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Ghobadi M, Salehi S, Ardestani MTS, Mousavi-Khattat M, Shakeran Z, Khosravi A, Cordani M, Zarrabi A. Amine-functionalized mesoporous silica nanoparticles decorated by silver nanoparticles for delivery of doxorubicin in breast and cervical cancer cells. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2024:114349. [PMID: 38848782 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2024.114349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2024] [Revised: 05/18/2024] [Accepted: 06/04/2024] [Indexed: 06/09/2024]
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Nanocarriers have demonstrated promising potential in the delivery of various anticancer drugs and in improving the efficiency of the treatment. In this study, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were green-synthesized using the extracts of different parts of the pomegranate plant, including the peel, flower petals, and calyx. To obtain the most efficient extract used for the green synthesis of AgNPs, all three types of synthesized nanoparticles were characterized. Then, (3-Aminopropyl) triethoxysilane-functionalized mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs-APTES) decorated with AgNPs were fabricated via a one-pot green-synthesis method. AgNPs were directly coated on the surface of MSNs-APTES by adding pomegranate extract enriched with a source of reducing agent leading to converting the silver ion to AgNPs. The MSN-APTES-AgNPs (MSNs-AgNPs) have been thoroughly characterized using nanoparticle characterization techniques. In addition, DNA cleavage and hemolysis activities of the synthesized nanoparticles were analyzed, confirming the biocompatibility of synthesized nanoparticles. The Doxorubicin (DOX, as a breast/cervical anti-cancer drug) loading (42.8%) and release profiles were investigated via UV-visible spectroscopy. The fibroblast, breast cancer, and cervical cancer cells' viability against DOX-loaded nanoparticles were also studied. The results of this high drug loading, uniform shape, and small functionalized nanoparticles demonstrated its great potential for breast and cervical cancer management.
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- Melika Ghobadi
- Department of Genetics, Department of Biology, Institute of Higher Education, Noor Danesh Maymeh, Isfahan, Iran
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- Advanced Materials Research Center, Department of Materials Engineering, Najafabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, Iran
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Biological Science and Technology, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Biological Science and Technology, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Genetics and Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Istanbul Okan University, Istanbul 34959, Turkiye
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Complutense University of Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain; Instituto de Investigaciones Sanitarias San Carlos (IdISSC), 28040 Madrid, Spain.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Istinye University, Istanbul 34396, Turkiye; Department of Research Analytics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai 600 077, India; Graduate School of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Yuan Ze University, Taoyuan 320315, Taiwan.
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Huang Y, Ouyang W, Lai Z, Qiu G, Bu Z, Zhu X, Wang Q, Yu Y, Liu J. Nanotechnology-enabled sonodynamic therapy against malignant tumors. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2024; 6:1974-1991. [PMID: 38633037 PMCID: PMC11019498 DOI: 10.1039/d3na00738c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2023] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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Sonodynamic therapy (SDT) is an emerging approach for malignant tumor treatment, offering high precision, deep tissue penetration, and minimal side effects. The rapid advancements in nanotechnology, particularly in cancer treatment, have enhanced the efficacy and targeting specificity of SDT. Combining sonodynamic therapy with nanotechnology offers a promising direction for future cancer treatments. In this review, we first systematically discussed the anti-tumor mechanism of SDT and then summarized the common nanotechnology-related sonosensitizers and their recent applications. Subsequently, nanotechnology-related therapies derived using the SDT mechanism were elaborated. Finally, the role of nanomaterials in SDT combined therapy was also introduced.
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- Yunxi Huang
- Department of Medical Ultrasound, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital 77 He Di Road 530021 Nanning China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Epigenetics and Gene Regulation, Department of Medical Oncology, Yat-sen Supercomputer Intelligent Medical Joint Research Institute, Phase I Clinical Trial Centre, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University 510120 Guangzhou China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Guangdong Medical University 524000 Zhanjiang China
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- Department of Medical Ultrasound, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital 77 He Di Road 530021 Nanning China
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- Department of Medical Ultrasound, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital 77 He Di Road 530021 Nanning China
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- Department of Medical Ultrasound, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital 77 He Di Road 530021 Nanning China
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- Department of Medical Ultrasound, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital 77 He Di Road 530021 Nanning China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Epigenetics and Gene Regulation, Department of Medical Oncology, Yat-sen Supercomputer Intelligent Medical Joint Research Institute, Phase I Clinical Trial Centre, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University 510120 Guangzhou China
- Faculty of Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology Taipa Macao PR China
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- Department of Medical Ultrasound, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital 77 He Di Road 530021 Nanning China
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Zhang N, Sun Q, Li J, Li J, Tang L, Zhao Q, Pu Y, Liang G, He B, Gao W, Chen J. A lipid/PLGA nanocomplex to reshape tumor immune microenvironment for colon cancer therapy. Regen Biomater 2024; 11:rbae036. [PMID: 38628547 PMCID: PMC11018539 DOI: 10.1093/rb/rbae036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2023] [Revised: 02/22/2024] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024] Open
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Immune checkpoint blockade therapy provides a new strategy for tumor treatment; however, the insufficient infiltration of cytotoxic T cells and immunosuppression in tumor microenvironment lead to unsatisfied effects. Herein, we reported a lipid/PLGA nanocomplex (RDCM) co-loaded with the photosensitizer Ce6 and the indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO) inhibitor 1MT to improve immunotherapy of colon cancer. Arginine-glycine-aspartic acid (RGD) as the targeting moiety was conjugated on 1,2-distearoyl-snglycero-3-phosphoethanolamine lipid via polyethylene glycol (PEG), and programmed cell death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) peptide inhibitor DPPA (sequence: CPLGVRGK-GGG-d(NYSKPTDRQYHF)) was immobilized on the terminal group of PEG via matrix metalloproteinase 2 sensitive peptide linker. The Ce6 and 1MT were encapsulated in PLGA nanoparticles. The drug loaded nanoparticles were composited with RGD and DPPA modified lipid and lecithin to form lipid/PLGA nanocomplexes. When the nanocomplexes were delivered to tumor, DPPA was released by the cleavage of a matrix metalloproteinase 2-sensitive peptide linker for PD-L1 binding. RGD facilitated the cellular internalization of nanocomplexes via avβ3 integrin. Strong immunogenic cell death was induced by 1O2 generated from Ce6 irradiation under 660 nm laser. 1MT inhibited the activity of IDO and reduced the inhibition of cytotoxic T cells caused by kynurenine accumulation in the tumor microenvironment. The RDCM facilitated the maturation of dendritic cells, inhibited the activity of IDO, and markedly recruited the proportion of tumor-infiltrating cytotoxic T cells in CT26 tumor-bearing mice, triggering a robust immunological memory effect, thus effectively preventing tumor metastasis. The results indicated that the RDCM with dual IDO and PD-L1 inhibition effects is a promising platform for targeted photoimmunotherapy of colon cancer.
