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Jiaying Y, Bo S, Xiaolu W, Yanyan Z, Hongjie W, Nan S, Bo G, Linna W, Yan Z, Wenya G, Keke L, Shan J, Chuan L, Yu Z, Qinghe Z, Haiyu Z. Arenobufagin-loaded PEG-PLA nanoparticles for reducing toxicity and enhancing cancer therapy. Drug Deliv 2023; 30:2177362. [PMID: 36772846 PMCID: PMC9930844 DOI: 10.1080/10717544.2023.2177362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023] Open
Abstract
Arenobufagin (ArBu) is a natural anticancer drug with good anti-tumor effects, but its clinical applications and drug development potential are limited due to its toxicity. The purpose of this study is to reduce the toxic side effects of ArBu and improve the efficacy of tumor treatment by incorporating it into poly(ethylene glycol)-b-poly (lactide) co-polymer (PEG-PLA). ArBu@PEG-PLA micelles were prepared by a thin film hydration method. The optimized micelles were characterized by size, stability, drug loading, encapsulation rate, and drug release. The tumor-inhibition efficacy of the micelles was evaluated on A549 cells and tumor-bearing mice. The ArBu@PEG-PLA micelles have good drug-loading capacity, release performance, and stability. They can accumulate at the tumor site through the EPR effect. The micelles induce apoptosis through a mitochondrial apoptosis pathway. Compared with the free ArBu, the ArBu@PEG-PLA micelles had lower toxicity and higher safety in the acute toxicity evaluation experiment. The in vivo anti-tumor experiment with tumor-bearing mice showed that the tumor-inhibition rate of ArBu@PEG-PLA micelles was 72.9%, which was 1.28-fold higher than that of free ArBu (57.1%), thus showing a good tumor treatment effect. This study indicates that ArBu@PEG-PLA polymeric micelles can significantly improve the toxicity and therapeutic efficacy of ArBu. These can lead to a new therapeutic strategy to reduce the toxicity of ArBu and enhance tumor treatment.
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- Yang Jiaying
- China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing, China
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- China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing, China
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- China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing, China
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- China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing, China
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- China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing, China
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- China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing, China
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- China Resources Sanjiu Modern Traditional Chinese Medicine Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd, Shenzhen, China
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- China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing, China
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- China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing, China
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- China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing, China
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- China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing, China
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- China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing, China
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- Anhui Huarun Jinchan Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd, Anhui, China
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- China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing, China,CONTACT Zhao Yu
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- China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing, China,Zhao Qinghe
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- China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing, China,Zhao Haiyu China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing, China
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Dai W, Chen Y, Xue Y, Wan M, Mao C, Zhang K. Progress in the Treatment of Peritoneal Metastatic Cancer and the Application of Therapeutic Nanoagents. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2023; 6:4518-4548. [PMID: 37916787 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.3c00662] [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: 11/03/2023]
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Peritoneal metastatic cancer is a cancer caused by the direct growth of cancer cells from the primary site through the bloodstream, lymph, or peritoneum, which is a difficult part of current clinical treatment. In the abdominal cavity of patients with metastatic peritoneal cancer, there are usually nodules of various sizes and malignant ascites. Among them, nodules of different sizes can obstruct intestinal movement and form intestinal obstruction, while malignant ascites can cause abdominal distension and discomfort, and even cause patients to have difficulty in breathing. The pathology and physiology of peritoneal metastatic cancer are complex and not fully understood. The main hypothesis is "seed" and "soil"; i.e., cells from the primary tumor are shed and implanted in the peritoneal cavity (peritoneal metastasis). In the last two decades, the main treatment modalities used clinically are cytoreductive surgery (CRS), systemic chemotherapy, intraperitoneal chemotherapy, and combined treatment, all of which help to improve patient survival and quality of life (QOL). However, the small-molecule chemotherapeutic drugs used clinically still have problems such as rapid drug metabolism and systemic toxicity. With the rapid development of nanotechnology in recent years, therapeutic nanoagents for the treatment of peritoneal metastatic cancer have been gradually developed, which has improved the therapeutic effect and reduced the systemic toxicity of small-molecule chemotherapeutic drugs to a certain extent. In addition, nanomaterials have been developed not only as therapeutic agents but also as imaging agents to guide peritoneal tumor CRS. In this review, we describe the etiology and pathological features of peritoneal metastatic cancer, discuss in detail the clinical treatments that have been used for peritoneal metastatic cancer, and analyze the advantages and disadvantages of the different clinical treatments and the QOL of the treated patients, followed by a discussion focusing on the progress, obstacles, and challenges in the use of therapeutic nanoagents in peritoneal metastatic cancer. Finally, therapeutic nanoagents and therapeutic tools that may be used in the future for the treatment of peritoneal metastatic cancer are prospected.
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- Wenjun Dai
- National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Affiliated Hangzhou Cancer Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310006, China
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- National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Affiliated Hangzhou Cancer Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310006, China
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Kasiński A, Świerczek A, Zielińska-Pisklak M, Kowalczyk S, Plichta A, Zgadzaj A, Oledzka E, Sobczak M. Dual-Stimuli-Sensitive Smart Hydrogels Containing Magnetic Nanoparticles as Antitumor Local Drug Delivery Systems-Synthesis and Characterization. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:6906. [PMID: 37108074 PMCID: PMC10138940 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24086906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2023] [Revised: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 04/05/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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The aim of this study was to develop an innovative, dual-stimuli-responsive smart hydrogel local drug delivery system (LDDS), potentially useful as an injectable simultaneous chemotherapy and magnetic hyperthermia (MHT) antitumor treatment device. The hydrogels were based on a biocompatible and biodegradable poly(ε-caprolactone-co-rac-lactide)-b-poly(ethylene glycol)-b-poly(ε-caprolactone-co-rac-lactide) (PCLA-PEG-PCLA, PCLA) triblock copolymer, synthesized via ring-opening polymerization (ROP) in the presence of a zirconium(IV) acetylacetonate (Zr(acac)4) catalyst. The PCLA copolymers were successfully synthesized and characterized using NMR and GPC techniques. Furthermore, the gel-forming and rheological properties of the resulting hydrogels were thoroughly investigated, and the optimal synthesis conditions were determined. The coprecipitation method was applied to create magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (MIONs) with a low diameter and a narrow size distribution. The magnetic properties of the MIONs were close to superparamagnetic upon TEM, DLS, and VSM analysis. The particle suspension placed in an alternating magnetic field (AMF) of the appropriate parameters showed a rapid increase in temperature to the values desired for hyperthermia. The MIONs/hydrogel matrices were evaluated for paclitaxel (PTX) release in vitro. The release was prolonged and well controlled, displaying close to zero-order kinetics; the drug release mechanism was found to be anomalous. Furthermore, it was found that the simulated hyperthermia conditions had no effect on the release kinetics. As a result, the synthesized smart hydrogels were discovered to be a promising antitumor LDDS, allowing simultaneous chemotherapy and hyperthermia treatment.
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- Adam Kasiński
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Biomaterials, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Warsaw, Banacha 1 Str., 02-097 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Biomaterials, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Warsaw, Banacha 1 Str., 02-097 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Biomaterials, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Warsaw, Banacha 1 Str., 02-097 Warsaw, Poland
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Warsaw University of Technology, 3 Noakowskiego Str., 00-664 Warsaw, Poland
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Warsaw University of Technology, 3 Noakowskiego Str., 00-664 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Toxicology and Food Science, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Warsaw, 1 Banacha Str., 02-097 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Biomaterials, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Warsaw, Banacha 1 Str., 02-097 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Biomaterials, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Warsaw, Banacha 1 Str., 02-097 Warsaw, Poland
- Military Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology, 4 Kozielska Str., 01-163 Warsaw, Poland
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Shah SA, Sohail M, Karperien M, Johnbosco C, Mahmood A, Kousar M. Chitosan and carboxymethyl cellulose-based 3D multifunctional bioactive hydrogels loaded with nano-curcumin for synergistic diabetic wound repair. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 227:1203-1220. [PMID: 36473525 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.11.307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2022] [Revised: 11/19/2022] [Accepted: 11/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Biopolymer-based thermoresponsive injectable hydrogels with multifunctional tunable characteristics containing anti-oxidative, biocompatibility, anti-infection, tissue regeneration, and/or anti-bacterial are of abundant interest to proficiently stimulate diabetic wound regeneration and are considered as a potential candidate for diversified biomedical application but the development of such hydrogels remains a challenge. In this study, the Chitosan-CMC-g-PF127 injectable hydrogels are developed using solvent casting. The Curcumin (Cur) Chitosan-CMC-g-PF127 injectable hydrogels possess viscoelastic behavior, good swelling properties, and a controlled release profile. The degree of substitution (% DS), thermal stability, morphological behavior, and crystalline characteristics of the developed injectable hydrogels is confirmed using nuclear magnetic resonance (1H NMR), thermogravimetric analysis, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and x-ray diffraction analysis (XRD), respectively. The controlled release of cur-micelles from the hydrogel is evaluated by drug release studies and pharmacokinetic profile (PK) using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Furthermore, compared to cur micelles the Cur-laden injectable hydrogel shows a significant increase in half-life (t1/2) up to 5.92 ± 0.7 h, mean residence time (MRT) was 15.75 ± 0.76 h, and area under the first moment curve (AUMC) is 3195.62 ± 547.99 μg/mL*(h)2 which reveals the controlled release behavior. Cytocompatibility analysis of Chitosan-CMC-g-PF127 hydrogels using 3T3-L1 fibroblasts cells and in vivo toxicity by subcutaneous injection followed by histological examination confirmed good biocompatibility of Cur-micelles loaded hydrogels. The histological results revealed the promising tissue regenerative ability and shows enhancement of fibroblasts, keratinocytes, and collagen deposition, which stimulates the epidermal junction. Interestingly, the Chitosan-CMC-g-PF127 injectable hydrogels ladened Cur exhibited a swift wound repair potential by up-surging the cell migration and proliferation at the site of injury and providing a sustained drug delivery platform for hydrophobic moieties.
