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Bashkeran T, Kamaruddin AH, Ngo TX, Suda K, Umakoshi H, Watanabe N, Nadzir MM. Niosomes in cancer treatment: A focus on curcumin encapsulation. Heliyon 2023; 9:e18710. [PMID: 37593605 PMCID: PMC10428065 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e18710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2022] [Revised: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/19/2023] Open
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Curcumin is widely used as a therapeutic drug for cancer treatment. However, its limited absorption and rapid excretion are the major therapeutic limitations to its clinical use. Using niosomes as a curcumin delivery system is a cheap, easy, and less toxic strategy for enhancing the absorption of curcumin by cells and delaying its excretion. Thus, there is a vital need to explore curcumin niosomes to configure the curcumin to suitably serve and aid current pharmacokinetics in treatments for cancer. To date, no comprehensive review has focused on the cytotoxic effects of curcumin niosomes on malignant cells. Thus, this review provides a critical analysis of the curcumin niosomes in cancer treatment, formulations of curcumin niosomes, characterizations of curcumin niosomes, and factors influencing their performance. The findings from this review article can strongly accelerate the understanding of curcumin niosomes and pave a brighter direction towards advances in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical industries.
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- Thaaranni Bashkeran
- School of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Engineering Campus, 14300, Nibong Tebal, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Engineering Campus, 14300, Nibong Tebal, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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- Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Basic Research Division, Research Village Kyoto, 6-5-4 Kunimidai, Kizugawa, Kyoto, 619-0216, Japan
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- Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Basic Research Division, Research Village Kyoto, 6-5-4 Kunimidai, Kizugawa, Kyoto, 619-0216, Japan
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- Division of Chemical Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University, 1-3 Machikaneyama-cho, Toyonaka, 560-8531, Japan
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- Division of Chemical Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University, 1-3 Machikaneyama-cho, Toyonaka, 560-8531, Japan
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Engineering Campus, 14300, Nibong Tebal, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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MRI Contrast Agents in Glycobiology. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27238297. [PMID: 36500389 PMCID: PMC9735696 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27238297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Revised: 11/20/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Molecular recognition involving glycoprotein-mediated interactions is ubiquitous in both normal and pathological natural processes. Therefore, visualization of these interactions and the extent of expression of the sugars is a challenge in medical diagnosis, monitoring of therapy, and drug design. Here, we review the literature on the development and validation of probes for magnetic resonance imaging using carbohydrates either as targeting vectors or as a target. Lectins are important targeting vectors for carbohydrate end groups, whereas selectins, the asialoglycoprotein receptor, sialic acid end groups, hyaluronic acid, and glycated serum and hemoglobin are interesting carbohydrate targets.
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Yasamineh S, Yasamineh P, Ghafouri Kalajahi H, Gholizadeh O, Yekanipour Z, Afkhami H, Eslami M, Hossein Kheirkhah A, Taghizadeh M, Yazdani Y, Dadashpour M. A state-of-the-art review on the recent advances of niosomes as a targeted drug delivery system. Int J Pharm 2022; 624:121878. [PMID: 35636629 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2022.121878] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 33.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2022] [Revised: 05/14/2022] [Accepted: 05/25/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The buildup of nonionic surfactants in the aqueous environment produces niosomes. The usage of niosomes is becoming increasingly frequent due to their sustainability, low cost of components and assembly, large-scale manufacture, and, finally, easy maintenance of the niosomes to the other. Because of their nonionic characteristics, niosomes play a critical role in medication delivery systems. Controlled release and targeted distribution of niosomes to treat cancer, infectious illnesses, and other disorders are one of their most important properties. Niosomes can also be injected by ocular and transdermal routes, which are less common than oral and parenteral administration. Using niosomes to manufacture biotechnology goods and novel vaccines is one of the most exciting research fields today. The molecular structure of niosomes, the physicochemical characteristics of nonionic surfactants in their formulation, the influence of external stimuli on niosomes, the many methods of niosomes administration, and their diverse therapeutic qualities are all explored in this study.
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- Saman Yasamineh
- Young Researchers and Elite Club, Tabriz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tabriz, Iran
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- Young Researchers and Elite Club, Tabriz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Virology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology, Marand Branch, Islamic Azad University, Marand, Iran
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Shahed University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Bacteriology and Virology, School of Medicine, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
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- Department of Medical Genetics, School of Medicine, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Department of Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Paramedical, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Immunology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Medicine, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran; Cancer Research Center, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran.
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Swart LE, Koekman CA, Seinen CW, Issa H, Rasouli M, Schiffelers RM, Heidenreich O. A robust post-insertion method for the preparation of targeted siRNA LNPs. Int J Pharm 2022; 620:121741. [PMID: 35421533 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2022.121741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2022] [Revised: 04/07/2022] [Accepted: 04/08/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Targeted delivery of nucleic acids is gaining momentum due to improved efficacy, selectivity, increased circulation time and enhanced tissue retention in target cells. Using nucleic acid-based therapies previously undruggable targets have proven now to be amenable for treatment. Currently, several methods for preparing targeted or labelled delivery vehicles for nucleic acids are based on liposomal formulations. Lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) are structurally different from liposomes and these methods should therefore be evaluated before being translated to siRNA LNPs preparation protocols. Here, we describe a robust and facile method for the preparation of targeted or fluorescently labelled siRNA LNPs. Using a copper free strain-promoted azide-alkyne cycloaddition (SPAAC) we demonstrate that post-insertion of ligand-lipid conjugates into preformed LNPs is superior to direct-surface modification because it preserves the physicochemical parameters of the LNPs. We found that the time point of solvent removal by dialysis is critical and affects the hydrodynamic diameter of the LNPs; post-insertion after dialysis shows the smallest increase in hydrodynamic diameter and polydispersity index (PDI). The post-insertion of ligand-lipid conjugates also proceeded with rapid kinetics and high efficacy over a wide temperature range. Using this optimised protocol, we generated siRNA LNPs containing both targeting and fluorescent tracking ligands allowing us to monitor siRNA LNP uptake kinetics in dependence of the targeting ligand. In aggregate, we describe a robust approach for the generation of targeted and labelled siRNA LNPs that allows their controlled and facile decoration with ligand combinations.
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- L E Swart
- Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Clinical Chemistry and Haematology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Heidelberglaan 100, Utrecht 3584 CX, the Netherlands
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- Clinical Chemistry and Haematology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Heidelberglaan 100, Utrecht 3584 CX, the Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital Frankfurt, Goethe-University Frankfurt, Frankfurt (Main), Germany
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- Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Clinical Chemistry and Haematology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Heidelberglaan 100, Utrecht 3584 CX, the Netherlands
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- Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology, Utrecht, the Netherlands; Wolfson Childhood Cancer Research Centre, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
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Barani M, Hajinezhad MR, Sargazi S, Rahdar A, Shahraki S, Lohrasbi-Nejad A, Baino F. In vitro and in vivo anticancer effect of pH-responsive paclitaxel-loaded niosomes. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE. MATERIALS IN MEDICINE 2021; 32:147. [PMID: 34862910 PMCID: PMC8643297 DOI: 10.1007/s10856-021-06623-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2021] [Accepted: 11/06/2021] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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In this study, paclitaxel (PTX)-loaded pH-responsive niosomes modified with ergosterol were developed. This new formulation was characterized in terms of size, morphology, encapsulation efficiency (EE), and in vitro release at pH 5.2 and 7.4. The in vitro efficacy of free PTX and niosome/PTX was assessed using MCF7, Hela, and HUVEC cell lines. In order to evaluate the in vivo efficacy of niosomal PTX in rats as compared to free PTX, the animals were intraperitoneally administered with 2.5 mg/kg and 5 mg/kg niosomal PTX for two weeks. Results showed that the pH-responsive niosomes had a nanometric size, spherical morphology, 77% EE, and pH-responsive release in pH 5.2 and 7.4. Compared with free PTX, we found markedly lower IC50s when cancer cells were treated for 48 h with niosomal PTX, which also showed high efficacy against human cancers derived from cervix and breast tumors. Moreover, niosomal PTX induced evident morphological changes in these cell lines. In vivo administration of free PTX at the dose of 2.5 mg/kg significantly increased serum biochemical parameters and liver lipid peroxidation in rats compared to the control rats. The situation was different when niosomal PTX was administered to the rats: the 5 mg/kg dosage of niosomal PTX significantly increased serum biochemical parameters, but the group treated with the 2.5 mg/kg dose of niosomal PTX showed fewer toxic effects than the group treated with free PTX at the same dosage. Overall, our results provide proof of concept for encapsulating PTX in niosomal formulation to enhance its therapeutic efficacy.
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- Mahmood Barani
- Medical Mycology and Bacteriology Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, 7616913555, Iran.
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- Basic Veterinary Science Department, Veterinary Faculty, University of Zabol, Zabol, 98613-35856, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Research Institute of Cellular and Molecular Sciences in Infectious Diseases, Zahedan, 9816743463, Iran
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- Department of Physics, University of Zabol, Zabol, 98613-35856, Iran.
