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de Roode KE, Hashemi K, Verdurmen WPR, Brock R. Tumor-On-A-Chip Models for Predicting In Vivo Nanoparticle Behavior. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2402311. [PMID: 38700060 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202402311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2024] [Indexed: 05/05/2024]
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Nanosized drug formulations are broadly explored for the improvement of cancer therapy. Prediction of in vivo nanoparticle (NP) behavior, however, is challenging, given the complexity of the tumor and its microenvironment. Microfluidic tumor-on-a-chip models are gaining popularity for the in vitro testing of nanoparticle targeting under conditions that simulate the 3D tumor (microenvironment). In this review, following a description of the tumor microenvironment (TME), the state of the art regarding tumor-on-a-chip models for investigating nanoparticle delivery to solid tumors is summarized. The models are classified based on the degree of compartmentalization (single/multi-compartment) and cell composition (tumor only/tumor microenvironment). The physiological relevance of the models is critically evaluated. Overall, microfluidic tumor-on-a-chip models greatly improve the simulation of the TME in comparison to 2D tissue cultures and static 3D spheroid models and contribute to the understanding of nanoparticle behavior. Interestingly, two interrelated aspects have received little attention so far which are the presence and potential impact of a protein corona as well as nanoparticle uptake through phagocytosing cells. A better understanding of their relevance for the predictive capacity of tumor-on-a-chip systems and development of best practices will be a next step for the further refinement of advanced in vitro tumor models.
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- Kim E de Roode
- Department of Medical BioSciences, Radboud University Medical Center, Geert Grooteplein 28, Nijmegen, 6525 GA, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical BioSciences, Radboud University Medical Center, Geert Grooteplein 28, Nijmegen, 6525 GA, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical BioSciences, Radboud University Medical Center, Geert Grooteplein 28, Nijmegen, 6525 GA, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical BioSciences, Radboud University Medical Center, Geert Grooteplein 28, Nijmegen, 6525 GA, The Netherlands
- Department of Medical Biochemistry, College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Arabian Gulf University, Manama, 329, Bahrain
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Kang W, Xu Z, Lu H, Liu S, Li J, Ding C, Lu Y. Advances in biomimetic nanomaterial delivery systems: harnessing nature's inspiration for targeted drug delivery. J Mater Chem B 2024; 12:7001-7019. [PMID: 38919030 DOI: 10.1039/d4tb00565a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/27/2024]
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The properties of nanomaterials make them promising and advantageous for use in drug delivery systems, but challenges arise from the immune system's recognition of exogenous nanoparticles, leading to their clearance and reduced targeting efficiency. Drawing inspiration from nature, this paper explores biomimetic strategies to transform recognizable nanomaterials into a "camouflaged state." The focal point of this paper is the exploration of bionic nanoparticles, with a focus on cell membrane-coated nanoparticles. These biomimetic structures, particularly those mimicking red blood cells (RBCs), white blood cells (WBCs), platelets, and cancer cells, demonstrate enhanced drug delivery efficiency and prolonged circulation. This article underscores the versatility of these biomimetic structures across diverse diseases and explores the use of hybrid cell membrane-coated nanoparticles as a contemporary trend. This review also investigated exosomes and protein bionic nanoparticles, emphasizing their potential for specific targeting, immune evasion, and improved therapeutic outcomes. We expect that this continued development based on biomimetic nanomaterials will contribute to the efficiency and safety of disease treatment.
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- Weiqi Kang
- Guangyuan Central Hospital, Guangyuan 628000, P. R. China.
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- Guangyuan Central Hospital, Guangyuan 628000, P. R. China.
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- Guangyuan Central Hospital, Guangyuan 628000, P. R. China.
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- Guangyuan Central Hospital, Guangyuan 628000, P. R. China.
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P. R. China.
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P. R. China.
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- Guangyuan Central Hospital, Guangyuan 628000, P. R. China.
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Beach M, Nayanathara U, Gao Y, Zhang C, Xiong Y, Wang Y, Such GK. Polymeric Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery. Chem Rev 2024; 124:5505-5616. [PMID: 38626459 PMCID: PMC11086401 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.3c00705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/18/2024]
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The recent emergence of nanomedicine has revolutionized the therapeutic landscape and necessitated the creation of more sophisticated drug delivery systems. Polymeric nanoparticles sit at the forefront of numerous promising drug delivery designs, due to their unmatched control over physiochemical properties such as size, shape, architecture, charge, and surface functionality. Furthermore, polymeric nanoparticles have the ability to navigate various biological barriers to precisely target specific sites within the body, encapsulate a diverse range of therapeutic cargo and efficiently release this cargo in response to internal and external stimuli. However, despite these remarkable advantages, the presence of polymeric nanoparticles in wider clinical application is minimal. This review will provide a comprehensive understanding of polymeric nanoparticles as drug delivery vehicles. The biological barriers affecting drug delivery will be outlined first, followed by a comprehensive description of the various nanoparticle designs and preparation methods, beginning with the polymers on which they are based. The review will meticulously explore the current performance of polymeric nanoparticles against a myriad of diseases including cancer, viral and bacterial infections, before finally evaluating the advantages and crucial challenges that will determine their wider clinical potential in the decades to come.
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- Maximilian
A. Beach
- School
of Chemistry, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia
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- School
of Chemistry, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia
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- School
of Chemistry, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia
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- School
of Chemistry, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia
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- School
of Chemistry, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia
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- School
of Chemistry, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia
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- School
of Chemistry, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia
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Haidar LL, Bilek M, Akhavan B. Surface Bio-engineered Polymeric Nanoparticles. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2310876. [PMID: 38396265 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202310876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2023] [Revised: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
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Surface bio-engineering of polymeric nanoparticles (PNPs) has emerged as a cornerstone in contemporary biomedical research, presenting a transformative avenue that can revolutionize diagnostics, therapies, and drug delivery systems. The approach involves integrating bioactive elements on the surfaces of PNPs, aiming to provide them with functionalities to enable precise, targeted, and favorable interactions with biological components within cellular environments. However, the full potential of surface bio-engineered PNPs in biomedicine is hampered by obstacles, including precise control over surface modifications, stability in biological environments, and lasting targeted interactions with cells or tissues. Concerns like scalability, reproducibility, and long-term safety also impede translation to clinical practice. In this review, these challenges in the context of recent breakthroughs in developing surface-biofunctionalized PNPs for various applications, from biosensing and bioimaging to targeted delivery of therapeutics are discussed. Particular attention is given to bonding mechanisms that underlie the attachment of bioactive moieties to PNP surfaces. The stability and efficacy of surface-bioengineered PNPs are critically reviewed in disease detection, diagnostics, and treatment, both in vitro and in vivo settings. Insights into existing challenges and limitations impeding progress are provided, and a forward-looking discussion on the field's future is presented. The paper concludes with recommendations to accelerate the clinical translation of surface bio-engineered PNPs.
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- Laura Libnan Haidar
- School of Physics, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia
- The University of Sydney Nano Institute, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia
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- School of Physics, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia
- The University of Sydney Nano Institute, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia
- School of Biomedical Engineering, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia
- Charles Perkins Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia
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- School of Physics, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia
- The University of Sydney Nano Institute, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia
- School of Biomedical Engineering, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia
- School of Engineering, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia
- Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI), Precision Medicine Program, New Lambton Heights, NSW, 2305, Australia
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Fattahi N, Gorgannezhad L, Masoule SF, Babanejad N, Ramazani A, Raoufi M, Sharifikolouei E, Foroumadi A, Khoobi M. PEI-based functional materials: Fabrication techniques, properties, and biomedical applications. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 325:103119. [PMID: 38447243 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2024.103119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2023] [Revised: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 02/22/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
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Cationic polymers have recently attracted considerable interest as research breakthroughs for various industrial and biomedical applications. They are particularly interesting due to their highly positive charges, acceptable physicochemical properties, and ability to undergo further modifications, making them attractive candidates for biomedical applications. Polyethyleneimines (PEIs), as the most extensively utilized polymers, are one of the valuable and prominent classes of polycations. Owing to their flexible polymeric chains, broad molecular weight (MW) distribution, and repetitive structural units, their customization for functional composites is more feasible. The specific beneficial attributes of PEIs could be introduced by purposeful functionalization or modification, long service life, biocompatibility, and distinct geometry. Therefore, PEIs have significant potential in biotechnology, medicine, and bioscience. In this review, we present the advances in PEI-based nanomaterials, their transfection efficiency, and their toxicity over the past few years. Furthermore, the potential and suitability of PEIs for various applications are highlighted and discussed in detail. This review aims to inspire readers to investigate innovative approaches for the design and development of next-generation PEI-based nanomaterials possessing cutting-edge functionalities and appealing characteristics.
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- Nadia Fattahi
- Drug Design and Development Research Center, The Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (TIPS), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1417614411, Iran; Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Zanjan, Zanjan 45371-38791, Iran
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- Queensland Micro- and Nanotechnology Centre, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Road, Brisbane, QLD 4111, Australia
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- Drug Design and Development Research Center, The Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (TIPS), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1417614411, Iran
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- College of Pharmacy, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Zanjan, Zanjan 45371-38791, Iran.
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- Nanotechnology Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 13169-43551, Iran
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- Department of Applied Science and Technology, Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca Degli Abruzzi 24, 10129, Turin (TO), Italy
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- Drug Design and Development Research Center, The Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (TIPS), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1417614411, Iran; Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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- Drug Design and Development Research Center, The Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (TIPS), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1417614411, Iran; Department of Radiopharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Davodabadi F, Mirinejad S, Malik S, Dhasmana A, Ulucan-Karnak F, Sargazi S, Sargazi S, Fathi-Karkan S, Rahdar A. Nanotherapeutic approaches for delivery of long non-coding RNAs: an updated review with emphasis on cancer. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:3881-3914. [PMID: 38353296 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr05656b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/16/2024]
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The long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) comprise a wide range of RNA species whose length exceeds 200 nucleotides, which regulate the expression of genes and cellular functions in a wide range of organisms. Several diseases, including malignancy, have been associated with lncRNA dysregulation. Due to their functions in cancer development and progression, lncRNAs have emerged as promising biomarkers and therapeutic targets in cancer diagnosis and treatment. Several studies have investigated the anti-cancer properties of lncRNAs; however, only a few lncRNAs have been found to exhibit tumor suppressor properties. Furthermore, their length and poor stability make them difficult to synthesize. Thus, to overcome the instability of lncRNAs, poor specificity, and their off-target effects, researchers have constructed nanocarriers that encapsulate lncRNAs. Recently, translational medicine research has focused on delivering lncRNAs into tumor cells, including cancer cells, through nano-drug delivery systems in vivo. The developed nanocarriers can protect, target, and release lncRNAs under controlled conditions without appreciable adverse effects. To deliver lncRNAs to cancer cells, various nanocarriers, such as exosomes, microbubbles, polymer nanoparticles, 1,2-dioleyl-3-trimethylammoniumpropane chloride nanocarriers, and virus-like particles, have been successfully developed. Despite this, every nanocarrier has its own advantages and disadvantages when it comes to delivering nucleic acids effectively and safely. This article examines the current status of nanocarriers for lncRNA delivery in cancer therapy, focusing on their potential to enhance cancer treatment.
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- Fatemeh Davodabadi
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Basic Science, Payame Noor University, Tehran, Iran.
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Research Institute of Cellular and Molecular Sciences in Infectious Diseases, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran.
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- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Jharkhand, Ranchi-834002, India.
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- Himalayan School of Biosciences, Swami Rama Himalayan University, Jolly Grant, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, 248140, India.
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Institute of Health Sciences, Ege University, İzmir 35100, Turkey.
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Research Institute of Cellular and Molecular Sciences in Infectious Diseases, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran.
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Research Institute of Cellular and Molecular Sciences in Infectious Diseases, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran.
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran
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- Natural Products and Medicinal Plants Research Center, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnurd, 94531-55166, Iran
- Department of Advanced Sciences and Technologies in Medicine, School of Medicine, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnurd 9414974877, Iran.
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- Department of Physics, University of Zabol, Zabol, P. O. Box. 98613-35856, Iran.