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- Nan Zhang
- Henan Academy of Sciences, Zhengzhou 450046, China
- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China
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- School of Laboratory Medicine, Sichuan Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Prevention and Control Technology of Veterinary Drug Residue in Animal-origin Food, Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu 610500, China
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Xiao B, Liu Y, Chandrasiri I, Adjei-Sowah E, Mereness J, Yan M, Benoit DSW. Bone-Targeted Nanoparticle Drug Delivery System-Mediated Macrophage Modulation for Enhanced Fracture Healing. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2305336. [PMID: 37797180 PMCID: PMC10922143 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202305336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Revised: 09/03/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023]
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Despite decades of progress, developing minimally invasive bone-specific drug delivery systems (DDS) to improve fracture healing remains a significant clinical challenge. To address this critical therapeutic need, nanoparticle (NP) DDS comprised of poly(styrene-alt-maleic anhydride)-b-poly(styrene) (PSMA-b-PS) functionalized with a peptide that targets tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP) and achieves preferential fracture accumulation has been developed. The delivery of AR28, a glycogen synthase kinase-3 beta (GSK3β) inhibitor, via the TRAP binding peptide-NP (TBP-NP) expedites fracture healing. Interestingly, however, NPs are predominantly taken up by fracture-associated macrophages rather than cells typically associated with fracture healing. Therefore, the underlying mechanism of healing via TBP-NP is comprehensively investigated herein. TBP-NPAR28 promotes M2 macrophage polarization and enhances osteogenesis in preosteoblast-macrophage co-cultures in vitro. Longitudinal analysis of TBP-NPAR28 -mediated fracture healing reveals distinct spatial distributions of M2 macrophages, an increased M2/M1 ratio, and upregulation of anti-inflammatory and downregulated pro-inflammatory genes compared to controls. This work demonstrates the underlying therapeutic mechanism of bone-targeted NP DDS, which leverages macrophages as druggable targets and modulates M2 macrophage polarization to enhance fracture healing, highlighting the therapeutic benefit of this approach for fractures and bone-associated diseases.
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- Baixue Xiao
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, 14623, USA
- Center for Musculoskeletal Research, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, 14623, USA
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- Materials Science Program, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, 14623, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, 14623, USA
- Center for Musculoskeletal Research, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, 14623, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, 14623, USA
- Center for Musculoskeletal Research, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, 14623, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, 14623, USA
- Center for Musculoskeletal Research, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, 14623, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, 14623, USA
- Center for Musculoskeletal Research, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, 14623, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, 14623, USA
- Center for Musculoskeletal Research, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, 14623, USA
- Materials Science Program, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, 14623, USA
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, 14623, USA
- Department of Bioengineering, Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR, 97403, USA
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Dai X, Du Y, Li Y, Yan F. Nanomaterials-based precision sonodynamic therapy enhancing immune checkpoint blockade: A promising strategy targeting solid tumor. Mater Today Bio 2023; 23:100796. [PMID: 37766898 PMCID: PMC10520454 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2023.100796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2023] [Revised: 08/24/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Burgeoning is an evolution from conventional photodynamic therapy (PDT). Thus, sonodynamic therapy (SDT) regulated by nanoparticles (NPs) possesses multiple advantages, including stronger penetration ability, better biological safety, and not reactive oxygen species (ROS)-dependent tumor-killing effect. However, the limitation to tumor inhibition instead of shrinkage and the incapability of eliminating metastatic tumors hinder the clinical potential for SDT. Fortunately, immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) can revive immunological function and induce a long-term immune memory against tumor rechallenges. Hence, synergizing NPs-based SDT with ICB can provide a promising therapeutic outcome for solid tumors. Herein, we briefly reviewed the progress in NPs-based SDT and ICB therapy. We highlighted the synergistic anti-tumor mechanisms and summarized the representative preclinical trials on SDT-assisted immunotherapy. Compared to other reviews, we provided comprehensive and unique perspectives on the innovative sonosensitizers in each trial. Moreover, we also discussed the current challenges and future corresponding solutions.
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- Xinlun Dai
- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, General Surgery Center, First Hospital of Jilin University, 71 Xinmin Street, Changchun 130021, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- Department of Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, First Hospital of Jilin University, 71 Xinmin Street, Changchun 130021, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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Yekani M, Azargun R, Sharifi S, Sadri Nahand J, Hasani A, Ghanbari H, Sadat Seyyedi Z, Memar MY, Maleki Dizaj S. Preparation, Physicochemical Characterization, Antimicrobial Effects, Biocompatibility and Cytotoxicity of Co-Loaded Meropenem and Vancomycin in Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles. Biomedicines 2023; 11:3075. [PMID: 38002075 PMCID: PMC10669092 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11113075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2023] [Revised: 11/05/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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Mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNPs) have been reported as an effective system to co-deliver a variety of different agents to enhance efficiency and improve biocompatibility. This study was aimed at the preparation, physicochemical characterization, antimicrobial effects, biocompatibility, and cytotoxicity of vancomycin and meropenem co-loaded in the mesoporous silica nanoparticles (Van/Mrp-MSNPs). The prepared nanoparticles were explored for their physicochemical features, antibacterial and antibiofilm effects, biocompatibility, and cytotoxicity. The minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) of the Van/Mrp-MSNPs (0.12-1 µg/mL) against Staphylococcus aureus isolates were observed to be lower than those of the same concentrations of vancomycin and meropenem. The minimum biofilm inhibitory concentration (MBIC) range of the Van/Mrp-MSNPs was 8-64 μg/mL, which was lower than the meropenem and vancomycin MBICs. The bacterial adherence was not significantly decreased upon exposure to levels lower than the MICs of the MSNPs and Van/Mrp-MSNPs. The viability of NIH/3T3 cells treated with serial concentrations of the MSNPs and Van/Mrp-MSNPs were 73-88% and 74-90%, respectively. The Van/Mrp-MSNPs displayed considerable inhibitory effects against MRSA, favorable biocompatibility, and low cytotoxicity. The Van/Mrp-MSNPs could be a potential system for the treatment of infections.
