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Abbasi A, Zahiri M, Abnous K, Taghdisi SM, Aliabadi A, Ramezani M, Alibolandi M. Nucleolin-targeted doxorubicin and ICG co-loaded theranostic lipopolymersome for photothermal-chemotherapy of melanoma in vitro and in vivo. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2024; 202:114411. [PMID: 39009192 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2024.114411] [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: 05/28/2024] [Revised: 06/17/2024] [Accepted: 07/11/2024] [Indexed: 07/17/2024]
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Combination therapy using chemo-photothermal therapy (chemo-PTT) shows great efficacy toward tumor ablation in preclinical studies. Besides, lipopolymersomes as a hybrid nanocarriers, integrate advantages of liposomes and polymersomes in a single platform in order to provide tremendous biocompatibility, biodegradability, noteworthy loading efficacy for both hydrophobic and hydrophilic drugs with adjustable drug release and high stability. In this study, a multipurpose lipopolymersome was fabricated for guided chemotherapy-PTT and NIR-imaging of melanoma. A lipopolymerosomal hybrid nanovesicle consisting of equal molar ratio of 1,2-dioleoyl-3-trimethylammonium propane (DOTAP) and poly (ethylene glycol)-poly (lactic acid) (PEG-PLA) diblock copolymer (molar ratio 1:1) was fabricated. The nanoparticulate system was prepared through film rehydration technique for encapsulation of doxorubicin (DOX) and indocyanine green (ICG) to form DOX-ICG-LP platform. At the next stage, AS1411 DNA aptamer was conjugated to the surface of lipopolymersome (Apt-DOX-ICG-LP) for selective delivery. The sizes of DOX-ICG-LP and Apt-DOX-ICG-LP were obtained through DLS analysis (61.0 ± 6 and 74 ± 5, respectively). Near Infrared-responsive release pattern of the prepared lipopolymersome was verified in vitro. The formulated platform showed efficient photothermal conversion, and superior stability with acceptable encapsulation efficiency. Consistent with the in vitro studies, NIR-responsive lipopolymersome exhibited significantly higher cellular toxicity for Chemo-PTT versus single anti-cancer treatment. Moreover, superlative tumor shrinkage with favorable survival profile were attained in B16F10 tumor-bearing mice received Apt-DOX-ICG-LP and irradiated with 808 nm laser compared to those treated with either DOX-ICG-LP or Apt-DOX-ICG-LP without laser irradiation. The diagnostic capability of Apt-DOX-ICG-LP was addressed using in vivo NIR imaging, 6 and 24 h post-intravenous administration. The results indicated desirable feature of an established targeted theranostic capability of Apt-DOX-ICG-LP for both diagnostics and dual chemo-PTT of melanoma.
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- Athena Abbasi
- Pharmaceutical Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; Student Research Committee, Mahshad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; Medicinal Chemistry Department, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Targeted Drug Delivery Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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- Pharmaceutical Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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Li T, Guan C, Xu L, Li C, Song Z, Zhang N, Yang C, Shen X, Li D, Wei G, Xu Y. Facile synthesis of MoS 2@red phosphorus heterojunction for synergistically photodynamic and photothermal therapy of renal cell carcinoma. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2024; 241:114031. [PMID: 38878661 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2024.114031] [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: 03/12/2024] [Revised: 05/14/2024] [Accepted: 06/09/2024] [Indexed: 07/29/2024]
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The therapy of the clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) is crucial for the human healthcare due to its easy metastasis and recurrence, as well as resistance to radiotherapy and chemotherapy. In this work, we propose the synthesis of MoS2@red phosphorus (MoS2@RP) heterojunction to induce synergistic photodynamic and photothermal therapy (PDT/PTT) of ccRCC. The MoS2@RP heterojunction exhibits enhanced spectra absorption in the NIR range and produce local heat-increasing under the NIR laser irradiation compared with pure MoS2 and RP. The high photocatalytic activity of the MoS2@RP heterojunction contributes to effective transferring of the photo-excited electrons from the RP to MoS2, which promotes the production of various types of radical oxygen species (ROS) to kill the ccRCC cells. After the NIR irradiation, the MoS2@RP can effectively induce the apoptosis in the ccRCC cells through localized hyperthermia and the generation of ROS, while exhibiting low cytotoxicity towards normal kidney cells. In comparison to MoS2, the MoS2@RP heterojunction shows an approximate increase of 22 % in the lethality rate of the ccRCC cells and no significant change in toxicity towards normal cells. Furthermore, the PDT/PTT treatment using the MoS2@RP heterojunction effectively eradicates a substantial number of deep-tissue ccRCC cells in vivo without causing significant damage to major organs. This study presents promising effect of the MoS2@RP heterojunction-based photo-responsive therapy for effective ccRCC treatment.
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- Tianyang Li
- Department of Nephrology, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Nephrology, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Nephrology, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Nephrology, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Nephrology, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Nephrology, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Nephrology, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Nephrology, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bio-fibers and Eco-textiles, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071 China.
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- Department of Nephrology, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China.
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Sarogni P, Frusca V, Zamborlin A, Giannini N, Menicagli M, Brancato L, Linsalata S, Di Martino F, Gonnelli A, Paiar F, Van den Bossche J, Bogers J, Voliani V. Neoadjuvant Hyperthermia Combined with Hybrid Nanoarchitectures Enhances Chemoradiotherapy Efficacy in Head and Neck Carcinoma. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:43272-43282. [PMID: 39126693 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c07393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/12/2024]
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Head and neck squamous cell carcinomas are characterized by a high incidence of recurrence, especially in patients with locally advanced disease. Standard treatment strategies can be associated with severe side effects to healthy tissues that can negatively impact the patient's quality of life. Hyperthermia (HT) is a noninvasive treatment modality that has improved the effectiveness of chemotherapy (CT) and/or radiotherapy (RT) for the management of some solid neoplasms. In this context, the association of this approach with rationally designed nanomaterials may further enhance the treatment outcome. In this study, we demonstrate the enhanced effect of neoadjuvant HT in combination with hybrid nanoarchitectures enclosing a cisplatin prodrug (NAs-CisPt) and RT. All the treatments and their combinations have been fully evaluated by employing standardized chorioallantoic membrane tumor models of HPV-negative head and neck carcinoma. An improved tumor-shrinking effect was observed by the administration of the trimodal treatment (HT/NAs-CisPt/RT), which also highlighted a significant increase in apoptosis. Our findings demonstrate that the combination of HT with nanotechnology-based CT and RT in a certain order enhances the in vivo treatment outcome. On a broader basis, this study paves the way for the next exploration of noninvasive treatment approaches for the clinical management of oral cancer based on innovative strategies.
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- Patrizia Sarogni
- Center for Nanotechnology Innovation@NEST, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Piazza San Silvestro 12, 56127 Pisa, Italy
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- Center for Nanotechnology Innovation@NEST, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Piazza San Silvestro 12, 56127 Pisa, Italy
- Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Piazza Martiri della Libertà 33, 56127 Pisa, Italy
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- Center for Nanotechnology Innovation@NEST, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Piazza San Silvestro 12, 56127 Pisa, Italy
- NEST-Scuola Normale Superiore, Piazza San Silvestro 12, 56127 Pisa, Italy
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- Center for Nanotechnology Innovation@NEST, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Piazza San Silvestro 12, 56127 Pisa, Italy
- Radiation Oncology Unit, Pisa University Hospital "Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Pisana", Via Roma 67, 56126 Pisa, Italy
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- Fondazione Pisana per la Scienza ONLUS, via Ferruccio Giovannini 13, S. Giuliano Terme, 56017 Pisa, Italy
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- Unit of Medical Physics, Pisa University Hospital "Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Pisana", Via Roma 67, 56126 Pisa, Italy
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- Unit of Medical Physics, Pisa University Hospital "Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Pisana", Via Roma 67, 56126 Pisa, Italy
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- Center for Nanotechnology Innovation@NEST, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Piazza San Silvestro 12, 56127 Pisa, Italy
- Radiation Oncology Unit, Pisa University Hospital "Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Pisana", Via Roma 67, 56126 Pisa, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Unit, Pisa University Hospital "Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Pisana", Via Roma 67, 56126 Pisa, Italy
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- ElmediX NV, Esperantolaan 4, 3001 Heverlee, Belgium
- Laboratory of Cell Biology and Histology, University of Antwerp, 2610 Antwerp, Belgium
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- Center for Nanotechnology Innovation@NEST, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Piazza San Silvestro 12, 56127 Pisa, Italy
- Department of Pharmacy, School of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Genoa, Viale Cembrano, 4, 16148 Genoa, Italy
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Zhang YF, Lu M. Advances in magnetic induction hyperthermia. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2024; 12:1432189. [PMID: 39161353 PMCID: PMC11331313 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2024.1432189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2024] [Accepted: 07/25/2024] [Indexed: 08/21/2024] Open
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Magnetic induction hyperthermia (MIH), is a technique that has developed rapidly in recent years in the field of tumor thermotherapy. It implants a magnetic heating medium (millimeter-sized heat seeds, micron-sized magnetic particles and nanometer-sized magnetic fluids, etc.) inside the tumor. The material heats up under the induction of an external alternating magnetic field (100-500 kHz), which causes a high temperature zone to rapidly form in the local biological tissues and induces apoptosis in tumor cells. Magnetic induction hyperthermia has the advantages of high safety, strong targeting, repeatable treatment, and the size of the incision during treatment is negligible compared to surgical resection, and is currently used in clinical treatment. However, the millimeter-scale heat seed heating that is typically used in treatments can result in uneven temperatures within the tissue. Common MIH heating devices are bulky and complex in design, and are not easy for medical staff to get their hands on, which are issues that limit the diffusion of MIH. In this view, this paper will discuss the basic theoretical research on MIH and the progress of MIH-related technologies, with a focus on the latest research and development results and research hotspots of nanoscale ferromagnetic media and magnetic heat therapy devices, as well as the validation results and therapeutic efficacy of the new MIH technology on animal experiments and clinical trials. In this paper, it is found that induction heating using magnetic nanoparticles improves the uniformity of the temperature field, and the magneto-thermal properties of nanoscale ferromagnetic materials are significantly improved. The heating device was miniaturized to simplify the operation steps, while the focusing of the magnetic field was locally enhanced. However, there are fewer studies on the biotoxicity aspects of nanomedicines, and the localized alternating magnetic field uniformity used for heating and the safety of the alternating magnetic field after irradiation of the human body have not been sufficiently discussed. Ultimately, the purpose of this paper is to advance research related to magnetic induction thermotherapy that can be applied in clinical treatment.
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- Key Laboratory of Opto-Electronic Technology and Intelligent Control of Ministry of Education, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou, China
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Khan MQ, Alvi MA, Nawaz HH, Umar M. Cancer Treatment Using Nanofibers: A Review. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 14:1305. [PMID: 39120410 PMCID: PMC11314412 DOI: 10.3390/nano14151305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2024] [Revised: 07/22/2024] [Accepted: 08/01/2024] [Indexed: 08/10/2024]
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Currently, the number of patients with cancer is expanding consistently because of a low quality of life. For this reason, the therapies used to treat cancer have received a lot of consideration from specialists. Numerous anticancer medications have been utilized to treat patients with cancer. However, the immediate utilization of anticancer medicines leads to unpleasant side effects for patients and there are many restrictions to applying these treatments. A number of polymers like cellulose, chitosan, Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA), Polyacrylonitrile (PAN), peptides and Poly (hydroxy alkanoate) have good properties for the treatment of cancer, but the nanofibers-based target and controlled drug delivery system produced by the co-axial electrospinning technique have extraordinary properties like favorable mechanical characteristics, an excellent release profile, a high surface area, and a high sponginess and are harmless, bio-renewable, biofriendly, highly degradable, and can be produced very conveniently on an industrial scale. Thus, nanofibers produced through coaxial electrospinning can be designed to target specific cancer cells or tissues. By modifying the composition and properties of the nanofibers, researchers can control the release kinetics of the therapeutic agent and enhance its accumulation at the tumor site while minimizing systemic toxicity. The core-shell structure of coaxial electrospun nanofibers allows for a controlled and sustained release of therapeutic agents over time. This controlled release profile can improve the efficacy of cancer treatment by maintaining therapeutic drug concentrations within the tumor microenvironment for an extended period.
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- Muhammad Qamar Khan
- Department of Textile Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology, National Textile University, Faisalabad 37610, Pakistan
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- Department of Textile Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology, National Textile University, Faisalabad 37610, Pakistan
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- Department of Materials, The University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, UK;
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- Department of Materials, The University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, UK;
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Grondin M, Chabrol C, Averill-Bates DA. Mild heat shock at 40 °C increases levels of autophagy: Role of Nrf2. Cell Stress Chaperones 2024; 29:567-588. [PMID: 38880164 PMCID: PMC11268186 DOI: 10.1016/j.cstres.2024.06.001] [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: 05/30/2024] [Revised: 06/07/2024] [Accepted: 06/09/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024] Open
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The exposure to low doses of stress induces an adaptive survival response that involves the upregulation of cellular defense systems such as heat shock proteins (Hsps), anti-apoptosis proteins, and antioxidants. Exposure of cells to elevated, non-lethal temperatures (39-41 °C) is an adaptive survival response known as thermotolerance, which protects cells against subsequent lethal stress such as heat shock (>41.5 °C). However, the initiating factors in this adaptive survival response are not understood. This study aims to determine whether autophagy can be activated by heat shock at 40 °C and if this response is mediated by the transcription factor Nrf2. Thermotolerant cells, which were developed during 3 h at 40 °C, were resistant to caspase activation at 42 °C. Autophagy was activated when cells were heated from 5 to 60 min at 40 °C. Levels of acidic vesicular organelles (AVOs) and autophagy proteins Beclin-1, LC3-II/LC3-I, Atg7, Atg5, Atg12-Atg5, and p62 were increased. When Nrf2 was overexpressed or depleted in cells, levels of AVOs and autophagy proteins were higher in unstressed cells, compared to the wild type. Stress induced by mild heat shock at 40 °C further increased levels of most autophagy proteins in cells with overexpression or depletion of Nrf2. Colocalization of p62 and Keap1 occurred. When Nrf2 levels are low, activation of autophagy would likely compensate as a defense mechanism to protect cells against stress. An improved understanding of autophagy in the context of cellular responses to physiological heat shock could be useful for cancer treatment by hyperthermia and the protective role of adaptive responses against environmental stresses.
