,James Graham Brown Cancer Center, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA.,Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of Louisville, 505 S. Hancock, CTRB 623, Louisville, KY, 40208, USA. .,Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA. .,Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA. .,Center for Predictive Medicine, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA.
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Lee SY, Lee JJ, Nam S, Kang WS, Yoon IS, Cho HJ. Fabrication of polymer matrix-free nanocomposites based on Angelica gigas Nakai extract and their application to breast cancer therapy. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2017; 159:781-790. [PMID: 28886514 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2017.08.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2017] [Revised: 08/12/2017] [Accepted: 08/22/2017] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Nanocomposites (NCs) based on the ethanol extract of Angelica gigas Nakai (AGN EtOH ext) were developed for breast cancer therapy. Polymer matrix-free nano-sized particles based on the extract of natural product were fabricated using a modified emulsification-solvent evaporation method. Without the use of polymer matrix, toxicity can be minimized and the clinical application may be assured. AGN NCs with approximately 200nm mean diameter, narrow size distribution, and negative zeta potential were prepared in this study. Sustained release of decursin (D) and decursinol angelate (DA) (as major components of AGN) from AGN NCs was observed at pH 7.4. Cellular accumulation efficiency and intracellular distribution of AGN NCs were evaluated in MCF-7 (human breast adenocarcinoma) cells. According to the results of antiproliferation assay in MCF-7 cells, IC50 value of AGN NCs group (27.4±4.0μg/mL) was lower than that of AGN EtOH ext group (75.3±13.7μg/mL) (p<0.05). Also, the percentage of apoptotic events of AGN NCs group was significantly higher than that of AGN EtOH ext group (p<0.05). All these findings suggest that developed AGN NCs can be used as one of promising nanosystems for the therapy of breast cancers.
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- Song Yi Lee
- College of Pharmacy, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, Gangwon 24341, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, Gangwon 24341, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, Gangwon 24341, Republic of Korea
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- School of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, Gangwon 24341, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, Gangwon 24341, Republic of Korea.
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Zhang K, Bai Y, Wang X, Li Q, Guan F, Li J. Surface modification of esophageal stent materials by a polyethylenimine layer aiming at anti-cancer function. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE. MATERIALS IN MEDICINE 2017; 28:125. [PMID: 28707137 DOI: 10.1007/s10856-017-5939-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2017] [Accepted: 06/27/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Esophageal cancer is difficult to cure globally and possesses high mortality rate, and it is generally accepted that palliative care such as stent implantation is the main therapy method for esophageal cancer in later period. However, the restenosis caused by tumor cells and inflammatory cells seriously interferes the stent clinical application and limits its long-term services. To solve this problem, series of drug delivery stents were developed and proven rather effective in the early stage of implantation, but more serious restenosis occurred after the drug delivery was over, which endangered the patients' life. Therefore, endowing the esophageal stent continuous anti-cancer function become an ideal strategy for inhibiting the restenosis. In this contribution, the functional layer composed of polydopamine (PDA) and Poly-ethylenimine (PEI) with series of molecular weights (MW, 1.8 × 103, 1 × 104, 2.5 × 104 and 7 × 104 Da) were fabricated onto the esophageal stent material 317L stainless steel (317L SS) surface. The surface characterization including amine quantitative, atomic force microscopy (AFM) and water contact angle measurement indicated successful preparation of the PDA/PEI layer. The Eca109 cells culture results proved that the PDA/PEI layers significantly improve Eca109 cells apoptosis and necrosis, suggesting excellent anti-cancer function. In addition, we also found that the anti-cancer function of the PDA/PEI layers was positively correlated to the immobilized PEIs' MW. All the results demonstrated the potential application of the PDA/PEI layers on the surface modification of esophageal stent for continuous anti-cancer function. It is generally accepted that the restenosis caused by tumor cells seriously interferes the esophageal stent clinical application. Thus, endowing the esophageal stent continuous anti-cancer function is the ideal strategy for inhibiting the restenosis. In this work, we fabricated functional layers composed of polydopamine (PDA) and Poly-ethylenimine (PEI) with series of molecular weights (MW, 1.8 × 103, 1 × 104, 2.5 × 104 and 7 × 104 Da) onto the esophageal stent material 317L stainless steel (317L SS) surface to inhibit the tumor cells growth, and this function was related to the PEIs' molecular weights. The functional PDA/PEI layers were expected potentially applied for surface modification of esophageal stent materials.