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- Mina Yekani
- Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz 51548-53431, Iran
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan 87137-83976, Iran
- Student Research Committee, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan 87137-83976, Iran
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- Medicinal Plants Research Center, Maragheh University of Medical Science, Maragheh 55158-78151, Iran
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- Dental and Periodontal Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz 51548-53431, Iran;
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- Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz 51548-53431, Iran
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- Immunology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz 51548-53431, Iran
- Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz 51548-53431, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz 51548-53431, Iran;
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan 87137-83976, Iran
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- Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz 51548-53431, Iran
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- Dental and Periodontal Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz 51548-53431, Iran;
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Ilyas S, E M Sahnoun S, Szymura A, Pes J, Habib S, Florea A, Schäfer L, Buhl EM, Morgenroth A, Habib P, Mottaghy FM, Mathur S. Validation of Dual-Action Chemo-Radio-Labeled Nanocarriers with High Efficacy against Triple-Negative Breast Cancer. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:48963-48977. [PMID: 37831583 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c10579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/15/2023]
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Identification and selectivity of molecular targets with prolonged action for difficult-to-target cancer such as triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) represent a persisting challenge in the precision delivery of therapeutics. In the quest to target undruggable sites, this study validates the bioavailability of polydopamine-sealed mesoporous silica nanocarriers (PDA-mSiO2) for in vivo drug delivery to TNBC. For controlled transport and release, the chemotherapeutic drug doxorubicin was encapsulated in mSiO2 nanocarriers coated with a PDA layer serving as a stimuli-responsive gatekeeper or seal. For unifying targeting and treatment modalities, these nanocarriers were covalently conjugated to a macrocyclic chelator (DOTA) and folate (FA-mSiO2.) that enabled incorporation of radionuclides and identification of FR Alpha (FolRα) receptors present on TNBC cells. The robust chemical design of FA- and DOTA-functionalized PDA-coated mSiO2 nanocarriers constitutes mild reaction conditions to avoid the loss of surface-bound molecules. The radiolabeling studies with the theranostic pair 68Ga and 177Lu showed quantitative trends for radiochemical efficacy and purity. Nanocarriers equipped with both radiolabels and affinity ligands were optimally stable when incubated with human serum for up to 120 h (177Lu), demonstrating hydrophilicity with a partition coefficient (log P) of -3.29 ± 0.08. Specifically, when incubated with TNBC cells, the cells received significant FA-mSiO2 carriers, demonstrating efficient carrier internalization and time-dependent uptake. Moreover, in vivo results visualize the retention of drug-filled carriers at the tumor sites for a long time, which holds promise for therapeutic studies. This research work demonstrates for the first time the successful dual conjugation of nanocarriers through the colocation of radionuclides and anticancer drugs that is promising for both live molecular imaging and enhanced therapeutic effect for TNBC.
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- Shaista Ilyas
- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Cologne, Greinstr. 6, 50939 Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital, RWTH Aachen University, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Cologne, Greinstr. 6, 50939 Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital, RWTH Aachen University, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital, RWTH Aachen University, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital, RWTH Aachen University, 52074 Aachen, Germany
- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Center (MUMC+), 6202 Maastricht, The Netherlands
- School for Cardiovascular Diseases (CARIM), Maastricht University Medical Center, 6229 HX Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital, RWTH Aachen University, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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- Electron Microscopy Facility, Institute of Pathology, University Hospital Aachen, RWTH Aachen University, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital, RWTH Aachen University, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital, RWTH Aachen University, 52074 Aachen, Germany
- Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Immunology, University Hospital, RWTH Aachen University, 52074 Aachen, Germany
- JARA-BRAIN Institute of Molecular Neuroscience and Neuroimaging, Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH and RWTH Aachen University, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital, RWTH Aachen University, 52074 Aachen, Germany
- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Center (MUMC+), 6202 Maastricht, The Netherlands
- School for Cardiovascular Diseases (CARIM), Maastricht University Medical Center, 6229 HX Maastricht, The Netherlands
- Center of Integrated Oncology (CIO), Universities of Aachen, Bonn, Cologne, and Düsseldorf, 50937 Cologne, Germany
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- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Cologne, Greinstr. 6, 50939 Cologne, Germany
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Oh H, Jeong E, Lee JS, Kim J, Lee D, Kim BS, Sung D, Koo H, Choi WI, Tae G. ROS-responsive PEGylated ferrocene polymer nanoparticles with improved stability for tumor-selective chemotherapy and imaging. Mater Today Bio 2023; 22:100774. [PMID: 37664795 PMCID: PMC10468360 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2023.100774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2023] [Revised: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023] Open
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Ferrocene-based nanoparticles have garnered interest as reactive oxygen species (ROS)-responsive nanocarriers of anticancer drugs and imaging agents. However, their biomedical applications remain limited due to their poor physiological stability. PEGylation of nanocarriers improves their stability and biocompatibility. In this study, we aimed to develop novel PEG-ferrocene nanoparticles (PFNPs) with enhanced stability and ROS responsiveness for the delivery of paclitaxel (PTX) and imaging agents. PEGylation improved the stability of ferrocene nanoparticles, inhibiting their ROS-responsive destruction. Several PEG-ferrocene polymers containing different molar ratios of methacrylic acid and poly (ethylene glycol) methyl ether methacrylate was designed for optimization. ROS-responsive polymers with optimal monomer ratios were self-assembled into PFNPs with enhanced stability. The PFNPs distended, effectively releasing encapsulated PTX and imaging agents within 8 h in the presence of ROS. Furthermore, they remained stable, with no changes in their hydrodynamic diameters or polydispersity indexes after storage in an aqueous solution and biological buffer. The accumulation of PFNPs in a tumor model in vivo was 15-fold higher than a free dye. PTX-loaded PFNPs showed a substantial tumor-suppression effect, reducing tumor size to approximately 18% of that in the corresponding control group. These findings suggest a promising application of ROS-responsive PFNPs in tumor treatment as biocompatible nanocarriers of anticancer drugs and imaging agents.