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Leer K, Reichel LS, Kimmig J, Richter F, Hoeppener S, Brendel JC, Zechel S, Schubert US, Traeger A. Optimization of Mixed Micelles Based on Oppositely Charged Block Copolymers by Machine Learning for Application in Gene Delivery. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2306116. [PMID: 37794626 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202306116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2023] [Revised: 09/04/2023] [Indexed: 10/06/2023]
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The COVID-19 mRNA vaccines represent a milestone in developing non-viral gene carriers, and their success highlights the crucial need for continued research in this field to address further challenges. Polymer-based delivery systems are particularly promising due to their versatile chemical structure and convenient adaptability, but struggle with the toxicity-efficiency dilemma. Introducing anionic, hydrophilic, or "stealth" functionalities represents a promising approach to overcome this dilemma in gene delivery. Here, two sets of diblock terpolymers are created comprising hydrophobic poly(n-butyl acrylate) (PnBA), a copolymer segment made of hydrophilic 4-acryloylmorpholine (NAM), and either the cationic 3-guanidinopropyl acrylamide (GPAm) or the 2-carboxyethyl acrylamide (CEAm), which is negatively charged at neutral conditions. These oppositely charged sets of diblocks are co-assembled in different ratios to form mixed micelles. Since this experimental design enables countless mixing possibilities, a machine learning approach is applied to identify an optimal GPAm/CEAm ratio for achieving high transfection efficiency and cell viability with little resource expenses. After two runs, an optimal ratio to overcome the toxicity-efficiency dilemma is identified. The results highlight the remarkable potential of integrating machine learning into polymer chemistry to effectively tackle the enormous number of conceivable combinations for identifying novel and powerful gene transporters.
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- Katharina Leer
- Laboratory of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Humboldtstrasse 10, 07743, Jena, Germany
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- Laboratory of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Humboldtstrasse 10, 07743, Jena, Germany
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- Laboratory of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Humboldtstrasse 10, 07743, Jena, Germany
- Jena Center for Soft Matter (JCSM), Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Philosophenweg 7, 07743, Jena, Germany
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- Laboratory of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Humboldtstrasse 10, 07743, Jena, Germany
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- Laboratory of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Humboldtstrasse 10, 07743, Jena, Germany
- Jena Center for Soft Matter (JCSM), Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Philosophenweg 7, 07743, Jena, Germany
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- Laboratory of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Humboldtstrasse 10, 07743, Jena, Germany
- Jena Center for Soft Matter (JCSM), Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Philosophenweg 7, 07743, Jena, Germany
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- Laboratory of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Humboldtstrasse 10, 07743, Jena, Germany
- Jena Center for Soft Matter (JCSM), Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Philosophenweg 7, 07743, Jena, Germany
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- Laboratory of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Humboldtstrasse 10, 07743, Jena, Germany
- Jena Center for Soft Matter (JCSM), Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Philosophenweg 7, 07743, Jena, Germany
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- Laboratory of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Humboldtstrasse 10, 07743, Jena, Germany
- Jena Center for Soft Matter (JCSM), Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Philosophenweg 7, 07743, Jena, Germany
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Leer K, Reichel LS, Wilhelmi M, Brendel JC, Traeger A. Tailoring Gene Transfer Efficacy through the Arrangement of Cationic and Anionic Blocks in Triblock Copolymer Micelles. ACS Macro Lett 2024:158-165. [PMID: 38230657 PMCID: PMC10883036 DOI: 10.1021/acsmacrolett.3c00633] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2024]
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The arrangement of charged segments in triblock copolymer micelles affects the gene delivery potential of polymeric micelles and can increase the level of gene expression when an anionic segment is incorporated in the outer shell. Triblock copolymers were synthesized by RAFT polymerzation with narrow molar mass distributions and assembled into micelles with a hydrophobic core from poly(n-butyl acrylate). The ionic shell contained either (i) an anionic segment followed by a cationic segment (HAC micelles) or (ii) a cationic block followed by an anionic block (HCA micelles). The pH-responsive anionic block contained 2-carboxyethyl acrylamide (CEAm), while the cationic block comprised 3-guanidinopropyl acrylamide (GPAm). Increasing the molar content of CEAm in HAC and HCA micelles from 6 to 13 mol % improved cytocompatibility and the endosomal escape property, while the HCA micelle with the highest mol % of anionic charges in the outer shell exhibited the highest gene expression. It became evident that improved membrane interaction of the best performing HCA micelle contributed to achieving high gene expression.
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- Katharina Leer
- Laboratory of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Humboldtstrasse 10, 07743 Jena, Germany
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- Laboratory of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Humboldtstrasse 10, 07743 Jena, Germany
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- Laboratory of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Humboldtstrasse 10, 07743 Jena, Germany
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- Laboratory of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Humboldtstrasse 10, 07743 Jena, Germany
- Jena Center for Soft Matter, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Philosophenweg 7, 07743 Jena, Germany
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- Laboratory of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Humboldtstrasse 10, 07743 Jena, Germany
- Jena Center for Soft Matter, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Philosophenweg 7, 07743 Jena, Germany
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Tan KF, In LLA, Vijayaraj Kumar P. Surface Functionalization of Gold Nanoparticles for Targeting the Tumor Microenvironment to Improve Antitumor Efficiency. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2023; 6:2944-2981. [PMID: 37435615 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.3c00202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/13/2023]
Abstract
Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) have undergone significant research for their use in the treatment of cancer. Numerous researchers have established their potent antitumor properties, which have greatly impacted the treatment of cancer. AuNPs have been used in four primary anticancer treatment modalities, namely radiation, photothermal therapy, photodynamic therapy, and chemotherapy. However, the ability of AuNPs to destroy cancer is lacking and can even harm healthy cells without the right direction to transport them to the tumor microenvironment. Consequently, a suitable targeting technique is needed. Based on the distinct features of the human tumor microenvironment, this review discusses four different targeting strategies that target the four key features of the tumor microenvironment, including abnormal vasculature, overexpression of specific receptors, an acidic microenvironment, and a hypoxic microenvironment, to direct surface-functionalized AuNPs to the tumor microenvironment and increase antitumor efficacies. In addition, some current completed or ongoing clinical trials of AuNPs will also be discussed below to further reinforce the concept of using AuNPs in anticancer therapy.
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- Kin Fai Tan
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, UCSI University, No. 1, Jalan Menara Gading, Taman Connaught, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur 56000, Malaysia
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Applied Sciences, UCSI University, Kuala Lumpur 56000, Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, UCSI University, No. 1, Jalan Menara Gading, Taman Connaught, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur 56000, Malaysia
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Shafaei N, Khorshidi S, Karkhaneh A. The immune-stealth polymeric coating on drug delivery nanocarriers: In vitro engineering and in vivo fate. J Biomater Appl 2023:8853282231185352. [PMID: 37480331 DOI: 10.1177/08853282231185352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/24/2023]
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Although essential nanosystems such as nanoparticles and nanocarriers are desirable options for transporting various drug molecules into the biological environment, they rapidly remove from the circulatory system due to their interaction with multiple in vivo barriers, especially the immune barrier, which will result in their short-term effects. In order to improve their effectiveness and durability in the circulatory system, the polymer coatings can use to cover the surface of nanoparticles and nanocarriers to conceal them from the immune system. Due to their different properties (like charge, elasticity, and hydrophilicity/hydrophobicity), these coatings can improve drug delivery nanosystem durability and therapeutic applications. The mentioned coatings have different types and are divided into various categories, such as synthetic polymers, polysaccharides, and zwitterionic polymers. Each of these polymers has unique properties based on its category, origin, and chemical structure that make them suitable for producing stealth drug delivery nanocarriers. In this review article, we have tried to explain the importance of these diverse polymer coatings in determining the fate of drug nanocarriers and then introduced the different types of these coatings and, finally, described various methods that directly and indirectly analyze the nanocoatings to determine the stability of nanoparticles in the body.
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- Nadia Shafaei
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
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Li Z, Zhu H, Liu H, Liu D, Liu J, Jiang J, Zhang Y, Qin Z, Xu Y, Peng Y, Liu B, Long Y. Evolocumab loaded Bio-Liposomes for efficient atherosclerosis therapy. J Nanobiotechnology 2023; 21:158. [PMID: 37208681 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-023-01904-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2023] [Accepted: 04/19/2023] [Indexed: 05/21/2023] Open
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PCSK9, which is closely related to atherosclerosis, is significantly expressed in vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs). Moreover, Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin/Kexin type 9 (PCSK9) mediated phenotypic transformation, abnormal proliferation, and migration of VSMCs play key roles in accelerating atherosclerosis. In this study, by utilizing the significant advantages of nano-materials, a biomimetic nanoliposome loading with Evolocumab (Evol), a PCSK9 inhibitor, was designed to alleviate atherosclerosis. In vitro results showed that (Lipo + M)@E NPs up-regulated the levels of α-SMA and Vimentin, while inhibiting the expression of OPN, which finally result in the inhibition of the phenotypic transition, excessive proliferation, and migration of VSMCs. In addition, the long circulation, excellent targeting, and accumulation performance of (Lipo + M)@E NPs significantly decreased the expression of PCSK9 in serum and VSMCs within the plaque of ApoE-/- mice.
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- Zhenxian Li
- Department of Cardiology, The First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Branch of National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Cardiology, Changsha, 410007, China
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- Department of Pain, The First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410007, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410011, China
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- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, NHC Key Laboratory of Metabolic Cardiovascular Diseases Research, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, 750004, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Branch of National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Cardiology, Changsha, 410007, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Branch of National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Cardiology, Changsha, 410007, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Branch of National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Cardiology, Changsha, 410007, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Branch of National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Cardiology, Changsha, 410007, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Branch of National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Cardiology, Changsha, 410007, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Branch of National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Cardiology, Changsha, 410007, China
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- College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China.
- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, NHC Key Laboratory of Metabolic Cardiovascular Diseases Research, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, 750004, China.
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Branch of National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Cardiology, Changsha, 410007, China.
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Li T, Yu S, Sun B, Li Y, Wang X, Pan Y, Song C, Ren Y, Zhang Z, Grattan KTV, Wu Z, Zhao J. Bioinspired claw-engaged and biolubricated swimming microrobots creating active retention in blood vessels. SCIENCE ADVANCES 2023; 9:eadg4501. [PMID: 37146139 PMCID: PMC10162671 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adg4501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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Swimming microrobots guided in the circulation system offer considerable promise in precision medicine but currently suffer from problems such as limited adhesion to blood vessels, intensive blood flow, and immune system clearance-all reducing the targeted interaction. A swimming microrobot design with clawed geometry, a red blood cell (RBC) membrane-camouflaged surface, and magnetically actuated retention is discussed, allowing better navigation and inspired by the tardigrade's mechanical claw engagement, coupled to an RBC membrane coating, to minimize blood flow impact. Using clinical intravascular optical coherence tomography in vivo, the microrobots' activity and dynamics in a rabbit jugular vein was monitored, illustrating very effective magnetic propulsion, even against a flow of ~2.1 cm/s, comparable with rabbit blood flow characteristics. The equivalent friction coefficient with magnetically actuated retention is elevated ~24-fold, compared to magnetic microspheres, achieving active retention at 3.2 cm/s, for >36 hours, showing considerable promise across biomedical applications.
