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Dhanushkumar T, M E S, Selvam PK, Rambabu M, Dasegowda KR, Vasudevan K, George Priya Doss C. Advancements and hurdles in the development of a vaccine for triple-negative breast cancer: A comprehensive review of multi-omics and immunomics strategies. Life Sci 2024; 337:122360. [PMID: 38135117 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2023.122360] [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: 10/12/2023] [Revised: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
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Triple-Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) presents a significant challenge in oncology due to its aggressive behavior and limited therapeutic options. This review explores the potential of immunotherapy, particularly vaccine-based approaches, in addressing TNBC. It delves into the role of immunoinformatics in creating effective vaccines against TNBC. The review first underscores the distinct attributes of TNBC and the importance of tumor antigens in vaccine development. It then elaborates on antigen detection techniques such as exome sequencing, HLA typing, and RNA sequencing, which are instrumental in identifying TNBC-specific antigens and selecting vaccine candidates. The discussion then shifts to the in-silico vaccine development process, encompassing antigen selection, epitope prediction, and rational vaccine design. This process merges computational simulations with immunological insights. The role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in expediting the prediction of antigens and epitopes is also emphasized. The review concludes by encapsulating how Immunoinformatics can augment the design of TNBC vaccines, integrating tumor antigens, advanced detection methods, in-silico strategies, and AI-driven insights to advance TNBC immunotherapy. This could potentially pave the way for more targeted and efficacious treatments.
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- T Dhanushkumar
- Department of Biotechnology, School of Applied Sciences, REVA University, Bengaluru 560064, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Applied Sciences, REVA University, Bengaluru 560064, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Applied Sciences, REVA University, Bengaluru 560064, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Applied Sciences, REVA University, Bengaluru 560064, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Applied Sciences, REVA University, Bengaluru 560064, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Applied Sciences, REVA University, Bengaluru 560064, India.
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- Laboratory of Integrative Genomics, Department of Integrative Biology, School of BioSciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, India.
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Kaboli Z, Hosseini MJ, Sadighian S, Rostamizadeh K, Hamidi M, Manjili HK. Valine conjugated polymeric nanocarriers for targeted co-delivery of rivastigmine and quercetin in rat model of Alzheimer disease. Int J Pharm 2023; 645:123418. [PMID: 37716484 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2023.123418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Revised: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 09/18/2023]
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Multifunctional nanocarriers are increasingly promising for disease treatment aimed at finding effective therapy and overcoming barriers in drug delivery. Herein, valine conjugated chitosan (VLCS) was used for surface modification of nanocarriers (NCs) based on Poly (ε-caprolactone)-Poly (ethylene glycol)-Poly (ε-caprolactone) (PCL-PEG-PCL) triblock copolymers (NCs@VLCS). The nanocarriers were co-loaded with rivastigmine (RV) and quercetin (QT) to yield the final RV/QT-NCs@VLCS as a multifunctional nanocarrier for Alzheimer's disease (AD) treatment. The large amino acid transporter 1 (LAT-1) was selected for the direction of the NCs to the brain. The biocompatibility of the nanocarrier was studied in HEK-293 and SH-SY5Y cells and rats. The Morris water maze test demonstrated a faster regain of memory loss with RV/QT-NCs@VLCS compared to the other groups. Furthermore, RV/QT-NCs@VLCS and RV/QT-NCs improved GSH depletion induced by scopolamine (SCO), with RV/QT-NCs@VLCS having a superior effect. The real-time PCR analysis revealed that co-delivery of RV and QT by NCs@VLCS showed significantly higher efficacy than sole delivery of RV. RV/QT-NCs@VLCS treatment also modulated the expression of BDNF, ACHE, and TNF-α. The findings revealed that NCs@VLCS co-loaded with RV and QT, significantly increased efficacy relative to the single use of RV and could be considered a potent multifunctional drug delivery system for Alzheimer's treatment.
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- Zahra Kaboli
- Department of Pharmaceutical Biomaterials, School of Pharmacy, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran; Zanjan Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology Research Center, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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- Zanjan Applied Pharmacology Research Center, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biomaterials, School of Pharmacy, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran; Zanjan Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology Research Center, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biomaterials, School of Pharmacy, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran; Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Zanjan Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology Research Center, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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- Zanjan Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Research Center, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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Vach Agocsova S, Culenova M, Birova I, Omanikova L, Moncmanova B, Danisovic L, Ziaran S, Bakos D, Alexy P. Resorbable Biomaterials Used for 3D Scaffolds in Tissue Engineering: A Review. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:4267. [PMID: 37374451 DOI: 10.3390/ma16124267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2023] [Revised: 05/28/2023] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
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This article provides a thorough overview of the available resorbable biomaterials appropriate for producing replacements for damaged tissues. In addition, their various properties and application possibilities are discussed as well. Biomaterials are fundamental components in tissue engineering (TE) of scaffolds and play a critical role. They need to exhibit biocompatibility, bioactivity, biodegradability, and non-toxicity, to ensure their ability to function effectively with an appropriate host response. With ongoing research and advancements in biomaterials for medical implants, the objective of this review is to explore recently developed implantable scaffold materials for various tissues. The categorization of biomaterials in this paper includes fossil-based materials (e.g., PCL, PVA, PU, PEG, and PPF), natural or bio-based materials (e.g., HA, PLA, PHB, PHBV, chitosan, fibrin, collagen, starch, and hydrogels), and hybrid biomaterials (e.g., PCL/PLA, PCL/PEG, PLA/PEG, PLA/PHB PCL/collagen, PCL/chitosan, PCL/starch, and PLA/bioceramics). The application of these biomaterials in both hard and soft TE is considered, with a particular focus on their physicochemical, mechanical, and biological properties. Furthermore, the interactions between scaffolds and the host immune system in the context of scaffold-driven tissue regeneration are discussed. Additionally, the article briefly mentions the concept of in situ TE, which leverages the self-renewal capacities of affected tissues and highlights the crucial role played by biopolymer-based scaffolds in this strategy.
