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Li Y, Feng Q, Wang L, Gao X, Xi Y, Ye L, Ji J, Yang X, Zhai G. Current targeting strategies and advanced nanoplatforms for atherosclerosis therapy. J Drug Target 2024; 32:128-147. [PMID: 38217526 DOI: 10.1080/1061186x.2023.2300694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2023] [Accepted: 12/24/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2024]
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Atherosclerosis is one of the major causes of death worldwide, and it is closely related to many cardiovascular diseases, such as stroke, myocardial infraction and angina. Although traditional surgical and pharmacological interventions can effectively retard or slow down the progression of atherosclerosis, it is very difficult to prevent or even reverse this disease. In recent years, with the rapid development of nanotechnology, various nanoagents have been designed and applied to different diseases including atherosclerosis. The unique atherosclerotic microenvironment with signature biological components allows nanoplatforms to distinguish atherosclerotic lesions from normal tissue and to approach plaques specifically. Based on the process of atherosclerotic plaque formation, this review summarises the nanodrug delivery strategies for atherosclerotic therapy, trying to provide help for researchers to understand the existing atherosclerosis management approaches as well as challenges and to reasonably design anti-atherosclerotic nanoplatforms.
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- Yingchao Li
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, P.R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, P.R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, P.R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, P.R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, P.R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, P.R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, P.R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, P.R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, P.R. China
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Lu X, Fan M, Ma Y, Feng Y, Pan L. Redox-sensitive hydrogel based on hyaluronic acid with selenocystamine cross-linking for the delivery of Limosilactobacillus reuteri in a DSS-induced colitis mouse model. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 276:133855. [PMID: 39032895 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.133855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2024] [Revised: 06/30/2024] [Accepted: 07/11/2024] [Indexed: 07/23/2024]
Abstract
Disrupted gut microbiota homeostasis is an important cause of inflammatory colitis. Studies have shown that effective supplementation with probiotics can maintain microbial homeostasis and alleviate colitis. Here, to increase the viability of probiotics in the harsh gastrointestinal environments and enable targeted delivery, a redox-sensitive selenium hyaluronic acid (HA-Se) hydrogel encapsulating probiotics was developed. HA was modified with selenocystamine dihydrochloride and crosslinked by an amide reaction to generate a redox-sensitive hydrogel with stable mechanical properties, a low hemolysis rate and satisfactory biocompatibility. The HA-Se hydrogel exhibited suitable sensitivity to 10 mM GSH or 100 μM H2O2. The encapsulation of Limosilactobacillus reuteri (LR) in the HA-Se hydrogel (HA-Se-LR) significantly increased the survival rate of the probiotics in simulated gastric and intestinal fluid. HA-Se-LR administration increased the survival rate of mice with dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced colitis, significantly alleviated oxidative stress and inflammation, and increased the effect of LR on microbiota α diversity. These results indicate that the HA-Se hydrogel constructed in this study can be used as a delivery platform to treat colitis, expanding the targeted applications of the natural polymer HA in disease treatment and the administration of probiotics as drugs to alleviate disease symptoms.
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- Xi Lu
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710000, China.
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710000, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710000, China
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- Mathematics Teaching and Research Group, Dajindian Town Junior High School, Zhengzhou 450000, China
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- Tangdu Hospital, Air Force Military Medical University, Xi'an 710000, China
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Song B, Wang Z, Yan H, Zhang X, Liu Q, Luo J, Yuan J. A bimodal time-gated luminescence-magnetic resonance imaging nanoprobe based on a europium(III) complex anchored on BSA-coated MnO 2 nanosheets for highly selective detection of H 2O 2. Analyst 2024; 149:3547-3554. [PMID: 38767669 DOI: 10.1039/d4an00419a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/22/2024]
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A novel nanocomposite, [Eu(BTD)3(DPBT)]-BSA@MnO2, is reported to serve as an effective nanoprobe for bimodal time-gated luminescence (TGL) and magnetic resonance (MR) imaging of H2O2in vitro and in vivo. The nanoprobe was fabricated by immobilizing visible-light-excitable Eu3+ complexes in bovine serum albumin (BSA)-coated lamellar MnO2 nanosheets. The TGL of the Eu3+ complex was effectively quenched by the MnO2 nanosheets. Upon exposure to H2O2, the MnO2 nanosheets underwent reduction to Mn2+, which simultaneously triggered rapid, selective and sensitive "turn-on" responses toward H2O2 in both TGL and MR detection modes. The presence of a protective "corona" formed by BSA enables the nanoprobe to withstand high concentrations of glutathione (GSH), a strong reducing agent of MnO2 nanosheets. This capability allows the nanoprobe to be utilized for detecting H2O2 in living biosamples. The combined utilization of TGL and MR detection modes enables the nanoprobe to image H2O2 across a wide range of resolutions, from the subcellular level to the whole body, without any depth limitations. The results obtained from these modes can be cross-validated, enhancing the accuracy of the detection. The capability of the nanoprobe was validated by TGL imaging of endogenous and exogenous H2O2 in live HeLa cells, as well as bimodal TGL-MR imaging of H2O2 in tumor-bearing mice. The research achievements suggest that the integration of luminescent lanthanide complexes with protein-coated MnO2 nanosheets offers a promising bimodal TGL-MR sensing platform for H2O2in vitro and in vivo.
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- Bo Song
- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China.
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- Department of Radiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, China.