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- Hyeryeon Oh
- Center for Bio-Healthcare Materials, Bio-Convergence Materials R&D Division, Korea Institute of Ceramic Engineering and Technology, Cheongju, 28160, Republic of Korea
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Gwangju, 61005, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Medical Life Sciences, Department of Biomedicine & Health Sciences, and Catholic Photomedicine Research Institute, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, 06591, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Bio-Healthcare Materials, Bio-Convergence Materials R&D Division, Korea Institute of Ceramic Engineering and Technology, Cheongju, 28160, Republic of Korea
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Gwangju, 61005, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Bio-Healthcare Materials, Bio-Convergence Materials R&D Division, Korea Institute of Ceramic Engineering and Technology, Cheongju, 28160, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Medical Life Sciences, Department of Biomedicine & Health Sciences, and Catholic Photomedicine Research Institute, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, 06591, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Bio-Healthcare Materials, Bio-Convergence Materials R&D Division, Korea Institute of Ceramic Engineering and Technology, Cheongju, 28160, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Bio-Healthcare Materials, Bio-Convergence Materials R&D Division, Korea Institute of Ceramic Engineering and Technology, Cheongju, 28160, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Medical Life Sciences, Department of Biomedicine & Health Sciences, and Catholic Photomedicine Research Institute, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, 06591, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Bio-Healthcare Materials, Bio-Convergence Materials R&D Division, Korea Institute of Ceramic Engineering and Technology, Cheongju, 28160, Republic of Korea
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Gwangju, 61005, Republic of Korea
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Liao S, Cai M, Zhu R, Fu T, Du Y, Kong J, Zhang Y, Qu C, Dong X, Ni J, Yin X. Antitumor Effect of Photodynamic Therapy/Sonodynamic Therapy/Sono-Photodynamic Therapy of Chlorin e6 and Other Applications. Mol Pharm 2023; 20:875-885. [PMID: 36689197 DOI: 10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.2c00824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Chlorin e6 (Ce6) has been extensively researched and developed as an antitumor therapy. Ce6 is a highly effective photosensitizer and sonosensitizer with promising future applications in photodynamic therapy, dynamic acoustic therapy, and combined acoustic and light therapy for tumors. Ce6 is also being studied for other applications in fluorescence navigation, antibacterials, and plant growth regulation. Here we review the role and research status of Ce6 in tumor therapy and the problems and challenges of its clinical application. Other biomedical effects of Ce6 are also briefly discussed. Despite the difficulties in clinical application, Ce6 has significant advantages in photodynamic therapy (PDT)/sonodynamic therapy (SDT) against cancer and offers several possibilities in clinical utility.
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- Shilang Liao
- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China
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- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China
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- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China
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- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China
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- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China
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- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China
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- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China
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- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China
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- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China
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Chen Q, Zhang M, Huang H, Dong C, Dai X, Feng G, Lin L, Sun D, Yang D, Xie L, Chen Y, Guo J, Jing X. Single Atom-Doped Nanosonosensitizers for Mutually Optimized Sono/Chemo-Nanodynamic Therapy of Triple Negative Breast Cancer. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2206244. [PMID: 36646509 PMCID: PMC9951334 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202206244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2022] [Revised: 12/11/2022] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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Sonodynamic therapy (SDT) represents a promising therapeutic modality for treating breast cancer, which relies on the generation of abundant reactive oxygen species (ROS) to induce oxidative stress damage. However, mutant breast cancers, especially triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), have evolved to acquire specific antioxidant defense functions, significantly limiting the killing efficiency of SDT. Herein, the authors have engineered a distinct single copper atom-doped titanium dioxide (Cu/TiO2 ) nanosonosensitizer with highly catalytic and sonosensitive activities for synergistic chemodynamic and sonodynamic treatment of TNBC. The single-atom Cu is anchored on the most stable Ti vacancies of hollow TiO2 sonosensitizers, which not only substantially improved the catalytic activity of Cu-mediated Fenton-like reaction, but also considerably augmented the sonodynamic efficiency of TiO2 by facilitating the separation of electrons (e- ) and holes (h+ ). Both the in vitro and in vivo studies demonstrate that the engineered single atom-doped nanosonosensitizers effectively achieved the significantly inhibitory effect of TNBC, providing a therapeutic paradigm for non-invasive and safe tumor elimination through the mutual process of sono/chemo-nanodynamic therapy based on multifunctional single-atom nanosonosensitizers.
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- Qiqing Chen
- Department of UltrasonographyHainan General Hospital/Hainan Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical UniversityHaikou570311P. R. China
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- Department of UltrasonographyHainan General Hospital/Hainan Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical UniversityHaikou570311P. R. China
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- Materdicine LabSchool of Life SciencesShanghai UniversityShanghai200444P. R. China
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- Department of UltrasoundZhongshan HospitalFudan Universityand Shanghai Institute of Medical ImagingShanghai200032P. R. China
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- Materdicine LabSchool of Life SciencesShanghai UniversityShanghai200444P. R. China
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- Department of UltrasonographyHainan General Hospital/Hainan Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical UniversityHaikou570311P. R. China
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- Department of UltrasonographyHainan General Hospital/Hainan Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical UniversityHaikou570311P. R. China
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- Department of UltrasonographyHainan General Hospital/Hainan Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical UniversityHaikou570311P. R. China
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- Department of UltrasonographyHainan General Hospital/Hainan Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical UniversityHaikou570311P. R. China
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- Department of UltrasonographyHainan General Hospital/Hainan Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical UniversityHaikou570311P. R. China
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- Materdicine LabSchool of Life SciencesShanghai UniversityShanghai200444P. R. China
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- Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese MedicineShanghai201203P. R. China
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- Department of UltrasonographyHainan General Hospital/Hainan Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical UniversityHaikou570311P. R. China
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Recent Advances in Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticle-Mediated Drug Delivery for Breast Cancer Treatment. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:pharmaceutics15010227. [PMID: 36678856 PMCID: PMC9860911 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15010227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2022] [Revised: 12/31/2022] [Accepted: 01/03/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Breast cancer (BC) currently occupies the second rank in cancer-related global female deaths. Although consistent awareness and improved diagnosis have reduced mortality in recent years, late diagnosis and resistant response still limit the therapeutic efficacy of chemotherapeutic drugs (CDs), leading to relapse with consequent invasion and metastasis. Treatment with CDs is indeed well-versed but it is badly curtailed with accompanying side effects and inadequacies of site-specific drug delivery. As a result, drug carriers ensuring stealth delivery and sustained drug release with improved pharmacokinetics and biodistribution are urgently needed. Core-shell mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNPs) have recently been a cornerstone in this context, attributed to their high surface area, low density, robust functionalization, high drug loading capacity, size-shape-controlled functioning, and homogeneous shell architecture, enabling stealth drug delivery. Recent interest in using MSNPs as drug delivery vehicles has been due to their functionalization and size-shape-driven versatilities. With such insights, this article focuses on the preparation methods and drug delivery mechanisms of MSNPs, before discussing their emerging utility in BC treatment. The information compiled herein could consolidate the database for using inorganic nanoparticles (NPs) as BC drug delivery vehicles in terms of design, application and resolving post-therapy complications.
