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Hussain MK, Khatoon S, Khan MF, Akhtar MS, Ahamad S, Saquib M. Coumarins as versatile therapeutic phytomolecules: A systematic review. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 134:155972. [PMID: 39265442 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2024.155972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2024] [Revised: 06/23/2024] [Accepted: 07/11/2024] [Indexed: 09/14/2024]
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BACKGROUND Coumarins, abundantly distributed in a plethora of biologically active compounds, serve as a fundamental motif in numerous natural products, drugs, and therapeutic leads. Despite their small size, they exhibit a diverse range of biological activities, intriguing researchers with their immense pharmacological potential. PURPOSE This study consolidates the evidence regarding the essential role of coumarins in modern drug discovery, exploring their broad-spectrum pharmaceutical effects, structural versatility, and mechanisms of action across various domains. METHODS For literature search, we utilized PubMed, Google scholar, and SciFinder databases. Keyword and keyword combinations such as "coumarins", "natural coumarins", "specific natural coumarins for particular diseases", and "therapeutic effects" were employed to retrieve relevant studies. The search encompassed articles published between 2005 and 2023. Selection criteria included studies reporting on the pharmacological activities of natural coumarins against various diseases. RESULTS The results highlight the therapeutic potential of natural coumarins against various diseases, demonstrating anti-cancer, anti-oxidant, and anti-inflammatory activities. They also act as monoamine oxidase inhibitors and phosphodiesterase inhibitors, and as anti-thrombotic, anti-diabetic, and hepatoprotective agents. They also show efficacy against diabetic nephropathy, neurodegenerative diseases, microbial infections and many other diseases. CONCLUSION This review underscores the significant role of natural coumarins in medicinal chemistry and drug discovery. Their diverse biological activities and structural versatility make them promising therapeutic agents. This study serves as a catalyst for further research in the field, aiming to address emerging challenges and opportunities in drug development.
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- Mohd Kamil Hussain
- Department of Chemistry, Govt. Raza P.G. College, Rampur 244901, M.J.P Rohil Khand University, Bareilly, India.
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- Department of Biotechnology, Era's Lucknow Medical College, Era University, Lucknow 226003, India
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- Department of Botany, Gandhi Faiz-e-Aam College, Shahjahanpur 242001, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj (Allahabad) 211002, India; Department of Chemistry, G. R. P. B. Degree College, P. R. S. University, Prayagraj (Allahabad) 211010, India.
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Pan Q, Deng X, Gao W, Chang J, Pu Y, He B. Small molecules-PEG amphiphilic conjugates as carriers for drug delivery: 1. the effect of molecular structures on drug encapsulation. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2020.101997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Zhang L, Pu Y, Li J, Yan J, Gu Z, Gao W, He B. pH responsive coumarin and imidazole grafted polymeric micelles for cancer therapy. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2020.101789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Gon Y, Shimizu T, Mizumura K, Maruoka S, Hikichi M. Molecular techniques for respiratory diseases: MicroRNA and extracellular vesicles. Respirology 2019; 25:149-160. [PMID: 31872560 DOI: 10.1111/resp.13756] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2018] [Revised: 11/04/2019] [Accepted: 11/10/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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miRNA are a class of evolutionarily conserved non-coding 19- to 22-nt regulatory RNA. They affect various cellular functions through modulating the transcriptional and post-transcriptional levels of their target mRNA by changing the stability of protein-coding transcripts or attenuating protein translation. miRNA were discovered in the early 1990s, and they have been the focus of new research in both basic and clinical medical sciences. Today, it has become clear that specific miRNA are linked to the pathogenesis of respiratory diseases, as well as cancer and cardiovascular disease. In addition, EV, including exosomes, which are small membrane-bound vesicles secreted by cells, were found to contain various functional miRNA that can be used for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. As body fluids, such as blood and respiratory secretions, are major miRNA sources in the body, EV carrying extracellular miRNA are considered potentially useful for the diagnosis and assessment of pathological conditions, as well as the treatment of respiratory or other diseases. Although research in the field of lung cancer is actively progressing, studies in other respiratory fields have emerged recently as well. In this review, we provide an update in the topics of miRNA and EV focused on airway inflammatory diseases, such as asthma and COPD, and explore their potential for clinical applications on respiratory diseases.
