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Ghafoor MH, Song BL, Zhou L, Qiao ZY, Wang H. Self-Assembly of Peptides as an Alluring Approach toward Cancer Treatment and Imaging. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2024; 10:2841-2862. [PMID: 38644736 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.4c00491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/23/2024]
Abstract
Cancer is a severe threat to humans, as it is the second leading cause of death after cardiovascular diseases and still poses the biggest challenge in the world of medicine. Due to its higher mortality rates and resistance, it requires a more focused and productive approach to provide the solution for it. Many therapies promising to deliver favorable results, such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy, have come up with more negatives than positives. Therefore, a new class of medicinal solutions and a more targeted approach is of the essence. This review highlights the alluring properties, configurations, and self-assembly of peptide molecules which benefit the traditional approach toward cancer therapy while sparing the healthy cells in the process. As targeted drug delivery systems, self-assembled peptides offer a wide spectrum of conjugation, biocompatibility, degradability-controlled responsiveness, and biomedical applications, including cancer treatment and cancer imaging.
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- Muhammad Hamza Ghafoor
- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology (NCNST), Beijing 100190, China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, PR China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology (NCNST), Beijing 100190, China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, PR China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology (NCNST), Beijing 100190, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology (NCNST), Beijing 100190, China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, PR China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology (NCNST), Beijing 100190, China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, PR China
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Xie Y, Li K, Liang J, Wang K, Gong Z, Chen X. Co-delivery of doxorubicin and STING agonist cGAMP for enhanced antitumor immunity. Int J Pharm 2024; 654:123955. [PMID: 38423155 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2024.123955] [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: 10/03/2023] [Revised: 02/25/2024] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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Many chemotherapeutic agents can induce immunogenic cell death (ICD), which leads to the release of danger-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs) and tumor-associated antigens. This process promotes dendritic cells (DCs) maturation and cytotoxic T lymphocyte (CTL) infiltration. However, cancer cells can employ diverse mechanisms to evade the host immune system. Recent studies have shown that stimulator of interferon genes (STING) agonists, such as cGAMP, can amplify ICD-triggered immune responses and enhance the infiltration of immune cells into the tumor microenvironment (TME). Building upon these findings, we constructed a doxorubicin (DOX) and cGAMP co-delivery system (DOX/cGAMP@NPs) for melanoma and triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) therapy. The results demonstrated that DOX could effectively destroy tumors and induce the release of DAMPs by ICD. Furthermore, in orthotopic 4T1 tumors mice model and subcutaneous B16 tumor mice model, cGAMP could promote the maturation of DCs and CD8+ T cell activation and infiltration by inducing the secretion of type I interferons and pro-inflammation cytokine, which amplified the antitumor immune response induced by DOX. This strategy also promoted the depletion of immunosuppressive cells, potentially alleviating the immunosuppressive TME. In conclusion, our study highlights the combination of DOX-induced ICD and the immune-enhancing properties of cGAMP holds significant implications for future research and clinical applications.
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- Yi Xie
- School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Qingdao No.58 High School of Shandong Province, Qingdao, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China.
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Li J, Wang Q, Xia G, Adilijiang N, Li Y, Hou Z, Fan Z, Li J. Recent Advances in Targeted Drug Delivery Strategy for Enhancing Oncotherapy. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:2233. [PMID: 37765202 PMCID: PMC10534854 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15092233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2023] [Revised: 08/04/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Targeted drug delivery is a precise and effective strategy in oncotherapy that can accurately deliver drugs to tumor cells or tissues to enhance their therapeutic effect and, meanwhile, weaken their undesirable side effects on normal cells or tissues. In this research field, a large number of researchers have achieved significant breakthroughs and advances in oncotherapy. Typically, nanocarriers as a promising drug delivery strategy can effectively deliver drugs to the tumor site through enhanced permeability and retention (EPR) effect-mediated passive targeting and various types of receptor-mediated active targeting, respectively. Herein, we review recent targeted drug delivery strategies and technologies for enhancing oncotherapy. In addition, we also review two mainstream drug delivery strategies, passive and active targeting, based on various nanocarriers for enhancing tumor therapy. Meanwhile, a comparison and combination of passive and active targeting are also carried out. Furthermore, we discuss the associated challenges of passive and active targeted drug delivery strategies and the prospects for further study.
