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Rahman A, Roy KJ, Deb GK, Ha T, Rahman S, Aktar MK, Ali MI, Kafi MA, Choi JW. Nano-Enabled Antivirals for Overcoming Antibody Escaped Mutations Based SARS-CoV-2 Waves. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:13130. [PMID: 37685938 PMCID: PMC10488153 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241713130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2023] [Revised: 08/11/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
Abstract
This review discusses receptor-binding domain (RBD) mutations related to the emergence of various SARS-CoV-2 variants, which have been highlighted as a major cause of repetitive clinical waves of COVID-19. Our perusal of the literature reveals that most variants were able to escape neutralizing antibodies developed after immunization or natural exposure, pointing to the need for a sustainable technological solution to overcome this crisis. This review, therefore, focuses on nanotechnology and the development of antiviral nanomaterials with physical antagonistic features of viral replication checkpoints as such a solution. Our detailed discussion of SARS-CoV-2 replication and pathogenesis highlights four distinct checkpoints, the S protein (ACE2 receptor coupling), the RBD motif (ACE2 receptor coupling), ACE2 coupling, and the S protein cleavage site, as targets for the development of nano-enabled solutions that, for example, prevent viral attachment and fusion with the host cell by either blocking viral RBD/spike proteins or cellular ACE2 receptors. As proof of this concept, we highlight applications of several nanomaterials, such as metal and metal oxide nanoparticles, carbon-based nanoparticles, carbon nanotubes, fullerene, carbon dots, quantum dots, polymeric nanoparticles, lipid-based, polymer-based, lipid-polymer hybrid-based, surface-modified nanoparticles that have already been employed to control viral infections. These nanoparticles were developed to inhibit receptor-mediated host-virus attachments and cell fusion, the uncoating of the virus, viral gene expression, protein synthesis, the assembly of progeny viral particles, and the release of the virion. Moreover, nanomaterials have been used as antiviral drug carriers and vaccines, and nano-enabled sensors have already been shown to enable fast, sensitive, and label-free real-time diagnosis of viral infections. Nano-biosensors could, therefore, also be useful in the remote testing and tracking of patients, while nanocarriers probed with target tissue could facilitate the targeted delivery of antiviral drugs to infected cells, tissues, organs, or systems while avoiding unwanted exposure of non-target tissues. Antiviral nanoparticles can also be applied to sanitizers, clothing, facemasks, and other personal protective equipment to minimize horizontal spread. We believe that the nanotechnology-enabled solutions described in this review will enable us to control repeated SAR-CoV-2 waves caused by antibody escape mutations.
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- Aminur Rahman
- Department of Microbiology and Hygiene, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh 2202, Bangladesh; (A.R.); (K.J.R.); (S.R.); (M.K.A.); (M.I.A.)
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- Department of Microbiology and Hygiene, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh 2202, Bangladesh; (A.R.); (K.J.R.); (S.R.); (M.K.A.); (M.I.A.)
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- Department of Biotechnology, Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute, Dhaka 1341, Bangladesh;
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Sogang University, 35 Baekbeom-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul 04107, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Microbiology and Hygiene, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh 2202, Bangladesh; (A.R.); (K.J.R.); (S.R.); (M.K.A.); (M.I.A.)
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- Department of Microbiology and Hygiene, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh 2202, Bangladesh; (A.R.); (K.J.R.); (S.R.); (M.K.A.); (M.I.A.)
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- Department of Microbiology and Hygiene, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh 2202, Bangladesh; (A.R.); (K.J.R.); (S.R.); (M.K.A.); (M.I.A.)
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- Department of Microbiology and Hygiene, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh 2202, Bangladesh; (A.R.); (K.J.R.); (S.R.); (M.K.A.); (M.I.A.)
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Sogang University, 35 Baekbeom-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul 04107, Republic of Korea;
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Sharifi E, Yousefiasl S, Trovato M, Sartorius R, Esmaeili Y, Goodarzi H, Ghomi M, Bigham A, Moghaddam FD, Heidarifard M, Pourmotabed S, Nazarzadeh Zare E, Paiva-Santos AC, Rabiee N, Wang X, Tay FR. Nanostructures for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of viral respiratory infections: from influenza virus to SARS-CoV-2 variants. J Nanobiotechnology 2023; 21:199. [PMID: 37344894 PMCID: PMC10283343 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-023-01938-8] [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: 12/21/2022] [Accepted: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/23/2023] Open
Abstract
Viruses are a major cause of mortality and socio-economic downfall despite the plethora of biopharmaceuticals designed for their eradication. Conventional antiviral therapies are often ineffective. Live-attenuated vaccines can pose a safety risk due to the possibility of pathogen reversion, whereas inactivated viral vaccines and subunit vaccines do not generate robust and sustained immune responses. Recent studies have demonstrated the potential of strategies that combine nanotechnology concepts with the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of viral infectious diseases. The present review provides a comprehensive introduction to the different strains of viruses involved in respiratory diseases and presents an overview of recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of viral infections based on nanotechnology concepts and applications. Discussions in diagnostic/therapeutic nanotechnology-based approaches will be focused on H1N1 influenza, respiratory syncytial virus, human parainfluenza virus type 3 infections, as well as COVID-19 infections caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus Delta variant and new emerging Omicron variant.
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- Esmaeel Sharifi
- Department of Tissue Engineering and Biomaterials, School of Advanced Medical Sciences and Technologies, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, 6517838736, Iran.
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- Dental Research Center, Dentistry Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology (IBBC), National Research Council (CNR), 80131, Naples, Italy
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology (IBBC), National Research Council (CNR), 80131, Naples, Italy
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- School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Biosensor Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, 8174673461, Iran
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- Centre de recherche, Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Départment d'Ophtalmologie, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- School of Chemistry, Damghan University, Damghan, 36716-45667, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering and Biomaterials, School of Advanced Medical Sciences and Technologies, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, 6517838736, Iran
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- Institute for Photonics and Nanotechnologies, National Research Council, Via Fosso del Cavaliere, 100, 00133, Rome, Italy
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- Centre de recherche, Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Départment d'Ophtalmologie, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, 6517838736, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Coimbra, University of Coimbra, 3000-548, Coimbra, Portugal
- Group of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Coimbra, University of Coimbra, 3000-548, Coimbra, Portugal
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- School of Engineering, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, 2109, Australia
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), 77 Cheongam-ro, Nam-gu, Pohang, Gyeongbuk, 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University Shanghai Medical College, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- The Graduate School, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, 30912, USA.
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Azharuddin M, Zhu GH, Sengupta A, Hinkula J, Slater NKH, Patra HK. Nano toolbox in immune modulation and nanovaccines. Trends Biotechnol 2022; 40:1195-1212. [PMID: 35450779 PMCID: PMC10439010 DOI: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2022.03.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2021] [Revised: 03/18/2022] [Accepted: 03/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Despite the great success of vaccines over two centuries, the conventional strategy is based on attenuated/altered microorganisms. However, this is not effective for all microbes and often fails to elicit a protective immune response, and sometimes poses unexpected safety risks. The expanding nano toolbox may overcome some of the roadblocks in vaccine development given the plethora of unique nanoparticle (NP)-based platforms that can successfully induce specific immune responses leading to exciting and novel solutions. Nanovaccines necessitate a thorough understanding of the immunostimulatory effect of these nanotools. We present a comprehensive description of strategies in which nanotools have been used to elicit an immune response and provide a perspective on how nanotechnology can lead to future personalized nanovaccines.
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- Mohammad Azharuddin
- Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences (BKV), Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences (BKV), Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences (BKV), Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- Department of Surgical Biotechnology, University College London, London, UK.
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Cordeiro AS, Patil-Sen Y, Shivkumar M, Patel R, Khedr A, Elsawy MA. Nanovaccine Delivery Approaches and Advanced Delivery Systems for the Prevention of Viral Infections: From Development to Clinical Application. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:2091. [PMID: 34959372 PMCID: PMC8707864 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13122091] [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: 11/11/2021] [Revised: 11/30/2021] [Accepted: 12/01/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Viral infections causing pandemics and chronic diseases are the main culprits implicated in devastating global clinical and socioeconomic impacts, as clearly manifested during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Immunoprophylaxis via mass immunisation with vaccines has been shown to be an efficient strategy to control such viral infections, with the successful and recently accelerated development of different types of vaccines, thanks to the advanced biotechnological techniques involved in the upstream and downstream processing of these products. However, there is still much work to be done for the improvement of efficacy and safety when it comes to the choice of delivery systems, formulations, dosage form and route of administration, which are not only crucial for immunisation effectiveness, but also for vaccine stability, dose frequency, patient convenience and logistics for mass immunisation. In this review, we discuss the main vaccine delivery systems and associated challenges, as well as the recent success in developing nanomaterials-based and advanced delivery systems to tackle these challenges. Manufacturing and regulatory requirements for the development of these systems for successful clinical and marketing authorisation were also considered. Here, we comprehensively review nanovaccines from development to clinical application, which will be relevant to vaccine developers, regulators, and clinicians.
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- Ana Sara Cordeiro
- Leicester Institute for Pharmaceutical Innovation, Leicester School of Pharmacy, De Montfort University, Leicester LE1 9BH, UK; (A.S.C.); (M.S.); (A.K.)
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- Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, National Health Service, Wigan WN6 0SZ, UK;
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- Leicester Institute for Pharmaceutical Innovation, Leicester School of Pharmacy, De Montfort University, Leicester LE1 9BH, UK; (A.S.C.); (M.S.); (A.K.)
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- School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Central Lancashire, Preston PR1 2HE, UK;
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- Leicester Institute for Pharmaceutical Innovation, Leicester School of Pharmacy, De Montfort University, Leicester LE1 9BH, UK; (A.S.C.); (M.S.); (A.K.)
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt
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- Leicester Institute for Pharmaceutical Innovation, Leicester School of Pharmacy, De Montfort University, Leicester LE1 9BH, UK; (A.S.C.); (M.S.); (A.K.)
