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Maag PH, Feist F, Frisch H, Roesky PW, Barner-Kowollik C. Förster resonance energy transfer within single chain nanoparticles. Chem Sci 2024; 15:5218-5224. [PMID: 38577362 PMCID: PMC10988607 DOI: 10.1039/d3sc06651g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024] Open
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Single chain nanoparticles (SCNPs) are a highly versatile polymer architecture consisting of single polymer chains that are intramolecularly crosslinked. Currently, SCNPs are discussed as powerful macromolecular architectures for catalysis, delivery and sensors. Herein, we introduce a methodology based on Förster Resonance Energy Transfer (FRET) to evidence the folding of single polymer chains into SCNPs via fluorescence readout. We initially introduce a molecular FRET pair based on a bimane and nitrobenzoxadiazole (NBD) moiety and study its fluorescence properties in different solvents. We subsequently construct a low dispersity polymer chain carrying NBD units, while exploiting the bimane units for intramolecular chain collapse. Upon chain collapse and SCNP formation - thus bringing bimane and NBD units into close proximity - the SCNPs report their folded state by a strong and unambiguous FRET fluorescence signal. The herein introduced reporting of the folding state of SCNPs solely relies on an optical readout, opening avenues to monitoring SCNP folding without recourse to complex analytical methodologies.
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- Patrick H Maag
- School of Chemistry and Physics, Queensland University of Technology (QUT) 2 George Street QLD 4000 Brisbane Australia
- Centre for Materials Science, Queensland University of Technology (QUT) 2 George Street QLD 4000 Brisbane Australia
- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Engesserstraße 15 76131 Karlsruhe Germany
- Institute of Nanotechnology (INT), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen Germany
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- Institute of Nanotechnology (INT), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen Germany
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- School of Chemistry and Physics, Queensland University of Technology (QUT) 2 George Street QLD 4000 Brisbane Australia
- Centre for Materials Science, Queensland University of Technology (QUT) 2 George Street QLD 4000 Brisbane Australia
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- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Engesserstraße 15 76131 Karlsruhe Germany
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- School of Chemistry and Physics, Queensland University of Technology (QUT) 2 George Street QLD 4000 Brisbane Australia
- Centre for Materials Science, Queensland University of Technology (QUT) 2 George Street QLD 4000 Brisbane Australia
- Institute of Nanotechnology (INT), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen Germany
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Kaup R, Velders AH. Controlling Trapping, Release, and Exchange Dynamics of Micellar Core Components. ACS NANO 2022; 16:14611-14621. [PMID: 36107137 PMCID: PMC9527800 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c05144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2022] [Accepted: 09/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Whereas the formation and overall stability of hierarchically organized self-assembled supramolecular structures have been extensively investigated, the mechanistic aspects of subcomponent dynamics are often poorly understood or controlled. Here we show that the dynamics of polyamidoamine (PAMAM) dendrimer based micelles can be manipulated by changes in dendrimer generation, pH, and stoichiometry, as proven by NMR and FRET. For this, dendrimers were functionalized with either fluorescein (donor) or rhodamine (acceptor) and encapsulated into separate micelles. Upon mixing, exchange of dendrimers is revealed by an increase in FRET. While dendrimicelles based on dendrimer generations 4 and 5 show a clear increase in FRET in time, revealing the dynamic exchange of dendrimers between micellar cores, generation 6 based micelles appear to be kinetically trapped systems. Interestingly, generation 6 based dendrimicelles prepared at a pH of 7.8 rather than 7.0 do show exchange dynamics, which can be attributed to about 25% less charge of the dendrimer, corresponding to the charge of a virtual generation 5.5 dendrimer at neutral pH. Changing the pH of dendrimicelle solutions prepared at a pH of 7.8 to 7.0 shows the activated release of dendrimers. High-resolution NMR spectra of the micellar core are obtained from a 1.2 GHz spectrometer with sub-micromolar sensitivity, with DOSY discriminating released dendrimers from dendrimers still present in the micellar core. This study shows that dendrimer generation, charge density, and stoichiometry are important mechanistic factors for controlling the dynamics of complex coacervate core micelles. This knowledge can be used to tune micelles between kinetically trapped and dynamic systems, with tuning of exchange and/or release speeds, to be tailored for applications in, e.g., material science, sensors, or drug delivery.
