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Xiang L, Wang H, Liu J, Shen Y, Hu Y, Che W, Li R, Yang S, Teng X. Docetaxel Micelles: A New Formulation to Diminish Hypersensitivity Reactions. Pharmaceutics 2025; 17:184. [PMID: 40006551 PMCID: PMC11859302 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics17020184] [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: 12/24/2024] [Revised: 01/15/2025] [Accepted: 01/29/2025] [Indexed: 02/27/2025] Open
Abstract
Background/Objectives: Docetaxel is a potent anti-cancer agent capable of treating various types of cancer. However, it often induces a range of adverse reactions when used with its standard solubilizer, Tween-80, necessitating allergy prophylaxis with dexamethasone prior to administration. To mitigate the risk of allergic reactions, with nanomicelles garnering significant interest due to their enhanced solubility and thermodynamic stability. Methods: In this research, a mPEG-PLA-Lys(Fmoc) micellar carrier with m = 45 and n = 10 was engineered to encapsulate docetaxel, and its self-assembly into micelles was investigated. Additionally, allergic reaction studies were conducted on animals. Results: The findings indicated that the formulation did not cause hemolysis, vascular, or muscle irritation in rabbits, nor did it elicit an allergic response in guinea pigs. Conclusions: These results suggest that nanomicelle-encapsulated docetaxel can diminish the allergic reactions associated with docetaxel injections, offering a novel approach to enhance the therapeutic utility of this outstanding anti-cancer drug.
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- Lanlan Xiang
- National Material Experimental Teaching Demonstration Center, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Road, Shanghai 200237, China; (L.X.); (H.W.); (J.L.); (Y.H.); (W.C.); (R.L.); (S.Y.)
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- National Material Experimental Teaching Demonstration Center, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Road, Shanghai 200237, China; (L.X.); (H.W.); (J.L.); (Y.H.); (W.C.); (R.L.); (S.Y.)
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- National Material Experimental Teaching Demonstration Center, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Road, Shanghai 200237, China; (L.X.); (H.W.); (J.L.); (Y.H.); (W.C.); (R.L.); (S.Y.)
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- Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia;
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- National Material Experimental Teaching Demonstration Center, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Road, Shanghai 200237, China; (L.X.); (H.W.); (J.L.); (Y.H.); (W.C.); (R.L.); (S.Y.)
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- National Material Experimental Teaching Demonstration Center, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Road, Shanghai 200237, China; (L.X.); (H.W.); (J.L.); (Y.H.); (W.C.); (R.L.); (S.Y.)
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- National Material Experimental Teaching Demonstration Center, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Road, Shanghai 200237, China; (L.X.); (H.W.); (J.L.); (Y.H.); (W.C.); (R.L.); (S.Y.)
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- National Material Experimental Teaching Demonstration Center, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Road, Shanghai 200237, China; (L.X.); (H.W.); (J.L.); (Y.H.); (W.C.); (R.L.); (S.Y.)
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- National Material Experimental Teaching Demonstration Center, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Road, Shanghai 200237, China; (L.X.); (H.W.); (J.L.); (Y.H.); (W.C.); (R.L.); (S.Y.)
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Şenel B, Başaran E, Akyıl E, Güven UM, Büyükköroğlu G. Co-Delivery of siRNA and Docetaxel to Cancer Cells by NLC for Therapy. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:11671-11685. [PMID: 38496987 PMCID: PMC10938417 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c09098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2023] [Revised: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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The present study aims to develop a delivery system that can carry small interference RNA (siRNA) with small-molecule chemotherapeutic drugs, which can be used in cancer treatment. The drug delivery system combines the advantages of a therapeutic agent with two different mechanisms to ensure that it is used efficiently for cancer therapy. In this study, a nanostructured lipid carrier system was prepared, Docetaxel was loaded to these systems, and the Eph siRNA was adsorbed to the outer surface. In addition, DOTAP was added to the lipophilic phase to load a positive charge on the lipidic structure for interaction with the cells. Moreover, characterization, cytotoxicity, and transfection procedures were performed on the whole system. This candidate system was also compared to Taxotere, which is the first approved Docetaxel-containing drug on the market. Given the results, it was determined that the particle size of NLC-DTX was 165.3 ± 3.5 nm, the ζ potential value was 38.2 ± 1.7 mV, and the PDI was 0.187 ± 0.024. Entrapment efficacy of nanoparticles was found to be 92.89 ± 0.21%. It was determined that the lipidic system prepared in vitro release analyses were able to provide sustained release and exhibit cytotoxicity, even at doses lower than the dose used for Taxotere. The formulations prepared had a higher level of effect on cells when compared with pure DTX and Taxotere, but they also exhibited time-dependent cytotoxicity. It was also observed that the use of Eph siRNA together with the chemotherapeutic agent via formulation also contributed to this cell death. The results of the present study indicate that there is a promising carrier system in order to deliver hydrophilic nucleic acids, such as siRNA, together with lipophilic drugs in cancer treatment.