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- College of Life Science, Dalian Minzu University, 18 Liaohe West Road, Jinzhou New District, Dalian 116600, China
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Pang ASR, Dinesh T, Pang NYL, Dinesh V, Pang KYL, Yong CL, Lee SJJ, Yip GW, Bay BH, Srinivasan DK. Nanoparticles as Drug Delivery Systems for the Targeted Treatment of Atherosclerosis. Molecules 2024; 29:2873. [PMID: 38930939 PMCID: PMC11206617 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29122873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2024] [Revised: 06/03/2024] [Accepted: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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Atherosclerosis continues to be a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally. The precise evaluation of the extent of an atherosclerotic plaque is essential for forecasting its likelihood of causing health concerns and tracking treatment outcomes. When compared to conventional methods used, nanoparticles offer clear benefits and excellent development opportunities for the detection and characterisation of susceptible atherosclerotic plaques. In this review, we analyse the recent advancements of nanoparticles as theranostics in the management of atherosclerosis, with an emphasis on applications in drug delivery. Furthermore, the main issues that must be resolved in order to advance clinical utility and future developments of NP research are discussed. It is anticipated that medical NPs will develop into complex and advanced next-generation nanobotics that can carry out a variety of functions in the bloodstream.
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- Alexander Shao-Rong Pang
- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117597, Singapore; (A.S.-R.P.); (N.Y.-L.P.); (C.L.Y.)
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- Department of Medicine, Government Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai 600010, Tamilnadu, India;
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117597, Singapore; (A.S.-R.P.); (N.Y.-L.P.); (C.L.Y.)
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- Department of Pathology, Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Medical College Hospital, Perambalur 621113, Tamilnadu, India;
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- Division of Medicine, South Australia Health, Northern Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide, SA 5112, Australia; (K.Y.-L.P.); (S.J.J.L.)
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117597, Singapore; (A.S.-R.P.); (N.Y.-L.P.); (C.L.Y.)
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- Division of Medicine, South Australia Health, Northern Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide, SA 5112, Australia; (K.Y.-L.P.); (S.J.J.L.)
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- Department of Anatomy, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117594, Singapore; (G.W.Y.); (B.H.B.)
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- Department of Anatomy, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117594, Singapore; (G.W.Y.); (B.H.B.)
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- Department of Anatomy, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117594, Singapore; (G.W.Y.); (B.H.B.)
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Deng X, Wang J, Yu S, Tan S, Yu T, Xu Q, Chen N, Zhang S, Zhang M, Hu K, Xiao Z. Advances in the treatment of atherosclerosis with ligand-modified nanocarriers. EXPLORATION (BEIJING, CHINA) 2024; 4:20230090. [PMID: 38939861 PMCID: PMC11189587 DOI: 10.1002/exp.20230090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2024]
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Atherosclerosis, a chronic disease associated with metabolism, poses a significant risk to human well-being. Currently, existing treatments for atherosclerosis lack sufficient efficiency, while the utilization of surface-modified nanoparticles holds the potential to deliver highly effective therapeutic outcomes. These nanoparticles can target and bind to specific receptors that are abnormally over-expressed in atherosclerotic conditions. This paper reviews recent research (2018-present) advances in various ligand-modified nanoparticle systems targeting atherosclerosis by specifically targeting signature molecules in the hope of precise treatment at the molecular level and concludes with a discussion of the challenges and prospects in this field. The intention of this review is to inspire novel concepts for the design and advancement of targeted nanomedicines tailored specifically for the treatment of atherosclerosis.
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- Xiujiao Deng
- Department of PharmacyThe First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan UniversityGuangzhouChina
- The Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Translational Research on Chronic DiseasesJinan UniversityGuangzhouChina
- Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Screening, School of Pharmaceutical SciencesSouthern Medical UniversityGuangzhouChina
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- Department of PharmacyThe First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan UniversityGuangzhouChina
- The Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Translational Research on Chronic DiseasesJinan UniversityGuangzhouChina
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- Department of PharmacyZhujiang HospitalSouthern Medical UniversityGuangzhouChina
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- Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Screening, School of Pharmaceutical SciencesSouthern Medical UniversityGuangzhouChina
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- Department of PharmacyThe First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan UniversityGuangzhouChina
- The Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Translational Research on Chronic DiseasesJinan UniversityGuangzhouChina
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- Department of PharmacyThe First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan UniversityGuangzhouChina
- The Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Translational Research on Chronic DiseasesJinan UniversityGuangzhouChina
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- Department of PharmacyThe First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan UniversityGuangzhouChina
- The Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Translational Research on Chronic DiseasesJinan UniversityGuangzhouChina
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia MedicaChinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical CollegeBeijingChina
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- Department of Advanced Nuclear Medicine Sciences, Institute of Quantum Medical, ScienceNational Institutes for Quantum Science and TechnologyChibaJapan
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia MedicaChinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical CollegeBeijingChina
- Department of Advanced Nuclear Medicine Sciences, Institute of Quantum Medical, ScienceNational Institutes for Quantum Science and TechnologyChibaJapan
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- The Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Translational Research on Chronic DiseasesJinan UniversityGuangzhouChina
- The Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Molecular and Functional Imaging for Clinical TranslationJinan UniversityGuangzhouChina
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Beach M, Nayanathara U, Gao Y, Zhang C, Xiong Y, Wang Y, Such GK. Polymeric Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery. Chem Rev 2024; 124:5505-5616. [PMID: 38626459 PMCID: PMC11086401 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.3c00705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/18/2024]
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The recent emergence of nanomedicine has revolutionized the therapeutic landscape and necessitated the creation of more sophisticated drug delivery systems. Polymeric nanoparticles sit at the forefront of numerous promising drug delivery designs, due to their unmatched control over physiochemical properties such as size, shape, architecture, charge, and surface functionality. Furthermore, polymeric nanoparticles have the ability to navigate various biological barriers to precisely target specific sites within the body, encapsulate a diverse range of therapeutic cargo and efficiently release this cargo in response to internal and external stimuli. However, despite these remarkable advantages, the presence of polymeric nanoparticles in wider clinical application is minimal. This review will provide a comprehensive understanding of polymeric nanoparticles as drug delivery vehicles. The biological barriers affecting drug delivery will be outlined first, followed by a comprehensive description of the various nanoparticle designs and preparation methods, beginning with the polymers on which they are based. The review will meticulously explore the current performance of polymeric nanoparticles against a myriad of diseases including cancer, viral and bacterial infections, before finally evaluating the advantages and crucial challenges that will determine their wider clinical potential in the decades to come.
