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Stellpflug A, Walls J, Hansen C, Joshi A, Wang B. From bone to nanoparticles: development of a novel generation of bone derived nanoparticles for image guided orthopedic regeneration. Biomater Sci 2024; 12:3633-3648. [PMID: 38856671 PMCID: PMC11238765 DOI: 10.1039/d4bm00391h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2024]
Abstract
Bone related diseases such as osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, metastatic bone cancer, osteogenesis imperfecta, and Paget's disease, are primarily treated with pharmacologic therapies that often exhibit limited efficacy and substantial side effects. Bone injuries or fractures are primarily repaired with biocompatible materials that produce mixed results in sufficiently regenerating healthy and homogenous bone tissue. Each of these bone conditions, both localized and systemic, use different strategies with the same goal of achieving a healthy and homeostatic bone environment. In this study, we developed a new type of bone-based nanoparticle (BPs) using the entire organic extracellular matrix (ECM) of decellularized porcine bone, additionally encapsulating indocyanine green dye (ICG) for an in vivo monitoring capability. Utilizing the regenerative capability of bone ECM and the functionality of nanoparticles, the ICG encapsulated BPs (ICG/BPs) have been demonstrated to be utilized as a therapeutic option for localized and systemic orthopedic conditions. Additionally, ICG enables an in situ monitoring capability in the Short-Wave Infrared (SWIR) spectrum, capturing the degradation or the biodistribution of the ICG/BPs after both local implantation and intravenous administration, respectively. The efficacy and safety of the ICG/BPs shown within this study lay the foundation for future investigations, which will delve into optimization for clinical translation.
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- Austin Stellpflug
- Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, Marquette University and the Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA.
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- Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, Marquette University and the Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA.
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- Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, Marquette University and the Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA.
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- Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, Marquette University and the Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA.
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- Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, Marquette University and the Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA.
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Wang J, Zhang Y, Tang Q, Zhang Y, Yin Y, Chen L. Application of Antioxidant Compounds in Bone Defect Repair. Antioxidants (Basel) 2024; 13:789. [PMID: 39061858 PMCID: PMC11273992 DOI: 10.3390/antiox13070789] [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: 05/07/2024] [Revised: 06/18/2024] [Accepted: 06/24/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Bone defects caused by trauma, tumor resection, and infections are significant clinical challenges. Excessive reactive oxygen species (ROS) usually accumulate in the defect area, which may impair the function of cells involved in bone formation, posing a serious challenge for bone repair. Due to the potent ROS scavenging ability, as well as potential anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory activities, antioxidants play an indispensable role in the maintenance and protection of bone health and have gained increasing attention in recent years. This narrative review aims to give an overview of the main research directions on the application of antioxidant compounds in bone defect repair over the past decade. In addition, the positive effects of various antioxidants and their biomaterial delivery systems in bone repair are summarized to provide new insights for exploring antioxidant-based strategies for bone defect repair.
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- Jiajia Wang
- Department of Stomatology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
- School of Stomatology, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Development and Regeneration, Wuhan 430022, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
- School of Stomatology, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Development and Regeneration, Wuhan 430022, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
- School of Stomatology, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Development and Regeneration, Wuhan 430022, China
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- School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
- School of Stomatology, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Development and Regeneration, Wuhan 430022, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
- School of Stomatology, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Development and Regeneration, Wuhan 430022, China
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Xu H, Cui Y, Tian Y, Dou M, Sun S, Wang J, Wu D. Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery Systems for Enhancing Bone Regeneration. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2024; 10:1302-1322. [PMID: 38346448 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.3c01643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
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The treatment of bone defects has been a long-standing challenge in clinical practice. Among the various bone tissue engineering approaches, there has been substantial progress in the development of drug delivery systems based on functional drugs and appropriate carrier materials owing to technological advances in recent years. A large number of materials based on functional nanocarriers have been developed and applied to improve the complex osteogenic microenvironment, including for promoting osteogenic activity, inhibiting osteoclast activity, and exerting certain antibacterial effects. This Review discusses the physicochemical properties, drug loading mechanisms, advantages and disadvantages of nanoparticles (NPs) used for constructing drug delivery systems. In addition, we provide an overview of the osteogenic microenvironment regulation mechanism of drug delivery systems based on nanoparticle (NP) carriers and the construction strategies of drug delivery systems. Finally, the advantages and disadvantages of NP carriers are summarized along with their prospects and future research trends in bone tissue engineering. This Review thus provides advanced strategies for the design and application of drug delivery systems based on NPs in the treatment of bone defects.
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- Hang Xu
- Orthopaedic Medical Center, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130041, P. R. China
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- Orthopaedic Medical Center, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130041, P. R. China
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- Orthopaedic Medical Center, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130041, P. R. China
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- Orthopaedic Medical Center, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130041, P. R. China
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- Orthopaedic Medical Center, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130041, P. R. China
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- Orthopaedic Medical Center, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130041, P. R. China
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- Orthopaedic Medical Center, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130041, P. R. China
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Li W, Yang Y, Wang J, Ge T, Wan S, Gui L, Tao Y, Song P, Yang L, Ge F, Zhang W. Establishment of bone-targeted nano-platform and the study of its combination with 2-deoxy-d-glucose enhanced photodynamic therapy to inhibit bone metastasis. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2024; 150:106306. [PMID: 38091923 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2023.106306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2023] [Revised: 12/02/2023] [Accepted: 12/03/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2024]
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At present, simple anti-tumor drugs are ineffective at targeting bone tissue and are not purposed to treat patients with bone metastasis. In this study, zoledronic acid (ZOL) demonstrated excellent bone-targeting properties as a bone-targeting ligand. The metal-organic framework (MOF) known as ZIF-90 was modified with ZOL to construct a bone-targeting-based drug delivery system. Chlorin e6 (Ce6) was loaded in the bone-targeted drug delivery system and combined with 2-deoxy-D-glucose (2-DG), which successfully treated bone tumors when enhanced photodynamic therapy was applied. The Ce6@ZIF-PEG-ZOL (Ce6@ZPZ) nanoparticles were observed to have uniform morphology, a particle size of approximately 210 nm, and a potential of approximately -30.4 mV. The results of the bone-targeting experiments showed that Ce6@ZPZ exhibited a superior bone-targeted effect when compared to Ce6@ZIF-90-PEG. The Ce6@ZPZ solution was subjected to 660 nm irradiation and the resulting production of reactive oxygen species increased over time, which could be further increased when Ce6@ZPZ was used in combination with 2-DG. Their combination had a stronger inhibitory capacity against tumor cells than either 2-DG or Ce6@ZPZ alone, increasing the rate of tumor cell apoptosis. The apoptosis rate caused by HGC-27 was 61.56% when 2-DG was combined with Ce6@ZPZ. In vivo results also showed that Ce6@ZPZ combined with 2-DG maximally inhibited tumor growth and prolonged mice survival compared to the other experimental groups. Therefore, the combination of PDT and glycolytic inhibitors serves as a potential option for the treatment of cancer.
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- Wanzhen Li
- School of Biological and Food Engineering, Anhui Polytechnic University, Wuhu, Anhui, 241000, People's Republic of China
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- School of Biological and Food Engineering, Anhui Polytechnic University, Wuhu, Anhui, 241000, People's Republic of China
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- School of Biological and Food Engineering, Anhui Polytechnic University, Wuhu, Anhui, 241000, People's Republic of China
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- School of Biological and Food Engineering, Anhui Polytechnic University, Wuhu, Anhui, 241000, People's Republic of China
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- Soil and Fertilizer Research Institute, Anhui Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hefei, 230031, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, Anhui, 241002, People's Republic of China
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- School of Biological and Food Engineering, Anhui Polytechnic University, Wuhu, Anhui, 241000, People's Republic of China
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- School of Biological and Food Engineering, Anhui Polytechnic University, Wuhu, Anhui, 241000, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Biological and Food Engineering, Anhui Polytechnic University, Wuhu, Anhui, 241000, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Biological and Food Engineering, Anhui Polytechnic University, Wuhu, Anhui, 241000, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Biological and Food Engineering, Anhui Polytechnic University, Wuhu, Anhui, 241000, People's Republic of China.
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Zhai X, Peng S, Zhai C, Wang S, Xie M, Guo S, Bai J. Design of Nanodrug Delivery Systems for Tumor Bone Metastasis. Curr Pharm Des 2024; 30:1136-1148. [PMID: 38551047 DOI: 10.2174/0113816128296883240320040636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2023] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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Tumor metastasis is a complex process that is controlled at the molecular level by numerous cytokines. Primary breast and prostate tumors most commonly metastasize to bone, and the development of increasingly accurate targeted nanocarrier systems has become a research focus for more effective anti-bone metastasis therapy. This review summarizes the molecular mechanisms of bone metastasis and the principles and methods for designing bone-targeted nanocarriers and then provides an in-depth review of bone-targeted nanocarriers for the treatment of bone metastasis in the context of chemotherapy, photothermal therapy, gene therapy, and combination therapy. Furthermore, this review also discusses the treatment of metastatic and primary bone tumors, providing directions for the design of nanodelivery systems and future research.
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- Xiaoqing Zhai
- School of Clinical Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261053, China
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- School of Stomatology, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261053, China
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- School of Clinical Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261053, China
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- People's Hospital of Gaoqing County, Zibo 256399, China
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- School of Bioscience and Technology, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261053, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261053, China
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- School of Bioscience and Technology, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261053, China
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Gao W, Liang C, Zhao K, Hou M, Wen Y. Multifunctional gold nanoparticles for osteoporosis: synthesis, mechanism and therapeutic applications. J Transl Med 2023; 21:889. [PMID: 38062495 PMCID: PMC10702032 DOI: 10.1186/s12967-023-04594-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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Osteoporosis is currently the most prevalent bone disorder worldwide and is characterized by low bone mineral density and an overall increased risk of fractures. To treat osteoporosis, a range of drugs targeting bone homeostasis have emerged in clinical practice, including anti-osteoclast agents such as bisphosphonates and denosumab, bone formation stimulating agents such as teriparatide, and selective oestrogen receptor modulators. However, traditional clinical medicine still faces challenges related to side effects and high costs of these types of treatments. Nanomaterials (particularly gold nanoparticles [AuNPs]), which have unique optical properties and excellent biocompatibility, have gained attention in the field of osteoporosis research. AuNPs have been found to promote osteoblast differentiation, inhibit osteoclast formation, and block the differentiation of adipose-derived stem cells, which thus is believed to be a novel and promising candidate for osteoporosis treatment. This review summarizes the advances and drawbacks of AuNPs in their synthesis and the mechanisms in bone formation and resorption in vitro and in vivo, with a focus on their size, shape, and chemical composition as relevant parameters for the treatment of osteoporosis. Additionally, several important and promising directions for future studies are also discussed, which is of great significance for prevention and treatment of osteoporosis.