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- Rebecca Kaup
- Laboratory
of BioNanoTechnology, Wageningen University. Bornse Weilanden 9, 6708 WG Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- Laboratory
of BioNanoTechnology, Wageningen University. Bornse Weilanden 9, 6708 WG Wageningen, The Netherlands
- Interventional
Molecular Imaging Laboratory, Department of Radiology, Leiden University Medical Center, 2300 RC Leiden, The Netherlands
- Instituto
Regional de Investigacion Cientifica Aplicada (IRICA), Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Ciudad Real, 13071, Spain
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Valdez S, Robertson M, Qiang Z. Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer Measurements in Polymer Science: A Review. Macromol Rapid Commun 2022; 43:e2200421. [PMID: 35689335 DOI: 10.1002/marc.202200421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2022] [Revised: 06/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) is a non-invasive characterization method for studying molecular structures and dynamics, providing high spatial resolution at nanometer scale. Over the past decades, FRET-based measurements are developed and widely implemented in synthetic polymer systems for understanding and detecting a variety of nanoscale phenomena, enabling significant advances in polymer science. In this review, the basic principles of fluorescence and FRET are briefly discussed. Several representative research areas are highlighted, where FRET spectroscopy and imaging can be employed to reveal polymer morphology and kinetics. These examples include understanding polymer micelle formation and stability, detecting guest molecule release from polymer host, characterizing supramolecular assembly, imaging composite interfaces, and determining polymer chain conformations and their diffusion kinetics. Finally, a perspective on the opportunities of FRET-based measurements is provided for further allowing their greater contributions in this exciting area.
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- Sara Valdez
- School of Polymer Science and Engineering, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS, 39406, USA
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- School of Polymer Science and Engineering, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS, 39406, USA
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- School of Polymer Science and Engineering, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS, 39406, USA
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Zhang W, Bertinetti L, Blank KG, Dimova R, Gao C, Schneck E, Fratzl P. Spatiotemporal Measurement of Osmotic Pressures by FRET Imaging. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021; 60:6488-6495. [PMID: 33188706 PMCID: PMC7986915 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202011983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2020] [Revised: 11/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Osmotic pressures (OPs) play essential roles in biological processes and numerous technological applications. However, the measurement of OP in situ with spatiotemporal resolution has not been achieved so far. Herein, we introduce a novel kind of OP sensor based on liposomes loaded with water-soluble fluorescent dyes exhibiting resonance energy transfer (FRET). The liposomes experience volume changes in response to OP due to water outflux. The FRET efficiency depends on the average distance between the entrapped dyes and thus provides a direct measure of the OP surrounding each liposome. The sensors exhibit high sensitivity to OP in the biologically relevant range of 0-0.3 MPa in aqueous solutions of salt, small organic molecules, and macromolecules. With the help of FRET microscopy, we demonstrate the feasibility of spatiotemporal OP imaging, which can be a promising new tool to investigate phenomena involving OPs and their dynamics in biology and technology.
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- Wenbo Zhang
- Department of BiomaterialsMax Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces14476PotsdamGermany
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- Department of BiomaterialsMax Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces14476PotsdamGermany
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- Mechano(bio)chemistryMax Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces14476PotsdamGermany
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- Department of Theory & Bio-SystemsMax Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces14476PotsdamGermany
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and FunctionalizationDepartment of Polymer Science and EngineeringZhejiang UniversityHangzhou310027China
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- Department of BiomaterialsMax Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces14476PotsdamGermany
- Department of PhysicsTechnische Universität Darmstadt64289DarmstadtGermany
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- Department of BiomaterialsMax Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces14476PotsdamGermany
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Zhang W, Bertinetti L, Blank KG, Dimova R, Gao C, Schneck E, Fratzl P. Spatiotemporal Measurement of Osmotic Pressures by FRET Imaging. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202011983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Wenbo Zhang
- Department of Biomaterials Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces 14476 Potsdam Germany
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- Department of Biomaterials Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces 14476 Potsdam Germany
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- Mechano(bio)chemistry Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces 14476 Potsdam Germany
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- Department of Theory & Bio-Systems Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces 14476 Potsdam Germany
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization Department of Polymer Science and Engineering Zhejiang University Hangzhou 310027 China
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- Department of Biomaterials Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces 14476 Potsdam Germany
- Department of Physics Technische Universität Darmstadt 64289 Darmstadt Germany
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- Department of Biomaterials Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces 14476 Potsdam Germany
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Rajdev P, Ghosh S. Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer (FRET): A Powerful Tool for Probing Amphiphilic Polymer Aggregates and Supramolecular Polymers. J Phys Chem B 2018; 123:327-342. [PMID: 30407823 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcb.8b09441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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This Review Article highlights the utility of the fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) to probe the dynamics and related issues in amphiphilic polymeric aggregates and supramolecular polymers. Amphiphilic polymers are more attractive compared to their small molecule analogues because they exhibit significantly lower critical aggregation concentration, relatively larger particle size (suitable for the enhanced permeation and retention effect), and a much slower dynamics of exchange between the unimer and the aggregate. Representative examples of exchange dynamics in amphiphilic polymer aggregates and their noncovalent encapsulation stability as a function of the structure of the macromolecule, cross-linking, environmental parameters, and biological conditions, as probed by FRET studies, have been included in this article. Further, related observations on the utility of FRET in studying the exchange dynamics in supramolecular polymers, particularly in aqueous medium, have been discussed at length, revealing a strong impact of chirality, side chain polarity, and other parameters. Overall, this Review Article brings out the strength of this technique to probe dynamics of aggregates and assembled systems, mostly in water medium, which has a paramount importance in designing future biomaterials.