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- Maximilian
A. Beach
- School
of Chemistry, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia
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- School
of Chemistry, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia
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- School
of Chemistry, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia
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- School
of Chemistry, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia
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- School
of Chemistry, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia
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- School
of Chemistry, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia
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- School
of Chemistry, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia
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Wang J, Lu B, Yin G, Liu L, Yang P, Huang N, Zhao A. Design and Fabrication of Environmentally Responsive Nanoparticles for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Atherosclerosis. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2024; 10:1190-1206. [PMID: 38343186 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.3c01090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
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Cardiovascular disease poses a significant threat to human health in today's society. A major contributor to cardiovascular disease is atherosclerosis (AS). The development of plaque in the affected areas involves a complex pathological environment, and the disease progresses rapidly. Nanotechnology, combined with emerging diagnostic and treatment methods, offers the potential for the management of this condition. This paper presents the latest advancements in environment-intelligent responsive controlled-release nanoparticles designed specifically for the pathological environment of AS, which includes characteristics such as low pH, high reactive oxygen species levels, high shear stress, and multienzymes. Additionally, the paper summarizes the applications and features of nanotechnology in interventional therapy for AS, including percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty and drug-eluting stents. Furthermore, the application of nanotechnology in the diagnosis of AS shows promising real-time, accurate, and continuous effects. Lastly, the paper explores the future prospects of nanotechnology, highlighting the tremendous potential in the diagnosis and treatment of atherosclerotic diseases, especially with the ongoing development in nano gas, quantum dots, and Metal-Organic Frameworks materials.
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- Jingyue Wang
- Key Lab. for Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Material Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, PR China
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- Key Lab. for Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Material Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, PR China
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- Key Lab. for Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Material Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, PR China
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- Key Lab. for Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Material Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, PR China
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- Key Lab. for Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Material Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, PR China
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- Key Lab. for Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Material Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, PR China
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- Key Lab. for Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Material Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, PR China
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Mahajan K, Bhattacharya S. The Advancement and Obstacles in Improving the Stability of Nanocarriers for Precision Drug Delivery in the Field of Nanomedicine. Curr Top Med Chem 2024; 24:686-721. [PMID: 38409730 DOI: 10.2174/0115680266287101240214071718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2023] [Revised: 01/19/2024] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 02/28/2024]
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Nanocarriers have emerged as a promising class of nanoscale materials in the fields of drug delivery and biomedical applications. Their unique properties, such as high surface area- tovolume ratios and enhanced permeability and retention effects, enable targeted delivery of therapeutic agents to specific tissues or cells. However, the inherent instability of nanocarriers poses significant challenges to their successful application. This review highlights the importance of nanocarrier stability in biomedical applications and its impact on biocompatibility, targeted drug delivery, long shelf life, drug delivery performance, therapeutic efficacy, reduced side effects, prolonged circulation time, and targeted delivery. Enhancing nanocarrier stability requires careful design, engineering, and optimization of physical and chemical parameters. Various strategies and cutting-edge techniques employed to improve nanocarrier stability are explored, with a focus on their applications in drug delivery. By understanding the advances and challenges in nanocarrier stability, this review aims to contribute to the development and implementation of nanocarrier- based therapies in clinical settings, advancing the field of nanomedicine.
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- Kalpesh Mahajan
- Department of Quality Assurence, Shobhaben Pratapbhai Patel School of Pharmacy and Technology Management, SVKM'S NMIMS, V.L. Mehta Road, Vile Parle (W), Mumbai, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy and Technology Management, SVKMS NMIMS Maharashtra, Shirpur, 425405, India
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Perera B, Wu Y, Nguyen NT, Ta HT. Advances in drug delivery to atherosclerosis: Investigating the efficiency of different nanomaterials employed for different type of drugs. Mater Today Bio 2023; 22:100767. [PMID: 37600355 PMCID: PMC10433009 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2023.100767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2023] [Revised: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 08/06/2023] [Indexed: 08/22/2023] Open
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Atherosclerosis is the build-up of fatty deposits in the arteries, which is the main underlying cause of cardiovascular diseases and the leading cause of global morbidity and mortality. Current pharmaceutical treatment options are unable to effectively treat the plaque in the later stages of the disease. Instead, they are aimed at resolving the risk factors. Nanomaterials and nanoparticle-mediated therapies have become increasingly popular for the treatment of atherosclerosis due to their targeted and controlled release of therapeutics. In this review, we discuss different types of therapeutics used to treat this disease and focus on the different nanomaterial strategies employed for the delivery of these drugs, enabling the effective and efficient resolution of the atherosclerotic plaque. The ideal nanomaterial strategy for each drug type (e.g. statins, nucleic acids, small molecule drugs, peptides) will be comprehensively discussed.
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- Binura Perera
- School of Environment and Science, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland, 4111, Australia
- Queensland Micro-Nanotechnology Centre, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland, 4111, Australia
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- School of Environment and Science, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland, 4111, Australia
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- School of Environment and Science, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland, 4111, Australia
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- School of Environment and Science, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland, 4111, Australia
- Queensland Micro-Nanotechnology Centre, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland, 4111, Australia
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Wu C, Mao J, Wang X, Yang R, Wang C, Li C, Zhou X. Advances in treatment strategies based on scavenging reactive oxygen species of nanoparticles for atherosclerosis. J Nanobiotechnology 2023; 21:271. [PMID: 37592345 PMCID: PMC10433664 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-023-02058-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2023] [Accepted: 08/09/2023] [Indexed: 08/19/2023] Open
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The development of atherosclerosis (AS) is closely linked to changes in the plaque microenvironment, which consists primarily of the cells that form plaque and the associated factors they secrete. The onset of inflammation, lipid deposition, and various pathological changes in cellular metabolism that accompany the plaque microenvironment will promote the development of AS. Numerous studies have shown that oxidative stress is an important condition that promotes AS. The accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) is oxidative stress's most important pathological change. In turn, the effects of ROS on the plaque microenvironment are complex and varied, and these effects are ultimately reflected in the promotion or inhibition of AS. This article reviews the effects of ROS on the microenvironment of atherosclerotic plaques and their impact on disease progression over the past five years and focuses on the progress of treatment strategies based on scavenging ROS of nanoparticles for AS. Finally, we also discuss the prospects and challenges of AS treatment.