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- Sara Vach Agocsova
- Institute of Natural and Synthetic Polymers, Faculty of Chemical and Food Technology, Slovak University of Technology, 812 37 Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Panara a.s., Krskanska 21, 949 05 Nitra, Slovakia
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- Institute of Natural and Synthetic Polymers, Faculty of Chemical and Food Technology, Slovak University of Technology, 812 37 Bratislava, Slovakia
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- National Institute of Rheumatic Diseases, Nabrezie I. Krasku 4, 921 12 Piestany, Slovakia
- Institute of Medical Biology, Genetics and Clinical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University in Bratislava, 811 08 Bratislava, Slovakia
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- National Institute of Rheumatic Diseases, Nabrezie I. Krasku 4, 921 12 Piestany, Slovakia
- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University, Limbova 5, 833 05 Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Institute of Natural and Synthetic Polymers, Faculty of Chemical and Food Technology, Slovak University of Technology, 812 37 Bratislava, Slovakia
- Panara a.s., Krskanska 21, 949 05 Nitra, Slovakia
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- Institute of Natural and Synthetic Polymers, Faculty of Chemical and Food Technology, Slovak University of Technology, 812 37 Bratislava, Slovakia
- Panara a.s., Krskanska 21, 949 05 Nitra, Slovakia
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Poly(ε-caprolactone)-poly(ethylene glycol) Tri-Block Copolymer as Quercetin Delivery System for Human Colorectal Carcinoma Cells: Synthesis, Characterization and In Vitro Study. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15051179. [PMID: 36904421 PMCID: PMC10007335 DOI: 10.3390/polym15051179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2023] [Revised: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 02/23/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2023] Open
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Quercetin is a hydrophobic molecule with short blood circulation times and instability. The development of a nano-delivery system formulation of quercetin may increase its bioavailability, resulting in greater tumor suppressing effects. Triblock ABA type polycaprolactone-polyethylenglycol- polycaprolactone (PCL-PEG-PCL) copolymers have been synthetized using ring-opening polymerization of caprolactone from PEG diol. The copolymers were characterized by nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), diffusion-ordered NMR spectroscopy (DOSY), and gel permeation chromatography (GPC). The triblock copolymers self-assembled in water forming micelles consisting of a core of biodegradable polycaprolactone (PCL) and a corona of polyethylenglycol (PEG). The core-shell PCL-PEG-PCL nanoparticles were able to incorporate quercetin into the core. They were characterized by dynamic light scattering (DLS) and NMR. The cellular uptake efficiency of human colorectal carcinoma cells was quantitatively determined by flow cytometry using nanoparticles loaded with Nile Red as hydrophobic model drug. The cytotoxic effect of quercetin-loaded nanoparticles was evaluated on HCT 116 cells, showing promising results.
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Xiong G, Yang H, Liu L, Liu J. Post-synthesis of Sn-beta zeolite by aerosol method. RSC Adv 2023; 13:4835-4842. [PMID: 36760268 PMCID: PMC9903300 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra06366b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2022] [Accepted: 01/05/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2023] Open
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Sn-beta zeolite is a Lewis acid catalyst which can activate the C-O and C[double bond, length as m-dash]O bonds of many organic compounds. In this paper, a simple aerosol method has been firstly applied to the post-synthesis of Sn-beta zeolite. The aqueous solution containing SnCl2 and dealuminated beta zeolite was rapidly dried using an aerosol generator to obtain the Sn-beta zeolites with different Sn contents. The physicochemical properties of the Sn-beta zeolites were further characterized by XRD, nitrogen adsorption-desorption, FT-IR and Py-FT-IR techniques. The catalysts exhibited good catalytic performances in the Baeyer-Villiger oxidation reaction of cyclohexanone.
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- Guang Xiong
- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology Dalian 116024 China +86-411-84986340
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology Dalian 116024 China +86-411-84986340
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology Dalian 116024 China +86-411-84986340
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology Dalian 116024 China +86-411-84986340
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Gökçe Kocabay Ö, İsmail O. Design and Fabrication of Anticancer Drug‐Loaded Poly(ϵ‐caprolactone)‐Poly(ethylene glycol)‐Poly(ϵ‐caprolactone) Micelles as Controlled Release System. ChemistrySelect 2023. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202204543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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- Özlem Gökçe Kocabay
- Istanbul Restoration and Conservation Center and Regional Laboratory Directorate T. R. Ministry of Culture and Tourism Topkapı Palace, I. Courtyard, Bab-ı Hümayun Street, Sultanahmet 34122 Istanbul Turkey
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- Department of Chemical Engineering Faculty of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering Yildiz Technical University Davutpaşa Campus 34210 Istanbul Turkey
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Arul MR, Zhang C, Alahmadi I, Moss IL, Banasavadi-Siddegowda YK, Abdulmalik S, Illien-Junger S, Kumbar SG. Novel Injectable Fluorescent Polymeric Nanocarriers for Intervertebral Disc Application. J Funct Biomater 2023; 14:52. [PMID: 36826851 PMCID: PMC9961171 DOI: 10.3390/jfb14020052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2022] [Revised: 01/11/2023] [Accepted: 01/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Damage to intervertebral discs (IVD) can lead to chronic pain and disability, and no current treatments can fully restore their function. Some non-surgical treatments have shown promise; however, these approaches are generally limited by burst release and poor localization of diverse molecules. In this proof-of-concept study, we developed a nanoparticle (NP) delivery system to efficiently deliver high- and low-solubility drug molecules. Nanoparticles of cellulose acetate and polycaprolactone-polyethylene glycol conjugated with 1-oxo-1H-pyrido [2,1-b][1,3]benzoxazole-3-carboxylic acid (PBC), a novel fluorescent dye, were prepared by the oil-in-water emulsion. Two drugs, a water insoluble indomethacin (IND) and a water soluble 4-aminopyridine (4-AP), were used to study their release patterns. Electron microscopy confirmed the spherical nature and rough surface of nanoparticles. The particle size analysis revealed a hydrodynamic radius ranging ~150-162 nm based on dynamic light scattering. Zeta potential increased with PBC conjugation implying their enhanced stability. IND encapsulation efficiency was almost 3-fold higher than 4-AP, with release lasting up to 4 days, signifying enhanced solubility, while the release of 4-AP continued for up to 7 days. Nanoparticles and their drug formulations did not show any apparent cytotoxicity and were taken up by human IVD nucleus pulposus cells. When injected into coccygeal mouse IVDs in vivo, the nanoparticles remained within the nucleus pulposus cells and the injection site of the nucleus pulposus and annulus fibrosus of the IVD. These fluorescent nano-formulations may serve as a platform technology to deliver therapeutic agents to IVDs and other tissues that require localized drug injections.