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- Syed Ahmed Shah
- Department of Pharmacy, COMSATS University, Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus, 22010, Pakistan; Faculty of Pharmacy, Superior University, Lahore, Pakistan; Developmental Bioengineering, MIRA Institute for Biomedical Technology & Technical Medicine, University of Twente, Enschede, Netherlands
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- Department of Pharmacy, COMSATS University, Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus, 22010, Pakistan; Faculty of Pharmacy, Cyprus International University, Nicosia 99258, Cyprus.
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- Developmental Bioengineering, MIRA Institute for Biomedical Technology & Technical Medicine, University of Twente, Enschede, Netherlands
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- Developmental Bioengineering, MIRA Institute for Biomedical Technology & Technical Medicine, University of Twente, Enschede, Netherlands
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- Collage of Pharmacy, Al Ain University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; AAU Health and Biomedical Research Center, Al Ain University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Pharmacy, COMSATS University, Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus, 22010, Pakistan
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Xiao S, Wang Y, Ma W, Zhou P, Wang B, Wu Z, Wen Q, Xiong K, Liu Y, Fu S. Intraperitoneal administration of thermosensitive hydrogel Co-loaded with norcantharidin nanoparticles and oxaliplatin inhibits malignant ascites of hepatocellular carcinoma. Drug Deliv 2022; 29:2713-2722. [PMID: 35975331 PMCID: PMC9387330 DOI: 10.1080/10717544.2022.2111480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Malignant ascites is a common complication of some advanced cancers. Although intraperitoneal (IP) administration of chemotherapy drugs is routinely used to treat cancerous ascites, conventional drugs have poor retention and therefore need to be administered frequently to maintain a sustained anti-tumor effect. In this study, a thermosensitive hydrogel composite loaded with norethindrone nanoparticles (NPs) and oxaliplatin (N/O/Hydrogel) was developed to inhibit ascites of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) through IP injection. N/O/Hydrogel induced apoptosis in the H22 cells in vitro, and significantly inhibited ascites formation, tumor cell proliferation and micro-angiogenesis in a mouse model of advanced HCC with ascites, and prolonged the survival of tumor-bearing mice. Histological examination of the major organs indicated that the hydrogel system is safe. Taken together, the N/O/Hydrogel system is a promising platform for in-situ chemotherapy of malignant ascites.
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- Susu Xiao
- Department of Oncology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, PR China
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- Department of Oncology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, PR China.,Health Management Center, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, PR China
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- Department of Oncology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, PR China
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- Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, PR China
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- Department of Oncology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, PR China
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- Department of Oncology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, PR China
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- Department of Oncology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, PR China
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- Department of Oncology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, PR China
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- Department of Oncology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, PR China
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- Department of Oncology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, PR China
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Song X, Li M, Feng X, Liu J, Ji H, Gu J. Thermosensitive hydrogel-mediated sphere/fiber multi-dimensional composite nanotube with controlled release of NGF for improved spinal cord injury repair. Eur Polym J 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2022.111673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Preparation, In Vitro Characterization, and Cytotoxicity Evaluation of Polymeric pH-Responsive Hydrogels for Controlled Drug Release. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14091864. [PMID: 36145612 PMCID: PMC9506008 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14091864] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2022] [Revised: 08/23/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
Abstract
The aim of the current investigation was based on the development of pH-responsive hydrogels of chondroitin sulfate, carbopol, and polyvinyl alcohol polymerized with acrylic acid in the presence of ammonium persulfate and ethylene glycol dimethylacrylate for controlled drug delivery. A free radical polymerization technique was used for the preparation of these pH-responsive hydrogels. The gel fraction of the prepared hydrogels was increased with the increase in the chondroitin sulfate, carbopol, polyvinyl alcohol, and acrylic acid content, while the sol-fraction was decreased. Swelling and drug release studies were performed in various pH conditions. Greater swelling and drug release were observed at high pH values (pH 4.6 and 7.4) as compared to low pH value (pH 1.2), representing the pH-responsive nature of the synthesized hydrogels. Porosity and drug loading were increased with the incorporation of high concentrations of hydrogel contents except polyvinyl alcohol, which showed reverse effects. Similarly, biodegradation study reported a slow degradation rate of the prepared hydrogels with the increase in hydrogel constituents. Cytotoxicity study proved the safe use of developed hydrogels as no toxic effect was shown on T84 human colon cancer cells. Similarly, various characterizations, including Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, differential scanning calorimetry, X-ray diffraction, and scanning electron microscopy, were performed for prepared hydrogels. Hence, we could demonstrate that the prepared hydrogels can be used as a promising drug carrier for the controlled delivery of drugs.
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Haider M, Zaki KZ, El Hamshary MR, Hussain Z, Orive G, Ibrahim HO. Polymeric nanocarriers: A promising tool for early diagnosis and efficient treatment of colorectal cancer. J Adv Res 2022; 39:237-255. [PMID: 35777911 PMCID: PMC9263757 DOI: 10.1016/j.jare.2021.11.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2021] [Revised: 11/03/2021] [Accepted: 11/17/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most prevalent type of cancer for incidence and second for mortality worldwide. Late diagnosis and inconvenient and expensive current diagnostic tools largely contribute to the progress of the disease. The use of chemotherapy in the management of CRC significantly reduces tumor growth, metastasis, and morbidity rates. However, poor solubility, low cellular uptake, nonspecific distribution, multiple drug resistance and unwanted adverse effects are still among the major drawbacks of chemotherapy that limit its clinical significance in the treatment of CRC. Owing to their remarkable advantages over conventional therapies, the use of nanotechnology-based delivery systems especially polymeric nanocarriers (PNCs) has revolutionized many fields including disease diagnosis and drug delivery. AIM OF REVIEW In this review, we shed the light on the current status of using PNCs in the diagnosis and treatment of CRC with a special focus on targeting strategies, surface modifications and safety concerns for different types of PNCs in colonic cancer delivery. KEY SCIENTIFIC CONCEPTS OF REVIEW The review explores the current progress on the use of PNCs in the diagnosis and treatment of CRC with a special focus on the role of PNCs in improvement of cellular uptake, drug targeting and co-delivery of chemotherapeutic agents. Possible toxicity and biocompatibility issues related to the use of PNCs and imitations and future recommendation for the use of those smart carriers in the diagnosis and treatment of CRC are also discussed.
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- Mohamed Haider
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, College of Pharmacy, University of Sharjah, Sharjah 27272, United Arab Emirates; Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo 71526, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, College of Pharmacy, University of Sharjah, Sharjah 27272, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, College of Pharmacy, University of Sharjah, Sharjah 27272, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, College of Pharmacy, University of Sharjah, Sharjah 27272, United Arab Emirates
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- NanoBioCel Group, Laboratory of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Paseo de la Universidad 7, 01006 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain; Bioaraba, NanoBioCel Research Group, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain; Biomedical Research Networking Centre in Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN), Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, College of Pharmacy, University of Sharjah, Sharjah 27272, United Arab Emirates
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Wintjens AGWE, Simkens GA, Fransen PPKH, Serafras N, Lenaerts K, Franssen GHLM, de Hingh IHJT, Dankers PYW, Bouvy ND, Peeters A. Intraperitoneal drug delivery systems releasing cytostatic agents to target gastro-intestinal peritoneal metastases in laboratory animals: a systematic review. Clin Exp Metastasis 2022; 39:541-579. [PMID: 35737252 PMCID: PMC9338897 DOI: 10.1007/s10585-022-10173-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2022] [Accepted: 05/31/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
Abstract
For peritoneal metastases (PM), there are few curative treatment options, and they are only available for a select patient group. Recently, new therapies have been developed to deliver intraperitoneal chemotherapy for a prolonged period, suitable for a larger patient group. These drug delivery systems (DDSs) seem promising in the experimental setting. Many types of DDSs have been explored in a variety of animal models, using different cytostatics. This review aimed to provide an overview of animal studies using DDSs containing cytostatics for the treatment of gastro-intestinal PM and identify the most promising therapeutic combinations. The review was conducted following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines and Systematic Review Center for Laboratory Animal Experimentation (SYRCLE) guidelines. The 35 studies included revealed similar results: using a cytostatic-loaded DDS to treat PM resulted in a higher median survival time (MST) and a lower intraperitoneal tumor load compared to no treatment or treatment with a ‘free’ cytostatic or an unloaded DDS. In 65% of the studies, the MST was significantly longer and in 24% the tumor load was significantly lower in the animals treated with cytostatic-loaded DDS. The large variety of experimental setups made it impossible to identify the most promising DDS-cytostatic combination. In most studies, the risk of bias was unclear due to poor reporting. Future studies should focus more on improving the clinical relevance of the experiments, standardizing the experimental study setup, and improving their methodological quality and reporting.
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- Anne G W E Wintjens
- NUTRIM School of Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands. .,Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Centre, PO Box 616, 6200 MD, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Surgery, Catharina Hospital Eindhoven, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Centre, PO Box 616, 6200 MD, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- NUTRIM School of Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands.,Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Centre, PO Box 616, 6200 MD, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Education, Content & Support, University Library, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Catharina Hospital Eindhoven, Eindhoven, The Netherlands.,GROW School for Oncology and Developmental Biology, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Institute for Complex Molecular Systems, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands.,Department of Biomedical Engineering, Laboratory of Chemical Biology, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Centre, PO Box 616, 6200 MD, Maastricht, The Netherlands.,GROW School for Oncology and Developmental Biology, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Medical Technology Assessment, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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Development and evaluation of polymeric nanogels to enhance solubility of letrozole. Polym Bull (Berl) 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s00289-022-04248-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Saqezi AS, Kermanian M, Ramazani A, Sadighian S. Synthesis of Graphene Oxide/Iron Oxide/Au Nanocomposite for Quercetin Delivery. J Inorg Organomet Polym Mater 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s10904-022-02259-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Dethe MR, A P, Ahmed H, Agrawal M, Roy U, Alexander A. PCL-PEG copolymer based injectable thermosensitive hydrogels. J Control Release 2022; 343:217-236. [PMID: 35090961 PMCID: PMC9134269 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2022.01.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 33.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2021] [Revised: 01/19/2022] [Accepted: 01/20/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
Abstract
A number of stimuli-responsive-based hydrogels has been widely explored in biomedical applications in the last few decades because of their excellent biodegradability and biocompatibility. The development of synthetic chemistry and materials science leads to the emergence of in situ stimuli-responsive hydrogels. In this regard, several synthetic and natural polymers have been synthesized and utilized to prepare temperature-sensitive in situ forming hydrogels. This could be best used via injections as temperature stimulus could trigger in situ hydrogels gelation and swelling behaviors. There are many smart polymers available for the formulation of the in situ based thermoresponsive injectable hydrogel. Among these, poly (ε-caprolactone) (PCL) polymer has been recognized and approved by the FDA for numerous biomedical applications. More specifically, the PCL is coupled with polyethylene glycol (PEG) to obtain amphiphilic thermosensitive "smart" copolymers (PCL-PEG), to form rapid and reversible physical gelation behavior. However, the chemical structure of the copolymer is a critical aspect in determining water solubility, thermo-gelation behavior, drug release rate, degradation rate, and the possibility to deliver a diverse range of drugs. In this review, we have highlighted the typical PCL-PEG-based thermosensitive injectable hydrogels progress in the last decade for tissue engineering and localized drug delivery applications to treat various diseases. Additionally, the impact of molecular weight of PCL-PEG upon gelling behavior has also been critically highlighted for optimum hydrogels properties for potential pharmaceutical and biomedical applications.