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- Chengxi Wu
- Department of Thyroid and Vascular Surgery, the Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, No. 25, Taiping Street, Luzhou, Sichuan, 646000, China
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- Department of Thyroid and Vascular Surgery, the Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, No. 25, Taiping Street, Luzhou, Sichuan, 646000, China
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- Department of Thyroid Surgery, people's Hospital of Deyang, Deyang, Sichuan, 618000, China
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- Department of Thyroid and Vascular Surgery, the Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, No. 25, Taiping Street, Luzhou, Sichuan, 646000, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, 1-1 Xianglin Road, Luzhou, Sichuan, 646000, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, 1-1 Xianglin Road, Luzhou, Sichuan, 646000, China.
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- Department of Thyroid and Vascular Surgery, the Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, No. 25, Taiping Street, Luzhou, Sichuan, 646000, China.
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Colon-specific delivery of methotrexate using hyaluronic acid modified pH-responsive nanocarrier for the therapy of colitis in mice. Int J Pharm 2023; 635:122741. [PMID: 36804523 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2023.122741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2022] [Revised: 02/09/2023] [Accepted: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 02/19/2023]
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Oral immunosuppressant methotrexate (MTX) is an effective method for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). To overcome the defects of clinical application of MTX, poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA), Eudragits® S100 (ES100), chitosan (CS) and hyaluronic acid (HA) were used to structure the MTX-loaded HA-CS/ES100/PLGA nanoparticles (MTX@hCEP). MTX@hCEP had a hydrodynamic particle size of approximately 202.5 nm, narrow size distribution, negative zeta potential (-18.7 mV), and smooth surface morphology. In vitro drug release experiments under simulated gastrointestinal conditions indicated that MTX@hCEP exhibited colonic pH-sensitive drug release properties. The cellular uptake capacity of hCEP nanoparticles was significantly enhanced in RAW 264.7 macrophages. Moreover, we further found that the MTX@hCEP also inhibited the proliferation and the secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines in the LPS-stimulated macrophages. In vivo imaging results not only demonstrated that the accumulated in the colon of colitis mice, but also indicated the extended retention time of MTX in the colon. Additionally, MTX@hCEP alleviated inflammatory symptoms via decreasing the activities of myeloperoxidase and pro-inflammatory factors, promoting mucosal repair in vivo. Collectively, these results clearly demonstrated that MTX@hCEP with properties of colon-specific and macrophages targeting can be exploited as an efficient nanotherapeutic for IBD therapy.
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Tu S, He W, Han J, Wu A, Ren W. Advances in imaging and treatment of atherosclerosis based on organic nanoparticles. APL Bioeng 2022; 6:041501. [PMCID: PMC9726224 DOI: 10.1063/5.0127835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2022] [Accepted: 10/31/2022] [Indexed: 12/09/2022] Open
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Atherosclerosis, a systemic chronic inflammatory disease, can lead to thrombosis and vascular occlusion, thereby inducing a series of serious vascular diseases. Currently, distinguishing unstable plaques early and achieving more effective treatment are the two main clinical concerns in atherosclerosis. Organic nanoparticles have great potential in atherosclerotic imaging and treatment, showing superior biocompatibility, drug-loading capacity, and synthesis. This article illustrates the process of atherosclerosis onset and the key targeted cells, then systematically summarizes recent progress made in organic nanoparticle-based imaging of different types of targeted cells and therapeutic methods for atherosclerosis, including optical and acoustic-induced therapy, drug delivery, gene therapy, and immunotherapy. Finally, we discuss the major impediments that need to be addressed in future clinical practice. We believe this article will help readers to develop a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of organic nanoparticle-based atherosclerotic imaging and treatment, thus advancing further development of anti-atherosclerosis therapies.
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- Department of Cardiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Ningbo University, 247 Renmin Road, Jiangbei District, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province 315020, China,Authors to whom correspondence should be addressed:; ; and
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- Authors to whom correspondence should be addressed:; ; and
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- Authors to whom correspondence should be addressed:; ; and
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Hou X, Zhong D, Chen H, Gu Z, Gong Q, Ma X, Zhang H, Zhu H, Luo K. Recent advances in hyaluronic acid-based nanomedicines: Preparation and application in cancer therapy. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 292:119662. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.119662] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2022] [Revised: 05/06/2022] [Accepted: 05/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Cicha I, Priefer R, Severino P, Souto EB, Jain S. Biosensor-Integrated Drug Delivery Systems as New Materials for Biomedical Applications. Biomolecules 2022; 12:biom12091198. [PMID: 36139035 PMCID: PMC9496590 DOI: 10.3390/biom12091198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2022] [Revised: 08/19/2022] [Accepted: 08/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Biosensor-integrated drug delivery systems are innovative devices in the health area, enabling continuous monitoring and drug administration. The use of smart polymer, bioMEMS, and electrochemical sensors have been extensively studied for these systems, especially for chronic diseases such as diabetes mellitus, cancer and cardiovascular diseases as well as advances in regenerative medicine. Basically, the technology involves sensors designed for the continuous analysis of biological molecules followed by drug release in response to specific signals. The advantages include high sensitivity and fast drug release. In this work, the main advances of biosensor-integrated drug delivery systems as new biomedical materials to improve the patients’ quality of life with chronic diseases are discussed.