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Research Institute of Cellular and Molecular Sciences in Infectious Diseases, Zahedan, 9816743463, Iran
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- Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran
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- Institute of Materials Physics and Engineering, Department of Applied Science and Technology, Politecnico di Torino, Torino, Italy.
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Hosseinzadeh S, Nazari H, Esmaeili E, Hatamie S. Polyethylene glycol triggers the anti-cancer impact of curcumin nanoparticles in sw-1736 thyroid cancer cells. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE. MATERIALS IN MEDICINE 2021; 32:112. [PMID: 34453618 PMCID: PMC8403115 DOI: 10.1007/s10856-021-06593-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2021] [Accepted: 07/31/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Curcumin has been recognized as an effective anticancer agent. However, due to its hydrophobic property, the cell absorption is not satisfied. Herein, the curcumin nanoparticles were prepared in the presence of polyethylene glycol 6000 (PEG6000) to reduce its elimination by immune system. For first time, not only the curcumin was encapsulated within the niosome nanoparticles modified by PEG, there are no reports related to the anticancer property of curcumin against thyroid cancers. The nanoparticles was developed and its anticancer was studied on sw-1736 cancer cell line. The nanoparticles were examined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and dynamic light scattering (DLS). Also, the release profile of curcumin, the IC50 concentration, the radical amount and the gene expression were evaluated. The optimized nanoparticles showed a diameter of 212 ± 31 nm by SEM and the encapsulation efficiency and loading capacity of 76% and 16.8% respectively. DLS confirmed the polydispersity index (PDI) of 0.596 and the release model was shown a sustained release with the delivery of 68% curcumin after 6 days. Also, the nanoparticles indicated the higher storage stability at 4 °C. After the cell treatment, the apoptotic bodies were appeared and IC50 was obtained as 0.159 mM. Moreover, the generated radicals by the treated cells was 86% after 72 h and the gene pattern indicated the bax/bcl2 ratio of 6.83 confirming the apoptosis effect of the nanoparticles. The results approved the nanoparticles could be suggested as an anticancer drug candidate for thyroid cancers. The encapsulated curcumin within the niosome nanoparticles modified with PEG, could be released and up-taken by the thyroid cancer cell line due to the same hydrophobic property of cell membrane and the niosome particles. The reaction between curcumin and cellular components generates radicals and activates the apoptotic pathway. The corresponding reaction finally makes cell death.
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- Simzar Hosseinzadeh
- Medical nanotechnology and tissue engineering research center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
- Department of Tissue engineering and Applied Cell Sciences, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Institute of NanoEngineering and MicroSystems National Tsing Hua University Hsinchu, 30013, Hsinchu, Taiwan, ROC
- Department of Power Mechanical Engineering National Tsing Hua University Hsinchu, 30013, Hsinchu, Taiwan, ROC
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Rana A, Bhatnagar S. Advancements in folate receptor targeting for anti-cancer therapy: A small molecule-drug conjugate approach. Bioorg Chem 2021; 112:104946. [PMID: 33989916 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2021.104946] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2020] [Revised: 02/17/2021] [Accepted: 04/22/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Targeted delivery combined with controlled release of drugs has a crucial role in future of personalized medicine. The majority of cancer drugs are intended to interfere with one or more cellular events. Anticancer agents can also be toxic to healthy cells, as healthy cells may also need to proliferate and avoid apoptosis. The focus of this review covers the principles, advantages, drawbacks and summarize criteria that must be met for design of small molecule-drug conjugates (SMDCs) to achieve the desired therapeutic potency with minimal toxicity. SMDCs are composed of a targeting ligand, a releasable bridge, a spacer, and a therapeutic payload. We summarize the criteria for the effective design that influences the selection of tumor specific receptor and optimum elements in the design of SMDCs. We also discuss the criteria for selecting the optimal therapeutic drug payload, spacer and linker. The linker chemistries and cleavage strategies are also discussed. Finally, we review the folate receptor targeting SMDCs that are in preclinical development and in clinical trials.
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- Abhilash Rana
- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Sector125, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Sector125, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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Kunjiappan S, Pavadai P, Vellaichamy S, Ram Kumar Pandian S, Ravishankar V, Palanisamy P, Govindaraj S, Srinivasan G, Premanand A, Sankaranarayanan M, Theivendren P. Surface receptor‐mediated targeted drug delivery systems for enhanced cancer treatment: A state‐of‐the‐art review. Drug Dev Res 2020; 82:309-340. [DOI: 10.1002/ddr.21758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2020] [Revised: 10/16/2020] [Accepted: 10/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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- Selvaraj Kunjiappan
- Department of Biotechnology Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education Krishnankoil Tamilnadu India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences Bengaluru Karnataka India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics Arulmigu Kalasalingam College of Pharmacy Krishnankoil Tamilnadu India
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- School of Mechanical Engineering Vellore Institute of Technology Vellore Tamilnadu India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry MNR College of Pharmacy Sangareddy Telangana India
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- Department of Biotechnology Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education Krishnankoil Tamilnadu India
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- Department of Biotechnology Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education Krishnankoil Tamilnadu India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry Swamy Vivekananda College of Pharmacy Elayampalayam, Namakkal Tamilnadu India
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Aslan TN, Aşık E, Güray NT, Volkan M. The potential application of gold-apoferritin nanocages conjugated with 2-amino-2-deoxy-glucose for imaging of breast cancer cells. J Biol Inorg Chem 2020; 25:1139-1152. [PMID: 33128617 DOI: 10.1007/s00775-020-01830-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2020] [Accepted: 10/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Development of biocompatible and multifunctional nanoprobes for tumor targeting, imaging, and therapy still remains a great challenge. Herein, gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) were synthesized in the cavity of horse spleen apoferritin protein (HoSAF) and protein surface was labeled with 2-amino-2-deoxy-glucose (2DG) as a cell surface glucose transport protein specific targeting probe to study the feasibility of its usage as a computer tomography (CT) contrast agent with tumor targeting capability through in vitro experiments. 2DG conjugated and gold-loaded apoferritin (Au-HoSAF-2DG) nanoparticles (NPs) showed selective targeting for human breast adenocarcinoma (MCF-7) cells when compared to normal breast (MCF-10A) cells. This AuNP-based imaging agent was found to be non-cytotoxic in a given concentration range with an apoptotic effect upon longer exposure times towards MCF-7 cells, while MCF-10A cells were affected less. This selective cell death would also be useful for further cancer treatments with the ability of X-ray attenuation in in vitro X-ray and computed tomography (CT) imaging.
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- Tuğba Nur Aslan
- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Faculty of Science, Necmettin Erbakan University, Konya, 42090, Turkey
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- Department of Biotechnology, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, 06800, Turkey
- Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Biotechnology, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, 06800, Turkey
- Department of Biological Sciences, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, 06800, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, 06800, Turkey.
- Department of Micro and Nanotechnology, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, 06800, Turkey.
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Nisha R, Kumar P, Gautam AK, Bera H, Bhattacharya B, Parashar P, Saraf SA, Saha S. Assessments of in vitro and in vivo antineoplastic potentials of β-sitosterol-loaded PEGylated niosomes against hepatocellular carcinoma. J Liposome Res 2020; 31:304-315. [PMID: 32901571 DOI: 10.1080/08982104.2020.1820520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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β-sitosterol (BS), a phytosterol, exhibits ameliorative effects on hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) due to its antioxidant activities. However, its poor aqueous solubility and negotiated bioavailability and short elimination half-life is a huge limitation for its therapeutic applications. To overcome these two shortcomings, BS-loaded niosomes were made to via, film hydration method and process parameters were optimized using a three-factor Box-Behnken design. The optimized formulation (BSF) was further surface-modified with polyethylene glycol (PEG). The resulting niosomes (BSMF) have spherical shapes, particle sizes, 219.6 ± 1.98 nm with polydispersity index (PDI) and zeta potential of 0.078 ± 0.04 and -19.54 ± 0.19 mV, respectively. The drug loading, entrapment efficiency, and drug release at 24 h of the BSMF were found to be 16.72 ± 0.09%, 78.04 ± 0.92%, and 75.10 ± 3.06%, respectively. Moreover, BSMF showed significantly greater cytotoxic potentials on Hep G2 cells with an enhanced cellular uptake relative to pure BS and BSF. The BSMF also displayed potentially improved curative property of HCC in albino wistar rat. Thus, the BSMF could be one of the promising therapeutic modalities for HCC treatment in terms of targeting potential resulting in enhanced therapeutic efficacy.
