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Joseph C, Daniels A, Singh S, Singh M. Histidine-Tagged Folate-Targeted Gold Nanoparticles for Enhanced Transgene Expression in Breast Cancer Cells In Vitro. Pharmaceutics 2021; 14:53. [PMID: 35056949 PMCID: PMC8781941 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14010053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2021] [Revised: 12/20/2021] [Accepted: 12/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
Abstract
Nanotechnology has emerged as a promising treatment strategy in gene therapy, especially against diseases such as cancer. Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) are regarded as favorable gene delivery vehicles due to their low toxicity, ease of synthesis and ability to be functionalized. This study aimed to prepare functionalized AuNPs (FAuNPs) and evaluate their folate-targeted and nontargeted pCMV-Luc-DNA delivery in breast cancer cells in vitro. CS was added to induce stability and positive charges to the AuNPs (Au-CS), histidine (Au-CS-His) to enhance endosomal escape and folic acid for folate-receptor targeting (Au-CS-FA-His). The FAuNP:pDNA nanocomplexes possessed favorable sizes (<135 nm) and zeta potentials (<-20 mV), strong compaction efficiency and were capable of pDNA protection against nuclease degradation. These nanocomplexes showed minimal cytotoxicity (>73% cell viability) and enhanced transgene activity. The influence of His was notable in the HER2 overexpressing SKBR3 cells, which produced higher gene expression. Furthermore, the FA-targeted nanocomplexes enhanced receptor-mediated endocytosis, especially in MCF-7 cells, as confirmed by the receptor competition assay. While the role of His may need further optimization, the results achieved suggest that these FAuNPs may be suitable gene delivery vehicles for breast cancer therapeutics.
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Affiliation(s)
- Calrin Joseph
- Nano-Gene and Drug Delivery Group, Discipline of Biochemistry, School of Life Sciences, College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Private Bag X54001, Durban 4000, South Africa; (C.J.); (A.D.)
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- Nano-Gene and Drug Delivery Group, Discipline of Biochemistry, School of Life Sciences, College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Private Bag X54001, Durban 4000, South Africa; (C.J.); (A.D.)
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- School of Chemistry and Physics, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Private Bag X54001, Durban 4000, South Africa;
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- Nano-Gene and Drug Delivery Group, Discipline of Biochemistry, School of Life Sciences, College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Private Bag X54001, Durban 4000, South Africa; (C.J.); (A.D.)
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Xu J, He H, Zhou LJ, Liu YZ, Li DW, Jiang FL, Liu Y. Pyridinium and indole orientation determines the mitochondrial uncoupling and anti-cancer efficiency of F16. Eur J Med Chem 2018; 154:305-313. [PMID: 29843101 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2018.05.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2018] [Revised: 05/21/2018] [Accepted: 05/22/2018] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
Abstract
F16 is a mitochondria-targeted, broad-spectrum anticancer agent in the pre-clinic cancer therapy. Here we developed two fluorescent isomers of F16 (o-F16 and m-F16) with entirely different photophysical properties, uncoupling activity, and cytotoxicity by merely modifying the linking orientation of pyridinium and indole units. Individually, o-F16 acted as a strong uncoupler to reduce the mitochondrial respiration efficiency, while m-F16 could hardly uncouple the mitochondrial respiration due to its poor proton dissociation capability. Owing to their intrinsic fluorescence, o-F16 and m-F16 could specifically image mitochondria in the green and red channel, respectively. This work could provide useful information for the development of uncouplers and design of mitochondrial-targeted drugs.
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- Juan Xu
- State Key Laboratory of Virology & Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Biology and Medicine (MOE), College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Virology & Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Biology and Medicine (MOE), College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Virology & Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Biology and Medicine (MOE), College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Virology & Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Biology and Medicine (MOE), College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Virology & Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Biology and Medicine (MOE), College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Virology & Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Biology and Medicine (MOE), College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Virology & Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Biology and Medicine (MOE), College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, PR China; College of Chemistry and Material Sciences, Guangxi Teachers Education University, Nanning 530001, PR China; Key Laboratory of Coal Conversion and Carbon Materials of Hubei Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430081, PR China.