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- Michael R. Arul
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Connecticut Health, Farmington, CT 06030, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30308, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Connecticut Health, Farmington, CT 06030, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Connecticut Health, Farmington, CT 06030, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Connecticut Health, Farmington, CT 06030, USA
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USA
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USA
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Voci S, Gagliardi A, Ambrosio N, Salvatici MC, Fresta M, Cosco D. Gliadin Nanoparticles Containing Doxorubicin Hydrochloride: Characterization and Cytotoxicity. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:pharmaceutics15010180. [PMID: 36678809 PMCID: PMC9860592 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15010180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Revised: 12/28/2022] [Accepted: 12/30/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Doxorubicin hydrochloride (DOX) is a well-known antitumor drug used as first line treatment for many types of malignancies. Despite its clinical relevance, the administration of the compound is negatively affected by dose-dependent off-target toxicity phenomena. Nanotechnology has helped to overcome these important limitations by improving the therapeutic index of the bioactive and promoting the translation of novel nanomedicines into clinical practice. Herein, nanoparticles made up of wheat gliadin and stabilized by polyoxyethylene (2) oleyl ether were investigated for the first time as carriers of DOX. The encapsulation of the compound did not significantly affect the physico-chemical features of the gliadin nanoparticles (GNPs), which evidenced a mean diameter of ~180 nm, a polydispersity index < 0.2 and a negative surface charge. The nanosystems demonstrated great stability regarding temperature (25−50 °C) and were able to retain high amounts of drug, allowing its prolonged and sustained release for up to a week. In vitro viability assay performed against breast cancer cells demonstrated that the nanoencapsulation of DOX modulated the cytotoxicity of the bioactive as a function of the incubation time with respect to the free form of the drug. The results demonstrate the potential use of GNPs as carriers of hydrophilic antitumor compounds.
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- Silvia Voci
- Department of Health Sciences, University “Magna Græcia” of Catanzaro, Campus Universitario “S Venuta”, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University “Magna Græcia” of Catanzaro, Campus Universitario “S Venuta”, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University “Magna Græcia” of Catanzaro, Campus Universitario “S Venuta”, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
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- Institute of Chemistry of Organometallic Compounds (ICCOM)-Electron Microscopy Centre (Ce.M.E.), National Research Council (CNR), Via Madonna del Piano n. 10, Sesto Fiorentino, 50019 Florence, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University “Magna Græcia” of Catanzaro, Campus Universitario “S Venuta”, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University “Magna Græcia” of Catanzaro, Campus Universitario “S Venuta”, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-0961-369-4119
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Yousefnezhad M, Davaran S, Babazadeh M, Akbarzadeh A, Pazoki-Toroudi H. PCL-based nanoparticles for doxorubicin-ezetimibe co-delivery: A combination therapy for prostate cancer using a drug repurposing strategy. BIOIMPACTS : BI 2023; 13:241-253. [PMID: 37431480 PMCID: PMC10329752 DOI: 10.34172/bi.2023.24252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2022] [Revised: 05/21/2022] [Accepted: 06/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Drug repurposing is an effective strategy for identifying the use of approved drugs for new therapeutic purposes. This strategy has received particular attention in the development of cancer chemotherapy. Considering that a growing body of evidence suggesting the cholesterol-lowering drug ezetimibe (EZ) may prevent the progression of prostate cancer, we investigated the effect of EZ alone and in combination with doxorubicin (DOX) on prostate cancer treatment. METHODS In this study, DOX and EZ were encapsulated within a PCL-based biodegradable nanoparticle. The physicochemical properties of drug containing nanoparticle based on PCL-PEG-PCL triblock copolymer (PCEC) have been exactly determined. The encapsulation efficiency and release behavior of DOX and EZ were also studied at two different pHs and temperatures. RESULTS The average size of nanoparticles (NPs) observed by field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) was around 82±23.80 nm, 59.7±18.7 nm, and 67.6±23.8 nm for EZ@PCEC, DOX@PCEC, and DOX+EZ@PCEC NPs, respectively, which had a spherical morphology. In addition, DLS measurement showed a monomodal size distribution of around 319.9, 166.8, and 203 nm hydrodynamic diameters and negative zeta potential (-30.3, -6.14, and -43.8) mV for EZ@PCEC, DOX@PCEC, and DOX+EZ@PCEC NPs, respectively. The drugs were released from the NPs sustainably in a pH and temperature-dependent manner. Based on the MTT assay results, PCEC copolymer exhibited negligible cytotoxicity on the PC3 cell line. Therefore, PCEC was a biocompatible and suitable nano-vehicle for this study. The cytotoxicity of the DOX-EZ-loaded NPs on the PC3 cell line was higher than that of NPs loaded with single drugs. All the data confirmed the synergistic effect of EZ in combination with DOX as an anticancer drug. Furthermore, fluorescent microscopy and DAPI staining were performed to show the cellular uptake, and morphological changes-induced apoptosis of treated cells. CONCLUSION Overall, the data from the experiments represented the successful preparation of the nanocarriers with high encapsulation efficacy. The designed nanocarriers could serve as an ideal candidate for combination therapy of cancer. The results corroborated each other and presented successful EZ and DOX formulations containing PCEC NPs and their efficiency in treating prostate cancer.