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Lafleur RPM, Lou X, Pavan GM, Palmans ARA, Meijer EW. Consequences of a cosolvent on the structure and molecular dynamics of supramolecular polymers in water. Chem Sci 2018; 9:6199-6209. [PMID: 30090307 PMCID: PMC6062890 DOI: 10.1039/c8sc02257g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2018] [Accepted: 06/11/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Polar cosolvents are commonly used to guide the self-assembly of amphiphiles in water. Here we investigate the influence of the cosolvent acetonitrile (ACN) on the structure and dynamics of a supramolecular polymer in water, which is based on the well-known benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxamide motif. Hydrogen/deuterium exchange mass spectroscopy measurements show that a gradual increase in the amount of ACN results in a gradual increase in the exchange dynamics of the monomers. In contrast, the morphology of the supramolecular polymers remains unchanged up to 15% of ACN, but then an abrupt change occurs and spherical aggregates are formed. Remarkably, this abrupt change coincides with the formation of micro-heterogeneity in the water-ACN mixtures. The results illustrate that in order to completely characterize supramolecular polymers it is important to add time-resolved measurements that probe their dynamic behavior, to the conventional techniques that are used to assess the morphology of the polymers. Subsequently we have used time-resolved measurements to investigate the influence of the concentration of ACN on the polymerization and depolymerization rates of the supramolecular polymers. Polymerization occurs within minutes when molecularly dissolved monomers are injected from ACN into water and is independent of the fraction of ACN up to 15%. In the depolymerization experiments-initiated by mixing equilibrated supramolecular polymers with dissolved monomers-the equilibration of the system takes multiple hours and does depend on the fraction of ACN. Interestingly, the longest equilibration time of the polymers is observed at a critical solvent composition of around 15% ACN. The differences in the timescales detected in the polymerization and depolymerization experiments are likely correlated to the non-covalent interactions involved, namely the hydrophobic effect and hydrogen-bonding interactions. We attribute the observed fast kinetics in the polymerization reactions to the hydrophobic effect, whereas the formation of intermolecular hydrogen bonds is the retarding factor in the equilibration of the polymers in the depolymerization experiments. Molecular dynamics simulations show that the latter is a likely explanation because ACN interferes with the hydrogen bonds and loosens the internal structure of the polymers. Our results highlight the importance of the solution conditions during the non-covalent synthesis of supramolecular polymers, as well as after equilibration of the polymers.
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- René P M Lafleur
- Institute for Complex Molecular Systems , Eindhoven University of Technology , P.O. Box 513, 5600 MB Eindhoven , The Netherlands . ; Tel: +31 040 2473101
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- Institute for Complex Molecular Systems , Eindhoven University of Technology , P.O. Box 513, 5600 MB Eindhoven , The Netherlands . ; Tel: +31 040 2473101
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- Department of Innovative Technologies , University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland , Galleria 2, Via Cantonale 2c, CH-6928 Manno , Switzerland
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- Institute for Complex Molecular Systems , Eindhoven University of Technology , P.O. Box 513, 5600 MB Eindhoven , The Netherlands . ; Tel: +31 040 2473101
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- Institute for Complex Molecular Systems , Eindhoven University of Technology , P.O. Box 513, 5600 MB Eindhoven , The Netherlands . ; Tel: +31 040 2473101
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Hendrikse SIS, Wijnands SPW, Lafleur RPM, Pouderoijen MJ, Janssen HM, Dankers PYW, Meijer EW. Controlling and tuning the dynamic nature of supramolecular polymers in aqueous solutions. Chem Commun (Camb) 2017; 53:2279-2282. [DOI: 10.1039/c6cc10046e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Structural and kinetic exchange properties of supramolecular polymers composed of mono- and bivalent ureidopyrimidinone-based monomers are investigated in aqueous solutions.