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- Raquibun Nisha
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, India
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- Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, PR China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, India
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Khan AA, Allemailem KS, Almatroodi SA, Almatroudi A, Rahmani AH. Recent strategies towards the surface modification of liposomes: an innovative approach for different clinical applications. 3 Biotech 2020; 10:163. [PMID: 32206497 PMCID: PMC7062946 DOI: 10.1007/s13205-020-2144-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2019] [Accepted: 02/16/2020] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Liposomes are very useful biocompatible tools used in diverse scientific disciplines, employed for the vehiculation and delivery of lipophilic, ampiphilic or hydrophilic compounds. Liposomes have gained the importance as drug carriers, as the drugs alone have limited targets, higher toxicity and develop resistance when used in higher doses. Conventional liposomes suffer from several drawbacks like encapsulation inefficiencies and partially controlled particle size. The surface chemistry of liposome technology started from simple conventional vesicles to second generation liposomes by modulating their lipid composition and surface with different ligands. Introduction of polyethylene glycol to lipid anchor was the first innovative strategy which increased circulation time, delayed clearance and opsonin resistance. PEGylated liposomes have been found to possess higher drug loading capacity up to 90% or more and some drugs like CPX-1 encapsuled in such liposomes have increased the disease control up to 73% patients suffering from colorectal cancer. The surface of liposomes have been further liganded with small molecules, vitamins, carbohydrates, peptides, proteins, antibodies, aptamers and enzymes. These advanced liposomes exhibit greater solubility, higher stability, long-circulating time and specific drug targeting properties. The immense utility and demand of surface modified liposomes in different areas have led their way to the modern market. In addition to this, the multi-drug carrier approach of targeted liposomes is an innovative method to overcome drug resistance while treating ceratin tumors. Presently, several second-generation liposomal formulations of different anticancer drugs are at various stages of clinical trials. This review article summarizes briefly the preparation of liposomes, strategies of disease targeting and exclusively the surface modifications with different entities and their clinical applications especially as drug delivery system.
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- Amjad Ali Khan
- Department of Basic Health Science, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, P.O. Box 6699, Buraidah, 51452 Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Basic Health Science, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, P.O. Box 6699, Buraidah, 51452 Saudi Arabia
- Department of Medical Laboratories, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, P.O. Box 6699, Buraidah, 51452 Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Laboratories, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, P.O. Box 6699, Buraidah, 51452 Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Laboratories, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, P.O. Box 6699, Buraidah, 51452 Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Laboratories, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, P.O. Box 6699, Buraidah, 51452 Saudi Arabia
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Mauceri A, Giansanti L, Bozzuto G, Condello M, Molinari A, Galantini L, Piozzi A, Mancini G. Structurally related glucosylated liposomes: Correlation of physicochemical and biological features. BIOCHIMICA ET BIOPHYSICA ACTA-BIOMEMBRANES 2019; 1861:1468-1475. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bbamem.2019.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2019] [Revised: 05/29/2019] [Accepted: 06/07/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Lawsone-loaded Niosome and its antitumor activity in MCF-7 breast Cancer cell line: a Nano-herbal treatment for Cancer. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018; 26:11-17. [PMID: 30159762 PMCID: PMC6154483 DOI: 10.1007/s40199-018-0207-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2018] [Accepted: 07/18/2018] [Indexed: 10/29/2022]
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Phytochemicals like Lawsone have some drawbacks that stem from their poor solubility. Low solubility in aqueous mediums results in low bioavailability, poor permeability and instability of phytochemical compounds in biological environments. The aim of this study was to design nanoniosomes containing Lawsone (Law) using non-ionic surfactants and cholesterol. Niosomes were prepared by thin film hydration method (TFH). Then, they were loaded with Henna extract (HLaw) and standard Lawsone (SLaw), and two resulted formulations were compared. The henna extract was analyzed by mass gas chromatography. Size, zeta potential, polydispersity index (PDI) and morphology of the loaded formulations were evaluated by dynamic light scattering (DLS) and scanning electron spectroscopy (SEM). The incorporation and release rate of Law from niosome bilayers were evaluated by UV-Vis spectroscopy. In vitro experiments were carried out to evaluate antitumor activity in MCF-7 cell line. The results showed distinct spherical shapes and particle sizes were about 250 nm in diameter and have negative zeta potentials. Niosomes were stable at 4 °C for 2 months. Entrapment efficiently of both formulations was about 70% and showed a sustained release profile. In vitro study exhibited that using of niosome to encapsulating Law can significantly increase antitumor activity of formulation in MCF-7 cell line compared to Law solution (free Law). Thus, niosomes are a promising carrier system for delivery of phytochemical compounds that have poor solubility in biological fluids. Graphical abstract ᅟ.
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Kumar S, Kang TW, Bala S, Kamboj S, Jeon HC. Phototoxicity free quantum dot-based niosome formulation for controlled drug release and its monitoring. APPLIED NANOSCIENCE 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s13204-018-0757-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Zhou Y, Peng Z, Seven ES, Leblanc RM. Crossing the blood-brain barrier with nanoparticles. J Control Release 2017; 270:290-303. [PMID: 29269142 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2017.12.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 434] [Impact Index Per Article: 62.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2017] [Revised: 12/14/2017] [Accepted: 12/17/2017] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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The blood-brain barrier (BBB) is one of the most essential protection mechanisms in the central nervous system (CNS). It selectively allows individual molecules such as small lipid-soluble molecules to pass through the capillary endothelial membrane while limiting the passage of pathogens or toxins. However, this protection mechanism is also a major obstacle during disease state since it dramatically hinders the drug delivery. In recent years, various tactics have been applied to assist drugs to cross the BBB including osmotic disruption of the BBB and chemical modification of prodrugs. Additionally, nanoparticles (NPs)-mediated drug delivery is emerging as an effective and non-invasive system to treat cerebral diseases. In this review, we will summarize and analyze the advances in the drug delivery across the BBB using various NPs in the last decade. The NPs will cover both traditional and novel nanocarriers. The traditional nanocarriers consist of poly(butylcyanoacrylate), poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid), poly(lactic acid) NPs, liposomes and inorganic systems. In the meanwhile, novel nanocarriers such as carbon quantum dots with their recent applications in drug delivery will also be introduced. In terms of significance, this review clearly depicts the BBB structure and comprehensively describes various NPs-mediated drug delivery systems according to different NPs species. Also, the BBB penetration mechanisms are concluded in general, emphasized and investigated in each drug delivery system.
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- Yiqun Zhou
- Department of Chemistry, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL 33146, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL 33146, USA; College of Pharmacy and Chemistry, Dali University, Dali, Yunnan 671000, PR China
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL 33146, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL 33146, USA.
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Theerasilp M, Sunintaboon P, Sungkarat W, Nasongkla N. Glucose-installed, SPIO-loaded PEG-b-PCL micelles as MR contrast agents to target prostate cancer cells. APPLIED NANOSCIENCE 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/s13204-017-0610-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Wang C, Ye Y, Sun W, Yu J, Wang J, Lawrence DS, Buse JB, Gu Z. Red Blood Cells for Glucose-Responsive Insulin Delivery. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2017; 29:1606617. [PMID: 28267235 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201606617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 99] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2016] [Revised: 01/23/2017] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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Glucose-responsive delivery of insulin mimicking the function of pancreatic β-cells to achieve meticulous control of blood glucose (BG) would revolutionize diabetes care. Here the authors report the development of a new glucose-responsive insulin delivery system based on the potential interaction between the glucose derivative-modified insulin (Glc-Insulin) and glucose transporters on erythrocytes (or red blood cells, RBCs) membrane. After being conjugated with the glucosamine, insulin can efficiently bind to RBC membranes. The binding is reversible in the setting of hyperglycemia, resulting in fast release of insulin and subsequent drop of BG level in vivo. The delivery vehicle can be further simplified utilizing injectable polymeric nanocarriers coated with RBC membrane and loaded with Glc-Insulin. The described work is the first demonstration of utilizing RBC membrane to achieve smart insulin delivery with fast responsiveness.
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- Chao Wang
- Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, 27695, USA
- Division of Molecular Pharmaceutics and Center for Nanotechnology in Drug Delivery, Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, USA
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- Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, 27695, USA
- Division of Molecular Pharmaceutics and Center for Nanotechnology in Drug Delivery, Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, USA
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- Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, 27695, USA
- Division of Molecular Pharmaceutics and Center for Nanotechnology in Drug Delivery, Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, USA
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- Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, 27695, USA
- Division of Molecular Pharmaceutics and Center for Nanotechnology in Drug Delivery, Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, USA
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- Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, 27695, USA
- Division of Molecular Pharmaceutics and Center for Nanotechnology in Drug Delivery, Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, USA
- Division of Chemical Biology and Medicinal Chemistry, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, USA
- Department of Pharmacology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, USA
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- Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, 27695, USA
- Division of Molecular Pharmaceutics and Center for Nanotechnology in Drug Delivery, Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, USA
- Department of Medicine, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, USA
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Behnam B, Rezazadehkermani M, Ahmadzadeh S, Mokhtarzadeh A, Nematollahi-Mahani SN, Pardakhty A. Microniosomes for concurrent doxorubicin and iron oxide nanoparticles loading; preparation, characterization and cytotoxicity studies. ARTIFICIAL CELLS NANOMEDICINE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY 2017; 46:118-125. [PMID: 28375753 DOI: 10.1080/21691401.2017.1296850] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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The current work deals with developing a suitable drug delivery system of doxorubicin (DOX) for intraperitoneal chemotherapy using niosomes through formulating non-ionic surfactants consisting of Brij™ 52, span™ 60 and Solulan™ C24. Entrapping the magnetite nanoparticles in the hydrophilic parts of niosomes was accompanied with high-efficient DOX loading by the current novel remote-loading method. Cytotoxicity of the prepared formulations was evaluated in vitro against A549 and PC-12 cell lines using the colorimetric WST-1 assay test. The obtained results revealed that, the cytotoxicity of DOX increased up to 22% especially on A549 cells by the current delivery system.