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Durán-Lobato M, López-Estévez AM, Cordeiro AS, Dacoba TG, Crecente-Campo J, Torres D, Alonso MJ. Nanotechnologies for the delivery of biologicals: Historical perspective and current landscape. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2021; 176:113899. [PMID: 34314784 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2021.113899] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2021] [Revised: 07/05/2021] [Accepted: 07/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Biological macromolecule-based therapeutics irrupted in the pharmaceutical scene generating a great hope due to their outstanding specificity and potency. However, given their susceptibility to degradation and limited capacity to overcome biological barriers new delivery technologies had to be developed for them to reach their targets. This review aims at analyzing the historical seminal advances that shaped the development of the protein/peptide delivery field, along with the emerging technologies on the lead of the current landscape. Particularly, focus is made on technologies with a potential for transmucosal systemic delivery of protein/peptide drugs, followed by approaches for the delivery of antigens as new vaccination strategies, and formulations of biological drugs in oncology, with special emphasis on mAbs. Finally, a discussion of the key challenges the field is facing, along with an overview of prospective advances are provided.
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Magadán S, Mikelez-Alonso I, Borrego F, González-Fernández Á. Nanoparticles and trained immunity: Glimpse into the future. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2021; 175:113821. [PMID: 34087325 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2021.05.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2021] [Revised: 05/27/2021] [Accepted: 05/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Emerging evidences show that innate immune cells can display changes in their functional programs after infection or vaccination, which lead to immunomodulation (increased or reduced responsiveness) upon secondary activation to the same stimuli or even to a different one. Innate cells acquire features of immunological memory, nowadays using the new term of "trained immunity" or "innate immune memory", which is different from the specific memory immune response elicited by B and T lymphocytes. The review focused on the concept of trained immunity, mostly on myeloid cells. Special attention is dedicated to the pathogen recognition along the evolution (bacteria, plants, invertebrate and vertebrate animals), and to techniques used to study epigenetic reprogramming and metabolic rewiring. Nanomaterials can be recognized by immune cells offering a very promising way to learn about trained immunity. Nanomaterials could be modified in order to immunomodulate the responses ad hoc. Many therapeutic possibilities are opened, and they should be explored.
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The host immune system is highly compromised in case of viral infections and relapses are very common. The capacity of the virus to destroy the host cell by liberating its own DNA or RNA and replicating inside the host cell poses challenges in the development of antiviral therapeutics. In recent years, many new technologies have been explored for diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of viral infections. Nanotechnology has emerged as one of the most promising technologies on account of its ability to deal with viral diseases in an effective manner, addressing the limitations of traditional antiviral medicines. It has not only helped us to overcome problems related to solubility and toxicity of drugs, but also imparted unique properties to drugs, which in turn has increased their potency and selectivity toward viral cells against the host cells. The initial part of the paper focuses on some important proteins of influenza, Ebola, HIV, herpes, Zika, dengue, and corona virus and those of the host cells important for their entry and replication into the host cells. This is followed by different types of nanomaterials which have served as delivery vehicles for the antiviral drugs. It includes various lipid-based, polymer-based, lipid-polymer hybrid-based, carbon-based, inorganic metal-based, surface-modified, and stimuli-sensitive nanomaterials and their application in antiviral therapeutics. The authors also highlight newer promising treatment approaches like nanotraps, nanorobots, nanobubbles, nanofibers, nanodiamonds, nanovaccines, and mathematical modeling for the future. The paper has been updated with the recent developments in nanotechnology-based approaches in view of the ongoing pandemic of COVID-19.Graphical abstract.
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- Malobika Chakravarty
- Shobhaben Pratapbhai Patel School of Pharmacy and Technology Management, SVKM's NMIMS, V. L. Mehta Road, Vile Parle (W), Mumbai, 400056, India
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- Shobhaben Pratapbhai Patel School of Pharmacy and Technology Management, SVKM's NMIMS, V. L. Mehta Road, Vile Parle (W), Mumbai, 400056, India.
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Carboxymethyl-β-glucan/chitosan nanoparticles: new thermostable and efficient carriers for antigen delivery. Drug Deliv Transl Res 2021; 11:1689-1702. [PMID: 33797035 PMCID: PMC8015750 DOI: 10.1007/s13346-021-00968-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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In the last few decades, nanotechnology has emerged as an important tool aimed at enhancing the immune response against modern antigens. Nanocarriers designed specifically for this purpose have been shown to provide protection, stability, and controlled release properties to proteins, peptides, and polynucleotide-based antigens. Polysaccharides are particularly interesting biomaterials for the construction of these nanocarriers given their wide distribution among pathogens, which facilitates their recognition by antigen-presenting cells (APCs). In this work, we focused on an immunostimulant beta-glucan derivative, carboxymethyl-β-glucan, to prepare a novel nanocarrier in combination with chitosan. The resulting carboxymethyl-β-glucan/chitosan nanoparticles exhibited adequate physicochemical properties and an important protein association efficiency, with ovalbumin as a model compound. Moreover, thermostability was achieved through the optimization of a lyophilized form of the antigen-loaded nanoparticles, which remained stable for up to 1 month at 40 ºC. Biodistribution studies in mice showed an efficient drainage of the nanoparticles to the nearest lymph node following subcutaneous injection, and a significant co-localization with dendritic cells. Additionally, subcutaneous immunization of mice with a single dose of the ovalbumin-loaded nanoparticles led to induced T cell proliferation and antibody responses, comparable to those achieved with alum-adsorbed ovalbumin. These results illustrate the potential of these novel nanocarriers in vaccination.
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Simón-Vázquez R, Peleteiro M, González-Fernández Á. Polymeric nanostructure vaccines: applications and challenges. Expert Opin Drug Deliv 2020; 17:1007-1023. [PMID: 32476491 DOI: 10.1080/17425247.2020.1776259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The use of biocompatible polymers, from natural or synthetic sources, opened the door for a new era in vaccine research. These polymers offer the possibility to develop nanostructured antigen carriers that can be easily internalized by antigen-presenting cells, due to their nanometric size. Besides, the incorporation of an adjuvant allows increasing and modulating the immune response for both, polymers with or without self-adjuvant properties. AREAS COVERED The historical background and the state-of-the-art in the use of polymers as antigen carriers are addressed in the first part of this review. Then, an overview of the immunology of vaccination is provided. Finally, the main advances in the field, based on the prototypes that are licensed or undergoing clinical trials, but also the challenges that limit the translation of many polymer-based nanostructure vaccines with promising preclinical results, are discussed. EXPERT OPINION Polymeric nanostructured vaccines have a great potential in modern vaccinology. However, the translation into the market is hampered due to several limitations. Studies on correlates of protection to provide suitable biomarkers, new and better methods of synthesis to produce more reproducible nanovaccines, a deeper knowledge in the immune system and in the physiopathology of the infectious diseases will surely improve and boost the field in the next years.
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- Rosana Simón-Vázquez
- Immunology Group, Centro de Investigaciones Biomédicas, CINBIO, Universidade de Vigo, Campus Universitario Lagoas Marcosende , Vigo, Spain.,Instituto De Investigación Sanitaria Galicia Sur (IIS-GS), Hospital Álvaro Cunqueiro, Estrada Clara Campoamor , Vigo, Pontevedra, Spain
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- Instituto De Investigación Sanitaria Galicia Sur (IIS-GS), Hospital Álvaro Cunqueiro, Estrada Clara Campoamor , Vigo, Pontevedra, Spain.,Flow Cytometry Core Facility, CINBIO, Universidade de Vigo, Campus Universitario Lagoas Marcosende, Vigo, Spain
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- Immunology Group, Centro de Investigaciones Biomédicas, CINBIO, Universidade de Vigo, Campus Universitario Lagoas Marcosende , Vigo, Spain.,Instituto De Investigación Sanitaria Galicia Sur (IIS-GS), Hospital Álvaro Cunqueiro, Estrada Clara Campoamor , Vigo, Pontevedra, Spain
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Diego-González L, Crecente-Campo J, Paul MJ, Singh M, Reljic R, Alonso MJ, González-Fernández Á, Simón-Vázquez R. Design of Polymeric Nanocapsules for Intranasal Vaccination against Mycobacterium Tuberculosis: Influence of the Polymeric Shell and Antigen Positioning. Pharmaceutics 2020; 12:E489. [PMID: 32481601 PMCID: PMC7355676 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics12060489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2020] [Revised: 05/26/2020] [Accepted: 05/26/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Tuberculosis (TB) is the leading cause of death from a single infectious microorganism and Bacillus Calmette Guerin (BCG), the only authorized vaccine, does not confer protection against pulmonary TB. Based on the hypothesis that mucosal protection could help to prevent the infection at the site of entrance, the objective of this work was to develop an intranasal vaccine against Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), the microorganism that causes TB. Our approach consisted of the use of polymeric nanocapsules (NCs) with an oily core and a polymer shell made of chitosan (CS) or inulin/polyarginine (INU/pArg). The immunostimulant Imiquimod, a Toll-like receptor-7 (TLR-7) agonist, was encapsulated in the oily core and a fusion protein, formed by two antigens of Mtb, was absorbed either onto the NC surface (CS:Ag and INU:pArg:Ag) or between two polymer layers (INU:Ag:pArg) in order to assess the influence of the antigen positioning on the immune response. Although CS NCs were more immunostimulant than the INU/pArg NCs in vitro, the in vivo experiments showed that INU:pArg:Ag NCs were the only prototype inducing an adequate immunoglobulin A (IgA) response. Moreover, a previous immunization with BCG increased the immune response for CS NCs but, conversely, decreased for INU/pArg NCs. Further optimization of the antigen and the vaccination regime could provide an efficacious vaccine, using the INU:pArg:Ag NC prototype as nanocarrier.
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- Lara Diego-González
- Inmunología, Centro de Investigaciones Biomédicas, CINBIO, Universidade de Vigo, Campus Universitario Lagoas Marcosende, 36310 Vigo, Spain; (L.D.-G.); (Á.G.-F.)
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Galicia Sur (IIS-GS), SERGAS-UVIGO, Estrada de Clara Campoamor, 341, 36312 Vigo, PO, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmacy, Campus Vida, Center for Research in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases (CIMUS), IDIS Research Institute, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain;
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- Institute for Infection and Immunity, St George’s Medical School, London SW17 0RE, UK; (M.J.P.); (R.R.)
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- Institute for Infection and Immunity, St George’s Medical School, London SW17 0RE, UK; (M.J.P.); (R.R.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmacy, Campus Vida, Center for Research in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases (CIMUS), IDIS Research Institute, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain;
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- Inmunología, Centro de Investigaciones Biomédicas, CINBIO, Universidade de Vigo, Campus Universitario Lagoas Marcosende, 36310 Vigo, Spain; (L.D.-G.); (Á.G.-F.)