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- Jianmin Li
- College of Life Science and Technology & Institute of Materia Medica, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, China; (J.L.); (Q.W.); (G.X.); (N.A.)
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- College of Life Science and Technology & Institute of Materia Medica, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, China; (J.L.); (Q.W.); (G.X.); (N.A.)
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- College of Life Science and Technology & Institute of Materia Medica, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, China; (J.L.); (Q.W.); (G.X.); (N.A.)
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- College of Life Science and Technology & Institute of Materia Medica, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, China; (J.L.); (Q.W.); (G.X.); (N.A.)
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- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Bio-Engineering, Xiamen Medical College, Xiamen 361021, China
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- College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361002, China;
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- College of Life Science and Technology & Institute of Materia Medica, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, China; (J.L.); (Q.W.); (G.X.); (N.A.)
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- College of Life Science and Technology & Institute of Materia Medica, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, China; (J.L.); (Q.W.); (G.X.); (N.A.)
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Yao Y, Tao J, Lyu J, Chen C, Huang Y, Zhou Z. Enhance Mitochondrial Damage by Nuclear Export Inhibition to Suppress Tumor Growth and Metastasis with Increased Antitumor Properties of Macrophages. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:20774-20787. [PMID: 37079389 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c02305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Mitochondria-targeting damage has become a popular therapeutic option for tumor metastasis; however, its efficacy is limited by the adaptive rescue capacity of nuclei. There is an urgent need for a dual mitochondrial and nuclear targeting strategy that can also increase the antitumor capacity of macrophages. In this study, XPO1 inhibitor KPT-330 nanoparticles were combined with mitochondria-targeting lonidamine (TPP-LND) nanoparticles. The combination of nanoparticles with a 1:4 ratio of KPT and TL demonstrated the best synergistic effect in restraining the proliferation and metastasis of 4T1 breast cancer cells. Investigating the mechanisms both in vitro and in vivo, it was found that KPT nanoparticles not only directly impede tumor growth and metastasis by controlling the expression of associated proteins but also indirectly facilitate mitochondrial damage. The two nanoparticles synergistically decreased the expression of cytoprotective factors, such as Mcl-1 and Survivin, causing mitochondrial dysfunction and thus inducing apoptosis. Additionally, it downregulated metastasis-related proteins like HIF-1α, vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), and matrix metalloproteinase 2 (MMP-2) and reduced endothelial-to-mesenchymal transition. Significantly, their combination increased the ratio of M1 tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs)/M2 TAMs both in vitro and in vivo and increased the phagocytosis of tumor cells by macrophages, thus suppressing tumor growth and metastasis. In summary, this research revealed that nuclear export inhibition can synergistically enhance the prevention of mitochondrial damage to tumor cells, heightening the antitumor properties of TAMs, thereby providing a viable and safe therapeutic approach for the treatment of tumor metastasis.