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- Iwona Cicha
- Cardiovascular Nanomedicine Unit, Section of Experimental Oncology and Nanomedicine, University Hospital, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, 91058 Erlangen, Germany
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- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Boston University, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Post-Graduation Program in Industrial Biotechnology, University of Tiradentes, Aracaju 49010-390, Sergipe, Brazil
- Institute of Technology and Research, University of Tiradentes, Aracaju 49010-390, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal
- REQUIMTE/UCIBIO, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal
- Correspondence: (E.B.S.); (S.J.)
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- Post-Graduation Program in Industrial Biotechnology, University of Tiradentes, Aracaju 49010-390, Sergipe, Brazil
- Correspondence: (E.B.S.); (S.J.)
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Hyaluronic acid-guided assembly of ceria nanozymes as plaque-targeting ROS scavengers for anti-atherosclerotic therapy. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 296:119940. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.119940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2022] [Revised: 07/28/2022] [Accepted: 07/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Cao Z, Yuan G, Zeng L, Bai L, Liu X, Wu M, Sun R, Chen Z, Jiang Y, Gao Q, Chen Y, Zhang Y, Pan Y, Wang J. Macrophage-Targeted Sonodynamic/Photothermal Synergistic Therapy for Preventing Atherosclerotic Plaque Progression Using CuS/TiO 2 Heterostructured Nanosheets. ACS NANO 2022; 16:10608-10622. [PMID: 35759554 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c02177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Sonodynamic therapy (SDT) and photothermal therapy (PTT) are two effective strategies for the treatment of atherosclerotic plaques. However, the low yield of reactive oxygen species (ROS) of conventional organic sonosensitizers and the low biosafety of hyperthermia limit the therapeutic efficacy of SDT and PTT. Herein, we report copper sulfide/titanium oxide heterostructure nanosheets modified with hyaluronic acid (HA) and PEG (HA-HNSs) for low-intensity sonodynamic and mild-photothermal synergistic therapy for early atherosclerotic plaques. CuS/TiO2 heterostructure nanosheets (HNSs) show high electron-hole separation efficiency and superior sonodynamic performance, because it has high surface energy crystal facets as well as a narrow band. Moreover, HNSs exhibit intense absorbance in the NIR-II region, which endows the nanosheets with excellent photothermal performance. With a further modification of HA, HA-HNSs can selectively target intraplaque proinflammatory macrophages through CD44-HA interaction. Because SDT reduces the expression of heat shock protein 90 and PTT facilitates the sonocatalytic process, the combination of SDT and PTT based on HA-HNSs could synergistically induce proinflammatory macrophage apoptosis. More importantly, the synergistic therapy prevents the progression of early atherosclerotic plaque by removing lesional macrophages and mitigating inflammation. Taken together, this work provides a macrophage-targeting sonodynamic/photothermal synergistic therapy, which is an effective translational clinical intervention for early atherosclerotic plaques.
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Xu H, Li S, Liu YS. Nanoparticles in the diagnosis and treatment of vascular aging and related diseases. Signal Transduct Target Ther 2022; 7:231. [PMID: 35817770 PMCID: PMC9272665 DOI: 10.1038/s41392-022-01082-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2022] [Revised: 06/23/2022] [Accepted: 06/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Aging-induced alternations of vasculature structures, phenotypes, and functions are key in the occurrence and development of vascular aging-related diseases. Multiple molecular and cellular events, such as oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, vascular inflammation, cellular senescence, and epigenetic alterations are highly associated with vascular aging physiopathology. Advances in nanoparticles and nanotechnology, which can realize sensitive diagnostic modalities, efficient medical treatment, and better prognosis as well as less adverse effects on non-target tissues, provide an amazing window in the field of vascular aging and related diseases. Throughout this review, we presented current knowledge on classification of nanoparticles and the relationship between vascular aging and related diseases. Importantly, we comprehensively summarized the potential of nanoparticles-based diagnostic and therapeutic techniques in vascular aging and related diseases, including cardiovascular diseases, cerebrovascular diseases, as well as chronic kidney diseases, and discussed the advantages and limitations of their clinical applications.
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- Hui Xu
- Department of Geriatrics, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, 410011, Changsha, Hunan, China.,Institute of Aging and Age-related Disease Research, Central South University, 410011, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, 410011, Changsha, Hunan, China.,Institute of Aging and Age-related Disease Research, Central South University, 410011, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, 410011, Changsha, Hunan, China. .,Institute of Aging and Age-related Disease Research, Central South University, 410011, Changsha, Hunan, China.
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Zhang S, Liu Y, Cao Y, Zhang S, Sun J, Wang Y, Song S, Zhang H. Targeting the Microenvironment of Vulnerable Atherosclerotic Plaques: An Emerging Diagnosis and Therapy Strategy for Atherosclerosis. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2110660. [PMID: 35238081 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202110660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2021] [Revised: 02/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Atherosclerosis is considered one of the primary causes of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Unpredictable rupture of the vulnerable atherosclerotic plaques triggers adverse cardiovascular events such as acute myocardial syndrome and even sudden cardiac death. Therefore, assessing the vulnerability of atherosclerotic plaques and early intervention are of significance in reducing CVD mortality. Nanomedicine possesses tremendous advantages in achieving the integration of the diagnosis and therapy of atherosclerotic plaques because of its magnetic, optical, thermal, and catalytic properties. Based on the pathological characteristics of vulnerable plaques, stimuli-responsive nanoplatforms and surface-functionalized nanoagents are designed and have drawn great attention for accomplishing the precise imaging and treatment of vulnerable atherosclerotic plaques due to their superior properties, such as high bioavailability, lesion-targeting specificity, on-demand cargo release, and low off-target damage. Here, the characteristics of vulnerable plaques are generalized, and some targeted strategies for boosting the accuracy of plaque vulnerability evaluation by imaging and the efficacy of plaque stabilization therapy (including antioxidant therapy, macrophage depletion therapy, regulation of lipid metabolism therapy, anti-inflammation therapy, etc.) are systematically summarized. In addition, existing challenges and prospects in this field are discussed, and it is believed to provide new thinking for the diagnosis and treatment of CVDs in the near future.
