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Liu H, Ji M, Xiao P, Gou J, Yin T, He H, Tang X, Zhang Y. Glucocorticoids-based prodrug design: Current strategies and research progress. Asian J Pharm Sci 2024; 19:100922. [PMID: 38966286 PMCID: PMC11222810 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajps.2024.100922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2023] [Revised: 02/04/2024] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 07/06/2024] Open
Abstract
Attributing to their broad pharmacological effects encompassing anti-inflammation, antitoxin, and immunosuppression, glucocorticoids (GCs) are extensively utilized in the clinic for the treatment of diverse diseases such as lupus erythematosus, nephritis, arthritis, ulcerative colitis, asthma, keratitis, macular edema, and leukemia. However, long-term use often causes undesirable side effects, including metabolic disorders-induced Cushing's syndrome (buffalo back, full moon face, hyperglycemia, etc.), osteoporosis, aggravated infection, psychosis, glaucoma, and cataract. These notorious side effects seriously compromise patients' quality of life, especially in patients with chronic diseases. Therefore, glucocorticoid-based advanced drug delivery systems for reducing adverse effects have received extensive attention. Among them, prodrugs have the advantages of low investment, low risk, and high success rate, making them a promising strategy. In this review, we propose the strategies for the design and summarize current research progress of glucocorticoid-based prodrugs in recent decades, including polymer-based prodrugs, dendrimer-based prodrugs, antibody-drug conjugates, peptide-drug conjugates, carbohydrate-based prodrugs, aliphatic acid-based prodrugs and so on. Besides, we also raise issues that need to be focused on during the development of glucocorticoid-based prodrugs. This review is expected to be helpful for the research and development of novel GCs and prodrugs.
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- Hongbing Liu
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
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Weber P, Asadikorayem M, Surman F, Zenobi-Wong M. Zwitterionic polymer-dexamethasone conjugates penetrate and protect cartilage from inflammation. Mater Today Bio 2024; 26:101049. [PMID: 38654933 PMCID: PMC11035115 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2024.101049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2024] [Revised: 04/04/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024] Open
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Improving the pharmacokinetics of intra-articularly injected therapeutics is a major challenge in treating joint disease. Small molecules and biologics are often cleared from the joint within hours, which greatly reduces their therapeutic efficacy. Furthermore, they are often injected at high doses, which can lead to local cytotoxicity and systemic side effects. In this study, we present modular polymer-drug conjugates of zwitterionic poly(carboxybetaine acrylamide) (pCBAA) and the anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid dexamethasone (DEX) to create cartilage-targeted carriers with slow-release kinetics. pCBAA polymers showed excellent cartilage penetration (full thickness in 1 h) and retention (>50 % after 2 weeks of washing). DEX was loaded onto the pCBAA polymer by employing two different DEX-bearing comonomers to produce pCBAA-co-DEX conjugates with different release kinetics. The slow-releasing conjugate showed zero-order release kinetics in PBS over 70 days. The conjugates elicited no oxidative stress on chondrocytes compared to dose-matched free DEX and protected bovine cartilage explants from the inflammatory response after treatment with IL-1β. By combining cartilage targeting and sustained drug release properties, the pCBAA-co-DEX conjugates solve many issues of today's intra-articular therapeutics, which could ultimately enable better long-term clinical outcomes with fewer side effects.
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- Patrick Weber
- Tissue Engineering + Biofabrication Laboratory, Department of Health Sciences and Technology, ETH Zürich, Otto-Stern-Weg 7, 8093, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Tissue Engineering + Biofabrication Laboratory, Department of Health Sciences and Technology, ETH Zürich, Otto-Stern-Weg 7, 8093, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Tissue Engineering + Biofabrication Laboratory, Department of Health Sciences and Technology, ETH Zürich, Otto-Stern-Weg 7, 8093, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Tissue Engineering + Biofabrication Laboratory, Department of Health Sciences and Technology, ETH Zürich, Otto-Stern-Weg 7, 8093, Zürich, Switzerland
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Seon S, Li Y, Lee S, Jeon YS, Kang DS, Ryu DJ. Self-Assembled PLGA-Pluronic F127 Microsphere for Sustained Drug Release for Osteoarthritis. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2024; 17:471. [PMID: 38675430 PMCID: PMC11054183 DOI: 10.3390/ph17040471] [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: 03/09/2024] [Revised: 03/25/2024] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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For many years, sustained-release drug delivery systems (SRDDS) have emerged as a featured topic in the pharmaceutical field. Particularly for chronic diseases, such as osteoarthritis, there is a lot of demand for SRDDS because of the long treatment period and repetitive medication administration. Thus, we developed an injectable PLGA-F127 microsphere (MS) that is capable of the in situ conversion to an implant. The microprecipitation method for PLGA-F127 MS was established, and the physicochemical stability of the products was confirmed. The microspheres were assembled into a single mass in 37 °C aqueous conditions and showed a remarkably delayed drug release profile. First, the release started with no significant initial burst and lagged for 60 days. After that, in the next 40 days, the remaining 75% of the drugs were constantly released until day 105. We expect that our PLGA-F127 MS could be employed to extend the release period of 2 months of medication to 4 months. This could be a valuable solution for developing novel SRDDS for local injections.
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- Semee Seon
- Research & Development, Nextbiomedical Co., Ltd., Incheon 22013, Republic of Korea
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- Research & Development, Nextbiomedical Co., Ltd., Incheon 22013, Republic of Korea
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- Research & Development, Nextbiomedical Co., Ltd., Incheon 22013, Republic of Korea
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- Orthopedic Surgery, Inha University Hospital, Incheon 22013, Republic of Korea
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- Orthopedic Surgery, Inha University Hospital, Incheon 22013, Republic of Korea
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- Orthopedic Surgery, Inha University Hospital, Incheon 22013, Republic of Korea
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Ma J, Yu H, Zhang X, Xu Z, Hu H, Liu J, Ren P, Kong X, Chen J, Yang K, Wang X, He X, Luo H, Chen G. Dual-Targeted Metal Ion Network Hydrogel Scaffold for Promoting the Integrated Repair of Tendon-Bone Interfaces. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:5582-5597. [PMID: 38258503 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c16544] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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The tendon-bone interface has a complex gradient structure vital for stress transmission and pressure buffering during movement. However, injury to the gradient tissue, especially the tendon and cartilage components, often hinders the complete restoration of the original structure. Here, a metal ion network hydrogel scaffold, with the capability of targeting multitissue, was constructed through the photopolymerization of the LHERHLNNN peptide-modified zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 (LZIF-8) and the WYRGRL peptide-modified magnesium metal-organic framework (WMg-MOF) within the hydrogel scaffold, which could facilitate the directional migration of metal ions to form a dynamic gradient, thereby achieving integrated regeneration of gradient tissues. LZIF-8 selectively migrated to the tendon, releasing zinc ions to enhance collagen secretion and promoting tendon repair. Simultaneously, WMg-MOF migrated to cartilage, releasing magnesium ions to induce cell differentiation and facilitating cartilage regeneration. Infrared spectroscopy confirmed successful peptide modification of nano ZIF-8 and Mg-MOF. Fluorescence imaging validated that LZIF-8/WMg-MOF had a longer retention, indirectly confirming their successful targeting of the tendon-bone interface. In summary, this dual-targeted metal ion network hydrogel scaffold has the potential to facilitate synchronized multitissue regeneration at the compromised tendon-bone interface, offering favorable prospects for its application in the integrated reconstruction characterized by the gradient structure.
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- Jun Ma
- Jiaxing University Master Degree Cultivation Base, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, 899 Guangqiong Road, Jiaxing 314001, P. R. China
- Jiaxing Key Laboratory of Basic Research and Clinical Translation on Orthopedic Biomaterials, Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University, 1518 North Huancheng Road, Jiaxing 314000, P. R. China
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- Jiaxing Key Laboratory of Basic Research and Clinical Translation on Orthopedic Biomaterials, Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University, 1518 North Huancheng Road, Jiaxing 314000, P. R. China
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- Bengbu Medical College, 2600 Donghai Avenue, Bengbu 233030, P. R. China
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- Jiaxing University Master Degree Cultivation Base, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, 899 Guangqiong Road, Jiaxing 314001, P. R. China
- Jiaxing Key Laboratory of Basic Research and Clinical Translation on Orthopedic Biomaterials, Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University, 1518 North Huancheng Road, Jiaxing 314000, P. R. China
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- Jiaxing University Master Degree Cultivation Base, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, 899 Guangqiong Road, Jiaxing 314001, P. R. China
- Jiaxing Key Laboratory of Basic Research and Clinical Translation on Orthopedic Biomaterials, Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University, 1518 North Huancheng Road, Jiaxing 314000, P. R. China
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- Jiaxing University Master Degree Cultivation Base, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, 899 Guangqiong Road, Jiaxing 314001, P. R. China
- Jiaxing Key Laboratory of Basic Research and Clinical Translation on Orthopedic Biomaterials, Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University, 1518 North Huancheng Road, Jiaxing 314000, P. R. China
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- Jiaxing Key Laboratory of Basic Research and Clinical Translation on Orthopedic Biomaterials, Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University, 1518 North Huancheng Road, Jiaxing 314000, P. R. China
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- Jiaxing Key Laboratory of Basic Research and Clinical Translation on Orthopedic Biomaterials, Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University, 1518 North Huancheng Road, Jiaxing 314000, P. R. China
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- Jiaxing Key Laboratory of Basic Research and Clinical Translation on Orthopedic Biomaterials, Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University, 1518 North Huancheng Road, Jiaxing 314000, P. R. China
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- Jiaxing Key Laboratory of Basic Research and Clinical Translation on Orthopedic Biomaterials, Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University, 1518 North Huancheng Road, Jiaxing 314000, P. R. China
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- Department of Radiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University, 1518 North Huancheng Road, Jiaxing 314000, P. R. China
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- Jiaxing Key Laboratory of Basic Research and Clinical Translation on Orthopedic Biomaterials, Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University, 1518 North Huancheng Road, Jiaxing 314000, P. R. China
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- Jiaxing Key Laboratory of Basic Research and Clinical Translation on Orthopedic Biomaterials, Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University, 1518 North Huancheng Road, Jiaxing 314000, P. R. China
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- Jiaxing Key Laboratory of Basic Research and Clinical Translation on Orthopedic Biomaterials, Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University, 1518 North Huancheng Road, Jiaxing 314000, P. R. China
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Yin Q, Han H, Shi K, Zhou J, Zheng S, Yao K, Shentu X. Targeted dexamethasone nano-prodrug for corneal neovascularization management. Biomed J 2024; 47:100592. [PMID: 37004870 PMCID: PMC10826162 DOI: 10.1016/j.bj.2023.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2022] [Revised: 03/01/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2023] [Indexed: 04/03/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND To overcome the drawbacks of traditional therapy for corneal neovascularization (CNV), we evaluated the efficacy of polyethylene glycol (PEG)-conjugated Ala-Pro-Arg-Pro-Gly (APRPG) peptide modified dexamethasone (Dex), a novel nano-prodrug (Dex-PEG-APRPG, DPA). METHODS Characterization of DPA nano-prodrug were measured with transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and dynamic light scattering (DLS) analyses. Cytotoxicity and effects on cell migration and tube formation of DPA were evaluated in vitro. A murine CNV model was established by cornea alkali burn. The injured corneas were given eye drops of DPA (0.2 mM), Dex solution (0.2 mM), Dexp (2 mM), or normal saline three times a day. After two weeks, eyes were obtained for the analysis of histopathology, immunostaining, and mRNA expression. RESULTS DPA with an average diameter of 30 nm, presented little cytotoxicity and had good ocular biocompatibility. More importantly, DPA showed specific targeting to vascular endothelial cells with efficient inhibition on cell migration and tube formation. In a mouse CNV model, clinical, histological, and immunohistochemical examination results revealed DPA had a much stronger angiogenesis suppression than Dex, resembling a clinical drug with an order of magnitude higher concentration. This was ascribed to the significant downregulations in the expression of pro-angiogenic and pro-inflammatory factors in the corneas. In vivo imaging results also demonstrated that APRPG could prolong ocular retention time. CONCLUSIONS This study suggests that DPA nano-prodrug occupies advantages of specific targeting ability and improved bioavailability over conventional therapy, and holds great potential for safe and efficient CNV therapy.