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- Mithun Rajendra Dethe
- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Guwahati 781101, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Guwahati 781101, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Guwahati 781101, India
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- School of Pharmacy & Technology Management, SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Polepally SEZ, TSIIC Jadcherla, Hyderabad 509301, India
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- Department of Health and Biomedical Sciences, College of Health Affairs, One West University Blvd., Brownsville, TX 78520, United States of America
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Guwahati 781101, India.
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Yang X, Zhang L, Zheng L, Wang Y, Gao L, Luo R, Li X, Gong C, Luo H, Wu Q. An in situ spontaneously-forming micelle-hydrogel system with programable release for sequential therapy of anaplastic thyroid cancer. J Mater Chem B 2022; 10:1236-1249. [PMID: 35119450 DOI: 10.1039/d1tb01904j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Anaplastic thyroid carcinoma (ATC) is a lethal malignancy with 1-year-survival less than 20%. Combination chemotherapy of cisplatin and paclitaxel is recommended as a critical therapy approach for ATC. However, intolerant...
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- Xi Yang
- Department of Medical Oncology, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, P. R. China
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- Department of Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery, Laboratory of Thyroid and Parathyroid Disease, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-related Molecular Network, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, P. R. China.
- West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, P. R. China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, P. R. China.
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, P. R. China.
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- Department of Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery, Laboratory of Thyroid and Parathyroid Disease, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-related Molecular Network, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, P. R. China.
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Braet H, Rahimi-Gorji M, Debbaut C, Ghorbaniasl G, Van Walleghem T, Cornelis S, Cosyns S, Vervaet C, Willaert W, Ceelen W, De Smedt SC, Remaut K. Exploring High Pressure Nebulization of Pluronic F127 Hydrogels for Intraperitoneal Drug Delivery. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2021; 169:134-143. [PMID: 34634467 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2021.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2021] [Revised: 09/29/2021] [Accepted: 10/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Peritoneal metastasis is an advanced cancer type which can be treated with pressurized intraperitoneal aerosol chemotherapy (PIPAC). Here, chemotherapeutics are nebulized under high pressure in the intraperitoneal (IP) cavity to obtain a better biodistribution and tumor penetration. To prevent the fast leakage of chemotherapeutics from the IP cavity, however, nebulization of controlled release formulations is of interest. In this study, the potential of the thermosensitive hydrogel Pluronic F127 to be applied by high pressure nebulization is evaluated. Therefore, aerosol formation is experimentally examined by laser diffraction and theoretically simulated by computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modelling. Furthermore, Pluronic F127 hydrogels are subjected to rheological characterization after which the release of fluorescent model nanoparticles from the hydrogels is determined. A delicate equilibrium is observed between controlled release properties and suitability for aerosolization, where denser hydrogels (20% and 25% w/v Pluronic F127) are able to sustain nanoparticle release up to 30 hours, but cannot effectively be nebulized and vice versa. This is demonstrated by a growing aerosol droplet size and exponentially decreasing aerosol cone angle when Pluronic F127 concentration and viscosity increase. Novel nozzle designs or alternative controlled release formulations could move intraperitoneal drug delivery by high pressure nebulization forward.
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- Helena Braet
- Laboratory of General Biochemistry and Physical Pharmacy, Ghent University, Ottergemsesteenweg 460, Ghent, 9000, Belgium; Cancer Research Institute Ghent (CRIG), Ghent University, Corneel Heymanslaan 10, Ghent, 9000 Belgium.
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- Cancer Research Institute Ghent (CRIG), Ghent University, Corneel Heymanslaan 10, Ghent, 9000 Belgium; IBiTech - bioMMeda, Ghent University, Corneel Heymanslaan 10, Ghent, 9000, Belgium; Department of Human Structure and Repair, Ghent University, Corneel Heymanslaan 10, Ghent, 9000, Belgium.
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- Cancer Research Institute Ghent (CRIG), Ghent University, Corneel Heymanslaan 10, Ghent, 9000 Belgium; IBiTech - bioMMeda, Ghent University, Corneel Heymanslaan 10, Ghent, 9000, Belgium.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Pleinlaan 2, Brussels, 1050, Belgium.
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- Laboratory of General Biochemistry and Physical Pharmacy, Ghent University, Ottergemsesteenweg 460, Ghent, 9000, Belgium
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- Laboratory of General Biochemistry and Physical Pharmacy, Ghent University, Ottergemsesteenweg 460, Ghent, 9000, Belgium
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- Cancer Research Institute Ghent (CRIG), Ghent University, Corneel Heymanslaan 10, Ghent, 9000 Belgium; Department of Human Structure and Repair, Ghent University, Corneel Heymanslaan 10, Ghent, 9000, Belgium.
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Technology, Ghent University, Ottergemsesteenweg 460, Ghent, 9000, Belgium.
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- Cancer Research Institute Ghent (CRIG), Ghent University, Corneel Heymanslaan 10, Ghent, 9000 Belgium; Department of Human Structure and Repair, Ghent University, Corneel Heymanslaan 10, Ghent, 9000, Belgium.
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- Cancer Research Institute Ghent (CRIG), Ghent University, Corneel Heymanslaan 10, Ghent, 9000 Belgium; Department of Human Structure and Repair, Ghent University, Corneel Heymanslaan 10, Ghent, 9000, Belgium.
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- Laboratory of General Biochemistry and Physical Pharmacy, Ghent University, Ottergemsesteenweg 460, Ghent, 9000, Belgium; Cancer Research Institute Ghent (CRIG), Ghent University, Corneel Heymanslaan 10, Ghent, 9000 Belgium.
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- Laboratory of General Biochemistry and Physical Pharmacy, Ghent University, Ottergemsesteenweg 460, Ghent, 9000, Belgium; Cancer Research Institute Ghent (CRIG), Ghent University, Corneel Heymanslaan 10, Ghent, 9000 Belgium.
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Li X, Yang Z, Fang L, Ma C, Zhao Y, Liu H, Che S, Zvyagin AV, Yang B, Lin Q. Hydrogel Composites with Different Dimensional Nanoparticles for Bone Regeneration. Macromol Rapid Commun 2021; 42:e2100362. [PMID: 34435714 DOI: 10.1002/marc.202100362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2021] [Revised: 08/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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The treatment of large segmental bone defects and complex types of fractures caused by trauma, inflammation, or tumor resection is still a challenge in the field of orthopedics. Various natural or synthetic biological materials used in clinical applications cannot fully replicate the structure and performance of raw bone. This highlights how to endow materials with multiple functions and biological properties, which is a problem that needs to be solved in practical applications. Hydrogels with outstanding biocompatibility, for their casting into any shape, size, or form, are suitable for different forms of bone defects. Therefore, they have been used in regenerative medicine more widely. In this review, versatile hydrogels are compounded with nanoparticles of different dimensions, and many desirable features of these materials in bone regeneration are introduced, including drug delivery, cell factor vehicle, cell scaffolds, which have potential in bone regeneration applications. The combination of hydrogels and nanoparticles of different dimensions encourages better filling of bone defect areas and has higher adaptability. This is due to the minimally invasive properties of the material and ability to match irregular defects. These biological characteristics make composite hydrogels with different dimensional nanoparticles become one of the most attractive options for bone regeneration materials.
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- Xingchen Li
- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Material, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Material, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, the First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130000, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, the First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Material, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Material, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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- Department of Ocular Fundus Disease, the Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130022, China
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- Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Nanoscale Biophotonics, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, 2109, Australia
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Material, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Material, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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Synthesis and Characterization of New Biodegradable Injectable Thermosensitive Smart Hydrogels for 5-Fluorouracil Delivery. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22158330. [PMID: 34361098 PMCID: PMC8347305 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22158330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2021] [Revised: 07/26/2021] [Accepted: 07/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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In this paper, injectable, thermosensitive smart hydrogel local drug delivery systems (LDDSs) releasing the model antitumour drug 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) were developed. The systems were based on biodegradable triblock copolymers synthesized via ring opening polymerization (ROP) of ε-caprolactone (CL) in the presence of poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) and zirconium(IV) acetylacetonate (Zr(acac)4), as co-initiator and catalyst, respectively. The structure, molecular weight (Mn) and molecular weight distribution (Đ) of the synthesized materials was studied in detail using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and gel permeation chromatography (GPC) techniques; the optimal synthesis conditions were determined. The structure corresponded well to the theoretical assumptions. The produced hydrogels demonstrated a sharp sol–gel transition at temperature close to physiological value, forming a stable gel with good mechanical properties at 37 °C. The kinetics and mechanism of in vitro 5-FU release were characterized by zero order, first order, Higuchi and Korsmeyer–Peppas mathematical models. The obtained results indicate good release control; the kinetics were generally defined as first order according to the predominant diffusion mechanism; and the total drug release time was approximately 12 h. The copolymers were considered to be biodegradable and non-toxic; the resulting hydrogels appear to be promising as short-term LDDSs, potentially useful in antitumor therapy.