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- Mina Yousefnezhad
- Department of Chemistry, Tabriz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Research Center for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Tabriz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Chen J, Lv M, Su X, Wang S, Wang Y, Fan Z, Zhang L, Tang G. ICAM1-Targeting Theranostic Nanoparticles for Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Therapy of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer. Int J Nanomedicine 2022; 17:5605-5619. [PMID: 36444196 PMCID: PMC9700474 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s374293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2022] [Accepted: 11/08/2022] [Indexed: 09/07/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Owing to the lack of effective biomarkers, triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) has the worst prognosis among all subtypes of breast cancer. Meanwhile, tremendous progress has been made to identify biomarkers for TNBC. However, limited number of biomarkers still restrain the specifically targeting outcomes against TNBC. Here, to solve the obstacle, we designed and synthesized a new type of biocompatible nanoparticles to amplify the targeting effects for TNBC theranostics. METHODS To identify the biomarker of TNBC, the expression of intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM1) was assessed by real-time polymerase chain reaction and western blot among all subtypes of breast cancer and normal breast epithelium. Then, vesicular nanoparticles based on poly(ethylene glycol)-poly(ε-caprolactone) copolymers were prepared by the double emulsion method and modified with anti-ICAM1 antibodies through click chemistry to conjugate with related antigens on TNBC cell membranes and then loaded with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agent gadolinium and chemotherapeutic drug doxorubicin. The targeting capability, diagnostic and therapeutic efficacy of this nanoparticle were validated through cell-based and tumor model-based experiments. RESULTS ICAM1 was expressed significantly higher on TNBC than on other subtypes of breast cancer and normal breast epithelium in both mRNA and protein level. Theranostic nanoparticle modified with anti-ICAM1 was proved to be able to specifically target to TNBC in vitro experiments. Such theranostic nanoparticle also displayed enhanced diagnostic and therapeutic efficacy by specifically targeting capability and extending circulation time in tumor models. The biocompatibility and biosafety of this nanoparticle was also confirmed in vitro and in vivo. CONCLUSION Overall, this new nanoparticle has been demonstrated with effective therapeutic outcomes against TNBC, providing a promising theranostic approach for MRI-guided therapy of TNBC.
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- Jieying Chen
- Department of Radiology, Shanghai Tenth People’s Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Polymeric Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Radiology, Shanghai Tenth People’s Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Radiology, Shanghai Tenth People’s Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Radiology, Shanghai Tenth People’s Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Polymeric Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
- Institute for Advanced Study, Tongji University, Shanghai, China; Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Tenth People’s Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Radiology, Shanghai Tenth People’s Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Radiology, Shanghai Tenth People’s Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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Kulkarni B, Qutub S, Ladelta V, Khashab NM, Hadjichristidis N. AIE-Based Fluorescent Triblock Copolymer Micelles for Simultaneous Drug Delivery and Intracellular Imaging. Biomacromolecules 2021; 22:5243-5255. [PMID: 34852198 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.1c01165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Fluorescent drug delivery systems have received increasing attention in cancer therapy because they combine drug delivery and bioimaging into a single platform. For example, polymers with aggregation-induced emission (AIE) fluorophores, such as tetraphenylethylene (TPE), have emerged as an elegant choice for drug delivery/bioimaging applications. In this work, we report one-pot sequential organocatalytic ring-opening polymerization of ε-caprolactone (CL) and ethylene oxide (EO) using TPE-(OH)2 as a difunctional initiator, in the presence of a t-BuP2/TEB Lewis pair (catalyst), in THF at room temperature. Two well-defined triblock copolymers with inverse block sequences, TPE-(PCL-b-PEO)2 and TPE-(PEO-b-PCL)2, were synthesized by altering the sequential addition of CL and EO. The physicochemical properties, including hydrodynamic diameter, morphology, and AIE properties of the synthesized amphiphilic triblock copolymers were investigated in aqueous media. The block copolymer micelles were loaded with anticancer drugs doxorubicin and curcumin to serve as drug delivery vehicles. In vitro studies revealed the accelerated drug release at lower pH (5.5), which mimics the tumor microenvironment, different from the physiological pH (7.4). In vitro cytotoxicity studies demonstrated that the neat block copolymer micelles are biocompatible, while drug-loaded micelles exhibited a significant cytotoxic effect in cancer cells. Cellular uptake, examined by confocal laser scanning microscopy, showed that the block copolymer micelles were rapidly internalized by the cells with simultaneous emission of TPE fluorophore. These results suggest that these triblock copolymers can be utilized for intracellular bioimaging.
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- Bhagyashree Kulkarni
- Polymer Synthesis Laboratory, KAUST Catalysis Center, Physical Sciences and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955, Saudi Arabia
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- Smart Hybrid Materials (SHMs) Laboratory, Advanced Membranes and Porous Materials Center, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Polymer Synthesis Laboratory, KAUST Catalysis Center, Physical Sciences and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955, Saudi Arabia
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- Smart Hybrid Materials (SHMs) Laboratory, Advanced Membranes and Porous Materials Center, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Polymer Synthesis Laboratory, KAUST Catalysis Center, Physical Sciences and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955, Saudi Arabia
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Chowdhury P, Ghosh U, Samanta K, Jaggi M, Chauhan SC, Yallapu MM. Bioactive nanotherapeutic trends to combat triple negative breast cancer. Bioact Mater 2021; 6:3269-3287. [PMID: 33778204 PMCID: PMC7970221 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2021.02.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2020] [Revised: 02/27/2021] [Accepted: 02/28/2021] [Indexed: 02/09/2023] Open
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The management of aggressive breast cancer, particularly, triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) remains a formidable challenge, despite treatment advancement. Although newer therapies such as atezolizumab, olaparib, and sacituzumab can tackle the breast cancer prognosis and/or progression, but achieved limited survival benefit(s). The current research efforts are aimed to develop and implement strategies for improved bioavailability, targetability, reduce systemic toxicity, and enhance therapeutic outcome of FDA-approved treatment regimen. This review presents various nanoparticle technology mediated delivery of chemotherapeutic agent(s) for breast cancer treatment. This article also documents novel strategies to employ cellular and cell membrane cloaked (biomimetic) nanoparticles for effective clinical translation. These technologies offer a safe and active targeting nanomedicine for effective management of breast cancer, especially TNBC.