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- Weihang Gao
- Division of Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Department of Orthopedics, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Radiation and Medical Oncology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Wangjing Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China.
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- Division of Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.
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Zheng H, Xie X, Ling H, You X, Liang S, Lin R, Qiu R, Hou H. Transdermal drug delivery via microneedles for musculoskeletal systems. J Mater Chem B 2023; 11:8327-8346. [PMID: 37539625 DOI: 10.1039/d3tb01441j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/05/2023]
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As the population is ageing and lifestyle is changing, the prevalence of musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders is gradually increasing with each passing year, posing a serious threat to the health and quality of the public, especially the elderly. However, currently prevalent treatments for MSK disorders, mainly administered orally and by injection, are not targeted to the specific lesion, resulting in low efficacy along with a series of local and systemic adverse effects. Microneedle (MN) patches loaded with micron-sized needle array, combining the advantages of oral administration and local injection, have become a potentially novel strategy for the administration and treatment of MSK diseases. In this review, we briefly introduce the basics of MNs and focus on the main characteristics of the MSK systems and various types of MN-based transdermal drug delivery (TDD) systems. We emphasize the progress and broad applications of MN-based transdermal drug delivery (TDD) for MSK systems, including osteoporosis, nutritional rickets and some other typical types of arthritis and muscular damage, and in closing summarize the future prospects and challenges of MNs application.
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- Haibin Zheng
- The Second School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510280, P. R. China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Construction and Detection in Tissue Engineering, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510515, P. R. China.
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- The Second School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510280, P. R. China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Construction and Detection in Tissue Engineering, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510515, P. R. China.
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- The Second School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510280, P. R. China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Construction and Detection in Tissue Engineering, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510515, P. R. China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Construction and Detection in Tissue Engineering, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510515, P. R. China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Construction and Detection in Tissue Engineering, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510515, P. R. China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Construction and Detection in Tissue Engineering, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510515, P. R. China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Construction and Detection in Tissue Engineering, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510515, P. R. China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Construction and Detection in Tissue Engineering, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510515, P. R. China.
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Jiang J, He J, Xiao S, Shenyuan J, Chen T, Pei D. Screening of superior anti-osteoporotic flavonoids from Epimedii Folium with dual effects of reversing iron overload and promoting osteogenesis. Biomed Chromatogr 2023; 37:e5686. [PMID: 37277120 DOI: 10.1002/bmc.5686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2023] [Revised: 05/08/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Iron overload is a risk factor for postmenopausal osteoporosis (PMOP) and lowering iron levels to regulate the labile plasma iron is the preferred therapy. Icariin (ICA), baohuoside I (BHS) and icaritin (ICT) are three flavonoids obtained from Epimedii Folium that are efficient in facilitating osteogenesis. In this study, an active flavonoid with dual effects of reversing iron overload and promoting osteogenesis was screened based on pharmacokinetics, iron complexation properties and the potential to downregulate iron overload, reversing PMOP. As a result, the in vivo absorption of three compounds was ICA > ICT > BHS, while the exposure in muscle and bone was BHS > ICT > ICA. In vitro complexation showed that only ICT complexed with Fe (III) at a 1:1 ratio on 3-OH and the ICT-Fe (III) complex (m/z 424.3750) was identified by UPLC-Q-TOF-MS. In vivo dynamic detection also showed that the concentration of ICT-Fe (III) complexes varied with the concentration of ICT in plasma. The behavioral blunting and bone loss in zebrafish induced by Fe (III) were significantly reversed by ICT in a dose-dependent manner. Pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic analysis showed that ICT was negatively correlated with serum ferritin and positively correlated with osteogenic markers including alkaline phosphatase, osteocalcin and osteoprotegerin. Bone loss in ovariectomized rats was significantly altered after ICT intervention, with reduced serum ferritin levels and improved osteogenic marker levels. These results demonstrated that ICT had favorable musculoskeletal penetration and iron complexation capability to shrink labile plasma iron, showing superior performance in anti-PMOP through the dual effects of reversing iron overload and promoting osteogenesis.
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- Jun Jiang
- School of Pharmacy, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu Province, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu Province, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu Province, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Comprehensive Technical Center, Zhenjiang Customs District P. R. of China, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu Province, China
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- ADR Monitoring Center, Zhenjiang Food and Drug Supervision and Inspection Center, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu Province, China
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Sun X, Li X, Tian P, Zhao J, Xin H, Ma X, Yuan X. The Sequential and Systemic Administration of BMP-2 and SDF-1α Nanocapsules for Promoting Osteoporotic Fracture Healing. Biomimetics (Basel) 2023; 8:369. [PMID: 37622974 PMCID: PMC10452594 DOI: 10.3390/biomimetics8040369] [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: 05/13/2023] [Revised: 08/11/2023] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to investigate the use of the nanocapsule sequential delivery of BMP-2 and SDF-1α through the peripheral circulatory system to promote the healing of osteoporotic fractures. METHODS Based on increased vascular permeability in the early hematoma environment around the fracture and the presence of a large number of matrix metalloproteinase MMPs in the inflammatory environment, we designed MMP-sensitive nanocapsules which were formed viain situ free-radical polymerization on the surface of grow factors with 2-(methacryloyloxy) ethyl phosphorylcholine (MPC) and the bisacryloylated VPLGVRTK peptide. The antiphagic effect and biological activity of the growth factors for the nanomicrocapsule delivery system were tested by cell experiments. The 36 SD rats with an osteoporotic fracture model were randomly divided into six groups (A, B, C, D, E, and F). In this paper, the nanocapsules loaded with BMP-2 and SDF-1 are represented as n (BMP-2) and n (SDF-1α). In the six groups, the following different combinations of growth factors were injected into the bone defect site on days 1 and 3 after bone defect surgery: in group A, n (SDF-1α) combined with n (SDF-1α); in group B, n (BMP-2) combined with n (BMP-2); in group C, n (SDF-1α) + n (BMP-2) combined with n (SDF-1α) + n (BMP-2); in group D, n (SDF-1α) combined with n (BMP-2); in group E, n (BMP-2) combined with n (SDF-1α); in group F, nanocapsules without growth factor were used as the control group. Micro-CT was used to observe the effect of n(BMP-2) and n(SDF-1α) sequential delivery inearly healing in osteoporotic fractures. Finally, in this study, we evaluated the safety of the nanocapsules delivery system by detecting ectopic osteogenesis and inflammatory responses in animals. RESULTS Nanocapsules have low toxicity and protect the integrity and biological activity of growth factors. The results confirmed that nanocapsules could still be effectively targeted to the fracture site on days 1, 3, and 7 after intravenous administration. Growth factors encapsulated in nanocapsules have better bone repair results than natural growth factors. In particular, groups C and D had the best bone repair results than other groups.In vivo experiments confirmed that nanocapsules did not cause significant ectopic osteogenesis and inflammation. CONCLUSION The results confirmed that the special vascular permeability and inflammatory factor microenvironment of the fracture site could be used to deliver two growth factors with a synergistic effect through venous circulation, which could better promote the healing process of osteoporotic fracture.
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- Xiaolei Sun
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China; (X.S.); (J.Z.); (H.X.)
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin 300192, China;
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Tianjin Hospital, Tianjin 300211, China;
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China; (X.S.); (J.Z.); (H.X.)
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China; (X.S.); (J.Z.); (H.X.)
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- Tianjin Hospital, Tianjin University, No. 406 Jiefang South Road, Tianjin 300211, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China; (X.S.); (J.Z.); (H.X.)
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Vorrius B, Qiao Z, Ge J, Chen Q. Smart Strategies to Overcome Drug Delivery Challenges in the Musculoskeletal System. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2023; 16:967. [PMID: 37513879 PMCID: PMC10383421 DOI: 10.3390/ph16070967] [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: 05/19/2023] [Revised: 06/21/2023] [Accepted: 06/24/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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The musculoskeletal system (MSKS) is composed of specialized connective tissues including bone, muscle, cartilage, tendon, ligament, and their subtypes. The primary function of the MSKS is to provide protection, structure, mobility, and mechanical properties to the body. In the process of fulfilling these functions, the MSKS is subject to wear and tear during aging and after injury and requires subsequent repair. MSKS diseases are a growing burden due to the increasing population age. The World Health Organization estimates that 1.71 billon people suffer from MSKS diseases worldwide. MSKS diseases usually involve various dysfunctions in bones, muscles, and joints, which often result in pain, disability, and a decrease in quality of life. The most common MSKS diseases are osteoporosis (loss of bone), osteoarthritis (loss of cartilage), and sarcopenia (loss of skeletal muscle). Because of the disease burden and the need for treatment, regenerative drug therapies for MSKS disorders are increasingly in demand. However, the difficulty of effective drug delivery in the MSKS has become a bottleneck for developing MSKS therapeutics. The abundance of extracellular matrix and its small pore size in the MSKS present a formidable barrier to drug delivery. Differences of vascularity among various MSKS tissues pose complications for drug delivery. Novel strategies are necessary to achieve successful drug delivery in different tissues composing the MSKS. Those considerations include the route of administration, mechanics of surrounding fluids, and biomolecular interactions, such as the size and charge of the particles and targeting motifs. This review focuses on recent advances in challenges to deliver drugs to each tissue of the MSKS, current strategies of drug delivery, and future ideas of how to overcome drug delivery challenges in the MSKS.
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- Laboratory of Molecular Biology and Nanomedicine, Department of Orthopaedics, Alpert Medical School of Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI 02903, USA; (B.V.); (Z.Q.); (J.G.)