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- Simone I. S. Hendrikse
- Institute for Complex Molecular Systems
- Eindhoven University of Technology
- 5600 MB Eindhoven
- The Netherlands
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- Institute for Complex Molecular Systems
- Eindhoven University of Technology
- 5600 MB Eindhoven
- The Netherlands
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- Institute for Complex Molecular Systems
- Eindhoven University of Technology
- 5600 MB Eindhoven
- The Netherlands
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- Institute for Complex Molecular Systems
- Eindhoven University of Technology
- 5600 MB Eindhoven
- The Netherlands
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- Institute for Complex Molecular Systems
- Eindhoven University of Technology
- 5600 MB Eindhoven
- The Netherlands
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Targeting of Micelles and Liposomes Loaded with the Pro-Apoptotic Drug, NCL-240, into NCI/ADR-RES Cells in a 3D Spheroid Model. Pharm Res 2016; 33:2540-51. [PMID: 27351426 DOI: 10.1007/s11095-016-1978-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2016] [Accepted: 06/20/2016] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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PURPOSE To develop transferrin (Tf)-targeted delivery systems for the pro-apoptotic drug, NCL-240, and to evaluate the efficacy of this delivery system in ovarian cancer NCI/ADR-RES cells, grown in vitro in a 3D spheroid model. METHODS Tf-targeted PEG-PE-based micellar and ePC/CHOL-based liposomal delivery systems for NCL-240 were prepared. NCI/ADR-RES cells were used to generate spheroids by a non-adhesive liquid overlay technique. Spheroid growth and development were monitored by size (diameter) analysis and H&E staining. The targeted formulations were compared to untargeted ones in terms of their degree of spheroid association and penetration. A cell viability analysis with NCL-240-loaded micelles and liposomes was performed to assess the effectiveness of Tf-targeting. RESULTS Tf-targeted polymeric micelles and Tf-targeted liposomes loaded with NCL-240 were prepared. NCI/ADR-RES cells generated spheroids that demonstrated the presence of a distinct necrotic core along with proliferating cells in the spheroid periphery, partly mimicking in vivo tumors. The Tf-targeted micelles and liposomes had a deeper spheroid penetration as compared to the untargeted delivery systems. Cell viability studies using the spheroid model demonstrated that Tf-mediated targeting markedly improved the cytotoxicity profile of NCL-240. CONCLUSION Transferrin targeting enhanced delivery and effectiveness of micelles and liposomes loaded with NCL-240 against NCI/ADR-RES cancer cells in a 3D spheroid model.
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Riehle R, Pattni B, Jhaveri A, Kulkarni A, Thakur G, Degterev A, Torchilin V. Combination Nanopreparations of a Novel Proapoptotic Drug - NCL-240, TRAIL and siRNA. Pharm Res 2016; 33:1587-601. [PMID: 26951567 DOI: 10.1007/s11095-016-1899-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2016] [Accepted: 03/01/2016] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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PURPOSE To develop a multifunctional nanoparticle system carrying a combination of pro-apoptotic drug, NCL-240, TRAIL [tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α)-related apoptosis-inducing ligand] and anti-survivin siRNA and to test the combination preparation for anti-cancer effects in different cancer cells. METHODS Polyethylene glycol-phosphoethanolamine (PEG-PE) - based polymeric micelles were prepared carrying NCL-240. These micelles were used in combination with TRAIL-conjugated micelles and anti-survivin siRNA-S-S-PE containing micelles. All the micelles were characterized for size, zeta potential, and drug encapsulation efficiency. Different cancer cells were used to study the cytotoxicity potential of the individual as well as the combination formulations. Other cell based assays included cellular association studies of transferrin-targeted NCL-240 micelles and study of cellular survivin protein downregulation by anti-survivin siRNA-S-S-PE containing micelles. RESULTS NCL-240 micelles and the combination NCL-240/TRAIL micelles significantly increased cytotoxicity in the resistant strains of SKOV-3, MCF-7 and A549 as compared to free drugs or single drug formulations. The NCL-240/TRAIL micelles were also more effective in NCI/ADR-RES cancer cell spheroids. Anti-survivin siRNA micelles alone displayed a dose-dependent reduction in survivin protein levels in A2780 cells. Treatment with NCL-240/TRAIL after pre-incubation with anti-survivin siRNA inhibited cancer cell proliferation. Additionally, a single multifunctional system composed of NCL-240/TRAIL/siRNA PM also had significant cytotoxic effects in vitro in multiple cell lines. CONCLUSION These results demonstrate the efficacy of a combination of small-molecule PI3K inhibitors, TRAIL, and siRNA delivered by micellar preparations in multiple cancer cell lines.