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Hybrid Ultrasound-Activated Nanoparticles Based on Graphene Quantum Dots for Cancer Treatment. Int J Pharm 2022; 629:122373. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2022.122373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2022] [Revised: 10/23/2022] [Accepted: 11/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Zhou HY, Chen Y, Li P, He X, Zhong J, Hu Z, Liu L, Chen Y, Cui G, Sun D, Zheng T. Sonodynamic therapy for breast cancer: A literature review. OPEN CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1515/chem-2022-0186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Breast cancer (BC) is a malignant tumor with the highest incidence among women. Surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy are currently used as the first-line methods for treating BC. Sonodynamic therapy (SDT) in combination with sonosensitizers exerts a synergistic effect. The therapeutic effects of SDT depend on factors, such as the intensity, frequency, and duration of ultrasound, and the type and the biological model of sonosensitizer. Current reviews have focused on the possibility of using tumor-seeking sonosensitizers, sometimes in combination with different therapies, such as immunotherapy. This study elucidates the therapeutic mechanism of interaction between SDT and tissue as well as the current progress in medical applications of SDT to BC.
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- Hai-ying Zhou
- Department of Ultrasonography, Shenzhen Key Laboratory for Drug Addiction and Medication Safety, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Institute of Ultrasound Medicine, Shenzhen-PKU-HKUST Medical Center , Shenzhen , 518036 , China
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- Department of Ultrasonography, Shenzhen Key Laboratory for Drug Addiction and Medication Safety, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Institute of Ultrasound Medicine, Shenzhen-PKU-HKUST Medical Center , Shenzhen , 518036 , China
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- Department of Ultrasonography, Shenzhen Key Laboratory for Drug Addiction and Medication Safety, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Institute of Ultrasound Medicine, Shenzhen-PKU-HKUST Medical Center , Shenzhen , 518036 , China
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- Department of Ultrasonography, Shenzhen Key Laboratory for Drug Addiction and Medication Safety, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Institute of Ultrasound Medicine, Shenzhen-PKU-HKUST Medical Center , Shenzhen , 518036 , China
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- Department of Ultrasonography, Shenzhen Key Laboratory for Drug Addiction and Medication Safety, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Institute of Ultrasound Medicine, Shenzhen-PKU-HKUST Medical Center , Shenzhen , 518036 , China
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- Department of Ultrasonography, Shenzhen Key Laboratory for Drug Addiction and Medication Safety, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Institute of Ultrasound Medicine, Shenzhen-PKU-HKUST Medical Center , Shenzhen , 518036 , China
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- Department of Ultrasonography, Shenzhen Key Laboratory for Drug Addiction and Medication Safety, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Institute of Ultrasound Medicine, Shenzhen-PKU-HKUST Medical Center , Shenzhen , 518036 , China
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- Department of Ultrasonography, Shenzhen Key Laboratory for Drug Addiction and Medication Safety, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Institute of Ultrasound Medicine, Shenzhen-PKU-HKUST Medical Center , Shenzhen , 518036 , China
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- Department of Ultrasonography, Shenzhen Key Laboratory for Drug Addiction and Medication Safety, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Institute of Ultrasound Medicine, Shenzhen-PKU-HKUST Medical Center , Shenzhen , 518036 , China
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- Department of Ultrasonography, Shenzhen Key Laboratory for Drug Addiction and Medication Safety, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Institute of Ultrasound Medicine, Shenzhen-PKU-HKUST Medical Center , Shenzhen , 518036 , China
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- Department of Ultrasonography, Shenzhen Key Laboratory for Drug Addiction and Medication Safety, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Institute of Ultrasound Medicine, Shenzhen-PKU-HKUST Medical Center , Shenzhen , 518036 , China
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Zhang Y, Zhao Y, Zhang Y, Liu Q, Zhang M, Tu K. The crosstalk between sonodynamic therapy and autophagy in cancer. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:961725. [PMID: 36046833 PMCID: PMC9421066 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.961725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2022] [Accepted: 07/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/07/2022] Open
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As a noninvasive treatment approach for cancer and other diseases, sonodynamic therapy (SDT) has attracted extensive attention due to the deep penetration of ultrasound, good focusing, and selective irradiation sites. However, intrinsic limitations of traditional sonosensitizers hinder the widespread application of SDT. With the development of nanotechnology, nanoparticles as sonosensitizers or as a vehicle to deliver sonosensitizers have been designed and used to target tissues or tumor cells with high specificity and accuracy. Autophagy is a common metabolic alteration in both normal cells and tumor cells. When autophagy happens, a double-membrane autophagosome with sequestrated intracellular components is delivered and fused with lysosomes for degradation. Recycling these cell materials can promote survival under a variety of stress conditions. Numerous studies have revealed that both apoptosis and autophagy occur after SDT. This review summarizes recent progress in autophagy activation by SDT through multiple mechanisms in tumor therapies, drug resistance, and lipid catabolism. A promising tumor therapy, which combines SDT with autophagy inhibition using a nanoparticle delivering system, is presented and investigated.
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- Yujie Zhang
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xi’an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xi’an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xi’an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xi’an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
- *Correspondence: Mingzhen Zhang, ; Kangsheng Tu,
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xi’an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
- *Correspondence: Mingzhen Zhang, ; Kangsheng Tu,
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Li C, Li Y, Li G, Wu S. Functional Nanoparticles for Enhanced Cancer Therapy. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14081682. [PMID: 36015307 PMCID: PMC9412412 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14081682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2022] [Revised: 08/03/2022] [Accepted: 08/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Cancer is the leading cause of death in people worldwide. The conventional therapeutic approach is mainly based on chemotherapy, which has a series of side effects. Compared with traditional chemotherapy drugs, nanoparticle-based delivery of anti-cancer drugs possesses a few attractive features. The application of nanotechnology in an interdisciplinary manner in the biomedical field has led to functional nanoparticles achieving much progress in cancer therapy. Nanoparticles have been involved in the diagnosis and targeted and personalized treatment of cancer. For example, different nano-drug strategies, including endogenous and exogenous stimuli-responsive, surface conjugation, and macromolecular encapsulation for nano-drug systems, have successfully prevented tumor procession. The future for functional nanoparticles is bright and promising due to the fast development of nanotechnology. However, there are still some challenges and limitations that need to be considered. Based on the above contents, the present article analyzes the progress in developing functional nanoparticles in cancer therapy. Research gaps and promising strategies for the clinical application are discussed.