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- Mélanie Grondin
- Département des Sciences Biologiques, Centre d'Excellence en Recherche sur les Maladies Orphelines - Fondation Courtois (CERMO-FC), Faculté des Sciences, Université du Québec à Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada
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- Département des Sciences Biologiques, Centre d'Excellence en Recherche sur les Maladies Orphelines - Fondation Courtois (CERMO-FC), Faculté des Sciences, Université du Québec à Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada
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- Département des Sciences Biologiques, Centre d'Excellence en Recherche sur les Maladies Orphelines - Fondation Courtois (CERMO-FC), Faculté des Sciences, Université du Québec à Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada.
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Cao K, Zhou Y, Shen Y, Wang Y, Huang H, Zhu H. Combined Photothermal Therapy and Cancer Immunotherapy by Immunogenic Hollow Mesoporous Silicon-Shelled Gold Nanorods. J Pharm Sci 2024; 113:2232-2244. [PMID: 38492845 DOI: 10.1016/j.xphs.2024.03.007] [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: 08/17/2023] [Revised: 03/10/2024] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 03/18/2024]
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Hyperthermia can be integrated with tumor-killing chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy to give rise to an anti-tumor response. To this end, a nano-delivery system is built, which can connect hyperthermia and immunotherapy. On this basis, the impact of such a combination on the immune function of dendritic cells (DCs) is explored. The core of this system is the photothermal material gold nanorod (GNR), and its surface is covered with a silica shell. Additionally, it also forms a hollow mesoporous structure using the thermal etching approach, followed by modification of targeted molecule folic acid (FA) on its surface, and eventually forms a hollow mesoporous silica gold nanorod (GNR@void@mSiO2) modified by FA. GNR@void@mSiO2-PEG-FA (GVS-FA) performs well in photothermal properties, drug carriage and release and tumor targeting performance. Furthermore, the thermotherapy of tumor cells through in vitro NIR irradiation can directly kill tumor cells by inhibiting proliferation and inducing apoptosis. GVS-FA loaded with imiquimod (R837) can be used as a adjuvant to enhance the immune function of DCs through hyperthermia.
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- Keyue Cao
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Nantong University, Nantong 226001, China; Department of Environmental and Bioengineering, Nantong College of Science and Technology, Nantong, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Nantong University, Nantong 226001, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Nantong University, Nantong 226001, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Nantong University, Nantong 226001, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Nantong University, Nantong 226001, China.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Nantong University, Nantong 226001, China.
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Smadja DM. Hyperthermia for Targeting Cancer and Cancer Stem Cells: Insights from Novel Cellular and Clinical Approaches. Stem Cell Rev Rep 2024; 20:1532-1539. [PMID: 38795304 DOI: 10.1007/s12015-024-10736-0] [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] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 05/27/2024]
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The Cellular Heat Shock Response and in particular heat shock protein activation are vital stress reactions observed in both healthy and cancer cells. Hyperthermia (HT) has been proposed for several years as an advancing non-invasive cancer therapy. It selectively targets cancer cells through mechanisms influenced by temperature and temperature variations. This article delves into the impact of HT on cancer cells, especially cancer stem cells (CSCs), essential contributors to cancer recurrence and metastasis. HT has shown promise in eliminating CSCs, sensitizing them to conventional treatments and modulating the tumor microenvironment. The exploration extends to mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), which exhibit both pro-tumorigenic and anti-tumorigenic effects. HT's potential in recruiting therapeutic MSCs for targeted delivery of antitumoral agents is also discussed. Furthermore, the article introduces Brain Thermodynamics-guided Hyperthermia (BTGH) technology, a breakthrough in temperature control and modulation of heat transfer under different conditions. This non-invasive method leverages the brain-eyelid thermal tunnel (BTT) to monitor and regulate internal brain temperature. BTGH technology, with its precision and noninvasive continuous monitoring capabilities, is under clinical investigation for applications in neurological disorders and cancer. The innovative three-phase approach involves whole-body HT, targeted brain HT, and organ-specific HT. In conclusion, the exploration of localized or whole-body HT offers promising avenues for cancer, psychiatric and neurological diseases. The ongoing clinical investigations and potential applications underscore the significance of understanding and harnessing heat's responses to enhance human health.
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- David M Smadja
- Paris Cité University, INSERM, Innovative Therapies in Hemostasis, Paris, F-75006, France.
- Hematology Department, AP-HP, Georges Pompidou European Hospital, 20 rue Leblanc, Paris, F-75015, France.
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Farivar N, Khazamipour N, Roberts ME, Nelepcu I, Marzban M, Moeen A, Oo HZ, Nakouzi NA, Dolleris C, Black PC, Daugaard M. Pulsed Photothermal Therapy of Solid Tumors as a Precondition for Immunotherapy. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2309495. [PMID: 38511548 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202309495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2023] [Revised: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/22/2024]
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Photothermal therapy (PTT) refers to the use of plasmonic nanoparticles to convert electromagnetic radiation in the near infrared region to heat and kill tumor cells. Continuous wave lasers have been used clinically to induce PTT, but the treatment is associated with heat-induced tissue damage that limits usability. Here, the engineering and validation of a novel long-pulsed laser device able to induce selective and localized mild hyperthermia in tumors while reducing the heat affected zone and unwanted damage to surrounding tissue are reported. Long-pulsed PTT induces acute necrotic cell death in heat affected areas and the release of tumor associated antigens. This antigen release triggers maturation and stimulation of CD80/CD86 in dendritic cells in vivo that primes a cytotoxic T cell response. Accordingly, long-pulsed PTT enhances the therapeutic effects of immune checkpoint inhibition and increases survival of mice with bladder cancer. Combined, the data promote long-pulsed PTT as a safe and effective strategy for enhancing therapeutic responses to immune checkpoint inhibitors while minimizing unwanted tissue damage.
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- Negin Farivar
- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1M9, Canada
- Vancouver Prostate Centre, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3Z6, Canada
- Department of Urologic Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1M9, Canada
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1M9, Canada
- Vancouver Prostate Centre, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3Z6, Canada
- Department of Urologic Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1M9, Canada
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- Vancouver Prostate Centre, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3Z6, Canada
- Department of Urologic Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1M9, Canada
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- Vancouver Prostate Centre, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3Z6, Canada
- Department of Urologic Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1M9, Canada
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- Vancouver Prostate Centre, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3Z6, Canada
- Department of Urologic Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1M9, Canada
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- Vancouver Prostate Centre, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3Z6, Canada
- Department of Urologic Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1M9, Canada
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- Vancouver Prostate Centre, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3Z6, Canada
- Department of Urologic Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1M9, Canada
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- Vancouver Prostate Centre, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3Z6, Canada
- Department of Urologic Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1M9, Canada
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- Dolleris Scientific Corp., 2327 Collingwood Street, Vancouver, BC, V6R 3L2, Canada
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- Vancouver Prostate Centre, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3Z6, Canada
- Department of Urologic Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1M9, Canada
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1M9, Canada
- Vancouver Prostate Centre, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3Z6, Canada
- Department of Urologic Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1M9, Canada
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Singh A, Kumar N. Estimation of the injection criteria for magnetic hyperthermia therapy based on tumor morphology. Biomed Phys Eng Express 2024; 10:055017. [PMID: 39025085 DOI: 10.1088/2057-1976/ad64d8] [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: 04/11/2024] [Accepted: 07/18/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024]
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Intratumoral multi-injection strategy enhances the efficacy of magnetic nanoparticle hyperthermia therapy (MNPH). In this study, criteria for the selection of injections and their location depending on the tumor shape/geometry are developed. The developed strategy is based on the thermal dosimetry results of different invasive 3D tumor models during MNPH simulation. MNPH simulations are conducted on physical tumor tissue models encased within healthy tissue. The tumor shapes are geometrically divided into a central tumor region containing maximum tumor volume and a peripheral tumor portion protruding in any random direction. The concepts of core and invasive radius are used to geometrically divide the tumor volume. Primary & secondary injections are used to inject MNP fluid into these respective tumor regions based on the invasiveness of the tumor. The optimization strategy is devised based on the zone of influence of primary & secondary injection. Results indicate that the zone of influence of secondary injection lies between 0.7 and 0.8 times the radial distance between the center of the tumor core and branch node point (extreme far endpoint on the invasive tumor surface). Additionally, the multi-injection strategy is more effective when the protrusion volume exceeds10%of the total volume. The proposed algorithm is used to devise multi-injection strategies for arbitrarily shaped tumors and will assist in pre-planning magnetic nanoparticle hyperthermia therapy.
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- Amritpal Singh
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala, India
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala, India
- Virginia Tech-TIET Center of Excellence in Emerging Materials, T I E T, Patiala, India
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Song M, Cheng J, Guo S, Zhuang Y, Tulupov A, Fan D, Dong Y, Ji Z, Zhang Y, Cheng J, Bao J. Hollow magnetic vortex nanorings loaded with quercetin encapsulated in polydopamine: A high-performance, intelligent nanotheranostic platform for enhanced tumor imaging and dual thermal treatment. Int J Pharm 2024; 660:124335. [PMID: 38897488 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2024.124335] [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: 01/02/2024] [Revised: 06/09/2024] [Accepted: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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Nanoparticle-mediated thermotherapeutic research strives innovative, multifunctional, efficient, and safe treatments. Our study introduces a novel nanoplatform: the hollow magnetic vortex nanorings within a polydopamine layer (HMVNp), which exhibit dual functionality as magnetic and photothermal agents. Utilizing a "Dual-mode" approach, combining an alternating magnetic field (AMF) with near-infrared (NIR) laser irradiation, HMVNp demonstrated a significant enhancement in heating efficacy (58 ± 8 %, SAR = 1441 vs 1032 W/g) over traditional solid magnetite nanoparticles coated with polydopamine (SMNp). The unique geometry larger surface area to volume ratio facilitates efficient magnetic vortex dynamics and enhanced heat transfer. Addressing the challenge of heat resistant heat shock protein (Hsp) expression, encapsulated quercetin (Q) within HMVNp leverages tumor acidity and dual-mode thermal therapy to enhance release, showing a 28.8 ± 6.81 % increase in Q loading capacity compared to traditional SMNp. Moreover, HMVNp significantly improves contrast for both magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and photoacoustic imaging (PAI), with an approximately 62 % transverse relaxation (R2 = 81.5 vs 31.6 mM-1s-1 [Fe]). In vivo studies showed that while single treatments slowed tumor growth, dual-mode therapy with quercetin significantly reduced tumors and effectively prevented metastases. Our study highlights the potential of HMVNp/Q as a versatile agent in thermotherapeutic interventions, offering improved diagnostic imaging capabilities.
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- Manli Song
- Functional Magnetic Resonance and Molecular Imaging Key Laboratory of Henan Province, Department of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450000, China
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- Functional Magnetic Resonance and Molecular Imaging Key Laboratory of Henan Province, Department of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450000, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Academy of Medical Sciences, Henan Institute of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan, China
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- Department of Imaging Sciences, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester 14627, USA
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- The Laboratory «MRT TECHNOLOGIES», The Institute International Tomography Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Institutskaya Str. 3A, 630090, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Academy of Medical Sciences, Henan Institute of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan, China
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- Faculty of Teacher Education, Pingdingshan University, Pingdingshan, Henan, 467000, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Academy of Medical Sciences, Henan Institute of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan, China
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- Functional Magnetic Resonance and Molecular Imaging Key Laboratory of Henan Province, Department of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450000, China
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- Functional Magnetic Resonance and Molecular Imaging Key Laboratory of Henan Province, Department of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450000, China.
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- Functional Magnetic Resonance and Molecular Imaging Key Laboratory of Henan Province, Department of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450000, China.
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Aloss K, Hamar P. Augmentation of the EPR effect by mild hyperthermia to improve nanoparticle delivery to the tumor. Biochim Biophys Acta Rev Cancer 2024; 1879:189109. [PMID: 38750699 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbcan.2024.189109] [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: 02/12/2024] [Revised: 05/05/2024] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/20/2024]
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The clinical translation of the nanoparticle (NP)-based anticancer therapies is still unsatisfactory due to the heterogeneity of the enhanced permeability and retention (EPR) effect. Despite the promising preclinical outcome of the pharmacological EPR enhancers, their systemic toxicity can limit their clinical application. Hyperthermia (HT) presents an efficient tool to augment the EPR by improving tumor blood flow (TBF) and vascular permeability, lowering interstitial fluid pressure (IFP), and disrupting the structure of the extracellular matrix (ECM). Furthermore, the HT-triggered intravascular release approach can overcome the EPR effect. In contrast to pharmacological approaches, HT is safe and can be focused to cancer tissues. Moreover, HT conveys direct anti-cancer effects, which improve the efficacy of the anti-cancer agents encapsulated in NPs. However, the clinical application of HT is challenging due to the heterogeneous distribution of temperature within the tumor, the length of the treatment and the complexity of monitoring.
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- Kenan Aloss
- Institute of Translational Medicine - Semmelweis University - 1094, Tűzoltó utca, 37-49, Budapest, Hungary
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- Institute of Translational Medicine - Semmelweis University - 1094, Tűzoltó utca, 37-49, Budapest, Hungary.
