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Bastos FR, Soares da Costa D, Reis RL, Alves NM, Pashkuleva I, Costa RR. Layer-by-layer coated calcium carbonate nanoparticles for targeting breast cancer cells. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2023; 153:213563. [PMID: 37487456 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2023.213563] [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: 05/09/2023] [Revised: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/26/2023]
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Breast cancer is resistant to conventional treatments due to the specific tumour microenvironment, the associated acidic pH and the overexpression of receptors that enhance cells tumorigenicity. Herein, we optimized the synthesis of acidic resorbable calcium carbonate (CaCO3) nanoparticles and the encapsulation of a low molecular weight model molecule (Rhodamine). The addition of ethylene glycol during the synthetic process resulted in a particle size decrease: we obtained homogeneous CaCO3 particles with an average size of 564 nm. Their negative charge enabled the assembly of layer-by-layer (LbL) coatings with surface-exposed hyaluronic acid (HA), a ligand of tumour-associated receptor CD44. The coating decreased Rhodamine release by two-fold compared to uncoated nanoparticles. We demonstrated the effect of nanoparticles on two breast cancer cell lines with different aggressiveness - SK-BR-3 and the more aggressive MDA-MB-231 - and compared them with the normal breast cell line MCF10A. CaCO3 nanoparticles (coated and uncoated) significantly decreased the metabolic activity of the breast cancer cells. The interactions between LbL-coated nanoparticles and cells depended on HA expression on the cell surface: more particles were observed on the surface of MDA-MB-231 cells, which had the thickest endogenous HA coating. We concluded that CaCO3 nanoparticles are potential candidates to carry low molecular weight chemotherapeutics and deliver them to aggressive breast cancer sites with an HA-abundant pericellular matrix.
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- Filipa R Bastos
- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs - Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal; ICVS/3B's - PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs - Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal; ICVS/3B's - PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs - Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal; ICVS/3B's - PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs - Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal; ICVS/3B's - PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs - Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal; ICVS/3B's - PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal.
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs - Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal; ICVS/3B's - PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal.
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Ullah A, Khan M, Yibang Z, Raza F, Hasnat M, Cao J, Qi X, Hussain A, Liu D. Hollow Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles for Dual Chemo-starvation Therapy of Hepatocellular Carcinoma. Pharm Res 2023; 40:2215-2228. [PMID: 37700104 DOI: 10.1007/s11095-023-03599-6] [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] [Accepted: 08/28/2023] [Indexed: 09/14/2023]
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PURPOSE This study aims at chemotherapy and starvation therapy of HCC via starvation and apoptosis. METHODS Hollow mesoporous organosilica nanoparticles (HMONs) with the thioether-hybrid structure were developed using an organic/inorganic co-templating assembly approach. Hydrofluoric acid was used to remove the internal MSN core for yielding large radial mesopores for loading drug cargos. The morphology and structure of NPs were determined using TEM and SEM. HMONs were stepwise surface modified with glucose oxidase (GOx), oxygen (O2) and Doxorubicin (DOX), and cancer cell membrane (CCM) for yielding CCM-coated HMONs (targeted stealth biorobots; TSBRs) for starvation, apoptotic, and enhanced cell uptake properties, respectively. The surface area and pore size distribution were determined via BET and BJH assays. The catalytic ability of GOx-modified NPs was measured using in vitro glucose conversion approach authenticated by H2O2 and pH determination assays. MTT assay was used to determine the cytotoxicities of NPs. Cell uptake and apoptotic assay were used for the NPs internalization and apoptosis mechanisms. The subcutaneous HepG2 tumor model was established in mice. The long-term in vivo toxicity was determined using blood assays. RESULTS The prepared NPs were spherical, hollow and mesoporous with excellent surface area and pore size distribution. The GOx-modified NPs exhibited excellent catalytic activity. The TSBRs showed better cytotoxicity and reduce the tumor size and weight. The NPs showed long-term safety in vivo. CONCLUSION TSBRs destroyed cancer cells by starvation and chemotherapy in both in-vitro and in-vivo settings which demonstrates its anti-cancer potential.
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- Aftab Ullah
- School of Pharmacy, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, Jiangsu, China.
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- Department of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Kohat University of Science and Technology, Kohat, Pakistan
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- School of Pharmacy, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Outfall Road, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan
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- School of Pharmacy, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, Jiangsu, China.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Shantou University Medical College, 22 Xinling Road, Shantou, 515041, Guangdong, China.