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Galicia Sur (IIS-GS), SERGAS-UVIGO, Estrada de Clara Campoamor, 341, 36312 Vigo, PO, Spain
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- Inmunología, Centro de Investigaciones Biomédicas, CINBIO, Universidade de Vigo, Campus Universitario Lagoas Marcosende, 36310 Vigo, Spain; (L.D.-G.); (Á.G.-F.)
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Galicia Sur (IIS-GS), SERGAS-UVIGO, Estrada de Clara Campoamor, 341, 36312 Vigo, PO, Spain
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Chen Q, Bao Y, Burner D, Kaushal S, Zhang Y, Mendoza T, Bouvet M, Ozkan C, Minev B, Ma W. Tumor growth inhibition by mSTEAP peptide nanovaccine inducing augmented CD8 + T cell immune responses. Drug Deliv Transl Res 2020; 9:1095-1105. [PMID: 31228097 DOI: 10.1007/s13346-019-00652-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Poly(lactic-co-glycolic) acid (PLGA) has been successfully used in drug delivery and biomaterial applications, but very little attention has been directed towards the potential in vivo effects of peptide-loaded PLGA nanoparticles (NPs), specifically the potency of intravenous (IV) STEAP peptide-loaded PLGA-NP (nanovaccine) dosing and whether STEAP-specific CD8+ T cells directly play a key role in tumor inhibition. To address these concerns, syngeneic prostate cancer mouse models were established and treated with either mSTEAP peptide emulsified in incomplete Freund's adjuvant (IFA) via subcutaneous (SC) injection or mSTEAP peptide nanovaccine containing the same amount of peptide via IV or SC injection. Meanwhile, mice were treated with either CD8b mAb followed by nanovaccine treatment, free mSTEAP peptide, or empty PLGA-NPs. Immune responses in these mice were examined using cytotoxicity assays at 14 days after treatment. Tumor size and survival in various treatment groups were measured and monitored. The results demonstrated that mSTEAP peptide nanovaccine resulted in tumor inhibition by eliciting a significantly stronger CD8+ T cell immune response when compared with the controls. Moreover, the survival periods of mice treated with mSTEAP nanovaccine were significantly longer than those of mice treated with mSTEAP peptide emulsified in IFA or the treatment controls. Additionally, it was observed that the peptide nanovaccine was mainly distributed in the mouse liver and lungs after IV injection. These findings suggest that the peptide nanovaccine is a promising immunotherapeutic approach and offers a new opportunity for prostate cancer therapies.
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- Qiuqiang Chen
- Key Laboratory for Translational Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Huzhou University School of Medicine, Huzhou, 313000, Zhejiang, China
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Huzhou University School of Medicine, Huzhou, 313000, Zhejiang, China
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- Key Laboratory for Translational Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Huzhou University School of Medicine, Huzhou, 313000, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Medicine and Moores Cancer Center, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA
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- Department of Medicine and Moores Cancer Center, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of California Riverside, Riverside, CA, 92521, USA
- Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, School of Engineering, RMIT University, Melbourne, Victoria, 3083, Australia
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- Department of Medicine and Moores Cancer Center, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA
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- Department of Medicine and Moores Cancer Center, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of California Riverside, Riverside, CA, 92521, USA
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- Department of Medicine and Moores Cancer Center, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA.
- Calidi Biotherapeutics, San Diego, CA, 92121, USA.
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Huzhou University School of Medicine, Huzhou, 313000, Zhejiang, China.
- Department of Medicine and Moores Cancer Center, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA.
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Crecente-Campo J, Virgilio T, Morone D, Calviño-Sampedro C, Fernández-Mariño I, Olivera A, Varela-Calvino R, González SF, Alonso MJ. Design of polymeric nanocapsules to improve their lympho-targeting capacity. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2019; 14:3013-3033. [PMID: 31696773 DOI: 10.2217/nnm-2019-0206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Aim: To design lympho-targeted nanocarriers with the capacity to enhance the activity of associated drugs/antigens whose target is within the lymphatic system. Materials & methods: Inulin (INU)-based nanocapsules (NCs), negatively charged and positively charged chitosan NCs were prepared by the solvent displacement techniques. The NCs were produced in two sizes: small (70 nm) and medium (170-250 nm). Results: In vitro results indicated that small NCs interacted more efficiently with dendritic cells than the larger ones. The study of the NCs biodistribution in mice, using 3D reconstruction of the popliteal lymph node, showed that small INU NCs have the greatest access and uniform accumulation in different subsets of resident immune cells. Conclusion: Small and negatively charged INU NCs have a potential as lympho-targeted antigen/drug nanocarriers.
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- José Crecente-Campo
- Center for Research in Molecular Medicine & Chronic Diseases (CIMUS), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), School of Pharmacy, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Campus Vida, 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Institute for Research in Biomedicine, Università della Svizzera Italiana, via Vincenzo Vela 6, 6500 Bellinzona, Switzerland.,Graduate School of Cellular and Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Bern, 3012 Bern, Switzerland
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- Institute for Research in Biomedicine, Università della Svizzera Italiana, via Vincenzo Vela 6, 6500 Bellinzona, Switzerland
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- Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, School of Pharmacy, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Campus Vida s/n, 15782 Santiago, A Coruña, Spain
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- Center for Research in Molecular Medicine & Chronic Diseases (CIMUS), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), School of Pharmacy, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Campus Vida, 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Center for Research in Molecular Medicine & Chronic Diseases (CIMUS), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), School of Pharmacy, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Campus Vida, 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, School of Pharmacy, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Campus Vida s/n, 15782 Santiago, A Coruña, Spain
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- Institute for Research in Biomedicine, Università della Svizzera Italiana, via Vincenzo Vela 6, 6500 Bellinzona, Switzerland
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- Center for Research in Molecular Medicine & Chronic Diseases (CIMUS), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), School of Pharmacy, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Campus Vida, 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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Design and Characterization of Chitosan Nanoformulations for the Delivery of Antifungal Agents. Int J Mol Sci 2019; 20:ijms20153686. [PMID: 31357647 PMCID: PMC6695956 DOI: 10.3390/ijms20153686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2019] [Revised: 07/25/2019] [Accepted: 07/25/2019] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Among different Candida species triggering vaginal candidiasis, Candida albicans is the most predominant yeast. It is commonly treated using azole drugs such as Tioconazole (TIO) and Econazole (ECO). However, their low water solubility may affect their therapeutic efficiency. Therefore, the aim of this research was to produce a novel chitosan nanocapsule based delivery system comprising of TIO or ECO and to study their suitability in vaginal application. These systems were characterized by their physicochemical properties, encapsulation efficiency, in vitro release, storage stability, cytotoxicity, and in vitro biological activity. Both nanocapsules loaded with TIO (average hydrodynamic size of 146.8 ± 0.8 nm, zeta potential of +24.7 ± 1.1 mV) or ECO (average hydrodynamic size of 127.1 ± 1.5 nm, zeta potential of +33.0 ± 1.0 mV) showed excellent association efficiency (99% for TIO and 87% for ECO). The analysis of size, polydispersity index, and zeta potential of the systems at 4, 25, and 37 °C (over a period of two months) showed the stability of the systems. Finally, the developed nanosystems presented fungicidal activity against C. albicans at non-toxic concentrations (studied on model human skin cells). The results obtained from this study are the first step in the development of a pharmaceutical dosage form suitable for the treatment of vaginal candidiasis.
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Dacoba T, Omange RW, Li H, Crecente-Campo J, Luo M, Alonso MJ. Polysaccharide Nanoparticles Can Efficiently Modulate the Immune Response against an HIV Peptide Antigen. ACS NANO 2019; 13:4947-4959. [PMID: 30964270 PMCID: PMC6607401 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.8b07662] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2018] [Accepted: 04/08/2019] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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The development of an effective HIV vaccine continues to be a major health challenge since, so far, only the RV144 trial has demonstrated a modest clinical efficacy. Recently, the targeting of the 12 highly conserved protease cleavage sites (PCS1-12) has been presented as a strategy seeking to hamper the maturation and infectivity of HIV. To pursue this line of research, and because peptide antigens have low immunogenicity, we have included these peptides in engineered nanoparticles, aiming at overcoming this limitation. More specifically, we investigated whether the covalent attachment of a PCS peptide (PCS5) to polysaccharide-based nanoparticles, and their coadministration with polyinosinic:polycytidylic acid (poly(I:C)), improved the generated immune response. To this end, PCS5 was first conjugated to two different polysaccharides (chitosan and hyaluronic acid) through either a stable or a cleavable bond and then associated with an oppositely charged polymer (dextran sulfate and chitosan) and poly(I:C) to form the nanoparticles. Nanoparticles associating PCS5 by ionic interactions were used in this study as the control formulation. In vivo, all nanosystems elicited high anti-PCS5 antibodies. Nanoparticles containing PCS5 conjugated and poly(I:C) seemed to induce the strongest activation of antigen-presenting cells. Interestingly, T cell activation presented different kinetics depending on the prototype. These findings show that both the nanoparticle composition and the conjugation of the HIV peptide antigen may play an important role in the generation of humoral and cellular responses.