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- Behzad Behnam
- a Pharmaceutics Research Center, Institute of Neuropharmacology, Kerman University of Medical Sciences , Kerman , Iran
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- b Department of General Surgery, School of Medicine , Kerman University of Medical Sciences , Kerman , Iran
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- a Pharmaceutics Research Center, Institute of Neuropharmacology, Kerman University of Medical Sciences , Kerman , Iran
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- c Research Center for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences , Tabriz , Iran.,d Department of Biotechnology , Higher Education Institute of Rab-Rashid , Tabriz , Iran
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- a Pharmaceutics Research Center, Institute of Neuropharmacology, Kerman University of Medical Sciences , Kerman , Iran
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Comparison of the physical characteristics of monodisperse non-ionic surfactant vesicles (NISV) prepared using different manufacturing methods. Int J Pharm 2017; 521:54-60. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2017.02.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2016] [Revised: 01/25/2017] [Accepted: 02/01/2017] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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A shell-crosslinked polymeric micelle system for pH/redox dual stimuli-triggered DOX on-demand release and enhanced antitumor activity. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2016; 152:1-11. [PMID: 28063272 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2016.12.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2016] [Revised: 11/30/2016] [Accepted: 12/20/2016] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Based on targeted amphiphilic block copolymer N-acetyl glucosamine-poly (styrene-alt-maleic anhydride)58-b-polystyrene130 (NAG-P(St-alt-MA)58-b-PSt130), a pH/redox dual-triggered shell-crosslinked polymeric micelle system was constructed. The shell-crosslinked micelles (CLM) were prepared by post-crosslinking method to regulate drug release kinetics using cystamine as linkers between carboxy groups of the shell. Compared with non-crosslinked micelles (NCLM), CLM showed spherical shapes with little increased mean diameter of 102.40±0.54nm, low polydispersity index (PDI) of 0.19±0.36, enlarged zeta potential value from -41.46±0.99 to -9.31±0.50mV, indicating the successful modification of disulfide bonds in shell. In vitro drug release study clearly exhibited a pH and redox dual-sensitive drug release profile with significantly accelerated drug release under pH 5.0 and 10mM GSH conditions (46.84% in 96h) without burst release. Both CLM and NCLM showed quite different release profiles between physiological (pH 7.4) and tumoral microenvironment (pH 5.0), effectively avoiding the premature drug leakage and realizing on-demand drug release. The MTT assay implied that CLM presented a time- and concentration-dependent manner to inhibit proliferation of A549 and MCF-7 cells and much lower IC50 values in comparison with that of NCLM after 72h incubation. Both FCM and CLSM results showed that CLM displayed much higher cellular uptake efficiency and anti-tumor activities than NCLM and free DOX. CLM and NCLM could be internalized by energy-dependent endocytosis mechanism due to similar surface properties. Overall, this dual-stimuli triggered micelle system provided a promising tumor-responsive platform for cancer therapy.
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Shan XH, Wang P, Xiong F, Gu N, Hu H, Qian W, Lu HY, Fan Y. MRI of High-Glucose Metabolism Tumors: a Study in Cells and Mice with 2-DG-Modified Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles. Mol Imaging Biol 2016; 18:24-33. [PMID: 26150194 PMCID: PMC4722088 DOI: 10.1007/s11307-015-0874-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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PURPOSE This study aims to evaluate the effect of dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA)-coated superparamagnetic iron oxide (γ-Fe(2)O(3)@DMSA) bearing the 2-deoxy-D-glucose (2-DG) ligand on targeting tumors with high-glucose metabolism. PROCEDURES γ-Fe(2)O(3)@DMSA and 2-DG-conjugated γ-Fe(2)O(3)@DMSA (γ-Fe(2)O(3)@DMSA-DG) were prepared. The glucose consumption of MDA-MB-231 and MCF-7 breast cancer cells and human mammary epithelial cells (HMEpiCs) was assessed. Cells were incubated with γ-Fe(2)O(3)@DMSA or γ-Fe(2)O(3)@DMSA-DG, and MDA-MB-231 cells which exhibited the highest glucose consumption were used in breast cancer xenografts. Tumor targeting was studied by magnetic resonance imaging and Prussian blue staining in vivo. RESULTS Glucose consumption was highest in MDA-MB-231 and lowest in HMEpiCs. In vitro, there was significant uptake of γ-Fe(2)O(3)@DMSA-DG by MDA-MB-231 and MCF-7 cells within 2 h and this was inhibited by glucose. Uptake of γ-Fe(2)O(3)@DMSA-DG was significantly higher in MDA-MB-231 compared with MCF-7 cells, and there was no obvious uptake of γ-Fe(2)O(3)@DMSA in either cell line. In vivo, γ-Fe(2)O(3)@DMSA-DG could be detected in the liver and in tumors post-injection, while γ-Fe(2)O(3)@DMSA was nearly undetectable in tumors. CONCLUSIONS 2-DG-coated γ-Fe(2)O(3)@DMSA improved tumor targeting of γ-Fe(2)O(3)@DMSA which can be assessed by magnetic resonance imaging.
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- Xiu Hong Shan
- Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Renmin Hospital of Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212002, China.
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- Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Renmin Hospital of Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212002, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Biomaterials and devices, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Biomaterials and devices, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Renmin Hospital of Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212002, China
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- Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Renmin Hospital of Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212002, China
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- Medical college, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China
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- Oncology Institute, The Affiliated Renmin Hospital of Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212002, China
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Aşık E, Aslan TN, Volkan M, Güray NT. 2-Amino-2-deoxy-glucose conjugated cobalt ferrite magnetic nanoparticle (2DG-MNP) as a targeting agent for breast cancer cells. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY 2016; 41:272-278. [PMID: 26761626 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2015.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2015] [Revised: 12/01/2015] [Accepted: 12/13/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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In this study, 2-amino-2-deoxy-glucose (2DG) was conjugated to COOH modified cobalt ferrite magnetic nanoparticles (COOH-MNPs), which were designed to target tumor cells as a potential targetable drug/gene delivery agent for cancer treatment. According to our results, it is apparent that, 2DG labeled MNPs were internalized more efficiently than COOH-MNPs under the same conditions in all cell types (MDA-MB-231 and MCF-7 cancer and MCF-10A normal breast cells) (p<0.001). Moreover, the highest amount of uptake was observed in MDA-MB-231, followed by MCF-7 and normal MCF-10A cells for both MNPs. The apoptotic effects of 2DG-MNPs were further evaluated, and it was found that apoptosis was not induced at low concentrations of 2DG-MNPs in all cell types, whereas dramatic cell death was observed at higher concentrations. In addition, the gene expression levels of four drug-metabolizing enzymes, two Phase I (CYP1A1, CYP1B1) and two Phase II (GSTM3, GSTZ1) were also increased with the high concentrations of 2DG-MNPs.
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- Elif Aşık
- Department of Biotechnology, Middle East Technical University, Ankara 06800, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Middle East Technical University, Ankara 06800, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Middle East Technical University, Ankara 06800, Turkey
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- Department of Biotechnology, Middle East Technical University, Ankara 06800, Turkey; Department of Biological Sciences, Middle East Technical University, Ankara 06800, Turkey.
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Zheng M, Ruan S, Liu S, Sun T, Qu D, Zhao H, Xie Z, Gao H, Jing X, Sun Z. Self-Targeting Fluorescent Carbon Dots for Diagnosis of Brain Cancer Cells. ACS NANO 2015; 9:11455-61. [PMID: 26458137 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.5b05575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 276] [Impact Index Per Article: 30.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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A new type of carbon dots (CD-Asp) with targeting function toward brain cancer glioma was synthesized via a straightforward pyrolysis route by using D-glucose and L-aspartic acid as starting materials. The as-prepared CD-Asp exhibits not only excellent biocompatibility and tunable full-color emission, but also significant capability of targeting C6 glioma cells without the aid of any extra targeting molecules. In vivo fluorescence images showed high-contrast biodistribution of CD-Asp 15 min after tail vein injection. A much stronger fluorescent signal was detected in the glioma site than that in normal brain, indicating their ability to freely penetrate the blood-brain barrier and precisely targeting glioma tissue. However, its counterparts, the CDs synthesized from D-glucose (CD-G), L-asparic acid (CD-A), or D-glucose and L-glutamic acid (CD-Glu) have no or low selectivity for glioma. Therefore, CD-Asp could act as a fluorescence imaging and targeting agent for noninvasive glioma diagnosis. This work highlights the potential application of CDs for constructing an intelligent nanomedicine with integration of diagnostic, targeting, and therapeutic functions.