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Biomedicine Innovations and Its Nanohydrogel Classifications. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14122839. [PMID: 36559335 PMCID: PMC9787506 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14122839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2022] [Revised: 12/04/2022] [Accepted: 12/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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As one of the most cutting-edge and promising polymer crosslinked network nanoparticle systems. Polymer nano-sized hydrogels (nanogels) have been a hot topic in the biomedical field over the last few decades. Due to their unique characteristics, which include their relatively high drug encapsulation efficiency, ease of preparation, high tunability, low toxicity, high stability in serum and responsive behavior to a range of stimuli to facilitate drug release. Nanogels are thought to be the next generation of drug delivery systems that can completely change the way that drug delivery systems have an impact on patients' lives. Nanogels have demonstrated significant potential in a variety of fields, including chemotherapy, diagnosis, organ targeting, and delivery of bioactive molecules of different dimensions. However, the lack of substantial clinical data from nanogels becomes one of the major barriers to translating the nanogel concept into a practical therapeutic application for many disease conditions. In addition, nanogel safety profiles have been the major concern that hinders it advancement to the clinical trial phase. This review aims to emphasize the unique properties of nanogels as delivery systems for a variety of bioactive molecules over other nano-delivery systems. Also, this review attempts to give insight into the recent progress in nanogels as a carrier in the field of nanomedicine to overcome complex biological barriers. Relevant scientific data and clinical rationale for the development and the potential use of nanogel as a carrier for targeted therapeutic interventions are discussed. Finally, the concluding points of this review highlight the importance of understanding the long-term toxicity profile of nanogel within the biological system to fully understand their biocompatibility.
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Zhang M, Zhang Z, Song X, Zhu J, Sng JA, Li J, Wen Y. Synthesis and Characterization of Palmitoyl- block-poly(methacryloyloxyethyl Phosphorylcholine) Polymer Micelles for Anticancer Drug Delivery. Biomacromolecules 2022; 23:4586-4596. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.2c00838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Miao Zhang
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National University of Singapore, 15 Kent Ridge Crescent, Singapore 119276, Singapore
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National University of Singapore, 15 Kent Ridge Crescent, Singapore 119276, Singapore
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National University of Singapore, 15 Kent Ridge Crescent, Singapore 119276, Singapore
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National University of Singapore, 15 Kent Ridge Crescent, Singapore 119276, Singapore
- NUS Environmental Research Institute (NERI), National University of Singapore, 5A Engineering Drive 1, Singapore 117411, Singapore
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National University of Singapore, 15 Kent Ridge Crescent, Singapore 119276, Singapore
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National University of Singapore, 15 Kent Ridge Crescent, Singapore 119276, Singapore
- NUS Environmental Research Institute (NERI), National University of Singapore, 5A Engineering Drive 1, Singapore 117411, Singapore
- National University of Singapore (Chongqing) Research Institute, 2 Huizhu Road, Yubei District, Chongqing 401120, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National University of Singapore, 15 Kent Ridge Crescent, Singapore 119276, Singapore
- National University of Singapore (Chongqing) Research Institute, 2 Huizhu Road, Yubei District, Chongqing 401120, China
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Liu Y, Chen Y, Fei W, Zheng C, Zheng Y, Tang M, Qian Y, Zhang X, Zhao M, Zhang M, Wang F. Silica-Based Nanoframeworks Involved Hepatocellular Carcinoma Theranostic. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2021; 9:733792. [PMID: 34557478 PMCID: PMC8452863 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2021.733792] [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: 06/30/2021] [Accepted: 08/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Silica-based nanoframeworks have been extensively studied for diagnosing and treating hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Several reviews have summarized the advantages and disadvantages of these nanoframeworks and their use as drug-delivery carriers. Encouragingly, these nanoframeworks, especially those with metal elements or small molecular drugs doping into the skeleton structure or modifying onto the surface of nanoparticles, could be multifunctional components participating in HCC diagnosis and treatment rather than functioning only as drug-delivery carriers. Therefore, in this work, we described the research progress of silica-based nanoframeworks involved in HCC diagnosis (plasma biomarker detection, magnetic resonance imaging, positron emission tomography, photoacoustic imaging, fluorescent imaging, ultrasonography, etc.) and treatment (chemotherapy, ferroptotic therapy, radiotherapy, phototherapy, sonodynamic therapy, immunotherapy, etc.) to clarify their roles in HCC theranostics. Further, the future expectations and challenges associated with silica-based nanoframeworks were highlighted. We believe that this review will provide a comprehensive understanding for researchers to design novel, functional silica-based nanoframeworks that can effectively overcome HCC.