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- Qichuan Yin
- Eye Center of the Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China; Zhejiang Provincial Key Lab of Ophthalmology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Eye Center of the Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China; Zhejiang Provincial Key Lab of Ophthalmology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Eye Center of the Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China; Zhejiang Provincial Key Lab of Ophthalmology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Eye Center of the Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China; Zhejiang Provincial Key Lab of Ophthalmology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- GKT School of Medical Education, King's College London, London, SE1 1UL, England, UK
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- Eye Center of the Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China; Zhejiang Provincial Key Lab of Ophthalmology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
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- Eye Center of the Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China; Zhejiang Provincial Key Lab of Ophthalmology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
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Wytrwal M, Szmajnta K, Kucharski M, Nowak J, Oclon E, Kepczynski M. Kartogenin-loaded liposomes coated with alkylated chondroitin sulfate for cartilage repair. Int J Pharm 2023; 646:123436. [PMID: 37742822 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2023.123436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2023] [Revised: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023]
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Cartilage loss is a common clinical problem, which leads to significant pain, dysfunction, and even disability. As a result, there is growing interest in using small, non-protein molecules to protect or repair cartilage. Kartogenin (KGN), a small hydrophobic molecule, shows chondroprotective and chondrogenic properties. In this study, we embedded KGN in liposomes, and the whole system was stabilized by covering it with n-octadecylated (at two different substitution degrees) chondroitin sulfate (CS) derivatives. We investigated the interactions of empty liposomes and KGN-loaded liposomes with both CS derivatives using various physicochemical techniques, which revealed that hydrophobically modified CSs can interact with both neutral lipid membrane and negatively charged loaded-KGN lipid membrane. The cytotoxicity and chondrogenic properties of the polysaccharides and liposome-CS formulations of KGN were analyzed towards mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). The results showed that the alkylated CS exhibited cytotoxic properties. The higher substituted CS self-assembles into stable nanoaggregates that can form a corona on the surface of liposomes, eliminating the overall cytotoxicity of this polymer. However, all tested chondrogenic markers' expression levels are enhanced for KGN-loaded liposomes and coated by lower substituted CS. Furthermore, the undesirable hypertrophy effect for this formulation significantly decreased compared to pure polymeric derivative.
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- Magdalena Wytrwal
- Academic Centre for Materials and Nanotechnology, AGH University of Science and Technology, al. A. Mickiewicza 30, 30-059 Krakow, Poland.
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- Academic Centre for Materials and Nanotechnology, AGH University of Science and Technology, al. A. Mickiewicza 30, 30-059 Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Animal Physiology and Endocrinology, University of Agriculture in Krakow, al. A Mickiewicza 24/28, 30-059 Krakow, Poland
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- Malopolska Centre of Biotechnology, Jagiellonian University, Gronostajowa 7A, 30-387 Krakow, Poland
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- Laboratory of Recombinant Proteins Production, Centre for Experimental and Innovative Medicine, University of Agriculture in Krakow, 1C Redzina Street, 30-248 Krakow, Poland
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Jagiellonian University, Gronostajowa 2, 30-387 Krakow, Poland
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Ma X, Liu H, Jia Q, Zheng Y, Li W, Chang M, Fu H, Zhu H. Diverse roles of glucocorticoids in the ruminant mammary gland: modulation of mammary growth, milk production, and mastitis. Stress 2023; 26:2252938. [PMID: 37632459 DOI: 10.1080/10253890.2023.2252938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2022] [Accepted: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 08/28/2023] Open
Abstract
As endocrine hormones, glucocorticoids (GCs) play a pivotal role in numerous physiological processes, including mammary growth and lactation, circulatory metabolism, and responses to external stimuli. In the dairy industry, milk production from cows or goats is important for newborns and economic benefits. However, the milk yields from ruminant animals are always affected by the extent of mammary development, mammary disease, stress, or changes in metabolism. Thus, it is necessary to clarify how GCs changes in ruminants affect ruminant mammary gland function and mammary disease. This review summarizes the findings identifying that GCs modulate mammary gland development before lactation, but the stress-induced excessive release of GCs leads to milk production loss. In addition, the manner of GCs release may change under different concentrations of metabolites or during mastitis or inflammatory challenge. Nevertheless, exogenous GCs administration to animals may alleviate the clinical symptoms of mastitis. This review demonstrates that GCs offer a fascinating contribution to both physiologic and pathogenic conditions of the mammary gland in ruminant animals. Characterizing and understanding these changes or functions of endogenous and exogenous GCs in animals will be crucial for developing more endocrine regulators and therapies for improving milk production in ruminants.
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- Xiaoyue Ma
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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Chen J, Xu W, Dai T, Jiao S, Xue X, Jiang J, Li S, Meng Q. Pioglitazone-Loaded Cartilage-Targeted Nanomicelles (Pio@C-HA-DOs) for Osteoarthritis Treatment. Int J Nanomedicine 2023; 18:5871-5890. [PMID: 37873552 PMCID: PMC10590558 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s428938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 10/07/2023] [Indexed: 10/25/2023] Open
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Background Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a popular biological material for osteoarthritis (OA) treatment. Pioglitazone, a PPAR-γ agonist, has been found to inhibit OA, but its use is limited because achieving the desired local drug concentration after administration is challenging. Purpose Herein, we constructed HA-based cartilage-targeted nanomicelles (C-HA-DOs) to deliver pioglitazone in a sustained manner and evaluated their efficacy in vitro and in vivo. Methods C-HA-DOs were chemically synthesized with HA and the WYRGRL peptide and dodecylamine. The products were characterized by FT-IR, 1H NMR, zeta potential and TEM. The drug loading rate and cumulative, sustained drug release from Pio@C-HA-DOs were determined, and their biocompatibility and effect on oxidative stress in chondrocytes were evaluated. The uptake of C-HA-DOs by chondrocytes and their effect on OA-related genes were examined in vitro. The nanomicelle distribution in the joint cavity was observed by in vivo small animal fluorescence imaging (IVIS). The therapeutic effects of C-HA-DOs and Pio@C-HA-DOs in OA rats were analysed histologically. Results The C-HA-DOs had a particle size of 198.4±2.431 nm, a surface charge of -8.290±0.308 mV, and a critical micelle concentration of 25.66 mg/Land were stable in solution. The cumulative drug release from the Pio@C-HA-DOs was approximately 40% at pH 7.4 over 24 hours and approximately 50% at pH 6.4 over 4 hours. Chondrocytes rapidly take up C-HA-DOs, and the uptake efficiency is higher under oxidative stress. In chondrocytes, C-HA-DOs, and Pio@C-HA-DOs inhibited H2O2-induced death, reduced intracellular ROS levels, and restored the mitochondrial membrane potential. The IVIS images confirmed that the micelles target cartilage. Pio@C-HA-DOs reduced the degradation of collagen II and proteoglycans by inhibiting the expression of MMP and ADAMTS, ultimately delaying OA progression in vitro and in vivo. Conclusion Herein, C-HA-DOs provided targeted drug delivery to articular cartilage and improved the role of pioglitazone in the treatment of OA.
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- Junyan Chen
- Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550025, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Orthopaedics, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510220, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510220, People’s Republic of China
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- Guangzhou Institute of Traumatic Surgery, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510220, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510220, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510220, People’s Republic of China
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- Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550025, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Orthopaedics, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510220, People’s Republic of China
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- Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550025, People’s Republic of China
- Guangzhou Institute of Traumatic Surgery, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510220, People’s Republic of China
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- Guangzhou Institute of Traumatic Surgery, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510220, People’s Republic of China
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Pereira S, Costa-Ribeiro A, Teixeira P, Rodríguez-Lorenzo L, Prado M, Cerqueira MA, Garrido-Maestu A. Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Activity of Chitosan Nanoparticles against Listeria monocytogenes. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:3759. [PMID: 37765613 PMCID: PMC10538158 DOI: 10.3390/polym15183759] [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: 03/09/2023] [Revised: 09/06/2023] [Accepted: 09/10/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Chitosan is obtained from the deacetylation of chitin, and it is known to possess antimicrobial activity. It has attracted attention as it may be used for treating infections caused by different types of microorganisms due to its broad spectrum. Its application in the form of micro- or nanoparticles (CM/CN) has expanded its usage, as in this form, it retains its activity, and remain stable in aqueous solutions. However, inconsistencies in the results reported by different authors have been identified. In this communication, the antimicrobial activity of CN produced from different starting materials was tested against Listeria monocytogenes. It was observed that, even though all the starting materials were reported to have a molecular weight (MW) below 200 kDa and degree of deacetylation (DD) > 75%, the size of the CNs were significantly different (263 nm vs. 607 nm). Furthermore, these differences in sizes exerted a direct effect on the antimicrobial properties of the particles, as when testing the ones with the smallest size, i.e., 263 nm, a lower Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) was achieved, i.e., 0.04 mg/mL. Even though the largest particles, i.e., 607 nm, in individual experiments were able to achieve an MIC of 0.03 mg/mL, the results with CN presented great variation among replicates and up to 0.2 mg/mL were needed in other replicates. The starting material has a critical impact on the properties of the CN, and it must be carefully characterized and selected for the intended application, and MW and DD solely do not fully account for these properties.
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- Sara Pereira
- International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Av. Mestre José Veiga s/n, 4715-330 Braga, Portugal; (S.P.); (L.R.-L.); (M.P.); (M.A.C.)
- CEB—Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal;
- LABBELS—Associate Laboratory, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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- International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Av. Mestre José Veiga s/n, 4715-330 Braga, Portugal; (S.P.); (L.R.-L.); (M.P.); (M.A.C.)
- Department of Biochemistry, Genetics and Immunology, University of Vigo, 36310 Vigo, Spain
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- CEB—Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal;
- LABBELS—Associate Laboratory, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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- International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Av. Mestre José Veiga s/n, 4715-330 Braga, Portugal; (S.P.); (L.R.-L.); (M.P.); (M.A.C.)
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- International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Av. Mestre José Veiga s/n, 4715-330 Braga, Portugal; (S.P.); (L.R.-L.); (M.P.); (M.A.C.)