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Sadeghi-Abandansari H, Pakian S, Nabid MR, Ebrahimi M, Rezalotfi A. Local co-delivery of 5-fluorouracil and curcumin using Schiff's base cross-linked injectable hydrogels for colorectal cancer combination therapy. Eur Polym J 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2021.110646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Kermanian M, Sadighian S, Naghibi M, Khoshkam M. PVP Surface-protected silica coated iron oxide nanoparticles for MR imaging application. JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE-POLYMER EDITION 2021; 32:1356-1369. [PMID: 33882784 DOI: 10.1080/09205063.2021.1916869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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This paper proposed an engineered mesoporous silica-coated Fe3O4 nanoparticle, PVPMSFe, prepared by a sol-gel/surface-protected etching mechanism as an MRI T2 contrast agent. To this end, the structural characterization of the nanocomposite was performed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) method, VSM, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), TEM, FESEM, and energy-dispersive X-ray scanning electron microscopy (EDS). The findings show that the synthesized nanocomposite has a mesoporous structure with an average particle size of 11.8 nm and excellent magnetization properties. The biocompatibility of PVPMSFe was investigated by MTT assay and hemolysis assay of red blood cells and the results indicate that PVPMSFe has favorable biocompatibility. Besides, the effect of PVPMSFe was assessed with MRI relaxivity measurement (T2 signal). Regarding the in vitro MRI relaxivity measurements outputs (r2=144.4), PVPMSFe can attenuate the T2 signal of MRI, perfectly which makes it an efficient T2 contrast agent.
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- Mehraneh Kermanian
- Student Research Committee, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran.,Department of Pharmaceutical Biomaterials, School of Pharmacy, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran.,Department of Pharmaceutical Biomaterials, School of Pharmacy, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Applied Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran
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Kermanian M, Sadighian S, Ramazani A, Naghibi M, Khoshkam M, Ghezelbash P. Inulin-Coated Iron Oxide Nanoparticles: A Theranostic Platform for Contrast-Enhanced MR Imaging of Acute Hepatic Failure. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2021; 7:2701-2715. [PMID: 34061500 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.0c01792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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The present study introduces a superparamagnetic nanocomposite, Fe-Si-In, as a T2 magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agent with a core of iron oxide nanoparticles and a nonporous silica inner shell/carboxymethyl inulin outer shell. Due to its core/shell properties, the structure characterization, biocompatibility, and performance in MRI, as well as its potential as a drug delivery system, were thoroughly evaluated. The results have shown that the synthesized nanocomposite possesses excellent biocompatibility and acceptable magnetization (Ms = 20 emu g-1). It also has the potential to be a nanocarrier for drug delivery purposes, as evidenced by the results of curcumin administration studies. The developed nanocomposite has shown excellent performance in MRI, while the in vitro relaxivity measurements reveal a stronger T2 relaxivity (r2 = 223.2 ms) compared to the commercial samples available in the market. Furthermore, the in vivo MRI studies demonstrate an excellent contrast between injured livers and normal ones in rats which again upholds the high performance of Fe-Si-In in MRI diagnostics.
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- Mehraneh Kermanian
- Department of Pharmaceutical Biomaterials, School of Pharmacy, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan 4513956184, Iran.,Zanjan Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology Research Center, School of Pharmacy, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan 4513956184, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biomaterials, School of Pharmacy, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan 4513956184, Iran.,Zanjan Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology Research Center, School of Pharmacy, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan 4513956184, Iran.,Cancer Gene Therapy Research Center, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan 4513956184, Iran
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- Cancer Gene Therapy Research Center, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan 4513956184, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz 516615731, Iran
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- Applied Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil 1136756199, Iran
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- Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan 4513956184, Iran
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Tang RZ, Liu ZZ, Gu SS, Liu XQ. Multiple local therapeutics based on nano-hydrogel composites in breast cancer treatment. J Mater Chem B 2021; 9:1521-1535. [PMID: 33474559 DOI: 10.1039/d0tb02737e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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The locoregional recurrence of breast cancer after tumor resection represents several clinical challenges, and conventional post-surgical adjuvant therapeutics always bring about significant systemic side effects. Thus, the local therapy strategy has received considerable interest in breast cancer treatment, and hydrogels can function as ideal platforms due to their remarkable properties such as good biocompatibility, biodegradability, flexibility, and multifunctionality. The nano-hydrogel composites can further incorporate the advantages of nanomaterials into the hydrogel system, to fabricate hierarchical structures for stimulating controlled multi-stage release of different therapeutic agents and improving the synergistic effects of combination therapy. In this review, the problems of clinical treatments of breast cancer and properties of hydrogels in current biomedical applications are briefly overviewed. The focus is on recent advances in local therapy based on nano-hydrogel composites for both monotherapy (chemotherapy, photothermal and photodynamic therapy) and combination therapy (dual chemotherapy, photothermal chemotherapy, photothermal immunotherapy, radio-chemotherapy). Moreover, the challenges and perspectives in the development of advanced nano-hydrogel systems are also discussed.
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- Rui-Zhi Tang
- School of Basic Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, P. R. China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, P. R. China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, P. R. China.
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Maspes A, Pizzetti F, Rossetti A, Makvandi P, Sitia G, Rossi F. Advances in Bio-Based Polymers for Colorectal CancerTreatment: Hydrogels and Nanoplatforms. Gels 2021; 7:6. [PMID: 33440908 PMCID: PMC7838948 DOI: 10.3390/gels7010006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2020] [Revised: 12/29/2020] [Accepted: 01/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Adenocarcinoma of the colon is the most common malignant neoplasia of the gastrointestinal tract and is a major contributor to mortality worldwide. Invasiveness and metastatic behavior are typical of malignant tumors and, because of its portal drainage, the liver is the closest capillary bed available in this case, hence the common site of metastatic dissemination. Current therapies forecast total resection of primary tumor when possible and partial liver resection at advanced stages, along with systemic intravenous therapies consisting of chemotherapeutic agents such as 5-fluorouracil. These cures are definitely not exempt from drawbacks and heavy side effects. Biocompatible polymeric networks, both in colloids and bulk forms, able to absorb large quantities of water and load a variety of molecules-belong to the class of innovative drug delivery systems, thus suitable for the purpose and tunable on each patient can represent a promising alternative. Indeed, the implantation of polymeric scaffolds easy to synthesize can substitute chemotherapy and combination therapies scheduling, shortening side effects. Moreover, they do not require a surgical removal thanks to spontaneous degradation and guarantees an extended and regional cargo release, maintaining high drug concentrations. In this review, we focus our attention on the key role of polymeric networks as drug delivery systems potentially able to counteract this dramatic disease.
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- Anna Maspes
- Dipartimento di Chimica, Materiali e Ingegneria Chimica “Giulio Natta”, Politecnico di Milano, 20131 Milan, Italy; (A.M.); (F.P.); (A.R.)
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- Dipartimento di Chimica, Materiali e Ingegneria Chimica “Giulio Natta”, Politecnico di Milano, 20131 Milan, Italy; (A.M.); (F.P.); (A.R.)
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- Dipartimento di Chimica, Materiali e Ingegneria Chimica “Giulio Natta”, Politecnico di Milano, 20131 Milan, Italy; (A.M.); (F.P.); (A.R.)
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- Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Centre for Micro-BioRobotics, 56025 Pisa, Italy;
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- Division of Immunology, Transplantation and Infectious Diseases, Experimental Hepatology Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, 20132 Milan, Italy;
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- Dipartimento di Chimica, Materiali e Ingegneria Chimica “Giulio Natta”, Politecnico di Milano, 20131 Milan, Italy; (A.M.); (F.P.); (A.R.)
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Roy P, Mignet N, Pocard M, Boudy V. Drug delivery systems to prevent peritoneal metastasis after surgery of digestives or ovarian carcinoma: A review. Int J Pharm 2021; 592:120041. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2020.120041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2020] [Revised: 10/28/2020] [Accepted: 10/29/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Kasiński A, Zielińska-Pisklak M, Oledzka E, Nałęcz-Jawecki G, Drobniewska A, Sobczak M. Hydrogels Based on Poly(Ether-Ester)s as Highly Controlled 5-Fluorouracil Delivery Systems-Synthesis and Characterization. MATERIALS 2020; 14:ma14010098. [PMID: 33379370 PMCID: PMC7795999 DOI: 10.3390/ma14010098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2020] [Revised: 12/23/2020] [Accepted: 12/23/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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A novel and promising hydrogel drug delivery system (DDS) capable of releasing 5‑fluorouracil (5-FU) in a prolonged and controlled manner was obtained using ε‑caprolactone‑poly(ethylene glycol) (CL-PEG) or rac‑lactide-poly(ethylene glycol) (rac‑LA-PEG) copolymers. Copolymers were synthesized via the ring-opening polymerization (ROP) process of cyclic monomers, ε‑caprolactone (CL) or rac-lactide (rac-LA), in the presence of zirconium(IV) octoate (Zr(Oct)4) and poly(ethylene glycol) 200 (PEG 200) as catalyst and initiator, respectively. Obtained triblock copolymers were characterized by nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and gel permeation chromatography (GPC) techniques; the structure and tacticity of the macromolecules were determined. The relationship between the copolymer structure and the reaction conditions was evaluated. The optimal conditions were specified as 140 °C and 24 h. In the next step, CL-PEG and rac-LA-PEG copolymers were chemically crosslinked using hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI). Selected hydrogels were subjected to in vitro antitumor drug release studies, and the release data were analyzed using zero-order, first-order, and Korsmeyer-Peppas mathematical models. Controlled and prolonged (up to 432 h) 5-FU release profiles were observed for all examined hydrogels with first-order or zero-order kinetics. The drug release mechanism was generally denoted as non-Fickian transport.
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- Adam Kasiński
- Department of Biomaterials Chemistry, Chair of Analytical Chemistry and Biomaterials, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Warsaw, 1 Banacha St., 02-097 Warsaw, Poland; (A.K.); (M.Z.-P.); (E.O.)
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- Department of Biomaterials Chemistry, Chair of Analytical Chemistry and Biomaterials, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Warsaw, 1 Banacha St., 02-097 Warsaw, Poland; (A.K.); (M.Z.-P.); (E.O.)
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- Department of Biomaterials Chemistry, Chair of Analytical Chemistry and Biomaterials, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Warsaw, 1 Banacha St., 02-097 Warsaw, Poland; (A.K.); (M.Z.-P.); (E.O.)
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- Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Warsaw, 1 Banacha St., 02-097 Warsaw, Poland; (G.N.-J.); (A.D.)
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- Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Warsaw, 1 Banacha St., 02-097 Warsaw, Poland; (G.N.-J.); (A.D.)