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- Tamara
G. Dacoba
- Center
for Research in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases (CIMUS), Campus
Vida, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela 15782, Spain
- Department
of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, School of
Pharmacy, Campus Vida, Universidade de Santiago
de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela 15782, Spain
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- Department
of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0J9, Canada
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- Department
of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0J9, Canada
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- Center
for Research in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases (CIMUS), Campus
Vida, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela 15782, Spain
- Department
of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, School of
Pharmacy, Campus Vida, Universidade de Santiago
de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela 15782, Spain
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- Department
of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0J9, Canada
- National
Microbiology Laboratory, Public Health Agency
of Canada, Winnipeg, MB R3E 3L5, Canada
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- Center
for Research in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases (CIMUS), Campus
Vida, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela 15782, Spain
- Department
of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, School of
Pharmacy, Campus Vida, Universidade de Santiago
de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela 15782, Spain
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Cordeiro AS, Crecente-Campo J, Bouzo BL, González SF, de la Fuente M, Alonso MJ. Engineering polymeric nanocapsules for an efficient drainage and biodistribution in the lymphatic system. J Drug Target 2019; 27:646-658. [DOI: 10.1080/1061186x.2018.1561886] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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- Ana Sara Cordeiro
- Center for Research in Molecular Medicine & Chronic Diseases (CIMUS) Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), School of Pharmacy, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Campus Vida, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Center for Research in Molecular Medicine & Chronic Diseases (CIMUS) Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), School of Pharmacy, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Campus Vida, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Center for Research in Molecular Medicine & Chronic Diseases (CIMUS) Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), School of Pharmacy, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Campus Vida, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Nano-Oncology Unit, Translational Medical Oncology Group, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Clinical University Hospital of Santiago de Compostela (CHUS), CIBERONC, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Institute for Research in Biomedicine, Università della Svizzera Italiana, Bellinzona, Switzerland
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- Nano-Oncology Unit, Translational Medical Oncology Group, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Clinical University Hospital of Santiago de Compostela (CHUS), CIBERONC, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Center for Research in Molecular Medicine & Chronic Diseases (CIMUS) Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), School of Pharmacy, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Campus Vida, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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Crecente‐Campo J, Alonso MJ. Engineering, on-demand manufacturing, and scaling-up of polymeric nanocapsules. Bioeng Transl Med 2019; 4:38-50. [PMID: 30680317 PMCID: PMC6336665 DOI: 10.1002/btm2.10118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2018] [Revised: 09/04/2018] [Accepted: 09/09/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Polymeric nanocapsules are versatile delivery systems with the capacity to load lipophilic drugs in their oily nucleus and hydrophilic drugs in their polymeric shell. The objective of this work was to expand the technological possibilities to prepare customized nanocapsules. First, we adapted the solvent displacement technique to modulate the particle size of the resulting nanocapsules in the 50-500 nm range. We also produced nanosystems with a shell made of one or multiple polymer layers i.e. chitosan, dextran sulphate, hyaluronate, chondroitin sulphate, and alginate. In addition, we identified the conditions to translate the process into a miniaturized high-throughput tailor-made fabrication that enables massive screening of formulations. Finally, the production of the nanocapsules was scaled-up both in a batch production, and also using microfluidics. The versatility of the properties of these nanocapsules and their fabrication technologies is expected to propel their advance from bench to clinic.
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- José Crecente‐Campo
- Center for Research in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases (CIMUS), Campus VidaUniversidade de Santiago de CompostelaSantiago de CompostelaSpain
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- Center for Research in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases (CIMUS), Campus VidaUniversidade de Santiago de CompostelaSantiago de CompostelaSpain
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González-Aramundiz JV, Peleteiro M, González-Fernández Á, Alonso MJ, Csaba NS. Protamine Nanocapsules for the Development of Thermostable Adjuvanted Nanovaccines. Mol Pharm 2018; 15:5653-5664. [PMID: 30375877 DOI: 10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.8b00852] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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One of the main challenges in the development of vaccine has been to improve their stability at room temperature and eliminate the limitations associated with the cold chain storage. In this paper, we describe the development and optimization of thermostable nanocarriers consisting of an oily core with immunostimulating activity, containing squalene or α tocopherol surrounded by a protamine shell. The results showed that these nanocapsules can efficiently associate the recombinant hepatitis B surface antigen (rHBsAg) without compromising its antigenicity. Furthermore, the freeze-dried protamine nanocapsules were able to preserve the integrity and bioactivity of the associated antigen upon storage for at least 12 months at room temperature. In vitro studies evidenced the high internalization of the nanocapsules by immunocompetent cells, followed by cytokine secretion and complement activation. In vivo studies showed the capacity of rHBsAg-loaded nanocapsules to elicit protective levels upon intramuscular or intranasal administration to mice. Overall, our data indicate that protamine nanocapsules are an innovative thermostable nanovaccine platform for improved antigen delivery.
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- José Vicente González-Aramundiz
- Center for Research in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases (CIMUS), Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmacy , University of Santiago de Compostela , 15782 Santiago de Compostela , Spain.,Departamento de Farmacia, Facultad de Química , Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile , Santiago , Chile
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- Inmunologı́a, Centro de Investigaciones Biomédicas (CINBIO) (Centro Singular de Investigación de Galicia) , Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Galicia Sur, Universidade de Vigo , Vigo , Spain
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- Inmunologı́a, Centro de Investigaciones Biomédicas (CINBIO) (Centro Singular de Investigación de Galicia) , Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Galicia Sur, Universidade de Vigo , Vigo , Spain
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- Center for Research in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases (CIMUS), Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmacy , University of Santiago de Compostela , 15782 Santiago de Compostela , Spain
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- Center for Research in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases (CIMUS), Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmacy , University of Santiago de Compostela , 15782 Santiago de Compostela , Spain
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Li H, Hai Y, Lim SY, Toledo N, Crecente-Campo J, Schalk D, Li L, Omange RW, Dacoba TG, Liu LR, Kashem MA, Wan Y, Liang B, Li Q, Rakasz E, Schultz-Darken N, Alonso MJ, Plummer FA, Whitney JB, Luo M. Mucosal antibody responses to vaccines targeting SIV protease cleavage sites or full-length Gag and Env proteins in Mauritian cynomolgus macaques. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0202997. [PMID: 30153293 PMCID: PMC6112674 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0202997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2018] [Accepted: 08/13/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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HIV mutates rapidly and infects CD4+ T cells, especially when they are activated. A vaccine targeting conserved, essential viral elements while limiting CD4+ T cell activation could be effective. Learning from natural immunity observed in a group of highly HIV-1 exposed seronegative Kenyan female sex workers, we are testing a novel candidate HIV vaccine targeting the 12 viral protease cleavage sites (PCSs) (the PCS vaccine), in comparison with a vaccine targeting full-length Gag and Env (the Gag/Env vaccine) in a Mauritian cynomolgus macaque/SIV model. In this study we evaluated these vaccines for induction of mucosal antibodies to SIV immunogens at the female genital tract. Bio-Plex and Western blot analyses of cervicovaginal lavage samples showed that both the PCS and Gag/Env vaccines can elicit mucosal IgG antibody responses to SIV immunogens. Significantly higher increase of anti-PCS antibodies was induced by the PCS vaccine than by the Gag/Env vaccine (p<0.0001). The effect of the mucosal antibody responses in protection from repeated low dose pathogenic SIVmac251 challenges is being evaluated.
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- Hongzhao Li
- Department of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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- Department of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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- Center for Virology and Vaccine Research, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States of America
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- Department of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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- Center for Research in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases (CIMUS), Campus Vida, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Scientific Protocol Implementation Unit, Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, Madison, WI, United States of America
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- National Microbiology Laboratory, Public Health Agency of Canada, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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- Department of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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- Center for Research in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases (CIMUS), Campus Vida, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Department of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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- Department of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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- Nebraska Center for Virology, School of Biological Sciences, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, United States of America
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- National Microbiology Laboratory, Public Health Agency of Canada, Winnipeg, MB, Canada.,Department of Biochemistry and Medical Genetics, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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- Nebraska Center for Virology, School of Biological Sciences, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, United States of America
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- Immunology Services Unit, Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, Madison, WI, United States of America
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- Scientific Protocol Implementation Unit, Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, Madison, WI, United States of America
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- Center for Research in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases (CIMUS), Campus Vida, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Department of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada.,National Microbiology Laboratory, Public Health Agency of Canada, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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- Center for Virology and Vaccine Research, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States of America.,Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT, and Harvard, Cambridge, MA, United States of America
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- Department of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada.,National Microbiology Laboratory, Public Health Agency of Canada, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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Lower-Sized Chitosan Nanocapsules for Transcutaneous Antigen Delivery. NANOMATERIALS 2018; 8:nano8090659. [PMID: 30149658 PMCID: PMC6164329 DOI: 10.3390/nano8090659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2018] [Revised: 08/14/2018] [Accepted: 08/22/2018] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Transcutaneous vaccination has several advantages including having a noninvasive route and needle-free administration; nonetheless developing an effective transdermal formulation has not been an easy task because skin physiology, particularly the stratum corneum, does not allow antigen penetration. Size is a crucial parameter for successful active molecule administration through the skin. Here we report a new core-shell structure rationally developed for transcutaneous antigen delivery. The resulting multifunctional carrier has an oily core with immune adjuvant properties and a polymeric corona made of chitosan. This system has a size of around 100 nm and a positive zeta potential. The new formulation is stable in storage and physiological conditions. Ovalbumin (OVA) was used as the antigen model and the developed nanocapsules show high association efficiency (75%). Chitosan nanocapsules have high interaction with the immune system which was demonstrated by complement activation and also did not affect cell viability in the macrophage cell line. Finally, ex vivo studies using a pig skin model show that OVA associated to the chitosan nanocapsules developed in this study penetrated and were retained better than OVA in solution. Thus, the physicochemical properties and their adequate characteristics make this carrier an excellent platform for transcutaneous antigen delivery.
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Crecente-Campo J, Lorenzo-Abalde S, Mora A, Marzoa J, Csaba N, Blanco J, González-Fernández Á, Alonso MJ. Bilayer polymeric nanocapsules: A formulation approach for a thermostable and adjuvanted E. coli antigen vaccine. J Control Release 2018; 286:20-32. [PMID: 30017722 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2018.07.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2018] [Revised: 06/26/2018] [Accepted: 07/10/2018] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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One of the strategies used to improve the immunogenicity of purified protein antigens has relied on their association with synthetic nanocarriers, which, in general, have functioned as simple antigen containers. Here, we present a more advanced strategy based on the design of an antigen nanocarrier at the molecular level. The nanocarrier is composed of a vitamin E oily core, surrounded by two layers: a first layer of chitosan and a second of dextran sulphate. The selected antigen, IutA protein from Escherichia coli, was harboured between the two polymeric layers. The final bilayer nanocapsules had a nanometric size (≈ 200 nm), a negative zeta potential (< -40 mV) and a good antigen association efficiency (≈ 70%). The bilayer architecture led to an improvement on the formulation stability and the controlled release of the associated antigen. Remarkably, after being administered to mice, bilayer nanocapsules elicited higher IgG levels than those obtained with antigen precipitated with Alum. Moreover, freeze-dried nanocapsules were stable at room temperature for, at least, 3 months. These promising data, in addition to their contribution to the development of an uropathogenic E. coli vaccine, has allowed us to validate these novel bilayer nanocapsules as adequate platforms for the delivery of protein antigens.