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John Berlin I, Jose J, S R, G P, M N V. Heat Waves: A Bibliometric Analysis of Thermotherapy Research. Cureus 2024; 16:e65700. [PMID: 39211705 PMCID: PMC11361465 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.65700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/29/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024] Open
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This bibliometric study analyzes the evolving field of thermotherapy, a medical treatment that utilizes heat to treat various conditions, including cancer, by applying controlled temperatures to targeted tissues. Utilizing bibliographic data from the core collection of Web of Science and analysis software Biblioshiny and VOSviewer, we analyzed several key metrics to gain insights into the development and trends in thermotherapy research. The annual scientific production revealed a significant increase in publications over the past two decades, reflecting growing interest in this field. Analysis of the most relevant authors and sources highlighted key contributors and influential journals. Trend topics demonstrated a shift from early focus areas like hyperthermia and laser-induced thermotherapy to recent advancements involving nanoparticles and combination therapies. The thematic map provided insights into core, emerging, and niche areas within the research landscape. A historiograph traced the chronological development of significant publications, while the co-occurrence of keywords and bibliographic coupling of documents identified major themes and interconnections in the literature. International collaborations were mapped, showing the global nature of thermotherapy research. The study identified several research gaps, including the need for large-scale clinical trials, interdisciplinary approaches, and standardized treatment protocols. Practical implications suggest focusing on targeted delivery systems, expanding cancer research, and fostering collaborative projects to advance the field.
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- I John Berlin
- Department of Physics, Mar Thoma College, Tiruvalla, IND
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- Department of Library Science, Marian College Kuttikkanam (Autonomous), Kuttikkanam, IND
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- Department of Physics, Sree Narayana College for Women, Kollam, IND
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- Department of Physics, Sree Narayana College for Women, Kollam, IND
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- Department of Physics, St. Peter's College, Kolenchery, IND
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Ahn CR, Ha IJ, Kim JE, Ahn KS, Park J, Baek SH. Inhibiting AGS Cancer Cell Proliferation through the Combined Application of Aucklandiae Radix and Hyperthermia: Investigating the Roles of Heat Shock Proteins and Reactive Oxygen Species. Antioxidants (Basel) 2024; 13:564. [PMID: 38790669 PMCID: PMC11118127 DOI: 10.3390/antiox13050564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2024] [Revised: 04/25/2024] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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Cancer is a major global health concern. To address this, the combination of traditional medicine and newly appreciated therapeutic modalities has been gaining considerable attention. This study explores the combined effects of Aucklandiae Radix (AR) and 43 °C hyperthermia (HT) on human gastric adenocarcinoma (AGS) cell proliferation and apoptosis. We investigated the synergistic effects of AR and HT on cell viability, apoptosis, cell cycle progression, and reactive oxygen species (ROS)-dependent mechanisms. Our findings suggest that the combined treatment led to a notable decrease in AGS cell viability and increased apoptosis. Furthermore, cell cycle arrest at the G2/M phase contributed to the inhibition of cancer cell proliferation. Notably, the roles of heat shock proteins (HSPs) were highlighted, particularly in the context of ROS regulation and the induction of apoptosis. Overexpression of HSPs was observed in cells subjected to HT, whereas their levels were markedly reduced following AR treatment. The suppression of HSPs and the subsequent increase in ROS levels appeared to contribute to the activation of apoptosis, suggesting a potential role for HSPs in the combined therapy's anti-cancer mechanisms. These findings provide valuable insights into the potential of integrating AR and HT in cancer and HSPs.
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- Chae Ryeong Ahn
- College of Korean Medicine, Dongguk University, 32 Dongguk-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si 10326, Republic of Korea
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- Korean Medicine Clinical Trial Center (K-CTC), Korean Medicine Hospital, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- College of Korean Medicine, Dongguk University, 32 Dongguk-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si 10326, Republic of Korea
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- College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 24 Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Soeul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 24 Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Soeul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- College of Korean Medicine, Dongguk University, 32 Dongguk-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si 10326, Republic of Korea
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Rentzeperis F, Rivera D, Zhang JY, Brown C, Young T, Rodriguez B, Schupper A, Price G, Gomberg J, Williams T, Bouras A, Hadjipanayis C. Recent Developments in Magnetic Hyperthermia Therapy (MHT) and Magnetic Particle Imaging (MPI) in the Brain Tumor Field: A Scoping Review and Meta-Analysis. MICROMACHINES 2024; 15:559. [PMID: 38793132 PMCID: PMC11123314 DOI: 10.3390/mi15050559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2024] [Revised: 03/28/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
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Magnetic hyperthermia therapy (MHT) is a promising treatment modality for brain tumors using magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) locally delivered to the tumor and activated with an external alternating magnetic field (AMF) to generate antitumor effects through localized heating. Magnetic particle imaging (MPI) is an emerging technology offering strong signal-to-noise for nanoparticle localization. A scoping review was performed by systematically querying Pubmed, Scopus, and Embase. In total, 251 articles were returned, 12 included. Articles were analyzed for nanoparticle type used, MHT parameters, and MPI applications. Preliminary results show that MHT is an exciting treatment modality with unique advantages over current heat-based therapies for brain cancer. Effective application relies on the further development of unique magnetic nanoparticle constructs and imaging modalities, such as MPI, that can enable real-time MNP imaging for improved therapeutic outcomes.
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- Frederika Rentzeperis
- Department of Medical Education, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA; (F.R.); (D.R.); (J.Y.Z.); (C.B.); (T.Y.); (G.P.); (J.G.)
- Sinai BioDesign, Department of Neurosurgery, Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA;
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- Department of Medical Education, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA; (F.R.); (D.R.); (J.Y.Z.); (C.B.); (T.Y.); (G.P.); (J.G.)
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- Department of Medical Education, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA; (F.R.); (D.R.); (J.Y.Z.); (C.B.); (T.Y.); (G.P.); (J.G.)
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- Department of Medical Education, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA; (F.R.); (D.R.); (J.Y.Z.); (C.B.); (T.Y.); (G.P.); (J.G.)
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- Department of Medical Education, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA; (F.R.); (D.R.); (J.Y.Z.); (C.B.); (T.Y.); (G.P.); (J.G.)
- Sinai BioDesign, Department of Neurosurgery, Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA;
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- Department of Medical Education, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA; (F.R.); (D.R.); (J.Y.Z.); (C.B.); (T.Y.); (G.P.); (J.G.)
- Sinai BioDesign, Department of Neurosurgery, Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA;
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY 10029, USA;
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- Department of Medical Education, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA; (F.R.); (D.R.); (J.Y.Z.); (C.B.); (T.Y.); (G.P.); (J.G.)
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- Department of Medical Education, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA; (F.R.); (D.R.); (J.Y.Z.); (C.B.); (T.Y.); (G.P.); (J.G.)
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- Sinai BioDesign, Department of Neurosurgery, Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA;
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY 12180, USA
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- Brain Tumor Nanotechnology Laboratory, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15232, USA;
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- Brain Tumor Nanotechnology Laboratory, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15232, USA;
- Center for Image-Guided Neurosurgery, Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
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Wang X, Xi Z, Ye K, Gong Z, Chen Y, Wang X. Improvement of Phased Antenna Array Applied in Focused Microwave Breast Hyperthermia. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 24:2682. [PMID: 38732788 PMCID: PMC11085649 DOI: 10.3390/s24092682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2024] [Revised: 04/15/2024] [Accepted: 04/19/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024]
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Focused microwave breast hyperthermia (FMBH) employs a phased antenna array to perform beamforming that can focus microwave energy at targeted breast tumors. Selective heating of the tumor endows the hyperthermia treatment with high accuracy and low side effects. The effect of FMBH is highly dependent on the applied phased antenna array. This work investigates the effect of polarizations of antenna elements on the microwave-focusing results by simulations. We explore two kinds of antenna arrays with the same number of elements using different digital realistic human breast phantoms. The first array has all the elements' polarization in the vertical plane of the breast, while the second array has half of the elements' polarization in the vertical plane and the other half in the transverse plane, i.e., cross polarization. In total, 96 sets of different simulations are performed, and the results show that the second array leads to a better focusing effect in dense breasts than the first array. This work is very meaningful for the potential improvement of the antenna array for FMBH, which is of great significance for the future clinical applications of FMBH. The antenna array with cross polarization can also be applied in microwave imaging and sensing for biomedical applications.
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- Xuanyu Wang
- School of Information Science and Technology, Shanghai Tech University, Shanghai 201210, China; (X.W.); (Z.X.); (K.Y.)
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- School of Information Science and Technology, Shanghai Tech University, Shanghai 201210, China; (X.W.); (Z.X.); (K.Y.)
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- School of Information Science and Technology, Shanghai Tech University, Shanghai 201210, China; (X.W.); (Z.X.); (K.Y.)
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- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (Quzhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Quzhou 324003, China;
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- School of Life Sciences and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, China;
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- School of Information Science and Technology, Shanghai Tech University, Shanghai 201210, China; (X.W.); (Z.X.); (K.Y.)
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He Q, Zheng Y, Lu L, Shen H, Gu W, Yang J, Zhang X, Jin H. Hyperthermia improves gemcitabine sensitivity of pancreatic cancer cells by suppressing the EFNA4/β-catenin axis and activating dCK. Heliyon 2024; 10:e28488. [PMID: 38590861 PMCID: PMC10999932 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e28488] [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: 12/12/2023] [Revised: 03/20/2024] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024] Open
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Background Previously, our investigations have underscored the potential of hyperthermia to improve the therapeutic efficacy of gemcitabine (GEM) in pancreatic cancer (PC). Nonetheless, the precise underlying mechanisms remain elusive. Methods We engineered two GEM-resistant PC cell lines (BxPC-3/GEM and PANC-1/GEM) and treated them with GEM alongside hyperthermia. The impact of hyperthermia on the therapeutic potency of GEM was ascertained through MTT assay, assessment of the concentration of its active metabolite dFdCTP, and evaluation of deoxycytidine kinase (dCK) activity. Lentivirus-mediated dCK silencing was further employed to validate its involvement in mediating the GEM-sensitizing effect of hyperthermia. The mechanism underlying hyperthermia-mediated dCK activation was explored using bioinformatics analyses. The interplay between hyperthermia and the ephrin A4 (EFNA4)/β-catenin/dCK axis was investigated, and their roles in GEM resistance was further explored via the establishment of xenograft tumor models in nude mice. Results Hyperthermia restored dCK expression in GEM-resistant cell lines, concurrently enhancing GEM sensitivity and fostering DNA damage and cell death. These observed effects were negated by dCK silencing. Regarding the mechanism, hyperthermia activated dCK by downregulating EFNA4 expression and mitigating β-catenin activation. Overexpression of EFNA4 activated the β-catenin while suppressing dCK, thus diminishing cellular GEM sensitivity-a phenomenon remediated by the β-catenin antagonist MSAB. Consistently, in vivo, hyperthermia augmented the therapeutic efficacy of GEM on xenograft tumors through modulation of the ephrin A4/β-catenin/dCK axis. Conclusion This study delineates the role of hyperthermia in enhancing GEM sensitivity of PC cells, primarily mediated through the suppression of the EFNA4/β-catenin axis and activation of dCK.
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- Qiaoxian He
- The Fourth School of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310053, Zhejiang, PR China
- Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Westlake University, Hangzhou, 310006, Zhejiang, PR China
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- The Fourth School of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310053, Zhejiang, PR China
- Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Westlake University, Hangzhou, 310006, Zhejiang, PR China
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- The Fourth School of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310053, Zhejiang, PR China
- Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Westlake University, Hangzhou, 310006, Zhejiang, PR China
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- The Fourth School of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310053, Zhejiang, PR China
- Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Westlake University, Hangzhou, 310006, Zhejiang, PR China
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- The Fourth School of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310053, Zhejiang, PR China
- Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Westlake University, Hangzhou, 310006, Zhejiang, PR China
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- The Fourth School of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310053, Zhejiang, PR China
- Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Westlake University, Hangzhou, 310006, Zhejiang, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine for Biliary and Pancreatic Diseases of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310006, Zhejiang, PR China
- Hangzhou Institute of Digestive Diseases, Hangzhou, 310006, Zhejiang, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Clinical Cancer Pharmacology and Toxicology Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310006, Zhejiang, PR China
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- The Fourth School of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310053, Zhejiang, PR China
- Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Westlake University, Hangzhou, 310006, Zhejiang, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine for Biliary and Pancreatic Diseases of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310006, Zhejiang, PR China
- Hangzhou Institute of Digestive Diseases, Hangzhou, 310006, Zhejiang, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Clinical Cancer Pharmacology and Toxicology Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310006, Zhejiang, PR China
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- The Fourth School of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310053, Zhejiang, PR China
- Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Westlake University, Hangzhou, 310006, Zhejiang, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine for Biliary and Pancreatic Diseases of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310006, Zhejiang, PR China
- Hangzhou Institute of Digestive Diseases, Hangzhou, 310006, Zhejiang, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Clinical Cancer Pharmacology and Toxicology Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310006, Zhejiang, PR China
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Laukkanen JA, Kunutsor SK. The multifaceted benefits of passive heat therapies for extending the healthspan: A comprehensive review with a focus on Finnish sauna. Temperature (Austin) 2024; 11:27-51. [PMID: 38577299 PMCID: PMC10989710 DOI: 10.1080/23328940.2023.2300623] [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: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 04/06/2024] Open
Abstract
Passive heat therapy is characterized by exposure to a high environmental temperature for a brief period. There are several types of passive heat therapy which include hot tubs, Waon therapy, hydrotherapy, sanarium, steam baths, infrared saunas and Finnish saunas. The most commonly used and widely studied till date are the Finnish saunas, which are characterized by high temperatures (ranging from 80-100°C) and dry air with relative humidity varying from 10-20%. The goal of this review is to provide a summary of the current evidence on the impact of passive heat therapies particularly Finnish saunas on various health outcomes, while acknowledging the potential of these therapies to contribute to the extension of healthspan, based on their demonstrated health benefits and disease prevention capabilities. The Finnish saunas have the most consistent and robust evidence regarding health benefits and they have been shown to decrease the risk of health outcomes such as hypertension, cardiovascular disease, thromboembolism, dementia, and respiratory conditions; may improve the severity of musculoskeletal disorders, COVID-19, headache and flu, while also improving mental well-being, sleep, and longevity. Finnish saunas may also augment the beneficial effects of other protective lifestyle factors such as physical activity. The beneficial effects of passive heat therapies may be linked to their anti-inflammatory, cytoprotective and anti-oxidant properties and synergistic effects on neuroendocrine, circulatory, cardiovascular and immune function. Passive heat therapies, notably Finnish saunas, are emerging as potentially powerful and holistic strategies to promoting health and extending the healthspan in all populations.