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Mesoporous silicas in materials engineering: Nanodevices for bionanotechnologies. Mater Today Bio 2022; 17:100472. [PMCID: PMC9627595 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2022.100472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2022] [Revised: 10/18/2022] [Accepted: 10/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Wei Z, Zhou Y, Wang R, Wang J, Chen Z. Aptamers as Smart Ligands for Targeted Drug Delivery in Cancer Therapy. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14122561. [PMID: 36559056 PMCID: PMC9781707 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14122561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2022] [Revised: 11/14/2022] [Accepted: 11/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Undesirable side effects and multidrug tolerance are the main holdbacks to the treatment of cancer in conventional chemotherapy. Fortunately, targeted drug delivery can improve the enrichment of drugs at the target site and reduce toxicity to normal tissues and cells. A targeted drug delivery system is usually composed of a nanocarrier and a targeting component. The targeting component is called a "ligand". Aptamers have high target affinity and specificity, which are identified as attractive and promising ligands. Therefore, aptamers have potential application in the development of smart targeting systems. For instance, aptamers are able to efficiently recognize tumor markers such as nucleolin, mucin, and epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR). Besides, aptamers can also identify glycoproteins on the surface of tumor cells. Thus, the aptamer-mediated targeted drug delivery system has received extensive attention in the application of cancer therapy. This article reviews the application of aptamers as smart ligands for targeted drug delivery in cancer therapy. Special interest is focused on aptamers as smart ligands, aptamer-conjugated nanocarriers, aptamer targeting strategy for tumor microenvironment (TME), and aptamers that are specified to crucial cancer biomarkers for targeted drug delivery.
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- Correspondence: (J.W.); (Z.C.); Tel.: +86-18616-819-730 (J.W.); +86-13767-154-425 (Z.C.)
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- Correspondence: (J.W.); (Z.C.); Tel.: +86-18616-819-730 (J.W.); +86-13767-154-425 (Z.C.)
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Liu M, Zhu D, Jin F, Li S, Liu X, Wang X. Peptide modified geniposidic acid targets bone and effectively promotes osteogenesis. J Orthop Translat 2022; 38:23-31. [PMID: 36313979 PMCID: PMC9579733 DOI: 10.1016/j.jot.2022.07.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2022] [Revised: 06/29/2022] [Accepted: 07/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Background Geniposidic acid (GPA), one of the active components of Eucommia ulmoides, promote bone formation and treat osteoporosis by activating farnesoid X receptor (FXR). However, GPA has low oral availability and lack of bone targeting in the treatment of bone related diseases. With the development of modern technology, small molecules, amino acids, or aptamers are used for biological modification of drugs and target cells in bone tissue, which has become the trend of bone targeted research. Methods In this study, SDSSD (an osteoblast-targeting peptide) were modified in GPA using Fmoc solid-phase synthesis technique to form a new SDSSD-GPA conjugate (SGPA). The bone targeting of SGPA was evaluated using in vivo imaging and cell co-culture. In vitro, the effect of SGPA on cytotoxicity, osteoblastic activity, and mineralization ability were studied in mouse primary osteoblasts (OBs). In vivo, the therapeutic effect of SGPA on osteoporosis using an ovariectomized (OVX) mouse model. The bone mass, histomorphometry, serum biochemical parameters, and the molecular mechanism were evaluated. Results SGPA was enriched in OBs and tends to accumulate in bone tissue. In vitro, SGPA significantly enhanced the osteogenic activity and mineralization of OBs compared with GPA. In vivo, SGPA enhanced serum BALP and P1NP levels, increased the trabecular bone mass of the mice, and SGPA administration have a higher bone mineralization deposition rate than the GPA-treated mice. Moreover, SGPA significantly activated FXR and Runt-related transcription factor 2 (RUNX2). Conclusions Collectively, SGPA is enriched into OBs, and promotes bone formation by activating FXR-RUNX2 signalling, effectively treating osteoporosis at relatively low doses. The translational potential of this article This study demonstrates a more efficient and safe application of GPA in treating osteoporosis, provide a new concept for the bone targeted application of natural compounds.
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Key Words
- ALP, alkaline phosphatase
- BALP, bone alkaline phosphatase
- BMD, bone mineral density
- BMSCs, bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells
- BSEP, bile salt export pump
- BV/TV, relative bone volume
- Bone targeting
- Ct.Th., cortical thickness
- FXR, farnesoid X receptor
- GPA, geniposidic acid
- Geniposidic acid
- MAR, mineral apposition rate
- OBs, osteoblasts
- OCN, osteocalcin
- OSF-2, osteoblast-specific factor 2
- OVX, ovariectomized
- Osteogenesis
- P1NP, procollagen type I N-terminal propeptide
- Runx2, Runt-related transcription factor 2
- SDSSD
- SDSSD, Ser-Asp-Ser-Ser-Asp
- SGPA, SDSSD-GPA conjugate
- Tb.N., trabecular number
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- Meijing Liu
- Key Laboratory of Big Data-Based Precision Medicine, School of Engineering Medicine, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China,Clinical Research Platform for Interdiscipline of Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University & Department of Stomatology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Big Data-Based Precision Medicine, School of Engineering Medicine, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Key Laboratory of Big Data-Based Precision Medicine, School of Engineering Medicine, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Key Laboratory of Big Data-Based Precision Medicine, School of Engineering Medicine, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Clinical Research Platform for Interdiscipline of Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University & Department of Stomatology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Big Data-Based Precision Medicine, School of Engineering Medicine, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China,Corresponding author. Key Laboratory of Big Data-Based Precision Medicine, School of Engineering Medicine, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China.
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Liu Y, Xu Z, Qiao M, Cai H, Zhu Z. Metal-based nano-delivery platform for treating bone disease and regeneration. Front Chem 2022; 10:955993. [PMID: 36017162 PMCID: PMC9395639 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2022.955993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2022] [Accepted: 07/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Owing to their excellent characteristics, such as large specific surface area, favorable biosafety, and versatile application, nanomaterials have attracted significant attention in biomedical applications. Among them, metal-based nanomaterials containing various metal elements exhibit significant bone tissue regeneration potential, unique antibacterial properties, and advanced drug delivery functions, thus becoming crucial development platforms for bone tissue engineering and drug therapy for orthopedic diseases. Herein, metal-based drug-loaded nanomaterial platforms are classified and introduced, and the achievable drug-loading methods are comprehensively generalized. Furthermore, their applications in bone tissue engineering, osteoarthritis, orthopedic implant infection, bone tumor, and joint lubrication are reviewed in detail. Finally, the merits and demerits of the current metal-based drug-loaded nanomaterial platforms are critically discussed, and the challenges faced to realize their future applications are summarized.
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- *Correspondence: He Cai, ; Zhou Zhu,
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- *Correspondence: He Cai, ; Zhou Zhu,
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Motasadizadeh H, Tavakoli M, Damoogh S, Mottaghitalab F, Gholami M, Atyabi F, Farokhi M, Dinarvand R. Dual drug delivery system of teicoplanin and phenamil based on pH-sensitive silk fibroin/sodium alginate hydrogel scaffold for treating chronic bone infection. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2022; 139:213032. [PMID: 35882123 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2022.213032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2022] [Revised: 06/27/2022] [Accepted: 07/11/2022] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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For effective treatment of infected bone, it is essential to use local drug delivery systems with the ability to deliver both antibiotics and osteoinductive factors. Herein, a pH-sensitive silk fibroin (SF)/sodium alginate (SA) hydrogel scaffolds containing teicoplanin (TEC) and phenamil (PM) loaded SF nanoparticles (PMSFNPS) are introduced for treating chronic osteomyelitis. The TEC and PM showed a sustained- and pH-sensitive release behavior from SF/SA hydrogel. The higher release rate was seen in an alkaline pH in comparison to neutral and acidic pH during 10 days. The eluted TEC maintained its antibacterial activity of >75 % during 35 days and in three different pH values (5.5, 7.4, and 8.5). The cellular study indicated that the scaffolds containing PMSFNPs could promote the cell viability, ALP activity, and matrix mineralization. Moreover, the in vivo effectiveness of hydrogel scaffolds were analyzed with radiography, histological and Immunohistochemistry evaluations. The lower infection and higher regeneration were observed in methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infected rat bone treated with hydrogel scaffold containing PMSFNPs and TEC compared to other groups. Consequently, this dual-drug delivery system could be a hopeful approach for effective treatment of chronic bone infection.
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- Hamidreza Motasadizadeh
- Department of Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Nanotechnology Research Centre, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Nanotechnology Research Centre, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- National Cell Bank of Iran, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran
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- Nanotechnology Research Centre, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Toxicology & Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy; Toxicology and Poisoning Research Centre, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Nanotechnology Research Centre, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- National Cell Bank of Iran, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Nanotechnology Research Centre, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Leicester School of Pharmacy, De Montfort University, Leicester, UK.
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Ju W, Zhang G, Zhang X, Wang J, Wu T, Li H. Involvement of MiRNA-211-5p and Arhgap11a Interaction During Osteogenic Differentiation of MC3T3-E1 Cells. Front Surg 2022; 9:857170. [PMID: 35495761 PMCID: PMC9051074 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.857170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2022] [Accepted: 03/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Objective MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are well-recognized for their abilities to regulate gene expression post-transcriptionally in plants and animals. Recently, miRNA-messenger RNA (mRNA) regulatory relationships have been confirmed during biological processes, including osteogenic differentiation. This study aimed to find out more candidate miRNA-mRNA pairs involved in the osteogenic differentiation of MC3T3-E1 cells. Methods An MC3T3-E1-based microarray dataset (accessioned as GSE46400) downloaded from the Gene Expression Omnibus included MC3T3-E1 cells with or without 14-day osteoblast differentiation osteoblast induction. Multiple miRNA-mRNA prediction databases were searched by differentially expressed genes (DEGs) to obtain pairs of a miRNA-DEG regulatory network. The MC3T3-E1 cells were cultured and incubated in the osteogenic differentiation medium for 14 days. The expressions of candidate miRNAs and mRNAs were determined by real-time quantitative PCR(RT-qPCR) in MC3T3-E1 cells. The miRNA-mRNA interactions were verified by dual-luciferase reporter gene assays and experiments using mimics miRNA or their inhibitors. Results We identified 715 upregulated DEGs and 603 downregulated DEGs between MC3T3-E1 cells with and without osteoblast induction by analyzing the raw data of the GSE46400 dataset. There were 7 overlapped miRNA-mRNA pairs identified during osteogenic differentiation of MC3T3-E1 cells, including mmu-miR-204-5p-Arhgap11a, mmu-miR-211-5p-Arhgap11a, mmu-miR-24-3p-H2afx, mmu-miR-3470b-Chek2, mmu-miR-3470b-Dlgap5, mmu-miR-466b-3p-Chek1, and mmu-miR-466c-3p-Chek1. The Arhgap11a, H2afx, Chek2, Dlgap5, and Chek1 were hub genes downregulated in MC3T3-E1 cells after osteogenic differentiation, verified by RT-qPCR results. The RT-qPCR also determined declined expressions of miR-204-5p and miR-24-3p concomitant with elevated expressions of miR-211-5p, miR-3470b, miR-466b-3p, and miR-466c-3p in the MC3T3-E1 cells, with osteoblast induction compared with undifferentiated MC3T3-E1 cells. Dual-luciferase reporter gene assays demonstrated Arhgap11a as the target of miR-211-5p. MiR-211-5p upregulation by its mimic increased Arhgap11a expression in MC3T3-E1 cells. Conclusion Our study characterizes miR-211-5p targeting Arhgap11a promotes the osteogenic differentiation of MC3T3-E1 cells, which provides novel targets to promote the osteogenesis process during bone repair.