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- Tianlong Li
- State Key Laboratory of Robotics and System, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Robotics and System, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
- College of Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China
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- Department of Pancreatic and Biliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
- Key Laboratory of Hepatosplenic Surgery (Ministry of Education), the First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150001, China
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- Department of Pancreatic and Biliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
- Key Laboratory of Hepatosplenic Surgery (Ministry of Education), the First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150001, China
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- Department of Pancreatic and Biliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
- Key Laboratory of Hepatosplenic Surgery (Ministry of Education), the First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150001, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Robotics and System, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Robotics and System, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Robotics and System, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Robotics and System, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Robotics and System, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
- School of Science and Technology, University of London, London EC1V 0HB, UK
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- State Key Laboratory of Robotics and System, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
- Key Laboratory of Microsystems and Microstructures Manufacturing (Ministry of Education), Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
- School of Medicine and Health, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Robotics and System, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
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Al-Hetty HRAK, Kadhim MS, Al-Tamimi JHZ, Ahmed NM, Jalil AT, Saleh MM, Kandeel M, Abbas RH. Implications of biomimetic nanocarriers in targeted drug delivery. EMERGENT MATERIALS 2023; 6:1-13. [PMID: 36686331 PMCID: PMC9846706 DOI: 10.1007/s42247-023-00453-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2022] [Accepted: 01/04/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
Abstract
Nanomaterials and nanostructures have shown fascinating performances in various biomedicine fields, from cosmetic to cancer diagnosis and therapy. Engineered nanomaterials can encapsulate both lipophilic and hydrophilic substances/drugs to eliminate their limitations in the free forms, such as low bioavailability, multiple drug administration, off-target effects, and various side effects. Moreover, it is possible to deliver the loaded cargo to the desired site of action using engineered nanomaterials. One approach that has made nanocarriers more sophisticated is the "biomimetic" concept. In this scenario, biomolecules (e.g., natural proteins, peptides, phospholipids, cell membranes) are used as building blocks to construct nanocarriers and/or modify agents. For instance, it has been reported that specific cells tend to migrate to a particular site during specific circumstances (e.g., inflammation, tumor formation). Employing the cell membrane of these cells as a coating for nanocarriers confers practical targeting approaches. Accordingly, we introduce the biomimetic concept in the current study, review the recent studies, challenge the issues, and provide practical solutions.
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- Department of Prevention Dentistry, Al-Rafidain University College, Baghdad, Iraq
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- College of Dentistry, National University of Science and Technology, Dhi Qar, Iraq
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- Medical Laboratories Techniques Department, Al-Mustaqbal University College, Babylon, Hilla 51001 Iraq
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- Department of Biophysics, College of Applied Sciences, University of Anbar, Ramadi, Iraq
- Medical Laboratory Technology Department, College of Medical Technology, The Islamic University, Najaf, Iraq
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, King Faisal University, Al-Hofuf, Al-Ahsa, 31982 Saudi Arabia
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kafrelshikh University, Kafrelshikh, 33516 Egypt
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- Communication Technical Engineering, Collage of Technical Engineering, Al-Farahidi University, Baghdad, Iraq
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Bai X, Smith ZL, Wang Y, Butterworth S, Tirella A. Sustained Drug Release from Smart Nanoparticles in Cancer Therapy: A Comprehensive Review. MICROMACHINES 2022; 13:mi13101623. [PMID: 36295976 PMCID: PMC9611581 DOI: 10.3390/mi13101623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2022] [Revised: 09/22/2022] [Accepted: 09/22/2022] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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Although nanomedicine has been highly investigated for cancer treatment over the past decades, only a few nanomedicines are currently approved and in the market; making this field poorly represented in clinical applications. Key research gaps that require optimization to successfully translate the use of nanomedicines have been identified, but not addressed; among these, the lack of control of the release pattern of therapeutics is the most important. To solve these issues with currently used nanomedicines (e.g., burst release, systemic release), different strategies for the design and manufacturing of nanomedicines allowing for better control over the therapeutic release, are currently being investigated. The inclusion of stimuli-responsive properties and prolonged drug release have been identified as effective approaches to include in nanomedicine, and are discussed in this paper. Recently, smart sustained release nanoparticles have been successfully designed to safely and efficiently deliver therapeutics with different kinetic profiles, making them promising for many drug delivery applications and in specific for cancer treatment. In this review, the state-of-the-art of smart sustained release nanoparticles is discussed, focusing on the design strategies and performances of polymeric nanotechnologies. A complete list of nanomedicines currently tested in clinical trials and approved nanomedicines for cancer treatment is presented, critically discussing advantages and limitations with respect to the newly developed nanotechnologies and manufacturing methods. By the presented discussion and the highlight of nanomedicine design criteria and current limitations, this review paper could be of high interest to identify key features for the design of release-controlled nanomedicine for cancer treatment.
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- Xue Bai
- Division of Pharmacy and Optometry, School of Health Science, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PT, UK
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- Division of Pharmacy and Optometry, School of Health Science, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PT, UK
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- Division of Pharmacy and Optometry, School of Health Science, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PT, UK
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- Division of Pharmacy and Optometry, School of Health Science, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PT, UK
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- Division of Pharmacy and Optometry, School of Health Science, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PT, UK
- BIOtech-Center for Biomedical Technologies, Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Trento, Via delle Regole 101, 38123 Trento, Italy
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Liang L, Cen H, Huang J, Qin A, Xu W, Wang S, Chen Z, Tan L, Zhang Q, Yu X, Yang X, Zhang L. The reversion of DNA methylation-induced miRNA silence via biomimetic nanoparticles-mediated gene delivery for efficient lung adenocarcinoma therapy. Mol Cancer 2022; 21:186. [PMID: 36171576 PMCID: PMC9516831 DOI: 10.1186/s12943-022-01651-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2022] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background Lung cancer is one of the fatal cancers worldwide, and over 60% of patients are lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD). Our clinical data demonstrated that DNA methylation of the promoter region of miR-126-3p was upregulated, which led to the decreased expression of miR-126-3p in 67 cases of lung cancer tissues, implying that miR-126-3p acted as a tumor suppressor. Transduction of miR-126-3p is a potential therapeutic strategy for treating LUAD, yet the physiological environment and properties of miRNA challenge current transduction approaches. Methods We evaluated the expression of miR-126-3p in 67 pairs of lung cancer tissues and the corresponding adjacent non-tumorous tissues by Reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR). The relationship between the overall survival of lung cancer patients and miR-126-3p was analyzed by the Cancer Genome Atlas cohort database (Oncolnc, http://www.oncolnc.org). We analyzed DNA methylation Methylation-specific PCR (MSP) analysis. To determine whether ADAM9 is the direct target of miR-126-3p, we performed the 3′-UTR luciferase reporter assay. The protein levels in the cells or tissues were evaluated with western blotting (WB) analysis. The biodistribution of nanoparticles were monitored by in vivo tracking system. Results We describe the development of novel stealth and matrix metalloproteinase 2 (MMP2)-activated biomimetic nanoparticles, which are constructed using MMP2-responsive peptides to bind the miR-126-3p (known as MAIN), and further camouflaged with red blood cell (RBC) membranes (hence named REMAIN). REMAIN was able to effectively transduce miRNA into lung cancer cells and release them via MMP2 responsiveness. Additionally, REMAIN possessed the advantages of the natural RBC membrane, including extended circulation time, lower toxicity, better biocompatibility, and immune escape. Moreover, in vitro and in vivo results demonstrated that REMAIN effectively induced apoptosis of lung cancer cells and inhibited LUAD development and progression by targeting ADAM9. Conclusion The novel style of stealth and MMP2-activated biomimetic nanoparticles show great potential in miRNA delivery. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12943-022-01651-4.
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- Lu Liang
- Guangzhou Municipal and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology, the NMPA and State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 511436, China
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- Guangzhou Municipal and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology, the NMPA and State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 511436, China
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- Guangzhou Municipal and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology, the NMPA and State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 511436, China.,Department of Cardiovascular Disease, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510150, China
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- Guangzhou Municipal and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology, the NMPA and State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 511436, China
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- Guangzhou Municipal and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology, the NMPA and State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 511436, China
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- Department of Preventive Dentistry, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative Medicine, Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, 510182, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Affiliated Cancer Hospital & Institute of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510095, China
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- Guangzhou Municipal and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology, the NMPA and State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 511436, China
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- Guangzhou Municipal and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology, the NMPA and State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 511436, China
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- Guangzhou Municipal and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology, the NMPA and State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 511436, China.
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- Guangzhou Municipal and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology, the NMPA and State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 511436, China.
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- Guangzhou Municipal and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology, the NMPA and State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 511436, China.
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Martínez-Negro M, Russo D, Prévost S, Teixeira J, Morsbach S, Landfester K. Poly(ethylene glycol)-Based Surfactant Reduces the Conformational Change of Adsorbed Proteins on Nanoparticles. Biomacromolecules 2022; 23:4282-4288. [PMID: 36083699 PMCID: PMC9554902 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.2c00744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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When in contact with a biological medium, the surfaces
of nanoparticles
are usually covered by proteins. In this regard, it was found that
poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) promotes the “stealth effect”.
This implies a reduction of unspecific protein adsorption and cellular
uptake. Although information about the PEG–protein interaction
was reported, more accurate and sophisticated structure and dynamics
analyses are needed to understand the interaction processes in detail.
This work studies the PEG–protein interaction using model nanoparticles
stabilized either by the PEG-based surfactant Lutensol AT50 or sodium
dodecyl sulfate. The interaction with human serum albumin was studied
using neutron scattering techniques. The parameters obtained by small-angle
neutron scattering yielded information about the adsorbed protein
layer thickness. Protein structure changes were detected via differential
scanning fluorimetry and elastic neutron scattering. This combination
gives a better insight into the PEG–protein interaction, contributing
to the design of nanomaterials for medical applications.
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- María Martínez-Negro
- Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Ackermannweg 10, 55128 Mainz, Germany
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- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (Instituto Officina dei Materiali) and INSIDE@ILL c/o Institut Laue-Langevin, 38042 Grenoble, France
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- Université Paris-Saclay, Laboratoire Léon-Brillouin, UMR12 CEA-CNRS, CEA-Saclay, F-91191 Gif-sur-Yvette CEDEX, France
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- Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Ackermannweg 10, 55128 Mainz, Germany
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- Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Ackermannweg 10, 55128 Mainz, Germany
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Yu B, Shen Y, Zhang X, Ding L, Meng Z, Wang X, Han M, Guo Y, Wang X. Poly(methacrylate citric acid) as a Dual Functional Carrier for Tumor Therapy. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14091765. [PMID: 36145512 PMCID: PMC9506429 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14091765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2022] [Revised: 08/11/2022] [Accepted: 08/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Owing to its pH-sensitive property and chelating Cu2+ effect, poly(methacrylate citric acid) (PCA) can be utilized as a dual functional nanocarrier to construct a nanodelivery system. Negatively charged carboxyl groups can interact with positively charged antineoplastic drugs through electrostatic interaction to form stable drug nanoparticles (NPs). Through drug experimental screening, doxorubicin (DOX) was selected as the model drug, PCA/DOX NPs with a diameter of 84 nm were prepared, and the drug-loading content was 68.3%. PCA/DOX NPs maintained good stability and a sustained release profile. Cell experiments presented that PCA/DOX NPs could inhibit effectively the growth of 4T1 cells; the IC50 value was decreased by approximately 15-fold after incubation for 72 h. The cytotoxicity toward H9C2 was decreased significantly. Moreover, based on its ability to efficiently adsorb copper ions, PCA showed good vascular growth inhibition effect in vitro. Furthermore, animal experiments showed that PCA/DOX NPs presented stronger anticancer effects than DOX; the tumor inhibition rate was increased by 1.5-fold. Myocardial toxicity experiments also confirmed that PCA reduced the cardiotoxicity of DOX. In summary, PCA/DOX NPs show good antitumor efficacy and low toxicity, and have good potential for clinical application.
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- Bo Yu
- Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, No. 151, Malianwa North Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100193, China
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- Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, No. 151, Malianwa North Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100193, China
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- Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, No. 151, Malianwa North Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100193, China
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- Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, No. 151, Malianwa North Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100193, China
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- Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, No. 151, Malianwa North Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100193, China
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- Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, No. 151, Malianwa North Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100193, China
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- Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, No. 151, Malianwa North Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100193, China
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- Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, No. 151, Malianwa North Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100193, China
- Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Resources Utilization of Chinese Herbal Medicine, Ministry of Education, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100094, China
- Key Laboratory of New Drug Discovery Based on Classic Chinese Medicine Prescription, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, No. 151, Malianwa North Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100193, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Innovative Drug Discovery of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Natural Medicine) and Translational Medicine, No. 151, Malianwa North Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100193, China
- Correspondence: (Y.G.); (X.W.)
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- Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, No. 151, Malianwa North Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100193, China
- Correspondence: (Y.G.); (X.W.)