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- International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Av. Mestre José Veiga s/n, 4715-330 Braga, Portugal; (S.P.); (L.R.-L.); (M.P.); (M.A.C.)
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- International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Av. Mestre José Veiga s/n, 4715-330 Braga, Portugal; (S.P.); (L.R.-L.); (M.P.); (M.A.C.)
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Liang H, Yan Y, Sun W, Ma X, Su Z, Liu Z, Chen Y, Yu B. Preparation of Melatonin-Loaded Nanoparticles with Targeting and Sustained Release Function and Their Application in Osteoarthritis. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24108740. [PMID: 37240086 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24108740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2023] [Revised: 05/07/2023] [Accepted: 05/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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(1) The vicious cycle of innate immune response and reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation is an important pathological process of osteoarthritis (OA). Melatonin may be a new hope for the treatment of OA because of its antioxidant capacity. However, the mechanism of melatonin in the treatment of OA is still not completely clear, and the physiological characteristics of articular cartilage make melatonin unable to play a long-term role in OA. (2) The effects of melatonin on ROS and the innate immune response system in OA chondrocytes and the therapeutic effect in vivo were evaluated. Then, a melatonin-loaded nano-delivery system (MT@PLGA-COLBP) was prepared and characterized. Finally, the behavior of MT@PLGA-COLPB in cartilage and the therapeutic effect in OA mice were evaluated. (3) Melatonin can inhibit the activation of the innate immune system by inhibiting the TLR2/4-MyD88-NFκB signal pathway and scavenging ROS, thus improving cartilage matrix metabolism and delaying the progression of OA in vivo. MT@PLGA-COLBP can reach the interior of cartilage and complete the accumulation in OA knee joints. At the same time, it can reduce the number of intra-articular injections and improve the utilization rate of melatonin in vivo. (4) This work provides a new idea for the treatment of osteoarthritis, updates the mechanism of melatonin in the treatment of osteoarthritis, and highlights the application prospect of PLGA@MT-COLBP nanoparticles in preventing OA.
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- Haifeng Liang
- Orthopedic and Traumatology Department, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510282, China
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- Orthopedic and Traumatology Department, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510282, China
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- Orthopedic and Traumatology Department, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510282, China
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- Orthopedic and Traumatology Department, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510282, China
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- Orthopedic and Traumatology Department, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510282, China
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- Orthopedic and Traumatology Department, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510282, China
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- Ultrasound Medical Center, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510282, China
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- Orthopedic and Traumatology Department, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510282, China
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Zhang M, Peng X, Ding Y, Ke X, Ren K, Xin Q, Qin M, Xie J, Li J. A cyclic brush zwitterionic polymer based pH-responsive nanocarrier-mediated dual drug delivery system with lubrication maintenance for osteoarthritis treatment. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2023. [PMID: 37078123 DOI: 10.1039/d3mh00218g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
Abstract
Enhanced joint synergistic lubrication combined with anti-inflammatory therapy is an effective strategy to delay the progression of early osteoarthritis (OA) but has been rarely reported. The hydration lubrication of zwitterions and inherent super-lubrication properties of the cyclic brush, as well as the enhancement of the steric stability of the cyclic topology, can effectively improve the drug loading and utilization; herein we report a pH-responsive cyclic brush zwitterionic polymer (CB) with SBMA and DMAEMA as brushes and a cyclic polymer (c-P(HEMA)) as the core template, possessing a low coefficient of friction (0.017). After loading with hydrophobic curcumin and hydrophilic loxoprofen sodium it demonstrates high drug-loading efficiency. In vitro and in vivo experiments confirmed the triple function of the CB on superlubrication, sequence controlled release and anti-inflammatory effects demonstrated by Micro CT, histological analysis and qRT-PCR. Overall, the CB is a promising long-acting lubricating therapeutic agent, with potential for OA treatment or other diseases.
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- Miao Zhang
- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P. R. China.
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- Experimental and Research Animal Institute, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P. R. China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P. R. China.
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P. R. China.
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P. R. China.
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P. R. China.
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P. R. China.
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P. R. China.
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P. R. China.
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, P. R. China
- Med-X Center for Materials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, P. R. China
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Wen J, Li H, Dai H, Hua S, Long X, Li H, Ivanovski S, Xu C. Intra-articular nanoparticles based therapies for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis management. Mater Today Bio 2023; 19:100597. [PMID: 36910270 PMCID: PMC9999238 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2023.100597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2022] [Revised: 02/19/2023] [Accepted: 02/24/2023] [Indexed: 02/27/2023] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are chronic and progressive inflammatory joint diseases that affect a large population worldwide. Intra-articular administration of various therapeutics is applied to alleviate pain, prevent further progression, and promote cartilage regeneration and bone remodeling in both OA and RA. However, the effectiveness of intra-articular injection with traditional drugs is uncertain and controversial due to issues such as rapid drug clearance and the barrier afforded by the dense structure of cartilage. Nanoparticles can improve the efficacy of intra-articular injection by facilitating controlled drug release, prolonged retention time, and enhanced penetration into joint tissue. This review systematically summarizes nanoparticle-based therapies for OA and RA management. Firstly, we explore the interaction between nanoparticles and joints, including articular fluids and cells. This is followed by a comprehensive analysis of current nanoparticles designed for OA/RA, divided into two categories based on therapeutic mechanisms: direct therapeutic nanoparticles and nanoparticles-based drug delivery systems. We highlight nanoparticle design for tissue/cell targeting and controlled drug release before discussing challenges of nanoparticle-based therapies for efficient OA and RA treatment and their future clinical translation. We anticipate that rationally designed local injection of nanoparticles will be more effective, convenient, and safer than the current therapeutic approach.
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- Juan Wen
- School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, 4006, Australia
- Centre for Orofacial Regeneration, Reconstruction and Rehabilitation (COR3), School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, 4006, Australia
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- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST) and Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430079, China
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430079, China
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- School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, 4006, Australia
- Centre for Orofacial Regeneration, Reconstruction and Rehabilitation (COR3), School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, 4006, Australia
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- School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, 4006, Australia
- Centre for Orofacial Regeneration, Reconstruction and Rehabilitation (COR3), School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, 4006, Australia
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- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST) and Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430079, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210009, China
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- School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, 4006, Australia
- Centre for Orofacial Regeneration, Reconstruction and Rehabilitation (COR3), School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, 4006, Australia
- Corresponding author. School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, 4006, Australia.
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- School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, 4006, Australia
- Centre for Orofacial Regeneration, Reconstruction and Rehabilitation (COR3), School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, 4006, Australia
- Corresponding author. School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, 4006, Australia.
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Zhou D, Zhou F, Sheng S, Wei Y, Chen X, Su J. Intra-articular nanodrug delivery strategies for treating osteoarthritis. Drug Discov Today 2023; 28:103482. [PMID: 36584875 DOI: 10.1016/j.drudis.2022.103482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2022] [Revised: 12/09/2022] [Accepted: 12/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is characterized by progressive cartilage degeneration. Pharmaceutical intervention remains a main treatment approach. However, drug delivery via intra-articular administration (IA) can be restricted by rapid clearance, the dense and highly negatively charged extracellular matrix (ECM) of cartilage, and uneven distribution of diseased chondrocytes. Nanodrug delivery systems, such as liposomes, micelles, and nanoparticles (NPs), have shown great potential to prolong intra-articular residence, penetrate the ECM, and achieve diseased chondrocyte-specific delivery. In this review, we discuss the challenges associated with intra-articular drug delivery in OA and the nanodrug delivery strategies developed to overcome these challenges. It is anticipated that these nanodrug delivery strategies will advance IA of drugs into broader applications in OA treatment.
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- Dongyang Zhou
- Institute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China; Institute of Advanced Interdisciplinary Materials Science, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China; College of Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China; Organoid Research Center, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiao Tong University, Xi'an 710000, China
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- Department of Trauma Orthopedics, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China; Organoid Research Center, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China.
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- Department of Trauma Orthopedics, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China.
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China; Institute of Advanced Interdisciplinary Materials Science, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China; Organoid Research Center, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China; Department of Trauma Orthopedics, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China.
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Zhu C, Zhang Z, Wen Y, Song X, Zhu J, Yao Y, Li J. Cationic micelles as nanocarriers for enhancing intra-cartilage drug penetration and retention. J Mater Chem B 2023; 11:1670-1683. [PMID: 36621526 DOI: 10.1039/d2tb02050e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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There is a tremendous unmet medical need for osteoarthritis (OA) treatment around the world, and pharmacological management is the most common option but presents a limited and short efficacy. Insufficient drug delivery to articular cartilage is the key cause. It is widely accepted that the complex structure of articular cartilage and the rapid clearance of joint liquids largely hinder drug penetration and retention in the cartilage. To address these obstacles, we designed and prepared a positively charged micellar system that can effectively deliver a model drug to the deep zone of the cartilage and prolong the drug retention time. In this work, a triblock copolymer composed of cationic poly(N,N-dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate) (PDMAEMA) and poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL), denoted as PDMAEMA-PCL-PDMAEMA, was synthesized. A triblock copolymer composed of brush poly[poly(ethylene glycol) methacrylate] (pPEGMA) and PCL, denoted as pPEGMA-PCL-pPEGMA, was prepared for comparison. The two types of triblock copolymers were self-assembled in an aqueous environment to form cationic and neutral micelles, respectively. A hydrophobic fluorescent dye as a model drug was loaded into micelle cores, and the dye-loaded micelles were evaluated for intra-cartilage penetration and retention using porcine knee cartilage explants. The PDMAEMA-PCL-PDMAEMA cationic micelles were found to significantly enhance the intra-cartilage penetration and retention capability due to the electrostatic interaction between the micelles and the negatively charged cartilage extracellular matrix. The confocal microscopy study showed that the cationic micelles could penetrate the full-thickness porcine cartilage explants (around 1.5 mm) within 24 hours. Up to 87% of the cationic micelles were taken up by porcine cartilage explants, and 71% of the absorbed micelles were retained in the tissue for at least 4 days. Although the pPEGMA-PCL-pPEGMA neutral micelles were able to penetrate the full-thickness cartilage, this type of micelle showed lower uptake (44%) and retention (44%) rates. This observation implied that the surface charge of micelles could play an important role in efficient intra-cartilage drug delivery. This study verified the feasibility and effectiveness of the PDMAEMA-PCL-PDMAEM cationic micelles in intra-cartilage drug delivery, showing that cationic micelles could be promising carriers for OA treatment.