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- Jari A. Laukkanen
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
- Department of Medicine, Wellbeing Services County of Central Finland, Jyväskylä, Finland
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Yin X, Fan T, Zheng N, Yang J, Ji T, Yan L, Ai F, Hu J. Glucose oxidase and ruthenium nanorods-embedded self-healing polyvinyl alcohol/polyethylene imine hydrogel for simultaneous photothermal/photodynamic/starvation therapy and skin reconstruction. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2024; 234:113738. [PMID: 38199189 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2023.113738] [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: 10/20/2023] [Revised: 12/16/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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Tumor recurrence and wound healing represent significant burdens for tumor patients after the surgical removal of melanomas. Wound dressings with wound healing and anticancer therapeutic abilities could help to solve these issues. Thus, a hybrid hydrogel made of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and polyethylene imine (PEI) was prepared by cross-linking imine bond and boronic acid bond. This hydrogel was loaded with ruthenium nanorods (Ru NRs) and glucose oxidase (GOx) and named as nanocomposite hydrogel (Ru/GOx@Hydrogel), exhibiting remarkable photothermal/photodynamic/starvation antitumor therapy and wound repair abilities. Ru NRs are bifunctional phototherapeutic agents that simultaneously exhibit intrinsic photothermal and photodynamic functions. Three-dimensional composite hydrogel loaded with GOx can also consume glucose in the presence of O2 during tumor starvation therapy. Near-infrared (NIR) light-triggered hyperthermia can not only promote the consumption of glucose, but also facilitate the ablation of residual cancer cells. The antitumor effect of the Ru/GOx@Hydrogel resulted in significant improvements, compared to those observed with either phototherapy or starvation therapy alone. Additionally, the postoperative wound was substantially healed after treatment with Ru/GOx@Hydrogel and NIR irradiation. Therefore, the Ru/GOx@Hydrogel can be used as a multi-stimulus-responsive nanoplatform that could facilitate on-demand controlled drug release, and be used as a promising postoperative adjuvant in combination therapy.
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- Xiuzhao Yin
- College of Health Science and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen Technology University, Shenzhen 518118, PR China; College of Applied Technology, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, PR China
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- College of Health Science and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen Technology University, Shenzhen 518118, PR China; College of Applied Technology, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, PR China
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- College of Health Science and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen Technology University, Shenzhen 518118, PR China; College of Applied Technology, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, PR China
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- College of Health Science and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen Technology University, Shenzhen 518118, PR China
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- College of Health Science and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen Technology University, Shenzhen 518118, PR China
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- College of Health Science and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen Technology University, Shenzhen 518118, PR China; Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen 518132, PR China
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- College of Health Science and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen Technology University, Shenzhen 518118, PR China; Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen 518132, PR China.
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- College of Health Science and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen Technology University, Shenzhen 518118, PR China; College of Applied Technology, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, PR China; Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen 518132, PR China
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Bala VM, Lampropoulou DI, Grammatikaki S, Kouloulias V, Lagopati N, Aravantinos G, Gazouli M. Nanoparticle-Mediated Hyperthermia and Cytotoxicity Mechanisms in Cancer. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 25:296. [PMID: 38203467 PMCID: PMC10779099 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25010296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/23/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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Hyperthermia has the potential to damage cancerous tissue by increasing the body temperature. However, targeting cancer cells whilst protecting the surrounding tissues is often challenging, especially when implemented in clinical practice. In this direction, there are data showing that the combination of nanotechnology and hyperthermia offers more successful penetration of nanoparticles in the tumor environment, thus allowing targeted hyperthermia in the region of interest. At the same time, unlike radiotherapy, the use of non-ionizing radiation makes hyperthermia an attractive therapeutic option. This review summarizes the existing literature regarding the use of hyperthermia and nanoparticles in cancer, with a focus on nanoparticle-induced cytotoxicity mechanisms.
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- Laboratory of Biology, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece; (S.G.); (N.L.)
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- Radiation Oncology Unit, 2nd Department of Radiology, Attikon University Hospital, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece;
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- Laboratory of Biology, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece; (S.G.); (N.L.)
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- Laboratory of Biology, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece; (S.G.); (N.L.)
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Wang Y, Ren X, Zheng Y, Tan L, Li B, Fu C, Wu Q, Chen Z, Ren J, Yang D, Yu S, Meng X. Boosting Microwave Thermo-Dynamic Cancer Therapy of TiMOF via COF-Coating. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2304440. [PMID: 37544921 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202304440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/08/2023]
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Microwave (MW) dynamic therapy (MDT) can efficiently eliminate tumor residue resulting from MW thermal therapy. However, MDT is currently in its infancy, and luck of effective MDT sensiters severely limits its clinical therapeutic effect. Herein, based on TiMOF (TM), a high-efficiency MW sensitizer is designed for MW thermo-dynamic therapy. TM can generate heat and cytotoxic reacyive oxygen species (ROS) under MW irradiation and has the potential to be used as an MW sensitizer, while the suboptimal MW dynamic sensitization effect of TM limits its application. Inorder to improve the MW dynamic sensitization performance, a covalent organic framework (COF) with good stability and a large conjugate system is used to cover TM, which is conductive to electron and energy transfer, thus increasing the ROS generation rate and prolonging the ROS lifetime. In addition, loading Ni NPs endow nanomaterials with magnetic resonance imaging capabilities. Therefore, this work develops an MW sensitizer based on TM for the first time, and the mechanism of COF coating to enhance the MW dynamic sensitization of TM is preliminarily explored, which provides a new idea for the further development of MW sensitizer with great potential.
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- Yuxin Wang
- Laboratory of Controllable Preparation and Application of Nanomaterials, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- CAS Key Laboratory of Cryogenics, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Controllable Preparation and Application of Nanomaterials, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- CAS Key Laboratory of Cryogenics, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Department of Radiotherapy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450000, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Controllable Preparation and Application of Nanomaterials, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- CAS Key Laboratory of Cryogenics, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Department of Radiotherapy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450000, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Controllable Preparation and Application of Nanomaterials, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- CAS Key Laboratory of Cryogenics, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Controllable Preparation and Application of Nanomaterials, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- CAS Key Laboratory of Cryogenics, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Controllable Preparation and Application of Nanomaterials, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- CAS Key Laboratory of Cryogenics, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Controllable Preparation and Application of Nanomaterials, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- CAS Key Laboratory of Cryogenics, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Department of Radiotherapy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450000, P. R. China
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- Shanxi Province Cancer Hospital/ Shanxi Hospital Affiliated to Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences/Cancer Hospital Affiliated to Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030013, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Controllable Preparation and Application of Nanomaterials, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- CAS Key Laboratory of Cryogenics, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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Song S, Wang Q, Xie J, Dai J, Ouyang D, Huang G, Guo Y, Chen C, Wu M, Huang T, Ruan J, Cheng X, Lin X, He Y, Rozhkova EA, Chen Z, Yang H. Dual-Responsive Turn-On T 1 Imaging-Guided Mild Photothermia for Precise Apoptotic Cancer Therapy. Adv Healthc Mater 2023; 12:e2301437. [PMID: 37379009 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202301437] [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: 05/05/2023] [Revised: 06/23/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
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Apoptosis has gained increasing attention in cancer therapy as an intrinsic signaling pathway, which leads to minimal leakage of waste products from a dying cell to neighboring normal cells. Among various stimuli to trigger apoptosis, mild hyperthermia is attractive but confronts limitations of non-specific heating and acquired resistance from elevated expression of heat shock proteins. Here, a dual-stimulation activated turn-on T1 imaging-based nanoparticulate system (DAS) is developed for mild photothermia (≈43 °C)-mediated precise apoptotic cancer therapy. In the DAS, a superparamagnetic quencher (ferroferric oxide nanoparticles, Fe3 O4 NPs) and a paramagnetic enhancer (Gd-DOTA complexes) are connected via the N6-methyladenine (m6 A)-caged, Zn2+ -dependent DNAzyme molecular device. The substrate strand of the DNAzyme contains one segment of Gd-DOTA complex-labeled sequence and another one of HSP70 antisense oligonucleotide. When the DAS is taken up by cancer cells, overexpressed fat mass and obesity-associated protein (FTO) specifically demethylates the m6 A group, thereby activating DNAzymes to cleave the substrate strand and simultaneously releasing Gd-DOTA complex-labeled oligonucleotides. The restored T1 signal from the liberated Gd-DOTA complexes lights up the tumor to guide the location and time of deploying 808 nm laser irradiation. Afterward, locally generated mild photothermia works in concert with HSP70 antisense oligonucleotides to promote apoptosis of tumor cells. This highly integrated design provides an alternative strategy for mild hyperthermia-mediated precise apoptotic cancer therapy.
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- Sijie Song
- MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Analysis and Detection Technology for Food Safety, and State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350108, P. R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Analysis and Detection Technology for Food Safety, and State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350108, P. R. China
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- Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, 350108, P. R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Analysis and Detection Technology for Food Safety, and State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350108, P. R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Analysis and Detection Technology for Food Safety, and State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350108, P. R. China
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- College of Biological Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350108, P. R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Analysis and Detection Technology for Food Safety, and State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350108, P. R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Analysis and Detection Technology for Food Safety, and State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350108, P. R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Analysis and Detection Technology for Food Safety, and State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350108, P. R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Analysis and Detection Technology for Food Safety, and State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350108, P. R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Analysis and Detection Technology for Food Safety, and State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350108, P. R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Analysis and Detection Technology for Food Safety, and State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350108, P. R. China
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- Engineering Technology Research Center on Reagent and Instrument for Rapid Detection of Product Quality and Food Safety in Fujian Province, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350108, P. R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Analysis and Detection Technology for Food Safety, and State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350108, P. R. China
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- Center for Nanoscale Materials, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL, 60439, USA
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Analysis and Detection Technology for Food Safety, and State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350108, P. R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Analysis and Detection Technology for Food Safety, and State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350108, P. R. China
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Yang Y, Huangfu L, Li H, Yang D. Research progress of hyperthermia in tumor therapy by influencing metabolic reprogramming of tumor cells. Int J Hyperthermia 2023; 40:2270654. [PMID: 37871910 DOI: 10.1080/02656736.2023.2270654] [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: 04/25/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 10/25/2023] Open
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Cellular metabolic reprogramming is an important feature of malignant tumors. Metabolic reprogramming causes changes in the levels or types of specific metabolites inside and outside the cell, which affects tumorigenesis and progression by influencing gene expression, the cellular state, and the tumor microenvironment. During tumorigenesis, a series of changes in the glucose metabolism, fatty acid metabolism, amino acid metabolism, and cholesterol metabolism of tumor cells occur, which are involved in the process of cellular carcinogenesis and constitute part of the underlying mechanisms of tumor formation. Hyperthermia, as one of the main therapeutic tools for malignant tumors, has obvious effects on tumor cell metabolism. In this paper, we will combine the latest research progress in the field of cellular metabolic reprogramming and focus on the current experimental research and clinical treatment of hyperthermia in cellular metabolic reprogramming to discuss the feasibility of cellular metabolic reprogramming-related mechanisms guiding hyperthermia in malignant tumor treatment, so as to provide more ideas for hyperthermia to treat malignant tumors through the direction of cellular metabolic reprogramming.
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- Yuchuan Yang
- Department of Radiotherapy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, P.R. China
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- Department of Radiotherapy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, P.R. China
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- Department of Radiotherapy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, P.R. China
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- Department of Radiotherapy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, P.R. China
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VilasBoas-Ribeiro I, Sumser K, Nouwens S, Feddersen T, Heemels W, van Rhoon GC, Paulides MM. Adapting Temperature Predictions to MR Imaging in Treatment Position to Improve Simulation-Guided Hyperthermia for Cervical Cancer. IEEE OPEN JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2023; 5:99-106. [PMID: 38445240 PMCID: PMC10914156 DOI: 10.1109/ojemb.2023.3321990] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2022] [Revised: 04/13/2023] [Accepted: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 03/07/2024] Open
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Hyperthermia treatment consists of elevating the temperature of the tumor to increase the effectiveness of radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Hyperthermia treatment planning (HTP) is an important tool to optimize treatment quality using pre-treatment temperature predictions. The accuracy of these predictions depends on modeling uncertainties such as tissue properties and positioning. In this study, we evaluated if HTP accuracy improves when the patient is imaged inside the applicator at the start of treatment. Because perfusion is a major uncertainty source, the importance of accurate treatment position and anatomy was evaluated using different perfusion values. Volunteers were scanned using MR imaging without ("planning setup") and with the MR-compatible hyperthermia device ("treatment setup"). Temperature-based quality indicators were used to assess the differences between the standard, apparent and the optimized hyperthermia dose. We conclude that pre-treatment imaging can improve HTP predictions accuracy but also, that tissue perfusion modelling is crucial if temperature-based optimization is applied.