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- Yunxi Liu
- Department of Pharmacy, Women’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Women’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Women’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Women’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- School of Pharmacy, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Women’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Women’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Women’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Women’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Women’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Women’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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P S R, Alvi SB, Begum N, Veeresh B, Rengan AK. Self-Assembled Fluorosome-Polydopamine Complex for Efficient Tumor Targeting and Commingled Photodynamic/Photothermal Therapy of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer. Biomacromolecules 2021; 22:3926-3940. [PMID: 34383466 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.1c00744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Photodynamic/photothermal therapy (PDT/PTT) that deploys a near-infrared responsive nanosystem is emerging to be a promising modality in cancer treatment. It is highly desirable to have a multifunctional nanosystem that can be used for efficient tumor targeting and inhibiting metastasis/recurrence of cancer. In the current study, self-assembled chlorophyll-rich fluorosomes derived from Spinacia oleracea were developed. These fluorosomes were co-assembled on a polydopamine core, forming camouflaged nanoparticles (SPoD NPs). The SPoD NPs exhibited a commingled PDT/PTT (i.e., interdependent PTT and PDT) that inhibited both normoxic and hypoxic cancer cell growth. These nanoparticles showed stealth properties with enhanced physiological stability and passive tumor targeting. SPoD NPs also exhibited tumor suppression by synergistic PTT and PDT. It also prevented lung metastasis and splenomegaly in tumor-bearing Balb/c mice. Interestingly, treatment with SPoD NPs also caused the suppression of secondary tumors by eliciting an anti-tumor immune response. In conclusion, a co-assembled multifunctional nanosystem derived from S. oleracea showed enhanced stability and tumor-targeting efficacy, resulting in a commingled PDT/PTT effect.
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- Rajalakshmi P S
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Hyderabad, Telangana 502285, India
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Hyderabad, Telangana 502285, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, G. Pulla Reddy College of Pharmacy, Hyderabad, Telangana 500028, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, G. Pulla Reddy College of Pharmacy, Hyderabad, Telangana 500028, India
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Hyderabad, Telangana 502285, India
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Yousefbeyk F, Dabirian S, Ghanbarzadeh S, Eghbali Koohi D, Yazdizadeh P, Ghasemi S. Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles from Stachys byzantina K. Koch: characterization, antioxidant, antibacterial, and cytotoxic activity. PARTICULATE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/02726351.2021.1930302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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- Fatemeh Yousefbeyk
- Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
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- Zanjan Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology Research Center, Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
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- Department of Physiology and Anatomy, Institute for Cardiovascular & Metabolic Disease, University of North Texas Health Science Center (UNTHSC), Fort Worth, TX, USA
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
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Wu K, Kuo C, Tu T. A Highly Reproducible Micro U-Well Array Plate Facilitating High-Throughput Tumor Spheroid Culture and Drug Assessment. GLOBAL CHALLENGES (HOBOKEN, NJ) 2021; 5:2000056. [PMID: 33552551 PMCID: PMC7857131 DOI: 10.1002/gch2.202000056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2020] [Revised: 09/30/2020] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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3D multicellular tumor spheroids (MCTSs) have recently emerged as a landmark for cancer research due to their inherent traits that are physiologically relevant to primary tumor microenvironments. A facile approach-laser-ablated micro U-wells-has been widely adopted in the past decade. However, the differentiation of microwell uniformities and the construction of arrays have all remained elusive. Herein, an improved laser-ablated microwell array technique is proposed that can not only achieve arrayed MCTSs with identical sizes but can also perform high-throughput drug assessments in situ. Three critical laser ablation parameters, including frequency, duty cycle, and pulse number, are investigated to generate microwells flexibly with a range from 170 to 400 μm. The choice of microwells is optimally arranged into an array via precise control of horizontal spacing (d x) and vertical spacing (d y) amenable of cell-loss-free culture during cell seeding. Harvested T24, A549 and Huh-7 MCTSs from the microwell array correspond to approximately 75 to 140 μm in diameter. Anticancer drug screening of cisplatin validated IC50 values in 2D and MCTS conditions are 3.5 versus 9.1 μM (T24), 11.8 versus 277.7 μM (A549) and 33.5 versus 52.8 μM (Huh-7), and the permeability is measured to range from 0.042 to 0.58 μm min-1.