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- Yasuhiro Gon
- Division of Respiratory Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Nihon University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Respiratory Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Nihon University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Respiratory Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Nihon University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Respiratory Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Nihon University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Respiratory Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Nihon University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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Nagano T, Katsurada M, Dokuni R, Hazama D, Kiriu T, Umezawa K, Kobayashi K, Nishimura Y. Crucial Role of Extracellular Vesicles in Bronchial Asthma. Int J Mol Sci 2019; 20:ijms20102589. [PMID: 31137771 PMCID: PMC6566667 DOI: 10.3390/ijms20102589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2019] [Revised: 05/24/2019] [Accepted: 05/25/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are circulating vesicles secreted by various cell types. EVs are classified into three groups according to size, structural components, and generation process of vesicles: exosomes, microvesicles, and apoptotic bodies. Recently, EVs have been considered to be crucial for cell-to-cell communications and homeostasis because they contain intracellular proteins and nucleic acids. Epithelial cells from mice suffering from bronchial asthma (BA) secrete more EVs and suppress inflammation-induced EV production. Moreover, microarray analyses of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid have revealed that several microRNAs are useful novel biomarkers of BA. Mesenchymal stromal cell-derived EVs are possible candidates of novel BA therapy. In this review, we highlight the biologic roles of EVs in BA and review novel EV-targeted therapy to help understanding by clinicians and biologists.
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- Tatsuya Nagano
- Division of Respiratory Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, 7-5-1 Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe 650-0017, Japan.
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- Division of Respiratory Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, 7-5-1 Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe 650-0017, Japan.
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- Division of Respiratory Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, 7-5-1 Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe 650-0017, Japan.
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- Division of Respiratory Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, 7-5-1 Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe 650-0017, Japan.
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- Division of Respiratory Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, 7-5-1 Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe 650-0017, Japan.
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- Division of Respiratory Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, 7-5-1 Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe 650-0017, Japan.
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- Division of Respiratory Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, 7-5-1 Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe 650-0017, Japan.
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- Division of Respiratory Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, 7-5-1 Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe 650-0017, Japan.
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Applications of π-π stacking interactions in the design of drug-delivery systems. J Control Release 2019; 294:311-326. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2018.12.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 139] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2018] [Revised: 12/09/2018] [Accepted: 12/10/2018] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Yan J, Zhang H, Cheng F, He Y, Su T, Zhang X, Zhang M, Zhu Y, Li C, Cao J, He B. Highly stable RGD/disulfide bridge-bearing star-shaped biodegradable nanocarriers for enhancing drug-loading efficiency, rapid cellular uptake, and on-demand cargo release. Int J Nanomedicine 2018; 13:8247-8268. [PMID: 30584298 PMCID: PMC6289232 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s179906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Stability, enhanced drug-loading efficiency (DLE), and specific accumulation of therapeutics at tumor sites remain major challenges for successful cancer therapy. PURPOSE This study describes a newly developed intelligent nanosystem that integrates stealthy, active targeting, stimulus-responsiveness, and π-π interaction properties in a single carrier, based on the multifunctional star-shaped biodegradable polyester. PATIENTS AND METHODS This highly stable, smart nanocarrier with spherical structures and a low critical micelle concentration (CMC) can provide spacious harbor and strong π-π interaction and hydrophobic interactions for hydrophobic doxorubicin (DOX). Its structure and morphology were characterized by proton nuclear magnetic resonance (1H-NMR) spectra, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectra, Gel permeation chromatography (GPC), dynamic light scattering (DLS), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Antitumor effciency of polymeric micelles using CCK-8 assay, and the intracellular-activated delivery system was tracked by confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) and flow cytometry. RESULTS The synthesized copolymer can be self-assembled into nanoparticles with size of 50 nm and critical micellar concentration of 2.10 µg/mL. The drug-loading content of nanoparticles can be enhanced to 17.35%. Additionally, the stimulus-responsive evaluation and drug release study showed that the nanocarrier can rapidly respond to the intracellular reductive environment and dissociate for drug release. An in vitro study demonstrated that the nanocarrier can ferry doxorubicin selectively into tumor tissue, rapidly enter cancer cells, and controllably release its payload in response to an intracellular reductive environment, resulting in excellent antitumor activity in vitro. CONCLUSION This study provides a facile and versatile approach for the design of multifunctional star-shaped biodegradable polyester nanovehicles for effective cancer treatment.