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- Min Zheng
- Chemistry and Life Science School, Advanced Institute of Materials Science, Changchun University of Technology , 2055 Yanan Street, Changchun, Jilin 130012, People's Republic of China
- State Key Laboratory of Luminescence and Applications, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics, and Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences , 3888 East Nanhu Road, Changchun, Jilin 130033, People's Republic of China
- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics and Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences , 5625 Renmin Street, Changchun, Jilin 130022, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Drug Targeting and Drug Delivery Systems, West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University , No. 17 Block 3, Southern Renmin Road, Chengdu, 610041, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics and Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences , 5625 Renmin Street, Changchun, Jilin 130022, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics and Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences , 5625 Renmin Street, Changchun, Jilin 130022, People's Republic of China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100049, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Luminescence and Applications, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics, and Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences , 3888 East Nanhu Road, Changchun, Jilin 130033, People's Republic of China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100049, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Luminescence and Applications, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics, and Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences , 3888 East Nanhu Road, Changchun, Jilin 130033, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics and Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences , 5625 Renmin Street, Changchun, Jilin 130022, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Drug Targeting and Drug Delivery Systems, West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University , No. 17 Block 3, Southern Renmin Road, Chengdu, 610041, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics and Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences , 5625 Renmin Street, Changchun, Jilin 130022, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Luminescence and Applications, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics, and Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences , 3888 East Nanhu Road, Changchun, Jilin 130033, People's Republic of China
- Beijing Key Laboratory for Green Catalysis and Separation, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Technology , Beijing 100124, People's Republic of China
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Niosomes as transdermal drug delivery system for celecoxib: in vitro and in vivo studies. Polym Bull (Berl) 2015. [DOI: 10.1007/s00289-015-1544-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Tian B, Ding Y, Han J, Zhang J, Han Y, Han J. N-Acetyl-D-glucosamine decorated polymeric nanoparticles for targeted delivery of doxorubicin: Synthesis, characterization and in vitro evaluation. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2015; 130:246-54. [PMID: 25921641 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2015.04.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2014] [Revised: 03/20/2015] [Accepted: 04/08/2015] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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A novel targeting drug delivery system containing poly(styrene-alt-maleic anhydride)58-b-polystyrene130 (P(St-alt-MA)58-b-PSt130) as a copolymer backbone, N-acetyl glucosamine (NAG) as a targeting moiety was designed and synthesized. The NAG grafted copolymer (NAG-P(St-alt-MA)58-b-PSt130) was characterized by FTIR and (1)H NMR. The NAG-P(St-alt-MA)58-b-PSt130 nanoparticles exhibited spherical shapes with an average diameter about 56.27±0.43 nm, low critical micelle concentration of 0.028 mg/mL, negative zeta potential -41.46±0.99 mV, high drug loading 25.83±1.09% and encapsulation efficiency 69.69±3.98%. In vitro cell cytotoxicity was conducted to confirm the safety of the NAG-P(St-alt-MA)58-b-PSt130 nanoparticles. Confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) and flow cytometry (FCM) results showed that the NAG targeting moiety enhanced the internalization and targeting ability of NAG-P(St-alt-MA)58-b-PSt130 nanoparticles. Anticancer activity toward MCF-7 cells and HT29 cells showed that DOX-loaded NAG-P(St-alt-MA)58-b-PSt130 nanoparticles exhibited a higher antitumor activity compared to DOX-loaded P(St-alt-MA)58-b-PSt130 nanoparticles, which could attribute to NAG receptor-mediated endocytosis. These results suggest that the biocompatible and non-toxic NAG-P(St-alt-MA)58-b-PSt130 nanoparticles may be used as an effective targeting drug delivery system for cancer therapy.
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- Baocheng Tian
- School of Pharmacy, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, PR China; Argenta Limited, PO Box 75 340, Manurewa 2102, Auckland, New Zealand
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- School of Pharmacy, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, PR China
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- Department of Pathology, Binzhou Medical University Hospital, Binzhou, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, PR China.
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Sigward E, Corvis Y, Doan BT, Kindsiko K, Seguin J, Scherman D, Brossard D, Mignet N, Espeau P, Crauste-Manciet S. Preparation and Evaluation of Multiple Nanoemulsions Containing Gadolinium (III) Chelate as a Potential Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Contrast Agent. Pharm Res 2015; 32:2983-94. [PMID: 25805598 DOI: 10.1007/s11095-015-1680-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2014] [Accepted: 03/18/2015] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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PURPOSE The objective was to develop, characterize and assess the potentiality of W1/O/W2 self-emulsifying multiple nanoemulsions to enhance signal/noise ratio for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). METHODS For this purpose, a new formulation, was designed for encapsulation efficiency and stability. Various methods were used to characterize encapsulation efficiency ,in particular calorimetric methods (Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), thermogravimetry analysis) and ultrafiltration. MRI in vitro relaxivities were assessed on loaded DTPA-Gd multiple nanoemulsions. RESULTS Characterization of the formulation, in particular of encapsulation efficiency was a challenge due to interactions found with ultrafiltration method. Thanks to the specifically developed DSC protocol, we were able to confirm the formation of multiple nanoemulsions, differentiate loaded from unloaded nanoemulsions and measure the encapsulation efficiency which was found to be quite high with a 68% of drug loaded. Relaxivity studies showed that the self-emulsifying W/O/W nanoemulsions were positive contrast agents, exhibiting higher relaxivities than those of the DTPA-Gd solution taken as a reference. CONCLUSION New self-emulsifying multiple nanoemulsions that were able to load satisfactory amounts of contrasting agent were successfully developed as potential MRI contrasting agents. A specific DSC protocol was needed to be developed to characterize these complex systems as it would be useful to develop these self-formation formulations.
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- Estelle Sigward
- U1022 INSERM, UMR8258 CNRS, Unité de Technologies Chimiques et Biologiques pour la Santé, Chimie ParisTech, Faculty of Pharmacy, Paris Descartes University, Sorbone Paris Cité, 75006, Paris, France
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Danhier P, Gallez B. Electron paramagnetic resonance: a powerful tool to support magnetic resonance imaging research. CONTRAST MEDIA & MOLECULAR IMAGING 2014; 10:266-81. [PMID: 25362845 DOI: 10.1002/cmmi.1630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2014] [Accepted: 09/18/2014] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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The purpose of this paper is to describe some of the areas where electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) has provided unique information to MRI developments. The field of application mainly encompasses the EPR characterization of MRI paramagnetic contrast agents (gadolinium and manganese chelates, nitroxides) and superparamagnetic agents (iron oxide particles). The combined use of MRI and EPR has also been used to qualify or disqualify sources of contrast in MRI. Illustrative examples are presented with attempts to qualify oxygen sensitive contrast (i.e. T1 - and T2 *-based methods), redox status or melanin content in tissues. Other areas are likely to benefit from the combined EPR/MRI approach, namely cell tracking studies. Finally, the combination of EPR and MRI studies on the same models provides invaluable data regarding tissue oxygenation, hemodynamics and energetics. Our description will be illustrative rather than exhaustive to give to the readers a flavour of 'what EPR can do for MRI'.
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- Pierre Danhier
- Biomedical Magnetic Resonance Research Group, Louvain Drug Research Institute, Université catholique de Louvain, Brussels, Belgium
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- Biomedical Magnetic Resonance Research Group, Louvain Drug Research Institute, Université catholique de Louvain, Brussels, Belgium
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El-Badry M, Fetih G, Fathalla D, Shakeel F. Transdermal delivery of meloxicam using niosomal hydrogels: in vitro and pharmacodynamic evaluation. Pharm Dev Technol 2014; 20:820-826. [PMID: 24909736 DOI: 10.3109/10837450.2014.926919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Non-ionic surfactant vesicles were prepared using Span-60 and cholesterol in the mass ratios of 1:1, 2:1, 1:2 and 3:1 for transdermal delivery of an anti-inflammatory drug meloxicam (MXM). The drug encapsulation efficiencies and particle size were observed in the range of 32.9-80.7% and 56.5-133.4 nm, respectively. Three different gel bases were also prepared using Poloxamer-407, Chitosan and Carbopol-934 as polymers to study the performance of the in vitro release of the drug. Prepared gels were also converted into niosomal gels. In vitro release characteristics of MXM from different gels were carried out using dialysis membrane in phosphate buffer (pH 7.4). The poloxamer-407 gel or niosomal poloxamer-407 gel showed the superior drug release over the other formulations. The release data were treated with various mathematical models to assess the relevant parameters. The results showed that the release of MXM from the prepared gels and niosomal gels followed Higuchi's diffusion model. The flux of MXM was found to be independent on the viscosity of the formulations. The anti-inflammatory effects of MXM from different niosomal gel formulations were evaluated using carrageenan-induced rat paw edema method, which showed superiority of niosomal gels over conventional gels.