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- Robert Riehle
- Center for Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Nanomedicine, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Northeastern University, 140 The Fenway, Room 236, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, USA
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- Center for Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Nanomedicine, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Northeastern University, 140 The Fenway, Room 236, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, USA
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- Center for Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Nanomedicine, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Northeastern University, 140 The Fenway, Room 236, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, USA
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- Center for Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Nanomedicine, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Northeastern University, 140 The Fenway, Room 236, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, USA
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- Center for Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Nanomedicine, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Northeastern University, 140 The Fenway, Room 236, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Center for Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Nanomedicine, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Northeastern University, 140 The Fenway, Room 236, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, USA. .,Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia.
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Gravier J, Sancey L, Hirsjärvi S, Rustique E, Passirani C, Benoît JP, Coll JL, Texier I. FRET imaging approaches for in vitro and in vivo characterization of synthetic lipid nanoparticles. Mol Pharm 2014; 11:3133-44. [PMID: 25098740 DOI: 10.1021/mp500329z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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DiI and DiD, two fluorophores able to interact by FRET (Förster resonance energy transfer), were coencapsulated in the core of lipid nanocapsules (LNCs) and nanoemulsions (LNEs), lipophilic reservoirs for the delivery of drugs. The ability of FRET imaging to provide information on the kinetics of dissociation of the nanoparticles in the presence of bovine serum albumin (BSA) or whole serum, or after incubation with cancer cells, and after systemic administration in tumor-bearing mice, was studied. Both microscopic and macroscopic imaging was performed to determine the behavior of the nanostructures in a biological environment. When 2 mg/mL FRET LNEs or LNCs were dispersed in buffer, in the presence of unloaded nanoparticles, BSA, or in whole serum, the presence of serum was the most active in destroying the particles. This occurred immediately with a diminution of 20% of FRET, then slowly, ending up with still 30% intact nanoparticles at 24 h. LNCs were internalized rapidly in cultured cells with the FRET signal decreasing within the first minutes of incubation, and then a plateau was reached and LNCs remained intact during 3 h. In contrast, LNEs were poorly internalized and were rapidly dissociated after internalization. Following their iv injection, LNCs appeared very stable in subcutaneous tumors implanted in mice. Intact particles were found using microscopic FRET determination on tumor sections 24 h after injection, that correlated well with the 8% calculated noninvasively on live animals. FRET investigations showed the potential to determine valid and reliable information about in vitro and in vivo behavior of nanoparticles.
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Zhao Y, Schapotschnikow P, Skajaa T, Vlugt TJH, Mulder WJM, de Mello Donegá C, Meijerink A. Probing lipid coating dynamics of quantum dot core micelles via Förster resonance energy transfer. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2014; 10:1163-1170. [PMID: 24343988 DOI: 10.1002/smll.201301962] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2013] [Revised: 10/07/2013] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Lipid coated nanocrystal assemblies are among the most extensively investigated nanoparticle platforms for biomedical imaging and therapeutic purposes. However, very few efforts have been addressed to the lipid coating exchange dynamics in such systems, which is key to our understanding of the nanoparticles' coating stability and their interactions with the environment. Here, we apply the Förster resonance energy transfer (FRET) from quantum dot (QD) core to Cy5.5 dye labeled lipids at the surface to monitor the lipid exchange dynamics in situ and to study its dependence on concentration, temperature and solvent. A kinetic model is developed to describe the experimental data, allowing the rate constants and the activation energy for lipid exchange to be determined. The activation energy for lipid exchange on QD micelles is 155 kJ/mol in saline environment and 130 kJ/mol in pure water. The findings presented here provide basic knowledge on these self-assembled structures and contribute to understanding their performance and to further design of nanomedicine.