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- Chenxian Zhu
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National University of Singapore, 15 Kent Ridge Crescent, Singapore 119276, Singapore.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National University of Singapore, 15 Kent Ridge Crescent, Singapore 119276, Singapore.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National University of Singapore, 15 Kent Ridge Crescent, Singapore 119276, Singapore. .,National University of Singapore (Chongqing) Research Institute, 2 Huizhu Road, Yubei District, Chongqing 401120, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National University of Singapore, 15 Kent Ridge Crescent, Singapore 119276, Singapore.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National University of Singapore, 15 Kent Ridge Crescent, Singapore 119276, Singapore. .,NUS Environmental Research Institute (NERI), National University of Singapore, 5A Engineering Drive 1, Singapore 117411, Singapore
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200030, China.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National University of Singapore, 15 Kent Ridge Crescent, Singapore 119276, Singapore. .,National University of Singapore (Chongqing) Research Institute, 2 Huizhu Road, Yubei District, Chongqing 401120, China.,NUS Environmental Research Institute (NERI), National University of Singapore, 5A Engineering Drive 1, Singapore 117411, Singapore
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Wang Z, Yi X, Yi W, Jian C, Qi B, Liu Q, Li Z, Yu A. Early diagnosis of heterotopic ossification with a NIR fluorescent probe by targeting type II collagen. J Mater Chem B 2023; 11:1684-1691. [PMID: 36594255 DOI: 10.1039/d2tb02157a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Heterotopic ossification (HO) is a devastating sequela in which the pathologic extracellular matrix of the cartilage and bone forms abnormally in soft tissues following traumatic injuries or orthopaedic surgeries. Early treatment is essential for inhibiting the progression of HO but is currently limited by the absence of sensitive and specific early diagnosis. Herein, this study exploits the enrichment of type II collagen (Col2a1) in the HO cartilage formation stage towards developing a near-infrared (NIR) probe for early HO diagnosis, namely WL-808 by conjugating a Col2a1-binding peptide (WYRGRL) and a cyanine dye (IR-808). WL-808 exhibits high specificity for targeting the cartilage in vitro and in vivo with no apparent cytotoxicity. The NIR signal of WL-808 can be detected in the HO cartilage lesions as early as 1 week after injury when micro-CT cannot show any ectopic bone formation. Moreover, the probe is rarely distributed in the normal knee articular cartilage in vivo via the intravenous administration method. Taken together, WL-808 demonstrates great potential in early HO diagnosis under NIR imaging, facilitating early HO prophylaxis and treatment in the clinic.
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- Zheng Wang
- Department of Orthopedics Trauma and Microsurgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, China. .,Hubei Clinical Medical Research Center of Trauma and Microsurgery, Wuhan, Hubei 430071, China
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- Department of Orthopedics Trauma and Microsurgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, China. .,Hubei Clinical Medical Research Center of Trauma and Microsurgery, Wuhan, Hubei 430071, China
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- Department of Orthopedics Trauma and Microsurgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, China. .,Hubei Clinical Medical Research Center of Trauma and Microsurgery, Wuhan, Hubei 430071, China
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- Department of Orthopedics Trauma and Microsurgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, China. .,Hubei Clinical Medical Research Center of Trauma and Microsurgery, Wuhan, Hubei 430071, China
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- Department of Orthopedics Trauma and Microsurgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, China. .,Hubei Clinical Medical Research Center of Trauma and Microsurgery, Wuhan, Hubei 430071, China
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- Department of Orthopedics Trauma and Microsurgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics Trauma and Microsurgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, China. .,Hubei Clinical Medical Research Center of Trauma and Microsurgery, Wuhan, Hubei 430071, China
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- Department of Orthopedics Trauma and Microsurgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, China. .,Hubei Clinical Medical Research Center of Trauma and Microsurgery, Wuhan, Hubei 430071, China
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Bruno MC, Cristiano MC, Celia C, d'Avanzo N, Mancuso A, Paolino D, Wolfram J, Fresta M. Injectable Drug Delivery Systems for Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis. ACS NANO 2022; 16:19665-19690. [PMID: 36512378 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c06393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Joint diseases are one of the most common causes of morbidity and disability worldwide. The main diseases that affect joint cartilage are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, which require chronic treatment focused on symptomatic relief. Conventional drugs administered through systemic or intra-articular routes have low accumulation and/or retention in articular cartilage, causing dose-limiting toxicities and reduced efficacy. Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop improved strategies for drug delivery, in particular, the use of micro- and nanotechnology-based methods. Encapsulation of therapeutic agents in delivery systems reduces drug efflux from the joint and protects against rapid cellular and enzymatic clearance following intra-articular injection. Consequently, the use of drug delivery systems decreases side effects and increases therapeutic efficacy due to enhanced drug retention in the intra-articular space. Additionally, the frequency of intra-articular administration is reduced, as delivery systems enable sustained drug release. This review summarizes various advanced drug delivery systems, such as nano- and microcarriers, developed for articular cartilage diseases.
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- Maria Chiara Bruno
- Department of Health Sciences, School of Pharmacy and Nutraceuticals, University "Magna Græcia" of Catanzaro, Campus Universitario "S. Venuta", Building of BioSciences, Viale S. Venuta, Germaneto-Catanzaro, I-88100, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, School of Pharmacy and Nutraceuticals, University "Magna Græcia" of Catanzaro, Campus Universitario "S. Venuta", Building of BioSciences, Viale S. Venuta, Germaneto-Catanzaro, I-88100, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Chieti - Pescara "G. d'Annunzio", Via dei Vestini 31, Chieti, I-66100, Italy
- Laboratory of Drug Targets Histopathology, Institute of Cardiology, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, A. Mickeviciaus g. 9, LT-44307, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Department of Health Sciences, School of Pharmacy and Nutraceuticals, University "Magna Græcia" of Catanzaro, Campus Universitario "S. Venuta", Building of BioSciences, Viale S. Venuta, Germaneto-Catanzaro, I-88100, Italy
- Department of Pharmacy, University of Chieti - Pescara "G. d'Annunzio", Via dei Vestini 31, Chieti, I-66100, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, School of Pharmacy and Nutraceuticals, University "Magna Græcia" of Catanzaro, Campus Universitario "S. Venuta", Building of BioSciences, Viale S. Venuta, Germaneto-Catanzaro, I-88100, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, School of Pharmacy and Nutraceuticals, University "Magna Græcia" of Catanzaro, Campus Universitario "S. Venuta", Building of BioSciences, Viale S. Venuta, Germaneto-Catanzaro, I-88100, Italy
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia
- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia
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- Department of Health Sciences, School of Pharmacy and Nutraceuticals, University "Magna Græcia" of Catanzaro, Campus Universitario "S. Venuta", Building of BioSciences, Viale S. Venuta, Germaneto-Catanzaro, I-88100, Italy
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Xu XL, Xue Y, Ding JY, Zhu ZH, Wu XC, Song YJ, Cao YL, Tang LG, Ding DF, Xu JG. Nanodevices for deep cartilage penetration. Acta Biomater 2022; 154:23-48. [PMID: 36243371 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2022.10.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2022] [Revised: 09/30/2022] [Accepted: 10/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease and is the main cause of chronic pain and functional disability in adults. Articular cartilage is a hydrated soft tissue that is composed of normally quiescent chondrocytes at a low density, a dense network of collagen fibrils with a pore size of 60-200 nm, and aggrecan proteoglycans with high-density negative charge. Although certain drugs, nucleic acids, and proteins have the potential to slow the progression of OA and restore the joints, these treatments have not been clinically applied owing to the lack of an effective delivery system capable of breaking through the cartilage barrier. Recently, the development of nanotechnology for delivery systems renders new ideas and treatment methods viable in overcoming the limited penetration. In this review, we focus on current research on such applications of nanotechnology, including exosomes, protein-based cationic nanocarriers, cationic liposomes/solid lipid nanoparticles, amino acid-based nanocarriers, polyamide derivatives-based nanocarriers, manganese dioxide, and carbon nanotubes. Exosomes are the smallest known nanoscale extracellular vesicles, and they can quickly deliver nucleic acids or proteins to the required depth. Through electrostatic interactions, nanocarriers with appropriate balance in cationic property and particle size have a strong ability to penetrate cartilage. Although substantial preclinical evidence has been obtained, further optimization is necessary for clinical transformation. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: The dense cartilage matrix with high-negative charge was associated with reduced therapeutic effect in osteoarthritis patients with deep pathological changes. However, a systematic review in nanodevices for deep cartilage penetration is still lacking. Current approaches to assure penetration of nanosystems into the depth of cartilage were reviewed, including nanoscale extracellular vesicles from different cell lines and nanocarriers with appropriate balance in cationic property and size particle. Moreover, nanodevices entering clinical trials and further optimization were also discussed, providing important guiding significance to future research.
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- Xiao-Ling Xu
- Shulan International Medical College, Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou 310015, China
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- Shanghai Yangzhi Rehabilitation Hospital (Shanghai Sunshine Rehabilitation Centre), School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai 201613, China
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- School of Rehabilitation Science, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China
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- School of Rehabilitation Science, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China
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- School of Rehabilitation Science, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China
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- School of Rehabilitation Science, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China
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- Shi's Center of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Shuguang Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China
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- International Institutes of Medicine, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Yiwu 322000, China.
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- School of Rehabilitation Science, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China.
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- School of Rehabilitation Science, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China.
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Xiao L, Cui J, Sun Z, Liu Y, Zheng J, Dong Y. Therapeutic potential of nanotechnology-based approaches in osteoarthritis. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:920824. [PMID: 36003519 PMCID: PMC9394598 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.920824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2022] [Accepted: 07/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
Abstract
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a multifactorial disease that affects the entire joint, often resulting in severe pain, disability, psychological distress, and a lower quality of life. Patient self-management is emphasized in OA clinical recommendations. Currently, the clinical treatment of OA mainly focuses on pain relief and the improvement of joint function, with few options for regenerating degenerative cartilage or slowing the progression of OA. Therefore, we first reviewed the current treatment of OA, and then summarized the research advances of nanotechnology in OA treatment, including nano drug delivery systems for small molecule drugs, nucleic acids and proteins, nano-scaffolds for cartilage regeneration, and nanoparticle lubricants. Finally, we discussed the opportunities and potential challenges of nanotechnology in OA treatment.
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- Likang Xiao
- Department of Orthopedics, Henan Provincial People’s Hospital, Zhengzhou University People’s Hospital, Henan University People’s Hospital, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Rehabilitation and Health Preservation, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Henan Provincial People’s Hospital, Zhengzhou University People’s Hospital, Henan University People’s Hospital, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Henan Provincial People’s Hospital, Zhengzhou University People’s Hospital, Henan University People’s Hospital, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Henan Provincial People’s Hospital, Zhengzhou University People’s Hospital, Henan University People’s Hospital, Zhengzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Jia Zheng, ; Yonghui Dong,
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- Department of Orthopedics, Henan Provincial People’s Hospital, Zhengzhou University People’s Hospital, Henan University People’s Hospital, Zhengzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Jia Zheng, ; Yonghui Dong,
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Sis MJ, Ye Z, La Costa K, Webber MJ. Energy Landscapes of Supramolecular Peptide–Drug Conjugates Directed by Linker Selection and Drug Topology. ACS NANO 2022; 16:9546-9558. [PMID: 35639629 PMCID: PMC10019486 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c02804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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- Matthew J. Sis
- Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana 46556, United States
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- Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana 46556, United States
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- Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana 46556, United States
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- Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana 46556, United States
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Xin J, Jichun Z, Yonghai S. Dexamethasone-Loaded biodegradable magnetic microparticles for treatment of CFA-induced chronic pain in rats. Des Monomers Polym 2022; 25:98-114. [PMID: 35529590 PMCID: PMC9067977 DOI: 10.1080/15685551.2022.2068743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Traditional drug solutions or suspensions, have been shown to treat pain in complete Freund’s adjuvant (CFA)-induced chronic inflammatory pain in rats, with or without combination with magnetic therapy. In this study, we aimed to prepare, characterize, and evaluate the therapeutic effects of microparticles containing dexamethasone for local administration and treatment of chronic inflammatory pain. The results showed the following; a) Preparation and characterization: two ratios of poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA)/poly(lactic acid) (PLA) were used. The prepared batches were similar in size and magnetic responsiveness. The microparticle size distribution assessed via electron microscopy suggested a homogeneous distribution and absence of aggregates. Dexamethasone release profiles (microparticles synthesized with a feed ratio of 1:4) showed a sustained release in vitro and good biocompatibility with tissues. b) Therapeutic effect: the treatment effect of dexamethasone-PLGA magnetic microspheres + magnetic therapy was substantially better than that observed for other groups on day 4, as monitored by appearance, mechanical pain threshold, and histological analysis. This type of carrier could be a suitable magnetically retainable local drug delivery system for treating chronic pain.