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- Kuang‐Wei Wu
- Department of Biomedical EngineeringNational Cheng Kung UniversityTainan70101Taiwan
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- Department of Mechanical and Electro‐Mechanical EngineeringNational Sun Yat‐sen UniversityKaohsiung80400Taiwan
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- Department of Biomedical EngineeringNational Cheng Kung UniversityTainan70101Taiwan
- Medical Device Innovation CenterNational Cheng Kung UniversityTainan70101Taiwan
- International Center for Wound Repair and RegenerationNational Cheng Kung UniversityTainan70101Taiwan
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Mó I, Alves CG, de Melo-Diogo D, Lima-Sousa R, Correia IJ. Assessing the Combinatorial Chemo-Photothermal Therapy Mediated by Sulfobetaine Methacrylate-Functionalized Nanoparticles in 2D and 3D In Vitro Cancer Models. Biotechnol J 2020; 15:e2000219. [PMID: 33063471 DOI: 10.1002/biot.202000219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Combinatorial cancer therapies mediated by nanomaterials can potentially overcome the limitations of conventional treatments. These therapies are generally investigated using 2D in vitro cancer models, leading to an inaccurate screening. Recently, 3D in vitro spheroids have emerged in the preclinical testing stage of nanomedicines due to their ability to mimic key features of the in vivo solid tumors. Investigate the chemo-photothermal therapy mediated by Doxorubicin and IR780 loaded sulfobetaine methacrylate functionalized nanoparticles, for the first time, using monolayers of cancer cells and spheroids. In the 2D cancer models, the nanomaterials' mediated photothermal therapy, chemotherapy, and chemo-photothermal therapy reduced cancer cells' viability to about 58%, 29%, and 1%, respectively. Interestingly, when the nanomaterials' mediated photothermal therapy is tested on 3D spheroids, no cytotoxic effect is noticed. In contrast, the nanostructures' induced chemotherapy decreased spheroids' viability to 42%. On the other hand, nanomaterials' mediated chemo-photothermal therapy diminished spheroids' viability to 16%, being the most promising therapeutic modality. These results demonstrate the importance of using 3D spheroids during the in vitro screening of single/combinatorial therapies mediated by nanomaterials.
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- Inês Mó
- CICS-UBI - Centro de Investigação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade da Beira Interior, Covilhã, 6200-506, Portugal
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- CICS-UBI - Centro de Investigação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade da Beira Interior, Covilhã, 6200-506, Portugal
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- CICS-UBI - Centro de Investigação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade da Beira Interior, Covilhã, 6200-506, Portugal
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- CICS-UBI - Centro de Investigação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade da Beira Interior, Covilhã, 6200-506, Portugal
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- CICS-UBI - Centro de Investigação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade da Beira Interior, Covilhã, 6200-506, Portugal.,CIEPQPF - Departamento de Engenharia Química, Rua Sílvio Lima, Universidade de Coimbra, Coimbra, 3030-790, Portugal
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Tariq H, Bokhari SAI. Surface-functionalised hybrid nanoparticles for targeted treatment of cancer. IET Nanobiotechnol 2020; 14:537-547. [PMID: 33010128 PMCID: PMC8676046 DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2020.0073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2020] [Revised: 06/11/2020] [Accepted: 07/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide. Despite the great advancement in understanding the pharmacology and biology of cancer, it still signifies one of the most serious human-health related problems. The current treatments for cancer may include surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy, but these procedures have several limitations. Current studies have shown that nanoparticles (NPs) can be used as a novel strategy for cancer treatment. Developing nanosystems that allow lower doses of therapeutic agents, as well as their selective release in tumour cells, may resolve the challenges of targeted cancer therapy. In this review, the authors discuss the role of the size, shape, and surface modifications of NPs in cancer treatment. They also address the challenges associated with cancer therapies based on NPs. The overall purpose of this review is to summarise the recent developments in designing different hybrid NPs with promising therapeutic properties for different types of cancer.
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- Hasnat Tariq
- Department of Biotechnology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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- Department of Biological Sciences, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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Tao Y, Wang J, Xu X. Emerging and Innovative Theranostic Approaches for Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles in Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Current Status and Advances. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2020; 8:184. [PMID: 32211399 PMCID: PMC7075945 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2020.00184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2019] [Accepted: 02/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most prevalent and lethal solid cancers globally. To improve diagnosis sensitivities and treatment efficacies, the development of new theranostic nanoplatforms for efficient HCC management is urgently needed. In the past decade, mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) with tailored structure, large surface area, high agents loading volume, abundant chemistry functionality, acceptable biocompatibility have received more and more attention in HCC theranostic. This review outlines the recent advances in MSNs-based systems for HCC therapy and diagnosis. The multifunctional hybrid nanostructures that have both of therapy and diagnosis abilities are highlighted. And the precision delivery strategies of MSNs in HCC are also discussed. Final, we conclude with our personal perspectives on the future development and challenges of MSNs.