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- Department of Biomaterials Chemistry, Chair of Analytical Chemistry and Biomaterials, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Warsaw, 1 Banacha St., 02-097 Warsaw, Poland; (A.K.); (M.Z.-P.); (E.O.)
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Kermanian M, Naghibi M, Sadighian S. One-pot hydrothermal synthesis of a magnetic hydroxyapatite nanocomposite for MR imaging and pH-Sensitive drug delivery applications. Heliyon 2020; 6:e04928. [PMID: 32995618 PMCID: PMC7505760 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e04928] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2020] [Revised: 08/23/2020] [Accepted: 09/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Synthetic hydroxyapatite (HA) due to its high biocompatibility, anti-inflammatory properties, high stability, and a flexible structure in combination with magnetic nanoparticles has the strong potential to be used in modern medicine including tissue engineering, imaging, and drug delivery. Herein, a hydrothermal process was used to prepare magnetite nanoparticles dispersed on the hydroxyapatite nanorods with cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) as a surfactant. Characterization study of the synthesized iron oxide-hydroxyapatite (IO-HA) nanocomposite was performed by FT-IR spectroscopy, X-ray powder diffraction, energy dispersive X-Ray analysis (EDX) for elemental mapping, transmission electron microscopy, and vibrating sample magnetometer. Then, the biocompatibility of the synthesized nanocomposite studied by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl) -2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay and hemocompatibility assay. Focus on this point, curcumin loaded IO-HA (Cur@IO-HA) was developed for exploring the pH-sensitivity of the drug carrier and then evaluating its cellular uptake. The in vitro efficacy of the synthesized nanocomposites as a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agent was also investigated. Our results showed that IO-HA nanocomposite is non-cytotoxic and hemocompatible as well as a good pH-sensitive drug carrier and a favorable MRI T2 contrast agent. Comparing to the free curcumin, Cur@IO-HA displayed a good cellular uptake. Taking into account the above issues, IO-HA nanocomposite has the most potential for application as a theranostic MRI contrast agent.
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- Mehraneh Kermanian
- Department of Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran.,Department of Pharmaceutical Biomaterials, School of Pharmacy, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran.,Department of Pharmaceutical Biomaterials, School of Pharmacy, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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Yang Q, Shi G, Chen X, Lin Y, Cheng L, Jiang Q, Yan X, Jiang M, Li Y, Zhang H, Wang H, Wang Y, Wang Q, Zhang Y, Liu Y, Su X, Dai L, Tang M, Li J, Zhang L, Qian Z, Yu D, Deng H. Nanomicelle protects the immune activation effects of Paclitaxel and sensitizes tumors to anti-PD-1 Immunotherapy. Theranostics 2020; 10:8382-8399. [PMID: 32724476 PMCID: PMC7381738 DOI: 10.7150/thno.45391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2020] [Accepted: 06/12/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Paclitaxel (PTX) has shown pleiotropic immunologic effects on the tumor microenvironment, and nanomicelle has emerged as a promising strategy for PTX delivery. However, the detailed mechanisms remain to be fully elucidated. Meanwhile, immunogenic cell death (ICD) is an effective approach to activate the immune system. This study investigated the ICD effect of PTX and how nanomicelle affected the immune-activation ability of PTX. Methods: The ICD effects of PTX were identified via the expression of ICD markers and cell vaccine experiment. Tumor size and overall survival in multiple animal models with treatment were monitored to evaluate the antitumor effects. The mechanisms of PTX-induced ICD and antitumor immunity were determined by detecting gene expression related to ER stress and analyzing immune cell profile in tumor after treatment. Results: We revealed the immune-regulation mechanism of PTX nanomicelle by inducing ICD, which can promote antigen presentation by dendritic cells (DCs) and activate antitumor immunity. Notably, nanomicelle encapsulation protected the ICD effects and immune activation, which were hampered by immune system impairment caused by chemotherapy. Compared with traditional formulations, a low dose of nanomicelle-encapsulated PTX (nano-PTX) treatment induced immune-dependent tumor control, which increased the infiltration and function of both T cells and DCs within tumors. However, this antitumor immunity was hampered by highly expressed PD-1 on tumor-infiltrating CD8+ T cells and upregulated PD-L1 on both immune cells and tumor cells after nano-PTX treatment. Combination therapy with a low dose of nano-PTX and PD-1 antibodies elicited CD8+ T cell-dependent antitumor immunity and remarkably improved the therapeutic efficacy. Conclusions: Our results provide systemic insights into the immune-regulation ability of PTX to induce ICD, which acts as an inducer of endogenous vaccines through ICD effects, and also provides an experimental basis for clinical combination therapy with nano-PTX and PD-1 antibodies.
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Guo J, Feng Z, Liu X, Wang C, Huang P, Zhang J, Deng L, Wang W, Dong A. An injectable thermosensitive hydrogel self-supported by nanoparticles of PEGylated amino-modified PCL for enhanced local tumor chemotherapy. SOFT MATTER 2020; 16:5750-5758. [PMID: 32529197 DOI: 10.1039/d0sm00147c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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We synthesized amino-modified poly(ε-caprolactone) PCN-b-PEG-b-PCN (PECN) triblock copolymers and studied the contribution of the introduced amino groups to the drug delivery efficiency of PECN nanoparticles (NPs) and their injectable thermosensitive hydrogels. PECN15 with an optimal amino group content was obtained. Firstly, the hydrophobic drug paclitaxel (PTX) was loaded into PECN15 up to 5.91% and formed PTX/PECN NPs 90 nm in size and with a slightly positive charge (7.3 mV). Furthermore, the injectable PTX/PECN NPs aqueous solution (25 wt%) at ambient temperature could undergo fast gelation at 37 °C and sustainedly release PTX/PECN NPs in 10 days. More importantly, compared with our previously reported PECT NPs, the PECN NPs without an increase in toxicity could improve the cell uptake and enhance intracellular drug release by responding to the acidic environment of the endosome. Thus, the PTX/PECN NPs presented a lower IC50 of 3.14 μg mL-1 than that of the PTX/PECT NPs (7.67 μg mL-1) and free PTX (4.65 μg mL-1). Moreover, through peritumoral injection, the PTX/PECNGel showed 94.27% inhibition rate of tumor growth on day 19, higher than PTX/PECTGel (72.28%) and Taxol® (47.03%). Therefore, the PECN NPs hydrogel provided a more effective injectable platform to enhance local cancer chemotherapy, and also provided the possibility of further functionalization by the reactive amino groups.
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- Jinxuan Guo
- Department of Polymer Science and Technology and Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering of the Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China. and Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin 300072, China
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- Department of Polymer Science and Technology and Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering of the Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.
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- Department of Polymer Science and Technology and Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering of the Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.
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- Department of Polymer Science and Technology and Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering of the Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Biomaterial Research, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin 300192, China.
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- Department of Polymer Science and Technology and Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering of the Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.
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- Department of Polymer Science and Technology and Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering of the Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Biomaterial Research, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin 300192, China.
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- Department of Polymer Science and Technology and Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering of the Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China. and Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin 300072, China
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Tao N, Liu Y, Wu Y, Li X, Li J, Sun X, Chen S, Liu YN. Minimally Invasive Antitumor Therapy Using Biodegradable Nanocomposite Micellar Hydrogel with Functionalities of NIR-II Photothermal Ablation and Vascular Disruption. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2020; 3:4531-4542. [DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.0c00465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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- Na Tao
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Micro & Nano Materials Interface Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, P.R. China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Micro & Nano Materials Interface Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, P.R. China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Micro & Nano Materials Interface Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, P.R. China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Micro & Nano Materials Interface Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, P.R. China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Micro & Nano Materials Interface Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, P.R. China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Micro & Nano Materials Interface Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Theoretical Organic Chemistry and Function Molecule of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan 411201, P.R. China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Micro & Nano Materials Interface Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, P.R. China
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Alavi S, Haeri A, Mahlooji I, Dadashzadeh S. Tuning the Physicochemical Characteristics of Particle-Based Carriers for Intraperitoneal Local Chemotherapy. Pharm Res 2020; 37:119. [DOI: 10.1007/s11095-020-02818-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2020] [Accepted: 04/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Wen Q, Zhang Y, Luo J, Xiong K, Lu Y, Wu Z, Wang BQ, Wu J, Chen Y, Fu S. Therapeutic efficacy of thermosensitive Pluronic hydrogel for codelivery of resveratrol microspheres and cisplatin in the treatment of liver cancer ascites. Int J Pharm 2020; 582:119334. [PMID: 32305362 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2020.119334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2020] [Revised: 03/27/2020] [Accepted: 04/12/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Ascites constitutes the most frequent decompensating event in patients with advanced liver cancer and is associated with poor quality of life and high mortality. Intraperitoneal chemotherapy appears to be a reliable treatment strategy for advanced liver cancer ascites. However, the rapid metabolism of drugs and ascites dilution limits the efficacy of chemotherapeutics. Therefore, the present study aimed to develop a novel thermosensitive hydrogel drug system for targeted therapy of advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) ascites through intraperitoneal administration. The system was prepared by blending resveratrol (RES) microspheres and cisplatin (DDP) into thermosensitive Pluronic F127 hydrogel. The in vitro anti-tumor activity against H22 cells indicated that the prepared drug system could initiate apoptosis and induce cell cycle arrest at the G1 phase. The mice model of ascites with advanced HCC was established to validate the therapeutic potential of the F127 hydrogel drug system in vivo. The results revealed that intraperitoneal administration of F127 hydrogel drug could significantly inhibit the number of ascites, the proliferation of tumor cells, micro-angiogenesis, and prolong the survival of mice, thus, augmenting the efficacy of intraperitoneal chemotherapy. Moreover, immunohistochemical staining revealed that the F127 hydrogel drug system was safe and presented low toxicity to major vital organs. Collectively, this study highlights the clinical application potential of the F127 hydrogel drug delivery system.
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- Qian Wen
- Department of Oncology, the Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Department of Oncology, Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital Affiliated to Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Department of Oncology, the Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Department of Oncology, the Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Department of Oncology, the Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Department of Oncology, the Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Department of Oncology, the Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Department of Oncology, the Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Department of Oncology, the Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China; Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Luzhou 646000, China.