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- José Crecente-Campo
- Center for Research in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases (CIMUS), Campus Vida, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, 15782, Spain
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- Centro de Investigaciones Biomédicas (CINBIO) (Centro Singular de Investigación de Galicia), Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Galicia Sur (IISGS), Campus Universitario, Universidade de Vigo, Vigo, 36310, Spain
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- Laboratorio de Referencia de E. coli (LREC), Departamento de Microbioloxía e Parasitoloxía, Facultade de Veterinaria, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, 27002 Lugo, Spain
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- Laboratorio de Referencia de E. coli (LREC), Departamento de Microbioloxía e Parasitoloxía, Facultade de Veterinaria, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, 27002 Lugo, Spain
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- Center for Research in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases (CIMUS), Campus Vida, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, 15782, Spain
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- Laboratorio de Referencia de E. coli (LREC), Departamento de Microbioloxía e Parasitoloxía, Facultade de Veterinaria, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, 27002 Lugo, Spain
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- Centro de Investigaciones Biomédicas (CINBIO) (Centro Singular de Investigación de Galicia), Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Galicia Sur (IISGS), Campus Universitario, Universidade de Vigo, Vigo, 36310, Spain
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- Center for Research in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases (CIMUS), Campus Vida, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, 15782, Spain.
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Terrón-Mejía KA, Martínez-Benavidez E, Higuera-Ciapara I, Virués C, Hernández J, Domínguez Z, Argüelles-Monal W, Goycoolea FM, López-Rendón R, Gama Goicochea A. Mesoscopic Modeling of the Encapsulation of Capsaicin by Lecithin/Chitosan Liposomal Nanoparticles. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2018; 8:E425. [PMID: 29895747 PMCID: PMC6027167 DOI: 10.3390/nano8060425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2018] [Revised: 06/04/2018] [Accepted: 06/06/2018] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
Abstract
The transport of hydrophobic drugs in the human body exhibits complications due to the low solubility of these compounds. With the purpose of enhancing the bioavailability and biodistribution of such drugs, recent studies have reported the use of amphiphilic molecules, such as phospholipids, for the synthesis of nanoparticles or nanocapsules. Given that phospholipids can self-assemble in liposomes or micellar structures, they are ideal candidates to function as vehicles of hydrophobic molecules. In this work, we report mesoscopic simulations of nanoliposomes, constituted by lecithin and coated with a shell of chitosan. The stability of such structures and the efficiency of the encapsulation of capsaicin, as well as the internal and superficial distribution of capsaicin and chitosan inside the nanoliposome, were analyzed. The characterization of the system was carried out through density maps and the potentials of mean force for the lecithin-capsaicin, lecithin-chitosan, and capsaicin-chitosan interactions. The results of these simulations show that chitosan is deposited on the surface of the nanoliposome, as has been reported in some experimental works. It was also observed that a nanoliposome of approximately 18 nm in diameter is stable during the simulation. The deposition behavior was found to be influenced by a pattern of N-acetylation of chitosan.
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- Ketzasmin A Terrón-Mejía
- Centro de Investigación y Asistencia en Tecnología y Diseño del Estado de Jalisco, A.C., Av. Normalistas 800, Colinas de la Normal, Guadalajara 44270, Mexico.
- Instituto Tecnológico Superior de Zongolica, Km. 4 Carretera a la Compañía, Zongolica, Veracruz 95005, Mexico.
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- Centro de Investigación y Asistencia en Tecnología y Diseño del Estado de Jalisco, A.C., Av. Normalistas 800, Colinas de la Normal, Guadalajara 44270, Mexico.
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- Centro de Investigación y Asistencia en Tecnología y Diseño del Estado de Jalisco, A.C., Av. Normalistas 800, Colinas de la Normal, Guadalajara 44270, Mexico.
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- Centro de Investigación y Asistencia en Tecnología y Diseño del Estado de Jalisco, A.C., Clúster Científico y Tecnológico Biomimic®, Carretera antigua a Coatepec No. 351, Colonia El Haya, Xalapa, Veracruz 91070, Mexico.
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- Unidad de Servicios de Apoyo en Resolución Analítica, Universidad Veracruzana, Apartado Postal 575, Xalapa, Veracruz 91190, Mexico.
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- Unidad de Servicios de Apoyo en Resolución Analítica, Universidad Veracruzana, Apartado Postal 575, Xalapa, Veracruz 91190, Mexico.
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- Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo A. C., Grupo de Investigación en Biopolímeros, Carr. a La Victoria km. 0.6, Hermosillo 83304, Mexico.
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- School of Food Science and Nutrition. University of Leeds. Woodhouse Ln, Leeds LS2 9JT, UK.
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- Laboratorio de Bioingeniería Molecular a Multiescala, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, Av. Instituto Literario 100, Toluca 50000, Mexico.
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- División de Ingeniería Química y Bioquímica, Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Ecatepec, Av. Tecnológico s/n, Ecatepec 55210, Mexico.
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Peleteiro M, Presas E, González-Aramundiz JV, Sánchez-Correa B, Simón-Vázquez R, Csaba N, Alonso MJ, González-Fernández Á. Polymeric Nanocapsules for Vaccine Delivery: Influence of the Polymeric Shell on the Interaction With the Immune System. Front Immunol 2018; 9:791. [PMID: 29725329 PMCID: PMC5916973 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2018.00791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2018] [Accepted: 03/29/2018] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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The use of biomaterials and nanosystems in antigen delivery has played a major role in the development of novel vaccine formulations in the last few decades. In an effort to gain a deeper understanding of the interactions between these systems and immunocompetent cells, we describe here a systematic in vitro and in vivo study on three types of polymeric nanocapsules (NCs). These carriers, which contained protamine (PR), polyarginine (PARG), or chitosan (CS) in the external shell, and their corresponding nanoemulsion were prepared, and their main physicochemical properties were characterized. The particles had a mean particle size in the range 250–450 nm and a positive zeta potential (~30–40 mV). The interaction of the nanosystems with different components of the immune system were investigated by measuring cellular uptake, reactive oxygen species production, activation of the complement cascade, cytokine secretion profile, and MAP kinases/nuclear factor κB activation. The results of these in vitro cell experiments showed that the NC formulations that included the arginine-rich polymers (PR and PARG) showed a superior ability to trigger different immune processes. Considering this finding, protamine and polyarginine nanocapsules (PR and PARG NCs) were selected to assess the association of the recombinant hepatitis B surface antigen (rHBsAg) as a model antigen to evaluate their ability to produce a protective immune response in mice. In this case, the results showed that PR NCs elicited higher IgG levels than PARG NCs and that this IgG response was a combination of anti-rHBsAg IgG1/IgG2a. This work highlights the potential of PR NCs for antigen delivery as an alternative to other positively charged nanocarriers.
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- Mercedes Peleteiro
- Inmunología, Centro de Investigaciones Biomédicas (CINBIO) (Centro Singular de Investigación de Galicia), Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Galicia Sur, Universidade de Vigo, Vigo, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmacy, University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain.,Center for Research in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases (CIMUS), University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Center for Research in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases (CIMUS), University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain.,Departamento de Farmacia, Facultad de Química, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Inmunología, Centro de Investigaciones Biomédicas (CINBIO) (Centro Singular de Investigación de Galicia), Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Galicia Sur, Universidade de Vigo, Vigo, Spain.,Immunology Unit, University of Extremadura, Cáceres, Spain
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- Inmunología, Centro de Investigaciones Biomédicas (CINBIO) (Centro Singular de Investigación de Galicia), Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Galicia Sur, Universidade de Vigo, Vigo, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmacy, University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain.,Center for Research in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases (CIMUS), University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmacy, University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain.,Center for Research in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases (CIMUS), University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Inmunología, Centro de Investigaciones Biomédicas (CINBIO) (Centro Singular de Investigación de Galicia), Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Galicia Sur, Universidade de Vigo, Vigo, Spain
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Frey S, Castro A, Arsiwala A, Kane RS. Bionanotechnology for vaccine design. Curr Opin Biotechnol 2018; 52:80-88. [PMID: 29597075 DOI: 10.1016/j.copbio.2018.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2018] [Accepted: 03/10/2018] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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There have been significant advances in the design of nanostructured scaffolds for eliciting robust immune responses. One method to produce strong immune responses is to emulate the appearance of a pathogen. Since pathogens such as viruses and bacteria often display multiple copies of ligands on their surfaces, the immune system is particularly sensitive towards multivalent displays of antigens. Consequently, when designing a vaccine, it is advantageous to decorate a nanostructured surface with multiple copies of an antigen. This review highlights the design and efficacy of a diverse set of recently developed nanostructured vaccine scaffolds.
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- Steven Frey
- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA.
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Omwenga EO, Hensel A, Shitandi A, Goycoolea FM. Chitosan nanoencapsulation of flavonoids enhances their quorum sensing and biofilm formation inhibitory activities against an E.coli Top 10 biosensor. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2018; 164:125-133. [PMID: 29413589 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2018.01.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2017] [Revised: 12/26/2017] [Accepted: 01/15/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Phytochemicals have been found to be promising alternatives to conventional antibiotic therapies for the control of bacterial infections, as they may entail less selective pressure and hence reduce the development of resistance. This study involved examining the inhibition of biofilm formation and of quorum sensing (QS), and the cytotoxicity on mammalian cells of two flavonoids, quercetin and baicalein, in free form and associated into chitosan-based nanocapsules. This was done by use of a transformed E. coli Top 10 biosensor strain, while the cytotoxicity was evaluated on MDCK-C7 cells. In free form, application both flavonoids exhibited slight inhibitory activity on the QS response and biofilm formation, a scenario that was improved positively upon encapsulation with chitosan (Mw ∼115,000 g/mol and DA ∼42%). The association efficiency of 99% (quercetin) and 87% (baicalein) was determined, and each formulation had an average diameter of 190 ± 4 and 187 ± 2 nm, and zeta (ζ) potential of +48.1 ± 2.03 and +48.4 ± 3.46 mV, respectively. Both types of systems were stable against aggregation in M9 and MEM media. The in vitro release kinetics data of both flavonoids seemed to be similar with only ∼20% released over the first 5 h, or ∼10% over the first 4 h, respectively, with subsequent sudden release increase up to ∼40% in both cases. The free phytochemicals seemed to be cytotoxic to MDCK-C7 cells at higher doses, however, upon nanoencapsulation, a cytoprotective effect was evidenced. We have gained proof-of-principle of the advantages of encapsulation of two bioactive flavonoids.
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- E O Omwenga
- Kisii University, School of Health Sciences, P.O. Box 408-40200, Kisii, Kenya; University of Münster, Institute of Plant Biotechnology and Biology, Nanobiotechnology Group, Schlossgarten 3, 48149, Münster, Germany
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- University of Münster, Institute of Pharmaceutical Biology and Phytochemistry, Corrensstraße 48, D-48149, Münster, Germany
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- Kisii University, Faculty of Applied Sciences, P.O. Box 408, 40200, Kisii, Kenya
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- University of Münster, Institute of Plant Biotechnology and Biology, Nanobiotechnology Group, Schlossgarten 3, 48149, Münster, Germany; School of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS16 7PA, United Kingdom.