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- Kun Zhang
- School of Life Science, Zhengzhou University, 100 Science Road, Zhengzhou, 450001, PR China
- National Center for International Research of Micro-nano Molding Technology & Key Laboratory for Micro Molding Technology of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, PR China
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- School of Life Science, Zhengzhou University, 100 Science Road, Zhengzhou, 450001, PR China
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- National Center for International Research of Micro-nano Molding Technology & Key Laboratory for Micro Molding Technology of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, PR China
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- National Center for International Research of Micro-nano Molding Technology & Key Laboratory for Micro Molding Technology of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, PR China
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- School of Life Science, Zhengzhou University, 100 Science Road, Zhengzhou, 450001, PR China
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- National Center for International Research of Micro-nano Molding Technology & Key Laboratory for Micro Molding Technology of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, PR China.
- School of Material Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, 100 Science Road, Zhengzhou, 450001, PR China.
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Curcumin Analogue CA15 Exhibits Anticancer Effects on HEp-2 Cells via Targeting NF- κB. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2017; 2017:4751260. [PMID: 28409156 PMCID: PMC5376929 DOI: 10.1155/2017/4751260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2016] [Revised: 02/20/2017] [Accepted: 02/26/2017] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Laryngeal carcinoma remains one of the most common malignancies, and curcumin has been proven to be effective against head and neck cancers in vitro. However, it has not yet been applied in clinical settings due to its low stability. In the current study, we synthesized 34 monocarbonyl analogues of curcumin with stable structures. CA15, which exhibited a stronger inhibited effect on laryngeal cancer cells HEp-2 but a lower toxicity on hepatic cells HL-7702 in MTT assay, was selected for further analysis. The effects of CA15 on cell viability, proliferation, migration, apoptosis, and NF-κB activation were measured using MTT, Transwell migration, flow cytometry, Western blot, and immunofluorescence assays in HEp-2 cells. An NF-κB inhibitor, BMS-345541, as well as curcumin was also tested. Results showed that CA15 induced decreased toxicity towards HL-7702 cells compared to curcumin and BMS-345541. However, similar to BMS-345541 and curcumin, CA15 not only significantly inhibited proliferation and migration and induced caspase-3-dependent apoptosis but also attenuated TNF-α-induced NF-κB activation in HEp-2 cells. These results demonstrated that curcumin analogue CA15 exhibited anticancer effects on laryngeal cancer cells via targeting of NF-κB.
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Luo CQ, Xing L, Cui PF, Qiao JB, He YJ, Chen BA, Jin L, Jiang HL. Curcumin-coordinated nanoparticles with improved stability for reactive oxygen species-responsive drug delivery in lung cancer therapy. Int J Nanomedicine 2017; 12:855-869. [PMID: 28182160 PMCID: PMC5279845 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s122678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The natural compound curcumin (Cur) can regulate growth inhibition and apoptosis in various cancer cell lines, although its clinical applications are restricted by extreme water insolubility and instability. To overcome these hurdles, we fabricated a Cur-coordinated reactive oxygen species (ROS)-responsive nanoparticle using the interaction between boronic acid and Cur. MATERIALS AND METHODS We synthesized a highly biocompatible 4-(hydroxymethyl) phenylboronic acid (HPBA)-modified poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG)-grafted poly(acrylic acid) polymer (PPH) and fabricated a Cur-coordinated ROS-responsive nanoparticle (denoted by PPHC) based on the interaction between boronic acid and Cur. The mean diameter of the Cur-coordinated PPHC nanoparticle was 163.8 nm and its zeta potential was -0.31 mV. The Cur-coordinated PPHC nanoparticle improved Cur stability in physiological environment and could timely release Cur in response to hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). PPHC nanoparticles demonstrated potent antiproliferative effect in vitro in A549 cancer cells. Furthermore, the viability of cells treated with PPHC nanoparticles was significantly increased in the presence of N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC), which blocks Cur release through ROS inhibition. Simultaneously, the ROS level measured in A549 cells after incubation with PPHC nanoparticles exhibited an obvious downregulation, which further proved that ROS depression indeed influenced the therapeutic effect of Cur in PPHC nanoparticles. Moreover, pretreatment with phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) significantly impaired the cytotoxic effect of Cur in A549 cells in vitro while causing less damage to the activity of Cur in PPHC nanoparticle. CONCLUSION The Cur-coordinated nanoparticles developed in this study improved Cur stability, which could further release Cur in a ROS-dependent manner in cancer cells.