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- Behiye Şenel
- Faculty
of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Anadolu University, 26470 Eskisehir, Türkiye
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- Faculty
of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Anadolu University, 26470 Eskisehir, Türkiye
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- Faculty
of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Anadolu University, 26470 Eskisehir, Türkiye
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- Faculty
of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Cukurova University, 01330 Adana, Türkiye
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- Faculty
of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Anadolu University, 26470 Eskisehir, Türkiye
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Kousar K, Shafiq S, Sherazi ST, Iqbal F, Shareef U, Kakar S, Ahmad T. In silico ADMET profiling of Docetaxel and development of camel milk derived liposomes nanocarriers for sustained release of Docetaxel in triple negative breast cancer. Sci Rep 2024; 14:912. [PMID: 38195628 PMCID: PMC10776786 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-50878-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 12/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2024] Open
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This study aimed at encapsulation of commonly administered, highly cytotoxic anticancer drug Docetaxel (DTX) in camel milk fat globule-derived liposomes for delivery in triple negative breast cancer cells. Prior to liposomal encapsulation of drug, in silico analysis of Docetaxel was done to predict off target binding associated toxicities in different organs. For this purpose, the ADMET Predictor (TM) Cloud version 10.4.0.5, 64-bit, was utilized to simulate Docetaxel's pharmacokinetic and physicochemical parameters. Freshly milked camel milk was bought from local market, from two breeds Brella and Marecha, in suburbs of Islamabad. After extraction of MFGM-derived liposomes from camel milk, docetaxel was loaded into liposomes by thin film hydration method. The physiochemical properties of liposomes were analyzed by SEM, FTIR and Zeta analysis. The results from SEM showed that empty liposomes (Lp-CM-ChT80) had spherical morphology while DTX loaded liposomes (Lp-CM-ChT80-DTX) exhibited rectangular shape, FTIR revealed the presence of characteristic functional groups which confirmed the successful encapsulation of DTX. Zeta analysis showed that Lp-CM-ChT80-DTX had size of 836.6 nm with PDI of 0.088 and zeta potential of - 18.7 mV. The encapsulation efficiency of Lp-CM-ChT80 turned out to be 25% while in vitro release assay showed slow release of DTX from liposomes as compared to pure DTX using dialysis membrane. The in vitro anticancer activity was analyzed by cell morphology analysis and MTT cytotoxicity assay using different concentrations 80 µg/ml, 120 µg/ml and 180 µg/ml of Lp-CM-ChT80-DTX on MDA-MB-231 cells. The results showed cytotoxic effects increased in time and dose dependent manner, marked by rounding, shrinkage and aggregation of cells. MTT cytotoxicity assay showed that empty liposomes Lp-CM-ChT80 did not have cytotoxic effect while Lp-CM-ChT80-DTX showed highest cytotoxic potential of 60.2% at 180 µg/ml. Stability analysis showed that liposomes were stable till 24 h in solution form at 4 °C.
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- Kousain Kousar
- Industrial Biotechnology, Atta-Ur-Rahman School of Applied Biosciences, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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- Industrial Biotechnology, Atta-Ur-Rahman School of Applied Biosciences, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Industrial Biotechnology, Atta-Ur-Rahman School of Applied Biosciences, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Shifa College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shifa Tameer E Millat University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Industrial Biotechnology, Atta-Ur-Rahman School of Applied Biosciences, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan
- Pak-Austria Fachhochschule: Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology, Khanpur Road, Mang Haripur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Industrial Biotechnology, Atta-Ur-Rahman School of Applied Biosciences, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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Kabalan Y, Montané X, Tylkowski B, De la Flor S, Giamberini M. Design and assembly of biodegradable capsules based on alginate hydrogel composite for the encapsulation of blue dye. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 233:123530. [PMID: 36736972 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.123530] [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: 07/15/2022] [Revised: 01/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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The encapsulation of bluing agents in biodegradable polymeric capsules is an emerging option in laundry detergents sector to substitute formaldehyde-based polymers, because they are non-biodegradable, carcinogenic and toxic. In this work, we present for the first time the successful encapsulation of a blue dye in biodegradable capsules which shell was formed by an alginate hydrogel and a polyethylene glycol network. Different types of capsules were synthesized (addition or not of the diacrylate monomer) and irradiation of the crosslinking solution at different times. Furthermore, a deep characterization of each type of capsules was performed (chemical and morphological characterization, assessment of their mechanical and thermal properties, evaluation of their biodegradability), noting that the incorporation of the diacrylate monomer (PEGDMA) and the two different irradiation times selected substantially affected the final properties of the capsules. The obtained results will serve to comprehend how the dye can be released from the capsules.
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- Yasmin Kabalan
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Av. Països Catalans 26, Campus Sescelades, 43007 Tarragona, Spain
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry and Organic Chemistry, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, C/Marcel·lí Domingo 1, 43007 Tarragona, Spain.
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- Eurecat, Centre Tecnològic de la Química de Catalunya, C/Marcel·lí Domingo s/n, 43007 Tarragona, Spain
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Av. Països Catalans 26, Campus Sescelades, 43007 Tarragona, Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Av. Països Catalans 26, Campus Sescelades, 43007 Tarragona, Spain
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