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- Jin Xin
- Anesthesiology Department of the Chinese PLA Air Force Medical Center, Beijing, Hebei, China
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- Pathology Department of the Chinese PLA Air Force Medical Center, Beijing, Hebei, China
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- Department of Comprehensive Treatment, The Second Medical Center of the Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, Hebei, China
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Ma L, Zheng X, Lin R, Sun AR, Song J, Ye Z, Liang D, Zhang M, Tian J, Zhou X, Cui L, Liu Y, Liu Y. Knee Osteoarthritis Therapy: Recent Advances in Intra-Articular Drug Delivery Systems. Drug Des Devel Ther 2022; 16:1311-1347. [PMID: 35547865 PMCID: PMC9081192 DOI: 10.2147/dddt.s357386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2022] [Accepted: 04/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Drug delivery for osteoarthritis (OA) treatment is a continuous challenge because of their poor bioavailability and rapid clearance in joints. Intra-articular (IA) drug delivery is a common strategy and its therapeutic effects depend mainly on the efficacy of the drug-delivery system used for OA therapy. Different types of IA drug-delivery systems, such as microspheres, nanoparticles, and hydrogels, have been rapidly developed over the past decade to improve their therapeutic effects. With the continuous advancement in OA mechanism research, new drugs targeting specific cell/signaling pathways in OA are rapidly evolving and effective drug delivery is critical for treating OA. In this review, recent advances in various IA drug-delivery systems for OA treatment, OA targeted strategies, and related signaling pathways in OA treatment are summarized and analyzed based on current publications.
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- Luoyang Ma
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory for Research and Development of Natural Drug, School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang City, Guangdong Province, 524023, People’s Republic of China
- Marine Medical Research Institute of Zhanjiang, Zhanjiang City, Guangdong Province, 524023, People’s Republic of China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory for Research and Development of Natural Drug, School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang City, Guangdong Province, 524023, People’s Republic of China
- Zhanjiang Central Hospital, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang city, Guangdong province, 524045, People's Republic of China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory for Research and Development of Natural Drug, School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang City, Guangdong Province, 524023, People’s Republic of China
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- Center for Translational Medicine Research and Development, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Science, Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province, 518055, People’s Republic of China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory for Research and Development of Natural Drug, School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang City, Guangdong Province, 524023, People’s Republic of China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory for Research and Development of Natural Drug, School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang City, Guangdong Province, 524023, People’s Republic of China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory for Research and Development of Natural Drug, School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang City, Guangdong Province, 524023, People’s Republic of China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory for Research and Development of Natural Drug, School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang City, Guangdong Province, 524023, People’s Republic of China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory for Research and Development of Natural Drug, School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang City, Guangdong Province, 524023, People’s Republic of China
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- Marine Medical Research Institute of Zhanjiang, Zhanjiang City, Guangdong Province, 524023, People’s Republic of China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory for Research and Development of Natural Drug, School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang City, Guangdong Province, 524023, People’s Republic of China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory for Research and Development of Natural Drug, School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang City, Guangdong Province, 524023, People’s Republic of China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory for Research and Development of Natural Drug, School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang City, Guangdong Province, 524023, People’s Republic of China
- Zhanjiang Central Hospital, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang city, Guangdong province, 524045, People's Republic of China
- Shenzhen Osteomore Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen city, Guangdong Province, 518118, People’s Republic of China
- Correspondence: Yanzhi Liu; Yuyu Liu, Tel +86-759-2388405; +86-759-2388588, Email ;
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Fang W, Yang F, Li W, Hu Q, Chen W, Yang M, Chen J, Qiu L. Dexamethasone Microspheres and Celecoxib Microcrystals Loaded into Injectable Gels for Enhanced Knee Osteoarthritis Therapy. Int J Pharm 2022; 622:121802. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2022.121802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2022] [Revised: 04/30/2022] [Accepted: 05/01/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Ren E, Chen H, Qin Z, Guan S, Jiang L, Pang X, He Y, Zhang Y, Gao X, Chu C, Zheng L, Liu G. Harnessing Bifunctional Ferritin with Kartogenin Loading for Mesenchymal Stem Cell Capture and Enhancing Chondrogenesis in Cartilage Regeneration. Adv Healthc Mater 2022; 11:e2101715. [PMID: 34997700 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202101715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2021] [Revised: 12/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Methods that leverage bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) and stimulating factor kartogenin (KGN) for chondrocyte differentiation have paved the way for cartilage repair. However, the scarce carriers for efficiently bridging the two components significantly impede their further application. Therefore, one kind of bifunctional ferritin has designed and synthesized: RC-Fn, a genetically engineered ferritin nanocage with RGD peptide and WYRGRL peptide on the surface. The RGD can target the integrin αvβ3 of BMSCs and promote proliferation, and the WYRGRL peptide has an inherent affinity for the cartilage matrix component of collagen II protein. RC-Fn nanocages have an ideal size for penetrating the proteoglycan network of cartilage. Thus, intra-articularly injected RC-Fn with KGN loading can convert the articular cavity from a barrier into a reservoir to prevent rapid release and clearance of KGN and exogenous BMSCs, which results in efficient and persistent chondrogenesis in cartilage regeneration.
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- En Ren
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics & Center for Molecular Imaging and Translational Medicine, School of Public Health Xiamen Xiamen University Xiamen 361102 China
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- Guangxi Engineering Center in Biomedical Materials for Tissue and Organ Regeneration Guangxi Medical University Nanning 530021 China
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- Guangxi Engineering Center in Biomedical Materials for Tissue and Organ Regeneration Guangxi Medical University Nanning 530021 China
- Collaborative Innovation Centre of Regenerative Medicine and Medical BioResource Development and Application The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University Nanning 530021 China
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- Guangxi Engineering Center in Biomedical Materials for Tissue and Organ Regeneration Guangxi Medical University Nanning 530021 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics & Center for Molecular Imaging and Translational Medicine, School of Public Health Xiamen Xiamen University Xiamen 361102 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics & Center for Molecular Imaging and Translational Medicine, School of Public Health Xiamen Xiamen University Xiamen 361102 China
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- Guangxi Engineering Center in Biomedical Materials for Tissue and Organ Regeneration Guangxi Medical University Nanning 530021 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics & Center for Molecular Imaging and Translational Medicine, School of Public Health Xiamen Xiamen University Xiamen 361102 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics & Center for Molecular Imaging and Translational Medicine, School of Public Health Xiamen Xiamen University Xiamen 361102 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics & Center for Molecular Imaging and Translational Medicine, School of Public Health Xiamen Xiamen University Xiamen 361102 China
- Eye Institute of Xiamen University Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science Xiamen University Xiamen 361102 China
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- Guangxi Engineering Center in Biomedical Materials for Tissue and Organ Regeneration Guangxi Medical University Nanning 530021 China
- Collaborative Innovation Centre of Regenerative Medicine and Medical BioResource Development and Application The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University Nanning 530021 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics & Center for Molecular Imaging and Translational Medicine, School of Public Health Xiamen Xiamen University Xiamen 361102 China
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Tu Z, Zhong Y, Hu H, Shao D, Haag R, Schirner M, Lee J, Sullenger B, Leong KW. Design of therapeutic biomaterials to control inflammation. NATURE REVIEWS. MATERIALS 2022; 7:557-574. [PMID: 35251702 PMCID: PMC8884103 DOI: 10.1038/s41578-022-00426-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 159] [Impact Index Per Article: 79.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/12/2022] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Inflammation plays an important role in the response to danger signals arising from damage to our body and in restoring homeostasis. Dysregulated inflammatory responses occur in many diseases, including cancer, sepsis and autoimmunity. The efficacy of anti-inflammatory drugs, developed for the treatment of dysregulated inflammation, can be potentiated using biomaterials, by improving the bioavailability of drugs and by reducing side effects. In this Review, we first outline key elements and stages of the inflammatory environment and then discuss the design of biomaterials for different anti-inflammatory therapeutic strategies. Biomaterials can be engineered to scavenge danger signals, such as reactive oxygen and nitrogen species and cell-free DNA, in the early stages of inflammation. Materials can also be designed to prevent adhesive interactions of leukocytes and endothelial cells that initiate inflammatory responses. Furthermore, nanoscale platforms can deliver anti-inflammatory agents to inflammation sites. We conclude by discussing the challenges and opportunities for biomaterial innovations in addressing inflammation.
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- Zhaoxu Tu
- School of Biomedical Sciences and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou International Campus, Guangzhou, China
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Columbia University, New York, NY USA
- National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Columbia University, New York, NY USA
- School of Chemistry, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales Australia
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Columbia University, New York, NY USA
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- School of Biomedical Sciences and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou International Campus, Guangzhou, China
- Institutes for Life Sciences, School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
- National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- Institut für Chemie und Biochemie, Freie Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Institut für Chemie und Biochemie, Freie Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- School of Medicine, Duke University, Durham, NC USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Columbia University, New York, NY USA
- Department of Systems Biology, Columbia University, New York, NY USA
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Ebada HM, Nasra MM, Nassra RA, Solaiman AA, Abdallah OY. Cationic nanocarrier of rhein based on hydrophobic ion pairing approach as intra-articular targeted regenerative therapy for osteoarthritis. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2021; 211:112285. [PMID: 34942464 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2021.112285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2021] [Revised: 11/30/2021] [Accepted: 12/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Cartilage deterioration is the hallmark of osteoarthritis (OA). Rapid clearance of intra-articularly injected drugs and inherent cartilage barrier properties represent enormous challenges facing the effective local OA therapy. Rhein (RH), a dihydroxy-anthraquinone acid molecule, possess a potential chondroprotective effect. However, RH suffers from poor oral bioavailability besides its gastrointestinal side effects. Herein, for the first time, we exploited cationic carriers to target anionic cartilage matrix to create a RH-reservoir within the cartilage matrix, improving RH therapeutic efficacy with reduced side effects. Firstly, we improved RH lipophilic characteristics employing hydrophobic ion pairing (HIP) to be efficiently loaded within lipid nanoparticles with slow-release properties. RH-HIP integrated solid lipid nanoparticles (RH-SLNs) rapidly penetrated through cartilage tissue and lasted for 3 weeks into healthy and arthritic rat joints. Furthermore, RH-SLNs significantly inhibited inflammatory response, oxidative stress and cartilage deterioration in MIA-arthritic rats. In conclusion, intra-articular cationic RH-SLNs represented a meaningful step towards OA therapy.