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- Chenchen Li
- Institute of Urology, The Affiliated Luohu Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518000, China
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- Institute of Urology, The Affiliated Luohu Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518000, China
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- Institute of Urology, The Affiliated Luohu Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518000, China
- Correspondence: (G.L.); (S.W.)
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- Institute of Urology, The Affiliated Luohu Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518000, China
- Department of Urology, South China Hospital, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518116, China
- Correspondence: (G.L.); (S.W.)
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Li Y, Deng G, Hu X, Li C, Wang X, Zhu Q, Zheng K, Xiong W, Wu H. Recent advances in mesoporous silica nanoparticle-based targeted drug-delivery systems for cancer therapy. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2022; 17:1253-1279. [PMID: 36250937 DOI: 10.2217/nnm-2022-0023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Targeted drug-delivery systems are a growing research topic in tumor treatment. In recent years, mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) have been extensively studied and applied in noninvasive and biocompatible drug-delivery systems for tumor therapy due to their outstanding advantages, which include high surface area, large pore volume, tunable pore size, easy surface modification and stable framework. The advances in the application of MSNs for anticancer drug targeting are covered and highlighted in this review, and the challenges and prospects of MSN-based targeted drug-delivery systems are discussed. This review provides new insights for researchers interested in targeted drug-delivery systems against cancer.
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- Ying Li
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, People's Republic of China.,School of Pharmacy, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, People's Republic of China
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Koohi Moftakhari Esfahani M, Alavi SE, Cabot PJ, Islam N, Izake EL. Application of Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles in Cancer Therapy and Delivery of Repurposed Anthelmintics for Cancer Therapy. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14081579. [PMID: 36015204 PMCID: PMC9415106 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14081579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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This review focuses on the biomedical application of mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs), mainly focusing on the therapeutic application of MSNs for cancer treatment and specifically on overcoming the challenges of currently available anthelmintics (e.g., low water solubility) as repurposed drugs for cancer treatment. MSNs, due to their promising features, such as tunable pore size and volume, ability to control the drug release, and ability to convert the crystalline state of drugs to an amorphous state, are appropriate carriers for drug delivery with the improved solubility of hydrophobic drugs. The biomedical applications of MSNs can be further improved by the development of MSN-based multimodal anticancer therapeutics (e.g., photosensitizer-, photothermal-, and chemotherapeutics-modified MSNs) and chemical modifications, such as poly ethyleneglycol (PEG)ylation. In this review, various applications of MSNs (photodynamic and sonodynamic therapies, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, gene therapy, immunotherapy) and, in particular, as the carrier of anthelmintics for cancer therapy have been discussed. Additionally, the issues related to the safety of these nanoparticles have been deeply discussed. According to the findings of this literature review, the applications of MSN nanosystems for cancer therapy are a promising approach to improving the efficacy of the diagnostic and chemotherapeutic agents. Moreover, the MSN systems seem to be an efficient strategy to further help to decrease treatment costs by reducing the drug dose.
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- Maedeh Koohi Moftakhari Esfahani
- School of Chemistry and Physics, Faculty of Science, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), 2 George Street, Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia;
- Centre for Materials Science, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), 2 George Street, Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Dentistry, Griffith University, Gold Coast, QLD 4215, Australia;
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- School of Pharmacy, The University of Queensland, Woolloongabba, QLD 4102, Australia;
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- School of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Health, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George Street, Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia;
- Centre for Immunology and Infection Control (CIIC), Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia
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- School of Chemistry and Physics, Faculty of Science, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), 2 George Street, Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia;
- Centre for Materials Science, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), 2 George Street, Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +61-7-3138-2501
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Ribeiro TC, Sábio RM, Carvalho GC, Fonseca-Santos B, Chorilli M. Exploiting Mesoporous Silica, Silver And Gold Nanoparticles For Neurodegenerative Diseases Treatment. Int J Pharm 2022; 624:121978. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2022.121978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2022] [Revised: 06/20/2022] [Accepted: 06/30/2022] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Esmailzadeh A, Shanei A, Attaran N, Hejazi SH, Hemati S. Sonodynamic Therapy Using Dacarbazine-Loaded AuSiO 2 Nanoparticles for Melanoma Treatment: An In-Vitro Study on the B16F10 Murine Melanoma Cell Line. ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE & BIOLOGY 2022; 48:1131-1142. [PMID: 35307236 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultrasmedbio.2022.02.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2021] [Revised: 02/09/2022] [Accepted: 02/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The use of nanoparticles as a sonosensitizer in cancer sonodynamic therapy has been gaining attention because of their great advantages in drug delivery applications. By conjugating chemotherapy agents with nanoparticles, we can develop a drug delivery platform, control drug release and improve the outcome of treatments. The in-vitro study described here evaluates the combination of AuSiO2 nanoparticles and dacarbazine (DTIC@AuSiO2) as a sonosensitizer for sonodynamic therapy of melanoma. 3-(4,5-Dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) and flow cytometry assays revealed that the viability of B16F10 melanoma cells was significantly inhibited by the increase in apoptosis induction in treatment with DTIC@AuSiO2 nanoparticles under ultrasound exposure compared with treatment with the free DTIC or AuSiO2 nanoparticles. The sonosensitization activity of AuSiO2 nanoparticles and greater uptake of DTIC by tumor cells after loading in DTIC@AuSiO2 nanoparticles inhibited the proliferation of melanoma tumor cells effectively. In conclusion, the DTIC@AuSiO2 nanoparticles established in this study could represent a good drug delivery and sonosensitizer platform for use in melanoma sonodynamic therapy.