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- Pallabita Chowdhury
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, Rutgers University, The State University of New Jersey, Piscataway, NJ, 08854, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA
- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, School of Medicine, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, McAllen, TX, USA
- South Texas Center of Excellence in Cancer Research, School of Medicine, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, McAllen, TX, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA
- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, School of Medicine, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, McAllen, TX, USA
- South Texas Center of Excellence in Cancer Research, School of Medicine, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, McAllen, TX, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA
- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, School of Medicine, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, McAllen, TX, USA
- South Texas Center of Excellence in Cancer Research, School of Medicine, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, McAllen, TX, USA
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Kost B, Gonciarz W, Krupa A, Socka M, Rogala M, Biela T, Brzeziński M. pH-tunable nanoparticles composed of copolymers of lactide and allyl-glycidyl ether with various functionalities for the efficient delivery of anti-cancer drugs. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2021; 204:111801. [PMID: 33957491 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2021.111801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2021] [Revised: 04/16/2021] [Accepted: 04/26/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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The designing of biocompatible nanocarriers for the efficient delivery of their cargos to the desired targets remains a challenge. In this regard, the most promising strategy relies on the construction of pH- or thermo-responsive nanoparticles (NPs). However, it is also important to preserve the balance between the responsiveness of the carrier and their stability in physiological conditions. Therefore, we described a new family of copolymers of lactide and allyl-glycidyl ether which were subsequently modified by thiol-ene reaction to functionalize the resulting copolymer with acetylcysteine (ACC) or thioglycolic acid (tGA) moieties. Subsequently, these copolymers were used to obtain blank and doxorubicin (DOX) loaded NPs with an average diameter of about 50-100 nm. Interestingly, the NPs were stable in different pH conditions, however, the presence of ACC or tGA units in the polymeric chain allows for the reduction of the undesired burst release due to the supramolecular interactions between polymeric pedant groups and DOX. The release tests of DOX from NPs showed that DOX release rate decrease depending on the pH values and the copolymer functionalization in order of non-modified NPs > ACC-modified NPs > tGA functionalized NPs. Most importantly, the MTT assay showed that all blank NPs are non-toxic against the normal L929 cell line. Subsequently, the antitumor efficiency of the obtained NPs was tested towards L929 (murine fibroblast cell line), HeLa (cervical cancer), and AGS (human gastric adenocarcinoma cancer) cells. The results demonstrated that DOX-loaded NPs efficiently induce the reduction in the viability of the HeLa and AGS cell, and this reduction in the viability was even below 20 % for the AGS cells. Together with their biocompatibility, the obtained NPs offer a novel route for the preparation of nanocarriers for the controlled and efficient delivery of anticancer drugs.
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- B Kost
- Centre of Molecular and Macromolecular Studies, Polish Academy of Sciences, Sienkiewicza 112, 90-363, Łódź, Poland.
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- Department of Immunology and Infectious Biology, Institute of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Immunology, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Lodz, Banacha 12/16, 90-237, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Immunology and Infectious Biology, Institute of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Immunology, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Lodz, Banacha 12/16, 90-237, Lodz, Poland.
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- Centre of Molecular and Macromolecular Studies, Polish Academy of Sciences, Sienkiewicza 112, 90-363, Łódź, Poland
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- University of Lodz, Faculty of Physics and Applied Informatics, Department of Solid State Physics, Pomorska 149/153, 90-236, Lodz, Poland
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- Centre of Molecular and Macromolecular Studies, Polish Academy of Sciences, Sienkiewicza 112, 90-363, Łódź, Poland
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- Centre of Molecular and Macromolecular Studies, Polish Academy of Sciences, Sienkiewicza 112, 90-363, Łódź, Poland.
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Versatility of Reverse Micelles: From Biomimetic Models to Nano (Bio)Sensor Design. Processes (Basel) 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/pr9020345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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This paper presents an overview of the principal structural and dynamics characteristics of reverse micelles (RMs) in order to highlight their structural flexibility and versatility, along with the possibility to modulate their parameters in a controlled manner. The multifunctionality in a large range of different scientific fields is exemplified in two distinct directions: a theoretical model for mimicry of the biological microenvironment and practical application in the field of nanotechnology and nano-based sensors. RMs represent a convenient experimental approach that limits the drawbacks of the conventionally biological studies in vitro, while the particular structure confers them the status of simplified mimics of cells by reproducing a complex supramolecular organization in an artificial system. The biological relevance of RMs is discussed in some particular cases referring to confinement and a crowded environment, as well as the molecular dynamics of water and a cell membrane structure. The use of RMs in a range of applications seems to be more promising due to their structural and compositional flexibility, high efficiency, and selectivity. Advances in nanotechnology are based on developing new methods of nanomaterial synthesis and deposition. This review highlights the advantages of using RMs in the synthesis of nanoparticles with specific properties and in nano (bio)sensor design.