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Hao DL, Xie R, De GJ, Yi H, Zang C, Yang MY, Liu L, Ma H, Cai WY, Zhao QH, Sui F, Chen YJ. pH-Responsive Artesunate Polymer Prodrugs with Enhanced Ablation Effect on Rodent Xenograft Colon Cancer. Int J Nanomedicine 2020; 15:1771-1786. [PMID: 32214810 PMCID: PMC7083641 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s242032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2019] [Accepted: 03/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Purpose In this study, pH-sensitive poly(2-ethyl-2-oxazoline)-poly(lactic acid)-poly(β-amino ester) (PEOz-PLA-PBAE) triblock copolymers were synthesized and were conjugated with an antimalaria drug artesunate (ART), for inhibition of a colon cancer xenograft model. Methods The as-prepared polymer prodrugs are tended to self-assemble into polymeric micelles in aqueous milieu, with PEOz segment as hydrophilic shell and PLA-PBAE segment as hydrophobic core. Results The pH sensitivity of the as-prepared copolymers was confirmed by acid-base titration with pKb values around 6.5. The drug-conjugated polymer micelles showed high stability for at least 96 h in PBS and 37°C, respectively. The as-prepared copolymer prodrugs showed high drug loading content, with 9.57%±1.24% of drug loading for PEOz-PLA-PBAE-ART4. The conjugated ART could be released in a sustained and pH-dependent manner, with 92% of released drug at pH 6.0 and 57% of drug released at pH 7.4, respectively. In addition, in vitro experiments showed higher inhibitory effect of the prodrugs on rodent CT-26 cells than that of free ART. Animal studies also demonstrated the enhanced inhibitory efficacy of PEOz-PLA-PBAE-ART2 micelles on the growth of rodent xenograft tumor. Conclusion The pH-responsive artesunate polymer prodrugs are promising candidates for colon cancer adjuvant therapy.
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- Dan-Li Hao
- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, People's Republic of China
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Luo J, Wu Z, Lu Y, Xiong K, Wen Q, Zhao L, Wang B, Gui Y, Fu S. Intraperitoneal administration of biocompatible hyaluronic acid hydrogel containing multi-chemotherapeutic agents for treatment of colorectal peritoneal carcinomatosis. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 152:718-726. [PMID: 32126201 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.02.326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2019] [Revised: 02/29/2020] [Accepted: 02/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Colorectal peritoneal carcinomatosis (CRPC) is an advanced stage of colorectal cancer (CRC), which significantly decreases patient survival and quality of life. Here, the naturally occurring polysaccharide hyaluronic acid (HA) was used to prepare an injectable hydrogel and simultaneously deliver 5-fluorouracil (5-FU), cisplatin (DDP) and paclitaxel (PTX) microspheres for intraperitoneal CRPC chemotherapy. The drug-loaded HA hydrogel released the drugs in a sustained manner, and showed low toxicity both in vitro and in a mouse model of CRPC. Furthermore, direct injection of the drug-loaded HA hydrogel in the abdominal cavity of tumor-bearing mice significantly decreased tumor growth and liver/lung metastasis, along with decreasing the volume of ascites and inhibiting local intestinal infiltration of the tumor cells. Therefore, this novel multi-drug hydrogel delivery system may effectively clear CRPC tumors without any adverse effects when used in intraperitoneal chemotherapy.
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- Jia Luo
- Department of Oncology, the Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Department of Oncology, the Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Department of Oncology, the Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Department of Oncology, the Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Department of Oncology, the Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Department of Oncology, the Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Department of Oncology, the Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong 637000, China.
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- Department of Oncology, the Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China.
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Malik NS, Ahmad M, Minhas MU, Tulain R, Barkat K, Khalid I, Khalid Q. Chitosan/Xanthan Gum Based Hydrogels as Potential Carrier for an Antiviral Drug: Fabrication, Characterization, and Safety Evaluation. Front Chem 2020; 8:50. [PMID: 32117876 PMCID: PMC7010646 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2020.00050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2019] [Accepted: 01/16/2020] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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This study investigated the use of pure polymer chitosan (CS), xanthan gum (XG), monomer 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid (AMPS) and initiator potassium persulfate (KPS) as drug carrier system crosslinked through N' N'-methylene bis-acrylamide (MBA) for controlled drug delivery of acyclovir (ACV). ACV is highly effective and selective antiviral drugs used for prophylaxis and treatment against herpes simplex viruses (HSV) infections. Present oral marketed formulations are associated with number of side effects and shortcomings which hampered its clinical effectiveness. Hydrogels (FCX1-FCX9) composed of CS, XG, AMPS, MBA, and KPS were prepared by free radical polymerization technique and characterized through FTIR, PXRD, thermal analysis and SEM. Swelling dynamics and drug release behavior was also investigated. FTIR studies confirmed that ACV was successfully encapsulated into hydrogel polymeric network. SEM revealed porous structure whereas thermal analysis showed enhanced thermal stability of polymeric network. PXRD indicated amorphous dispersion of ACV during preparation process. Swelling dynamics and ACV release behavior from developed hydrogels was dependent on pH of the medium and concentration of pure reactants used. Korsmeyer-Peppas model was best fit to regression coefficient. The present work demonstrated a potential for developing a pH sensitive hydrogel for an antiviral drug ACV by using pure polymers CS, XG, and monomer AMPS.
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- Nadia Shamshad Malik
- Department of Pharmacy, Capital University of Science & Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan,*Correspondence: Mahmood Ahmad
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, The University of Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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Sawada T, Takizawa M, Serizawa T. Affinity-Based Functionalization of Biomedically Utilized Micelles Composed of Triblock Copolymers through Polymer-Binding Peptides. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2019; 5:5714-5720. [PMID: 33405703 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.8b01513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Polymeric micelles and vesicles that are self-assembled from amphiphilic block copolymers are frequently used in biomedical applications. Poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO)-poly(propylene oxide) (PPO)-PEO, so-called Pluronic, is a Food and Drug Administration approved triblock copolymer utilized in biomedical applications. However, the control of drug loading and surface functionalization of micelles remain challenging due to structural limitations. In this study, Pluronic micelles with various structures were rationally functionalized via the PPO-binding peptide, which was previously identified using a biologically constructed peptide library displayed on filamentous phages. The interactions between the peptide and Pluronic micelles were characterized in detail based on fluorescence changes in an extrinsic fluorescence dye, and a sufficient PPO chain length of Pluronic was essential for the interactions. Furthermore, enzymatic degradation of the model substrate-conjugated peptide loaded into Pluronic micelles showed stable loading of the peptide. Importantly, the exposure level of the conjugated molecules to the peptide was dependent on the PEO chain length of Pluronic, suggesting controllable functionalization of polymeric micelles. Anticancer drug-conjugated peptide-loaded Pluronic micelles with suitable polymeric structures were applied in a cell culture assay. The anticancer efficacy of the loaded drugs can be controlled by the molecular design of the binding peptide and polymers. These results demonstrate that an affinity-based functionalization strategy may facilitate polymeric micelles for various biomedical applications.
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- Toshiki Sawada
- Department of Chemical Science and Engineering, School of Materials and Chemical Technology, Tokyo Institute of Technology, 2-12-1-H121 Ookayama, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 152-8550, Japan.,Precursory Research for Embryonic Science and Technology, Japan Science and Technology Agency, 4-1-8 Honcho, Kawaguchi-shi, Saitama 332-0012, Japan
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- Department of Chemical Science and Engineering, School of Materials and Chemical Technology, Tokyo Institute of Technology, 2-12-1-H121 Ookayama, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 152-8550, Japan
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- Department of Chemical Science and Engineering, School of Materials and Chemical Technology, Tokyo Institute of Technology, 2-12-1-H121 Ookayama, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 152-8550, Japan
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Lübtow MM, Lorson T, Finger T, Gröber‐Becker F, Luxenhofer R. Combining Ultra‐High Drug‐Loaded Micelles and Injectable Hydrogel Drug Depots for Prolonged Drug Release. MACROMOL CHEM PHYS 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/macp.201900341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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- Michael M. Lübtow
- Functional Polymer Materials Chair for Advanced Materials Synthesis Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy and Bavarian Polymer Institute University of Würzburg Röntgenring 11 97070 Würzburg Germany
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- Functional Polymer Materials Chair for Advanced Materials Synthesis Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy and Bavarian Polymer Institute University of Würzburg Röntgenring 11 97070 Würzburg Germany
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- Translational Center ‘Regenerative Therapies' (TLC‐RT) Fraunhofer Institute for Silicate Research (ISC) Neunerplatz 2 97082 Würzburg Germany
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- Translational Center ‘Regenerative Therapies' (TLC‐RT) Fraunhofer Institute for Silicate Research (ISC) Neunerplatz 2 97082 Würzburg Germany
- Chair of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine University Hospital Würzburg Röntgenring 11 97070 Würzburg Germany
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- Functional Polymer Materials Chair for Advanced Materials Synthesis Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy and Bavarian Polymer Institute University of Würzburg Röntgenring 11 97070 Würzburg Germany
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De Clercq K, Xie F, De Wever O, Descamps B, Hoorens A, Vermeulen A, Ceelen W, Vervaet C. Preclinical evaluation of local prolonged release of paclitaxel from gelatin microspheres for the prevention of recurrence of peritoneal carcinomatosis in advanced ovarian cancer. Sci Rep 2019; 9:14881. [PMID: 31619730 PMCID: PMC6795903 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-51419-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2019] [Accepted: 09/25/2019] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Patients with advanced ovarian cancer develop recurrence despite initial treatment response to standard treatment of surgery and intravenous/intraperitoneal (IP) chemotherapy, partly due to a limited peritoneal exposure time of chemotherapeutics. Paclitaxel-loaded genipin-crosslinked gelatin microspheres (PTX-GP-MS) are evaluated for the treatment of microscopic peritoneal carcinomatosis and prevention of recurrent disease. The highest drug load (39.2 µg PTX/mg MS) was obtained by immersion of GP-MS in aqueous PTX nanosuspension (PTXnano-GP-MS) instead of ethanolic PTX solution (PTXEtOH-GP-MS). PTX release from PTX-GP-MS was prolonged. PTXnano-GP-MS displayed a more controlled release compared to a biphasic release from PTXEtOH-GP-MS. Anticancer efficacy of IP PTX-GP-MS (PTXEtOH-GP-MS, D = 7.5 mg PTX/kg; PTXnano-GP-MS D = 7.5 and 35 mg PTX/kg), IP nanoparticular albumin-bound PTX (D = 35 mg PTX/kg) and controls (0.9% NaCl, blank GP-MS) was evaluated in a microscopic peritoneal carcinomatosis xenograft mouse model. PTXnano-GP-MS showed superior anticancer efficacy with significant increased survival time, decreased peritoneal carcinomatosis index score and ascites incidence. However, prolonged PTX release over 14 days from PTXnano-GP-MS caused drug-related toxicity in 27% of high-dosed PTXnano-GP-MS-treated mice. Dose simulations for PTXnano-GP-MS demonstrated an optimal survival without drug-induced toxicity in a range of 7.5-15 mg PTX/kg. Low-dosed PTXnano-GP-MS can be a promising IP drug delivery system to prevent recurrent ovarian cancer.