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- Wenwen Ju
- Department of Endocrinology (I), The Third Affiliated Hospital of Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar, China
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- Departments of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), The Third Affiliated Hospital of Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Zhongshan City People's Hospital, Zhongshan, China
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- Department of Endocrinology (I), The Third Affiliated Hospital of Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar, China
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- Mental & Health College, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar, China
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- Department of Endocrinology (I), The Third Affiliated Hospital of Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar, China
- *Correspondence: Huafeng Li
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Risedronate complexes with Mg2+, Zn2+, Pb2+, and Cu2+: Species thermodynamics and sequestering ability in NaCl(aq) at different ionic strengths and at T = 298.15 K. J Mol Liq 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2021.117699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Xue X, Yu J, Lu F, Jiang H, Wang X. Enhancement of Cancer Chemotherapeutic Efficacy via Bone-Targeted Drug Delivery Carrier in Bone Metastases. DRUG DESIGN DEVELOPMENT AND THERAPY 2021; 15:4455-4468. [PMID: 34737552 PMCID: PMC8560329 DOI: 10.2147/dddt.s333999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2021] [Accepted: 10/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Purpose Bone metastases are common in malignant tumors, especially for the advanced cancers. Chemotherapy is an important treatment in clinic, but the application is limited due to the severe adverse reactions. We try to design bone-targeted drug delivery systems (DDS) for the delivery of chemotherapeutic drugs in bone metastatic carcinoma. Material and Methods We added alendronate (Aln) to metal organic framework (MOF) to synthesize a new bone-targeted DDS named Aln-MOF. Doxorubicin (DOX) as a classic anti-cancer drug was encapsulated. The material characterization, drug release and bone affinity were detected. In vitro experiment, the cell toxicity was detected by cck-8 test and cellular uptake were detected by laser scanning confocal microscope and flow cytometry. In vivo experiment, the pharmacokinetics of DDS in the blood was analyzed by fluorescence spectrophotometer and the biodistribution was detected by a multi-mode optical in vivo imaging system. The anti-tumor effects of MOFDOX and Aln-MOFDOX were evaluated by monitoring the tumor volume and weight during the animal experiment. In addition, the toxicity of DDS to different organs was determined by HE staining. Results Aln-MOF showed good stability, no cytotoxicity and better bone affinity than MOF. Both MOFDOX and Aln-MOFDOX could release DOX, and the release rate at pH = 5.5 was faster than the rate at pH = 7.4. The cellular uptake of Aln-MOF and MOF showed no difference. Aln-MOF had a long retention time in blood, which is beneficial for the enrichment of Aln-MOF in tumor sites. Aln-MOF mainly concentrated at bone metastases in mice. MOFDOX and Aln-MOFDOX could effectively delay tumor progression, and the effect of Aln-MOFDOX was more obvious (P < 0.05). Conclusion Our study confirmed that Aln-MOF has good stability, bone targeting and biosafety. Aln-MOFDOX could release DOX and effectively kill tumor cells of bone metastases. Aln-MOFDOX has a promising prospect in the treatment of bone metastasis.
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- Xinghe Xue
- Department of Orthopaedic, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325027, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China.,The Second School of Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325027, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China.,Key Laboratory of Orthopaedics of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou, 325027, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China.,Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou, 325011, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedic, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325027, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China.,The Second School of Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325027, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China.,Key Laboratory of Orthopaedics of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou, 325027, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China.,Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou, 325011, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedic, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325027, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China.,The Second School of Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325027, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China.,Key Laboratory of Orthopaedics of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou, 325027, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China.,Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou, 325011, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedic, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325027, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China.,The Second School of Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325027, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China.,Key Laboratory of Orthopaedics of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou, 325027, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China.,Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou, 325011, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedic, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325027, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China.,The Second School of Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325027, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China.,Key Laboratory of Orthopaedics of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou, 325027, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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Guo Y, Liu Y, Shi C, Wu T, Cui Y, Wang S, Liu P, Feng X, He Y, Fu D. Remote-controllable bone-targeted delivery of estradiol for the treatment of ovariectomy-induced osteoporosis in rats. J Nanobiotechnology 2021; 19:248. [PMID: 34407835 PMCID: PMC8371851 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-021-00976-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2021] [Accepted: 07/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Osteoporosis (OP) is a systemic skeletal disease marked by bone mass reduction and bone tissue destruction. Hormone replacement therapy is an effective treatment for post-menopausal OP, but estrogen has poor tissue selectivity and severe side effects. RESULTS In this study, we constructed a poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) nanoparticles (NPs)-based drug delivery system to co-load 17β estradiol (E2) and iron oxide (Fe3O4) together, modified with alendronate (AL) to achieve bone targeting and realize a magnetically remote-controllable drug release. The NPs were fabricated through the emulsion solvent diffusion method. The particle size was approximately 200 nm while the encapsulation efficiency of E2 was 58.34 ± 9.21%. The NPs were found to be spherical with a homogenous distribution of particle size. The NPs showed good stability, good biocompatibility, high encapsulation ability of E2 and excellent magnetic properties. The NPs could be effectively taken up by Raw 264.7 cells and were effective in enriching drugs in bone tissue. The co-loaded NPs exposed to an external magnetic field ameliorated OVX-induced bone loss through increased BV/TV, decreased Tb.N and Tb.Sp, improved bone strength, increased PINP and OC, and downregulated CTX and TRAP-5b. The haematological index and histopathological analyses displayed the NPs had less side effects on non-skeletal tissues. CONCLUSIONS This study presented a remote-controlled release system based on bone-targeted multifunctional NPs and a new potential approach to bone-targeted therapy of OP.
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- Yuanyuan Guo
- Department of Pharmacy, Liyuan Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University, School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Liyuan Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Liyuan Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China. .,Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University, School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
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Guan J, Guo H, Tang T, Wang Y, Wei Y, Seth P, Li Y, Dehm SM, Ruoslahti E, Pang HB. iRGD-liposomes enhance tumor delivery and therapeutic efficacy of antisense oligonucleotide drugs against primary prostate cancer and bone metastasis. ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS 2021; 31:2100478. [PMID: 34211360 PMCID: PMC8240484 DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202100478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Nucleotide-based drugs, such as antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs), have unique advantages in treating human diseases as they provide virtually unlimited ability to target any gene. However, their clinical translation faces many challenges, one of which is poor delivery to the target tissue in vivo. This problem is particularly evident in solid tumors. Here, we functionalized liposomes with a tumor-homing and -penetrating peptide, iRGD, as a carrier of an ASO against androgen receptor (AR) for prostate cancer treatment. The iRGD-liposomes exhibited a high loading efficiency of AR-ASO, and an efficient knockdown of AR gene products was achieved in vitro, including AR splice variants. In vivo, iRGD-liposomes significantly increased AR-ASO accumulation in the tumor tissue and decreased AR expression relative to free ASOs in prostate tumors established as subcutaneous xenografts. Similar results were obtained with intra-tibial xenografts modeling metastasis to bones, the predominant site of metastasis for prostate cancer. In treatment studies, iRGD-liposomes markedly improved the AR-ASO efficacy in suppressing the growth of both subcutaneous xenografts and intra-tibial xenografts. The inhibitory effect on tumor growth was also significantly prolonged by the delivery of the AR-ASO in the iRGD-liposomes. Meanwhile, iRGD-liposomes did not increase ASO accumulation or toxicity in healthy organs. Overall, we provide here a delivery system that can significantly increase ASO accumulation and efficacy in solid tumors. These benefits are achieved without significant side effects, providing a way to increase the antitumor efficacy of ASOs.
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- Jibin Guan
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, University
of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455, United States
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, University
of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455, United States
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, University
of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455, United States
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, University
of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455, United States
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, University
of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455, United States
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- Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Carlsbad, CA 92010, United
States
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- Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota,
Minneapolis, MN 55455, United States
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- Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota,
Minneapolis, MN 55455, United States
- Departments of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology and
Urology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455, United States
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- Cancer Center, Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery
Institute, La Jolla, CA 92037, United States
- Cend Therapeutics, San Diego, CA 92130, United
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, University
of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455, United States
- Corresponding Author: Hong-Bo Pang,
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Ray SS, Katata-Seru L, Mufamadi S, Mufhandu H. Osteoporosis and Its Nanotechnology-Based Advanced Treatment-An Overview. J Biomed Nanotechnol 2021; 17:809-821. [PMID: 34082868 DOI: 10.1166/jbn.2021.3092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a global pandemic that has contributed to the burden of disease, and the synergistic interaction between Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) and HIV has assisted further in the spread of the HIV disease. Moreover, several chemotherapeutic treatment options from antiviral monotherapy to highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) have been adopted to manage the infection; however, HIV has developed new mechanisms against these active pharmaceutical agents (APAs), limiting the effect of the drugs. In this article, we reviewed different nanoparticles and their antiviral potency against HSV and HIV infection as well as the effect of drug encapsulated nanoparticles using different drug delivery systems as they palliate to some flaws or deficiencies that the stand-alone drugs present. Drug encapsulated nanoparticles show better treatment outcomes of HSV and HIV infection. The nanoparticles can transverse the anatomic privilege sites to exert their therapeutic effect, and a prolonged and higher dose of the encapsulated therapeutic agent can ease the dosage frequency, thus palliating low drug compliance which the stand-alone drugs fail to perform. Therefore, it is clear that nanoparticles prevent antiviral drug resistance by maintaining sustained drug release over an extended period, improving the therapeutic effect of the entrapped drug.