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Li X, Wang Y, Xu F, Zhang F, Xu Y, Tang L, Webster TJ. Artemisinin Loaded mPEG-PCL Nanoparticle Based Photosensitive Gelatin Methacrylate Hydrogels for the Treatment of Gentamicin Induced Hearing Loss. Int J Nanomedicine 2020; 15:4591-4606. [PMID: 32612358 PMCID: PMC7323796 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s245188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2020] [Accepted: 06/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Artemisinin (ART) is a natural anti-malarial sesquiterpene lactone which has the ability to treat and activate the CLRN1 pathway to play a pivotal role in hearing loss and hair cell function. To investigate the therapeutic effect of ART in hearing loss induced by gentamicin (GM), an ART-loaded poly(ethylene glycol)-b-poly(ε-caprolactone) mPEG-PCL nanoparticle-based photosensitive hydrogel was developed and tested in this study. MATERIALS AND METHODS Artemisinin-loaded mPEG-PCL nanoparticles (mPEG-PCL-ART-NPs) were prepared by a double emulsion method and the formulation was optimized by an orthogonal experimental design. The particle size, zeta potential, morphology and in vitro dissolution of the mPEG-PCL-ART-NPs were well characterized. Biocompatibility of the mPEG-PCL-ART-NPs were tested on HeLa cells with an MTT assay. The photo-crosslinkable biodegradable gelatin methacrylate (GelMA) hydrogel was prepared and its physicochemical properties (such as substitution, photocrosslinking efficiency, cell viability morphology, mechanical and swelling properties) were evaluated. Finally, mPEG-PCL-ART-FITC-NPs, loaded mPEG-PCL-ART-NPs, and loaded mPEG-PCL-ART-NPs-GelMA hydrogels were fabricated and a GM toxicity-induced guinea pig ear damage model was established to determine the effectiveness of the materials on returning auditory function and cochlea pathomorphology. RESULTS The zeta potential of the mPEG-PCL-ART-NPs was about -38.64 ± 0.21 mV and the average size was 167.51 ± 1.87 nm with an encapsulation efficacy of 81.7 ± 1.46%. In vitro release studies showed that the mPEG-PCL-ART-NPs possessed a sustained-release effect and the MTT experiments showed good biocompatibility properties of the drug-loaded nanoparticles. The results indicated that the 5% GelMA with MA-4% hydrogel had a better crosslinking density and 3D structure for drug loading and drug delivery than controls. Skin penetration results showed that the mPEG-PCL-ART-NPs increased adhesive capacity and avoided fast diffusion in the skin. Most importantly, auditory brainstem response results indicated that the mPEG-PCL-ART-NPs-GelMA hydrogel alleviated hearing loss induced by GM. CONCLUSION These results suggested that the presently fabricated mPEG-PCL-ART-NPs-GelMA hydrogels are promising formulations for the treatment of hearing loss induced by GM and lay the foundation for further clinical research of inner ear induction therapy.
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- Xiaohua Li
- Department of Otolaryngology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou450052, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Chinese Medicine, Henan Provincial People’s Hospital, People’s Hospital of Zhengzhou University, People’s Hospital of Henan University, Zhengzhou, Henan450003, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou450052, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou450052, People’s Republic of China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang212013, People’s Republic of China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang212013, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA02115, USA
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Jalilzadeh N, Samadi N, Salehi R, Dehghan G, Iranshahi M, Dadpour MR, Hamishehkar H. Novel nano-vehicle for delivery and efficiency of anticancer auraptene against colon cancer cells. Sci Rep 2020; 10:1606. [PMID: 32005894 PMCID: PMC6994674 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-58527-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2019] [Accepted: 12/29/2019] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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The aim of this study is to devise, prepare and characterize nano encapsulated auraptene (AUR) and evaluate cytotoxic and apoptotic effects on HT-29 colon cancer cells. Herein, AUR nano formulations were prepared by triblock (PCL-PEG-PCL) and pentablock (PLA-PCL-PEG-PCL-PLA) biodegradable copolymers in order to increase AUR bioavailability as an anticancer agent. The preparation of nano particles (NPs) was done with rotor stator homogenization (RSH) and Ultrasonic homogenization (USH) methods. The physicochemical characteristics of prepared nanoparticles (NPs) were studied using HNMR, FTIR, GPC, DLS and SEM techniques. The smaller hydrodynamic size (110 nm) and polydispersity index (PDI: 0.288) as well as higher cellular uptake (89%) were observed in PB NPs rather than TB NPs. The highest cytotoxic and apoptotic effects were observed in AUR loaded PB NPs compared to AUR loaded TB NPs and free AUR obtained by MTT assay, cell cycle arrest, Annexin V-FITC, DAPI staining and RT-PCR techniques. Real time PCR results indicated that Bax /Bcl2 expression ratio as an apoptosis predicting criterion, in free AUR, AUR loaded TB and AUR loaded PB have increased 6, 9 and 13 times, respectively (p value < 0.05). In conclusion, using biodegradable nano-vehicles for sustained delivery of natural anti-cancer compounds may open new perspectives for treatment of cancer patients.
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- Nazila Jalilzadeh
- Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
- Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Biochemistry and Clinical Laboratories, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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- Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Kubát P, Henke P, Raya RK, Štěpánek M, Mosinger J. Polystyrene and Poly(ethylene glycol)- b-Poly(ε-caprolactone) Nanoparticles with Porphyrins: Structure, Size, and Photooxidation Properties. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2020; 36:302-310. [PMID: 31829603 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.9b03468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The transport of a photosensitizer to target biological structures followed by the release of singlet oxygen is a critical step in photodynamic therapy. We compared the (photo)physical properties of polystyrene nanoparticles (TPP@PS) of different sizes and self-assembled poly(ethylene glycol)-b-poly(ε-caprolactone) core/shell nanoparticles (TPP@PEG-PCL) with different lengths of copolymer blocks, both suitable for the transport of the tetraphenylporphyrin (TPP) photosensitizer. The singlet oxygen was formed inside both nanoparticles after irradiation with visible light. Its kinetics was controlled by the size of TPP@PS; its lifetime (τΔ) increased with increasing nanoparticle size (from 6.5 to 16 μs) because of hindered diffusion into the external aqueous environment, where it was quickly deactivated. Accordingly, the prolongation of the singlet oxygen-sensitized delayed fluorescence kinetics was found for TPP@PS of high size. The TPP@PEG-PCL self-assemblies allowed for enhanced oxygen diffusion, and the estimated low values of τΔ ≈ 3.7 μs were independent of the size of building blocks. The delayed fluorescence in oxygen-free conditions originating from triplet-triplet annihilation indicated a high mobility of TPP in the PCL core in comparison with fixed molecules in the PS matrix. Photooxidation of uric acid revealed the highest efficacy for TPP@PS of small sizes, whereas the largest TPP@PS exhibited the lowest activity, and the efficacy of TPP@PEG-PCL remained independent of the sizes of the building blocks.