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- Shuai Zhang
- Department of Cardiovascular Center, The First Hospital of Jilin University, 71 Xinmin Street, Changchun, Jilin, 130021, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, Jilin, 130022, P. R. China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, 71 Ximin Street, Changchun, Jilin, 130021, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, Jilin, 130022, P. R. China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Center, The First Hospital of Jilin University, 71 Xinmin Street, Changchun, Jilin, 130021, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, Jilin, 130022, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, Jilin, 130022, P. R. China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, Jilin, 130022, P. R. China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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Hyaluronic acid-coated shikonin liposomes for the treatment of triple-negative breast cancer via targeting tumor cells and amplification of oxidative stress. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2022.103193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Song Y, Jing H, Vong LB, Wang J, Li N. Recent advances in targeted stimuli-responsive nano-based drug delivery systems combating atherosclerosis. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2021.10.055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Sun W, Xu Y, Yao Y, Yue J, Wu Z, Li H, Shen G, Liao Y, Wang H, Zhou W. Self-oxygenation mesoporous MnO2 nanoparticles with ultra-high drug loading capacity for targeted arteriosclerosis therapy. J Nanobiotechnology 2022; 20:88. [PMID: 35183183 PMCID: PMC8858544 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-022-01296-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2021] [Accepted: 02/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Atherosclerosis (AS) is a leading cause of vascular diseases that severely threats the human health due to the lack of efficient therapeutic methods. During the development and progress of AS, macrophages play critical roles, which are polarized into pro-inflammatory M1 phenotype to excrete abundant cytokines and overproduce reactive oxygen species (ROS), and take up excess amount of lipid to form foam cells. In this work, we developed a MnO2-based nanomedicine to re-educate macrophages for targeting AS therapy. The MnO2 was one-pot synthesized under mild condition, showing intrinsic catalase-mimic activity for self-oxygenation by using endogenous H2O2 as substrate. Moreover, the mesoporous structure as well as the abundant metal coordination sites in MnO2 structure facilitated the loading of an anti-AS drug of curcumin (Cur), achieving extraordinarily high drug loading capacity of 54%. Cur displayed a broad spectrum of anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory capabilities to repolarize M1 macrophages into M2 phenotype, and the catalytic MnO2 recovered the function of lipid efflux transporter to remove lipid from cells by suppressing HIF-1α. Collectively, the nanocarrier and the payload drug functioned as an all-active nanoplatform to synergistically alleviate the syndromes of AS. In ApoE−/− mice model, the nanosystem could significantly prolong the circulation half-life of Cur by sixfold, and enhance drug accumulation in atherosclerotic lesion by 3.5-fold after intravenous injection by virtue of surface hyaluronic acid (HA) modification. As a result, a robust anti-AS efficacy was achieved as evidenced by the decrease of atherosclerotic lesion, plaque area, lipid level.
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Liu H, Pietersz G, Peter K, Wang X. Nanobiotechnology approaches for cardiovascular diseases: site-specific targeting of drugs and nanoparticles for atherothrombosis. J Nanobiotechnology 2022; 20:75. [PMID: 35135581 PMCID: PMC8822797 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-022-01279-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2021] [Accepted: 01/21/2022] [Indexed: 02/18/2023] Open
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Atherosclerosis and atherothrombosis, the major contributors to cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), represent the leading cause of death worldwide. Current pharmacological therapies have been associated with side effects or are insufficient at halting atherosclerotic progression effectively. Pioneering work harnessing the passive diffusion or endocytosis properties of nanoparticles and advanced biotechnologies in creating recombinant proteins for site-specific delivery have been utilized to overcome these limitations. Since CVDs are complex diseases, the most challenging aspect of developing site-specific therapies is the identification of an individual and unique antigenic epitope that is only expressed in lesions or diseased areas. This review focuses on the pathological mechanism of atherothrombosis and discusses the unique targets that are important during disease progression. We review recent advances in site-specific therapy using novel targeted drug-delivery and nanoparticle-carrier systems. Furthermore, we explore the limitations and future perspectives of site-specific therapy for CVDs.
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- Haikun Liu
- Molecular Imaging and Theranostics Laboratory, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, 75 Commercial Road, Melbourne, VIC, 3004, Australia
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- Atherothrombosis and Vascular Biology Laboratory, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.,Burnet Institute, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.,Department of Cardiometabolic Health, University of Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Atherothrombosis and Vascular Biology Laboratory, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.,Department of Cardiometabolic Health, University of Melbourne, VIC, Australia.,Department of Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.,La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science, La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Molecular Imaging and Theranostics Laboratory, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, 75 Commercial Road, Melbourne, VIC, 3004, Australia. .,Atherothrombosis and Vascular Biology Laboratory, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, VIC, Australia. .,Department of Cardiometabolic Health, University of Melbourne, VIC, Australia. .,Department of Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia. .,La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science, La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
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Liu S, Zhao Y, Shen M, Hao Y, Wu X, Yao Y, Li Y, Yang Q. Hyaluronic acid targeted and pH-responsive multifunctional nanoparticles for chemo-photothermal synergistic therapy of atherosclerosis. J Mater Chem B 2022; 10:562-570. [PMID: 34982089 DOI: 10.1039/d1tb02000e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Atherosclerosis is a global disease with an extremely high morbidity and fatality rate, so it is necessary to develop effective treatments to reduce its impact. In this work, we successfully prepared a multifunctional drug-loaded nano-delivery system with pH-responsive, CD44-targeted, and chemical-photothermal synergistic treatment. Dendritic mesoporous silica nanoparticles capped with copper sulfide (CuS) were synthesized via an oil-water biphase stratification reaction system; these served as the carrier material and encapsulated the anticoagulant drug heparin (Hep). The pH-sensitive Schiff base bond was used as a gatekeeper and targeting agent to modify hyaluronic acid (HA) on the surface of the nanocarrier. HA coating endowed the nanocomposite with the ability to respond to pH and target CD44-positive inflammatory macrophages. Based on this multifunctional nanocomposite, we achieved precise drug delivery, controlled drug release, and chemical-photothermal synergistic treatment of atherosclerosis. The in vitro drug release results showed that the nanocarriers exhibited excellent drug-controlled release properties, and could release drugs in the weakly acidic microenvironment of atherosclerotic inflammation. Cytotoxicity and cell uptake experiments indicated that nanocarriers had low cytotoxicity against RAW 264.7 cells. Modification of HA to nanocarriers can be effectively internalized by RAW 264.7 cells stimulated by lipopolysaccharide (LPS). Combining CuS photothermal treatment with anti-atherosclerosis chemotherapy showed better effects than single treatment in vitro and in vivo. In summary, our research proved that H-CuS@DMSN-NC-HA has broad application prospects in anti-atherosclerosis.