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- Jianqin Yan
- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China,
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China,
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China,
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China,
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China,
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- College of Chemistry, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- College of Chemistry, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China,
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China,
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Angeli A, Trallori E, Carta F, Di Cesare Mannelli L, Ghelardini C, Supuran CT. Heterocoumarins Are Selective Carbonic Anhydrase IX and XII Inhibitors with Cytotoxic Effects against Cancer Cells Lines. ACS Med Chem Lett 2018; 9:947-951. [PMID: 30258546 DOI: 10.1021/acsmedchemlett.8b00362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2018] [Accepted: 08/29/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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We have synthesized a new series of coumarin-based compounds demonstrating high selectivity and potent effects with low nanomolar affinity against the tumor associated carbonic anhydrase (CA, EC 4.2.1.1) isoforms hCA IX and XII. A number of these compounds were evaluated ex vivo against human prostate (PC3) and breast (MDA-MB-231) cancer cell lines. Compounds 4b and 15 revealed effective cytotoxic effects after 48 h of incubation in both normoxic and hypoxic conditions with PC3 cancer cell line. However, compound 3 showed selective cytotoxic effects against MDA-MB-231 in hypoxic condition. These results may be of particular importance for the choice of future drug candidates targeting hypoxic tumors and metastases, considering the fact that a selective carbonic anhydrase CA IX inhibitor (SLC-0111) is presently in phase II clinical trials.
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- Andrea Angeli
- University of Florence, NEUROFARBA Dept., Sezione di Scienze Farmaceutiche, Via Ugo Schiff 6, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Florence, Italy
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- NEUROFARBA Department, Section of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Università degli Studi di Firenze, Viale Pieraccini 6, 50139 Florence, Italy
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- University of Florence, NEUROFARBA Dept., Sezione di Scienze Farmaceutiche, Via Ugo Schiff 6, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Florence, Italy
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- NEUROFARBA Department, Section of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Università degli Studi di Firenze, Viale Pieraccini 6, 50139 Florence, Italy
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- NEUROFARBA Department, Section of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Università degli Studi di Firenze, Viale Pieraccini 6, 50139 Florence, Italy
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- University of Florence, NEUROFARBA Dept., Sezione di Scienze Farmaceutiche, Via Ugo Schiff 6, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Florence, Italy
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Liang K, Chung JE, Gao SJ, Yongvongsoontorn N, Kurisawa M. Highly Augmented Drug Loading and Stability of Micellar Nanocomplexes Composed of Doxorubicin and Poly(ethylene glycol)-Green Tea Catechin Conjugate for Cancer Therapy. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2018; 30:e1706963. [PMID: 29473233 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201706963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 85] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2017] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Low drug loading and instability in blood circulation are two key challenges that impede the successful clinical translation of nanomedicine, as they result in only marginal therapeutic efficacy and toxic side effects associated with premature drug leakage, respectively. Herein, highly stable and ultrahigh drug loading micellar nanocomplexes (MNCs) based on the self-assembly of the anticancer drug doxorubicin (DOX) and a poly(ethylene glycol)-epigallocatechin-3-O-gallate (EGCG) conjugate are developed. The formation of these MNCs is facilitated by strong favorable intermolecular interactions between the structurally similar aromatic EGCG and DOX molecules, which impart exceptionally high drug-loading capability of up to 88% and excellent thermodynamic and kinetic stability. Unlike two clinical formulations of DOX-free DOX and liposomal DOX, which are not effective below their lethal dosages, these DOX-loaded MNCs demonstrate significant tumor growth inhibition in vivo on a human liver cancer xenograft mouse model with minimal unwanted toxicity. Overall, these MNCs can represent a safe and effective strategy to deliver DOX for cancer therapy.