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Santalices I, Gonella A, Torres D, Alonso MJ. Advances on the formulation of proteins using nanotechnologies. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2017.06.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Dacoba TG, Olivera A, Torres D, Crecente-Campo J, Alonso MJ. Modulating the immune system through nanotechnology. Semin Immunol 2017; 34:78-102. [PMID: 29032891 PMCID: PMC5774666 DOI: 10.1016/j.smim.2017.09.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2017] [Revised: 09/18/2017] [Accepted: 09/18/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Nowadays, nanotechnology-based modulation of the immune system is presented as a cutting-edge strategy, which may lead to significant improvements in the treatment of severe diseases. In particular, efforts have been focused on the development of nanotechnology-based vaccines, which could be used for immunization or generation of tolerance. In this review, we highlight how different immune responses can be elicited by tuning nanosystems properties. In addition, we discuss specific formulation approaches designed for the development of anti-infectious and anti-autoimmune vaccines, as well as those intended to prevent the formation of antibodies against biologicals.
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- Tamara G Dacoba
- Center for Research in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases (CIMUS), Campus Vida, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela 15782, Spain; Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmacy, Campus Vida, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela 15782, Spain
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- Center for Research in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases (CIMUS), Campus Vida, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela 15782, Spain; Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmacy, Campus Vida, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela 15782, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmacy, Campus Vida, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela 15782, Spain
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- Center for Research in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases (CIMUS), Campus Vida, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela 15782, Spain; Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmacy, Campus Vida, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela 15782, Spain.
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- Center for Research in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases (CIMUS), Campus Vida, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela 15782, Spain; Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmacy, Campus Vida, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela 15782, Spain.
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Kaiser M, Pohl L, Ketelhut S, Kastl L, Gorzelanny C, Götte M, Schnekenburger J, Goycoolea FM, Kemper B. Nanoencapsulated capsaicin changes migration behavior and morphology of madin darby canine kidney cell monolayers. PLoS One 2017; 12:e0187497. [PMID: 29107993 PMCID: PMC5673207 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0187497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2017] [Accepted: 10/20/2017] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
Abstract
We have developed a drug delivery nanosystem based on chitosan and capsaicin. Both substances have a wide range of biological activities. We investigated the nanosystem’s influence on migration and morphology of Madin Darby canine kidney (MDCK-C7) epithelial cells in comparison to the capsaicin-free nanoformulation, free capsaicin, and control cells. For minimally-invasive quantification of cell migration, we applied label-free digital holographic microscopy (DHM) and single-cell tracking. Moreover, quantitative DHM phase images were used as novel stain-free assay to quantify the temporal course of global cellular morphology changes in confluent cell layers. Cytoskeleton alterations and tight junction protein redistributions were complementary analyzed by fluorescence microscopy. Calcium influx measurements were conducted to characterize the influence of the nanoformulations and capsaicin on ion channel activities. We found that both, capsaicin-loaded and unloaded chitosan nanocapsules, and also free capsaicin, have a significant impact on directed cell migration and cellular motility. Increase of velocity and directionality of cell migration correlates with changes in the cell layer surface roughness, tight junction integrity and cytoskeleton alterations. Calcium influx into cells occurred only after nanoformulation treatment but not upon addition of free capsaicin. Our results pave the way for further studies on the biological significance of these findings and potential biomedical applications, e.g. as drug and gene carriers.
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- Mathias Kaiser
- Institute of Plant Biology and Biotechnology (IBBP), Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, Schlossgarten 3, Münster, Germany
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- Biomedical Technology Center of the Medical Faculty, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, Mendelstraße 17, Münster, Germany
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- Biomedical Technology Center of the Medical Faculty, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, Mendelstraße 17, Münster, Germany
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- Biomedical Technology Center of the Medical Faculty, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, Mendelstraße 17, Münster, Germany
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- Experimental Dermatology, Department of Dermatology, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1–3, Mannheim, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, Albert-Schweitzer-Campus 1, Münster, Germany
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- Biomedical Technology Center of the Medical Faculty, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, Mendelstraße 17, Münster, Germany
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- Institute of Plant Biology and Biotechnology (IBBP), Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, Schlossgarten 3, Münster, Germany
- School of Food Science & Nutrition, University of Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom
- * E-mail: (FMG); (BK)
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- Biomedical Technology Center of the Medical Faculty, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, Mendelstraße 17, Münster, Germany
- * E-mail: (FMG); (BK)
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Teijeiro-Valiño C, Yebra-Pimentel E, Guerra-Varela J, Csaba N, Alonso MJ, Sánchez L. Assessment of the permeability and toxicity of polymeric nanocapsules using the zebrafish model. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2017; 12:2069-2082. [DOI: 10.2217/nnm-2017-0078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Aim: To assess the capacity of a new drug delivery nanocapsule (NC) with a double shell of hyaluronic acid and protamine to overcome biological barriers using the zebrafish model. Materials & methods: NCs were prepared by the solvent displacement method, tagged with fluorescent makers and physicochemically characterized. Toxicity was evaluated according to the Fish Embryo Acute Toxicity test, and permeability was tested by exposing zebrafish, with and without chorion, to the fluorescent NCs. Results: Toxicity of NCs was very low as compared with that of a control nanoemulsion. Double-shell NCs were able to cross chorion and skin. Conclusion: Beyond the potential value of hyaluronic acid:protamine NCs for overcoming epithelial barriers, this works highlights the utility of zebrafish for fast screening of nanocarriers.
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- Carmen Teijeiro-Valiño
- Nanobiofar Group, Center for Research in Molecular Medicine & Chronic Diseases (CIMUS), Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- ZF-Screens B.V., 2333 Leiden, The Netherlands
- Department of Zoology, Genetics & Anthropology, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, 27002 Lugo, Spain
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- Department of Zoology, Genetics & Anthropology, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, 27002 Lugo, Spain
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- Nanobiofar Group, Center for Research in Molecular Medicine & Chronic Diseases (CIMUS), Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Nanobiofar Group, Center for Research in Molecular Medicine & Chronic Diseases (CIMUS), Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Department of Zoology, Genetics & Anthropology, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, 27002 Lugo, Spain
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Su H, Wang Y, Gu Y, Bowman L, Zhao J, Ding M. Potential applications and human biosafety of nanomaterials used in nanomedicine. J Appl Toxicol 2017; 38:3-24. [PMID: 28589558 DOI: 10.1002/jat.3476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 91] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2017] [Revised: 03/21/2017] [Accepted: 03/21/2017] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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With the rapid development of nanotechnology, potential applications of nanomaterials in medicine have been widely researched in recent years. Nanomaterials themselves can be used as image agents or therapeutic drugs, and for drug and gene delivery, biological devices, nanoelectronic biosensors or molecular nanotechnology. As the composition, morphology, chemical properties, implant sites as well as potential applications become more and more complex, human biosafety of nanomaterials for clinical use has become a major concern. If nanoparticles accumulate in the human body or interact with the body molecules or chemical components, health risks may also occur. Accordingly, the unique chemical and physical properties, potential applications in medical fields, as well as human biosafety in clinical trials are reviewed in this study. Finally, this article tries to give some suggestions for future work in nanomedicine research. Copyright © 2017 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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- Hong Su
- Department of Preventative Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Pathological and Physiological Technology, School of Medicine, Ningbo University, 818 Fenghua Road, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, 315211, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Preventative Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Pathological and Physiological Technology, School of Medicine, Ningbo University, 818 Fenghua Road, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, 315211, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Preventative Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Pathological and Physiological Technology, School of Medicine, Ningbo University, 818 Fenghua Road, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, 315211, People's Republic of China
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- Toxicology and Molecular Biology Branch, Health Effects Laboratory Division, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Morgantown, WV, 26505, USA
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- Department of Preventative Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Pathological and Physiological Technology, School of Medicine, Ningbo University, 818 Fenghua Road, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, 315211, People's Republic of China.,Toxicology and Molecular Biology Branch, Health Effects Laboratory Division, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Morgantown, WV, 26505, USA
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- Toxicology and Molecular Biology Branch, Health Effects Laboratory Division, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Morgantown, WV, 26505, USA
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Caetano LA, Figueiredo L, Almeida AJ, Gonçalves LMD. BCG-loaded chitosan microparticles: interaction with macrophages and preliminary in vivo studies. J Microencapsul 2017; 34:203-217. [PMID: 28378596 DOI: 10.1080/02652048.2017.1316325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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The aim of this study was to develop a novel BCG-loaded chitosan vaccine with high association efficiency which can afford efficient interaction with APC and elicit local and Th1-type-specific immune response after intranasal administration. Chitosan-suspended BCG and BCG-loaded chitosan-alginate microparticles were prepared by ionotropic gelation. Interaction with APC was evaluated by fluorescence microscopy using rBCG-GFP. Specific immune responses were evaluated following intranasal immunisation of mice. Cellular uptake was approximately two-fold higher for chitosan-suspended BCG. A single dose of BCG-loaded microparticles or chitosan-suspended BCG by intranasal route improved Th1-type response compared with subcutaneous BCG. Chitosan-suspended BCG originated the highest mucosal response in the lungs by intranasal route. These positive results indicate that the proposed approach of whole live BCG microencapsulation in chitosan-alginate for intranasal immunisation was successful in allowing efficient interaction with APC, while improving the cellular immune response, which is of interest for local immunisation against tuberculosis.