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- Cheng-Qiong Luo
- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Department of Pharmaceutics
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Drug Screening
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Drug Discovery for Metabolic Diseases, China Pharmaceutical University
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Department of Pharmaceutics
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Drug Screening
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Drug Discovery for Metabolic Diseases, China Pharmaceutical University
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Department of Pharmaceutics
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Department of Pharmaceutics
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Department of Pharmaceutics
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- Department of Hematology, The Affiliated Zhongda Hospital of Southeast University
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Department of Pharmaceutics
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Drug Screening
- School of Life Science and Technology, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Department of Pharmaceutics
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Drug Screening
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Drug Discovery for Metabolic Diseases, China Pharmaceutical University
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With the refinement of functional properties, the interest around biodegradable materials, in biorelated applications and, in particular, in their use as controlled drug-delivery systems, increased in the last decades. Biodegradable materials are an ideal platform to obtain nanoparticles for spatiotemporal controlled drug delivery for the in vivo administration, thanks to their biocompatibility, functionalizability, the control exerted on delivery rates and the complete degradation. Their application in systems for cancer treatment, brain and cardiovascular diseases is already a consolidated practice in research, while the bench-to-bedside translation is still late. This review aims at summarizing reported applications of biodegradable materials to obtain drug-delivery nanoparticles in the last few years, giving a complete overview of pros and cons related to degradable nanomedicaments.
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Lee SY, Cho HJ. Amine-functionalized poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) nanoparticles for improved cellular uptake and tumor penetration. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2016; 148:85-94. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2016.08.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2016] [Revised: 08/22/2016] [Accepted: 08/27/2016] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Lee SY, Cho HJ. Dopamine-conjugated poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) nanoparticles for protein delivery to macrophages. J Colloid Interface Sci 2016; 490:391-400. [PMID: 27914338 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2016.11.078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2016] [Revised: 11/22/2016] [Accepted: 11/22/2016] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid)-dopamine (PLGA-D)-based nanoparticles (NPs) were developed for the delivery of protein to macrophages. PLGA-D was synthesized via amide bond formation between the amine group of D and the carboxylic acid group of PLGA. Bovine serum albumin (BSA, model protein) was encapsulated in PLGA NPs and PLGA-D NPs, which had an approximately 200nm mean diameter, <0.2 polydispersity index, and negative zeta potential value. There was no increment in the mean diameters of BSA-loaded NPs after 24h of incubation in biological fluid-simulated media (i.e., aqueous buffer and serum media). The primary, secondary, and tertiary structures of BSA released from the NPs were studied by sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE), circular dichroism, and fluorescence spectrophotometry; the structural stability of BSA was preserved during its encapsulation in the NPs and release from the NPs. PLGA/BSA NPs and PLGA-D/BSA NPs did not induce serious cytotoxicity in RAW 264.7 cells (mouse macrophage cell line) in an established concentration range. In RAW 264.7 cells, the intracellular accumulation of PLGA-D NPs was 2-fold higher than that of PLGA NPs. All of these findings indicated that PLGA-D NPs are a promising system for delivering proteins to macrophages.
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- Song Yi Lee
- College of Pharmacy, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, Gangwon 24341, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, Gangwon 24341, Republic of Korea.
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Bose RJ, Lee SH, Park H. Lipid-based surface engineering of PLGA nanoparticles for drug and gene delivery applications. Biomater Res 2016; 20:34. [PMID: 27807476 PMCID: PMC5087123 DOI: 10.1186/s40824-016-0081-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2016] [Accepted: 10/11/2016] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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The use of poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA)-based nanocarriers presents several major challenges, including their synthetic hydrophobic surface, low transfection efficiency, short circulation half-life, and nonspecific tissue distribution. Numerous engineering strategies have been employed to overcome these problems, with lipid-based surface functionalization of PLGA nanoparticles (NPs) showing promising results in the development of PLGA-based clinical nanomedicines. Surface engineering with different lipids enhances the target specificity of the carrier and improves its physicochemical properties as well as NP-cell associations, such as cellular membrane permeability, immune responses, and long circulation half-life in vivo. This review focuses on recent advances in the lipid-based surface engineering of PLGA NPs for drug and gene delivery applications.
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- Rajendran Jc Bose
- School of Integrative Engineering, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea ; Department of Biomedical Science, CHA University, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Science, CHA University, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do Republic of Korea
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- School of Integrative Engineering, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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