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- Arman Esmailzadeh
- Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
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- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, Applied Biophotonics Research Center, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Parasitology and Mycology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, School of Medicine, Seyyed Al-Shohada Hospital, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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Lin CY, Yang CM, Lindén M. Dissolution and morphology evolution of mesoporous silica nanoparticles under biologically relevant conditions. J Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 608:995-1004. [PMID: 34785474 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2021.09.164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2021] [Revised: 09/21/2021] [Accepted: 09/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSN) are promising drug vectors due to their high drug loading capacities, degradability under biologically relevant conditions. The dissolution of MSN has been the focus of several recent studies, most of which have, however, been carried out in the absence of proteins, and do therefore not reflect the conditions prevailing during in vitro or in vivo administration of the particles. Furthermore, typically the dissolution studies are limited with respect to the range of MSN concentrations applied. Here, we report results related to the dissolution kinetics and structural particle evolution for MCM-48 MSN carried out in the presence of proteins, and where the particle concentration has been used as a parameter to cover typical concentrations used in in vitro and in vivo studies involving MSNs. Proteins adsorbing to the MSN surface form a diffusion limiting layer that leads to the intermediate formation of core-shell structured particles upon dissolution. Here, the protein concentration controls the kinetics of this process, as the amount of protein adsorbing to the MSN increase with increasing protein concentration. The results thus also imply that the MSN dissolution kinetics is faster under normally applied in vitro conditions as compared to what can be expected under full serum conditions.
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- Chih-Yu Lin
- Department of Chemistry, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 300044, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 300044, Taiwan; Frontier Research Center on Fundamental and Applied Sciences of Matters, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan.
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- University of Ulm, Institute of Inorganic Chemistry II, Albert-Einstein-Allee 11, Ulm 89081, Germany.
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Araújo Martins Y, Zeferino Pavan T, Fonseca Vianna Lopez R. Sonodynamic therapy: Ultrasound parameters and in vitro experimental configurations. Int J Pharm 2021; 610:121243. [PMID: 34743959 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2021.121243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2021] [Revised: 10/07/2021] [Accepted: 10/25/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Sonodynamic therapy (SDT) is a new therapeutic modality for noninvasive cancer treatment based on the association of ultrasound and sonosensitizer drugs. Up to date, there is not a consensus on the standardization of the experimental conditions for the in vitro studies to correctly assess cell viability during SDT. Therefore, this review article mainly describes how the main ultrasound parameters and experimental setups of ultrasound application in vitro studies can influence the SDT bioeffects/response. The sonodynamic action is impacted by the combination of frequency, intensity, duty cycle, and ultrasound application time. The variation of experimental setups in cell culture, such as the transducer position, cell-transducer distance, coupling medium thickness, or type of culture, also influences the sonodynamic response. The intensity, duty cycle, and sonication duration increase cytotoxicity and reactive oxygen species production. For similar ultrasound parameters, differences in the experimental configuration impact cell death in vitro. Four main experimental setups are used to assess for SDT in cell culture (i) a planar transducer placed directly in contact with the bottom of the culture microplate; (ii) microplate positioned in the transducer's far-field using a water tank; (iii) sealed cell culture tubes immersed in water away from the transducer; and (iv) transducer dipped directly into the well with cell culture. Because of the significant variations in the experimental setups, sonodynamic response can significantly vary, and the translation of these results for in vivo experimentation is difficult. Therefore, a well-designed and detailed in vitro experimental setup is vital for understanding the interactions among the biological medium, the sonosensitizer, and the ultrasound for the in vitro to in vivo translation in SDT.
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- Yugo Araújo Martins
- Pharmaceutical Sciences Department, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo (FCFRP-USP), Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Philosophy, Sciences and Letters of Ribeirão Preto (FFCLRP-USP), University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Department, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo (FCFRP-USP), Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil.
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Yang F, Hu Y, Shao L, Zhuang J, Huo Q, He S, Chen S, Wang J, Xie N. SIRT7 interacts with TEK (TIE2) to promote adriamycin induced metastasis in breast cancer. Cell Oncol (Dordr) 2021; 44:1405-1424. [PMID: 34797559 DOI: 10.1007/s13402-021-00649-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Emerging evidence suggests that cytotoxic therapy may promote drug resistance and metastasis while inhibiting the growth of primary tumors. As yet, however, the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. Here, we aimed to investigate the pro-metastatic effects of adriamycin (ADR) therapy on breast cancer cells and to investigate the mechanisms underlying these effects. METHODS Differentially expressed genes between MCF-7 and ADR-resistant MCF-7 breast cancer cells were identified using high-throughput RNA-seq and differential gene expression analyses. In vitro transwell and scratch wound-healing assays, and an in vivo spontaneous metastasis model were used to study the metastatic potential of the breast cancer cells. The relationship between SIRT7 and TEK expression was studied using promoter activity, electrophoretic mobility shift (EMSA), CHIP-qPCR and Co-IP assays. RESULTS Using transcriptome sequencing, we identified two key genes (SIRT7 and TEK) that might contribute to the pro-metastatic effect of ADR on breast cancer cells. SIRT7 acted as a negative regulator for TEK by inducing deacetylation of H3K18 at the TEK promoter. Through transcription factor prediction and double fluorescence experiments, we found that EST-1 could bind to the TEK promoter. Knockdown of EST-1 removed the transcriptional inhibition of TEK that was mediated by up-regulation of SIRT7. Co-IP showed that SIRT7 interacts directly with EST-1 in breast cancer cells, indicating that SIRT7 may induce H3K18 deacetylation at the TEK promoter region by directly binding to EST-1. In vitro and in vivo results showed that overexpression of SIRT7 or inhibition of TIE2 significantly reduced ADR-dependent breast cancer cell invasion/metastasis. CONCLUSION Our findings suggest that ADR therapy may accelerate breast cancer metastasis in a SIRT7/TEK(TIE2) dependent manner.
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- Fan Yang
- Biobank, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518035, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Diagnosis and Treatment of Digestive System Tumors of Zhejiang Province, Ningbo Institute of Life and Health Industry, Hwa Mei Hospital, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- Biobank, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518035, People's Republic of China
- Department of Blood Purification Center, Affiliated Hengyang Hospital, Southern Medical University (Hengyang Centeral Hospital), Hengyang, Hunan, People's Republic of China
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- Biobank, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518035, People's Republic of China
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- Biobank, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518035, People's Republic of China
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- Biobank, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518035, People's Republic of China
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- Biobank, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518035, People's Republic of China
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- Biobank, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518035, People's Republic of China
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- Biobank, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518035, People's Republic of China
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- Biobank, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518035, People's Republic of China.