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- Kun Liang
- Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, 31 Biopolis Way, The Nanos, 138669, Singapore
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- Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, 31 Biopolis Way, The Nanos, 138669, Singapore
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- Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, 31 Biopolis Way, The Nanos, 138669, Singapore
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- Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, 31 Biopolis Way, The Nanos, 138669, Singapore
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Mohammadian F, Abhari A, Dariushnejad H, Nikanfar A, Pilehvar-Soltanahmadi Y, Zarghami N. Effects of Chrysin-PLGA-PEG Nanoparticles on Proliferation and Gene Expression of miRNAs in Gastric Cancer Cell Line. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF CANCER PREVENTION 2016; 9:e4190. [PMID: 27761206 PMCID: PMC5056017 DOI: 10.17795/ijcp-4190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2015] [Revised: 10/26/2015] [Accepted: 08/10/2016] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Recently, Chrysin, as a flavone, has revealed cancer chemo-preventive activity. The present experiment utilized the PLGA-PEG-chrysin complex, and free chrysin, to evaluation of the expression of miR-22, miR-34a and miR-126 in human gastric cell line. OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to examine whether nano encapsulating chrysin improves the anti-cancer effect of free chrysin on AGS human gastric cell line. METHODS Properties of the chrysin encapsulated in PLGA-PEG nanoparticles were investigated by SEM, H NMR, and FTIR. The assessment of cytotoxicity on the growth of the human gastric cell line was carried out through MTT assay. After treating the cells with a prearranged amount of pure and encapsulated chrysin, RNA was extracted and the expressions of miR-22, miR-34a and miR-126 were measured by using real-time PCR. RESULTS With regard to the amount of the chrysin loaded in PLGA-PEG nanoparticles, IC50 value was significantly decreased in nanocapsulatedchrysin, in comparison with free chrysin. This finding has been proved through the further increase of miR-22, miR-34a and miR-126 gene expression of nanocapsulatedchrysin, in comparison with free chrysin. CONCLUSIONS In this study, we revealed that the PLGA-PEG-chrysin is more effective than free chrysin in inhibiting the growth of human gastric cell line.
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- Farideh Mohammadian
- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, IR Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, IR Iran
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- Hematology and Oncology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, IR Iran
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- Hematology and Oncology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, IR Iran
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, IR Iran
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- Hematology and Oncology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, IR Iran
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Abreu SC, Weiss DJ, Rocco PRM. Extracellular vesicles derived from mesenchymal stromal cells: a therapeutic option in respiratory diseases? Stem Cell Res Ther 2016; 7:53. [PMID: 27075363 PMCID: PMC4831172 DOI: 10.1186/s13287-016-0317-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 89] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are plasma membrane-bound fragments released from several cell types, including mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs), constitutively or under stimulation. EVs derived from MSCs and other cell types transfer molecules (such as DNA, proteins/peptides, mRNA, microRNA, and lipids) and/or organelles with reparative and anti-inflammatory properties to recipient cells. The paracrine anti-inflammatory effects promoted by MSC-derived EVs have attracted significant interest in the regenerative medicine field, including for potential use in lung injuries. In the present review, we describe the characteristics, biological activities, and mechanisms of action of MSC-derived EVs. We also review the therapeutic potential of EVs as reported in relevant preclinical models of acute and chronic respiratory diseases, such as pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, asthma, and pulmonary arterial hypertension. Finally, we discuss possible approaches for potentiating the therapeutic effects of MSC-derived EVs so as to enable use of this therapy in clinical practice.
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- Soraia C Abreu
- Laboratory of Pulmonary Investigation, Carlos Chagas Filho Institute of Biophysics, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Av. Carlos Chagas Filho, 373, Ilha do Fundão, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 21941-902, Brazil
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- Department of Medicine, Vermont Lung Center, College of Medicine, University of Vermont, 89 Beaumont Ave Given, Burlington, VT, 05405, USA
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- Laboratory of Pulmonary Investigation, Carlos Chagas Filho Institute of Biophysics, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Av. Carlos Chagas Filho, 373, Ilha do Fundão, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 21941-902, Brazil.
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Palao-Suay R, Gómez-Mascaraque L, Aguilar M, Vázquez-Lasa B, Román JS. Self-assembling polymer systems for advanced treatment of cancer and inflammation. Prog Polym Sci 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2015.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Mundra V, Li W, Mahato RI. Nanoparticle-mediated drug delivery for treating melanoma. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2015; 10:2613-33. [PMID: 26244818 DOI: 10.2217/nnm.15.111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Melanoma originated from melanocytes is the most aggressive type of skin cancer with limited treatment options. New targeted therapeutic options with the discovery of BRAF and MEK inhibitors have shown significant survival benefits. Despite the recent progress, development of chemoresistance and systemic toxicity remains a challenge for treating metastatic melanoma. While the response from the first line of treatment against melanoma using dacarbazine remains only 5-10%, the prolonged use of targeted therapy against mutated oncogene BRAF develops chemoresistance. In this review, we will discuss the nanoparticle-based strategies for encapsulation and conjugation of drugs to the polymer for maximizing their tumor distribution through enhanced permeability and retention effect. We will also highlight photodynamic therapy and design of melanoma-targeted nanoparticles.