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- Shun Liu
- College of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of High Performance Plastics, Ministry of Education, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China.
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- China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130031, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of High Performance Plastics, Ministry of Education, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China.
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- Department of Polymer Science, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- College of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of High Performance Plastics, Ministry of Education, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China.
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- College of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of High Performance Plastics, Ministry of Education, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China.
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China.,Key Laboratory of Lymphatic Surgery Jilin Province, Engineering Laboratory of Lymphatic Surgery Jilin Province, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130031, P. R. China
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The extracellular matrix (ECM) is critical for all aspects of vascular pathobiology. In vascular disease the balance of its structural components is shifted. In atherosclerotic plaques there is in fact a dynamic battle between stabilizing and proinflammatory responses. This review explores the most recent strides that have been made to detail the active role of the ECM - and its main binding partners - in driving atherosclerotic plaque development and destabilization. RECENT FINDINGS Proteoglycans-glycosaminoglycans (PGs-GAGs) synthesis and remodelling, as well as elastin synthesis, cross-linking, degradation and its elastokines potentially affect disease progression, providing multiple steps for potential therapeutic intervention and diagnostic targeted imaging. Of note, GAGs biosynthetic enzymes modulate the phenotype of vascular resident and infiltrating cells. In addition, while plaque collagen structure exerts very palpable effects on its immediate surroundings, a new role for collagen is also emerging on a more systemic level as a biomarker for cardiovascular disease as well as a target for selective drug-delivery. SUMMARY The importance of studying the ECM in atherosclerosis is more and more acknowledged and various systems are being developed to visualize, target and mimic it.
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- Chrysostomi Gialeli
- Department of Clinical Sciences Malmö, Lund University, Clinical Research Center, Malmö
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- Department of Clinical Sciences Malmö, Lund University, Clinical Research Center, Malmö
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- Department of Clinical Sciences Malmö, Lund University, Clinical Research Center, Malmö
- Department of Cardiology, Malmö, Skåne University Hospital, Lund University, Sweden
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Ji H, Peng R, Jin L, Ma J, Yang Q, Sun D, Wu W. Recent Advances in ROS-Sensitive Nano-Formulations for Atherosclerosis Applications. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:1452. [PMID: 34575528 PMCID: PMC8468237 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13091452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2021] [Revised: 09/01/2021] [Accepted: 09/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Over the past decade, ROS-sensitive formulations have been widely used in atherosclerosis applications such as ROS scavenging, drug delivery, gene delivery, and imaging. The intensified interest in ROS-sensitive formulations is attributed to their unique self-adaptive properties, involving the main molecular mechanisms of solubility switch and degradation under the pathological ROS differences in atherosclerosis. This review outlines the advances in the use of ROS-sensitive formulations in atherosclerosis applications during the past decade, especially highlighting the general design requirements in relation to biomedical functional performance.
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- Hao Ji
- Institute of Life Sciences & Engineering Laboratory of Zhejiang Province for Pharmaceutical Development of Growth Factors, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, China; (H.J.); (R.P.); (L.J.); (J.M.)
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- Institute of Life Sciences & Engineering Laboratory of Zhejiang Province for Pharmaceutical Development of Growth Factors, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, China; (H.J.); (R.P.); (L.J.); (J.M.)
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- Institute of Life Sciences & Engineering Laboratory of Zhejiang Province for Pharmaceutical Development of Growth Factors, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, China; (H.J.); (R.P.); (L.J.); (J.M.)
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- Institute of Life Sciences & Engineering Laboratory of Zhejiang Province for Pharmaceutical Development of Growth Factors, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, China; (H.J.); (R.P.); (L.J.); (J.M.)
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- Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou 325000, China;
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- Institute of Life Sciences & Engineering Laboratory of Zhejiang Province for Pharmaceutical Development of Growth Factors, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, China; (H.J.); (R.P.); (L.J.); (J.M.)
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- Institute of Life Sciences & Engineering Laboratory of Zhejiang Province for Pharmaceutical Development of Growth Factors, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, China; (H.J.); (R.P.); (L.J.); (J.M.)
- Key Laboratory for Biorheological Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, State and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Vascular Implants, Bioengineering College of Chongqing University, Chongqing 400030, China
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Rumanti AP, Maruf A, Liu H, Ge S, Lei D, Wang G. Engineered bioresponsive nanotherapeutics: recent advances in the treatment of atherosclerosis and ischemic-related disease. J Mater Chem B 2021; 9:4804-4825. [PMID: 34085084 DOI: 10.1039/d1tb00330e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Biological stimuli that are present during the pathogenesis of disease have gained considerable interest as a critical element for the design of smart drug delivery systems. Recently, the utilization of biological stimuli-responsive (bioresponsive) nanotheranostic agents to treat atherosclerosis and ischemic-related diseases has demonstrated significant outcomes in preclinical studies. Those diseases share similar hallmarks, including high levels of endogenous reactive oxygen species (ROS), low pH, and high enzyme activity. Interestingly, other relevant biological stimuli such as shear stress, cholesterol, and glutathione have recently been explored as internal stimuli to trigger drug release and some particular actions. In addition, a number of strategies can be proposed to enhance their targeting efficiency, diagnostic properties, and efficacy rate. This review discusses recent advancements in the preclinical studies of bioresponsive nanotherapeutics as diagnostic and therapeutic agents against atherosclerosis and ischemic-related diseases as well as some potential strategies to overcome the current limitations.