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- Yuan Yao
- Key Laboratory of Drug-Targeting and Drug Delivery System of the Education Ministry and Sichuan Province, Sichuan Engineering Laboratory for Plant-Sourced Drug and Sichuan Research Center for Drug Precision Industrial Technology, West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Key Laboratory of Drug-Targeting and Drug Delivery System of the Education Ministry and Sichuan Province, Sichuan Engineering Laboratory for Plant-Sourced Drug and Sichuan Research Center for Drug Precision Industrial Technology, West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Key Laboratory of Drug-Targeting and Drug Delivery System of the Education Ministry and Sichuan Province, Sichuan Engineering Laboratory for Plant-Sourced Drug and Sichuan Research Center for Drug Precision Industrial Technology, West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Key Laboratory of Drug-Targeting and Drug Delivery System of the Education Ministry and Sichuan Province, Sichuan Engineering Laboratory for Plant-Sourced Drug and Sichuan Research Center for Drug Precision Industrial Technology, West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Key Laboratory of Drug-Targeting and Drug Delivery System of the Education Ministry and Sichuan Province, Sichuan Engineering Laboratory for Plant-Sourced Drug and Sichuan Research Center for Drug Precision Industrial Technology, West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Key Laboratory of Drug-Targeting and Drug Delivery System of the Education Ministry and Sichuan Province, Sichuan Engineering Laboratory for Plant-Sourced Drug and Sichuan Research Center for Drug Precision Industrial Technology, West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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Zhou J, Li K, Zang X, Xie Y, Song J, Chen X. ROS-responsive Galactosylated-nanoparticles with Doxorubicin Entrapment for Triple Negative Breast Cancer Therapy. Int J Nanomedicine 2023; 18:1381-1397. [PMID: 36987427 PMCID: PMC10040171 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s396087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2022] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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Background Triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) is one of the most aggressive tumors with high metastasis and mortality, which constitutes 15~20% of all breast cancers. Chemotherapy remains main therapeutic option in the treatment of patients with TNBC. Methods We developed reactive oxygen species (ROS)-responsive galactosylated nanoparticles (DOX@NPs) as an efficiently targeted carrier for doxorubicin (DOX) delivery to inhibit the growth of TNBC in vitro and in vivo. DOX@NPs were composed of polyacrylate galactose and phenylboronic derivatives conjugation. The in vitro cytotoxicity, cellular uptake, cell apoptosis and cycle distribution of tumor cells treated with different formulations were investigated. Meanwhile in vivo biodistribution and antitumor effects were investigated in a 4T1 tumor-bearing mouse model. Results DOX@NPs showed good ROS responsiveness and rapid DOX release in the presence of H2O2. Furthermore, our data suggested that DOX@NPs could effectively trigger tumor cells apoptosis and cycle arrest, efficiently accumulate into tumor sites, and suppress tumor growth without adverse side effects. Conclusion Our results suggested DOX@NP with potent potential as a promising nanocarrier for TNBC therapy, which deserved further investigation for other cancer treatment.
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- Jingyi Zhou
- School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, People’s Republic of China
- Correspondence: Xinlong Zang; Xuehong Chen, Email ;
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- School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, People’s Republic of China
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Mitochondria-targeted cancer therapy based on functional peptides. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2022.107817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Zorko M, Jones S, Langel Ü. Cell-penetrating peptides in protein mimicry and cancer therapeutics. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2022; 180:114044. [PMID: 34774552 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2021.114044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2021] [Revised: 10/29/2021] [Accepted: 11/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
Abstract
Extensive research has been undertaken in the pursuit of anticancer therapeutics. Many anticancer drugs require specificity of delivery to cancer cells, whilst sparing healthy tissue. Cell-penetrating peptides (CPPs), now well established as facilitators of intracellular delivery, have in recent years advanced to incorporate target specificity and thus possess great potential for the targeted delivery of anticancer cargoes. Though none have yet been approved for clinical use, this novel technology has already entered clinical trials. In this review we present CPPs, discuss their classification, mechanisms of cargo internalization and highlight strategies for conjugation to anticancer moieties including their incorporation into therapeutic proteins. As the mainstay of this review, strategies to build specificity into tumor targeting CPP constructs through exploitation of the tumor microenvironment and the use of tumor homing peptides are discussed, whilst acknowledging the extensive contribution made by CPP constructs to target specific protein-protein interactions integral to intracellular signaling pathways associated with tumor cell survival and progression. Finally, antibody/antigen CPP conjugates and their potential roles in cancer immunotherapy and diagnostics are considered. In summary, this review aims to harness the potential of CPP-aided drug delivery for future cancer therapies and diagnostics whilst highlighting some of the most recent achievements in selective delivery of anticancer drugs, including cytostatic drugs, to a range of tumor cells both in vitro and in vivo.
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- Matjaž Zorko
- University of Ljubljana, Medical Faculty, Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, Vrazov trg 2, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- University of Wolverhampton, School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science & Engineering, Wulfruna Street, Wolverhampton WV1 1LY, UK.
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- University of Stockholm, Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Svante Arrhenius väg 16, 106 91 Stockholm, Sweden; Institute of Technology, University of Tartu, Nooruse 1, Tartu, Estonia 50411, Estonia.
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