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- Yiming Zhao
- Condensed Matter and Interfaces, Debye Institute, Utrecht University, Princetonplein 5, Utrecht, 3584 CC, The Netherlands; Translational and Molecular Imaging Institute, Ichan School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, One Gustave L. Levy Place, New York, NY, 10029, USA
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Zhao Y, van Rooy I, Hak S, Fay F, Tang J, de Lange Davies C, Skobe M, Fisher EA, Radu A, Fayad ZA, de Mello Donegá C, Meijerink A, Mulder WJM. Near-infrared fluorescence energy transfer imaging of nanoparticle accumulation and dissociation kinetics in tumor-bearing mice. ACS NANO 2013; 7:10362-70. [PMID: 24134041 PMCID: PMC3947574 DOI: 10.1021/nn404782p] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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In the current study we show the dissociation and tumor accumulation dynamics of dual-labeled near-infrared quantum dot core self-assembled lipidic nanoparticles (SALNPs) in a mouse model upon intravenous administration. Using advanced in vivo fluorescence energy transfer imaging techniques, we observed swift exchange with plasma protein components in the blood and progressive SALNP dissociation and subsequent trafficking of individual SALNP components following tumor accumulation. Our results suggest that upon intravenous administration SALNPs quickly transform, which may affect their functionality. The presented technology provides a modular in vivo tool to visualize SALNP behavior in real time and may contribute to improving the therapeutic outcome or molecular imaging signature of SALNPs.
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- Yiming Zhao
- Condensed Matter and Interfaces, Debye Institute for Nanomaterials Science, Utrecht University, Princetonplein 5, 3584 CC Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Translational and Molecular Imaging Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, One Gustave L. Levy Place, New York, NY 10029, USA
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- Translational and Molecular Imaging Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, One Gustave L. Levy Place, New York, NY 10029, USA
- Developmental and Regenerative Biology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
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- MI Lab and Department of Circulation and Medical Imaging, The Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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- Translational and Molecular Imaging Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, One Gustave L. Levy Place, New York, NY 10029, USA
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- Translational and Molecular Imaging Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, One Gustave L. Levy Place, New York, NY 10029, USA
- Graduate School of Biological Sciences, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
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- Derald H. Ruttenberg Cancer Center, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
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- Developmental and Regenerative Biology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
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- Translational and Molecular Imaging Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, One Gustave L. Levy Place, New York, NY 10029, USA
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- Condensed Matter and Interfaces, Debye Institute for Nanomaterials Science, Utrecht University, Princetonplein 5, 3584 CC Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Condensed Matter and Interfaces, Debye Institute for Nanomaterials Science, Utrecht University, Princetonplein 5, 3584 CC Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Translational and Molecular Imaging Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, One Gustave L. Levy Place, New York, NY 10029, USA
- Department of Vascular Medicine, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Corresponding author information: Willem Mulder, Ph.D., , Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, One Gustave L. Levy Place, Box 1234, New York, NY 10029, Ph. 212-824-8910
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Langereis S, Geelen T, Grüll H, Strijkers GJ, Nicolay K. Paramagnetic liposomes for molecular MRI and MRI-guided drug delivery. NMR IN BIOMEDICINE 2013; 26:728-44. [PMID: 23703874 DOI: 10.1002/nbm.2971] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2013] [Revised: 04/04/2013] [Accepted: 04/05/2013] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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Liposomes are a versatile class of nanoparticles with tunable properties, and multiple liposomal drug formulations have been clinically approved for cancer treatment. In recent years, an extensive library of gadolinium (Gd)-containing liposomal MRI contrast agents has been developed for molecular and cellular imaging of disease-specific markers and for image-guided drug delivery. This review discusses the advances in the development and novel applications of paramagnetic liposomes in molecular and cellular imaging, and in image-guided drug delivery. A high targeting specificity has been achieved in vitro using ligand-conjugated paramagnetic liposomes. On targeting of internalizing cell receptors, the effective longitudinal relaxivity r1 of paramagnetic liposomes is modulated by compartmentalization effects. This provides unique opportunities to monitor the biological fate of liposomes. In vivo contrast-enhanced MRI studies with nontargeted liposomes have shown the extravasation of liposomes in diseases associated with endothelial dysfunction, such as tumors and myocardial infarction. The in vivo use of targeted paramagnetic liposomes has facilitated the specific imaging of pathophysiological processes, such as angiogenesis and inflammation. Paramagnetic liposomes loaded with drugs have been utilized for therapeutic interventions. MR image-guided drug delivery using such liposomes allows the visualization and quantification of local drug delivery.