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- Heba Mk Ebada
- Central Lab, Faculty of Pharmacy, Damanhour University, Damanhour, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.
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- Department of Medical Biochemistery, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.
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- Department of Histology and Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.
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Berillo D, Yeskendir A, Zharkinbekov Z, Raziyeva K, Saparov A. Peptide-Based Drug Delivery Systems. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2021; 57:medicina57111209. [PMID: 34833427 PMCID: PMC8617776 DOI: 10.3390/medicina57111209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2021] [Revised: 10/29/2021] [Accepted: 11/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Peptide-based drug delivery systems have many advantages when compared to synthetic systems in that they have better biocompatibility, biochemical and biophysical properties, lack of toxicity, controlled molecular weight via solid phase synthesis and purification. Lysosomes, solid lipid nanoparticles, dendrimers, polymeric micelles can be applied by intravenous administration, however they are of artificial nature and thus may induce side effects and possess lack of ability to penetrate the blood-brain barrier. An analysis of nontoxic drug delivery systems and an establishment of prospective trends in the development of drug delivery systems was needed. This review paper summarizes data, mainly from the past 5 years, devoted to the use of peptide-based carriers for delivery of various toxic drugs, mostly anticancer or drugs with limiting bioavailability. Peptide-based drug delivery platforms are utilized as peptide–drug conjugates, injectable biodegradable particles and depots for delivering small molecule pharmaceutical substances (500 Da) and therapeutic proteins. Controlled drug delivery systems that can effectively deliver anticancer and peptide-based drugs leading to accelerated recovery without significant side effects are discussed. Moreover, cell penetrating peptides and their molecular mechanisms as targeting peptides, as well as stimuli responsive (enzyme-responsive and pH-responsive) peptides and peptide-based self-assembly scaffolds are also reviewed.
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- Dmitriy Berillo
- Department of Pharmaceutical and Toxicological Chemistry, Pharmacognosy and Botany School of Pharmacy, Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University, Almaty 050000, Kazakhstan
- Correspondence: (D.B.); (A.S.)
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- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Nur-Sultan 010000, Kazakhstan; (A.Y.); (Z.Z.); (K.R.)
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- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Nur-Sultan 010000, Kazakhstan; (A.Y.); (Z.Z.); (K.R.)
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- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Nur-Sultan 010000, Kazakhstan; (A.Y.); (Z.Z.); (K.R.)
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- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Nur-Sultan 010000, Kazakhstan; (A.Y.); (Z.Z.); (K.R.)
- Correspondence: (D.B.); (A.S.)
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Wang X, Han X, Li C, Chen Z, Huang H, Chen J, Wu C, Fan T, Li T, Huang W, Al-Hartomy OA, Al-Ghamdi A, Wageh S, Zheng F, Al-Sehemi AG, Wang G, Xie Z, Zhang H. 2D materials for bone therapy. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2021; 178:113970. [PMID: 34509576 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2021.113970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2021] [Revised: 08/24/2021] [Accepted: 09/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Due to their prominent physicochemical properties, 2D materials are broadly applied in biomedicine. Currently, 2D materials have achieved great success in treating many diseases such as cancer and tissue engineering as well as bone therapy. Based on their different characteristics, 2D materials could function in various ways in different bone diseases. Herein, the application of 2D materials in bone tissue engineering, joint lubrication, infection of orthopedic implants, bone tumors, and osteoarthritis are firstly reviewed comprehensively together. Meanwhile, different mechanisms by which 2D materials function in each disease reviewed below are also reviewed in detail, which in turn reveals the versatile functions and application of 2D materials. At last, the outlook on how to further broaden applications of 2D materials in bone therapies based on their excellent properties is also discussed.
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- Xiangjiang Wang
- The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Qingyuan People's Hospital, Qingyuan 511518, Guangdong, China
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- The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Qingyuan People's Hospital, Qingyuan 511518, Guangdong, China
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- Shenzhen Engineering Laboratory of Phosphorene and Optoelectronics, International Collaborative Laboratory of 2D Materials for Optoelectronics Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Shenzhen Engineering Laboratory of Phosphorene and Optoelectronics, International Collaborative Laboratory of 2D Materials for Optoelectronics Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Shenzhen Engineering Laboratory of Phosphorene and Optoelectronics, International Collaborative Laboratory of 2D Materials for Optoelectronics Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Qingyuan People's Hospital, Qingyuan 511518, Guangdong, China
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- Shenzhen Engineering Laboratory of Phosphorene and Optoelectronics, International Collaborative Laboratory of 2D Materials for Optoelectronics Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- College of Health Science and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen Technology University, Shenzhen 518118, China
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- Shenzhen International Institute for Biomedical Research, Shenzhen 518116, Guangdong, China
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- Nantong Key Lab of Intelligent and New Energy Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, Jiangsu, PR China
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Shenzhen Engineering Laboratory of Phosphorene and Optoelectronics, International Collaborative Laboratory of 2D Materials for Optoelectronics Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Research Center for Advanced Materials Science (RCAMS), King Khalid University, Abha 61413, P.O. Box 9004, Saudi Arabia
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- The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Qingyuan People's Hospital, Qingyuan 511518, Guangdong, China
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- Institute of Pediatrics, Shenzhen Children's Hospital, Shenzhen 518038, Guangdong, PR China; Shenzhen International Institute for Biomedical Research, Shenzhen 518116, Guangdong, China
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- Shenzhen Engineering Laboratory of Phosphorene and Optoelectronics, International Collaborative Laboratory of 2D Materials for Optoelectronics Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China.
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Xiong W, Lan Q, Liang X, Zhao J, Huang H, Zhan Y, Qin Z, Jiang X, Zheng L. Cartilage-targeting poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG)-formononetin (FMN) nanodrug for the treatment of osteoarthritis. J Nanobiotechnology 2021; 19:197. [PMID: 34217311 PMCID: PMC8254262 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-021-00945-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2020] [Accepted: 06/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Intra-articular (IA) injection is an efficient treatment for osteoarthritis, which will minimize systemic side effects. However, the joint experiences rapid clearance of therapeutics after intra-articular injection. Delivering system modified through active targeting strategies to facilitate localization within specific joint tissues such as cartilage is hopeful to increase the therapeutic effects. In this study, we designed a nanoscaled amphiphilic and cartilage-targeting polymer-drug delivery system by using formononetin (FMN)-poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) (denoted as PCFMN), which was prepared by PEGylation of FMN followed by coupling with cartilage-targeting peptide (CollBP). Our results showed that PCFMN was approximately regular spherical with an average diameter about 218 nm. The in vitro test using IL-1β stimulated chondrocytes indicated that PCFMN was biocompatible and upregulated anabolic genes while simultaneously downregulated catabolic genes of the articular cartilage. The therapeutic effects in vivo indicated that PCFMN could effectively attenuate the progression of OA as evidenced by immunohistochemical staining and histological analysis. In addition, PCFMN showed higher intention time in joints and better anti-inflammatory effects than FMN, indicating the efficacy of cartilage targeting nanodrug on OA. This study may provide a reference for clinical OA therapy.
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- Wei Xiong
- Guangxi Engineering Center in Biomedical Materials for Tissue and Organ Regeneration, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
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- Guangxi Engineering Center in Biomedical Materials for Tissue and Organ Regeneration, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
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- Guangxi Engineering Center in Biomedical Materials for Tissue and Organ Regeneration, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
- Department of Orthopedics Trauma and Hand Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
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- Guangxi Engineering Center in Biomedical Materials for Tissue and Organ Regeneration, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
- Department of Orthopedics Trauma and Hand Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
- Guangxi Collaborative Innovation Center for Biomedicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
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- Guangxi Engineering Center in Biomedical Materials for Tissue and Organ Regeneration, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
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- Guangxi Engineering Center in Biomedical Materials for Tissue and Organ Regeneration, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
- Guangxi Collaborative Innovation Center for Biomedicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
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- Guangxi Engineering Center in Biomedical Materials for Tissue and Organ Regeneration, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China.
- Guangxi Collaborative Innovation Center for Biomedicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China.
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- Department of Oral Radiology, Guangxi Medical University College of Stomatology, Nanning, 530021, China.
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- Guangxi Engineering Center in Biomedical Materials for Tissue and Organ Regeneration, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China.
- Department of Orthopedics Trauma and Hand Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China.
- Guangxi Collaborative Innovation Center for Biomedicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China.
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In situ pocket-type microcarrier (PMc) as a therapeutic composite: Regeneration of cartilage with stem cells, genes, and drugs. J Control Release 2021; 332:337-345. [PMID: 32905800 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2020.08.057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2020] [Revised: 08/26/2020] [Accepted: 08/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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We prepared pocket-type micro-carriers (PMc) with pores larger than 30 μm for use in cell delivery by adding 40 mg pluronic F-127 copolymers (F-127) to biodegradable PLGA dissolved in dichloromethane solution. The controlling the size of the pockets in this way facilitates the adhesion of cells by regulating the size of the pockets according to the cells having various sizes. The size of PMc pores could be controlled within a range of 2 to 30 μm by varying the F-127 content. The ratio of F-127 to DOPA-bPEI was most appropriate at 1: 1, and the pocket size at 10 mg/ml of F-127 was appropriate for adhering 20-30 μm stem cells. F-127 containing SOX9 pDNA, in combination with DOPA-polyethylene-coated gold nanoparticles and dexamethasone loaded in PMcs, promoted cartilage differentiation. Gold nanoparticles complex and dexamethasone (DEX) loaded in PMcs were identified by micro-CT imaging and fluorescence imaging, respectively. By captured in pore generated on/in microspheres, the stem cells were safe and stable for use in delivery, both in vitro and in an animal model. Thus, microsphere pores can safely capture stem cells, and at the same time provide a microenvironment in which the captured stem cells can differentiate into chondrocytes.
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Dubashynskaya NV, Bokatyi AN, Skorik YA. Dexamethasone Conjugates: Synthetic Approaches and Medical Prospects. Biomedicines 2021; 9:341. [PMID: 33801776 PMCID: PMC8067246 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines9040341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2021] [Revised: 03/20/2021] [Accepted: 03/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Dexamethasone (DEX) is the most commonly prescribed glucocorticoid (GC) and has a wide spectrum of pharmacological activity. However, steroid drugs like DEX can have severe side effects on non-target organs. One strategy to reduce these side effects is to develop targeted systems with the controlled release by conjugation to polymeric carriers. This review describes the methods available for the synthesis of DEX conjugates (carbodiimide chemistry, solid-phase synthesis, reversible addition fragmentation-chain transfer [RAFT] polymerization, click reactions, and 2-iminothiolane chemistry) and perspectives for their medical application as GC drug or gene delivery systems for anti-tumor therapy. Additionally, the review focuses on the development of DEX conjugates with different physical-chemical properties as successful delivery systems in the target organs such as eye, joint, kidney, and others. Finally, polymer conjugates with improved transfection activity in which DEX is used as a vector for gene delivery in the cell nucleus have been described.