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- Department of Microbiology, North-West University, Mafikeng, 2735, South Africa
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Pan P, Yue Q, Li J, Gao M, Yang X, Ren Y, Cheng X, Cui P, Deng Y. Smart Cargo Delivery System based on Mesoporous Nanoparticles for Bone Disease Diagnosis and Treatment. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2021; 8:e2004586. [PMID: 34165902 PMCID: PMC8224433 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202004586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2020] [Revised: 01/11/2021] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Bone diseases constitute a major issue for modern societies as a consequence of progressive aging. Advantages such as open mesoporous channel, high specific surface area, ease of surface modification, and multifunctional integration are the driving forces for the application of mesoporous nanoparticles (MNs) in bone disease diagnosis and treatment. To achieve better therapeutic effects, it is necessary to understand the properties of MNs and cargo delivery mechanisms, which are the foundation and key in the design of MNs. The main types and characteristics of MNs for bone regeneration, such as mesoporous silica (mSiO2 ), mesoporous hydroxyapatite (mHAP), mesoporous calcium phosphates (mCaPs) are introduced. Additionally, the relationship between the cargo release mechanisms and bone regeneration of MNs-based nanocarriers is elucidated in detail. Particularly, MNs-based smart cargo transport strategies such as sustained cargo release, stimuli-responsive (e.g., pH, photo, ultrasound, and multi-stimuli) controllable delivery, and specific bone-targeted therapy for bone disease diagnosis and treatment are analyzed and discussed in depth. Lastly, the conclusions and outlook about the design and development of MNs-based cargo delivery systems in diagnosis and treatment for bone tissue engineering are provided to inspire new ideas and attract researchers' attention from multidisciplinary areas spanning chemistry, materials science, and biomedicine.
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- Panpan Pan
- Department of Chemistry, Department of Gastroenterology, Zhongshan Hospital of Fudan University, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610051, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Department of Gastroenterology, Zhongshan Hospital of Fudan University, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Department of Gastroenterology, Zhongshan Hospital of Fudan University, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Department of Gastroenterology, Zhongshan Hospital of Fudan University, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Department of Gastroenterology, Zhongshan Hospital of Fudan University, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Department of Gastroenterology, Zhongshan Hospital of Fudan University, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Xin Hua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Department of Gastroenterology, Zhongshan Hospital of Fudan University, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, China
- State Key Lab of Transducer Technology, Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, China
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Liao J, Han R, Wu Y, Qian Z. Review of a new bone tumor therapy strategy based on bifunctional biomaterials. Bone Res 2021; 9:18. [PMID: 33727543 PMCID: PMC7966774 DOI: 10.1038/s41413-021-00139-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 101] [Impact Index Per Article: 33.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2020] [Revised: 12/09/2020] [Accepted: 12/21/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Bone tumors, especially those in osteosarcoma, usually occur in adolescents. The standard clinical treatment includes chemotherapy, surgical therapy, and radiation therapy. Unfortunately, surgical resection often fails to completely remove the tumor, which is the main cause of postoperative recurrence and metastasis, resulting in a high mortality rate. Moreover, bone tumors often invade large areas of bone, which cannot repair itself, and causes a serious effect on the quality of life of patients. Thus, bone tumor therapy and bone regeneration are challenging in the clinic. Herein, this review presents the recent developments in bifunctional biomaterials to achieve a new strategy for bone tumor therapy. The selected bifunctional materials include 3D-printed scaffolds, nano/microparticle-containing scaffolds, hydrogels, and bone-targeting nanomaterials. Numerous related studies on bifunctional biomaterials combining tumor photothermal therapy with enhanced bone regeneration were reviewed. Finally, a perspective on the future development of biomaterials for tumor therapy and bone tissue engineering is discussed. This review will provide a useful reference for bone tumor-related disease and the field of complex diseases to combine tumor therapy and tissue engineering.
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Grants
- The National Key Research and Development Program of China (2017YFC1103500, 2017YFC1103502), NSFC 31771096, NSFC 31930067, #x00A0;NSFC 31525009, 1·3·5 project for disciplines of excellence, West China Hospital, Sichuan University (ZYGD18002)
- the National Natural Science Foundation (31972925), Sichuan Science and Technology Program (2020YJ0065), Sichuan University Spark Project (2018SCUH0029), State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Foundation (SKLOD202016)
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- Jinfeng Liao
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Centre for Oral Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, West China Medical School, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Centre for Oral Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, West China Medical School, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Centre for Oral Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, West China Medical School, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Centre for Oral Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, West China Medical School, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, P.R. China.
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Zhao L, Du W, Zhao D, Ji X, Huang Y, Pang Y, Guo K, Yin X. Catalpol Protects Against High Glucose-Induced Bone Loss by Regulating Osteoblast Function. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:626621. [PMID: 33776769 PMCID: PMC7987667 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.626621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2020] [Accepted: 01/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Objective: The overall objective of this study was to investigate the effects of catalpol on bone remodeling of diabetic osteoporosis by regulating osteoblast differentiation and migration. Method: Using a murine model of diabetic osteoporosis, to detect the protective effects of catalpol on bone loss, architectural deterioration of trabecular bone and bone metabolism biomarkers were tested. A model of MC3T3-E1 cells was established by treatment with high glucose; the regulatory role of catalpol in the differentiation and migration was tested by Western blot, ALP staining, and Alizarin Red staining. Results: Catalpol treatment markedly ameliorated trabecular bone deterioration by reducing degenerative changes of the trabecular structure by improving the bone formation marker levels of ALP, osteopontin, type I collagen, and osteocalcin, as well as the level of OPG/RANKL. Catalpol enhanced cell motility and scattering following gap formation of MC3T3-E1 cells. Conclusion: The results indicated that catalpol exhibits a protective effect against diabetic osteoporosis by regulating the differentiation and migration of osteoblast.
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- Lu Zhao
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Drug Research and Clinical Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Drug Research and Clinical Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine Center, The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Drug Research and Clinical Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Drug Research and Clinical Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Drug Research and Clinical Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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Targeting reactive oxygen species in stem cells for bone therapy. Drug Discov Today 2021; 26:1226-1244. [PMID: 33684524 DOI: 10.1016/j.drudis.2021.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2020] [Revised: 12/04/2020] [Accepted: 03/02/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Reactive oxygen species (ROS) have emerged as key players in regulating the fate and function of stem cells from both non-hematopoietic and hematopoietic lineages in bone marrow, and thus affect the osteoblastogenesis-osteoclastogenesis balance and bone homeostasis. Accumulating evidence has linked ROS and associated oxidative stress with the progression of bone disorders, and ROS-based therapeutic strategies have appeared to achieve favorable outcomes in bone. We review current knowledge of the multifactorial roles and mechanisms of ROS as a target in bone pathology. In addition, we discuss emerging ROS-based therapeutic strategies that show potential for bone therapy. Finally, we highlight the opportunities and challenges facing ROS-targeted stem cell therapeutics for improving bone health.
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Cheng W, Yao M, Liu F. Bitter Taste Receptor as a Therapeutic Target in Orthopaedic Disorders. Drug Des Devel Ther 2021; 15:895-903. [PMID: 33679130 PMCID: PMC7926036 DOI: 10.2147/dddt.s289614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2020] [Accepted: 02/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Non-gustatory, extraoral bitter taste receptors (T2Rs) are G-protein coupled receptors that are expressed throughout the body and have various functional responses when stimulated by bitter agonists. Presently, T2Rs have been found to be expressed in osteoclasts and osteocytes where osteoclasts were capable of detecting bacterial quorum-sensing molecules through the T2R38 isoform. In the innate immune system, stimulating T2Rs induces anti-inflammatory and anti-pathogenic effects through the phospholipase C/inositol triphosphate pathway, which leads to intracellular calcium release from the endoplasmic reticulum. The immune cells with functional responses to T2R activation also play a role in bone inflammation and orthopaedic disorders. Furthermore, increasing intracellular calcium levels in bone cells through T2R activation can potentially influence bone formation and resorption. With recent studies finding T2R expression in bone cells, we examine the potential of targeting this receptor to treat bone inflammation and to promote bone anabolism.
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- Weyland Cheng
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Children’s Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Henan Children’s Hospital, Zhengzhou Children’s Hospital, Zhengzhou, Henan, People’s Republic of China
- Henan Provincial Key Laboratory of Children’s Genetics and Metabolic Diseases, Children’s Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Henan Children’s Hospital, Zhengzhou Children’s Hospital, Zhengzhou, Henan, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Children’s Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Henan Children’s Hospital, Zhengzhou Children’s Hospital, Zhengzhou, Henan, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Children’s Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Henan Children’s Hospital, Zhengzhou Children’s Hospital, Zhengzhou, Henan, People’s Republic of China
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Zhao X, Li L, Chen M, Xu Y, Zhang S, Chen W, Liang W. Nanotechnology Assisted Targeted Drug Delivery for Bone Disorders: Potentials and Clinical Perspectives. Curr Top Med Chem 2020; 20:2801-2819. [PMID: 33076808 DOI: 10.2174/1568026620666201019110459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2019] [Revised: 04/26/2020] [Accepted: 04/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Nanotechnology and its allied modalities have brought revolution in tissue engineering and bone healing. The research on translating the findings of the basic and preclinical research into clinical practice is ongoing. Advances in the synthesis and design of nanomaterials along with advances in genomics and proteomics, and tissue engineering have opened a bright future for bone healing and orthopedic technology. Studies have shown promising outcomes in the design and fabrication of porous implant substrates that can be exploited as bone defect augmentation and drug-carrier devices. However, there are dozens of applications in orthopedic traumatology and bone healing for nanometer-sized entities, structures, surfaces, and devices with characteristic lengths ranging from tens 10s of nanometers to a few micrometers. Nanotechnology has made promising advances in the synthesis of scaffolds, delivery mechanisms, controlled modification of surface topography and composition, and biomicroelectromechanical systems. This study reviews the basic and translational sciences and clinical implications of the nanotechnology in tissue engineering and bone diseases. Recent advances in NPs assisted osteogenic agents, nanocomposites, and scaffolds for bone disorders are discussed.