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- Mahmoud El-Badry
- a Department of Pharmaceutics , College of Pharmacy, King Saud University , Riyadh , Saudi Arabia and.,b Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy , Assiut University , Assiut , Egypt
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- b Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy , Assiut University , Assiut , Egypt
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- b Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy , Assiut University , Assiut , Egypt
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- a Department of Pharmaceutics , College of Pharmacy, King Saud University , Riyadh , Saudi Arabia and
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Doan BT, Crauste-Manciet S, Bourgaux C, Dhotel H, Jugé L, Brossard D, Scherman D, Bessodes M, Cuenod CA, Mignet N. Lipidic spherulites as magnetic resonance imaging contrast agents. NEW J CHEM 2014. [DOI: 10.1039/c4nj00571f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Candiota AP, Acosta M, Simões RV, Delgado-Goñi T, Lope-Piedrafita S, Irure A, Marradi M, Bomati-Miguel O, Miguel-Sancho N, Abasolo I, Schwartz S, Santamaria J, Penadés S, Arús C. A new ex vivo method to evaluate the performance of candidate MRI contrast agents: a proof-of-concept study. J Nanobiotechnology 2014; 12:12. [PMID: 24708566 PMCID: PMC4021710 DOI: 10.1186/1477-3155-12-12] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2013] [Accepted: 03/18/2014] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) plays an important role in tumor detection/diagnosis. The use of exogenous contrast agents (CAs) helps to improve the discrimination between lesion and neighbouring tissue, but most of the currently available CAs are non-specific. Assessing the performance of new, selective CAs requires exhaustive assays and large amounts of material. Accordingly, in a preliminary screening of new CAs, it is important to choose candidate compounds with good potential for in vivo efficiency. This screening method should reproduce as close as possible the in vivo environment. In this sense, a fast and reliable method to select the best candidate CAs for in vivo studies would minimize time and investment cost, and would benefit the development of better CAs. RESULTS The post-mortem ex vivo relative contrast enhancement (RCE) was evaluated as a method to screen different types of CAs, including paramagnetic and superparamagnetic agents. In detail, sugar/gadolinium-loaded gold nanoparticles (Gd-GNPs) and iron nanoparticles (SPIONs) were tested. Our results indicate that the post-mortem ex vivo RCE of evaluated CAs, did not correlate well with their respective in vitro relaxivities. The results obtained with different Gd-GNPs suggest that the linker length of the sugar conjugate could modulate the interactions with cellular receptors and therefore the relaxivity value. A paramagnetic CA (GNP (E_2)), which performed best among a series of Gd-GNPs, was evaluated both ex vivo and in vivo. The ex vivo RCE was slightly worst than gadoterate meglumine (201.9 ± 9.3% versus 237 ± 14%, respectively), while the in vivo RCE, measured at the time-to-maximum enhancement for both compounds, pointed to GNP E_2 being a better CA in vivo than gadoterate meglumine. This is suggested to be related to the nanoparticule characteristics of the evaluated GNP. CONCLUSION We have developed a simple, cost-effective relatively high-throughput method for selecting CAs for in vivo experiments. This method requires approximately 800 times less quantity of material than the amount used for in vivo administrations.
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- Ana Paula Candiota
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red – Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), Spain
- Departament de Bioquímica i Biologia Molecular, Unitat de Bioquímica de Biociències, Edifici Cs, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Cerdanyola del Vallès, Barcelona 08193 Spain
- Institut de Biotecnologia i de Biomedicina, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Cerdanyola del Vallès, Barcelona 08193 Spain
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red – Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), Spain
- Departament de Bioquímica i Biologia Molecular, Unitat de Bioquímica de Biociències, Edifici Cs, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Cerdanyola del Vallès, Barcelona 08193 Spain
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red – Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), Spain
- Departament de Bioquímica i Biologia Molecular, Unitat de Bioquímica de Biociències, Edifici Cs, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Cerdanyola del Vallès, Barcelona 08193 Spain
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red – Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), Spain
- Departament de Bioquímica i Biologia Molecular, Unitat de Bioquímica de Biociències, Edifici Cs, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Cerdanyola del Vallès, Barcelona 08193 Spain
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red – Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), Spain
- Servei de RMN, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Edifici C, Cerdanyola del Vallès, Barcelona 08193 Spain
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red – Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), Spain
- Centro de Investigación Cooperativa en Biomateriales - CIC biomaGune, Pª Miramón182, San Sebastián 20009 Spain
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red – Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), Spain
- Centro de Investigación Cooperativa en Biomateriales - CIC biomaGune, Pª Miramón182, San Sebastián 20009 Spain
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- Departamento de Física Aplicada, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Cantoblanco Madrid 28049 Spain
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red – Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), Spain
- Instituto de Investigación en Nanociencia de Aragón (INA), Edificio Interfacultades II. C/ Pedro Cerbuna, 12. Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza 50009 Spain
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red – Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), Spain
- CIBBIM-Nanomedicine, Vall d’Hebron Institut de Recerca (VHIR), Hospital Universitari Vall d’Hebron, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona 08035 Spain
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red – Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), Spain
- CIBBIM-Nanomedicine, Vall d’Hebron Institut de Recerca (VHIR), Hospital Universitari Vall d’Hebron, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona 08035 Spain
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red – Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), Spain
- Centro de Investigación Cooperativa en Biomateriales - CIC biomaGune, Pª Miramón182, San Sebastián 20009 Spain
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red – Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), Spain
- Centro de Investigación Cooperativa en Biomateriales - CIC biomaGune, Pª Miramón182, San Sebastián 20009 Spain
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red – Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), Spain
- Departament de Bioquímica i Biologia Molecular, Unitat de Bioquímica de Biociències, Edifici Cs, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Cerdanyola del Vallès, Barcelona 08193 Spain
- Institut de Biotecnologia i de Biomedicina, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Cerdanyola del Vallès, Barcelona 08193 Spain
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Niosomes from 80s to present: the state of the art. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2014; 205:187-206. [PMID: 24369107 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2013.11.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 284] [Impact Index Per Article: 28.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2013] [Accepted: 11/26/2013] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Efficient and safe drug delivery has always been a challenge in medicine. The use of nanotechnology, such as the development of nanocarriers for drug delivery, has received great attention owing to the potential that nanocarriers can theoretically act as "magic bullets" and selectively target affected organs and cells while sparing normal tissues. During the last decades the formulation of surfactant vesicles, as a tool to improve drug delivery, brought an ever increasing interest among the scientists working in the area of drug delivery systems. Niosomes are self assembled vesicular nanocarriers obtained by hydration of synthetic surfactants and appropriate amounts of cholesterol or other amphiphilic molecules. Just like liposomes, niosomes can be unilamellar or multilamellar, are suitable as carriers of both hydrophilic and lipophilic drugs and are able to deliver drugs to the target site. Furthermore, niosomal vesicles, that are usually non-toxic, require less production costs and are stable over a longer period of time in different conditions, so overcoming some drawbacks of liposomes. The niosome properties are specifically dictated by size, shape, and surface chemistry which are able to modify the drug's intrinsic pharmacokinetics and eventual drug targeting to the areas of pathology. This up-to-date review deals with composition, preparation, characterization/evaluation, advantages, disadvantages and application of niosomes.
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Sezgin-Bayindir Z, Onay-Besikci A, Vural N, Yuksel N. Niosomes encapsulating paclitaxel for oral bioavailability enhancement: preparation, characterization, pharmacokinetics and biodistribution. J Microencapsul 2013; 30:796-804. [DOI: 10.3109/02652048.2013.788088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Alam M, Zubair S, Farazuddin M, Ahmad E, Khan A, Zia Q, Malik A, Mohammad O. Development, characterization and efficacy of niosomal diallyl disulfide in treatment of disseminated murine candidiasis. NANOMEDICINE-NANOTECHNOLOGY BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE 2013; 9:247-56. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nano.2012.07.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2011] [Revised: 06/11/2012] [Accepted: 07/11/2012] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Puvvada N, Rajput S, Kumar BNP, Mandal M, Pathak A. Exploring the fluorescence switching phenomenon of curcumin encapsulated niosomes: in vitro real time monitoring of curcumin release to cancer cells. RSC Adv 2013. [DOI: 10.1039/c2ra23382g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Pawar SK, Badhwar AJ, Kharas F, Khandare JJ, Vavia PR. Design, synthesis and evaluation of N-acetyl glucosamine (NAG)-PEG-doxorubicin targeted conjugates for anticancer delivery. Int J Pharm 2012; 436:183-93. [PMID: 22721850 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2012.05.078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2012] [Accepted: 05/30/2012] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Efficacy of anticancer drug is limited by the severe adverse effects induced by drug; therefore the crux is in designing delivery systems targeted only to cancer cells. Toward this objectives, we propose, synthesis of poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG)-doxorubicin (DOX) prodrug conjugates consisting N-acetyl glucosamine (NAG) as a targeting moiety. Multicomponent system proposed here is characterized by (1)H NMR, UV spectroscopy, and HPLC. The multicomponent system is evaluated for in vitro cellular kinetics and anticancer activity using MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 cells. Molecular modeling study demonstrated sterically stabilized conformations of polymeric conjugates. Interestingly, PEG-DOX conjugate with NAG ligand showed significantly higher cytotoxicity compared to drug conjugate with DOX. In addition, the polymer drug conjugate with NAG and DOX showed enhanced internalization and retention effect in cancer cells, compared to free DOX. Thus, with enhanced internalization and targeting ability of PEG conjugate of NAG-DOX has implication in targeted anticancer therapy.