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- Institute of Macromolecular Compounds of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Bolshoy pr. V.O. 31, 199004 St. Petersburg, Russia; (N.V.D.); (A.N.B.)
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Liu R, Zuo R, Hudalla GA. Harnessing molecular recognition for localized drug delivery. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2021; 170:238-260. [PMID: 33484737 PMCID: PMC8274479 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2021.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2020] [Revised: 01/06/2021] [Accepted: 01/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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A grand challenge in drug delivery is providing the right dose, at the right anatomic location, for the right duration of time to maximize therapeutic efficacy while minimizing off-target toxicity and other deleterious side-effects. Two general modalities are receiving broad attention for localized drug delivery. In the first, referred to as "targeted accumulation", drugs or drug carriers are engineered to have targeting moieties that promote their accumulation at a specific tissue site from circulation. In the second, referred to as "local anchoring", drugs or drug carriers are inserted directly into the tissue site of interest where they persist for a specified duration of time. This review surveys recent advances in harnessing molecular recognition between proteins, peptides, nucleic acids, lipids, and carbohydrates to mediate targeted accumulation and local anchoring of drugs and drug carriers.
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- Renjie Liu
- J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA
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- J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA
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- J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA.
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Geng S, Lou R, Yin Q, Li S, Yang R, Zhou J. Reshaping the tumor microenvironment for increasing the distribution of glucose oxidase in tumor and inhibiting metastasis. J Mater Chem B 2021; 9:1424-1431. [PMID: 33465212 DOI: 10.1039/d0tb02468f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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The poor penetration of solid tumors hinders the development of hunger therapy represented by glucose oxidase (GOx). To address this limitation, we have constructed a GOx/Dex@ZIF-TA nanosystem consisting of tannic acid (TA), carrier ZIF-8, encapsulated GOx and dexamethasone (Dex). In this nanosystem, the loaded Dex can not only expand the pores of the nucleus to promote GOx to enter the nucleus, addressing the shortcomings of short life of reactive oxygen species, but also inhibit the production of collagen to reshape the tumor microenvironment and inhibit lung metastasis. In vivo experiments proved that Dex could inhibit the production of collagen, which increased the accumulation and penetration of the tumor tissues and inhibited lung metastasis. In addition, cell experiments showed that Dex could also enlarge the nuclear pores of the nucleus and promote the entry of drugs into the nucleus. More importantly, Dex is a broad anti-inflammatory drug, and the results of this study should be easily transformed to achieve clinical benefits. Together, this work provided a way to address the limitations of hunger distribution in tumor tissues.
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- Shizhen Geng
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
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McClurg O, Tinson R, Troeberg L. Targeting Cartilage Degradation in Osteoarthritis. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2021; 14:ph14020126. [PMID: 33562742 PMCID: PMC7916085 DOI: 10.3390/ph14020126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2021] [Revised: 01/30/2021] [Accepted: 02/01/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Osteoarthritis is a common, degenerative joint disease with significant socio-economic impact worldwide. There are currently no disease-modifying drugs available to treat the disease, making this an important area of pharmaceutical research. In this review, we assessed approaches being explored to directly inhibit metalloproteinase-mediated cartilage degradation and to counteract cartilage damage by promoting growth factor-driven repair. Metalloproteinase-blocking antibodies are discussed, along with recent clinical trials on FGF18 and Wnt pathway inhibitors. We also considered dendrimer-based approaches being developed to deliver and retain such therapeutics in the joint environment. These may reduce systemic side effects while improving local half-life and concentration. Development of such targeted anabolic therapies would be of great benefit in the osteoarthritis field.
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Osteoarthritis is associated with severe joint pain, inflammation, and cartilage degeneration. Drugs injected directly into intra-articular joint space clear out rapidly providing only short-term benefit. Their transport into cartilage to reach cellular targets is hindered by the tissue's dense, negatively charged extracellular matrix. This has limited, despite strong preclinical data, the clinical translation of osteoarthritis drugs. Recent work has focused on developing intra-joint and intra-cartilage targeting drug delivery systems (DDS) to enable long-term therapeutic response, which is presented here. RECENT FINDINGS Synovial joint targeting hybrid systems utilizing combinations of hydrogels, liposomes, and particle-based carriers are in consideration for pain-inflammation relief. Cartilage penetrating DDS target intra-cartilage constituents like aggrecans, collagen II, and chondrocytes such that drugs can reach their cellular and intra-cellular targets, which can enable clinical translation of disease-modifying osteoarthritis drugs including gene therapy. SUMMARY Recent years have witnessed significant increase in both fundamental and clinical studies evaluating DDS for osteoarthritis. Steroid encapsulating polymeric microparticles for longer lasting pain relief were recently approved for clinical use. Electrically charged biomaterials for intra-cartilage targeting have shown promising disease-modifying response in preclinical models. Clinical trials evaluating safety of viral vectors are ongoing whose success can pave the way for gene therapy as osteoarthritis treatment.
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- Shikhar Mehta
- Department of Bioengineering, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Ai X, Duan Y, Zhang Q, Sun D, Fang RH, Liu‐Bryan R, Gao W, Zhang L. Cartilage-targeting ultrasmall lipid-polymer hybrid nanoparticles for the prevention of cartilage degradation. Bioeng Transl Med 2021; 6:e10187. [PMID: 33532587 PMCID: PMC7823131 DOI: 10.1002/btm2.10187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2020] [Revised: 08/30/2020] [Accepted: 08/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Current drug delivery approaches for the treatment of cartilage disorders such as osteoarthritis (OA) remain inadequate to achieve sufficient drug penetration and retention in the dense cartilage matrix. Herein, we synthesize sub-30 nm lipid-polymer hybrid nanoparticles functionalized with collagen-targeting peptides for targeted drug delivery to the cartilage. The nanoparticles consist of a polymeric core for drug encapsulation and a lipid shell modified with a collagen-binding peptide. By combining these design features, the nanoparticles can penetrate deep and accumulate preferentially in the cartilage. Using MK-8722, an activator of 5'-adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK), as a model drug, the nanoparticles can encapsulate the drug molecules in high capacity and release them in a sustained and controllable manner. When injected into the knee joints of the mice with collagenase-induced OA, the drug-loaded nanoparticles can effectively reduce cartilage damage and alleviate the disease severity. Overall, the ultrasmall targeted nanoparticles represent a promising delivery platform to overcome barriers of dense tissues for the treatment of various indications, including cartilage disorders.
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- Xiangzhao Ai
- Department of NanoEngineeringChemical Engineering Program, and Moores Cancer Center, University of California San DiegoLa JollaCaliforniaUSA
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- Department of NanoEngineeringChemical Engineering Program, and Moores Cancer Center, University of California San DiegoLa JollaCaliforniaUSA
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- Department of NanoEngineeringChemical Engineering Program, and Moores Cancer Center, University of California San DiegoLa JollaCaliforniaUSA
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- Department of NanoEngineeringChemical Engineering Program, and Moores Cancer Center, University of California San DiegoLa JollaCaliforniaUSA
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- Department of NanoEngineeringChemical Engineering Program, and Moores Cancer Center, University of California San DiegoLa JollaCaliforniaUSA
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- Department of MedicineUniversity of California San DiegoLa JollaCaliforniaUSA
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- Department of NanoEngineeringChemical Engineering Program, and Moores Cancer Center, University of California San DiegoLa JollaCaliforniaUSA
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- Department of NanoEngineeringChemical Engineering Program, and Moores Cancer Center, University of California San DiegoLa JollaCaliforniaUSA
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Vedadghavami A, Zhang C, Bajpayee AG. Overcoming negatively charged tissue barriers: Drug delivery using cationic peptides and proteins. NANO TODAY 2020; 34:100898. [PMID: 32802145 PMCID: PMC7425807 DOI: 10.1016/j.nantod.2020.100898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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Negatively charged tissues are ubiquitous in the human body and are associated with a number of common diseases yet remain an outstanding challenge for targeted drug delivery. While the anionic proteoglycans are critical for tissue structure and function, they make tissue matrix dense, conferring a high negative fixed charge density (FCD) that makes drug penetration through the tissue deep zones and drug delivery to resident cells extremely challenging. The high negative FCD of these tissues is now being utilized by taking advantage of electrostatic interactions to create positively charged multi-stage delivery methods that can sequentially penetrate through the full thickness of tissues, create a drug depot and target cells. After decades of work on attempting delivery using strong binding interactions, significant advances have recently been made using weak and reversible electrostatic interactions, a characteristic now considered essential to drug penetration and retention in negatively charged tissues. Here we discuss these advances using examples of negatively charged tissues (cartilage, meniscus, tendons and ligaments, nucleus pulposus, vitreous of eye, mucin, skin), and delve into how each of their structures, tissue matrix compositions and high negative FCDs create barriers to drug entry and explore how charge interactions are being used to overcome these barriers. We review work on tissue targeting cationic peptide and protein-based drug delivery, compare and contrast drug delivery designs, and also present examples of technologies that are entering clinical trials. We also present strategies on further enhancing drug retention within diseased tissues of lower FCD by using synergistic effects of short-range binding interactions like hydrophobic and H-bonds that stabilize long-range charge interactions. As electrostatic interactions are incorporated into design of drug delivery materials and used as a strategy to create properties that are reversible, tunable and dynamic, bio-electroceuticals are becoming an exciting new direction of research and clinical work.
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- Armin Vedadghavami
- Department of Bioengineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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Mancipe Castro LM, Sequeira A, García AJ, Guldberg RE. Articular Cartilage- and Synoviocyte-Binding Poly(ethylene glycol) Nanocomposite Microgels as Intra-Articular Drug Delivery Vehicles for the Treatment of Osteoarthritis. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2020; 6:5084-5095. [PMID: 33455260 PMCID: PMC8221079 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.0c00960] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Intra-articular (IA) injection is an attractive route of administration for the treatment of osteoarthritis (OA). However, free drugs injected into the joint space are rapidly cleared and many of them can induce adverse off-target effects on different IA tissues. To overcome these limitations, we designed nanocomposite 4-arm-poly(ethylene glycol)-maleimide (PEG-4MAL) microgels, presenting cartilage- or synoviocyte-binding peptides, containing poly(lactic-co-glycolic) acid (PLGA) nanoparticles (NPs) as an IA small molecule drug delivery system. Microgels containing rhodamine B (model drug)-loaded PLGA NPs were synthesized using microfluidics technology and exhibited a sustained, near zero-order release of the fluorophore over 16 days in vitro. PEG-4MAL microgels presenting synoviocyte- or cartilage-targeting peptides specifically bound to rabbit and human synoviocytes or to bovine articular cartilage in vitro, respectively. Finally, using a rat model of post-traumatic knee OA, PEG-4MAL microgels were shown to be retained in the joint space for at least 3 weeks without inducing any joint degenerative changes as measured by EPIC-μCT and histology. Additionally, all microgel formulations were found trapped in the synovial membrane and significantly increased the IA retention time of a model small molecule near-infrared (NIR) dye compared to that of the free dye. These results suggest that peptide-functionalized nanocomposite PEG-4MAL microgels represent a promising intra-articular vehicle for tissue-localized drug delivery and prolonged IA drug retention for the treatment of OA.