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- Xiaofeng Zhao
- Department of Orthopaedics, Shaoxing People's Hospital, (Shaoxing Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine), 568# Zhongxing North Road, Shaoxing 312000, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Traumatic Orthopedics, Affiliated Jinan Third Hospital of Jining Medical University, Jinan 250132, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Zhoushan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Zhoushan 316000, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shaoxing People's Hospital, (Shaoxing Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine), 568# Zhongxing North Road, Shaoxing 312000, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shaoxing People's Hospital, (Shaoxing Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine), 568# Zhongxing North Road, Shaoxing 312000, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shaoxing People's Hospital, (Shaoxing Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine), 568# Zhongxing North Road, Shaoxing 312000, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Zhoushan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Zhoushan 316000, Zhejiang Province, China
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Sawamoto K, Álvarez JV, Herreño AM, Otero-Espinar FJ, Couce ML, Alméciga-Díaz CJ, Tomatsu S. Bone-Specific Drug Delivery for Osteoporosis and Rare Skeletal Disorders. Curr Osteoporos Rep 2020; 18:515-525. [PMID: 32845464 PMCID: PMC7541793 DOI: 10.1007/s11914-020-00620-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The skeletal system provides an important role to support body structure and protect organs. The complexity of its architecture and components makes it challenging to deliver the right amount of the drug into bone regions, particularly avascular cartilage lesions. In this review, we describe the recent advance of bone-targeting methods using bisphosphonates, polymeric oligopeptides, and nanoparticles on osteoporosis and rare skeletal diseases. RECENT FINDINGS Hydroxyapatite (HA), a calcium phosphate with the formula Ca10(PO4)6(OH)2, is a primary matrix of bone mineral that includes a high concentration of positively charged calcium ion and is found only in the bone. This unique feature makes HA a general targeting moiety to the entire skeletal system. We have applied bone-targeting strategy using acidic amino acid oligopeptides into lysosomal enzymes, demonstrating the effects of bone-targeting enzyme replacement therapy and gene therapy on bone and cartilage lesions in inherited skeletal disorders. Virus or no-virus gene therapy using techniques of engineered capsid or nanomedicine has been studied preclinically for skeletal diseases. Efficient drug delivery into bone lesions remains an unmet challenge in clinical practice. Bone-targeting therapies based on gene transfer can be potential as new candidates for skeletal diseases.
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- Kazuki Sawamoto
- Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, Wilmington, DE, USA
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- Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, Wilmington, DE, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmacy, University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Department of CC Foren. An. Pat, Gin. and Obst. and Paed. Neonatology Service, Metabolic Unit, University Clinic Hospital of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Institute for the Study of Inborn Errors of Metabolism, Faculty of Science, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá DC, Colombia
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- Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, Wilmington, DE, USA.
- Department of Pediatrics, Graduate School of Medicine, Gifu University, Gifu, Japan.
- Department of Pediatrics, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
- Department of Biomedical Research, Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, 1600 Rockland Rd., Wilmington, DE, 19899-0269, USA.
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Gao X, Li L, Cai X, Huang Q, Xiao J, Cheng Y. Targeting nanoparticles for diagnosis and therapy of bone tumors: Opportunities and challenges. Biomaterials 2020; 265:120404. [PMID: 32987273 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2020.120404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2020] [Revised: 09/15/2020] [Accepted: 09/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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A variety of targeted nanoparticles were developed for the diagnosis and therapy of orthotopic and metastatic bone tumors during the past decade. This critical review will focus on principles and methods in the design of these bone-targeted nanoparticles. Ligands including bisphosphonates, aspartic acid-rich peptides and synthetic polymers were grafted on nanoparticles such as PLGA nanoparticles, liposomes, dendrimers and inorganic nanoparticles for bone targeting. Besides, other ligands such as monoclonal antibodies, peptides and aptamers targeting biomarkers on tumor/bone cells were identified for targeted diagnosis and therapy. Examples of targeted nanoparticles for the early detection of bone metastatic tumors and the ablation of cancer via chemotherapy, photothermal therapy, gene therapy and combination therapy will be intensively reviewed. The development of multifunctional nanoparticles to break down the "vicious" cycle between tumor cell proliferation and bone resorption, and the challenges and perspectives in this area will be discussed.
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- Xin Gao
- East China Normal University and Shanghai Changzheng Hospital Joint Research Center for Orthopedic Oncology, 200241, Shanghai, China; Department of Orthopedics Oncology, Changzheng Hospital, Navy Medical University, Shanghai, 200003, China
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- East China Normal University and Shanghai Changzheng Hospital Joint Research Center for Orthopedic Oncology, 200241, Shanghai, China; Department of Orthopedics Oncology, Changzheng Hospital, Navy Medical University, Shanghai, 200003, China
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- East China Normal University and Shanghai Changzheng Hospital Joint Research Center for Orthopedic Oncology, 200241, Shanghai, China; Department of Orthopedics Oncology, Changzheng Hospital, Navy Medical University, Shanghai, 200003, China
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- East China Normal University and Shanghai Changzheng Hospital Joint Research Center for Orthopedic Oncology, 200241, Shanghai, China; Department of Orthopedics Oncology, Changzheng Hospital, Navy Medical University, Shanghai, 200003, China.
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- East China Normal University and Shanghai Changzheng Hospital Joint Research Center for Orthopedic Oncology, 200241, Shanghai, China; Department of Orthopedics Oncology, Changzheng Hospital, Navy Medical University, Shanghai, 200003, China.
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- East China Normal University and Shanghai Changzheng Hospital Joint Research Center for Orthopedic Oncology, 200241, Shanghai, China; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Regulatory Biology, School of Life Sciences, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200241, China.
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Chindamo G, Sapino S, Peira E, Chirio D, Gonzalez MC, Gallarate M. Bone Diseases: Current Approach and Future Perspectives in Drug Delivery Systems for Bone Targeted Therapeutics. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 10:E875. [PMID: 32370009 PMCID: PMC7279399 DOI: 10.3390/nano10050875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2020] [Revised: 04/16/2020] [Accepted: 04/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Bone diseases include a wide group of skeletal-related disorders that cause mobility limitations and mortality. In some cases, e.g., in osteosarcoma (OS) and metastatic bone cancer, current treatments are not fully effective, mainly due to low patient compliance and to adverse side effects. To overcome these drawbacks, nanotechnology is currently under study as a potential strategy allowing specific drug release kinetics and enhancing bone regeneration. Polymers, ceramics, semiconductors, metals, and self-assembled molecular complexes are some of the most used nanoscale materials, although in most cases their surface properties need to be tuned by chemical or physical reactions. Among all, scaffolds, nanoparticles (NPs), cements, and hydrogels exhibit more advantages than drawbacks when compared to other nanosystems and are therefore the object of several studies. The aim of this review is to provide information about the current therapies of different bone diseases focusing the attention on new discoveries in the field of targeted delivery systems. The authors hope that this paper could help to pursue further directions about bone targeted nanosystems and their application for bone diseases and bone regeneration.
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- Giulia Chindamo
- Department of Drug Science and Technology, University of Turin, 10125 Turin, Italy; (G.C.); (E.P.); (D.C.); (M.G.)
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- Department of Drug Science and Technology, University of Turin, 10125 Turin, Italy; (G.C.); (E.P.); (D.C.); (M.G.)
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- Department of Drug Science and Technology, University of Turin, 10125 Turin, Italy; (G.C.); (E.P.); (D.C.); (M.G.)
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- Department of Drug Science and Technology, University of Turin, 10125 Turin, Italy; (G.C.); (E.P.); (D.C.); (M.G.)
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- Instituto de Investigaciones Fisicoquímicas Teóricas y Aplicadas, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Universidad Nacional de La Plata, La Plata 1900, Argentina;
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- Department of Drug Science and Technology, University of Turin, 10125 Turin, Italy; (G.C.); (E.P.); (D.C.); (M.G.)
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Yang X, Zhai D, Song J, Qing R, Wang B, Ji J, Chen X, Hao S. Rhein-PEG-nHA conjugate as a bone targeted drug delivery vehicle for enhanced cancer chemoradiotherapy. NANOMEDICINE-NANOTECHNOLOGY BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE 2020; 27:102196. [PMID: 32272233 DOI: 10.1016/j.nano.2020.102196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2019] [Revised: 02/10/2020] [Accepted: 03/25/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Bone-targeted therapies have been the choice of treatments for cancer metastases in bone to minimize skeletal morbidity and preserve patients' quality of life. Rhein is of particular interest due to its high bone affinity. Here we reported a novel Rhein- polyethylene glycol (PEG)-nano hydroxyapatite (nHA) conjugate to deliver doxorubicin (DOX) and Phosphorus-32 (32P) simultaneously for enhanced cancer chemo-radiotherapy. The synthetic Rhein-PEG-nHA conjugates were sphere in shape with an average diameter of ~120 nm. Their morphology, drug release and bone affinity were confirmed in vitro. The release profiles of DOX depend on pH condition, but 32P exhibited good stability. Rhein-PEG-nHA also showed high bone affinity in vivo, and the tumor volume decreased after the DOX@Rhein-PEG-nHA and 32P@Rhein-PEG-nHA treatments. Most importantly, the DOX/32P@Rhein-PEG-nHA showed the strongest inhibition on the growth of bone metastases of breast cancer. We revealed the potential of Rhein-PEG-nHA in combined chemo-radiation treatment for bone metastases of breast cancer.
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- Xiuying Yang
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Translational Research for Cancer Metastasis and Individualized Treatment, Chongqing University Cancer Hospital and Chongqing Cancer Institute and Chongqing Cancer Hospital, Chongqing, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Translational Research for Cancer Metastasis and Individualized Treatment, Chongqing University Cancer Hospital and Chongqing Cancer Institute and Chongqing Cancer Hospital, Chongqing, China
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- Media Lab, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China.
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Translational Research for Cancer Metastasis and Individualized Treatment, Chongqing University Cancer Hospital and Chongqing Cancer Institute and Chongqing Cancer Hospital, Chongqing, China; Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China; Media Lab, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA.
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Medina-Cruz D, Mostafavi E, Vernet-Crua A, Cheng J, Shah V, Cholula-Diaz JL, Guisbiers G, Tao J, García-Martín JM, Webster TJ. Green nanotechnology-based drug delivery systems for osteogenic disorders. Expert Opin Drug Deliv 2020; 17:341-356. [PMID: 32064959 DOI: 10.1080/17425247.2020.1727441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Introduction: Current treatments for osteogenic disorders are often successful, however they are not free of drawbacks, such as toxicity or side effects. Nanotechnology offers a platform for drug delivery in the treatment of bone disorders, which can overcome such limitations. Nevertheless, traditional synthesis of nanomaterials presents environmental and health concerns due to its production of toxic by-products, the need for extreme and harsh raw materials, and their lack of biocompatibility over time.Areas covered: This review article contains an overview of the current status of treating osteogenic disorders employing green nanotechnological approaches, showing some of the latest advances in the application of green nanomaterials, as drug delivery carriers, for the effective treatment of osteogenic disorders.Expert opinion: Green nanotechnology, as a potential solution, is understood as the use of living organisms, biomolecules and environmentally friendly processes for the production of nanomaterials. Nanomaterials derived from bacterial cultures or biomolecules isolated from living organisms, such as carbohydrates, proteins, and nucleic acids, have been proven to be effective composites. These nanomaterials introduce enhancements in the treatment and prevention of osteogenic disorders, compared to physiochemically-synthesized nanostructures, specifically in terms of their improved cell attachment and proliferation, as well as their ability to prevent bacterial adhesion.