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- Iva VilasBoas-Ribeiro
- Department of Radiotherapy, Erasmus MC Cancer InstituteUniversity Medical Center Rotterdam3015GDRotterdamThe Netherlands
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- Care and Cure research lab (EM-4C&C) of the Electromagnetics Group, Department of Electrical EngineeringEindhoven University of Technology5600 MBEindhovenThe Netherlands
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- Control System Technology Group, Department of Mechanical EngineeringEindhoven University of Technology5600 MBEindhovenThe Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology & Nuclear Medicine, Erasmus MCUniversity Medical Center Rotterdam3015GDRotterdamThe Netherlands
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- Control System Technology Group, Department of Mechanical EngineeringEindhoven University of Technology5600 MBEindhovenThe Netherlands
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- Department of Radiotherapy, Erasmus MC Cancer InstituteUniversity Medical Center Rotterdam3015GDRotterdamThe Netherlands
- Department of Applied Radiation and Isotopes, Reactor Institute DelftDelft University of Technology2629JBDelftThe Netherlands
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- Care and Cure research lab (EM-4C&C) of the Electromagnetics Group, Department of Electrical EngineeringEindhoven University of Technology5600 MBEindhovenThe Netherlands
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Maduabuchi WO, Tansi FL, Heller R, Hilger I. Hyperthermia Influences the Secretion Signature of Tumor Cells and Affects Endothelial Cell Sprouting. Biomedicines 2023; 11:2256. [PMID: 37626752 PMCID: PMC10452125 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11082256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2023] [Revised: 08/03/2023] [Accepted: 08/07/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Tumors are a highly heterogeneous mass of tissue showing distinct therapy responses. In particular, the therapeutic outcome of tumor hyperthermia treatments has been inconsistent, presumably due to tumor versus endothelial cell cross-talks related to the treatment temperature and the tumor tissue environment. Here, we investigated the impact of the average or strong hyperthermic treatment (43 °C or 47 °C for 1 h) of the human pancreatic adenocarcinoma cell line (PANC-1 and BxPC-3) on endothelial cells (HUVECs) under post-treatment normoxic or hypoxic conditions. Immediately after the hyperthermia treatment, the distinct repression of secreted pro-angiogenic factors (e.g., VEGF, PDGF-AA, PDGF-BB, M-CSF), intracellular HIF-1α and the enhanced phosphorylation of ERK1/2 in tumor cells were detectable (particularly for strong hyperthermia, 2D cell monolayers). Notably, there was a significant increase in endothelial sprouting when 3D self-organized pancreatic cancer cells were treated with strong hyperthermia and the post-treatment conditions were hypoxic. Interestingly, for the used treatment temperatures, the intracellular HIF-1α accumulation in tumor cells seems to play a role in MAPK/ERK activation and mediator secretion (e.g., VEGF, PDGF-AA, Angiopoietin-2), as shown by inhibition experiments. Taken together, the hyperthermia of pancreatic adenocarcinoma cells in vitro impacts endothelial cells under defined environmental conditions (cell-to-cell contact, oxygen status, treatment temperature), whereby HIF-1α and VEGF secretion play a role in a complex context. Our observations could be exploited for the hyperthermic treatment of pancreatic cancer in the future.
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- Wisdom O. Maduabuchi
- Department of Experimental Radiology, Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Jena University Hospital—Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Am Klinikum 1, D-07747 Jena, Germany; (W.O.M.); (F.L.T.)
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- Department of Experimental Radiology, Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Jena University Hospital—Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Am Klinikum 1, D-07747 Jena, Germany; (W.O.M.); (F.L.T.)
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- Institute of Molecular Cell Biology, Center for Molecular Biomedicine (CMB), Hans-Knöll-Str. 2, D-07745 Jena, Germany;
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- Department of Experimental Radiology, Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Jena University Hospital—Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Am Klinikum 1, D-07747 Jena, Germany; (W.O.M.); (F.L.T.)
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Ansari F, Chaudhary RK, Singh J. Numerical simulation of burn injuries with temperature-dependent thermal conductivity and metabolism under different surface heat sources. J Therm Biol 2023; 116:103656. [PMID: 37481935 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtherbio.2023.103656] [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: 03/21/2023] [Revised: 06/15/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023]
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In the present paper, the phenomena of heat transport inside human forearm tissue are studied through a one-dimensional nonlinear bioheat transfer model under the influence of various boundary and interface conditions. In this study, we considered temperature-dependent thermal conductivity and metabolic heat to predict temperature distribution inside the forearm tissue. We have studied the temperature distribution inside inner tissue and bone because it has been found that burn injuries are mostly affected by layer thickness. The temperature distribution inside human forearm tissue is analyzed using the finite difference and bvp4c numerical techniques. To examine the accuracy of present numerical code, we compare the obtained numerical result with the exact analytical result in a specific case and find an excellent agreement with the exact results. We also validated our present numerical code with a hybrid scheme based on Runge-Kutta (4,5) and finite difference technique and found it in good compliance. From the obtained results, we observed that the homogeneous heat flux has a greater impact on the temperature at the outer surface of the skin, but the sinusoidal heat flux has a greater impact on the temperature of the subcutaneous layer and inner tissue. It is found that there is no burn injury in the first type of heat source (Tw=44°C), but it may occur in the second and third types of heat sources. It has been observed that by raising the blood perfusion rate and reducing the values of reference metabolic heat, coefficient of thermal conductivity, and heat fluxes, we can manage and reduce burn injuries and achieve hyperthermia temperature.
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- Faishal Ansari
- Department of Mathematics, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005, India.
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- Department of Mathematics, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005, India.
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- Department of Mathematics, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005, India.
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Zheng J, Jiang X, Li Y, Gao J. Inorganic nanoparticle-integrated mesenchymal stem cells: A potential biological agent for multifaceted applications. MedComm (Beijing) 2023; 4:e313. [PMID: 37533768 PMCID: PMC10390757 DOI: 10.1002/mco2.313] [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: 02/13/2023] [Revised: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/04/2023] Open
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Mesenchymal stem cell (MSC)-based therapies are flourishing. MSCs could be used as potential therapeutic agents for regenerative medicine due to their own repair function. Meanwhile, the natural predisposition toward inflammation or injury sites makes them promising carriers for targeted drug delivery. Inorganic nanoparticles (INPs) are greatly favored for their unique properties and potential applications in biomedical fields. Current research has integrated INPs with MSCs to enhance their regenerative or antitumor functions. This model also allows the in vivo fate tracking of MSCs in multiple imaging modalities, as many INPs are also excellent contrast agents. Thus, INP-integrated MSCs would be a multifunctional biologic agent with great potential. In this review, the current roles performed by the integration of INPs with MSCs, including (i) enhancing their repair and regeneration capacity via the improvement of migration, survival, paracrine, or differentiation properties, (ii) empowering tumor-killing ability through agent loaded or hyperthermia, and (iii) conferring traceability are summarized. An introduction of INP-integrated MSCs for simultaneous treatment and tracking is also included. The promising applications of INP-integrated MSCs in future treatments are emphasized and the challenges to their clinical translation are discussed.
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- Juan‐Juan Zheng
- Institute of PharmaceuticsCollege of Pharmaceutical SciencesZhejiang UniversityHangzhouChina
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- Institute of PharmaceuticsCollege of Pharmaceutical SciencesZhejiang UniversityHangzhouChina
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- Institute of PharmaceuticsCollege of Pharmaceutical SciencesZhejiang UniversityHangzhouChina
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- Institute of PharmaceuticsCollege of Pharmaceutical SciencesZhejiang UniversityHangzhouChina
- Hangzhou Institute of Innovative MedicineCollege of Pharmaceutical SciencesZhejiang UniversityHangzhouChina
- Dr. Li Dak Sum & Yip Yio Chin Center for Stem Cell and Regenerative MedicineZhejiang UniversityHangzhouChina
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Chacko B, Thirumalasetty AB, Vijayakanth V, Wuppulluri M. Optical, Structural, and Magnetic Hyperthermia Properties of Yttrium Iron Garnet Synthesized by Hybrid Microwave-Assisted Hydrothermal and Sol-Gel Auto Combustion Routes. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:19367-19373. [PMID: 37305229 PMCID: PMC10249076 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c00162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2023] [Accepted: 04/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Magnetic hyperthermia is an emerging technique used for the treatment of tumors, where the infected cells will be deactivated using the heat generated from magnetic particles. This study discusses the viability of yttrium iron garnet (YIG) in magnetic hyperthermia treatment. YIG is synthesized using hybrid microwave-assisted hydrothermal and sol-gel auto combustion techniques. The formation of the garnet phase is confirmed using powder X-ray diffraction studies. Further, the morphology and grain size of the material are analyzed and estimated with the help of field emission scanning electron microscopy. Transmittance and optical band gap are obtained using UV-visible spectroscopy. Raman scattering of the material is discussed to understand the phase and vibrational modes. The functional groups of garnet are studied using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. Further, the effect of the synthesizing routes on the characteristics of the materials is discussed. A relatively higher magnetic saturation value is observed in the hysteresis loop at room temperature of YIG samples, which is synthesized by a sol-gel auto combustion technique, and it confirms the ferromagnetic behavior. The colloidal stability and surface charge of the prepared YIG are evaluated by a zeta potential measurement. In addition, magnetic induction heating studies are carried out for both prepared samples. The specific absorption rates of 1 mg/mL concentration are 237 and 214 W/g at 35.33 kA/m and 316 kHz field of sol-gel auto combustion and hydrothermal methods, respectively. Due to their higher saturation magnetization of 26.39 emu/g, the sol-gel auto combustion method produced effective YIG and demonstrated superior heating efficiency than the hydrothermally prepared sample. The prepared YIG are biocompatible, and their hyperthermia properties may be explored in various biomedical applications.
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- Basil Chacko
- Department
of Physics, School of Advanced Sciences, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore 632014, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department
of Physics, School of Advanced Sciences, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore 632014, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Center
for Nanotechnology Research, Vellore Institute
of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu 632014, India
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- Ceramic
Composites Laboratory, Centre for Functional Materials, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore 632014, Tamil Nadu, India
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Li Q, Liu X, Yan C, Zhao B, Zhao Y, Yang L, Shi M, Yu H, Li X, Luo K. Polysaccharide-Based Stimulus-Responsive Nanomedicines for Combination Cancer Immunotherapy. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2206211. [PMID: 36890780 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202206211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2022] [Revised: 02/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Cancer immunotherapy is a promising antitumor approach, whereas nontherapeutic side effects, tumor microenvironment (TME) intricacy, and low tumor immunogenicity limit its therapeutic efficacy. In recent years, combination immunotherapy with other therapies has been proven to considerably increase antitumor efficacy. However, achieving codelivery of the drugs to the tumor site remains a major challenge. Stimulus-responsive nanodelivery systems show controlled drug delivery and precise drug release. Polysaccharides, a family of potential biomaterials, are widely used in the development of stimulus-responsive nanomedicines due to their unique physicochemical properties, biocompatibility, and modifiability. Here, the antitumor activity of polysaccharides and several combined immunotherapy strategies (e.g., immunotherapy combined with chemotherapy, photodynamic therapy, or photothermal therapy) are summarized. More importantly, the recent progress of polysaccharide-based stimulus-responsive nanomedicines for combination cancer immunotherapy is discussed, with the focus on construction of nanomedicine, targeted delivery, drug release, and enhanced antitumor effects. Finally, the limitations and application prospects of this new field are discussed.
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- Qiuxia Li
- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
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- School of Intelligent Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
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- Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, University of Macau, Taipa, Macao SAR, 999078, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611130, China
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Jiang M, Chapman A, Olarte-Plata JD, Bresme F. Controlling local thermal gradients at molecular scales with Janus nanoheaters. NANOSCALE 2023. [PMID: 37183654 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr00560g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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The generation and control of heat transport with nanoparticles is an essential objective of thermoplasmonics. Janus nanoparticles consisting of dissimilar materials with contrasting interfacial Kapitza conductance provide a route to control heat transport at the nanoscale. Here we use the recently introduced Atomistic Nodal Approach to map the surface temperature and Kapitza conductance of Janus nanoparticles to individual atoms. We show that the transition in the thermal transport properties between the hydrophobic and hydrophilic interfaces is exceptionally abrupt, occurring over length scales below 1 nm. We demonstrate the generality of this result using coarse-grained and all-atom models of gold nanoparticles. Further, we show how this behaviour provides a route to sustain significant temperature differences, on the order of tens of degrees for μW heat rates, between adjacent molecular layers attached to heated gold nanoparticles. Our work provides fundamental insight into nanoscale heat transport and a principle to design heterogeneous Janus nanoparticles for thermal transport applications.
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- Mingxuan Jiang
- Department of Chemistry, Molecular Sciences Research Hub, Imperial College London, London, UK.
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- Department of Chemistry, Molecular Sciences Research Hub, Imperial College London, London, UK.
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- Department of Chemistry, Molecular Sciences Research Hub, Imperial College London, London, UK.
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- Department of Chemistry, Molecular Sciences Research Hub, Imperial College London, London, UK.
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Crintea A, Motofelea AC, Șovrea AS, Constantin AM, Crivii CB, Carpa R, Duțu AG. Dendrimers: Advancements and Potential Applications in Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment-An Overview. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:pharmaceutics15051406. [PMID: 37242648 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15051406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2023] [Revised: 04/17/2023] [Accepted: 04/29/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, and the main treatment methods for this condition are surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy. These treatment methods are invasive and can cause severe adverse reactions among organisms, so nanomaterials are increasingly used as structures for anticancer therapies. Dendrimers are a type of nanomaterial with unique properties, and their production can be controlled to obtain compounds with the desired characteristics. These polymeric molecules are used in cancer diagnosis and treatment through the targeted distribution of some pharmacological substances. Dendrimers have the ability to fulfill several objectives in anticancer therapy simultaneously, such as targeting tumor cells so that healthy tissue is not affected, controlling the release of anticancer agents in the tumor microenvironment, and combining anticancer strategies based on the administration of anticancer molecules to potentiate their effect through photothermal therapy or photodynamic therapy. The purpose of this review is to summarize and highlight the possible uses of dendrimers regarding the diagnosis and treatment of oncological conditions.