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- Smita K Pawar
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Institute of Chemical Technology, N.P. Marg, Matunga (E), Mumbai 400019, India
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Shen AJ, Li DL, Cai XJ, Dong CY, Dong HQ, Wen HY, Dai GH, Wang PJ, Li YY. Multifunctional nanocomposite based on graphene oxide for in vitro hepatocarcinoma diagnosis and treatment. J Biomed Mater Res A 2012; 100:2499-506. [PMID: 22623284 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.34148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2011] [Accepted: 01/24/2012] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Because of its unique chemical and physical properties, graphene oxide (GO) has attracted a large number of researchers to explore its biomedical applications in the past few years. Here, we synthesized a novel multifunctional nanocomposite based on GO and systemically investigated its applications for in vitro hepatocarcinoma diagnosis and treatment. This multifunctional nanocomposite named GO-PEG-FA/Gd/DOX was obtained as the following procedures: gadolinium-diethylenetriamine-pentaacetic acid-poly(diallyl dimethylammonium) chloride (Gd-DTPA-PDDA) as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) probe was applied to modify GO by simple physical sorption with a loading efficiency of Gd(3+) up to 0.314 mg mg(-1). In order to improve its tumor targeting imaging and treatment efficiency, the obtained intermediate product was further modified with folic acid (FA). Finally, the nanocomposite was allowed to load anticancer drug doxorubicin hydrochloride via π-π stacking and hydrophobic interaction with the loading capacity reaching 1.38 mg mg(-1). MRI test revealed that GO-PEG-FA/Gd/DOX exhibit superior tumor targeting imaging efficiency over free Gd(3+). The in vitro release of DOX from the nanocomposite under tumor relevant condition (pH 5.5) was fast at the initial 10 h and then become relatively slow afterward. Moreover, we experimentally demonstrated that the multifunctional nanocomposite exhibited obviously cytotoxic effect upon cancer cells. Above results are promising for the next in vivo experiment and make it possible to be a potential candidate for malignancy early detection and specific treatment.
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- Ai-Jun Shen
- Department of Medical Imaging, Tongji Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai 200065, China
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Liu Y, Lu W. Recent advances in brain tumor-targeted nano-drug delivery systems. Expert Opin Drug Deliv 2012; 9:671-86. [DOI: 10.1517/17425247.2012.682726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 124] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Nyuchev AV, Sharonova EA, Lenshina NA, Shavyrin AS, Lopatin MA, Balalaeva IV, Beletskaya IP, Fedorov AY. Synthesis of fluorescent coumarin triazolylglycosides. Tetrahedron Lett 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tetlet.2011.06.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Shan XH, Hu H, Xiong F, Gu N, Geng XD, Zhu W, Lin J, Wang YF. Targeting Glut1-overexpressing MDA-MB-231 cells with 2-deoxy-D-g1ucose modified SPIOs. Eur J Radiol 2011; 81:95-9. [PMID: 21440393 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2011.03.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2011] [Accepted: 03/02/2011] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Glucose transporter (Glut), a cellular transmembrane receptor, plays a key role in cell glucose metabolism and is linked to a poor prognosis in various human cancers. In this study, we prepared γ-Fe(2)O(3) NPs coated with DMSA, in which modified with 2-DG, then γ-Fe(2)O(3)@DMSA-DG NPs was constructed. The specific interactions between Glut1-overexpressing tumor cells (MDA-MB-231) and γ-Fe(2)O(3)@DMSA-DG NPs were observed using Prussian blue staining and transmission electron microscope (TEM), and found that γ-Fe(2)O(3)@DMSA-DG NPs were absorbed targetedly by the cells. Furthermore, the capacity of transporting SPIOs into tumor cells using these γ-Fe(2)O(3)@DMSA-DG NPs was evaluated with a 1.5 T clinical magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner. It was found that the acquired MRI T2 signal intensity of MDA-MB-231 cells that were treated with the γ-Fe(2)O(3)@DMSA-DG NPs decreased significantly, and it was inhibited by competition with antibody of Glut1. Our results suggest that γ-Fe(2)O(3)@DMSA-DG NPs are a useful targeting to Glut1-overexpressing tumor cells in vitro and that γ-Fe(2)O(3)@DMSA-DG NPs may serve as a MRI-targeted tumor agent for better tumor imaging.
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- Xiu Hong Shan
- Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Renmin Hospital, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212002, China.
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Rajera R, Nagpal K, Singh SK, Mishra DN. Niosomes: A Controlled and Novel Drug Delivery System. Biol Pharm Bull 2011; 34:945-53. [DOI: 10.1248/bpb.34.945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 176] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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- Rampal Rajera
- Division of Pharmaceutics, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology
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- Division of Pharmaceutics, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology
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- Division of Pharmaceutics, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology
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- Division of Pharmaceutics, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology
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Huang J, Gao F, Tang X, Yu J, Wang D, Liu S, Li Y. Liver-targeting doxorubicin-conjugated polymeric prodrug with pH-triggered drug release profile. POLYM INT 2010. [DOI: 10.1002/pi.2880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Lo CT, Jahn A, Locascio LE, Vreeland WN. Controlled self-assembly of monodisperse niosomes by microfluidic hydrodynamic focusing. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2010; 26:8559-66. [PMID: 20146467 DOI: 10.1021/la904616s] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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Niosomes are synthetic membrane vesicles formed by self-assembly of nonionic surfactant, often in a mixture with cholesterol and dicetyl phosphate. Because of their inner aqueous core and bilayer membrane shell, niosomes are commonly used as carriers of treatment agents for pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications or contrast agents for clinical imaging applications. In those applications, niosomes are considered as a more economical and stable alternative to their biological counterpart (i.e., liposomes). However, conventional bulk method of niosome preparation requires bulk mixing of two liquid phases, which is time-consuming and not well-controlled. Such mixing conditions often lead to large niosomes with high polydispersity in size and thus affect the consistency of niosome dosage or imaging quality. In this study, we present a new method of niosome self-assembly by microfluidic hydrodynamic focusing to improve on the size and size distributions of niosomes. By taking advantage of the rapid and controlled mixing of two miscible fluids (i.e., alcohol and water) in microchannels, we were able to obtain in seconds nanoscaled niosomes with approximately 40% narrower size distributions compared to the bulk method. We further investigated different parameters that might affect on-chip assembly of niosomes, such as (1) conditions for the microfluidic mixing, (2) chemical structures of the surfactant used (i.e., sorbitan esters Span 20, Span 60, and Span 80), and (3) device materials for the microchannel fabrication. This work suggests that microfluidics may facilitate the development and optimization of biomimetic colloidal systems for nanomedicine applications.
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- Catherine T Lo
- Biochemical Science Division, National Institute of Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899, USA
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Receptor imaging of pediatric tumors: clinical practice and new developments. Pediatr Radiol 2008; 38:1154-61. [PMID: 18483730 DOI: 10.1007/s00247-008-0878-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2008] [Revised: 03/28/2008] [Accepted: 04/07/2008] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Pediatric cancers often have specific molecular fingerprints making them primary candidates for the development of targeted imaging techniques. Tumor-targeted tracers have the potential to substantially advance the sensitivity and specificity of imaging techniques by improving tumor detection and characterization. This article reviews various approaches to target tumors via specific tumor antigens, tumor cell surface receptors and specific surface receptors of the endothelial cells of the tumor vessels. These new applied molecular imaging techniques are expected to improve our knowledge of the biology of pediatric cancers and, ultimately, to help in the development of tailored diagnoses and therapies, which may ultimately lead to better individual long-term outcomes.