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- David Medina-Cruz
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, AR, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA
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Vanderburgh J, Hill JL, Gupta MK, Kwakwa KA, Wang SK, Moyer K, Bedingfield SK, Merkel AR, d'Arcy R, Guelcher SA, Rhoades JA, Duvall CL. Tuning Ligand Density To Optimize Pharmacokinetics of Targeted Nanoparticles for Dual Protection against Tumor-Induced Bone Destruction. ACS NANO 2020; 14:311-327. [PMID: 31894963 PMCID: PMC7216559 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.9b04571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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Breast cancer patients are at high risk for bone metastasis. Metastatic bone disease is a major clinical problem that leads to a reduction in mobility, increased risk of pathologic fracture, severe bone pain, and other skeletal-related events. The transcription factor Gli2 drives expression of parathyroid hormone-related protein (PTHrP), which activates osteoclast-mediated bone destruction, and previous studies showed that Gli2 genetic repression in bone-metastatic tumor cells significantly reduces tumor-induced bone destruction. Small molecule inhibitors of Gli2 have been identified; however, the lipophilicity and poor pharmacokinetic profile of these compounds have precluded their success in vivo. In this study, we designed a bone-targeted nanoparticle (BTNP) comprising an amphiphilic diblock copolymer of poly[(propylene sulfide)-block-(alendronate acrylamide-co-N,N-dimethylacrylamide)] [PPS-b-P(Aln-co-DMA)] to encapsulate and preferentially deliver a small molecule Gli2 inhibitor, GANT58, to bone-associated tumors. The mol % of the bisphosphonate Aln in the hydrophilic polymer block was varied in order to optimize BTNP targeting to tumor-associated bone by a combination of nonspecific tumor accumulation (presumably through the enhanced permeation and retention effect) and active bone binding. Although 100% functionalization with Aln created BTNPs with strong bone binding, these BTNPs had highly negative zeta-potential, resulting in shorter circulation time, greater liver uptake, and less distribution to metastatic tumors in bone. However, 10 mol % of Aln in the hydrophilic block generated a formulation with a favorable balance of systemic pharmacokinetics and bone binding, providing the highest bone/liver biodistribution ratio among formulations tested. In an intracardiac tumor cell injection model of breast cancer bone metastasis, treatment with the lead candidate GANT58-BTNP formulation decreased tumor-associated bone lesion area 3-fold and increased bone volume fraction in the tibiae of the mice 2.5-fold. Aln conferred bone targeting to the GANT58-BTNPs, which increased GANT58 concentration in the tumor-associated bone relative to untargeted NPs, and also provided benefit through the direct antiresorptive therapeutic function of Aln. The dual benefit of the Aln in the BTNPs was supported by the observations that drug-free Aln-containing BTNPs improved bone volume fraction in bone-tumor-bearing mice, while GANT58-BTNPs created better therapeutic outcomes than both unloaded BTNPs and GANT58-loaded untargeted NPs. These findings suggest GANT58-BTNPs have potential to potently inhibit tumor-driven osteoclast activation and resultant bone destruction in patients with bone-associated tumor metastases.
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- Joseph Vanderburgh
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering , Vanderbilt University , Nashville , Tennessee 37235 , United States
- Center for Bone Biology , Vanderbilt University Medical Center , Nashville , Tennessee 37232 , United States
- Department of Veterans Affairs , Tennessee Valley Healthcare System , Nashville , Tennessee 37212 , United States
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering , Vanderbilt University , Nashville , Tennessee 37235 , United States
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering , Vanderbilt University , Nashville , Tennessee 37235 , United States
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- Center for Bone Biology , Vanderbilt University Medical Center , Nashville , Tennessee 37232 , United States
- Department of Veterans Affairs , Tennessee Valley Healthcare System , Nashville , Tennessee 37212 , United States
- Program in Cancer Biology , Vanderbilt University , Nashville , Tennessee 37232 , United States
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering , Vanderbilt University , Nashville , Tennessee 37235 , United States
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- Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Materials Science , Vanderbilt University , Nashville , Tennessee 37232 , United States
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering , Vanderbilt University , Nashville , Tennessee 37235 , United States
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- Center for Bone Biology , Vanderbilt University Medical Center , Nashville , Tennessee 37232 , United States
- Department of Veterans Affairs , Tennessee Valley Healthcare System , Nashville , Tennessee 37212 , United States
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering , Vanderbilt University , Nashville , Tennessee 37235 , United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering , Vanderbilt University , Nashville , Tennessee 37235 , United States
- Center for Bone Biology , Vanderbilt University Medical Center , Nashville , Tennessee 37232 , United States
- Department of Biomedical Engineering , Vanderbilt University , Nashville , Tennessee 37235 , United States
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- Center for Bone Biology , Vanderbilt University Medical Center , Nashville , Tennessee 37232 , United States
- Department of Veterans Affairs , Tennessee Valley Healthcare System , Nashville , Tennessee 37212 , United States
- Department of Biomedical Engineering , Vanderbilt University , Nashville , Tennessee 37235 , United States
- Department of Medicine, Division of Clinical Pharmacology , Vanderbilt University Medical Center , Nashville , Tennessee 37232 , United States
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering , Vanderbilt University , Nashville , Tennessee 37235 , United States
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Shi C, Wu T, He Y, Zhang Y, Fu D. Recent advances in bone-targeted therapy. Pharmacol Ther 2020; 207:107473. [PMID: 31926198 DOI: 10.1016/j.pharmthera.2020.107473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2019] [Accepted: 01/06/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The coordination between bone resorption and bone formation plays an essential role in keeping the mass and microstructure integrity of the bone in a steady state. However, this balance can be disturbed in many pathological conditions of the bone. Nowadays, the classical modalities for treating bone-related disorders are being challenged by severe obstacles owing to low tissue selectivity and considerable safety concerns. Moreover, as a highly mineralized tissue, the bone shows innate rigidity, low permeability, and reduced blood flow, features that further hinder the effective treatment of bone diseases. With the development of bone biology and precision medicine, one novel concept of bone-targeted therapy appears to be promising, with improved therapeutic efficacy and minimized systematic toxicity. Here we focus on the recent advances in bone-targeted treatment based on the unique biology of bone tissues. We summarize commonly used bone-targeting moieties, with an emphasis on bisphosphonates, tetracyclines, and biomimetic bone-targeting moieties. We also introduce potential bone-targeting strategies aimed at the bone matrix and major cell types in the bone. Based on these bone-targeting moieties and strategies, we discuss the potential applications of targeted therapy to treat bone diseases. We expect that this review will put together useful insights to help with the search for therapeutic efficacy in bone-related conditions.
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- Chen Shi
- Department of Pharmacy, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science & Technology (HUST), Wuhan, PR China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science & Technology (HUST), Wuhan, PR China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science & Technology (HUST), Wuhan, PR China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science & Technology (HUST), Wuhan, PR China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science & Technology (HUST), Wuhan, PR China.
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Machairiotis N, Ntali G, Kouroutou P, Michala L. Clinical evidence of the effect of bisphosphonates on pregnancy and the infant. Horm Mol Biol Clin Investig 2019; 40:/j/hmbci.ahead-of-print/hmbci-2019-0021/hmbci-2019-0021.xml. [DOI: 10.1515/hmbci-2019-0021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2019] [Accepted: 08/18/2019] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Bisphosphonates (BPs) are potent inhibitors of osteoclast mediated bone resorption. These drugs are widely used in the management of osteoporosis and other diseases, characterized by high bone turnover. The effect of BPs on gestation and lactation, when they are used as therapeutic agents in premenopausal women, is yet unknown. We conducted a detailed literature review and identified the cases of BPs use in young women, as well as, the effects of this therapy on the gestation and the embryo. The published data, regarding the use of BPs in premenopausal women and their effects on the pregnancy outcome, are limited. However, we could identify the outcomes of 40 pregnant women, who had received BPs prior to or during pregnancy, that have been documented in the literature. All women had valid indications to receive BPs for serious bone metabolism conditions. We could not identify any prospective trials, which focus on pregnancy outcomes following after the in-utero exposure to BPs. In total, no serious adverse effects were reported. Problems related to the offspring, such as hypocalcemia and a tendency for low body weight (LBW), were self-resolving. In addition, no serious adverse outcomes were reported for women having completed pregnancy. Nevertheless, follow-up was limited for both outcomes suggesting the necessity of national and international registries.
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Robinson LJ, Blair HC, Barnett JB, Soboloff J. The roles of Orai and Stim in bone health and disease. Cell Calcium 2019; 81:51-58. [PMID: 31201955 PMCID: PMC7181067 DOI: 10.1016/j.ceca.2019.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2019] [Revised: 06/04/2019] [Accepted: 06/04/2019] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Orai and Stim proteins are the mediators of calcium release-activated calcium signaling and are important in the regulation of bone homeostasis and disease. This includes separate regulatory systems controlling mesenchymal stem cell differentiation to form osteoblasts, which make bone, and differentiation and regulation of osteoclasts, which resorb bone. These systems will be described separately, and their integration and relation to other systems, including Orai and Stim in teeth, will be briefly discussed at the end of this review.
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- Lisa J Robinson
- Department of Pathology, Anatomy, and Laboratory Medicine, West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown WV 26505, United States; Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Cell Biology, West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown WV 26505, United States.
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- Veteran's Affairs Medical Center, Pittsburgh PA 15206, United States; Department of Pathology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15261, United States
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Cell Biology, West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown WV 26505, United States
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- Fels Institute for Cancer Research and Molecular Biology and the Department of Medical Genetics and Molecular Biochemistry, Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA 19140, United States.