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- Liliana Aranha Caetano
- a Research Institute for Medicines (iMed.ULisboa), Faculty of Pharmacy , University of Lisbon , Lisbon , Portugal.,b Department of Ciências e Tecnologias Laboratoriais e Saúde Comunitária, ESTeSL - Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde de Lisboa , Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa , Lisbon , Portugal
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- a Research Institute for Medicines (iMed.ULisboa), Faculty of Pharmacy , University of Lisbon , Lisbon , Portugal
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- a Research Institute for Medicines (iMed.ULisboa), Faculty of Pharmacy , University of Lisbon , Lisbon , Portugal
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- a Research Institute for Medicines (iMed.ULisboa), Faculty of Pharmacy , University of Lisbon , Lisbon , Portugal
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Qin X, Engwer C, Desai S, Vila-Sanjurjo C, Goycoolea FM. An investigation of the interactions between an E. coli bacterial quorum sensing biosensor and chitosan-based nanocapsules. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2016; 149:358-368. [PMID: 27792985 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2016.10.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2016] [Revised: 10/11/2016] [Accepted: 10/15/2016] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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We examined the interaction between chitosan-based nanocapsules (NC), with average hydrodynamic diameter ∼114-155nm, polydispersity ∼0.127, and ζ-potential ∼+50mV, and an E. coli bacterial quorum sensing reporter strain. Dynamic light scattering (DLS) and nanoparticle tracking analysis (NTA) allowed full characterization and assessment of the absolute concentration of NC per unit volume in suspension. By centrifugation, DLS, and NTA, we determined experimentally a "stoichiometric" ratio of ∼80 NC/bacterium. By SEM it was possible to image the aggregation between NC and bacteria. Moreover, we developed a custom in silico platform to simulate the behavior of particles with diameters of 150nm and ζ-potential of +50mV on the bacterial surface. We computed the detailed force interactions between NC-NC and NC-bacteria and found that a maximum number of 145 particles might interact at the bacterial surface. Additionally, we found that the "stoichiometric" ratio of NC and bacteria has a strong influence on the bacterial behavior and influences the quorum sensing response, particularly due to the aggregation driven by NC.
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- Xiaofei Qin
- Institute of Plant Biology and Biotechnology, University of Münster, Schlossgarten 3, D-48149 Münster, Germany
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- Institute of Plant Biology and Biotechnology, University of Münster, Schlossgarten 3, D-48149 Münster, Germany
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- Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee, India
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- Institute of Plant Biology and Biotechnology, University of Münster, Schlossgarten 3, D-48149 Münster, Germany
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- Institute of Plant Biology and Biotechnology, University of Münster, Schlossgarten 3, D-48149 Münster, Germany.
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The field of vaccination is moving from the use of attenuated or inactivated pathogens to safer but less immunogenic protein and peptide antigens, which require stronger adjuvant compositions. Antigen delivery carriers appear to play an important role in vaccine development, providing not only antigen protection and controlled release but also an intrinsic adjuvant potential. Among them, carriers based on polymers and lipids are the most representative ones. Patent applications in this area have disclosed, either the design and preparation methods for new biocompatible antigen delivery systems or the application of the previously developed systems for the delivery of novel antigens. Some of them have also reported the use of these technologies for modern therapeutic vaccination approaches.
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Correia-Pinto J, Peleteiro M, Csaba N, González-Fernández Á, Alonso M. Multi-enveloping of particulated antigens with biopolymers and immunostimulant polynucleotides. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2015.08.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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González-Aramundiz JV, Peleteiro Olmedo M, González-Fernández Á, Alonso Fernández MJ, Csaba NS. Protamine-based nanoparticles as new antigen delivery systems. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2015; 97:51-9. [PMID: 26455338 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2015.09.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2015] [Revised: 09/29/2015] [Accepted: 09/30/2015] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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The use of biodegradable nanoparticles as antigen delivery vehicles is an attractive approach to overcome the problems associated with the use of Alum-based classical adjuvants. Herein we report, the design and development of protamine-based nanoparticles as novel antigen delivery systems, using recombinant hepatitis B surface antigen as a model viral antigen. The nanoparticles, composed of protamine and a polysaccharide (hyaluronic acid or alginate), were obtained using a mild ionic cross-linking technique. The size and surface charge of the nanoparticles could be modulated by adjusting the ratio of the components. Prototypes with optimal physicochemical characteristics and satisfactory colloidal stability were selected for the assessment of their antigen loading capacity, antigen stability during storage and in vitro and in vivo proof-of-concept studies. In vitro studies showed that antigen-loaded nanoparticles induced the secretion of cytokines by macrophages more efficiently than the antigen in solution, thus indicating a potential adjuvant effect of the nanoparticles. Finally, in vivo studies showed the capacity of these systems to trigger efficient immune responses against the hepatitis B antigen following intramuscular administration, suggesting the potential interest of protamine-polysaccharide nanoparticles as antigen delivery systems.
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- José Vicente González-Aramundiz
- Center for Research in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases (CIMUS), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Dept. of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmacy, Univ. of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain; Departamento de Farmacia, Facultad de Química, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile.
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- Immunology, Biomedical Research Center (CINBIO) and Institute of Biomedical Research of Vigo (IBIV), Universidad de Vigo, Campus Lagoas Marcosende, Vigo, Pontevedra, Spain.
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- Immunology, Biomedical Research Center (CINBIO) and Institute of Biomedical Research of Vigo (IBIV), Universidad de Vigo, Campus Lagoas Marcosende, Vigo, Pontevedra, Spain.
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- Center for Research in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases (CIMUS), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Dept. of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmacy, Univ. of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
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- Center for Research in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases (CIMUS), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Dept. of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmacy, Univ. of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
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Chitosan-based mucosal adjuvants: Sunrise on the ocean. Vaccine 2015; 33:5997-6010. [PMID: 26271831 PMCID: PMC7185844 DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2015.07.101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2015] [Revised: 07/22/2015] [Accepted: 07/28/2015] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Metabolism and safety profile of chitosan and its derivatives on mucosal application. Mechanisms of chitosan as potent mucosal adjuvant. Different types and forms of chitosan in pre-clinical applications. Clinical perspectives.
Mucosal vaccination, which is shown to elicit systemic and mucosal immune responses, serves as a non-invasive and convenient alternative to parenteral administration, with stronger capability in combatting diseases at the site of entry. The exploration of potent mucosal adjuvants is emerging as a significant area, based on the continued necessity to amplify the immune responses to a wide array of antigens that are poorly immunogenic at the mucosal sites. As one of the inspirations from the ocean, chitosan-based mucosal adjuvants have been developed with unique advantages, such as, ability of mucosal adhesion, distinct trait of opening the junctions to allow the paracellular transport of antigen, good tolerability and biocompatibility, which guaranteed the great potential in capitalizing on their application in human clinical trials. In this review, the state of art of chitosan and its derivatives as mucosal adjuvants, including thermo-sensitive chitosan system as mucosal adjuvant that were newly developed by author's group, was described, as well as the clinical application perspective. After a brief introduction of mucosal adjuvants, chitosan and its derivatives as robust immune potentiator were discussed in detail and depth, in regard to the metabolism, safety profile, mode of actions and preclinical and clinical applications, which may shed light on the massive clinical application of chitosan as mucosal adjuvant.
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Cordeiro AS, Alonso MJ, de la Fuente M. Nanoengineering of vaccines using natural polysaccharides. Biotechnol Adv 2015; 33:1279-93. [PMID: 26049133 PMCID: PMC7127432 DOI: 10.1016/j.biotechadv.2015.05.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2015] [Revised: 05/29/2015] [Accepted: 05/31/2015] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Currently, there are over 70 licensed vaccines, which prevent the pathogenesis of around 30 viruses and bacteria. Nevertheless, there are still important challenges in this area, which include the development of more active, non-invasive, and thermo-resistant vaccines. Important biotechnological advances have led to safer subunit antigens, such as proteins, peptides, and nucleic acids. However, their limited immunogenicity has demanded potent adjuvants that can strengthen the immune response. Particulate nanocarriers hold a high potential as adjuvants in vaccination. Due to their pathogen-like size and structure, they can enhance immune responses by mimicking the natural infection process. Additionally, they can be tailored for non-invasive mucosal administration (needle-free vaccination), and control the delivery of the associated antigens to a specific location and for prolonged times, opening room for single-dose vaccination. Moreover, they allow co-association of immunostimulatory molecules to improve the overall adjuvant capacity. The natural and ubiquitous character of polysaccharides, together with their intrinsic immunomodulating properties, their biocompatibility, and biodegradability, justify their interest in the engineering of nanovaccines. In this review, we aim to provide a state-of-the-art overview regarding the application of nanotechnology in vaccine delivery, with a focus on the most recent advances in the development and application of polysaccharide-based antigen nanocarriers.
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- Ana Sara Cordeiro
- Center for Research in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases (CIMUS), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), School of Pharmacy, University of Santiago de Compostela, Campus Vida, 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain; Nano-oncologicals Lab, Translational Medical Oncology group, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), University Hospital Complex of Santiago de Compostela (CHUS), SERGAS, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Center for Research in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases (CIMUS), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), School of Pharmacy, University of Santiago de Compostela, Campus Vida, 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Nano-oncologicals Lab, Translational Medical Oncology group, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), University Hospital Complex of Santiago de Compostela (CHUS), SERGAS, Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
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Chitosan encapsulation modulates the effect of capsaicin on the tight junctions of MDCK cells. Sci Rep 2015; 5:10048. [PMID: 25970096 PMCID: PMC4429556 DOI: 10.1038/srep10048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2014] [Accepted: 03/19/2015] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Capsaicin has known pharmacological effects including the ability to reversibly open cellular tight junctions, among others. The aim of this study was to develop a strategy to enhance the paracellular transport of a substance with low permeability (FITC-dextran) across an epithelial cell monolayer via reversible opening of cellular tight junctions using a nanosystem comprised by capsaicin and of chitosan. We compared the biophysical properties of free capsaicin and capsaicin-loaded chitosan nanocapsules, including their cytotoxicity towards epithelial MDCK-C7 cells and their effect on the integrity of tight junctions, membrane permeability and cellular uptake. The cytotoxic response of MDCK-C7 cells to capsaicin at a concentration of 500 μM, which was evident for the free compound, is not observable following its encapsulation. The interaction between nanocapsules and the tight junctions of MDCK-C7 cells was investigated by impedance spectroscopy, digital holographic microscopy and structured illumination fluorescence microscopy. The nanocapsules modulated the interaction between capsaicin and tight junctions as shown by the different time profile of trans-epithelial electrical resistance and the enhanced permeability of monolayers incubated with FITC-dextran. Structured illumination fluorescence microscopy showed that the nanocapsules were internalized by MDCK-C7 cells. The capsaicin-loaded nanocapsules could be further developed as drug nanocarriers with enhanced epithelial permeability.