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Hong M, Zhu S, Jiang Y, Tang G, Pei Y. Efficient tumor targeting of hydroxycamptothecin loaded PEGylated niosomes modified with transferrin. J Control Release 2008; 133:96-102. [PMID: 18840485 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2008.09.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 149] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2008] [Revised: 09/09/2008] [Accepted: 09/11/2008] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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The aim of the present report was to exploit the possibility of combination of the stealth action by polyethylene glycol cyanoacrylate-co-hexadecyl cyanoacrylate (PEG-PHDCA) modified niosomes and active targeting function of transferrin (Tf) by transferrin receptor-mediated endocytosis to promote drug delivery to solid tumor following intravenous administration with hydroxycamptothecin (HCPT) as model drug. HCPT-loaded PEG-niosomes (PEG-NS) were prepared by thin-film hydration and ultrasound method; the periodate-oxidated Tf was coupled to terminal amino group of PEG to produce the active targeting vesicles with average diameters of 116 nm. The uptake of Tf-PEG-NS into KB cells was concentration and time dependent, which could be inhibited by low temperature and free Tf, indicating that the endocytosis process was energy-driven and receptor specific. Compared with HCPT injection, non-stealth niosomes and PEG-NS, Tf-PEG-NS demonstrated the strongest cytotoxicity to three carcinomatous cell lines (KB, K562 and S180 cells), the greatest intracellular uptake especially in nuclei, the highest tumor concentration and largest area under the intratumoral hydroxycamptothecin concentration curve, as well as the most powerful anti-tumor activity with the inhibition rate of 71% against S180 tumor in mice. The results showed that the transferrin modified PEGylated niosomes could be one of the promising solutions to the delivery of anti-tumor drugs to tumor.
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- Minghuang Hong
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Fudan University, Shanghai, PR China
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Morawski AM, Lanza GA, Wickline SA. Diffusion-weighted whole-body imaging with background body signal suppression (DWIBS): features and potential applications in oncology. Eur Radiol 2008; 16:89-92. [PMID: 15722020 DOI: 10.1016/j.copbio.2004.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 146] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (DWI) provides functional information and can be used for the detection and characterization of pathologic processes, including malignant tumors. The recently introduced concept of "diffusion-weighted whole-body imaging with background body signal suppression" (DWIBS) now allows acquisition of volumetric diffusion-weighted images of the entire body. This new concept has unique features different from conventional DWI and may play an important role in whole-body oncological imaging. This review describes and illustrates the basics of DWI, the features of DWIBS, and its potential applications in oncology.
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- Anne M Morawski
- Washington University School of Medicine, Campus Box 8086, 660 South Euclid Avenue, St Louis, MO 63110, USA
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Huang Y, Chen J, Chen X, Gao J, Liang W. PEGylated synthetic surfactant vesicles (Niosomes): novel carriers for oligonucleotides. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE. MATERIALS IN MEDICINE 2008; 19:607-14. [PMID: 17619962 DOI: 10.1007/s10856-007-3193-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2006] [Accepted: 05/22/2007] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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Polyethylene glycol (PEG) modified cationic niosomes were used to improve the stability and cellular delivery of oligonucleotides (OND). PEGylated cationic niosomes, composed of DC-Chol, PEG2000-DSPE and the non-ionic surfactant-Span, offer some advantages as gene carriers. Complexes of PEGylated cationic niosomes and OND showed a neutral zeta potential with particle size about 300 nm. PEG-modification significantly decreased the binding of serum protein and prevented particle aggregation in serum. The loaded nuclear acid drug exhibited increased resistance to serum nuclease. Compared with cationic niosomes, the PEGylated niosomes showed a higher efficiency of OND cellular uptake in serum. Therefore, in terms of their stable physiochemical properties in storage and physiological environment, as well as low-cost and widely available materials, PEGylated cationic niosomes are promising drug delivery systems for improved OND potency in vivo.
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- Yongzhuo Huang
- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, 388 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, P.R. China
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Dhanikula RS, Argaw A, Bouchard JF, Hildgen P. Methotrexate loaded polyether-copolyester dendrimers for the treatment of gliomas: enhanced efficacy and intratumoral transport capability. Mol Pharm 2008; 5:105-16. [PMID: 18171013 DOI: 10.1021/mp700086j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 165] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Therapeutic benefit in glial tumors is often limited due to low permeability of delivery systems across the blood-brain barrier (BBB), drug resistance, and poor penetration into the tumor tissue. In an attempt to overcome these hurdles, polyether-copolyester (PEPE) dendrimers were evaluated as drug carriers for the treatment of gliomas. Dendrimers were conjugated to d-glucosamine as the ligand for enhancing BBB permeability and tumor targeting. The efficacy of methotrexate (MTX)-loaded dendrimers was established against U87 MG and U 343 MGa cells. Permeability of rhodamine-labeled dendrimers and MTX-loaded dendrimers across the in vitro BBB model and their distribution into avascular human glioma tumor spheroids was also studied. Glucosylated dendrimers were found to be endocytosed in significantly higher amounts than nonglucosylated dendrimers by both the cell lines. IC 50 of MTX after loading in dendrimers was lower than that of the free MTX, suggesting that loading MTX in PEPE dendrimers increased its potency. Similar higher activity of MTX-loaded glucosylated and nonglucosylated dendrimers was found in the reduction of tumor spheroid size. These MTX-loaded dendrimers were able to kill even MTX-resistant cells highlighting their ability to overcome MTX resistance. In addition, the amount of MTX-transported across BBB was three to five times more after loading in the dendrimers. Glucosylation further increased the cumulative permeation of dendrimers across BBB and hence increased the amount of MTX available across it. Glucosylated dendrimers distributed through out the avascular tumor spheroids within 6 h, while nonglucosylated dendrimers could do so in 12 h. The results show that glucosamine can be used as an effective ligand not only for targeting glial tumors but also for enhanced permeability across BBB. Thus, glucosylated PEPE dendrimers can serve as potential delivery system for the treatment of gliomas.
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- Renu Singh Dhanikula
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Pavillon Jean-Coutu, Succursale Centre-ville, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3C 3J7
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The blood-brain barrier (BBB), together with the blood-cerebrospinal-fluid barrier, protects and regulates the homeostasis of the brain. However, these barriers also limit the transport of small-molecule and, particularly, biopharmaceutical drugs such as proteins, genes and interference RNA to the brain, thereby limiting the treatment of many brain diseases. As a result, various drug delivery and targeting strategies are currently being developed to enhance the transport and distribution of drugs into the brain. In this review, we discuss briefly the biology and physiology of the BBB as the most important barrier for drug transport to the brain and, in more detail, the possibilities for delivering large-molecule drugs, particularly genes, by receptor-mediated nonviral drug delivery to the (human) brain. In addition, the systemic and intracellular pharmacokinetics of nonviral gene delivery, together with targeted brain imaging, are reviewed briefly.
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- Albertus G de Boer
- Blood-Brain-Barrier Research Group, Division of Pharmacology, Leiden-Amsterdam Center for Drug Research, University of Leiden, Leiden, The Netherlands.
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Rivière C, Martina MS, Tomita Y, Wilhelm C, Tran Dinh A, Ménager C, Pinard E, Lesieur S, Gazeau F, Seylaz J. Magnetic Targeting of Nanometric Magnetic Fluid–loaded Liposomes to Specific Brain Intravascular Areas: A Dynamic Imaging Study in Mice. Radiology 2007; 244:439-48. [PMID: 17562813 DOI: 10.1148/radiol.2442060912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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PURPOSE To prospectively determine, by using dynamic imaging, whether a magnet placed over a specific area of the mouse brain could target systemically administered rhodamine-labeled magnetic fluid-loaded liposomes (MFLs) to that brain region. MATERIALS AND METHODS Experiments were performed with a French Ministry of Agriculture permit and regional ethics committee authorization. In seven anesthetized C57BL/6 mice, a closed cranial window was implanted above the left parieto-occipital cortex. A laser-scanning confocal fluorescence microscope (LSCFM) was used to track the intravenously injected rhodamine-labeled MFLs within this cortical area, through the cranial window. The MFLs were video monitored for 2 minutes every 15 minutes for 1 hour after injection. A magnet was placed on the cranial window implanted in four mice, while no magnet was placed in three (control) mice. After dynamic in vivo imaging, static in vivo imaging was performed with a different LSCFM. Ex vivo fluorescence histologic analysis was then performed. Paired Student t testing was used to compare the cerebral blood flow and two-dimensional flow values before and 1 hour after MFL injection. For image analysis, intergroup comparisons were performed by using an independent t test. RESULTS In vivo video monitoring through the window revealed that the rhodamine-labeled MFLs accumulated in the mouse brain microvasculature exposed to the magnet-first within superficial brain venules and then within intracerebral venules-with no significant change in blood flow (P > .05). MFLs accumulated neither in the arterioles of the mice with a magnet nor in the arterioles of the control mice. Static in vivo imaging findings confirmed the microvascular localization of the rhodamine-labeled MFLs, and histologic findings specified their accumulation on the side of the magnet only. CONCLUSION Real-time in vivo imaging of rhodamine-labeled MFLs in the mouse brain cortex revealed that these nanosystems can be magnetically targeted, through microvessels, to selected brain areas.
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- Charlotte Rivière
- Laboratoire Matière et Systèmes Complexes, CNRS UMR 7057, Université Paris 7-Denis Diderot, 140, rue de Lourmel, 75015 Paris, France
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