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- Andreea Crintea
- Department of Molecular Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400349 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Victor Babeș University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timișoara, Romania
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- Department of Morphological Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400000 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Morphological Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400000 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Morphological Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400000 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Biology and Geology, Institute for Research-Development-Innovation in Applied Natural Sciences, Babeș-Bolyai University, 400084 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Molecular Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400349 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Hornsby TK, Jakhmola A, Kolios MC, Tavakkoli J. A Quantitative Study of Thermal and Non-thermal Mechanisms in Ultrasound-Induced Nano-drug Delivery. ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE & BIOLOGY 2023; 49:1288-1298. [PMID: 36822894 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultrasmedbio.2023.01.015] [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: 09/11/2022] [Revised: 01/11/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2023] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The primary objective of this study was to quantify the contributions to drug release for thermal and non-thermal mechanisms in ultrasound-induced release from gold nanoparticles (GNPs) for the first time. METHODS We studied doxorubicin (DOX) and curcumin release from the surface of GNPs using two different methods to induce drug release in an ex vivo tissue model: (i) localized tissue heating with a water bath and (ii) low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) exposure. Both methods have similar temperature profiles and can induce the release of both hydrophobic (curcumin) and hydrophilic (DOX) drugs from the surface of GNPs. Quantitative drug release in both cases was compared via fluorescence measurements. DISCUSSION The water bath heating method induced drug release using thermal effects only, whereas LIPUS exposure induced drug release used a combination of thermal and non-thermal mechanisms. It was found that there were increases of 70 ± 16% (curcumin) and 127 ± 20% (DOX) in drug release when LIPUS was used to induce drug release (both thermal and non-thermal mechanisms) as compared with the water bath (thermal mechanisms only) mediated release. CONCLUSION We determined that non-thermal mechanisms account for 41 ± 3% of curcumin release and 56 ± 4% of DOX release. It was concluded that in our ex vivo tissue model, the non-thermal mechanisms play a significant role in LIPUS-induced drug release from GNP drug carriers and that the contributions of non-thermal mechanisms to drug release depend on the type of anticancer drug loaded on the GNP surface.
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- Tyler K Hornsby
- Department of Physics, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Physics, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Physics, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Institute for Biomedical Engineering, Science and Technology (iBEST), Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Physics, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Institute for Biomedical Engineering, Science and Technology (iBEST), Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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Adam A, Mertz D. Iron Oxide@Mesoporous Silica Core-Shell Nanoparticles as Multimodal Platforms for Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Magnetic Hyperthermia, Near-Infrared Light Photothermia, and Drug Delivery. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:1342. [PMID: 37110927 PMCID: PMC10145772 DOI: 10.3390/nano13081342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2023] [Revised: 03/31/2023] [Accepted: 04/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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The design of core-shell nanocomposites composed of an iron oxide core and a silica shell offers promising applications in the nanomedicine field, especially for developing efficient theranostic systems which may be useful for cancer treatments. This review article addresses the different ways to build iron oxide@silica core-shell nanoparticles and it reviews their properties and developments for hyperthermia therapies (magnetically or light-induced), combined with drug delivery and MRI imaging. It also highlights the various challenges encountered, such as the issues associated with in vivo injection in terms of NP-cell interactions or the control of the heat dissipation from the core of the NP to the external environment at the macro or nanoscale.
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Thirumurugan S, Dash P, Liu X, Tseng YY, Chung JH, Li Y, Zhao G, Lin C, Lin YC, Chung RJ. Angiopep-2-conjugated FeTi@Au core-shell nanoparticles for tumor targeted dual-mode magnetic resonance imaging and hyperthermic glioma therapy. NANOMEDICINE : NANOTECHNOLOGY, BIOLOGY, AND MEDICINE 2023; 50:102673. [PMID: 37044193 DOI: 10.1016/j.nano.2023.102673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2023] [Revised: 03/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2023] [Indexed: 04/14/2023]
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Herein, we fabricated gold surface-coated iron titanium core-shell (FeTi@Au) nanoparticles (NPs) with conjugation of angiopep-2 (ANG) (FeTi@Au-ANG) NPs for targeted delivery and improved NPs penetration by receptor-mediated endocytosis to achieve hyperthermic treatment of gliomas. The synthesized "core-shell" FeTi@Au-ANG NPs exhibited spherical in shape with around 16 nm particle size and increased temperature upon alternating magnetic field (AMF) stimulation, rendering them effective for localized hyperthermic therapy of cancer cells. Effective targeted delivery of FeTi@Au-ANG NPs was demonstrated in vitro by improved transport and cellular uptake, and increased apoptosis in glioma cells (C6) compared with normal fibroblast cells (L929). FeTi@Au-ANG NPs exhibited higher deposition in brain tissues and a superior therapeutic effect in an orthotopic intracranial xenograft mouse model. Taken together, our data indicate that FeTi@Au-ANG NPs hold significant promise as a targeted delivery strategy for glioma treatment using hyperthermia.
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- Senthilkumar Thirumurugan
- Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, National Taipei University of Technology (Taipei Tech), Taipei 10608, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, National Taipei University of Technology (Taipei Tech), Taipei 10608, Taiwan
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- Department of Neurosurgical Oncology, First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, New Taipei Municipal TuCheng Hospital (Built and Operated by Chang Gung Medical Foundation), New Taipei City 236017, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, National Taipei University of Technology (Taipei Tech), Taipei 10608, Taiwan
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- Department of Neurosurgical Oncology, First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Neurosurgical Oncology, First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Neurosurgical Oncology, First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, National Taipei University of Technology (Taipei Tech), Taipei 10608, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, National Taipei University of Technology (Taipei Tech), Taipei 10608, Taiwan.
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Rivera D, Schupper AJ, Bouras A, Anastasiadou M, Kleinberg L, Kraitchman DL, Attaluri A, Ivkov R, Hadjipanayis CG. Neurosurgical Applications of Magnetic Hyperthermia Therapy. Neurosurg Clin N Am 2023; 34:269-283. [PMID: 36906333 PMCID: PMC10726205 DOI: 10.1016/j.nec.2022.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Magnetic hyperthermia therapy (MHT) is a highly localized form of hyperthermia therapy (HT) that has been effective in treating various forms of cancer. Many clinical and preclinical studies have applied MHT to treat aggressive forms of brain cancer and assessed its role as a potential adjuvant to current therapies. Initial results show that MHT has a strong antitumor effect in animal studies and a positive association with overall survival in human glioma patients. Although MHT is a promising therapy with the potential to be incorporated into the future treatment of brain cancer, significant advancement of current MHT technology is required.
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- Daniel Rivera
- Department of Neurological Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 1 Gustave L. Levy Place, New York, NY 10029, USA; Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, 200 Lothrop Street, Suite F-158, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA; Brain Tumor Nanotechnology Laboratory, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, 5117 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15232, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 1 Gustave L. Levy Place, New York, NY 10029, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, 200 Lothrop Street, Suite F-158, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA; Brain Tumor Nanotechnology Laboratory, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, 5117 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15232, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 1 Gustave L. Levy Place, New York, NY 10029, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, 1550 Orleans Street, Baltimore, MD 21231-5678, USA
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- Russell H Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Johns Hopkins University, 600 North Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, 777 West Harrisburg Pike Middletown, PA 17057, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, 1550 Orleans Street, Baltimore, MD 21231-5678, USA; Department of Oncology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 1550 Orleans Street, Baltimore, MD 21231-5678, USA; Department of Mechanical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Whiting School of Engineering, 3400 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218, USA; Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Whiting School of Engineering, 3400 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 1 Gustave L. Levy Place, New York, NY 10029, USA; Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, 200 Lothrop Street, Suite F-158, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA; Brain Tumor Nanotechnology Laboratory, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, 5117 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15232, USA.
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Xia Y, Wang H, Zhang J, Wang Y. Prognostic value and adverse events of cytoreductive surgery with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy in primary advanced and platinum-sensitive recurrent epithelial ovarian cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Hyperthermia 2023; 40:2165729. [PMID: 36775583 DOI: 10.1080/02656736.2023.2165729] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/14/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The original meta-analysis of hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) is already outdated, owing to the latest trial results. This study aimed to clarify the efficacy and adverse events of cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC compared to conventional therapy for advanced and platinum-sensitive recurrent epithelial ovarian cancer (OC). METHODS In this meta-analysis, phase II/III controlled trials regarding 'HIPEC' and 'ovarian cancer' were searched for in electronic databases from inception to March 2022. RESULTS Twenty-one studies were included in the quantitative synthesis. The pooled hazard ratio [HR] in the HIPEC group for progression-free survival (PFS) (HR = 0.61, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.45-0.83, p = .002) and overall survival (OS) (HR = 0.65, 95% CI: 0.51-0.82, p < .001) were improved in the HIPEC group compared with the non-HIPEC group. For primary advanced disease, OS and PFS were significantly increased in patients receiving interval debulking surgery + HIPEC, whereas PFS was not significantly different between primary debulking surgery (PDS) + HIPEC and PDS alone. For platinum-sensitive recurrent disease, no correlation was observed for PFS and OS between the HIPEC and non-HIPEC groups (p < .05). The incidence of procedure-related complications was higher in the HIPEC group than in the non-HIPEC group (odds ratio = 1.93, 95% CI: 1.24-3.01, p < .01). The morbidity of leukopenia, neutropenia, nausea, hypoalbuminemia, and grades III-IV electrolyte disturbance was higher in the HIPEC group than in the non-HIPEC group. However, HIPEC administration reduced the risk of intra-abdominal bleeding and constipation. CONCLUSION HIPEC-based regimens improved the clinical prognosis for primary advanced OC, whereas no significant value was elicited for recurrent OC.
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- Yu Xia
- School of Clinical Medical, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China.,Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Weifang People's Hospital, Weifang, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Beijing, China
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Wu S, Fan K, Yang Q, Chen Z, Hou Y, Zou Y, Cai W, Kang L. Smart nanoparticles and microbeads for interventional embolization therapy of liver cancer: state of the art. J Nanobiotechnology 2023; 21:42. [PMID: 36747202 PMCID: PMC9901004 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-023-01804-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2023] [Accepted: 02/01/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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The process of transcatheter arterial chemoembolization is characterized by the ability to accurately deliver chemotherapy drugs with minimal systemic side effects and has become the standard treatment for unresectable intermediate hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). However, this treatment option still has much room for improvement, one of which may be the introduction of nanomaterials, which exhibit unique functions and can be applied to in vivo tumor imaging and therapy. Several biodegradable and multifunctional nanomaterials and nanobeads have recently been developed and applied in the locoregional treatment of hepatocellular cancer. This review explores recent developments and findings in relation to micro-nano medicines in transarterial therapy for HCC, emerging strategies to improve the efficacy of delivering nano-based medicines, and expounding prospects for clinical applications of nanomaterials.
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- Sitong Wu
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, 100034, China
- Department of Interventional Radiology and Vascular Surgery, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, 100034, China
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- Departments of Radiology and Medical Physics, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, 53705, USA
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, 100034, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, 100034, China
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China.
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- Department of Interventional Radiology and Vascular Surgery, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, 100034, China.
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- Departments of Radiology and Medical Physics, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, 53705, USA.
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, 100034, China.
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Choppadandi M, Parmar K, Rao KS, Rao KH, Singh A, Kumar H, Guduru AT, Shard A, Kapusetti G. Self-regulated cobalt zinc ferrite system as a potential nanoplatform for the synergistic effect of hyperthermia-chemo agent for cancer therapy. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2023; 222:113077. [PMID: 36577341 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2022.113077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2022] [Revised: 11/18/2022] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Magnetic hyperthermia (MH) has been studied for almost seventy-five years, but its efficacy in clinical applications is still fiercely contested. Despite this, few magnetic nanosystems are approved for clinical usage due to their strong affinity as drug carriers. The most important condition for hyperthermia applications for successful cancer therapy is magnetic nanoparticles with a controlled heating pattern (42-46 °C) for a prolonged timeframe. In the current study, cobalt-zinc nanoferrites (MNPs) having a Curie temperature of 46 ℃ with a tunable heating profile was loaded with Doxorubicin (DOX) through a surface conjugation technique (DOX-Cs-MNPs), and characterized by using multiple techniques. The magnetic hyterises (M-H) curves revealed the occurrence of superparamagnetism in the MNPs with extremely low coercivity; further, the DOX-loaded nanoparticles exhibited enhanced saturation magnetization. More importantly, the MNPs showed that they could maintain a therapeutic temperature for an indefinite amount of time. High drug loading affinity (86 %) was observed on MNPs with pH and temperature-controlled release. Under in vitro conditions, the biocompatible DOX-Cs-MNPs caused substantial apoptosis in MCF-7 cells (72 %) with overall cell death of < 95 %. The distinctive MNPs thus have the potential to be used in clinical applications.
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- Mounika Choppadandi
- Department of Medical Devices, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Ahmedabad, India
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- Department of Medical Devices, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Ahmedabad, India
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- Department of Physics, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam 530003, India
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Ahmedabad, India
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Ahmedabad, India
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- Department of Medical Devices, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Ahmedabad, India
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Ahmedabad, India
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- Department of Medical Devices, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Ahmedabad, India.
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Ponciri Fructus Immatarus Sensitizes the Apoptotic Effect of Hyperthermia Treatment in AGS Gastric Cancer Cells through ROS-Dependent HSP Suppression. Biomedicines 2023; 11:biomedicines11020405. [PMID: 36830941 PMCID: PMC9953356 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11020405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2022] [Revised: 01/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2023] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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Gastric cancer has been associated with a high incidence and mortality, accompanied by a poor prognosis. Given the limited therapeutic options to treat gastric cancer, alternative treatments need to be urgently developed. Hyperthermia therapy is a potentially effective and safe treatment option for cancer; however, certain limitations need to be addressed. We applied 43 °C hyperthermia to AGS gastric cancer cells combined with Ponciri Fructus Immaturus (PF) to establish their synergistic effects. Co-treatment with PF and hyperthermia synergistically suppressed AGS cell proliferation by inducing extrinsic and intrinsic apoptotic pathways. Additionally, PF and hyperthermia suppressed factors related to metastasis. Cell cycle arrest was determined by flow cytometry, revealing that co-treatment induced arrest at the G2/M phase. As reactive oxygen species (ROS) are critical in hyperthermia therapy, we next examined changes in ROS generation. Co-treatment with PF and hyperthermia increased ROS levels, and apoptotic induction mediated by this combination was partially dependent on ROS generation. Furthermore, heat shock factor 1 and heat shock proteins (HSPs) were notably suppressed following co-treatment with PF and hyperthermia. The HSP-regulating effect was also dependent on ROS generation. Overall, these findings suggest that co-treatment with PF and hyperthermia could afford a promising anticancer therapy for gastric cancer.