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- Yaoye Tao
- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- National Health Commission (NHC) Key Laboratory of Combined Multi-Organ Transplantation, Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of the Diagnosis and Treatment of Organ Transplantation, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (CAMS), Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Hangzhou, China
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- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- National Health Commission (NHC) Key Laboratory of Combined Multi-Organ Transplantation, Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of the Diagnosis and Treatment of Organ Transplantation, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (CAMS), Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Hangzhou, China
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- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- National Health Commission (NHC) Key Laboratory of Combined Multi-Organ Transplantation, Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of the Diagnosis and Treatment of Organ Transplantation, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (CAMS), Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Hangzhou, China
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Chiu CY, Chen YC, Wu KW, Hsu WC, Lin HP, Chang HC, Lee YC, Wang YK, Tu TY. Simple In-House Fabrication of Microwells for Generating Uniform Hepatic Multicellular Cancer Aggregates and Discovering Novel Therapeutics. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2019; 12:E3308. [PMID: 31614495 PMCID: PMC6829256 DOI: 10.3390/ma12203308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2019] [Revised: 09/30/2019] [Accepted: 10/05/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
Abstract
Three-dimensional (3D) cell culture models have become powerful tools because they better simulate the in vivo pathophysiological microenvironment than traditional two-dimensional (2D) monolayer cultures. Tumor cells cultured in a 3D system as multicellular cancer aggregates (MCAs) recapitulate several critical in vivo characteristics that enable the study of biological functions and drug discovery. The microwell, in particular, has emerged as a revolutionary technology in the generation of MCAs as it provides geometrically defined microstructures for culturing size-controlled MCAs amenable for various downstream functional assays. This paper presents a simple and economical microwell fabrication methodology that can be conveniently incorporated into a conventional laboratory setting and used for the discovery of therapeutic interventions for liver cancer. The microwells were 400-700 µm in diameter, and hepatic MCAs (Huh-7 cells) were cultured in them for up to 5 days, over which time they grew to 250-520 µm with good viability and shape. The integrability of the microwell fabrication with a high-throughput workflow was demonstrated using a standard 96-well plate for proof-of-concept drug screening. The IC50 of doxorubicin was determined to be 9.3 µM under 2D conditions and 42.8 µM under 3D conditions. The application of photothermal treatment was demonstrated by optimizing concanavalin A-FITC conjugated silica-carbon hollow spheres (SCHSs) at a concentration of 500:200 µg/mL after a 2 h incubation to best bind with MCAs. Based on this concentration, which was appropriate for further photothermal treatment, the relative cell viability was assessed through exposure to a 3 W/cm2 near-infrared laser for 20 min. The relative fluorescence intensity showed an eight-fold reduction in cell viability, confirming the feasibility of using photothermal treatment as a potential therapeutic intervention. The proposed microwell integration is envisioned to serve as a simple in-house technique for the generation of MCAs useful for discovering therapeutic modalities for liver cancer treatment.
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Affiliation(s)
- Chiao-Yi Chiu
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 70101, Taiwan (Y.-C.C.); (K.-W.W.); (W.-C.H.)
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 70101, Taiwan (Y.-C.C.); (K.-W.W.); (W.-C.H.)
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 70101, Taiwan (Y.-C.C.); (K.-W.W.); (W.-C.H.)
| | - Wen-Chien Hsu
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 70101, Taiwan (Y.-C.C.); (K.-W.W.); (W.-C.H.)
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- Department of Chemistry, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 70101, Taiwan;
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 70101, Taiwan (Y.-C.C.); (K.-W.W.); (W.-C.H.)
- Medical Device Innovation Center, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 70101, Taiwan
- Center for Micro/Nano Technology Research, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 70101, Taiwan
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- Center for Micro/Nano Technology Research, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 70101, Taiwan
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 70101, Taiwan;
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- Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 70101, Taiwan;
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 70101, Taiwan (Y.-C.C.); (K.-W.W.); (W.-C.H.)
- Medical Device Innovation Center, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 70101, Taiwan
- Center for Micro/Nano Technology Research, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 70101, Taiwan
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