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Han R, Shi J, Liu Z, Wang H, Wang Y. Fabrication of Mesoporous-Silica-Coated Upconverting Nanoparticles with Ultrafast Photosensitizer Loading and 808 nm NIR-Light-Triggering Capability for Photodynamic Therapy. Chem Asian J 2017; 12:2197-2201. [PMID: 28675650 DOI: 10.1002/asia.201700836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2017] [Revised: 06/29/2017] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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A novel photodynamic therapy nanoplatform based on mesoporous-silica-coated upconverting nanoparticles (UCNP) with electrostatic-driven ultrafast photosensitizer (PS) loading and 808 nm near infrared (NIR)-light-triggering capabilities has been fabricated. By positively charging inner channels of the mesoporous silica shell with amino groups, a quantitative dosage of negatively charged PS, exemplified with Rose Bengal (RB) molecules, can be loaded in 2 min. In addition, the electrostatic-driven technique simultaneously provides the platform with both excellent PS dispersity and leak-proof properties due to the repulsion between the same-charged molecules and the electrostatic attraction between different-charged PS and silica channel walls, respectively. The as-coated silica shell with an ultrathin thickness of 12±2 nm is delicately fabricated to facilitate ultrafast PS loading and efficient energy transfer from UCNP to PS. The outside surface of the silica shell is capped with hydrophilic β-cyclodextrin, which not only enhances the dispersion of resulting nanoparticles in water but also plays a role of "gatekeeper", blocking the pore opening and preventing PS leaking. The in vitro cellular lethality experiment demonstrates that RB molecules can be activated to effectively generate singlet oxygen and kill cancer cells upon 808 nm NIR light irradiation.
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- Renlu Han
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, P.R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, P.R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, P.R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, P.R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, P.R. China.,Key Laboratory of Micro-System and Micro-Structures Manufacturing, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, P.R. China
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Jang Y, Kim S, Lee S, Yoon CM, Lee I, Jang J. Graphene Oxide Wrapped SiO2/TiO2Hollow Nanoparticles Loaded with Photosensitizer for Photothermal and Photodynamic Combination Therapy. Chemistry 2017; 23:3719-3727. [DOI: 10.1002/chem.201605112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2016] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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- Yoonsun Jang
- School of Chemical and Biological Engineering; Seoul National University; 599 Gwanangno, Gwanakgu Seoul 151-742 South Korea), Fax
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- School of Chemical and Biological Engineering; Seoul National University; 599 Gwanangno, Gwanakgu Seoul 151-742 South Korea), Fax
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering; Northwestern University; 2220 Campus Drive Evanston IL 60208 USA
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- School of Chemical and Biological Engineering; Seoul National University; 599 Gwanangno, Gwanakgu Seoul 151-742 South Korea), Fax
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- School of Chemical and Biological Engineering; Seoul National University; 599 Gwanangno, Gwanakgu Seoul 151-742 South Korea), Fax
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- School of Chemical and Biological Engineering; Seoul National University; 599 Gwanangno, Gwanakgu Seoul 151-742 South Korea), Fax
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Yoon CM, Noh J, Jang Y, Jang J. Fabrication of a silica/titania hollow nanorod and its electroresponsive activity. RSC Adv 2017. [DOI: 10.1039/c7ra01786c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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In this study, a 1D oriented hollow SiO2/TiO2 (HST) rod-like material was successfully fabricated via a sequential combination of sol–gel use, TiO2 incorporation, and a sonication-mediated etching and redeposition method.
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- Chang-Min Yoon
- School of Chemical and Biological Engineering
- College of Engineering
- Seoul National University (SNU)
- Seoul
- Korea
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- School of Chemical and Biological Engineering
- College of Engineering
- Seoul National University (SNU)
- Seoul
- Korea
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- School of Chemical and Biological Engineering
- College of Engineering
- Seoul National University (SNU)
- Seoul
- Korea
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- School of Chemical and Biological Engineering
- College of Engineering
- Seoul National University (SNU)
- Seoul
- Korea
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Jiang Y, Pang X, Wang X, Leung AW, Luan Y, Zhao G, Wang P, Xu C. Preparation of hypocrellin B nanocages in self-assembled apoferritin for enhanced intracellular uptake and photodynamic activity. J Mater Chem B 2017; 5:1980-1987. [DOI: 10.1039/c6tb02860h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Novel hypocrellin B loaded apoferritin nanoparticles were successfully developed to increase the photosensitizer's solubility, intracellular uptake and photodynamic activity.