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Sekar R, Basavegowda N, Thathapudi JJ, Sekhar MR, Joshi P, Somu P, Baek KH. Recent Progress of Gold-Based Nanostructures towards Future Emblem of Photo-Triggered Cancer Theranostics: A Special Focus on Combinatorial Phototherapies. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:pharmaceutics15020433. [PMID: 36839754 PMCID: PMC9963714 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15020433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2023] [Revised: 01/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/23/2023] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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Cancer is one of the most dangerous health problems in the millennium and it is the third foremost human cause of death in the universe. Traditional cancer treatments face several disadvantages and cannot often afford adequate outcomes. It has been exhibited that the outcome of several therapies can be improved when associated with nanostructures. In addition, a modern tendency is being developed in cancer therapy to convert single-modal into multi-modal therapies with the help of existing various nanostructures. Among them, gold is the most successful nanostructure for biomedical applications due to its flexibility in preparation, stabilization, surface modifications, less cytotoxicity, and ease of bio-detection. In the past few decades, gold-based nanomaterials rule cancer treatment applications, currently, gold nanostructures were the leading nanomaterials for synergetic cancer therapies. In this review article, the synthesis, stabilization, and optical properties of gold nanostructures have been discussed. Then, the surface modifications and targeting mechanisms of gold nanomaterials will be described. Recent signs of progress in the application of gold nanomaterials for synergetic cancer therapies such as photodynamic and photo-thermal therapies in combination with other common interventions such as radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and will be reviewed. Also, a summary of the pharmacokinetics of gold nanostructures will be delivered. Finally, the challenges and outlooks of the gold nanostructures in the clinics for applications in cancer treatments are debated.
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- Rajkumar Sekar
- Department of Chemistry, Karpaga Vinayaga College of Engineering and Technology, GST Road, Chinna Kolambakkam, Chengalpattu 603308, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Agriculture and Biosciences, Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences (Deemed-to-be University), Karunya Nagar, Coimbatore 641114, India
- Correspondence: (J.J.T.); (K.-H.B.); Tel.: +82-52-810-3029 (K.-H.B.)
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Natural Sciences, Kebri Dehar University, Korahe Zone, Somali Region, Kebri Dehar 3060, Ethiopia
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- SDM College of Medical Science and Hospital, Manjushree Nagar, Sattur, Dharwad 580009, India
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- Department of Bioengineering, Institute of Biotechnology, Saveetha School of Engineering, SIMATS, Chennai 600124, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea
- Correspondence: (J.J.T.); (K.-H.B.); Tel.: +82-52-810-3029 (K.-H.B.)
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Vassallo M, Martella D, Barrera G, Celegato F, Coïsson M, Ferrero R, Olivetti ES, Troia A, Sözeri H, Parmeggiani C, Wiersma DS, Tiberto P, Manzin A. Improvement of Hyperthermia Properties of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles by Surface Coating. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:2143-2154. [PMID: 36687092 PMCID: PMC9850460 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c06244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2022] [Accepted: 12/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Magnetic hyperthermia is an oncological therapy that exploits magnetic nanoparticles activated by radiofrequency magnetic fields to produce a controlled temperature increase in a diseased tissue. The specific loss power (SLP) of magnetic nanoparticles or the capability to release heat can be improved using surface treatments, which can reduce agglomeration effects, thus impacting on local magnetostatic interactions. In this work, Fe3O4 nanoparticles are synthesized via a coprecipitation reaction and fully characterized in terms of structural, morphological, dimensional, magnetic, and hyperthermia properties (under the Hergt-Dutz limit). Different types of surface coatings are tested, comparing their impact on the heating efficacy and colloidal stability, resulting that sodium citrate leads to a doubling of the SLP with a substantial improvement in dispersion and stability in solution over time; an SLP value of around 170 W/g is obtained in this case for a 100 kHz and 48 kA/m magnetic field.
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- Marta Vassallo
- Department
of Advanced Materials Metrology and Life Science, Istituto Nazionale di Ricerca Metrologica (INRiM), Strada delle Cacce, 91, 10135Torino, Italy
- Dipartimento
di Elettronica e Telecomunicazioni, Politecnico
di Torino, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi, 24, 10129Torino, Italy
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- Department
of Advanced Materials Metrology and Life Science, Istituto Nazionale di Ricerca Metrologica (INRiM), Strada delle Cacce, 91, 10135Torino, Italy
- European
Laboratory for Non-Linear Spectroscopy (LENS), University of Florence, Via Nello Carrara, 1, 50019Sesto Fiorentino, Italy
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- Department
of Advanced Materials Metrology and Life Science, Istituto Nazionale di Ricerca Metrologica (INRiM), Strada delle Cacce, 91, 10135Torino, Italy
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- Department
of Advanced Materials Metrology and Life Science, Istituto Nazionale di Ricerca Metrologica (INRiM), Strada delle Cacce, 91, 10135Torino, Italy
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- Department
of Advanced Materials Metrology and Life Science, Istituto Nazionale di Ricerca Metrologica (INRiM), Strada delle Cacce, 91, 10135Torino, Italy
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- Department
of Advanced Materials Metrology and Life Science, Istituto Nazionale di Ricerca Metrologica (INRiM), Strada delle Cacce, 91, 10135Torino, Italy
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- Department
of Advanced Materials Metrology and Life Science, Istituto Nazionale di Ricerca Metrologica (INRiM), Strada delle Cacce, 91, 10135Torino, Italy
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- Department
of Advanced Materials Metrology and Life Science, Istituto Nazionale di Ricerca Metrologica (INRiM), Strada delle Cacce, 91, 10135Torino, Italy
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- Magnetics
Laboratory, TÜBİTAK Ulusal
Metroloji Enstitüsü (UME), Gebze Yerleşkesi, 41470Kocaeli, Turkey
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- European
Laboratory for Non-Linear Spectroscopy (LENS), University of Florence, Via Nello Carrara, 1, 50019Sesto Fiorentino, Italy
- Department
of Chemistry “Ugo Schiff”, University of Florence, Via della Lastruccia, 3-13, 50019Sesto Fiorentino, Italy
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- European
Laboratory for Non-Linear Spectroscopy (LENS), University of Florence, Via Nello Carrara, 1, 50019Sesto Fiorentino, Italy
- Department
of Physics and Astronomy, University of
Florence, Via Giovanni
Sansone, 1, 50019Sesto Fiorentino, Italy
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- Department
of Advanced Materials Metrology and Life Science, Istituto Nazionale di Ricerca Metrologica (INRiM), Strada delle Cacce, 91, 10135Torino, Italy
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- Department
of Advanced Materials Metrology and Life Science, Istituto Nazionale di Ricerca Metrologica (INRiM), Strada delle Cacce, 91, 10135Torino, Italy
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Scutigliani EM, Lobo-Cerna F, Mingo Barba S, Scheidegger S, Krawczyk PM. The Effects of Heat Stress on the Transcriptome of Human Cancer Cells: A Meta-Analysis. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 15:cancers15010113. [PMID: 36612111 PMCID: PMC9817844 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15010113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2022] [Revised: 12/21/2022] [Accepted: 12/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Hyperthermia is clinically applied cancer treatment in conjunction with radio- and/or chemotherapy, in which the tumor volume is exposed to supraphysiological temperatures. Since cells can effectively counteract the effects of hyperthermia by protective measures that are commonly known as the heat stress response, the identification of cellular processes that are essential for surviving hyperthermia could lead to novel treatment strategies that improve its therapeutic effects. Here, we apply a meta-analytic approach to 18 datasets that capture hyperthermia-induced transcriptome alterations in nine different human cancer cell lines. We find, in line with previous reports, that hyperthermia affects multiple processes, including protein folding, cell cycle, mitosis, and cell death, and additionally uncover expression changes of genes involved in KRAS signaling, inflammatory responses, TNF-a signaling and epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT). Interestingly, however, we also find a considerable inter-study variability, and an apparent absence of a 'universal' heat stress response signature, which is likely caused by the differences in experimental conditions. Our results suggest that gene expression alterations after heat stress are driven, to a large extent, by the experimental context, and call for a more extensive, controlled study that examines the effects of key experimental parameters on global gene expression patterns.
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- Enzo M. Scutigliani
- Department of Medical Biology, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, 1105AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Cancer Center Amsterdam, Cancer Biology and Immunology, Treatment and Quality of Life, 1081HV Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Correspondence: (E.M.S.); (P.M.K.)
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- Department of Medical Biology, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, 1105AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Cancer Center Amsterdam, Cancer Biology and Immunology, Treatment and Quality of Life, 1081HV Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- ZHAW School of Engineering, University of Applied Sciences, CH 8401 Winterthur, Switzerland
- Chemistry Department, University of Fribourg, 1700 Fribourg, Switzerland
- Adolphe Merkle Institute, University of Fribourg, Chemin des Verdiers 4, 1700 Fribourg, Switzerland
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- ZHAW School of Engineering, University of Applied Sciences, CH 8401 Winterthur, Switzerland
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- Department of Medical Biology, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, 1105AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Cancer Center Amsterdam, Cancer Biology and Immunology, Treatment and Quality of Life, 1081HV Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Correspondence: (E.M.S.); (P.M.K.)
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Du Z, Yin H, Zhao S, Ma Y, Sun Z, Dong B, Zhu M, Zhu C, Peng J, Yang T. Case report: Gemcitabine intravesical hyperthermic infusion combined with tislelizumab in muscle invasive bladder urothelium carcinoma. Front Oncol 2022; 12:1062655. [PMID: 36620538 PMCID: PMC9816863 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.1062655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Background Muscle invasive bladder urothelium carcinoma is a common urinary tract tumor. With the deepening of research, more and more treatment methods are applied in clinical practice, extending the life of patients. Among them, the clinical application of chemotherapeutic intravesical hyperthermia and tumor immunotherapy provides new ideas for our treatment. Case report An 81-year-old female patient was diagnosed with stage T2N0M0 bladder cancer in our hospital. Because the patient and her family were keen to preserve her bladder, they declined surgery and opted for combined chemotherapy. After informed consent from the patient and her family, she received cisplatin combined with gemcitabine intravesical hyperthermic infusion. But the side effects of cisplatin made her intolerable to chemotherapy. With their informed consent we changed her to intravenous tislelizumab in combination with gemcitabine intravesical hyperthermic infusion to continue her treatment. During the subsequent follow-up visits, we found a surprising effect of the treatment. Conclusion Gemcitabine intravesical hyperthermia therapy combined with intravenous tislelizumab in the treatment of muscle invasive bladder urothelium carcinoma may provide a new possible therapeutic strategy of some patients who are inoperable or refuse surgery.
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VilasBoas-Ribeiro I, Franckena M, van Rhoon GC, Hernández-Tamames JA, Paulides MM. Using MRI to measure position and anatomy changes and assess their impact on the accuracy of hyperthermia treatment planning for cervical cancer. Int J Hyperthermia 2022; 40:2151648. [PMID: 36535922 DOI: 10.1080/02656736.2022.2151648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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PURPOSE We studied the differences between planning and treatment position, their impact on the accuracy of hyperthermia treatment planning (HTP) predictions, and the relevance of including true treatment anatomy and position in HTP based on magnetic resonance (MR) images. MATERIALS AND METHODS All volunteers were scanned with an MR-compatible hyperthermia device, including a filled waterbolus, to replicate the treatment setup. In the planning setup, the volunteers were scanned without the device to reproduce the imaging in the current HTP. First, we used rigid registration to investigate the patient position displacements between the planning and treatment setup. Second, we performed HTP for the planning anatomy at both positions and the treatment mimicking anatomy to study the effects of positioning and anatomy on the quality of the simulated hyperthermia treatment. Treatment quality was evaluated using SAR-based parameters. RESULTS We found an average displacement of 2 cm between planning and treatment positions. These displacements caused average absolute differences of ∼12% for TC25 and 10.4%-15.9% in THQ. Furthermore, we found that including the accurate treatment position and anatomy in treatment planning led to an improvement of 2% in TC25 and 4.6%-10.6% in THQ. CONCLUSIONS This study showed that precise patient position and anatomy are relevant since these affect the accuracy of HTP predictions. The major part of improved accuracy is related to implementing the correct position of the patient in the applicator. Hence, our study shows a clear incentive to accurately match the patient position in HTP with the actual treatment.
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- Iva VilasBoas-Ribeiro
- Department of Radiotherapy, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiotherapy, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiotherapy, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.,Department of Applied Radiation and Isotopes, Reactor Institute Delft, Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiotherapy, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.,Care and Cure research lab (EM-4C&C) of the Electromagnetics Group, Department of Electrical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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Huo YY, Song X, Zhang WX, Zhou ZL, Lv QY, Cui HF. Thermosensitive Biomimetic Hybrid Membrane Camouflaged Hollow Gold Nanoparticles for NIR-Responsive Mild-Hyperthermia Chemo-/Photothermal Combined Tumor Therapy. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2022; 5:5113-5125. [PMID: 36270019 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.2c00466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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As an appealing biomimetic strategy for various medical applications, cell membrane coating lacks sensitive on-demand breaking capability. Herein, we incorporated thermosensitive lipid (TSL) membrane into red blood cell (RBC) and MCF-7 cancer cell (MC) hybrid membrane ([RBC-MC]M) vesicles. The [RBC-MC-TSL]M was coated onto doxorubicin (Dox)-loaded hollow gold nanoparticles to enhance chemo-/photothermal combined tumor therapy at a mild hyperthermia temperature (≤49 °C). Double-layer coating with TSL and [RBC-MC-TSL]M as the inner and outer layer, respectively, presented better antileakage and higher NIR-responsivity than single-layer coating. The Dox release ratio upon NIR laser irradiation (≤49 °C) was 74.6%, much higher than that (33.5%) without NIR laser. The nanodrug can be efficiently and specifically taken up by MCF-7 cells. In addition, the nanodrug exhibited excellent tumor-targeting property, with 4.08- and 1.12-times Dox accumulation in MCF-7 tumors compared to free Dox and [RBC-MC]M-coated counterpart, respectively. Most importantly, TSL incorporation significantly enhanced NIR-responsive antitumor efficiency, with tumor growth inhibition ratio increased from 35.1% to 48.6% after a single dose administration. Besides, the nanodrug exhibited very good biocompatibility. Camouflaging nanoparticles with the thermosensitive biomimetic hybrid membrane provides a painless and promisingly clinical-applicable approach for effective chemo-/photothermal combined mild-hyperthermia tumor therapy.