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- Kaat De Clercq
- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Technology, Ghent University, Ottergemsesteenweg 460, 9000, Ghent, Belgium
- Cancer Research Institute Ghent (CRIG), Ghent, Belgium
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- Laboratory for Medical Biochemistry and Clinical Analysis, Ghent University, Ottergemsesteenweg 460, 9000, Ghent, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Experimental Cancer Research, Ghent University, Corneel Heymanslaan 10, 9000, Ghent, Belgium
- Cancer Research Institute Ghent (CRIG), Ghent, Belgium
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- Infinity (IBiTech-MEDISIP), Department of Electronics and Information Systems, Ghent University, Corneel Heymanslaan 10, 9000, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Pathology, Ghent University Hospital, Corneel Heymanslaan 10, 9000, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Gastro-intestinal Surgery, Ghent University Hospital, Corneel Heymanslaan 10, 9000, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Gastro-intestinal Surgery, Ghent University Hospital, Corneel Heymanslaan 10, 9000, Ghent, Belgium
- Cancer Research Institute Ghent (CRIG), Ghent, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Technology, Ghent University, Ottergemsesteenweg 460, 9000, Ghent, Belgium.
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Cirillo G, Spizzirri UG, Curcio M, Nicoletta FP, Iemma F. Injectable Hydrogels for Cancer Therapy over the Last Decade. Pharmaceutics 2019; 11:E486. [PMID: 31546921 PMCID: PMC6781516 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics11090486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2019] [Revised: 09/10/2019] [Accepted: 09/17/2019] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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The interest in injectable hydrogels for cancer treatment has been significantly growing over the last decade, due to the availability of a wide range of starting polymer structures with tailored features and high chemical versatility. Many research groups are working on the development of highly engineered injectable delivery vehicle systems suitable for combined chemo-and radio-therapy, as well as thermal and photo-thermal ablation, with the aim of finding out effective solutions to overcome the current obstacles of conventional therapeutic protocols. Within this work, we have reviewed and discussed the most recent injectable hydrogel systems, focusing on the structure and properties of the starting polymers, which are mainly classified into natural or synthetic sources. Moreover, mapping the research landscape of the fabrication strategies, the main outcome of each system is discussed in light of possible clinical applications.
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- Giuseppe Cirillo
- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende (CS), Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende (CS), Italy.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende (CS), Italy.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende (CS), Italy.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende (CS), Italy.
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Stern D, Cui H. Crafting Polymeric and Peptidic Hydrogels for Improved Wound Healing. Adv Healthc Mater 2019; 8:e1900104. [PMID: 30835960 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.201900104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Wound healing is a multifaceted biological process involving the replacement of damaged tissues and cellular structures, restoring the skin barrier's function, and maintaining internal homeostasis. Over the past two decades, numerous approaches are undertaken to improve the quality and healing rate of complex acute and chronic wounds, including synthetic and natural polymeric scaffolds, skin grafts, and supramolecular hydrogels. In this context, this review assesses the advantages and drawbacks of various types of supramolecular hydrogels including both polymeric and peptide-based hydrogels for wound healing applications. The molecular design features of natural and synthetic polymers are examined, as well as therapeutic-based and drug-free peptide hydrogels, and the strategies for each system are analyzed to integrate key elements such as biocompatibility, bioactivity, stimuli-responsiveness, site specificity, biodegradability, and clearance.
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- David Stern
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and Institute for NanoBioTechnology The Johns Hopkins University 3400 N. Charles Street Baltimore MD 21218 USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and Institute for NanoBioTechnology The Johns Hopkins University 3400 N. Charles Street Baltimore MD 21218 USA
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering The Johns Hopkins University 3400 N. Charles Street Baltimore MD 21218 USA
- Department of Oncology and Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Baltimore MD 21205 USA
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Yang C, Gao L, Liu X, Yang T, Yin G, Chen J, Guo H, Yu B, Cong H. Injectable Schiff base polysaccharide hydrogels for intraocular drug loading and release. J Biomed Mater Res A 2019; 107:1909-1916. [DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.36677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2018] [Revised: 03/10/2019] [Accepted: 03/15/2019] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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- Chao Yang
- Material Science and Engineering CollegeQingdao University Qingdao Shandong, 266071 People's Republic of China
- Institute of Complexity Science, Automation CollegeQingdao University Qingdao Shandong, 266071 People's Republic of China
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- Material Science and Engineering CollegeQingdao University Qingdao Shandong, 266071 People's Republic of China
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- Marine Chemical Research Institute Qingdao Shandong, 266071 People's Republic of China
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- Material Science and Engineering CollegeQingdao University Qingdao Shandong, 266071 People's Republic of China
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- Material Science and Engineering CollegeBeijing University of Chemical Technology Beijing, 100029 People's Republic of China
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- Material Science and Engineering CollegeQingdao University Qingdao Shandong, 266071 People's Republic of China
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- Material Science and Engineering CollegeQingdao University Qingdao Shandong, 266071 People's Republic of China
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- Chemistry and Chemical Engineering CollegeQingdao University Qingdao Shandong, 266071 People's Republic of China
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- Material Science and Engineering CollegeQingdao University Qingdao Shandong, 266071 People's Republic of China
- Chemistry and Chemical Engineering CollegeQingdao University Qingdao Shandong, 266071 People's Republic of China
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Gambogic acid-encapsulated polymeric micelles improved therapeutic effects on pancreatic cancer. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2019.02.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Colorectal Peritoneal Metastases: A Systematic Review of Current and Emerging Trends in Clinical and Translational Research. Gastroenterol Res Pract 2019; 2019:5180895. [PMID: 31065262 PMCID: PMC6466888 DOI: 10.1155/2019/5180895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2018] [Accepted: 02/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Colorectal peritoneal metastases (CPM) are associated with abbreviated survival and significantly impaired quality of life. In patients with CPM, radical multimodality treatment consisting of cytoreductive surgery (CRS) combined with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) has demonstrated oncological superiority over systemic chemotherapy alone. In highly selected patients undergoing CRS + HIPEC, overall survival of over 60% has been reported in some series. These are patients in whom the disease burden is limited and where the diagnosis is made at an early stage in the disease course. Early diagnosis and a deeper understanding of the biological mechanisms that regulate CPM are critical to refining patient selection for radical treatment, personalising therapeutic approaches, enhancing prognostication, and ultimately improving long-term survivorship. In the present study, we outline three broad themes which represent critical future research targets in CPM: (1) enhanced radiological strategies for early detection and staging; (2) identification and validation of translational biomarkers for diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic deployment; and (3) development of optimized approaches for surgical cytoreduction as well as more precise strategies for intraperitoneal drug selection and delivery. Herein, we provide a contemporary narrative review of the state of the art in these three areas. A systematic review in accordance with PRISMA guidelines was undertaken on all English language studies published between 2007 and 2017. In vitro and animal model studies were deemed eligible for inclusion in the sections pertaining to biomarkers and therapeutic optimisation, as these areas of research currently remain in the early stages of development. Acquired data were then divided into hierarchical thematic categories (imaging modalities, translational biomarkers (diagnostic/prognostic/therapeutic), and delivery techniques) and subcategories. An interactive sunburst figure is provided for intuitive interrogation of the CPM research landscape.
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Li Y, Du L, Wu C, Yu B, Zhang H, An F. Peptide Sequence-Dominated Enzyme-Responsive Nanoplatform for Anticancer Drug Delivery. Curr Top Med Chem 2019; 19:74-97. [PMID: 30686257 DOI: 10.2174/1568026619666190125144621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2018] [Revised: 11/06/2018] [Accepted: 11/23/2018] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Enzymatic dysregulation in tumor and intracellular microenvironments has made this property
a tremendously promising responsive element for efficient diagnostics, carrier targeting, and drug
release. When combined with nanotechnology, enzyme-responsive drug delivery systems (DDSs) have
achieved substantial advancements. In the first part of this tutorial review, changes in tumor and intracellular
microenvironmental factors, particularly the enzymatic index, are described. Subsequently, the
peptide sequences of various enzyme-triggered nanomaterials are summarized for their uses in various
drug delivery applications. Then, some other enzyme responsive nanostructures are discussed. Finally,
the future opportunities and challenges are discussed. In brief, this review can provide inspiration and
impetus for exploiting more promising internal enzyme stimuli-responsive nanoDDSs for targeted tumor
diagnosis and treatment.
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- Yanan Li
- First Clinical Medical College, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030001, China
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- Institute of Medical Engineering, Department of Biophysics, School of Basic Medical Science, Health Science Center, Xi’an Jiaotong University, No.76 Yanta West Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710061, China
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- Institute of Medical Engineering, Department of Biophysics, School of Basic Medical Science, Health Science Center, Xi’an Jiaotong University, No.76 Yanta West Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710061, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030001, China
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- Institute of Medical Engineering, Department of Biophysics, School of Basic Medical Science, Health Science Center, Xi’an Jiaotong University, No.76 Yanta West Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710061, China
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Injectable thermosensitive hydrogel systems based on functional PEG/PCL block polymer for local drug delivery. J Control Release 2019; 297:60-70. [PMID: 30684513 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2019.01.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 90] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2018] [Revised: 01/03/2019] [Accepted: 01/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Injectable in situ thermosensitive hydrogels have potential applications in tissue engineering and drug delivery. The hydrogel formulations exist as aqueous solutions at room temperature but rapidly solidify into gels at 37 °C in situ, making them highly suitable for administering drugs in a minimally invasive manner to the target organ(s). The hydrogel formed with nanoparticles assembled with amphiphilic polymer blocks of polyethyleneglycol (PEG) and biodegradable polycaprolactone (PCL) have been tested as platforms for targeted and sustained drug delivery, and have shown encouraging results. In this review, we summarize the influence of the molecular weight, PEG/PCL ratio and functional structure of hydrophobic PCL blocks on the critical gelation temperature, gelling behavior and drug release kinetics of the hydrogels. The current studies on the biomedical applications of thermosensitive PEG/PCL hydrogels have also been discussed.