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- Pavel Kubát
- J. Heyrovský Institute of Physical Chemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences , v.v.i., Dolejškova 3 , 182 23 Prague 8 , Czech Republic
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Science , Charles University , 2030 Hlavova , 128 43 Prague 2 , Czech Republic
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Science , Charles University , 2030 Hlavova , 128 43 Prague 2 , Czech Republic
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Science , Charles University , 2030 Hlavova , 128 43 Prague 2 , Czech Republic
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Science , Charles University , 2030 Hlavova , 128 43 Prague 2 , Czech Republic
- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences , v.v.i., Husinec-Řež 1001 , 250 68 Řež , Czech Republic
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Li Y, Zhao Z, Liu H, Fetse JP, Jain A, Lin CY, Cheng K. Development of a Tumor-Responsive Nanopolyplex Targeting Pancreatic Cancer Cells and Stroma. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2019; 11:45390-45403. [PMID: 31769963 PMCID: PMC7372733 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.9b15116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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Desmoplasia plays a pivotal role in promoting pancreatic cancer progression and is associated with poor clinical outcome. Targeting the desmoplastic tumor microenvironment in combination with chemotherapy is therefore a promising strategy for pancreatic cancer therapy. Here, we report a novel biodegradable copolymer to codeliver LY2109761 (a TGF-β receptor I/II inhibitor) and CPI-613 (a novel chemotherapy agent) to desmoplastic stroma and tumor cells, respectively, in the tumor microenvironment. Hydrophobic CPI-613 is conjugated to the hydrophilic copolymer via a newly designed MMP-2-responsive linker to form a trigger-responsive nanopolyplex. LY2109761 is hydrophobic and encapsulated into the hydrophobic core of the nanopolyplex. The resulting nanopolyplex is modified with a plectin-1-targeting peptide to enhance the accumulation of the nanopolyplex in pancreatic tumors. The nanopolyplex aims to normalize the stroma by blocking the interaction between tumor cells and pancreatic stellate cells to inhibit the activation of pancreatic stellate cells and subsequently reduce the dense extracellular matrix. Normalized stroma increases the penetration of the nanopolyplex into the tumor. The nanopolyplex shows enhanced accumulation in xenograft pancreatic tumors in a biodistribution study. Moreover, the targeted nanopolyplex markedly inhibits tumor growth in an orthotopic pancreatic cancer mouse model by dual-targeting tumor cells and stroma. Overall, the multifunctional nanopolyplex is a promising platform for pancreatic cancer therapy.
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- Corresponding author: Kun Cheng, Ph.D., University of Missouri Curators’ Distinguished Professor, Division of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Missouri-Kansas City, 2464 Charlotte Street, Kansas City, MO 64108, Phone: (816) 235-2425, Fax: (816) 235-5779,
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Polymeric nanoparticles as carrier for targeted and controlled delivery of anticancer agents. Ther Deliv 2019; 10:527-550. [DOI: 10.4155/tde-2019-0044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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In recent decades, many novel methods by using nanoparticles (NPs) have been investigated for diagnosis, drug delivery and treatment of cancer. Accordingly, the potential of NPs as carriers is very significant for the delivery of anticancer drugs, because cancer treatment with NPs has led to the improvement of some of the drug delivery limitations such as low blood circulation time and bioavailability, lack of water solubility, drug adverse effect. In addition, the NPs protect drugs against enzymatic degradation and can lead to the targeted and/or controlled release of the drug. The present review focuses on the potential of NPs that can help the targeted and/or controlled delivery of anticancer agents for cancer therapy.
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Sun Y, Wu H, Dong W, Zhou J, Zhang X, Liu L, Zhang X, Cheng H, Guan J, Zhao R, Mao S. Molecular simulation approach to the rational design of self-assembled nanoparticles for enhanced peroral delivery of doxorubicin. Carbohydr Polym 2019; 218:279-288. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2019.04.095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2019] [Revised: 04/21/2019] [Accepted: 04/30/2019] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Alami-Milani M, Zakeri-Milani P, Valizadeh H, Sattari S, Salatin S, Jelvehgari M. Evaluation of anti-inflammatory impact of dexamethasone-loaded PCL-PEG-PCL micelles on endotoxin-induced uveitis in rabbits. Pharm Dev Technol 2019; 24:680-688. [DOI: 10.1080/10837450.2019.1578370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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- Mitra Alami-Milani
- Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Student Research Committee, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Liver and Gastrointestinal Diseases Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Nikookari Ophthalmology Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Research Center for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Espinoza SM, Patil HI, San Martin Martinez E, Casañas Pimentel R, Ige PP. Poly-ε-caprolactone (PCL), a promising polymer for pharmaceutical and biomedical applications: Focus on nanomedicine in cancer. INT J POLYM MATER PO 2019. [DOI: 10.1080/00914037.2018.1539990] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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- Sergio Miguel Espinoza
- Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Centro de Investigación en Ciencia Aplicada y Tecnología Avanzada, Legaria 694, Col. Irrigación, 11500 Ciudad de México
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, R. C. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Shirpur, Dhule, Maharashtra 425405, India
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- Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Centro de Investigación en Ciencia Aplicada y Tecnología Avanzada, Legaria 694, Col. Irrigación, 11500 Ciudad de México
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- CONACYT-Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Centro de Investigación en Ciencia Aplicada y Tecnología Avanzada, Legaria 694, Col. Irrigación, 11500 Ciudad de México
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, R. C. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Shirpur, Dhule, Maharashtra 425405, India
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Niza E, Castro-Osma JA, Posadas I, Alonso-Moreno C, Bravo I, Garzón A, Canales-Vázquez J, Ceña V, Lara-Sánchez A, Albaladejo J, Otero A. Assessment of doxorubicin delivery devices based on tailored bare polycaprolactone against glioblastoma. Int J Pharm 2019; 558:110-119. [PMID: 30639216 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2018.12.079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2018] [Revised: 12/22/2018] [Accepted: 12/24/2018] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Bare polycaprolactones with controlled molar mass and dispersity were employed to manufacture biodegradable devices, which were applied for doxorubicin delivery in glioblastoma. Micro- and nanoscale devices were prepared by emulsion formation or by a combination of precipitation and hydrolysis. The carriers were characterized by scanning electron microscopy, dynamic light scattering techniques, thermogravimetric analysis and differential scanning calorimetry. The encapsulation parameters and drug-release profiles are discussed in order to evaluate the influence of different fundamental parameters, such as molar mass and dispersity value, pH, morphology or crystallinity, on the efficiency of the doxorubicin delivery systems. The ability of doxorubicin-loaded micro- and nanoscale devices to induce cellular toxicity in glioblastoma cells was also explored. A cell viability assay against C6 cells of doxorubicin-loaded nanocarriers showed higher cytotoxicity than doxorubicin-loaded microcarriers. In addition, doxorubicin-loaded nanocarriers also showed good antitumor profile in human tumoral cells and improved the security profile in relation to free doxorubicin in non-tumoral cells. Consistent with the assessment study described in this manuscript, the results provide a proof of concept for the suitability of the approach, based on bare polycaprolactone, to local controlled-sustained release of doxorubicin for the treatment of glioblastoma.