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- Vaibhav Mundra
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), 986025 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198-6025, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center, Memphis, TN 38163, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), 986025 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198-6025, USA
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Anari E, Akbarzadeh A, Zarghami N. Chrysin-loaded PLGA-PEG nanoparticles designed for enhanced effect on the breast cancer cell line. ARTIFICIAL CELLS NANOMEDICINE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY 2015; 44:1410-6. [DOI: 10.3109/21691401.2015.1029633] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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- Elham Anari
- Tuberculosis and Lung Disease Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Tuberculosis and Lung Disease Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Tuberculosis and Lung Disease Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Muthiah M, Park SH, Nurunnabi M, Lee J, Lee YK, Park H, Lee BI, Min JJ, Park IK. Intracellular delivery and activation of the genetically encoded photosensitizer Killer Red by quantum dots encapsulated in polymeric micelles. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2014; 116:284-94. [PMID: 24495459 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2014.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2013] [Revised: 12/26/2013] [Accepted: 01/01/2014] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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We have prepared polymeric micelle-encapsulating quantum dots (QDots) for delivering the optically activatable protein Killer Red (KR) as a plasmid to cancer cells. QDots absorb light at a lower wavelength and emit light at a higher wavelength in the cell cytoplasm, activating the expressed KR. Once activated, KR triggers the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS). We prepared cadmium selenide (CdSe)/zinc sulphide (ZnS) QDots and evaluated their optical properties. Subsequently, we performed morphology studies, elemental analysis, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and measurements of particle size and surface charge of prepared QDots encapsulated in PHEA-g-PEG-bPEI (PPP-QDot). Cellular uptake of PPP-QDot and PPP-QDot/KR nanoparticles was confirmed using confocal microscopy, and the cellular toxicity and transfection efficiency associated with uptake of PPP-QDot/KR nanoparticles were analyzed. KR expression in normal cells and cancer cells was confirmed using confocal microscopy and Western blotting. Cellular morphologies before and after intracellular activation of KR were observed using phase contrast, fluorescence, and confocal microscopy. Cell fate after exposure to blue light-emitting diode lighting was determined using apoptosis staining and a cell proliferation assay, confirming a suppression in proliferation and a reduction in metabolic activity. We determined that ROS generation contributed to cellular damage after treatment with PPP-QDot/KR nanoparticles and blue light exposure.
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- Muthunarayanan Muthiah
- Department of Biomedical Science and BK21 PLUS Center for Creative Biomedical Scientists, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju 501-746, South Korea
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- Department of Nuclear medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Korea National University of Transportation, Chungbuk 380-702, South Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Korea National University of Transportation, Chungbuk 380-702, South Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Korea National University of Transportation, Chungbuk 380-702, South Korea
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- School of Integrative Engineering, Chung-Ang University, Dongjak-gu, Seoul 156-756, South Korea
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- Medical Photonics Research Center, Korea Photonics Research Center, Buk-go, Gwangju 507-779, South Korea
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- Department of Nuclear medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Science and BK21 PLUS Center for Creative Biomedical Scientists, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju 501-746, South Korea.
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Zheng H, Li S, Pu Y, Lai Y, He B, Gu Z. Nanoparticles generated by PEG-Chrysin conjugates for efficient anticancer drug delivery. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2014; 87:454-60. [PMID: 24691159 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2014.03.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2013] [Revised: 03/15/2014] [Accepted: 03/18/2014] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Nanoparticle-based drug delivery systems promise the safety and efficacy of anticancer drugs. Herein, we presented a facile approach to fabricate novel nanoparticles generated by PEG-Chrysin conjugates for the delivery of anticancer drug doxorubicin. Chrysin was immobilized on the terminal group of methoxy poly(ethylene glycol) (mPEG) to form mPEG-Chrysin conjugate. The conjugates were self-assembled into nanoparticles. Doxorubicin (DOX) was loaded in the nanoparticles. The self-assembly, drug release profiles, interactions between nanoparticle and drug, cellular uptake and in vitro anticancer activity of the DOX loaded nanoparticles were investigated. The results showed that the mean diameters of drug loaded nanoparticles were below 200 nm. Strong π-π stacking interaction was tested within the drug loaded nanoparticles. The drug release rate was closely related to the chain length of PEG, shorter PEG chain resulted faster release. The mPEG-Chrysin conjugate was non-toxic to both 3T3 fibroblasts and HepG2 cancer cells. The cellular uptake measurements demonstrated that the mPEG1000-Chrysin nanoparticles exhibited higher capability in endocytosis. The IC50 of drug loaded mPEG1000-Chrysin nanoparticles was 4.4 μg/mL, which was much lower than that of drug loaded mPEG2000-Chrysin nanoparticles (6.8 μg/mL). These nanoparticles provided a new strategy for fabricating antitumor drug delivery systems.