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- Yu-Yang Huo
- School of Life Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Science Avenue 100#, Zhengzhou450001, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Science Avenue 100#, Zhengzhou450001, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Science Avenue 100#, Zhengzhou450001, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Science Avenue 100#, Zhengzhou450001, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Science Avenue 100#, Zhengzhou450001, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Science Avenue 100#, Zhengzhou450001, China
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Doxorubicin and tamoxifen loaded graphene oxide nanoparticle functionalized with chitosan and folic acid for anticancer drug delivery. Polym Bull (Berl) 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s00289-022-04549-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Dias AMM, Courteau A, Bellaye PS, Kohli E, Oudot A, Doulain PE, Petitot C, Walker PM, Decréau R, Collin B. Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles for Immunotherapy of Cancers through Macrophages and Magnetic Hyperthermia. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:2388. [PMID: 36365207 PMCID: PMC9694944 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14112388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2022] [Revised: 10/21/2022] [Accepted: 10/25/2022] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Cancer immunotherapy has tremendous promise, but it has yet to be clinically applied in a wider variety of tumor situations. Many therapeutic combinations are envisaged to improve their effectiveness. In this way, strategies capable of inducing immunogenic cell death (e.g., doxorubicin, radiotherapy, hyperthermia) and the reprogramming of the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment (TME) (e.g., M2-to-M1-like macrophages repolarization of tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs)) are particularly appealing to enhance the efficacy of approved immunotherapies (e.g., immune checkpoint inhibitors, ICIs). Due to their modular construction and versatility, iron oxide-based nanomedicines such as superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) can combine these different approaches in a single agent. SPIONs have already shown their safety and biocompatibility and possess both drug-delivery (e.g., chemotherapy, ICIs) and magnetic capabilities (e.g., magnetic hyperthermia (MHT), magnetic resonance imaging). In this review, we will discuss the multiple applications of SPIONs in cancer immunotherapy, focusing on their theranostic properties to target TAMs and to generate MHT. The first section of this review will briefly describe immune targets for NPs. The following sections will deal with the overall properties of SPIONs (including MHT). The last section is dedicated to the SPION-induced immune response through its effects on TAMs and MHT.
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- Alexandre M. M. Dias
- Centre George-François Leclerc, Service de Médecine Nucléaire, Plateforme d’Imagerie et de Radiothérapie Précliniques, 1 rue du Professeur Marion, 21079 Dijon, France
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- Centre George-François Leclerc, Service de Médecine Nucléaire, Plateforme d’Imagerie et de Radiothérapie Précliniques, 1 rue du Professeur Marion, 21079 Dijon, France
- ImViA Laboratory, EA 7535, University of Burgundy, 21000 Dijon, France
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- Centre George-François Leclerc, Service de Médecine Nucléaire, Plateforme d’Imagerie et de Radiothérapie Précliniques, 1 rue du Professeur Marion, 21079 Dijon, France
- UMR INSERM/uB/AGROSUP 1231, Labex LipSTIC, Faculty of Health Sciences, Université de Bourgogne Franche-Comté, 21079 Dijon, France
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- UMR INSERM/uB/AGROSUP 1231, Labex LipSTIC, Faculty of Health Sciences, Université de Bourgogne Franche-Comté, 21079 Dijon, France
- University Hospital Centre François Mitterrand, 21000 Dijon, France
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- Centre George-François Leclerc, Service de Médecine Nucléaire, Plateforme d’Imagerie et de Radiothérapie Précliniques, 1 rue du Professeur Marion, 21079 Dijon, France
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- Centre George-François Leclerc, Service de Médecine Nucléaire, Plateforme d’Imagerie et de Radiothérapie Précliniques, 1 rue du Professeur Marion, 21079 Dijon, France
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- Centre George-François Leclerc, Service de Médecine Nucléaire, Plateforme d’Imagerie et de Radiothérapie Précliniques, 1 rue du Professeur Marion, 21079 Dijon, France
- ImViA Laboratory, EA 7535, University of Burgundy, 21000 Dijon, France
- University Hospital Centre François Mitterrand, 21000 Dijon, France
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- Institut de Chimie Moléculaire de l’Université de Bourgogne, UMR CNRS/uB 6302, Université de Bourgogne Franche-Comté, 21079 Dijon, France
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- Centre George-François Leclerc, Service de Médecine Nucléaire, Plateforme d’Imagerie et de Radiothérapie Précliniques, 1 rue du Professeur Marion, 21079 Dijon, France
- Institut de Chimie Moléculaire de l’Université de Bourgogne, UMR CNRS/uB 6302, Université de Bourgogne Franche-Comté, 21079 Dijon, France
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Dai T, He W, Tu S, Han J, Yuan B, Yao C, Ren W, Wu A. Black TiO2 nanoprobe-mediated mild phototherapy reduces intracellular lipid levels in atherosclerotic foam cells via cholesterol regulation pathways instead of apoptosis. Bioact Mater 2022; 17:18-28. [PMID: 35386468 PMCID: PMC8958315 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2022.01.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2021] [Revised: 12/08/2021] [Accepted: 01/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Given that apoptosis increases the risk of plaque rupture, strategies that reduce intracellular lipid levels without killing foam cells are warranted for safe and effective treatment of atherosclerosis. In this study, a mild phototherapy strategy is carried out to achieve the hypothesis. Foam cell-targeted nanoprobes that allow photothermal therapy (PTT) and/or photodynamic therapy (PDT) were prepared by loading hyaluronan and porphine onto black TiO2 nanoparticles. The results showed that when temperatures below 45 °C, PTT alone and PTT + PDT significantly reduced the intracellular lipid burden without inducing evidently apoptosis or necrosis. In contrast, the use of PDT alone resulted in only a slight reduction in lipid levels and induced massive apoptosis or necrosis. The protective effect against apoptosis or necrosis after mild-temperature PTT and PTT + PDT was correlated with the upregulation of heat shock protein 27. Further, mild-temperature PTT and PTT + PDT attenuated intracellular cholesterol biosynthesis and excess cholesterol uptake via the SREBP2/LDLR pathway, and also triggered ABCA1-mediated cholesterol efflux, ultimately inhibiting lipid accumulation in foam cells. Our results offer new insights into the mechanism of lipid regulation in foam cells and indicate that the black TiO2 nanoprobes could allow safer and more effective phototherapy of atherosclerosis. Mild phototherapy reduced the intracellular lipid in foam cells without inducing obvious apoptosis or necrosis. HSP27 was upregulated in foam cells treated by mild phototherapy, which could protect cells against apoptosis or necrosis. Mild phototherapy attenuated intracellular cholesterol biosynthesis and excess uptake, also boosted cholesterol efflux.
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- Ting Dai
- Department of Cardiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Ningbo University, 247 Renmin Road, Jiangbei District, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, 315020, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Ningbo University, 247 Renmin Road, Jiangbei District, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, 315020, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Ningbo University, 247 Renmin Road, Jiangbei District, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, 315020, China
- Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, International Cooperation Base of Biomedical Materials Technology and Application, CAS Key Laboratory of Magnetic Materials and Devices & Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Materials, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1219 ZhongGuan West Road, Ningbo, 315201, China
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- Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, International Cooperation Base of Biomedical Materials Technology and Application, CAS Key Laboratory of Magnetic Materials and Devices & Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Materials, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1219 ZhongGuan West Road, Ningbo, 315201, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, No. 1 Yanqihu East Road, Huairou District, Beijing, 101408, China
- Advanced Energy Science and Technology Guangdong Laboratory, Huizhou, 516000, China
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- Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, International Cooperation Base of Biomedical Materials Technology and Application, CAS Key Laboratory of Magnetic Materials and Devices & Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Materials, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1219 ZhongGuan West Road, Ningbo, 315201, China
- Advanced Energy Science and Technology Guangdong Laboratory, Huizhou, 516000, China
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- Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, International Cooperation Base of Biomedical Materials Technology and Application, CAS Key Laboratory of Magnetic Materials and Devices & Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Materials, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1219 ZhongGuan West Road, Ningbo, 315201, China
- Advanced Energy Science and Technology Guangdong Laboratory, Huizhou, 516000, China
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- Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, International Cooperation Base of Biomedical Materials Technology and Application, CAS Key Laboratory of Magnetic Materials and Devices & Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Materials, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1219 ZhongGuan West Road, Ningbo, 315201, China
- Advanced Energy Science and Technology Guangdong Laboratory, Huizhou, 516000, China
- Corresponding author. Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, International Cooperation Base of Biomedical Materials Technology and Application, CAS Key Laboratory of Magnetic Materials and Devices & Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Materials, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1219 ZhongGuan West Road, Ningbo, 315201, China.
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- Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, International Cooperation Base of Biomedical Materials Technology and Application, CAS Key Laboratory of Magnetic Materials and Devices & Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Materials, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1219 ZhongGuan West Road, Ningbo, 315201, China
- Advanced Energy Science and Technology Guangdong Laboratory, Huizhou, 516000, China
- Corresponding author. Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, International Cooperation Base of Biomedical Materials Technology and Application, CAS Key Laboratory of Magnetic Materials and Devices & Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Materials, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1219 ZhongGuan West Road, Ningbo, 315201, China.
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Montes-Robles R, Montanaro H, Capstick M, Ibáñez-Civera J, Masot-Peris R, García-Breijo E, Laguarda-Miró N, Martínez-Máñez R. Tailored cancer therapy by magnetic nanoparticle hyperthermia: A virtual scenario simulation method. COMPUTER METHODS AND PROGRAMS IN BIOMEDICINE 2022; 226:107185. [PMID: 36279641 DOI: 10.1016/j.cmpb.2022.107185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2022] [Revised: 10/04/2022] [Accepted: 10/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Hyperthermia is a cancer treatment aiming to induce cell death by directly warming cancerous tissues above 40 °C. This technique can be applied both individually and together with other cancer therapies. The main challenge for researchers and medics is to heat only tumoral cells avoiding global or localized heating of sane tissues. The objective in this study is to provide a realistic virtual scenario to develop an optimized multi-site injection plan for tailored magnetic nanoparticle-mediated hyperthermia applications. METHODS A three-dimensional model of a cat's back was tested in three different simulation scenarios, showing the impact of magnetic nanoparticles in each specific environment configuration. RESULTS As a result of this study. This simulation method can, minimising the affection to healthy tissue. CONCLUSIONS This virtual method will help real and personalized therapy planning and tailor the dose and distribution of magnetic nanoparticles for an enhanced hyperthermia cancer treatment.
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- Roberto Montes-Robles
- Interuniversity Research Institute for Molecular Recognition and Technological Development (IDM), Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), Universitat de València (UV), Valencia, Spain
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- ITIS Foundation for Research on Information Technologies in Society, Zurich, Switzerland; Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETHZ), Zurich, Switzerland
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- ITIS Foundation for Research on Information Technologies in Society, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Interuniversity Research Institute for Molecular Recognition and Technological Development (IDM), Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), Universitat de València (UV), Valencia, Spain
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- Interuniversity Research Institute for Molecular Recognition and Technological Development (IDM), Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), Universitat de València (UV), Valencia, Spain
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- Interuniversity Research Institute for Molecular Recognition and Technological Development (IDM), Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), Universitat de València (UV), Valencia, Spain
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- Interuniversity Research Institute for Molecular Recognition and Technological Development (IDM), Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), Universitat de València (UV), Valencia, Spain.
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- Interuniversity Research Institute for Molecular Recognition and Technological Development (IDM), Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), Universitat de València (UV), Valencia, Spain; CIBER in the Subject Area of de Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN), Madrid, Spain; ITIS Foundation for Research on Information Technologies in Society, Zurich, Switzerland
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Evaluation of the Heat Shock Protein 90 Inhibitor Ganetespib as a Sensitizer to Hyperthermia-Based Cancer Treatments. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14215250. [PMID: 36358669 PMCID: PMC9654690 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14215250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2022] [Revised: 10/17/2022] [Accepted: 10/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Hyperthermia boosts the effects of radio- and chemotherapy regimens, but its clinical potential is hindered by the ability of (cancer) cells to activate a protective mechanism known as the heat stress response. Strategies that inhibit its activation or functions have the potential, therefore, to improve the overall efficacy of hyperthermia-based treatments. In this study, we evaluated the efficacy of the HSP90 inhibitor ganetespib in promoting the effects of radiotherapy or cisplatin combined with hyperthermia in vitro and in a cervix cancer mouse model. Abstract Hyperthermia is being used as a radio- and chemotherapy sensitizer for a growing range of tumor subtypes in the clinic. Its potential is limited, however, by the ability of cancer cells to activate a protective mechanism known as the heat stress response (HSR). The HSR is marked by the rapid overexpression of molecular chaperones, and recent advances in drug development make their inhibition an attractive option to improve the efficacy of hyperthermia-based therapies. Our previous in vitro work showed that a single, short co-treatment with a HSR (HSP90) inhibitor ganetespib prolongs and potentiates the effects of hyperthermia on DNA repair, enhances hyperthermic sensitization to radio- and chemotherapeutic agents, and reduces thermotolerance. In the current study, we first validated these results using an extended panel of cell lines and more robust methodology. Next, we examined the effects of hyperthermia and ganetespib on global proteome changes. Finally, we evaluated the potential of ganetespib to boost the efficacy of thermo-chemotherapy and thermo-radiotherapy in a xenograft murine model of cervix cancer. Our results revealed new insights into the effects of HSR inhibition on cellular responses to heat and show that ganetespib could be employed to increase the efficacy of hyperthermia when combined with radiation.
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