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Hexapeptide-conjugated calcitonin for targeted therapy of osteoporosis. J Control Release 2019; 304:39-50. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2019.04.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2019] [Revised: 04/23/2019] [Accepted: 04/29/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Tithito T, Suntornsaratoon P, Charoenphandhu N, Thongbunchoo J, Krishnamra N, Tang IM, Pon-On W. Fabrication of biocomposite scaffolds made with modified hydroxyapatite inclusion of chitosan-grafted-poly(methyl methacrylate) for bone tissue engineering. Biomed Mater 2019; 14:025013. [PMID: 30690438 DOI: 10.1088/1748-605x/ab025f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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In the present study, composite scaffolds of chitosan-graft-poly(methyl methacrylate) (Chi-g-PMMA) and mineral ions-loaded hydroxyapatite (mHA) (obtained by the hydrothermal treatment of hydroxyapatite (HA) in a simulated body fluid (SBF) solution (mHA@Chi-g-PMMA)) were prepared by the blending method. The physical properties, bioactivity, biological properties and their capabilities for sustained drug and protein release were studied. Physicochemical analysis showed a successful incorporation of the mineral ions in the HA particles and a good distribution of the mHA within the Chi-g-PMMA polymer matrix. The compressive strength and the Young's modulus were 15.760 ± 0.718 and 658.452 ± 17.020 MPa, respectively. In bioactivity studies, more apatite formation on the surface were seen after immersion in the SBF solution. In vitro growth experiments using UMR-106 osteoblast-like cells on the mHA@Chi-g-PMMA scaffold case showed that the attachment, viability and proliferation of the cells on the scaffolds had improved after 7 d of immersion. The in vitro release of two compounds (the cancer drug, doxorubicin (DOX)) and bovine serum albumin (BSA)), which had been attached to separate mHA@Chi-g-PMMA scaffolds, were studied to determine their suitability as drug delivery vehicles. It was found that the sustained release of DOX was 73.95% and of BSA was 57.27% after 25 h of incubation. These experimental results demonstrated that the mHA@Chi-g-PMMA composite can be utilized as a scaffold for bone cells ingrowth and also be used for drug delivery during the bone repairing.
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- Tanatsaparn Tithito
- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, 10900, Thailand
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Kalani MM, Nourmohammadi J, Negahdari B. Osteogenic potential of Rosuvastatin immobilized on silk fibroin nanofibers using argon plasma treatment. Biomed Mater 2018; 14:025002. [DOI: 10.1088/1748-605x/aaec26] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Bone Regenerative Engineering Using a Protein Kinase A-Specific Cyclic AMP Analogue Administered for Short Term. REGENERATIVE ENGINEERING AND TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s40883-018-0063-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Farrell KB, Karpeisky A, Thamm DH, Zinnen S. Bisphosphonate conjugation for bone specific drug targeting. Bone Rep 2018; 9:47-60. [PMID: 29992180 PMCID: PMC6037665 DOI: 10.1016/j.bonr.2018.06.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 105] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2017] [Revised: 06/28/2018] [Accepted: 06/29/2018] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Bones provide essential functions and are sites of unique biochemistry and specialized cells, but can also be sites of disease. The treatment of bone disorders and neoplasia has presented difficulties in the past, and improved delivery of drugs to bone remains an important goal for achieving effective treatments. Drug targeting strategies have improved drug localization to bone by taking advantage of the high mineral concentration unique to the bone hydroxyapatite matrix, as well as tissue-specific cell types. The bisphosphonate molecule class binds specifically to hydroxyapatite and inhibits osteoclast resorption of bone, providing direct treatment for degenerative bone disorders, and as emerging evidence suggests, cancer. These bone-binding molecules also provide the opportunity to deliver other drugs specifically to bone by bisphosphonate conjugation. Bisphosphonate bone-targeted therapies have been successful in treatment of osteoporosis, primary and metastatic neoplasms of the bone, and other bone disorders, as well as refining bone imaging. In this review, we focus upon the use of bisphosphonate conjugates with antineoplastic agents, and overview bisphosphonate based imaging agents, nanoparticles, and other drugs. We also discuss linker design potential and the current state of bisphosphonate conjugate research progress. Ongoing investigations continue to expand the possibilities for bone-targeted therapeutics and for extending their reach into clinical practice.
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- Kristen B Farrell
- MBC Pharma Inc., 12635 East Montview Blvd., Aurora, CO 80045-0100, United States of America
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- MBC Pharma Inc., 12635 East Montview Blvd., Aurora, CO 80045-0100, United States of America
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- Flint Animal Cancer Center, Colorado State University, 300 West Drake Road, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1620, United States of America
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- MBC Pharma Inc., 12635 East Montview Blvd., Aurora, CO 80045-0100, United States of America
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Stimuli-responsive nanocarriers for delivery of bone therapeutics – Barriers and progresses. J Control Release 2018; 273:51-67. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2018.01.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2017] [Revised: 01/21/2018] [Accepted: 01/22/2018] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Gałęzowska J. Interactions between Clinically Used Bisphosphonates and Bone Mineral: from Coordination Chemistry to Biomedical Applications and Beyond. ChemMedChem 2018; 13:289-302. [DOI: 10.1002/cmdc.201700769] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2017] [Revised: 01/09/2018] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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- Joanna Gałęzowska
- Department of Inorganic Chemistry; Wrocław Medical University; Borowska 211A 50-556 Wrocław Poland
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Rotman SG, Grijpma DW, Richards RG, Moriarty TF, Eglin D, Guillaume O. Drug delivery systems functionalized with bone mineral seeking agents for bone targeted therapeutics. J Control Release 2017; 269:88-99. [PMID: 29127000 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2017.11.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2017] [Revised: 11/06/2017] [Accepted: 11/06/2017] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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The systemic administration of drugs to treat bone diseases is often associated with poor uptake of the drug in the targeted tissue, potential systemic toxicity and suboptimal efficacy. In order to overcome these limitations, many micro- and nano-sized drug carriers have been developed for the treatment of bone pathologies that exhibit specific affinity for bone. Drug carriers can be functionalized with bone mineral seekers (BMS), creating a targeted drug delivery system (DDS) which is able to bind to bone and release therapeutics directly at the site of interest. This class of advanced DDS is of tremendous interest due to their strong affinity to bone, with great expectation to treat life-threatening bone disorders such as osteomyelitis, osteosarcoma or even osteoporosis. In this review, we first explain the mechanisms behind the affinity of several well-known BMS to bone, and then we present several effective approaches allowing the incorporation BMS into advanced DDS. Finally, we report the therapeutic applications of BMS based DDS under development or already established. Understanding the mechanisms behind the biological activity of recently developed BMS and their integration into advanced therapeutic delivery systems are essential prerequisites for further development of bone-targeting therapies with optimal efficacy.
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- S G Rotman
- AO Research Institute Davos, Switzerland; MIRA Institute for Biomedical Technology and Technical Medicine, Department of Biomaterials Science and Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands
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- MIRA Institute for Biomedical Technology and Technical Medicine, Department of Biomaterials Science and Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands
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- AO Research Institute Davos, Switzerland
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Ross MH, Esser AK, Fox GC, Schmieder AH, Yang X, Hu G, Pan D, Su X, Xu Y, Novack DV, Walsh T, Colditz GA, Lukaszewicz GH, Cordell E, Novack J, Fitzpatrick JAJ, Waning DL, Mohammad KS, Guise TA, Lanza GM, Weilbaecher KN. Bone-Induced Expression of Integrin β3 Enables Targeted Nanotherapy of Breast Cancer Metastases. Cancer Res 2017; 77:6299-6312. [PMID: 28855208 DOI: 10.1158/0008-5472.can-17-1225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2017] [Revised: 07/26/2017] [Accepted: 08/24/2017] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Bone metastases occur in approximately 70% of metastatic breast cancer patients, often leading to skeletal injuries. Current treatments are mainly palliative and underscore the unmet clinical need for improved therapies. In this study, we provide preclinical evidence for an antimetastatic therapy based on targeting integrin β3 (β3), which is selectively induced on breast cancer cells in bone by the local bone microenvironment. In a preclinical model of breast cancer, β3 was strongly expressed on bone metastatic cancer cells, but not primary mammary tumors or visceral metastases. In tumor tissue from breast cancer patients, β3 was significantly elevated on bone metastases relative to primary tumors from the same patient (n = 42). Mechanistic investigations revealed that TGFβ signaling through SMAD2/SMAD3 was necessary for breast cancer induction of β3 within the bone. Using a micelle-based nanoparticle therapy that recognizes integrin αvβ3 (αvβ3-MPs of ∼12.5 nm), we demonstrated specific localization to breast cancer bone metastases in mice. Using this system for targeted delivery of the chemotherapeutic docetaxel, we showed that bone tumor burden could be reduced significantly with less bone destruction and less hepatotoxicity compared with equimolar doses of free docetaxel. Furthermore, mice treated with αvβ3-MP-docetaxel exhibited a significant decrease in bone-residing tumor cell proliferation compared with free docetaxel. Taken together, our results offer preclinical proof of concept for a method to enhance delivery of chemotherapeutics to breast cancer cells within the bone by exploiting their selective expression of integrin αvβ3 at that metastatic site. Cancer Res; 77(22); 6299-312. ©2017 AACR.
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- Michael H Ross
- Department of Medicine, Division of Molecular Oncology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Molecular Oncology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Molecular Oncology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, Illinois
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Molecular Oncology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Molecular Oncology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Bone and Mineral Diseases, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
- Department of Pathology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Public Health Sciences, St. Louis Breast Tissue Registry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Public Health Sciences, St. Louis Breast Tissue Registry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Molecular Oncology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Molecular Oncology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Molecular Oncology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Departments of Cell Biology & Physiology and Neuroscience, Washington University Center for Cellular Imaging, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Cellular and Molecular Physiology, Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Hershey, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Molecular Oncology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri.
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Sezlev Bilecen D, Rodriguez-Cabello JC, Uludag H, Hasirci V. Construction of a PLGA based, targeted siRNA delivery system for treatment of osteoporosis. JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE-POLYMER EDITION 2017; 28:1859-1873. [DOI: 10.1080/09205063.2017.1354675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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- Deniz Sezlev Bilecen
- BIOMATEN, Middle East Technical University (METU), Center of Excellence in Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Ankara, Turkey
- Department of Biotechnology, METU, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- BIOMATEN, Middle East Technical University (METU), Center of Excellence in Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Ankara, Turkey
- Department of Biological Sciences, METU, Ankara, Turkey
- Department of Biotechnology, METU, Ankara, Turkey
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