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- Hui Zheng
- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China; School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
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Fawcett AS, Brook MA. Thermoplastic Silicone Elastomers through Self-Association of Pendant Coumarin Groups. Macromolecules 2014. [DOI: 10.1021/ma402361z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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- Amanda S. Fawcett
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, L8S
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, L8S
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Li Y, Su T, Li S, Lai Y, He B, Gu Z. Polymeric micelles with π–π conjugated moiety on glycerol dendrimer as lipophilic segments for anticancer drug delivery. Biomater Sci 2014; 2:775-783. [DOI: 10.1039/c3bm60267b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Novel polymeric micelles with cinnamate moieties immobilized on glycerol dendrimer as lipophilic segments were reported as carriers for drug delivery.
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- Yuanlin Li
- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials
- Sichuan University
- Chengdu, China
- School of Chemical Engineering
- Sichuan University
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials
- Sichuan University
- Chengdu, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering
- Sichuan University
- Chengdu, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials
- Sichuan University
- Chengdu, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials
- Sichuan University
- Chengdu, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials
- Sichuan University
- Chengdu, China
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Behl G, Sikka M, Chhikara A, Chopra M. PEG-coumarin based biocompatible self-assembled fluorescent nanoaggregates synthesized via click reactions and studies of aggregation behavior. J Colloid Interface Sci 2013; 416:151-60. [PMID: 24370415 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2013.10.057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2013] [Revised: 10/25/2013] [Accepted: 10/26/2013] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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HYPOTHESIS Click chemistry has found wide application in drug discovery, bioconjugation reactions, polymer chemistry and synthesis of amphiphilic materials with pharmaceutical and biomedical applications. Triazole substitution via a click reaction alters photophysical properties of coumarin. Both coumarin and triazole moieties participate in π-π stacking interactions. Hence it should be possible to prepare fluorescent self-assembly systems by conjugation of coumarin to poly (ethylene glycol) (PEG) via click reactions exhibiting hydrophilic, hydrophobic and π-π stacking interactions. Moreover, the materials can be suitable platforms to assess fluorescence modulation effect of triazole substitution on coumarins. EXPERIMENTS PEG supported coumarin conjugates were synthesized and the fluorescence modulation effect of the formation of triazole on coumarin was assessed. Their aggregation properties were studied by surface tension measurements, dynamic light scattering (DLS), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), fluorescence and (1)H NMR spectroscopy. FINDINGS The conjugates were found to form nanoaggregates in the size range of 100-120 nm with a negative free energy of micellization (~-27 kJ mol(-1)) confirming aggregation and self-assembly. The Quantum yield of 4-methyl-7-propargylcoumarin (7P4MC) was enhanced after triazole formation with azide functionalized PEG (methoxy-PEG350 azide). The conjugates were found to exhibit π-π stacking interactions in addition to hydrophilic and hydrophobic interactions. They were found to be biocompatible with human pancreatic cancer cells.
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- Gautam Behl
- Department of Chemistry, Dyal Singh College, University of Delhi, Lodhi Road, Delhi 110003, India
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- Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Center for Biomedical Research, University of Delhi, Delhi 110007, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Dyal Singh College, University of Delhi, Lodhi Road, Delhi 110003, India.
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- Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Center for Biomedical Research, University of Delhi, Delhi 110007, India.