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Liu M, Huang P, Wang W, Feng Z, Zhang J, Deng L, Dong A. An injectable nanocomposite hydrogel co-constructed with gold nanorods and paclitaxel-loaded nanoparticles for local chemo-photothermal synergetic cancer therapy. J Mater Chem B 2019; 7:2667-2677. [DOI: 10.1039/c9tb00120d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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A nanocomposite hydrogel, AuNR/PTXmPECTgel, was fabricated for in situ synergetic chemotherapy and photothermal therapy for tumor inhibition.
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- Meiyan Liu
- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering
- Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (Ministry of Education)
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology
- Tianjin University
- Tianjin 300072
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Biomaterial Research
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering
- Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College
- Tianjin 300192
- China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Biomaterial Research
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering
- Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College
- Tianjin 300192
- China
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering
- Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (Ministry of Education)
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology
- Tianjin University
- Tianjin 300072
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering
- Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (Ministry of Education)
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology
- Tianjin University
- Tianjin 300072
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering
- Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (Ministry of Education)
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology
- Tianjin University
- Tianjin 300072
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering
- Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (Ministry of Education)
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology
- Tianjin University
- Tianjin 300072
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Yuan P, Ruan Z, Li T, Tian Y, Cheng Q, Yan L. Sharp pH-sensitive amphiphilic polypeptide macrophotosensitizer for near infrared imaging-guided photodynamic therapy. NANOMEDICINE-NANOTECHNOLOGY BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE 2019; 15:198-207. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nano.2018.09.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2018] [Revised: 09/19/2018] [Accepted: 09/25/2018] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Yu S, He C, Chen X. Injectable Hydrogels as Unique Platforms for Local Chemotherapeutics-Based Combination Antitumor Therapy. Macromol Biosci 2018; 18:e1800240. [DOI: 10.1002/mabi.201800240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2018] [Revised: 08/15/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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- Shuangjiang Yu
- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials; Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry; Chinese Academy of Sciences; Changchun 130022 China
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials; Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry; Chinese Academy of Sciences; Changchun 130022 China
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials; Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry; Chinese Academy of Sciences; Changchun 130022 China
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Abdullah O, Usman Minhas M, Ahmad M, Ahmad S, Ahmad A. Synthesis of hydrogels for combinatorial delivery of 5-fluorouracil and leucovorin calcium in colon cancer: optimization, in vitro characterization and its toxicological evaluation. Polym Bull (Berl) 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s00289-018-2509-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Rezvan G, Pircheraghi G, Bagheri R. Curcumin incorporated PVA-borax dual delivery hydrogels as potential wound dressing materials-Correlation between viscoelastic properties and curcumin release rate. J Appl Polym Sci 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/app.46734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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- Gelareh Rezvan
- Polymeric Materials Research Group (PMRG), Materials Science and Engineering Department; Sharif University of Technology; P.O. Box: 11365-9466 Tehran Iran
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- Polymeric Materials Research Group (PMRG), Materials Science and Engineering Department; Sharif University of Technology; P.O. Box: 11365-9466 Tehran Iran
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- Polymeric Materials Research Group (PMRG), Materials Science and Engineering Department; Sharif University of Technology; P.O. Box: 11365-9466 Tehran Iran
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Cherukula K, Bae WK, Lee JH, Park IK. Programmed 'triple-mode' anti-tumor therapy: Improving peritoneal retention, tumor penetration and activatable drug release properties for effective inhibition of peritoneal carcinomatosis. Biomaterials 2018; 169:45-60. [PMID: 29631167 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2018.03.051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2017] [Revised: 03/21/2018] [Accepted: 03/29/2018] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Peritoneal carcinomatosis (PC) is a fatal condition arising in the gastrointestinal tract. PC patients administered drugs locally in the tumor region, such as in intraperitoneal chemotherapy (IPCh), suffer from low drug retention time and tumor penetration. Herein, we synthesized a lithocholic acid (LCA)-conjugated disulfide-linked polyethyleneimine (ssPEI) micelle (LAPMi) nanoconstruct by covalently conjugating ssPEI and LCA, thereby forming positive charged nanomicellar structures loaded with paclitaxel (PTX) (LAPMi-PTX) for IPCh. The incorporation of a positive surface charge aided in prolonging the peritoneal retention time, presumably via ascites-induced protein corona formation, and the subsequent size expansion caused resistance against undesired clearance through lymphatic openings. Furthermore, preferential tumor penetration by LAPMi-PTX is attributable to the permeation-enhancing properties of LCA, and the subsequent tumor activatable drug release was induced by the presence of disulfide linkages. By integrating these properties, LAPMi exhibited prolonged peritoneal residence time, enhanced tumor permeation and chemotherapeutic effect evidenced by in vitro, tumor spheroid and in vivo studies. Importantly, our strategy enabled significant PC inhibition and increased the overall survival rate of tumor-bearing mice. In conclusion, we provided a new paradigm of intractable PC treatment by enabling the prolonged residence time of the nanoconstruct, thereby enhancing tumor penetration and anti-tumor therapy.
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- Kondareddy Cherukula
- Department of Biomedical Science and BK21 PLUS Centre for Creative Biomedical Scientists, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju 61469, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Hematology-Oncology, Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital, Hwasun 58128, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital, Chonnam National University Medical School, Hwasun 58128, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Science and BK21 PLUS Centre for Creative Biomedical Scientists, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju 61469, Republic of Korea.
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Barman TK, Kumar M, Chaira T, Dalela M, Gupta D, Jha PK, Yadav AS, Upadhyay DJ, Raj VS, Singh H. In vivo efficacy and pharmacokinetics of bi-aryl oxazolidinone RBx 11760 loaded polylactic acid-polyethylene glycol nanoparticles in mouse hematogenous bronchopneumonia and rat groin abscess caused by Staphylococcus aureus. NANOMEDICINE-NANOTECHNOLOGY BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE 2018. [PMID: 29524496 DOI: 10.1016/j.nano.2018.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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RBx 11760 is a bi-aryl oxazolidinone antibacterial agent active against Staphylococcus aureus but has poor solubility. Here we have encapsulated RBx 11760 in PLA-PEG NPs with an aim to improve physicochemical, pharmacokinetics and in vivo efficacy. The average size and zeta potential of RBx 11760 loaded NPs were found to be 106.4 nm and -22.2 mV, respectively. The absolute size of nanoparticles by HRTEM was found to be approximately 80 nm. In vitro antibacterial agar well diffusion assay showed clear zone of inhibition of bacterial growth. In pharmacokinetic study, nanoparticle showed 4.6-fold and 7-fold increase in AUCinf and half-life, respectively, as compared to free drug. RBx 11760 nanoparticle significantly reduced bacterial counts in lungs and improved the survival rate of immunocompromised mice as compared to free drugs. Thus, RBx 11760 loaded nanoparticles have strong potential to be used as nanomedicine against sensitive and drug resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections.
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- Tarani Kanta Barman
- Center for Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110016, India; Department of Microbiology, Daiichi Sankyo India Pharma Private Limited, Village Sarhaul, Sector-18, Udyog Vihar Industrial Area, Gurgaon 122015, Haryana, India
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- Center for Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110016, India
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- Drug Metabolism & Pharmacokinetics, Daiichi Sankyo India Pharma Private Limited, Village Sarhaul, Sector-18, Udyog Vihar Industrial Area, Gurgaon 122015, Haryana, India
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- Center for Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110016, India
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- Center for Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110016, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Daiichi Sankyo India Pharma Private Limited, Village Sarhaul, Sector-18, Udyog Vihar Industrial Area, Gurgaon 122015, Haryana, India
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- Medicinal Chemistry, Daiichi Sankyo India Pharma Private Limited, Village Sarhaul, Sector-18, Udyog Vihar Industrial Area, Gurgaon 122015, Haryana, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Daiichi Sankyo India Pharma Private Limited, Village Sarhaul, Sector-18, Udyog Vihar Industrial Area, Gurgaon 122015, Haryana, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Daiichi Sankyo India Pharma Private Limited, Village Sarhaul, Sector-18, Udyog Vihar Industrial Area, Gurgaon 122015, Haryana, India.
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- Center for Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110016, India.
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Pugliese E, Coentro JQ, Zeugolis DI. Advancements and Challenges in Multidomain Multicargo Delivery Vehicles. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2018; 30:e1704324. [PMID: 29446161 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201704324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2017] [Revised: 11/05/2017] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Reparative and regenerative processes are well-orchestrated temporal and spatial events that are governed by multiple cells, molecules, signaling pathways, and interactions thereof. Yet again, currently available implantable devices fail largely to recapitulate nature's complexity and sophistication in this regard. Herein, success stories and challenges in the field of layer-by-layer, composite, self-assembly, and core-shell technologies are discussed for the development of multidomain/multicargo delivery vehicles.
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- Eugenia Pugliese
- Regenerative, Modular and Developmental Engineering Laboratory (REMODEL), Biomedical Sciences Building, National University of Ireland Galway (NUI Galway), Ireland
- Science Foundation Ireland (SFI), Centre for Research in Medical Devices (CÚRAM), Biomedical Sciences Building, National University of Ireland Galway (NUI Galway), Ireland
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- Regenerative, Modular and Developmental Engineering Laboratory (REMODEL), Biomedical Sciences Building, National University of Ireland Galway (NUI Galway), Ireland
- Science Foundation Ireland (SFI), Centre for Research in Medical Devices (CÚRAM), Biomedical Sciences Building, National University of Ireland Galway (NUI Galway), Ireland
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- Regenerative, Modular and Developmental Engineering Laboratory (REMODEL), Biomedical Sciences Building, National University of Ireland Galway (NUI Galway), Ireland
- Science Foundation Ireland (SFI), Centre for Research in Medical Devices (CÚRAM), Biomedical Sciences Building, National University of Ireland Galway (NUI Galway), Ireland
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