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Vicente S, Peleteiro M, Gonzalez-Aramundiz JV, Díaz-Freitas B, Martínez-Pulgarín S, Neissa JI, Escribano JM, Sanchez A, González-Fernández Á, Alonso MJ. Highly versatile immunostimulating nanocapsules for specific immune potentiation. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2014; 9:2273-89. [DOI: 10.2217/nnm.14.10] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Aim: To develop a new core-shell type (nanocapsules) adjuvant system composed of squalene and polyglucosamine (PG) and to evaluate its immunostimulant capacity. Results: The defined PG nanocapsules exhibited the capacity to efficiently associate the selected antigens (recombinant hepatitis B surface antigen and hemagglutinin of influenza virus) onto their polymeric surface (70–75%), and the immunostimulant imiquimod within the oily core. The resulting nanovaccines, with a particle size of 200–250 nm and a positive zeta-potential (∼+60 mV), were able to significantly potentiate and modulate the immune response to the selected antigens upon intramuscular administration to mice. Their efficacy as novel adjuvants was attributed to their enhanced cell internalization and effective intracellular imiquimod/antigen delivery, together with their prolonged residence time at the injection site. Conclusion: The nanocapsules described herein have the capacity to enhance, prolong and modulate the immune response of subunit antigens and, therefore, they could be proposed as a platform for the codelivery of different antigens and immunostimulators. Original submitted 13 June 2013; Revised submitted 28 November 2013
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- Sara Vicente
- Center for Research in Molecular Medicine & Chronic Diseases (CIMUS), University of Santiago de Compostela, 15706 Campus Vida, Santiago de Compostela, Spain and Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Technology Department, School of Pharmacy, University of Santiago de Compostela, 15705 Campus Vida, Santiago de Compostela, Spain and Current affiliation: Exploratory Unit, Sanofi-Aventis R&D, 31036 Toulouse, France
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- Immunology, Institute of Biomedical Research (IBIV), Biomedical Research Center (CINBIO), University of Vigo, 36310, Campus Lagoas de Marcosende, Vigo, Spain
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- Center for Research in Molecular Medicine & Chronic Diseases (CIMUS), University of Santiago de Compostela, 15706 Campus Vida, Santiago de Compostela, Spain and Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Technology Department, School of Pharmacy, University of Santiago de Compostela, 15705 Campus Vida, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Immunology, Institute of Biomedical Research (IBIV), Biomedical Research Center (CINBIO), University of Vigo, 36310, Campus Lagoas de Marcosende, Vigo, Spain
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- Alternative Gene Expression SL (ALGENEX), Centro Empresarial, Parque Científico y Tecnológico de la Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Campus de Montegancedo, 28223 Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Physiology, Center for Research in Molecular Medicine & Chronic Diseases (CIMUS), University of Santiago de Compostela, 15706 Campus Vida, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Department of Biotechnology, Instituto Nacional de Investigación y Tecnología Agraria y Alimentaria (INIA) Autovía A6 Km. 7.5, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Technology Department, School of Pharmacy, University of Santiago de Compostela, 15705 Campus Vida, Santiago de Compostela, Spain and Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Immunology, Institute of Biomedical Research (IBIV), Biomedical Research Center (CINBIO), University of Vigo, 36310, Campus Lagoas de Marcosende, Vigo, Spain
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- Center for Research in Molecular Medicine & Chronic Diseases (CIMUS), University of Santiago de Compostela, 15706 Campus Vida, Santiago de Compostela, Spain and Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Technology Department, School of Pharmacy, University of Santiago de Compostela, 15705 Campus Vida, Santiago de Compostela, Spain and Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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Lozano-Fernández T, Ballester-Antxordoki L, Pérez-Temprano N, Rojas E, Sanz D, Iglesias-Gaspar M, Moya S, González-Fernández Á, Rey M. Potential impact of metal oxide nanoparticles on the immune system: The role of integrins, L-selectin and the chemokine receptor CXCR4. NANOMEDICINE-NANOTECHNOLOGY BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE 2014; 10:1301-10. [PMID: 24650882 DOI: 10.1016/j.nano.2014.03.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2013] [Revised: 03/06/2014] [Accepted: 03/08/2014] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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UNLABELLED The impact of metal oxide nanoparticles (NPs) on the immune system has been studied in vitro using human peripheral blood lymphocytes (PBLs). Metal oxide NPs (ZnO, CeO2, TiO2 and Al2O3) induced changes in the expression levels of adhesion molecules and the C-X-C chemokine receptor type 4 (CXCR4) in these cells. Proliferation studies were carried out with CFSE in response to PHA, finding an increase in T-cell proliferation upon cell exposure to TiO2 and Al2O3 NPs. For ZnO NPs, a decrease in the chemotactic response to SDF-1α was observed. No changes were found in basophil activation and leukocyte oxidative burst after phagocytosis. Despite the absence of cytotoxicity, metal oxide NPs are not inert; they alter the expression levels of adhesion molecules and chemokine receptors, key actors in the immune response, and affect important cell functions such as T-cell proliferative response to mitogens and chemotaxis. FROM THE CLINICAL EDITOR This study demonstrates the immune-modulating effects of four different metal nanoparticles in a human peripheral blood lymphocyte model system. These effects were clearly present even though these nanoparticles did not display cytotocity in ex vivo experiments.
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- Tamara Lozano-Fernández
- Immunology, Biomedical Research Center (CINBIO) and Institute of Biomedical Research of Vigo (IBIV), University of Vigo, Vigo, Pontevedra, Spain
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- Laboratorio de Inmunología, Hospital Universitario Donostia, San Sebastián, Guipúzcoa, Spain
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- CIC Biomagune, San Sebastián, Guipúzcoa, Spain
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- CIC Biomagune, San Sebastián, Guipúzcoa, Spain
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- Unidad de Epidemiología Clínica e Investigación, Hospital Universitario Donostia, San Sebastián, Guipúzcoa, Spain
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- CIC Biomagune, San Sebastián, Guipúzcoa, Spain
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- Immunology, Biomedical Research Center (CINBIO) and Institute of Biomedical Research of Vigo (IBIV), University of Vigo, Vigo, Pontevedra, Spain.
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- Laboratorio de Inmunología, Hospital Universitario Donostia, San Sebastián, Guipúzcoa, Spain.
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Vicente S, Goins BA, Sanchez A, Alonso MJ, Phillips WT. Biodistribution and lymph node retention of polysaccharide-based immunostimulating nanocapsules. Vaccine 2014; 32:1685-92. [PMID: 24508040 DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2014.01.059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2013] [Revised: 01/14/2014] [Accepted: 01/21/2014] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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The adjuvant properties of polyglucosamine/squalene-based nanocapsules (PG-nanocapsules) associated with different subunit antigens has been previously reported. Thus, the aim of the present study was to monitor the biodistribution of PG-nanocapsules and their affinity for the draining lymph nodes after subcutaneous (s.c.) injection. The nanocapsules were efficiently radiolabeled with indium-111 ((111)In) (labeling efficiency of 98%). The diameter and zeta potential values of the unlabeled nanocapsules was preserved after the radiolabeling process and only 20% of the (111)In dissociated from the nanocapsules after 48h of incubation in serum. The radiolabeled nanocapsules and the control (111)InCl3 in saline solution (18.5MBq (500μCi) in 100μL) were injected s.c. in New Zealand White rabbits. The γ-scintigraphy imaging analysis revealed a slow clearance of the nanocapsules from the injection site and their progressive accumulation in the popliteal lymph node over time (3.8%±1.2 of the injected dose at 48h). Indeed, the clearance rate of the nanocapsules from the injection site was significantly slower than that of the control (free (111)InCl3), which rapidly drained into systemic circulation and accumulated mainly in excretion organs (i.e. kidneys and liver). In contrast, the biodistribution of nanocapsules was preferably limited to the lymphatic circulation. These results suggest that the immune potentiating effect previously observed for PG-nanocapsules is mainly due to the formation of a depot at the injection site, which was followed by a slow drainage into the lymphatic system and a prolonged retention in the lymph nodes.
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- Sara Vicente
- Center for Research in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases (CIMUS), University of Santiago de Compostela, 15705 Campus Vida, Santiago de Compostela, Spain; Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology Department, School of Pharmacy, University of Santiago de Compostela, 15705 Campus Vida, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Radiology Department, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, 7703 Floyd Curl Dr., San Antonio, TX 78229-3900, USA
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- Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology Department, School of Pharmacy, University of Santiago de Compostela, 15705 Campus Vida, Santiago de Compostela, Spain; Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela 15706, Spain
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- Center for Research in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases (CIMUS), University of Santiago de Compostela, 15705 Campus Vida, Santiago de Compostela, Spain; Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology Department, School of Pharmacy, University of Santiago de Compostela, 15705 Campus Vida, Santiago de Compostela, Spain; Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela 15706, Spain
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- Radiology Department, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, 7703 Floyd Curl Dr., San Antonio, TX 78229-3900, USA.
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Vicente S, Peleteiro M, Díaz-Freitas B, Sanchez A, González-Fernández Á, Alonso MJ. Co-delivery of viral proteins and a TLR7 agonist from polysaccharide nanocapsules: a needle-free vaccination strategy. J Control Release 2013; 172:773-81. [PMID: 24076340 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2013.09.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2013] [Revised: 09/08/2013] [Accepted: 09/15/2013] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Here we report a new nanotechnology-based nasal vaccination concept intended to elicit both, specific humoral and cellular immune responses. The concept relies on the use of a multifunctional antigen nanocarrier consisting of a hydrophobic nanocore, which can allocate lipophilic immunostimulants, and a polymeric corona made of chitosan (CS), intended to associate antigens and facilitate their transport across the nasal mucosa. The Toll-like receptor 7 (TLR7) agonist, imiquimod, and the recombinant hepatitis B surface antigen (HB), were selected as model molecules for the validation of the concept. The multifunctional nanocarriers had a nanometric size (around 200 nm), a high positive zeta potential (+45 mV) and a high antigen association efficiency (70%). They also exhibited the ability to enter macrophages in vitro and to effectively deliver the associated imiquimod intracellularly, as noted by the secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines (i.e. IL-6 and TNF-α). However, the nanocarriers did not induce the in vitro activation of the complement cascade. Finally, the positive effect of the co-delivery of HB and imiquimod from the nanocapsules was evidenced upon intranasal administration to mice. The nanocapsules containing imiquimod elicited a protective immune response characterized by increasing IgG levels over time and specific immunological memory. Additionally, the levels of serum IgG subclasses (IgG1 and IgG2a) indicated a balanced cellular/humoral response, thus suggesting the capacity of the nanocapsules to modulate the systemic immune response upon nasal vaccination.
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- Sara Vicente
- Center for Research in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases (CIMUS), University of Santiago de Compostela, 15706 Campus Vida, Santiago de Compostela, Spain; Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmacy, University of Santiago de Compostela, 15705 Campus Vida, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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