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Lei Y, Lai Y, Li Y, Li S, Cheng G, Li D, Li H, He B, Gu Z. Anticancer drug delivery of PEG based micelles with small lipophilic moieties. Int J Pharm 2013; 453:579-86. [PMID: 23756205 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2013.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2013] [Revised: 05/22/2013] [Accepted: 06/01/2013] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Herein, we reported a new type of self-assembly micelles based on amphiphilic polymers of cinnamate and coumarin derivatives modified PEG for drug delivery applications. Lipophilic cinnamic acid (CIN) and 7-carboxyl methoxycoumarin (COU) were immobilized on the terminal groups of poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) to prepare amphiphiles. The amphiphiles self-assembled into micelles. The amphiphiles and micelles were characterized by (1)H NMR, FT-IR, DLS and TEM. Doxorubicin (DOX) was used as a model drug to investigate the lipophilic moieties effects on the drug release behaviors. The DOX loaded micelles were incubated with HepG2 liver cancer cells to study the in vitro anticancer activities. The results showed that DOX could be encapsulated in the micelles efficiently. The mean diameter of the drug loaded micelles was around 100 nm. Drug release profile revealed that the release rate of DOX loaded COU-PEG-COU micelles was significantly slower than that of CIN-PEG-CIN micelles. The DOX loaded micelles could be internalized in HepG2 cells. Both CLSM and flow cytometry results showed that the DOX loaded CIN-PEG-CIN micelles exhibited better anticancer efficacy.
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- Ying Lei
- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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Shi Y, van Steenbergen MJ, Teunissen EA, Novo L, Gradmann S, Baldus M, van Nostrum CF, Hennink WE. Π–Π Stacking Increases the Stability and Loading Capacity of Thermosensitive Polymeric Micelles for Chemotherapeutic Drugs. Biomacromolecules 2013; 14:1826-37. [DOI: 10.1021/bm400234c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 153] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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- Yang Shi
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Utrecht Institute
for Pharmaceutical Sciences (UIPS), Utrecht University, Universiteitsweg 99, P.O. Box 80082,
3508 TB Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Utrecht Institute
for Pharmaceutical Sciences (UIPS), Utrecht University, Universiteitsweg 99, P.O. Box 80082,
3508 TB Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Utrecht Institute
for Pharmaceutical Sciences (UIPS), Utrecht University, Universiteitsweg 99, P.O. Box 80082,
3508 TB Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Utrecht Institute
for Pharmaceutical Sciences (UIPS), Utrecht University, Universiteitsweg 99, P.O. Box 80082,
3508 TB Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Bijvoet Center for
Biomolecular Research, Utrecht University, Padualaan 8, 3584 CH Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Bijvoet Center for
Biomolecular Research, Utrecht University, Padualaan 8, 3584 CH Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Utrecht Institute
for Pharmaceutical Sciences (UIPS), Utrecht University, Universiteitsweg 99, P.O. Box 80082,
3508 TB Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Utrecht Institute
for Pharmaceutical Sciences (UIPS), Utrecht University, Universiteitsweg 99, P.O. Box 80082,
3508 TB Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Chang J, Li Y, Wang G, He B, Gu Z. Fabrication of novel coumarin derivative functionalized polypseudorotaxane micelles for drug delivery. NANOSCALE 2013; 5:813-820. [PMID: 23235914 DOI: 10.1039/c2nr32927a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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The fabrication and drug delivery of novel polypseudorotaxane micelles with small molecule coumarin derivative as hydrophobic segment were reported. 7-Carboxymethoxy coumarin was immobilized on the terminal hydroxyl groups of poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG). The modified PEG chains were threaded in α-cyclodextrins (α-CDs) to form polypseudorotaxanes. The polypseudorotaxanes self-assembled into supramolecular micelles driven by hydrophobic interaction and polypseudorotaxane crystallization. Anti-tumor drug doxorubicin (DOX) was trapped in the micelles. The structure, morphology, drug release profile and cytotoxicity of the micelles were investigated. The in vitro anti-tumor studies including cellular uptake and inhibition efficiency were performed on mice cancer cell lines of TC1 lung cancer cells and B16 melanoma cells. The results revealed that the 7-carboxymethoxy coumarin modified PEG could thread into the cavity of α-CDs to form necklace-like polypseudorotaxanes. The polypseudorotaxanes self-assembled into spherical micelles with the mean size of 30 nanometers, and the size was increased to about 80 nanometers after the drug was loaded. The drug loading content of the micelles was decreased with increasing the chain length of PEG. The sustaining release of DOX could last for 32 hours. The polypseudorotaxane micelles were non-toxic to both TC1 and B16 cells. The IC50 of the DOX loaded polypseudorotaxane micelles with PEG2k was lower than that of micelles with PEG4k or PEG6k both in TC1 and B16 cells.
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- Jing Chang
- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, 29 Wangjiang Road, Chengdu 610064, China.
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