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- Lina María Mancipe Castro
- Parker H. Petit Institute for Bioengineering and
Biosciences, Georgia Institute of Technology, 315 Ferst Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30332,
U.S.A
- George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering,
Georgia Institute of Technology, 315 Ferst Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30332, U.S.A
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- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Georgia
Institute of Technology, 311 Ferst Drive NW, Atlanta, GA 30332, U.S.A
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- Parker H. Petit Institute for Bioengineering and
Biosciences, Georgia Institute of Technology, 315 Ferst Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30332,
U.S.A
- George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering,
Georgia Institute of Technology, 315 Ferst Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30332, U.S.A
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- Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific
Impact, University of Oregon, 6231 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403-6231
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Lan Q, Lu R, Chen H, Pang Y, Xiong F, Shen C, Qin Z, Zheng L, Xu G, Zhao J. MMP-13 enzyme and pH responsive theranostic nanoplatform for osteoarthritis. J Nanobiotechnology 2020; 18:117. [PMID: 32854712 PMCID: PMC7450974 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-020-00666-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2020] [Accepted: 07/20/2020] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Stimulus-responsive therapy permits precise control of therapeutic effect only at lesion of interest, which determines it a promising method for diagnosis and imaging-guided precision therapy. The acid environment and overexpressed matrix metalloproteinases-13 (MMP-13) are typical markers in osteoarthritis (OA), which enables the development of stimulus-responsive drug delivery system with high specificity for OA. We herein demonstrate a nano-micelle based stimuli-responsive theranostic strategy with reporting and drug release controlled by acidic pH and MMP-13 for OA therapy. Such nanoplatform is incorporated with a motif specifically targeting on cartilage, a motif responsive to matrix metalloproteinases-13 to specifically report OA condition and biodynamics of nano-micelles, an anti-inflammatory drug (e.g., psoralidin (PSO)) from traditional Chinese medicine, and a biocompatible polymeric skeleton for sustainable drug release in response to the acidic OA condition. The high effectiveness of this targeted precision therapy is demonstrated comprehensively by both in vitro and vivo evidences.
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- Qiumei Lan
- Guangxi Engineering Center in Biomedical Materials for Tissue and Organ Regeneration, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
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- Guangxi Engineering Center in Biomedical Materials for Tissue and Organ Regeneration, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China.,Research Centre for Regenerative Medicine, Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Gaungxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China.,Department of Orthopaedics Trauma and Hand Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
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- Guangxi Engineering Center in Biomedical Materials for Tissue and Organ Regeneration, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
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- Guangxi Engineering Center in Biomedical Materials for Tissue and Organ Regeneration, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
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- Guangxi Engineering Center in Biomedical Materials for Tissue and Organ Regeneration, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
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- Guangxi Engineering Center in Biomedical Materials for Tissue and Organ Regeneration, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China.,Guangxi Collaborative Innovation Center for Biomedicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
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- Guangxi Engineering Center in Biomedical Materials for Tissue and Organ Regeneration, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China. .,Guangxi Collaborative Innovation Center for Biomedicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China.
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- Guangxi Engineering Center in Biomedical Materials for Tissue and Organ Regeneration, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China. .,Research Centre for Regenerative Medicine, Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Gaungxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China. .,Guangxi Collaborative Innovation Center for Biomedicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China.
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- Guangxi Engineering Center in Biomedical Materials for Tissue and Organ Regeneration, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China. .,Research Centre for Regenerative Medicine, Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Gaungxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China. .,Department of Orthopaedics Trauma and Hand Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China.
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- Guangxi Engineering Center in Biomedical Materials for Tissue and Organ Regeneration, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China.,Research Centre for Regenerative Medicine, Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Gaungxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China.,Guangxi Collaborative Innovation Center for Biomedicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China.,Department of Orthopaedics Trauma and Hand Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
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Mancipe Castro LM, García AJ, Guldberg RE. Biomaterial strategies for improved intra-articular drug delivery. J Biomed Mater Res A 2020; 109:426-436. [PMID: 32780515 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.37074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2020] [Revised: 07/19/2020] [Accepted: 07/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a joint degenerative disease that has become one of the leading causes of disability in the world. It is estimated that OA affects 50 million adults in the United States. Currently, there are no FDA-approved treatments that slow OA progression and its treatment is limited to pain management strategies and life style changes. Despite the discovery of several disease-modifying OA drugs (DMOADs) and promising results in preclinical studies, their clinical translation has been significantly limited because of poor intra-articular (IA) bioavailability and challenges in delivering these compounds to tissues of interest within the joint. Here, we review current OA treatments and their effectiveness at reducing joint pain, as well as novel targets for OA treatment and the challenges related to their clinical translation. Moreover, we discuss intra-articular (IA) drug delivery as a promising route of administration, describe its inherent challenges, and review recent advances in biomaterial-based IA drug delivery for OA treatment. Finally, we highlight the potential of tissue targeting in the development of effective IA drug delivery systems.
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- Lina M Mancipe Castro
- Parker H. Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Biosciences, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.,George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Parker H. Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Biosciences, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.,George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact, 6231 University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon, USA
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Storgaard IH, Kristensen J, Larsen C, Mertz N, Østergaard J, Larsen SW. Diclofenac Prodrugs for Intra-articular Depot Injectables: In Vitro Hydrolysis and Species Variation. J Pharm Sci 2020; 109:1529-1536. [DOI: 10.1016/j.xphs.2020.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2019] [Revised: 11/26/2019] [Accepted: 01/03/2020] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Barreto G, Senturk B, Colombo L, Brück O, Neidenbach P, Salzmann G, Zenobi-Wong M, Rottmar M. Lumican is upregulated in osteoarthritis and contributes to TLR4-induced pro-inflammatory activation of cartilage degradation and macrophage polarization. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 2020; 28:92-101. [PMID: 31715293 DOI: 10.1016/j.joca.2019.10.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2019] [Revised: 10/24/2019] [Accepted: 10/31/2019] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Lumican (LUM) is a major extracellular matrix glycoprotein in adult articular cartilage and its expression is known to be upregulated upon cartilage degeneration. LUM is associated with the pathogen-associated molecular pattern (PAMP) activation of the TLR4 signalling cascade, with TLR4 being highly associated with inflammation in rheumatic diseases. However, the main role of the LUM structural molecule in osteoarthritis (OA) remains elusive. The aim of this study was, therefore, to understand the role of LUM during TLR4-mediated activation in OA. METHODS After measuring LUM levels in synovial fluid (SF) of OA patients and lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced TLR4 activation, the role of LUM in the expression of pro-inflammatory molecules and cartilage degradation was assessed in vitro and ex vivo in a cartilage explant model. Primary macrophage activation and polarization were studied upon LUM co-stimulation with LPS. RESULTS We demonstrate that LUM is not only significantly upregulated in SF from OA patients compared to healthy controls, but also that LUM increases lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced TLR4 activation. Furthermore, we show that a pathophysiological level of LUM augments the LPS-induced TLR4 activation and expression of downstream pro-inflammatory molecules, resulting in extensive cartilage degradation. LUM co-stimulation with LPS also provided a pro-inflammatory stimulus, upregulating primary macrophage activation and polarization towards the M1-like phenotype. CONCLUSIONS These findings strongly support the role of LUM as a mediator of PAMP-induced TLR4 activation of inflammation, cartilage degradation, and macrophage polarization in the OA joint and potentially other rheumatic diseases.
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- G Barreto
- Tissue Engineering and Biofabrication, Department of Health Sciences and Technology (D-HEST), ETH Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Laboratory for Biointerfaces, Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, St. Gallen, Switzerland
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- Tissue Engineering and Biofabrication, Department of Health Sciences and Technology (D-HEST), ETH Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Hematology Research Unit Helsinki, Department of Clinical Chemistry and Hematology, University of Helsinki, Translational Immunology Research Program, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital Comprehensive Cancer Center, Helsinki, Finland
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- Lower Extremity Orthopaedics, Musculoskeletal Center, Schulthess Clinic, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Lower Extremity Orthopaedics, Musculoskeletal Center, Schulthess Clinic, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Tissue Engineering and Biofabrication, Department of Health Sciences and Technology (D-HEST), ETH Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland.
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- Laboratory for Biointerfaces, Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, St. Gallen, Switzerland.
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He T, Zhang C, Vedadghavami A, Mehta S, Clark HA, Porter RM, Bajpayee AG. Multi-arm Avidin nano-construct for intra-cartilage delivery of small molecule drugs. J Control Release 2019; 318:109-123. [PMID: 31843642 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2019.12.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2019] [Revised: 12/07/2019] [Accepted: 12/12/2019] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
Abstract
Targeted drug delivery to joint tissues like cartilage remains a challenge that has prevented clinical translation of promising osteoarthritis (OA) drugs. Local intra-articular (IA) injections of drugs suffer from rapid clearance from the joint space and slow diffusive transport through the dense, avascular cartilage matrix comprised of negatively charged glycosaminoglycans (GAGs). Here we apply drug carriers that leverage electrostatic interactions with the tissue's high negative fixed charge density (FCD) for delivering small molecule drugs to cartilage cell and matrix sites. We demonstrate that a multi-arm cationic nano-construct of Avidin (mAv) with 28 sites for covalent drug conjugation can rapidly penetrate through the full thickness of cartilage in high concentration and have long intra-cartilage residence time in both healthy and arthritic cartilage via weak-reversible binding with negatively charged aggrecans. mAv's intra-cartilage mean uptake was found to be 112× and 33× the equilibration bath concentration in healthy and arthritic (50% GAG depleted) cartilage, respectively. mAv was conjugated with Dexamethasone (mAv-Dex), a broad-spectrum glucocorticoid, using a combination of hydrolysable ester linkers derived from succinic anhydride (SA), 3,3-dimethylglutaric anhydride (GA) and phthalic anhydride (PA) in 2:1:1 M ratio that enabled 50% drug release within 38.5 h followed by sustained release in therapeutic doses over 2 weeks. A single 10 μM low dose of controlled release mAv-Dex (2:1:1) effectively suppressed IL-1α-induced GAG loss, cell death and inflammatory response significantly better than unmodified Dex over 2 weeks in cartilage explant culture models of OA. With this multi-arm design, <1 μM Avidin was needed - a concentration which has been shown to be safe, preventing further GAG loss and cytotoxicity. A charge-based cartilage homing drug delivery platform like this can elicit disease modifying effects as well as facilitate long-term symptomatic pain and inflammation relief by enhancing tissue specificity and prolonging intra-cartilage residence time of OA drugs. This nano-construct thus has high translational potential for enabling intra-cartilage delivery of a broad array of small molecule OA drugs and their combinations to chondrocytes, enabling OA treatment with a single injection of low drug doses and eliminating toxicity issues associated with multiple high dose injections.
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Affiliation(s)
- Tengfei He
- Departments of Bioengineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
| | - Chenzhen Zhang
- Departments of Bioengineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
| | - Armin Vedadghavami
- Departments of Bioengineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
| | - Shikhar Mehta
- Departments of Bioengineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
| | - Heather A Clark
- Departments of Bioengineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA 02115, USA; Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Northeastern University, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
| | - Ryan M Porter
- Departments of Internal Medicine and Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR 72205, USA.
| | - Ambika G Bajpayee
- Departments of Bioengineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA 02115, USA; Mechanical Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
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