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Solomun JI, Martin L, Mapfumo P, Moek E, Amro E, Becker F, Tuempel S, Hoeppener S, Rudolph KL, Traeger A. pH-sensitive packaging of cationic particles by an anionic block copolymer shell. J Nanobiotechnology 2022; 20:336. [PMID: 35842657 PMCID: PMC9287721 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-022-01528-0] [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: 07/08/2021] [Accepted: 06/28/2022] [Indexed: 03/26/2024] Open
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Cationic non-viral vectors show great potential to introduce genetic material into cells, due to their ability to transport large amounts of genetic material and their high synthetic versatility. However, designing materials that are effective without showing toxic effects or undergoing non-specific interactions when applied systemically remains a challenge. The introduction of shielding polymers such as polyethylene glycol (PEG) can enhance biocompatibility and circulation time, however, often impairs transfection efficiency. Herein, a multicomponent polymer system is introduced, based on cationic and hydrophobic particles (P(nBMA46-co-MMA47-co-DMAEMA90), (PBMD)) with high delivery performance and a pH-responsive block copolymer (poly((N-acryloylmorpholine)-b-(2-(carboxy)ethyl acrylamide)) (P(NAM72-b-CEAm74), PNC)) as shielding system, with PNAM as alternative to PEG. The pH-sensitive polymer design promotes biocompatibility and excellent stability at extracellular conditions (pH 7.4) and also allows endosomal escape and thus high transfection efficiency under acidic conditions. PNC shielded particles are below 200 nm in diameter and showed stable pDNA complexation. Further, interaction with human erythrocytes at extracellular conditions (pH 7.4) was prevented, while acidic conditions (pH 6) enabled membrane leakage. The particles demonstrate transfection in adherent (HEK293T) as well as difficult-to-transfect suspension cells (K-562), with comparable or superior efficiency compared to commercial linear poly(ethylenimine) (LPEI). Besides, the toxicity of PNC-shielded particles was significantly minimized, in particular in K-562 cells and erythrocytes. In addition, a pilot in vivo experiment on bone marrow blood cells of mice that were injected with PNC-shielded particles, revealed slightly enhanced cell transfection in comparison to naked pDNA. This study demonstrates the applicability of cationic hydrophobic polymers for transfection of adherent and suspension cells in culture as well as in vivo by co-formulation with pH-responsive shielding polymers, without substantially compromising transfection performance.
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- Jana I Solomun
- Laboratory of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry (IOMC), Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Humboldtstrasse 10, 07743, Jena, Germany
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- Laboratory of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry (IOMC), Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Humboldtstrasse 10, 07743, Jena, Germany
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- Laboratory of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry (IOMC), Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Humboldtstrasse 10, 07743, Jena, Germany
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- Laboratory of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry (IOMC), Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Humboldtstrasse 10, 07743, Jena, Germany
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- Leibniz Institute on Aging - Fritz Lipmann Institute (FLI), Beutenbergstraße 11, 07745, Jena, Germany
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- Leibniz Institute on Aging - Fritz Lipmann Institute (FLI), Beutenbergstraße 11, 07745, Jena, Germany
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- Leibniz Institute on Aging - Fritz Lipmann Institute (FLI), Beutenbergstraße 11, 07745, Jena, Germany
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- Laboratory of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry (IOMC), Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Humboldtstrasse 10, 07743, Jena, Germany.,Jena Center for Soft Matter (JCSM), Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Philosophenweg 7, 07743, Jena, Germany
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- Leibniz Institute on Aging - Fritz Lipmann Institute (FLI), Beutenbergstraße 11, 07745, Jena, Germany
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- Laboratory of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry (IOMC), Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Humboldtstrasse 10, 07743, Jena, Germany. .,Jena Center for Soft Matter (JCSM), Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Philosophenweg 7, 07743, Jena, Germany.
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Qin A, Chen S, Li S, Li Q, Huang X, Xia L, Lin Y, Shen A, Xiang AP, Zhang L. Artificial stem cells mediated inflammation-tropic delivery of antiviral drugs for pneumonia treatment. J Nanobiotechnology 2022; 20:335. [PMID: 35842662 PMCID: PMC9287715 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-022-01547-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2021] [Accepted: 07/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Cytomegalovirus (CMV) pneumonia is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in immunodeficiency individuals, including transplant recipients and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome patients. Antiviral drugs ganciclovir (GCV) and phosphonoformate (PFA) are first-line agents for pneumonia caused by herpesvirus infection. However, the therapy suffers from various limitations such as low efficiency, drug resistance, toxicity, and lack of specificity. Methods The antiviral drugs GCV and PFA were loaded into the pH-responsive nanoparticles fabricated by poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) and 1,2-dioleoyl-3-trimethylammonium-propane (DOTAP), and further coated with cell membranes derived from bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells to form artificial stem cells, namely MPDGP. We evaluated the viral suppression effects of MPDGP in vitro and in vivo. Results MPDGP showed significant inflammation tropism and efficient suppression of viral replication and virus infection-associated inflammation in the CMV-induced pneumonia model. The synergistic effects of the combination of viral DNA elongation inhibitor GCV and viral DNA polymerase inhibitor PFA on suppressing the inflammation efficiently. Conclusion The present study develops a novel therapeutic intervention using artificial stem cells to deliver antiviral drugs at inflammatory sites, which shows great potential for the targeted treatment of pneumonia. To our best knowledge, we are the first to fabricate this kind of artificial stem cell to deliver antiviral drugs for pneumonia treatment. Graphical Abstract ![]()
Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12951-022-01547-x.
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- Aiping Qin
- Key Laboratory of Molecular Target and Clinical Pharmacology and the State and NMPA Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Third and The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 511436, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Target and Clinical Pharmacology and the State and NMPA Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Third and The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 511436, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Target and Clinical Pharmacology and the State and NMPA Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Third and The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 511436, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, Guangdong, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Target and Clinical Pharmacology and the State and NMPA Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Third and The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 511436, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Target and Clinical Pharmacology and the State and NMPA Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Third and The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 511436, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Target and Clinical Pharmacology and the State and NMPA Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Third and The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 511436, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Target and Clinical Pharmacology and the State and NMPA Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Third and The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 511436, People's Republic of China.
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- Center for Stem Cell Biology and Tissue Engineering, Key Laboratory for Stem Cells and Tissue Engineering, Ministry of Education, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Target and Clinical Pharmacology and the State and NMPA Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Third and The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 511436, People's Republic of China.
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Yu B, Xue X, Yin Z, Cao L, Li M, Huang J. Engineered Cell Membrane-Derived Nanocarriers: The Enhanced Delivery System for Therapeutic Applications. Front Cell Dev Biol 2022; 10:844050. [PMID: 35295856 PMCID: PMC8918578 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2022.844050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2022] [Accepted: 02/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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There has been a rapid development of biomimetic platforms using cell membranes as nanocarriers to camouflage nanoparticles for enhancing bio-interfacial capabilities. Various sources of cell membranes have been explored for natural functions such as circulation and targeting effect. Biomedical applications of cell membranes-based delivery systems are expanding from cancer to multiple diseases. However, the natural properties of cell membranes are still far from achieving desired functions and effects as a nanocarrier platform for various diseases. To obtain multi-functionality and multitasking in complex biological systems, various functionalized modifications of cell membranes are being developed based on physical, chemical, and biological methods. Notably, many research opportunities have been initiated at the interface of multi-technologies and cell membranes, opening a promising frontier in therapeutic applications. Herein, the current exploration of natural cell membrane functionality, the design principles for engineered cell membrane-based delivery systems, and the disease applications are reviewed, with a special focus on the emerging strategies in engineering approaches.
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- Biao Yu
- The Second Affiliated Hospital, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
- School of Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Zhongye Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Luodian Hospital, Shanghai, China
- Department of Orthopedics, Luodian Hospital, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Neurology, Wenzhou Central Hospital, Wenzhou, China
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Tang H, Xue Y, Li B, Xu X, Zhang F, Guo J, Li Q, Yuan T, Chen Y, Pan Y, Ping Y, Li D. Membrane-camouflaged supramolecular nanoparticles for co-delivery of chemotherapeutic and molecular-targeted drugs with siRNA against patient-derived pancreatic carcinoma. Acta Pharm Sin B 2022; 12:3410-3426. [PMID: 35967289 PMCID: PMC9366227 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsb.2022.02.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2021] [Revised: 01/16/2022] [Accepted: 01/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
Abstract
Pancreatic cancer remains one of the most lethal malignancies worldwide. The combination of the first-line standard agent gemcitabine (GEM) with the molecular-targeted drug erlotinib (Er) has emerged as a promising strategy for pancreatic cancer treatment. However, the clinical benefit from this combination is still far from satisfactory due to the unfavorable drug antagonism and the fibrotic tumor microenvironment. Herein, we propose a membrane-camouflaged dual stimuli-responsive delivery system for the co-delivery of GEM and Er into pancreatic cancer cells and tissues to block the antagonism, as well as reshapes profibrotic tumor microenvironment via simultaneous delivery of small interference RNA (siRNA) for synergistic pancreatic cancer treatment. This “all-in-one” delivery system exhibits sensitive GSH and pH-dependent drug release profiles and enhances the inhibitory effects on the proliferation and migration of tumor cells in vitro. Excitingly, the systemic injection of such a biomimetic drug co-delivery system not only resulted in superior inhibitory effects against orthotopic pancreatic tumor and patient-derived tumor (PDX), but also greatly extended the survival rate of tumor-bearing mice. Our findings provide a promising therapeutic strategy against pancreatic cancer through the enhanced synergistic effect of target therapy, chemotherapy and anti-fibrotic therapy, which represents an appealing way for pancreatic cancer treatment.
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- Honglin Tang
- Department of Medical Oncology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
- Corresponding authors.
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310003, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
- Corresponding authors.
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
- Corresponding authors.
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Xie B, Du K, Huang F, Lin Z, Wu L. Cationic Nanomaterials for Autoimmune Diseases Therapy. Front Pharmacol 2022; 12:762362. [PMID: 35126109 PMCID: PMC8813968 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.762362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2021] [Accepted: 12/30/2021] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
Abstract
Cationic nanomaterials are defined as nanoscale structures smaller than 100 nm bearing positive charges. They have been investigated to apply to many aspects including clinical diagnosis, gene delivery, drug delivery, and tissue engineering for years. Recently, a novel concept has been made to use cationic nanomaterials as cell-free nucleic acid scavengers and inhibits the inflammatory responses in autoimmune diseases. Here, we highlighted different types of cationic materials which have the potential for autoimmune disease treatment and reviewed the strategy for autoimmune diseases therapy based on cationic nanoparticles. This review will also demonstrate the challenges and possible solutions that are encountered during the development of cationic materials-based therapeutics for autoimmune diseases.
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- Baozhao Xie
- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, the 7th Affiliated Hospital, Guang Xi Medical University, Wuzhou, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Center for Chemical Biology and Drug Discovery, Guangzhou Institute of Biomedicine and Health, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Center for Chemical Biology and Drug Discovery, Guangzhou Institute of Biomedicine and Health, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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Huang C, Guan X, Lin H, Liang L, Miao Y, Wu Y, Bao H, Wu X, Shen A, Wei M, Huang J. Efficient Photoacoustic Imaging With Biomimetic Mesoporous Silica-Based Nanoparticles. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2021; 9:762956. [PMID: 34917596 PMCID: PMC8669651 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2021.762956] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2021] [Accepted: 11/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Indocyanine green (ICG), a near-infrared (NIR) fluorescent dye approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has been extensively used as a photoacoustic (PA) probe for PA imaging. However, its practical application is limited by poor photostability in water, rapid body clearance, and non-specificity. Herein, we fabricated a novel biomimetic nanoprobe by coating ICG-loaded mesoporous silica nanoparticles with the cancer cell membrane (namely, CMI) for PA imaging. This probe exhibited good dispersion, large loading efficiency, good biocompatibility, and homologous targeting ability to Hela cells in vitro. Furthermore, the in vivo and ex vivo PA imaging on Hela tumor-bearing nude mice demonstrated that CMI could accumulate in tumor tissue and display a superior PA imaging efficacy compared with free ICG. All these results demonstrated that CMI might be a promising contrast agent for PA imaging of cervical carcinoma.