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- Enrique Niza
- Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Dpto. de Química Inorgánica, Orgánica y Bioquímica, Facultad de Farmacia, 02071 Albacete, Spain
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- Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Dpto. de Química Inorgánica, Orgánica y Bioquímica, Facultad de Farmacia, 02071 Albacete, Spain
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- Unidad Asociada Neurodeath CSIC-UCLM, Dpto. de Ciencias Médicas, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Campus Universitario de Albacete, 02071 Albacete, Spain
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- Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Dpto. de Química Inorgánica, Orgánica y Bioquímica, Facultad de Farmacia, 02071 Albacete, Spain.
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- Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Dpto. de Química Física, Facultad de Farmacia, 02071 Albacete, Spain.
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- Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Dpto. de Química Física, Facultad de Farmacia, 02071 Albacete, Spain
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- Unidad Asociada Neurodeath CSIC-UCLM, Dpto. de Ciencias Médicas, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Campus Universitario de Albacete, 02071 Albacete, Spain
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- Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Dpto. de Química Inorgánica, Orgánica y Bioquímica, Facultad de Farmacia, 02071 Albacete, Spain
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- Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Dpto. de Química Física, Facultad de Farmacia, 02071 Albacete, Spain
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- Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Dpto. de Química Inorgánica, Orgánica y Bioquímica, Facultad de Farmacia, 02071 Albacete, Spain
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Hu C, Chen Z, Wu S, Han Y, Wang H, Sun H, Kong D, Leng X, Wang C, Zhang L, Zhu D. Micelle or polymersome formation by PCL-PEG-PCL copolymers as drug delivery systems. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2017.07.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Grossen P, Witzigmann D, Sieber S, Huwyler J. PEG-PCL-based nanomedicines: A biodegradable drug delivery system and its application. J Control Release 2017; 260:46-60. [PMID: 28536049 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2017.05.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 278] [Impact Index Per Article: 39.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2017] [Revised: 05/19/2017] [Accepted: 05/20/2017] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
Abstract
The lack of efficient therapeutic options for many severe disorders including cancer spurs demand for improved drug delivery technologies. Nanoscale drug delivery systems based on poly(ethylene glycol)-poly(ε-caprolactone) copolymers (PEG-PCL) represent a strategy to implement therapies with enhanced drug accumulation at the site of action and decreased off-target effects. In this review, we discuss state-of-the-art nanomedicines based on PEG-PCL that have been investigated in a preclinical setting. We summarize the various synthesis routes and different preparation methods used for the production of PEG-PCL nanoparticles. Additionally, we review physico-chemical properties including biodegradability, biocompatibility, and drug loading. Finally, we highlight recent therapeutic applications investigated in vitro and in vivo using advanced systems such as triggered release, multi-component therapies, theranostics, or gene delivery systems.
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Affiliation(s)
- Philip Grossen
- Division of Pharmaceutical Technology, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Technology, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Technology, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Technology, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland.
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Preparation of curcumin-loaded PCL-PEG-PCL triblock copolymeric nanoparticles by a microchannel technology. Eur J Pharm Sci 2017; 99:328-336. [PMID: 28062259 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2017.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2016] [Revised: 12/28/2016] [Accepted: 01/02/2017] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
Abstract
Biodegradable polymeric nanoparticles (NPs) have potential therapeutic applications; however, preparing NPs of a specific diameter and uniform size distribution is a challenge. In this work, we fabricated a microchannel system for the preparation of curcumin (Cur)-loaded NPs by the interfacial precipitation method, which rapidly and consistently generated stable NPs with a relatively smaller diameter, narrow size distribution, and higher drug-loading capacity and entrapment efficiency. Poly(ε-caprolactone)-poly(ethylene glycol)-poly (ε-caprolactone) triblock copolymers(PCEC) used as the carrier material was synthesized and characterized. Cur-loaded PCEC NPs had an average size of 167.2nm with a zeta potential of -29.23mV, and showed a loading capacity and drug entrapment efficiency of 15.28%±0.23% and 96.11%±0.13%, respectively. Meanwhile, the NPs demonstrated good biocompatibility and bioavailability, efficient cellular uptake, and long circulation time and a possible liver targeting effect in vivo. These results indicate that the Cur-loaded PCEC NPs can be used as drug carriers in controlled delivery systems and other biomedical applications.
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