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- Yue Jiang
- School of Chinese Medicine
- Faculty of Medicine
- The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- Shatin
- China
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- School of Chinese Medicine
- Faculty of Medicine
- The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- Shatin
- China
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- School of Chinese Medicine
- Faculty of Medicine
- The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- Shatin
- China
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- School of Chinese Medicine
- Faculty of Medicine
- The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- Shatin
- China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science and Center for Pharmaceutical Research & Drug Delivery Systems
- Shandong University
- Jinan
- P. R. China
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- CAU & ACC Joint-Laboratory of Space Food
- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering
- China Agricultural University
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Functional Food from Plant Resources
- Beijing 100083
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- School of Chinese Medicine
- Faculty of Medicine
- The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- Shatin
- China
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- School of Chinese Medicine
- Faculty of Medicine
- The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- Shatin
- China
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Cho BB, Moon MM, Chellan JR, Hwang SH, Lee JH, Jung SJ, Kim BC, Yu KH. In VitroPET/MRI Diagnosis and Targeted Chemotherapy for Cancer Using Radiolabeled Nanoprobe : A Theragnostic Approach. B KOREAN CHEM SOC 2016. [DOI: 10.1002/bkcs.10794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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- Bo-Bae Cho
- Department of Chemistry; Dongguk University-Seoul; Seoul 100-715 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry; Dongguk University-Seoul; Seoul 100-715 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry; Dongguk University-Seoul; Seoul 100-715 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry; Dongguk University-Seoul; Seoul 100-715 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry; Dongguk University-Seoul; Seoul 100-715 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry; Dongguk University-Seoul; Seoul 100-715 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry; Dongguk University-Seoul; Seoul 100-715 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry; Dongguk University-Seoul; Seoul 100-715 Republic of Korea
- Korea Institute of Radiological and Medical Sciences; Seoul 139-706 Republic of Korea
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Hu J, Tang Y, Elmenoufy AH, Xu H, Cheng Z, Yang X. Nanocomposite-Based Photodynamic Therapy Strategies for Deep Tumor Treatment. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2015; 11:5860-87. [PMID: 26398119 DOI: 10.1002/smll.201501923] [Citation(s) in RCA: 183] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2015] [Revised: 08/03/2015] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
Abstract
Photodynamic therapy (PDT), as an emerging clinically approved modality, has been used for treatment of various cancer diseases. Conventional PDT strategies are mainly focused on superficial lesions because the wavelength of illumination light of most clinically approved photosensitizers (PSs) is located in the UV/VIS range that possesses limited tissue penetration ability, leading to ineffective therapeutic response for deep-seated tumors. The combination of PDT and nanotechnology is becoming a promising approach to fight against deep tumors. Here, the rapid development of new PDT modalities based on various smartly designed nanocomposites integrating with conventionally used PSs for deep tumor treatments is introduced. Until now many types of multifunctional nanoparticles have been studied, and according to the source of excitation energy they can be classified into three major groups: near infrared (NIR) light excited nanomaterials, X-ray excited scintillating/afterglow nanoparticles, and internal light emission excited nanocarriers. The in vitro and in vivo applications of these newly developed PDT modalities are further summarized here, which highlights their potential use as promising nano-agents for deep tumor therapy.
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- Jun Hu
- National Engineering Research Center for Nanomedicine, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Nanomedicine, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Nanomedicine, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Misr University for Science and Technology, Al-Motamayez District, 6th of October City, P.O. Box: 77, Egypt
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- National Engineering Research Center for Nanomedicine, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
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- Molecular Imaging Program at Stanford (MIPS), Canary Center at Stanford for Cancer Early Detection, Department of Radiology and Bio-X Program, School of Medicine, Stanford University Stanford, California, USA
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- National Engineering Research Center for Nanomedicine, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
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Solid phase synthesis of a novel folate-conjugated 5-aminolevulinic acid methyl ester based photosensitizer for selective photodynamic therapy. Tetrahedron Lett 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tetlet.2014.12.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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