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- Chuangjia Huang
- Department of Cardiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Molecular Target and Clinical Pharmacology and the State and NMPA Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Molecular Target and Clinical Pharmacology and the State and NMPA Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Oncology, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Foshan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Molecular Target and Clinical Pharmacology and the State and NMPA Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Molecular Target and Clinical Pharmacology and the State and NMPA Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Medicine, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital and Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Medicine, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital and Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Molecular Target and Clinical Pharmacology and the State and NMPA Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Molecular Target and Clinical Pharmacology and the State and NMPA Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Molecular Target and Clinical Pharmacology and the State and NMPA Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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Richter F, Leer K, Martin L, Mapfumo P, Solomun JI, Kuchenbrod MT, Hoeppener S, Brendel JC, Traeger A. The impact of anionic polymers on gene delivery: how composition and assembly help evading the toxicity-efficiency dilemma. J Nanobiotechnology 2021; 19:292. [PMID: 34579715 PMCID: PMC8477462 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-021-00994-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2021] [Accepted: 08/10/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
Abstract
Cationic polymers have been widely studied for non-viral gene delivery due to their ability to bind genetic material and to interact with cellular membranes. However, their charged nature carries the risk of increased cytotoxicity and interaction with serum proteins, limiting their potential in vivo application. Therefore, hydrophilic or anionic shielding polymers are applied to counteract these effects. Herein, a series of micelle-forming and micelle-shielding polymers were synthesized via RAFT polymerization. The copolymer poly[(n-butyl acrylate)-b-(2-(dimethyl amino)ethyl acrylamide)] (P(nBA-b-DMAEAm)) was assembled into cationic micelles and different shielding polymers were applied, i.e., poly(acrylic acid) (PAA), poly(4-acryloyl morpholine) (PNAM) or P(NAM-b-AA) block copolymer. These systems were compared to a triblock terpolymer micelle comprising PAA as the middle block. The assemblies were investigated regarding their morphology, interaction with pDNA, cytotoxicity, transfection efficiency, polyplex uptake and endosomal escape. The naked cationic micelle exhibited superior transfection efficiency, but increased cytotoxicity. The addition of shielding polymers led to reduced toxicity. In particular, the triblock terpolymer micelle convinced with high cell viability and no significant loss in efficiency. The highest shielding effect was achieved by layering micelles with P(NAM-b-AA) supporting the colloidal stability at neutral zeta potential and completely restoring cell viability while maintaining moderate transfection efficiencies. The high potential of this micelle-layer-combination for gene delivery was illustrated for the first time.
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- Friederike Richter
- Laboratory of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry (IOMC), Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Humboldtstrasse 10, 07743, Jena, Germany
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- Laboratory of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry (IOMC), Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Humboldtstrasse 10, 07743, Jena, Germany
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- Laboratory of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry (IOMC), Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Humboldtstrasse 10, 07743, Jena, Germany
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- Laboratory of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry (IOMC), Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Humboldtstrasse 10, 07743, Jena, Germany
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- Laboratory of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry (IOMC), Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Humboldtstrasse 10, 07743, Jena, Germany
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- Laboratory of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry (IOMC), Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Humboldtstrasse 10, 07743, Jena, Germany
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- Laboratory of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry (IOMC), Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Humboldtstrasse 10, 07743, Jena, Germany
- Jena Center for Soft Matter (JCSM), Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Philosophenweg 7, 07743, Jena, Germany
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- Laboratory of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry (IOMC), Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Humboldtstrasse 10, 07743, Jena, Germany
- Jena Center for Soft Matter (JCSM), Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Philosophenweg 7, 07743, Jena, Germany
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- Laboratory of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry (IOMC), Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Humboldtstrasse 10, 07743, Jena, Germany.
- Jena Center for Soft Matter (JCSM), Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Philosophenweg 7, 07743, Jena, Germany.
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Preparation and Characterization of Anti-Cancer Crystal Drugs Based on Erythrocyte Membrane Nanoplatform. NANOMATERIALS 2021; 11:nano11102513. [PMID: 34684953 PMCID: PMC8540031 DOI: 10.3390/nano11102513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2021] [Revised: 09/21/2021] [Accepted: 09/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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The simple and functional modification of the nanoparticle’s surface is used to efficiently deliver chemotherapeutic drugs for anti-cancer treatment. Here, we construct a nanocrystalline drug delivery system with doxorubicin wrapped in red blood cell membranes for the treatment of mouse breast cancer models. Compared with traditional free drug treatments, the biodegradable natural red blood cell membrane is combined with pure crystalline drugs. The nanoparticles obtained by the preparation method have superior properties, such as good stability, significantly delaying the release of drugs and enhancing the inhibitory effect on tumor cells. This study shows that the design of RBC as an outsourced drug delivery system provides a promising foundation for the continued development, clinical trials, and nanomedicine research of anti-cancer drug nanocarriers in the future.
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Lin Y, Li S, Xiao Z, Chen S, Yang L, Peng Q, Li H, Fu J, Yu X, Zhang L. Epigenetic inhibition assisted chemotherapeutic treatment of lung cancer based on artificial exosomes. Pharmacol Res 2021; 171:105787. [PMID: 34314859 DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2021.105787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2021] [Revised: 07/12/2021] [Accepted: 07/22/2021] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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We adopted a novel strategy by combining histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitors with traditional chemotherapeutics to treat solid tumors. However, chemotherapeutics often have a narrow therapeutic index and need multiple administrations with undesired side effects that lead to the intolerance. To reduce the non-specificity of chemotherapeutics, targeted therapy was introduced to restrict such agents in the tumor with minimum effects on other tissues. We developed bioinspired artificial exosomes (AE), which enabled to deliver chemotherapeutics to the tumors effectively after systemic administration. AE were produced by incorporating membrane proteins from cancer cells into phospholipid liposomes that mimicked the plasma membrane. The synthesized AE were used for the delivery of broad-spectrum chemotherapeutic doxorubicin (DOX) and vorinostat (SAHA), an epigenetic inhibitor. The combination of DOX and SAHA showed synergistic effects on suppressing non-small cell lung cancer cells and xenograft tumors without apparent adverse effects. AE facilitated the delivery of drugs to tumor tissue and extended the retention time of drugs within tumors. Taken together, these studies suggest that the bioengineered artificial exosomes may serve as novel delivery strategy for chemotherapeutics to treat non-small cell lung cancer.
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- Yinshan Lin
- The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology and The State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 511436, PR China
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- The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology and The State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 511436, PR China
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- The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology and The State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 511436, PR China
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- The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology and The State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 511436, PR China
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- The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology and The State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 511436, PR China
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- The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology and The State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 511436, PR China
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- The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology and The State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 511436, PR China
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- The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology and The State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 511436, PR China.
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- The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology and The State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 511436, PR China.
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- The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology and The State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 511436, PR China.
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Ak G. Covalently coupling doxorubicin to polymeric nanoparticles as potential inhaler therapy: in vitro studies. Pharm Dev Technol 2021; 26:890-898. [PMID: 34256658 DOI: 10.1080/10837450.2021.1950187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Lung cancer is the most commonly diagnosed type of cancer worldwide, non-small cell lung cancer accounts for most lung cancers. Doxorubicin is a widely used chemotherapy agent in lung cancer. However, the drug has several undesirable side effects. Here, doxorubicin coupled PEGylated mucoadhesive nanoparticles were designed as a doxorubicin delivery system for pH-triggered release in lung cancer therapy through inhaler administration. Firstly, alginate/chitosan nanoparticles were developed at optimum conditions. Then, PEG diacid bound to structures for doxorubicin binding and providing steric hindrance for phagocytosis. Doxorubicin was linked via an acid-labile amide bond to PEGylated nanoparticles and 444.3 ± 9.2 µg doxorubicin was loaded per mg nanoparticle. Doxorubicin coupled PEG diacid linked alginate/chitosan nanoparticles were checked with FTIR. Hydrodynamic diameter and zeta potential of nanoparticles were measured as 205.7 ± 15.0 nm and -25.17 ± 2.67 mV. The morphology of nanoparticles was evaluated as nearly spherical. Drug release studies were performed both in physiological and acidic media. The drug release from nanoparticles reached 23.6% (pH 5.5) and 18% (pH 7.4) within 48 h. The cytotoxicity experiments were done using A549-luc-C8 cells, also statistical analyzes were carried out. The MTT results indicated the designed drug delivery system possessed anti-tumor efficacy for non-small cell lung cancer therapy.
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- Güliz Ak
- Faculty of Science, Biochemistry Department, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey
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Deng X, Zhao J, Liu K, Wu C, Liang F. Stealth PEGylated chitosan polyelectrolyte complex nanoparticles as drug delivery carrier. JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE-POLYMER EDITION 2021; 32:1387-1405. [PMID: 33863271 DOI: 10.1080/09205063.2021.1918043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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PEGylated stealth nanoparticles have emerged as promising drug delivery carrier for cancer therapy. In this study, natural polycationic chitosan was grafted with poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) to improve the water-solubility and long-circulation. Then PEGylated chitosan nanoparticles were formed by electrostatic interaction between sulfonic acid group of anionic functional polymer and protic amino group of PEGylated chitosan, using polyelectrolyte complex method. Effects of various factors on particle size and distribution, and the stability, biocompatibility, long-circulation ability were investigated. The results showed that when the concentration of PEGylated chitosan and anionic polymer was 0.20 mg/mL, pH of PEGylated chitosan was 5.0, pH of polymer was 5.5 and molar ratio (S/N) was 0.83, particle size of the prepared nanoparticles was 261.2 ± 5.5 nm with pdI of 0.070. Nanoparticles were relatively stable for more than 4 days under pH < 7.0 and normal saline conditions. The results of cytotoxicity experiments showed that the toxicity of PEGylated chitosan nanoparticles was greatly reduced, which met the basic requirements of biomedical materials. The cellular uptake efficiency of PEGylated chitosan nanoparticles was about 4 times lower than that of conventional chitosan nanoparticles, which indicated long circulation time of PEGylated chitosan nanoparticles in the blood. It was expected that this kind of stealth nanoparticles would have a broad application prospect in the field of drug delivery system.
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- Xingyue Deng
- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Xi'an Polytechnic University, Xi'an, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Xi'an Polytechnic University, Xi'an, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Xi'an Polytechnic University, Xi'an, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Xi'an Polytechnic University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an, China
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Kim I, Lee D, Lee SW, Lee JH, Lee G, Yoon DS. Coagulation-Inspired Direct Fibrinogen Assay Using Plasmonic Nanoparticles Functionalized with Red Blood Cell Membranes. ACS NANO 2021; 15:6386-6394. [PMID: 33512135 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.0c08136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The fast measurement of fibrinogen is essential in evaluating life-threatening sepsis and cardiovascular diseases. Here, we aim to utilize biomimetic plasmonic Au nanoparticles using red blood cell membranes (RBCM-AuNPs) and demonstrate nanoscale coagulation-inspired fibrinogen detection via cross-linking between RBCM-AuNPs. The proposed biomimetic RBCM-AuNPs are highly suitable for fibrinogen detection because hemagglutination, occurring in the presence of fibrinogen, induces a shift in the localized surface plasmon resonance of the NPs. Specifically, when the two ends of the fibrinogen protein are bound to receptors on separate RBCM-AuNPs, cross-linking of the RBCM-AuNPs occurs, yielding a corresponding plasmon shift within 10 min. This coagulation-inspired fibrinogen detection method, with a low sample volume, high selectivity, and high speed, could facilitate the diagnosis of sepsis and cardiovascular diseases.