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- Sander Langereis
- Department of Minimally Invasive Healthcare, Philips Research Eindhoven, Eindhoven, the Netherlands
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Riehle RD, Cornea S, Degterev A, Torchilin V. Micellar formulations of pro-apoptotic DM-PIT-1 analogs and TRAIL in vitro and in vivo. Drug Deliv 2013; 20:78-85. [PMID: 23495715 DOI: 10.3109/10717544.2013.766780] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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We have developed and characterized micellar formulations of analogs to the recently developed inhibitor of the phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase (PI3K) pathway (N-[(2-hydroxy-5-nitrophenyl)amino]carbonothioyl-3,5-dimethylbenzamide (DM-PIT-1)) for their physicochemical, loading and cytotoxic properties. The first generation inhibitor DM-PIT-1 is a non-lipid, small molecule inhibitor of phosphatidylinositol-3,4,5-triphosphate/Pleckstrin homology (PIP3/PH) binding capable of inhibiting the growth of tumor cells both in vitro and in vivo. A second generation of improved and druggable analogs has been developed. All compounds were successfully loaded (>70%) in PEG2000-PE micelles of 16-20 nm in size with several analogs demonstrating favorable cytotoxic activity against A2780 ovarian carcinoma. These compounds were also successfully incorporated into polyethylene glycol-phosphatidylethanolamine (PEG-PE) micelles combined with surface-bound tumor necrosis factor related apoptosis inducing ligand (TRAIL). The resulting multifunctional combination micelles were able to significantly enhance cytotoxic activity in the TRAIL-resistant A2780 cell line. Additionally, analogs NCL-176 and NCL-240 were effective in inhibiting tumor growth in an in vivo subcutaneous tumor model of A2780. These results indicate the utility of delivering TRAIL and PI3K pathway inhibitors in a combined micellar preparation.
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- Robert D Riehle
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Center for Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Nanomedicine, Northeastern University, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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Petkau-Milroy K, Uhlenheuer DA, Spiering AJH, Vekemans JAJM, Brunsveld L. Dynamic and bio-orthogonal protein assembly along a supramolecular polymer. Chem Sci 2013. [DOI: 10.1039/c3sc50891a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Kulthe SS, Choudhari YM, Inamdar NN, Mourya V. Polymeric micelles: authoritative aspects for drug delivery. Des Monomers Polym 2012. [DOI: 10.1080/1385772x.2012.688328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022] Open
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- Sushant S. Kulthe
- a Government College of Pharmacy , Aurangabad , 431005 , Maharashtra , India
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- a Government College of Pharmacy , Aurangabad , 431005 , Maharashtra , India
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- a Government College of Pharmacy , Aurangabad , 431005 , Maharashtra , India
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- a Government College of Pharmacy , Aurangabad , 431005 , Maharashtra , India
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Ghosh BC, Deb N, Becuwe M, Fourmentin S, Mukherjee AK. Excited state proton transfer assisted fluorescence resonance energy transfer in an inclusion complex of a β-CD derivative. J Photochem Photobiol A Chem 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2012.04.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Guo X, Wu Z, Guo Z. New method for site-specific modification of liposomes with proteins using sortase A-mediated transpeptidation. Bioconjug Chem 2012; 23:650-5. [PMID: 22372679 DOI: 10.1021/bc200694t] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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A new method was developed for site-specific modifications of liposomes by proteins via sortase A (SrtA)-mediated transpeptidation reactions. In this regard, the enhanced green fluorescent protein (eGFP) was biologically engineered to carry at its polypeptide C-terminus the LPATG motif recognized by SrtA and used as the protein donor for linking to liposomes that were decorated with phospholipids carrying a diglycine motif as the other SrtA substrate and the eGFP acceptor. Under the influence of SrtA, eGFP was efficiently attached to liposomes, as proved by analyzing the enzymatic reaction products and the resultant fluorescent liposomes. It was observed that increasing the concentration and the distance of the diglycine motif on and from the liposome surface could significantly improve the efficiency of liposome modification by proteins. It is anticipated that this strategy can be widely useful for the modification of liposomes by other proteins.