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Drug Delivery by Ultrasound-Responsive Nanocarriers for Cancer Treatment. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:pharmaceutics13081135. [PMID: 34452096 PMCID: PMC8397943 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13081135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2021] [Revised: 06/28/2021] [Accepted: 06/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Conventional cancer chemotherapies often exhibit insufficient therapeutic outcomes and dose-limiting toxicity. Therefore, there is a need for novel therapeutics and formulations with higher efficacy, improved safety, and more favorable toxicological profiles. This has promoted the development of nanomedicines, including systems for drug delivery, but also for imaging and diagnostics. Nanoparticles loaded with drugs can be designed to overcome several biological barriers to improving efficiency and reducing toxicity. In addition, stimuli-responsive nanocarriers are able to release their payload on demand at the tumor tissue site, preventing premature drug loss. This review focuses on ultrasound-triggered drug delivery by nanocarriers as a versatile, cost-efficient, non-invasive technique for improving tissue specificity and tissue penetration, and for achieving high drug concentrations at their intended site of action. It highlights aspects relevant for ultrasound-mediated drug delivery, including ultrasound parameters and resulting biological effects. Then, concepts in ultrasound-mediated drug delivery are introduced and a comprehensive overview of several types of nanoparticles used for this purpose is given. This includes an in-depth compilation of the literature on the various in vivo ultrasound-responsive drug delivery systems. Finally, toxicological and safety considerations regarding ultrasound-mediated drug delivery with nanocarriers are discussed.
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Tan H, Tian Y, Yang H, Liu Z, Liang X, Li B, Cheng W. Oxygen-sufficient lipid nanobubbles combined with UTMD for enhanced sonodynamic therapy of Hep-G2 cells. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2021; 109:1796-1806. [PMID: 33838006 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.34839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 03/11/2021] [Accepted: 03/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Sonodynamic therapy (SDT) is an emerging noninvasive therapeutic approach, which could penetrate deep-seated tissues and activate sonosensitizer to produce cytotoxic reactive oxygen species (ROS). Nevertheless, the hypoxic tumor microenvironment significantly limits the efficiency of SDT due to its oxygen-consumption treatment principle. To break hypoxia-induced resistance and improve the efficacy of SDT, we developed shell-core structured oxygen-sufficient nanobubbles(NBs), which were designed with a lipid shell loaded the sonosensitizer IR780 and a gas core loaded with oxygen. With the aid of ultrasound-targeted microbubble destruction (UTMD), IR780@O2 NBs not only make sonosensitizers more effectively enriched at the tumor site in a controlled manner, but also directly mediate oxygen release and provide sufficient oxygen for producing more ROS to induce cell apoptosis. Thus, IR780@O2 NBs can efficiently inhibit the proliferation of Hep-G2 cells under ultrasound exposure. What is more, IR780@O2 NBs have a potential for contrast enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) imaging. We believe that our oxygen-sufficient NBs trigged by UTMD could be an ideal therapeutic and imaging system for hepatocellular carcinoma.
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- Haoyan Tan
- Department of Ultrasound, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin, China
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Li L, Lin H, Li D, Zeng Y, Liu G. Ultrasound activated nanosensitizers for sonodynamic therapy and theranostics. Biomed Mater 2021; 16:022008. [DOI: 10.1088/1748-605x/abd382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Yang Y, Fan Z, Zheng K, Shi D, Su G, Ge D, Zhao Q, Fu X, Hou Z. A novel self-targeting theranostic nanoplatform for photoacoustic imaging-monitored and enhanced chemo-sonodynamic therapy. J Mater Chem B 2021; 9:5547-5559. [PMID: 34165487 DOI: 10.1039/d1tb01025e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Sonodynamic therapy has attracted wide attention as a noninvasive therapy due to deep tissue penetration. However, majority sonosensitizers often suffer from poor physiological stability, rapid blood clearance and nonspecific targeting, which seriously hinders their further practical applications. Inspired by the concept of active targeting drug delivery, both dual-functional chemo-drug pemetrexed (PEM, emerges an innate affinity toward the folate receptor) and amphiphilic d-α-tocopheryl polyethylene glycol 1000 succinate (TPGS) were selected to be covalently linked by an esterase-responsive ester linkage. The synthesized self-targeting TPGS-PEM prodrug and indocyanine green (ICG) as functional motifs can be self-assembled into a TPGS-PEM-ICG nanoplatform within an aqueous medium. The TPGS-PEM-ICG nanoplatform with outstanding structural and physiological stability not only protects the sonosensitizer from reticular endothelial system clearance but also achieves active targeting drug delivery and efficient tumor enrichment. Moreover, TPGS-PEM-ICG nanoplatform can selectively recognize tumor cells and then realize on-demand drug burst release by multiple stimuli of internal lysosomal acidity, esterase and external ultrasound, which guarantee low side effects toward normal tissues and organs. It is also worth noting that our nanoplatform exhibits protruding tumor enrichment under the precise guidance of photoacoustic/fluorescence imaging. Further in vitro and in vivo experimental results well confirmed that the TPGS-PEM-ICG nanoplatform possesses enhanced chemo-sonodynamic effects. Interestingly, the highly toxic reactive oxygen species can remarkably reduce the blood oxygen saturation signal of the tumor microenvironment via precise, multifunctional and high-resolution photoacoustic imaging. Taken together, the TPGS-PEM-ICG nanoplatform can be expected to hold enormous potential for diagnosis, prognosis and targeted therapy for tumor.
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- Yifan Yang
- Department of Biomaterials, College of Materials, Research Center of Biomedical Engineering of Xiamen & Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering of Fujian Province & Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory for Soft Functional Materials Research, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China.
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- Department of Biomaterials, College of Materials, Research Center of Biomedical Engineering of Xiamen & Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering of Fujian Province & Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory for Soft Functional Materials Research, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics & Center for Molecular Imaging and Translational Medicine, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China.
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- Department of Biomaterials, College of Materials, Research Center of Biomedical Engineering of Xiamen & Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering of Fujian Province & Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory for Soft Functional Materials Research, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China.
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- Children's Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215025, China
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- Department of Biomaterials, College of Materials, Research Center of Biomedical Engineering of Xiamen & Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering of Fujian Province & Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory for Soft Functional Materials Research, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics & Center for Molecular Imaging and Translational Medicine, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China.
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- Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou 730000, China.
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- Department of Biomaterials, College of Materials, Research Center of Biomedical Engineering of Xiamen & Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering of Fujian Province & Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory for Soft Functional Materials Research, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China.
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