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- Insu Kim
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Kwangwoon University, Seoul 01897, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Korea University, Sejong 30019, Republic of Korea
- Interdisciplinary Graduate Program for Artificial Intelligence Smart Convergence Technology, Korea University, Sejong 30019, Republic of Korea
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
- Interdisciplinary Program in Precision Public Health, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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Shreyash N, Sonker M, Bajpai S, Tiwary SK. Review of the Mechanism of Nanocarriers and Technological Developments in the Field of Nanoparticles for Applications in Cancer Theragnostics. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2021; 4:2307-2334. [PMID: 35014353 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.1c00020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Cancer cannot be controlled by the usage of drugs alone, and thus, nanotechnology is an important technique that can provide the drug with an impetus to act more effectively. There is adequate availability of anticancer drugs that are classified as alkylating agents, hormones, or antimetabolites. Nanoparticle (NP) carriers increase the residence time of the drug, thereby enhancing the survival rate of the drug, which otherwise gets washed off owing to the small size of the drug particles by the excretory system. For example, for enhancing the circulation, a coating of nonfouling polymers like PEG and dextran is done. Famous drugs such as doxorubicin (DOX) are commonly encapsulated inside the nanocomposite. The various classes of nanoparticles are used to enhance drug delivery by aiding it to fight against the tumor. Targeted therapy aims to attack the cells with features common to the cancer cells while minimizing damage to the normal cell, and these therapies work in one in four ways. Some block the cancer cells from reproducing newer cells, others release toxic substances to kill the cancer cells, some stimulate the immune system to destroy the cancer cells, and some block the growth of more blood vessels around cancer cells, which starve the cells of the nutrients, which is needed for their growth. This review aims to testify the advancements nanotechnology has brought in cancer therapy, and its statements are supported with recent research findings and clinical trial results.
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Liu X, Zhang L, Jiang W, Yang Z, Gan Z, Yu C, Tao R, Chen H. In vitro and in vivo evaluation of liposomes modified with polypeptides and red cell membrane as a novel drug delivery system for myocardium targeting. Drug Deliv 2021; 27:599-606. [PMID: 32308051 PMCID: PMC7191910 DOI: 10.1080/10717544.2020.1754525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Ischemic cardiac disease (ICD) is a cardiovascular disease with high morbidity and mortality. In this study, a novel myocardial targeted drug delivery system was developed represented by co-modified liposomes consisting of red cell membrane (RCM), and the peptides TAT and PCM. Liposomes were prepared using a membrane dispersion-ultrasonic method; the prepared 1% TAT and 3% PCM micelles were mixed with liposomes and under overnight stirring to form polypeptid-modified liposomes. RCM was isolated from mice blood, and the mechanical force facilitated RCM adhesion to the lipid bilayer. The characteristics of liposomes such as the morphology, particle size, zeta-potential, and RCM-conjugation to lipsomes were evaluated. Uptake efficiency and cellular toxicity of liposomes were evaluated in vitro on myocardial cells (MCs). As regard the experiments in vivo, liposomes were intravenously injected into mice, and the blood and organs were collectedat different times to analyze the pharmacokinetics profile of liposomes. The cellular uptake and intracellular distribution of liposomes of different composition into MCs demonstrated that RCM-modified liposomes had the best delivery capability. The pharmacokinetics study further demonstrated that RCM-modified liposomes had prolonged mean residence time (MRT) and more accumulation in the heart. This study indicated that RCM can be used to modify liposomes in combination with polypeptides, because such modification increases the myocardial targeting of liposomes. Therefore, this system constructed in this study might be a potentially effective myocardial drug delivery system.
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- Xueyan Liu
- College of Pharmacy, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.,Chongqing Research Center for Pharmaceutical Engineering, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.,Chongqing Research Center for Pharmaceutical Engineering, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.,Chongqing Research Center for Pharmaceutical Engineering, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.,Research Center for Innovative Pharmaceutical and Excipient Analysis Technology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.,Chongqing Research Center for Pharmaceutical Engineering, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.,Chongqing Research Center for Pharmaceutical Engineering, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.,Research Center for Innovative Pharmaceutical and Excipient Analysis Technology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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Raut P, Gambhire M, Panchal D, Gambhire V. Development and Optimization of Mirabegron Solid Lipid Nanoparticles as an Oral Drug Delivery for Overactive Bladder. Pharm Nanotechnol 2021; 9:120-129. [PMID: 33504321 DOI: 10.2174/2211738509666210127143107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2020] [Revised: 11/20/2020] [Accepted: 01/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Mirabegron (MBN), a β-3 adrenergic agent, is used in the treatment of overactive bladder. MBN has alow water solubility, high first-pass metabolism, and low bioavailability, consequently having poor absorption in the gastrointestinal tract. OBJECTIVE The present study is intended to formulate Mirabegron-loaded solid lipid nanoparticles (MBN-SLN) coated with PEG-400 to bypass hepatic first-pass metabolism and to improve its oral bioavailability. METHODS MBN-SLNs were developed using glyceryl monostearate by pre-emulsion-ultrasonication method, which was then optimized applying Box-Behnken Design. The optimized batch of MBN-SLN was selected for surface-modification with PEG-400 (MBN-PEG-SLN) and characterized by photon correlation spectroscopy, DSC, and XRD. Bioavailability studies were conducted in Wistar rats after oral administration of plain MBN dispersion, MBN-SLN, and MBN-PEG-SLN. RESULTS Stable MBN-SLNs and MBN-PEG-SLN of the optimized batch having a mean particle size of 162.7 nm and 149.9 nm; zeta potential of -39.1 mV and -30.9 mV; % entrapment of 89.90% and 90.12%, respectively, were developed. The results of the in vitro drug release studies demonstrated a significant slow release of MBN from MBN-SLN (69.38%) and MBN-PEG-SLN (61.33%) as compared to the dispersion of pure drug (92.10%). The relative bioavailability, as a result of the in vivo studies, of MBN from MBN-PEG-SLN increased by 2-fold, based on the Cmax values, in comparison with the plain MBN dispersion. CONCLUSION Thus, the study established that the oral bioavailability of MBN could be improved by the administration of MBN-PEG-SLN. The obtained results indicate SLNs as a potential drug delivery system for improving the bioavailability of poorly bioavailable drugs such as MBN by abating the first-pass metabolism.
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- Prajakta Raut
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Sinhgad College of Pharmacy, Pune, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Sinhgad College of Pharmacy, Pune, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Sinhgad College of Pharmacy, Pune, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Sinhgad College of Pharmacy, Pune, India
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Yang Z, Huang Y, Chen H, Zhang J, Zou Q, Wang S. The combined impact of protein corona-free property of starch coated poly (methyl methacrylate) nanoparticles: Amylose content and surface charge. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 172:341-349. [PMID: 33465359 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.01.061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2020] [Revised: 11/25/2020] [Accepted: 01/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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The protein corona on nano drug carriers is an important well-known biological issue that often induce biological incompatibility and screens the targeting molecules on the surfaces of carriers, therefore, the design of NPs with good protein corona-free property is highly desired and challenged. The natural polysaccharide has been demonstrated as one types of stealth materials after the functional group modification process, but the types and structures of their chains has never been considered. Here, we have designed five types of core-shell starch-coated poly (methyl methacrylate) nanoparticles and we found the starch coated NPs with low amylose content (<15%) could exhibit the excellent protein corona-free property without any modification and the starch with high amylose content coated NPs can also exhibit protein corona-free property after etherifying the surface of NPs to positive surface charge. Therefore, the combined impact of both low amylose content and positive surface charges by etherification modification of the starch can provide the excellent protein corona-free property for starch coated polymer NPs, that is very promising for highly efficient nano drug carries and marine coatings.
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- Zhenxing Yang
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Synthesis and Application of Organic Functional Molecules, Hubei Collaborative Innovation Centre for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Synthesis and Application of Organic Functional Molecules, Hubei Collaborative Innovation Centre for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Synthesis and Application of Organic Functional Molecules, Hubei Collaborative Innovation Centre for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Synthesis and Application of Organic Functional Molecules, Hubei Collaborative Innovation Centre for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Synthesis and Application of Organic Functional Molecules, Hubei Collaborative Innovation Centre for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China.
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Synthesis and Application of Organic Functional Molecules, Hubei Collaborative Innovation Centre for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China.
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Szczęch M, Orsi D, Łopuszyńska N, Cristofolini L, Jasiński K, Węglarz WP, Albertini F, Kereïche S, Szczepanowicz K. Magnetically responsive polycaprolactone nanocarriers for application in the biomedical field: magnetic hyperthermia, magnetic resonance imaging, and magnetic drug delivery. RSC Adv 2020; 10:43607-43618. [PMID: 35519668 PMCID: PMC9058288 DOI: 10.1039/d0ra07507h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2020] [Accepted: 11/22/2020] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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There are huge demands on multifunctional nanocarriers to be used in nanomedicine. Herein, we present a simple and efficient method for the preparation of multifunctional magnetically responsive polymeric-based nanocarriers optimized for biomedical applications. The hybrid delivery system is composed of drug-loaded polymer nanoparticles (poly(caprolactone), PCL) coated with a multilayer shell of polyglutamic acid (PGA) and superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs), which are known as bio-acceptable components. The PCL nanocarriers with a model anticancer drug (Paclitaxel, PTX) were formed by the spontaneous emulsification solvent evaporation (SESE) method, while the magnetically responsive multilayer shell was formed via the layer-by-layer (LbL) method. As a result, we obtained magnetically responsive polycaprolactone nanocarriers (MN-PCL NCs) with an average size of about 120 nm. Using the 9.4 T preclinical magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner we confirmed, that obtained MN-PCL NCs can be successfully used as a MRI-detectable drug delivery system. The magnetic hyperthermia effect of the MN-PCL NCs was demonstrated by applying a 25 mT radio-frequency (f = 429 kHz) alternating magnetic field. We found a Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) of 55 W g-1. The conducted research fulfills the first step of investigation for biomedical application, which is mandatory for the planning of any in vitro and in vivo studies.
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- Marta Szczęch
- Jerzy Haber Institute of Catalysis and Surface Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences Krakow Poland +48-124251923 +48-126395121
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- Department of Mathematical, Physical and Computer Sciences, University of Parma Parma Italy
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- Henryk Niewodniczański Institute of Nuclear Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences Krakow Poland
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- Department of Mathematical, Physical and Computer Sciences, University of Parma Parma Italy
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- Henryk Niewodniczański Institute of Nuclear Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences Krakow Poland
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- Henryk Niewodniczański Institute of Nuclear Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences Krakow Poland
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- Institute of Materials for Electronics and Magnetism, National Research Council (CNR) Parma Italy
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- Institute of Biology and Medical Genetics, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University Prague Czech Republic
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- Jerzy Haber Institute of Catalysis and Surface Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences Krakow Poland +48-124251923 +48-126395121
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Jiang Y, Krishnan N, Heo J, Fang RH, Zhang L. Nanoparticle-hydrogel superstructures for biomedical applications. J Control Release 2020; 324:505-521. [PMID: 32464152 PMCID: PMC7429280 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2020.05.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 102] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2020] [Revised: 05/23/2020] [Accepted: 05/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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The incorporation of nanoparticles into hydrogels yields novel superstructures that have become increasingly popular in biomedical research. Each component of these nanoparticle-hydrogel superstructures can be easily modified, resulting in platforms that are highly tunable and inherently multifunctional. The advantages of the nanoparticle and hydrogel constituents can be synergistically combined, enabling these superstructures to excel in scenarios where employing each component separately may have suboptimal outcomes. In this review, the synthesis and fabrication of different nanoparticle-hydrogel superstructures are discussed, followed by an overview of their use in a range of applications, including drug delivery, detoxification, immune modulation, and tissue engineering. Overall, these platforms hold significant clinical potential, and it is envisioned that future development along these lines will lead to unique solutions for addressing areas of pressing medical need.
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- Yao Jiang
- Department of NanoEngineering, Chemical Engineering Program, Moores Cancer Center, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
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- Department of NanoEngineering, Chemical Engineering Program, Moores Cancer Center, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
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- Department of NanoEngineering, Chemical Engineering Program, Moores Cancer Center, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
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- Department of NanoEngineering, Chemical Engineering Program, Moores Cancer Center, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA.
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- Department of NanoEngineering, Chemical Engineering Program, Moores Cancer Center, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA.