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- Ayu Pratiwi Rumanti
- Key Laboratory for Biorheological Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, State and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Vascular Implants, Bioengineering College, Faculty of Medicine, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400030, China.
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Chen Q, Luo R, Han X, Zhang J, He Y, Qi S, Pu X, Nie W, Dong L, Xu H, Liu F, Lin M, Zhong H, Fu C, Gao F. Entrapment of Macrophage-Target Nanoparticles by Yeast Microparticles for Rhein Delivery in Ulcerative Colitis Treatment. Biomacromolecules 2021; 22:2754-2767. [PMID: 34019390 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.1c00425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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In this study, we developed an advanced colitis-targeted nanoparticles (NPs)-into-yeast cell wall microparticles (YPs) drug delivery system for ulcerative colitis (UC) therapy. In brief, YPs entrap hyaluronic acid (HA), and polyethylenimine (PEI) modified rhein (RH)-loaded ovalbumin NPs (HA/PEI-RH NPs) to form HA/PEI-RH NYPs. YPs can make HA/PEI-RH NPs pass through gastric environment stably and be degraded by β-glucanase to promote drug release from HA/PEI-RH NYPs in the colon. Cellular uptake evaluation confirmed that HA/PEI-RH NPs could specifically target and enhance the uptake rate via HA ligands. In biodistribution studies, HA/PEI-RH NYPs were able to efficiently accumulate in the inflammed colon in mice. In vivo experiments revealed that the HA/PEI-RH NYPs could significantly alleviate inflammation by inhibiting the TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB signaling pathway. Therefore, HA/PEI-RH NYPs have advantages of good gastric stability, β-glucanase-sensitive release ability, macrophage-targeted ability, and anti-UC effects. These advantages indicate YPs-entrapped multifunctional NPs are a promising oral drug delivery system for UC therapy.
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- Qiyan Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Pharmacy School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611130, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Pharmacy School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611130, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Pharmacy School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611130, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Pharmacy School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611130, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Pharmacy School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611130, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Pharmacy School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611130, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Pharmacy School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611130, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Pharmacy School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611130, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Pharmacy School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611130, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Pharmacy School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611130, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Pharmacy School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611130, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Pharmacy School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611130, China.,Sichuan Provincial Acupuncture School, Chengdu 611731, China
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- Sichuan Vocational College of Health and Rehabilitation, Zigong 643000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Pharmacy School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611130, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Pharmacy School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611130, China
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Wang H, Jia D, Yuan D, Yin X, Yuan F, Wang F, Shi W, Li H, Zhu LM, Fan Q. Dimeric Her2-specific affibody mediated cisplatin-loaded nanoparticles for tumor enhanced chemo-radiotherapy. J Nanobiotechnology 2021; 19:138. [PMID: 33985511 PMCID: PMC8120847 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-021-00885-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2021] [Accepted: 05/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Solid tumor hypoxic conditions prevent the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and the formation of DNA double-strand breaks (DSBs) induced by ionizing radiation, which ultimately contributes to radiotherapy (RT) resistance. Recently, there have been significant technical advances in nanomedicine to reduce hypoxia by facilitating in situ O2 production, which in turn serves as a "radiosensitizer" to increase the sensitivity of tumor cells to ionizing radiation. However, off-target damage to the tumor-surrounding healthy tissue by high-energy radiation is often unavoidable, and tumor cells that are further away from the focal point of ionizing radiation may avoid damage. Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop an intelligent targeted nanoplatform to enable precise enhanced RT-induced DNA damage and combined therapy. RESULTS Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (Her2)-specific dimeric affibody (ZHer2) mediated cisplatin-loaded mesoporous polydopamine/MnO2/polydopamine nanoparticles (Pt@mPDA/MnO2/PDA-ZHer2 NPs) for MRI and enhanced chemo-radiotherapy of Her2-positive ovarian tumors is reported. These NPs are biodegradable under a simulated tumor microenvironment, resulting in accelerated cisplatin release, as well as localized production of O2. ZHer2, produced using the E. coli expression system, endowed NPs with Her2-dependent binding ability in Her2-positive SKOV-3 cells. An in vivo MRI revealed obvious T1 contrast enhancement at the tumor site. Moreover, these NPs achieved efficient tumor homing and penetration via the efficient internalization and penetrability of ZHer2. These NPs exhibited excellent inhibition of tumor growth with X-ray irradiation. An immunofluorescence assay showed that these NPs significantly reduced the expression of HIF-1α and improved ROS levels, resulting in radiosensitization. CONCLUSIONS The nanocarriers described in the present study integrated Her2 targeting, diagnosis and RT sensitization into a single platform, thus providing a novel approach for translational tumor theranostics.
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Affiliation(s)
- Haijun Wang
- Department of Pharmacy, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, 250117, China.,School of Life Sciences, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Taian, 271016, China
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- Laboratory of Drug Discovery and Design, School of Pharmacy, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, 252000, China
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- Department of Digestive Oncology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, 250117, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Taian, 271016, China
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- Joint Laboratory for Translational Medicine Research, Liaocheng People's Hospital, Liaocheng, 252000, China
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- Laboratory of Drug Discovery and Design, School of Pharmacy, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, 252000, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, 250117, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, 250117, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, China.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, 250117, China.
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