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- Xueqing Guo
- Department of Chemistry, Wayne State University, 5101, Cass Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48202, USA
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Li C, Liu S. Polymeric assemblies and nanoparticles with stimuli-responsive fluorescence emission characteristics. Chem Commun (Camb) 2012; 48:3262-78. [PMID: 22367463 DOI: 10.1039/c2cc17695e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 132] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Fluorescent polymeric assemblies and nanoparticles (NPs) of nanoscale dimensions have become a focus of intensive investigations during the past few decades due to combined advantages such as improved biocompatibility, water dispersibility, stimuli-responsiveness, facile integration into optical detection devices, and the ability of further functionalization. In addition, the chemical composition and morphology of polymeric assemblies and NPs can be modulated via synthetic approaches, leading to the precise spatial organization of multiple fluorophores. Thus, polymeric assemblies and NPs have been utilized to optimize the photoluminescent properties of covalently or physically attached fluorophores and facilely modulate the fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) processes when the polymeric matrix is endowed with stimuli-responsiveness. These fascinating fluorescent polymeric assemblies and NPs offer unique and versatile platforms for the construction of novel detection, imaging, biolabeling, and optoelectronic systems. This feature article focuses on the recent developments of polymeric assemblies and NPs-based stimuli-tunable fluorescent systems and highlights their future practical applications with selected literature reports.
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- Changhua Li
- CAS Key Laboratory of Soft Matter Chemistry, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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Collagen targeting using multivalent protein-functionalized dendrimers. Bioorg Med Chem 2011; 19:1062-71. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bmc.2010.07.058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2010] [Revised: 07/08/2010] [Accepted: 07/26/2010] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Kluza E, Yeo SY, Schmid S, van der Schaft DWJ, Boekhoven RW, Schiffelers RM, Storm G, Strijkers GJ, Nicolay K. Anti-tumor activity of liposomal glucocorticoids: The relevance of liposome-mediated drug delivery, intratumoral localization and systemic activity. J Control Release 2010; 151:10-7. [PMID: 21130819 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2010.11.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2010] [Revised: 11/26/2010] [Accepted: 11/28/2010] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Tumor-associated inflammation has been recognized as an important tumor growth propagator and, therefore, represents an attractive target for anti-cancer therapy. In the current study, inspired by recent findings on the anti-tumor activity of liposomal glucocorticoids, we introduce paramagnetic and fluorescent liposomes, encapsulating prednisolone phosphate (PLP), to evaluate the local delivery of liposomal glucocorticoids to the tumor and its importance for the therapeutic response. The new multifunctional liposomes (Gd-PLP-L) (120nm diameter, 5.8mg PLP/60μmol lipid, bioexponential blood-clearance kinetics (T(1/2α)=2.4±0.5h, T(1/2β)=42.0±12.4h), drug leakage of 15%/72h (in vitro)), containing 25mol% Gd-DTPA-lipid and 0.1mol% of rhodamine-lipid, were tested in B16F10 melanoma subcutaneously inoculated in C57BL/6 mice, and compared to the original PLP formulation (PLP-L). A single dose of Gd-PLP-L (20mgPLP/kg/week, i.v.) was found to significantly inhibit tumor growth compared to non-treated mice (P<0.05), similarly to PLP-L. The accumulation efficacy of the liposomal agent in the tumor was assessed with MRI, using the increase in the longitudinal relaxation rate (ΔR(1)) as a marker. Interestingly, large inter-tumor differences in ΔR(1) (0.009-0.063s(-1), 24h post-administration), corresponding to highly variable intratumoral Gd-PLP-L levels, did not correlate to the effectiveness of tumor growth inhibition. Uptake of liposomes by tumor-associated macrophages (TAM), determined by ex-vivo fluorescence microscopy, was limited to only 5% of the TAM population. Furthermore, the therapy did not lead to TAM depletion. Importantly, a 90% drop in white blood cell count both after Gd-PLP-L and PLP-L administration was observed. This depletion may reduce tumor infiltration of monocytes, which stimulate angiogenesis, and, thus, possibly co-contributes to the anti-tumor effects. In conclusion, MRI provides a powerful instrument to monitor the delivery of liposomal therapeutics to tumors and guided us to reveal that the activity of liposomal glucocorticoids is not limited to the tumor site only.
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- Ewelina Kluza
- Biomedical NMR, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands.
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