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Shi J, Ma Z, Pan H, Liu Y, Chu Y, Wang J, Chen L. Biofilm-encapsulated nano drug delivery system for the treatment of colon cancer. J Microencapsul 2020; 37:481-491. [DOI: 10.1080/02652048.2020.1797914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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- Jinyan Shi
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Liaoning University, Shenyang, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Liaoning University, Shenyang, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Liaoning University, Shenyang, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Liaoning University, Shenyang, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Liaoning University, Shenyang, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Liaoning University, Shenyang, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Liaoning University, Shenyang, China
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Guo C, Wang Q, Zhang X, Lu F, Sun M, Zeng P, Sun L, She L, Wang B, Zhang Y, Wang C, Ma Z, Yang F. Gelated Vorinostat with inner-lysosome triggered release for tumor-targeting chemotherapy. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2020; 194:111144. [PMID: 32535244 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2020.111144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2020] [Revised: 05/13/2020] [Accepted: 05/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Histonedeacetylase inhibitor (HDACi) has great potential in targeted antitumor therapy by inhibiting tumor migration, invasion, and metastasis. As one of the typical HDACis, vorinostat (Suberoylanilide Hydroxamic Acid, SAHA) was approved as a therapeutic agent for cancer therapy, however, challenges remain due to their poor solubility, short half-life and low efficiency in cellular penetration. Considering the disadvantages of usual drug carriers, folate and vorinostat bound BSA nanogel (FVBN)was fabricated to implement higher solubility, stability, cellular uptake, and lipase-responsive release. With good dispersion and stability, FVBN significantly increased the cellular uptake of vorinostat through folate-mediated endocytosis. FVBN exhibited comparable cytotoxicity with free SAHA, and the growth of tumor cells was blocked in G1/G0 phase just like SAHA performed in cell cycle arrest tests. Moreover, FVBN not only effectively inhibited the growth of melanoma but also observably prevented pulmonary metastasis of melanoma. In the experiment against nude mice bearing solid ovarian cancer, FVBN showed excellent antitumor effect without liver damage, demonstrating the superiority of gelated and inner-lysosome triggered release strategies to the free SAHA, and it is promising to expand the scope of application of HDACi in clinical cancer therapy.
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- Changyong Guo
- Department of Pharmacy, Hebei North University Hebei Key Laboratory of Neuropharmacology, Zhangjiakou, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Hebei North University Hebei Key Laboratory of Neuropharmacology, Zhangjiakou, People's Republic of China; School of Pharmacy, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Oncology, Ruijin North Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Hebei North University Hebei Key Laboratory of Neuropharmacology, Zhangjiakou, People's Republic of China; School of Pharmacy, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.
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Dinnyes A, Schnur A, Muenthaisong S, Bartenstein P, Burcez CT, Burton N, Cyran C, Gianello P, Kemter E, Nemeth G, Nicotra F, Prepost E, Qiu Y, Russo L, Wirth A, Wolf E, Ziegler S, Kobolak J. Integration of nano- and biotechnology for beta-cell and islet transplantation in type-1 diabetes treatment. Cell Prolif 2020; 53:e12785. [PMID: 32339373 PMCID: PMC7260069 DOI: 10.1111/cpr.12785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2019] [Revised: 12/30/2019] [Accepted: 02/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Regenerative medicine using human or porcine β‐cells or islets has an excellent potential to become a clinically relevant method for the treatment of type‐1 diabetes. High‐resolution imaging of the function and faith of transplanted porcine pancreatic islets and human stem cell–derived beta cells in large animals and patients for testing advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs) is a currently unmet need for pre‐clinical/clinical trials. The iNanoBIT EU H2020 project is developing novel highly sensitive nanotechnology‐based imaging approaches allowing for monitoring of survival, engraftment, proliferation, function and whole‐body distribution of the cellular transplants in a porcine diabetes model with excellent translational potential to humans. We develop and validate the application of single‐photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) and optoacoustic imaging technologies in a transgenic insulin‐deficient pig model to observe transplanted porcine xeno‐islets and in vitro differentiated human beta cells. We are progressing in generating new transgenic reporter pigs and human‐induced pluripotent cell (iPSC) lines for optoacoustic imaging and testing them in transplantable bioartificial islet devices. Novel multifunctional nanoparticles have been generated and are being tested for nuclear imaging of islets and beta cells using a new, high‐resolution SPECT imaging device. Overall, the combined multidisciplinary expertise of the project partners allows progress towards creating much needed technological toolboxes for the xenotransplantation and ATMP field, and thus reinforces the European healthcare supply chain for regenerative medicinal products.
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- Andras Dinnyes
- Biotalentum Ltd, Hungary, Godollo, Hungary.,Sichuan University, College of Life Sciences, Chengdu, China.,Department of Dermatology and Allergology, Research Institute of Translational Biomedicine, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Ludwig-Maximilians University, Munchen, Germany
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- Department of Clinical Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ludwig-Maximilians University, Munchen, Germany
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- Health Science Sector - Laboratory of Experimental Surgery and Transplantation, Université Catholique de Louvain, Brussels, Belgium
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Gene Center and Department of Biochemistry, Ludwig-Maximilians University, Munchen, Germany
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- Mediso Medical Imaging Systems, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Biotechnology and Biosciences, University of Milano-Bicocca, Milan, Italy
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- iThera Medical GmbH, Munchen, Germany
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- Department of Biotechnology and Biosciences, University of Milano-Bicocca, Milan, Italy
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- Mediso Medical Imaging Systems, Budapest, Hungary
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Gene Center and Department of Biochemistry, Ludwig-Maximilians University, Munchen, Germany
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Ludwig-Maximilians University, Munchen, Germany
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Dou J, Wu Q, Li Y, Du J, Wan X, Han X, Yuan J, Meng X, Shen J. Keratin-Poly(2-methacryloxyethyl phosphatidylcholine) Conjugate-Based Micelles as a Tumor Micro-Environment-Responsive Drug-Delivery System with Long Blood Circulation. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2020; 36:3540-3549. [PMID: 32192339 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.0c00044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Drug-loaded micelles with long circulation time in blood and stimuli-responsiveness under the tumor micro-environment can significantly enhance therapeutic efficacy. In this report, human hair keratin was extracted with a reduction method and then conjugated with zwitterionic poly(2-methacryloxyethyl phosphatidylcholine, MPC) via thiol chain transfer polymerization (thiol CTP). Subsequently, keratin-polyMPC conjugates (KPC) were prepared into micelles and loaded with doxorubicin (DOX) by self-assembly. These micelles exhibited pH, glutathione (GSH), and enzyme triple-responsiveness as well as charge reversibility under the tumor micro-environment. In addition, these micelles showed high toxicity against A549 cells while low toxicity to normal cells. In vivo anticancer efficacy results revealed that these micelles showed better therapeutic efficiency than free DOX. Furthermore, these carriers exhibited prolonged circulation time, good stability, and no hemolysis in blood. Based on the results, these drug delivery systems of micelles were proper candidates as drug carriers.
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- Jie Dou
- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Bio-functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, P. R. China
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- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Bio-functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, P. R. China
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- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Bio-functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, P. R. China
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- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Bio-functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, P. R. China
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- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Bio-functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, P. R. China
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- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Bio-functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, P. R. China
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- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Bio-functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Controllable Preparation and Application of Nanomaterials, Key Laboratory of Cryogenics, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, No.29 East Road Zhongguancun, Beijing 100190, P. R. China
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- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Bio-functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, P. R. China
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Xu CH, Ye PJ, Zhou YC, He DX, Wei H, Yu CY. Cell membrane-camouflaged nanoparticles as drug carriers for cancer therapy. Acta Biomater 2020; 105:1-14. [PMID: 32001369 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2020.01.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 106] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2019] [Revised: 12/18/2019] [Accepted: 01/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The translocation of natural cell membranes to the surface of synthetic nanoparticles, which allows man-made vectors to share merits and functionalities created by nature, has been a hot subject of research in the past decade. The resulting biomimetic nanoparticles not only retain the physicochemical properties of nanomaterials, but also inherit the advantageous functions of source cells. Combined with the preponderances of both synthetic and natural platforms, the optimized biomimetic systems can maximize the drug delivery efficiency. In this review, we first summarize the preparation strategies of the biomimetic systems from the perspective of the correlation between the properties of nanoparticles and cell membranes. Six types of cell membrane-camouflaged nanoparticles are further introduced with an emphasis on their properties and performance. Finally, a concluding remark regarding the primary challenges and opportunities associated with these nanoparticles is presented. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Translocation of natural cell membranes to the surface of synthetic nanoparticles has been repeatedly highlighted in the past decade to endow man-made vectors with merits and functionalities created by nature; therefore, the resulting biomimetic systems not only retain the physicochemical properties of nanomaterials but also inherit the biological functions of source cells for efficient drug delivery. To provide a timely review on this hot and rapidly developing subject of research, this paper summarized recent progress on the cell membrane-camouflaged nanoparticles as drug carriers for cancer therapy, and focused primarily on six different types of cell membrane-coated nanoparticles with an emphasis on the preparation strategies from the perspective of the correlation between the properties of nanoparticles and cell membrane.
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- Cheng-Hui Xu
- Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China; Institute of Pharmacy & Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Science, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China
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- Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China; Institute of Pharmacy & Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Science, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China
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- Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China; Institute of Pharmacy & Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Science, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China
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- Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China; Institute of Pharmacy & Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Science, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China
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- Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China; Institute of Pharmacy & Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Science, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China.
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- Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China; Institute of Pharmacy & Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Science, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China.
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Huang B, Yang Z, Fang S, Li Y, Zhong Z, Zheng R, Zhang J, Wang H, Wang S, Zou Q, Wu L. Amphoteric natural starch-coated polymer nanoparticles with excellent protein corona-free and targeting properties. NANOSCALE 2020; 12:5834-5847. [PMID: 32068222 DOI: 10.1039/c9nr09405a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The protein corona on nano drug carriers is an important well-known biological issue that often induces biological incompatibility and screens the targeting molecules on the surfaces of carriers, thus causing a loss of targeting specificity. Although polyethylene glycol (PEG) and zwitterionic polymers have been widely used as anti-fouling materials, there still remain critical challenges for their use as protein-corona agents for drug delivery and targeting. Here, we have designed novel amphoteric natural starch-stabilized core-shell colloidal nanoparticles with more efficient protein corona-free properties, under long term circulation, at different protein concentrations and in different protein charge environments, compared to typical anti-fouling materials such as PEG and zwitterionic polymers. More importantly, the starch-coated polymer nanoparticles can be further functionalized by antibodies to achieve additional excellent targeting and cell internalization capabilities for their use in photodynamic therapy. Our findings demonstrate a novel protein-free or anti-fouling natural material that is very promising for use as highly efficient nano drug carriers and marine coatings.
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- Bo Huang
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Synthesis and Application of Organic Functional Molecules, Hubei Collaborative Innovation Centre for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan, 430062, China.
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Recent Advances in Anti-inflammatory Strategies for Implantable Biosensors and Medical Implants. BIOCHIP JOURNAL 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s13206-020-4105-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Szczęch M, Szczepanowicz K. Polymeric Core-Shell Nanoparticles Prepared by Spontaneous Emulsification Solvent Evaporation and Functionalized by the Layer-by-Layer Method. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 10:E496. [PMID: 32164194 PMCID: PMC7153481 DOI: 10.3390/nano10030496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2020] [Revised: 03/02/2020] [Accepted: 03/06/2020] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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The aim of our study was to develop a novel method for the preparation of polymeric core-shell nanoparticles loaded with various actives for biomedical applications. Poly(caprolactone) (PCL), poly(lactic acid) (PLA) and poly(lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) nanoparticles were prepared using the spontaneous emulsification solvent evaporation (SESE) method. The model active substance, Coumarin-6, was encapsulated into formed polymeric nanoparticles, then they were modified/functionalized by multilayer shells' formation. Three types of multilayered shells were formed: two types of polyelectrolyte shell composed of biocompatible and biodegradable polyelectrolytes poly-L-lysine hydrobromide (PLL), fluorescently-labeled poly-L-lysine (PLL-ROD), poly-L-glutamic acid sodium salt (PGA) and pegylated-PGA (PGA-g-PEG), and hybrid shell composed of PLL, PGA, and SPIONs (superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles) were used. Multilayer shells were constructed by the saturation technique of the layer-by-layer (LbL) method. Properties of our polymeric core-shell nanoparticle were optimized for bioimaging, passive and magnetic targeting.
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- Jerzy Haber Institute of Catalysis and Surface Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, Niezapominajek 8, PL-30239 Krakow, Poland;
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Macrophage-Based Therapies for Atherosclerosis Management. J Immunol Res 2020; 2020:8131754. [PMID: 32411803 PMCID: PMC7204102 DOI: 10.1155/2020/8131754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2019] [Revised: 12/21/2019] [Accepted: 01/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Atherosclerosis (AS), a typical chronic inflammatory vascular disease, is the main pathological basis of ischemic cardio/cerebrovascular disease (CVD). Long-term administration was characterized with low efficacy and serious side effects, while the macrophages with attractive intrinsic homing target have great potential in the efficient and safe management of AS. In this review, we focused on the systematical summary of the macrophage-based therapies in AS management, including macrophage autophagy, polarization, targeted delivery, microenvironment-triggered drug release, and macrophage- or macrophage membrane-based drug carrier. In conclusion, macrophage-based therapies have great promise to effectively manage AS in future research and clinic translation.
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He Z, Zhang Y, Feng N. Cell membrane-coated nanosized active targeted drug delivery systems homing to tumor cells: A review. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2020; 106:110298. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2019.110298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2019] [Revised: 09/08/2019] [Accepted: 10/07/2019] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Karabasz A, Szczepanowicz K, Cierniak A, Mezyk-Kopec R, Dyduch G, Szczęch M, Bereta J, Bzowska M. In vivo Studies on Pharmacokinetics, Toxicity and Immunogenicity of Polyelectrolyte Nanocapsules Functionalized with Two Different Polymers: Poly-L-Glutamic Acid or PEG. Int J Nanomedicine 2019; 14:9587-9602. [PMID: 31824153 PMCID: PMC6901045 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s230865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2019] [Accepted: 10/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Background The functionalization of a nanoparticle surface with PEG (polyethylene glycol) is an approach most often used for extending nanomaterial circulation time, enhancing its delivery and retention in the target tissues, and decreasing systemic toxicity of nanocarriers and their cargos. However, because PEGylated nanomedicines were reported to induce immune response including production of anti-PEG antibodies, activation of the complement system as well as hypersensitivity reactions, hydrophilic polymers other than PEG are gaining interest as its replacement in nanomaterial functionalization. Here, we present the results of in vivo evaluation of polyelectrolyte nanocapsules with biodegradable, polyelectrolyte multilayer shells consisting of poly-l-lysine (PLL) and poly-l-glutamic (PGA) acid as a potential drug delivery system. We compared the effects of nanocapsules functionalized with two different “stealth” polymers as the external layer of tested nanocapsules was composed of PGA (PGA-terminated nanocapsules, NC-PGA) or the copolymer of poly-l-lysine and polyethylene glycol (PEG-terminated nanocapsules, NC-PEG). Methods Nanocapsules pharmacokinetics, biodistribution and routes of eliminations were analysed postmortem by fluorescence intensity measurement. Toxicity of intravenously injected nanocapsules was evaluated with analyses of blood morphology and biochemistry and by histological tissue analysis. DNA integrity was determined by comet assay, cytokine profiling was performed using flow cytometer and detection of antibodies specific to PEG was performed by ELISA assay. Results We found that NC-PGA and NC-PEG had similar pharmacokinetic and biodistribution profiles and both were eliminated by hepatobiliary and renal clearance. Biochemical and histopathological evaluation of long-term toxicity performed after a single as well as repeated intravenous injections of nanomaterials demonstrated that neither NC-PGA nor NC-PEG had any acute or chronic hemato-, hepato- or nephrotoxic effects. In contrast to NC-PGA, repeated administration of NC-PEG resulted in prolonged increased serum levels of a number of cytokines. Conclusion Our results indicate that NC-PEG may cause undesirable activation of the immune system. Therefore, PGA compares favorably with PEG in equipping nanomaterials with stealth properties. Our research points to the importance of a thorough assessment of the potential influence of nanomaterials on the immune system.
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- Alicja Karabasz
- Department of Cell Biochemistry, Faculty of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Biotechnology, Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland
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- Jerzy Haber Institute of Catalysis and Surface Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, Kraków, Poland
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- Department of General Biochemistry, Faculty of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Biotechnology, Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland.,Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski Krakow University, Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Cell Biochemistry, Faculty of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Biotechnology, Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Pathomorphology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Kraków, Poland
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- Jerzy Haber Institute of Catalysis and Surface Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Cell Biochemistry, Faculty of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Biotechnology, Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Cell Biochemistry, Faculty of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Biotechnology, Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland
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Li Y, Chen M, Yao B, Lu X, Zhang X, He P, Vasilatos SN, Ren X, Bian W, Yao C. Transferrin receptor-targeted redox/pH-sensitive podophyllotoxin prodrug micelles for multidrug-resistant breast cancer therapy. J Mater Chem B 2019; 7:5814-5824. [PMID: 31495855 DOI: 10.1039/c9tb00651f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Podophyllotoxin (PPT), a toxic polyphenol extracted from the roots of Podophyllum species, showed remarkable activity against P-glycoprotein (P-gp) mediated multidrug resistant (MDR) cancer cells. Many PPT-prodrugs based on nano-technology have been developed for increasing aqueous solubility and reducing the side effects of PPT; however, the sensitive linkers in almost all PPT-prodrugs were ester bonds, resulting in slow and incomplete drug release. We developed a redox/pH double-sensitive and tumor active targeted drug delivery system for PPT delivery, in which PPT was covalently coupled to T7-peptide (Pep) modified polyethylene glycol (PEG) or methoxy-polyethylene glycol (mPEG) through a disulfide bond to obtain the final polymer (Pep-PEG-SS-PPT or PEG-SS-PPT). The mixed micelles (Pep-SS-NPs) were made by mixing Pep-PEG-SS-PPT with PEG-SS-PPT, and the mixed micelles showed good size uniformity and high stability in serum solution. The in vitro release experiment showed that about (81.7 ± 2.8)% PPT was released from Pep-SS-NPs in 10 mM glutathione (GSH) at pH 7.4, and also about (64.6 ± 1.7)% PPT was released from Pep-SS-NPs at pH 5.0. In vitro cytotoxicity analysis suggested that Pep-SS-NPs exhibited 57- to 270-fold lower resistance index (RI) values for different drug-resistant cancer cell lines than paclitaxel (PTX) or docetaxel (DTX). The cell uptake assay indicated that the Pep-SS-NPs could significantly enhance the intracellular level of coumarin-6 compared to that of the control group. The maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of Pep-SS-NPs was increased greatly compared to that of free PPT (5.3-fold). In vivo research showed that Pep-SS-NPs significantly enhanced antitumor efficacy against MCF-7/ADR xenograft tumors compared to the control groups. These findings suggest that mixed micelles could be a potentially successful nanomedicine for MDR breast cancer therapy.
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- Yongfei Li
- Department of Mastopathy, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine (Jiangsu Province Hospital of TCM), No. 155 Hanzhong Road, Nanjing 210029, China.
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- Department of general surgery, Pukou district central hospital, Pukou branch of jiangsu province hospital, China
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- Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
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- Milken School of Public Health, George Washington University, Washington, DC 20052, USA
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- Department of Mastopathy, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine (Jiangsu Province Hospital of TCM), No. 155 Hanzhong Road, Nanjing 210029, China.
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- Department of Mastopathy, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine (Jiangsu Province Hospital of TCM), No. 155 Hanzhong Road, Nanjing 210029, China.
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- Center for Vaccine Research, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
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- Department of Mastopathy, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine (Jiangsu Province Hospital of TCM), No. 155 Hanzhong Road, Nanjing 210029, China.
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- Department of Mastopathy, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine (Jiangsu Province Hospital of TCM), No. 155 Hanzhong Road, Nanjing 210029, China.
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- Department of Mastopathy, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine (Jiangsu Province Hospital of TCM), No. 155 Hanzhong Road, Nanjing 210029, China.
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Gafur A, Kristi N, Maruf A, Wang G, Ye Z. Transforming stealthy to sticky nanocarriers: a potential application for tumor therapy. Biomater Sci 2019; 7:3581-3593. [PMID: 31265011 DOI: 10.1039/c9bm00724e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Nanomedicine has shown remarkable progress in preclinical studies of tumor treatment. Over the past decade, scientists have developed various nanocarriers (NCs) for delivering drugs into the tumor area. However, the average amount of accumulated drugs in tumor sites is far from satisfactory. This limitation is strongly related to the corona formation during blood circulation. To overcome this issue, NCs should be designed to become highly stealthy by modifying their surface charge. However, at the same time, stealthy effects not only prevent protein formation but also alleviate the cellular uptake of NCs. Therefore, it is necessary to develop NCs with switchable properties, which are stealthy in the circulation system and sticky when arriving at tumor sites. In this review, we discuss the recent strategies to develop passive and active charge-switchable NCs, known as chameleon-like drug delivery systems, which can reversibly transform their surface from stealthy to sticky and have various designs.
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- Alidha Gafur
- Key Laboratory for Biorheological Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, State and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Vascular Implants, Bioengineering College of Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400030, China.
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- Key Laboratory for Biorheological Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, State and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Vascular Implants, Bioengineering College of Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400030, China.
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- Key Laboratory for Biorheological Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, State and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Vascular Implants, Bioengineering College of Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400030, China.
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- Key Laboratory for Biorheological Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, State and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Vascular Implants, Bioengineering College of Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400030, China.
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- Key Laboratory for Biorheological Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, State and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Vascular Implants, Bioengineering College of Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400030, China.
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Tessaro AL, Fraix A, Pedrozo da Silva AC, Gazzano E, Riganti C, Sortino S. "Three-Bullets" Loaded Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles for Combined Photo/Chemotherapy. NANOMATERIALS 2019; 9:nano9060823. [PMID: 31159241 PMCID: PMC6631764 DOI: 10.3390/nano9060823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2019] [Revised: 05/14/2019] [Accepted: 05/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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This contribution reports the design, preparation, photophysical and photochemical characterization, as well as a preliminary biological evaluation of mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) covalently integrating a nitric oxide (NO) photodonor (NOPD) and a singlet oxygen (1O2) photosensitizer (PS) and encapsulating the anticancer doxorubicin (DOX) in a noncovalent fashion. These MSNs bind the NOPD mainly in their inner part and the PS in their outer part in order to judiciously exploit the different diffusion radius of the cytotoxic NO and 1O2. Furthermore this silica nanoconstruct has been devised in such a way to permit the selective excitation of the NOPD and the PS with light sources of different energy in the visible window. We demonstrate that the individual photochemical performances of the photoactive components of the MSNs are not mutually affected, and remain unaltered even in the presence of DOX. As a result, the complete nanoconstruct is able to deliver NO and 1O2 under blue and green light, respectively, and to release DOX under physiological conditions. Preliminary biological results performed using A375 cancer cells show a good tolerability of the functionalized MSNs in the dark and a potentiated activity of DOX upon irradiation, due to the effect of the NO photoreleased.
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- André Luiz Tessaro
- Laboratory of Photochemistry, Department of Drug Sciences, University of Catania, 95125 Catania, Italy.
- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Technology, Paraná, R. Marcílio Dias, 635, Jardim Paraíso, Apucarana 86812-460, Paraná, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Photochemistry, Department of Drug Sciences, University of Catania, 95125 Catania, Italy.
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- Department of Chemistry, Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Av. Colombo, 5.790, Maringá 87.020-900, Paraná, Brazil.
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- Department of Oncology, University of Torino, Via Santena 5/bis, I-10126 Torino, Italy.
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- Department of Oncology, University of Torino, Via Santena 5/bis, I-10126 Torino, Italy.
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- Laboratory of Photochemistry, Department of Drug Sciences, University of Catania, 95125 Catania, Italy.
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Limongi T, Canta M, Racca L, Ancona A, Tritta S, Vighetto V, Cauda V. Improving dispersal of therapeutic nanoparticles in the human body. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2019; 14:797-801. [PMID: 30895871 DOI: 10.2217/nnm-2019-0070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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- Tania Limongi
- Department of Applied Science & Technology, Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, Torino 10129, Italy
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- Department of Applied Science & Technology, Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, Torino 10129, Italy
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- Department of Applied Science & Technology, Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, Torino 10129, Italy
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- Department of Applied Science & Technology, Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, Torino 10129, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Biotechnology and Health Sciences, Molecular Biotechnology Center, University of Torino, Via Nizza 52, Torino 10126, Italy
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- Department of Applied Science & Technology, Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, Torino 10129, Italy
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- Department of Applied Science & Technology, Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, Torino 10129, Italy
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