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Safaiee R, Aminzadeh H, Sardarian AR, Nasresfahani S, Sheikhi MH. A high loading nanocarrier for the 5-fluorouracil anticancer drug based on chloromethylated graphene. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2024; 26:6410-6419. [PMID: 38315790 DOI: 10.1039/d3cp04211a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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In the present work, we report a facile and simple strategy to functionalize graphene with the chloromethyl (CH2Cl) functional group as a nanoplatform for effectual loading of the 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) anticancer drug. To achieve the highest loading capacity, hydrochloric acid concentration, the quantity of paraformaldehyde, ultrasonic treatment time, and stirring duration were all carefully optimized. The results revealed that the optimum conditions for functionalizing graphene were obtained at 70 mL of hydrochloric acid, 700 mg of paraformaldehyde, and times of 35 min and 2 h of ultrasonication and stirring. Later, the drug (5-FU) was loaded onto CH2Cl-functionalized graphene through hydrogen bonding and π-π interactions. The chemical structure of the functionalized material and the loading of the 5-FU drug were confirmed by FTIR analysis, scanning electron microscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The 5-FU loading capacity of as-prepared materials was determined using the ion chromatography instrument. Our findings demonstrate that chloromethylated graphene is a very excellent nano-platform for high-efficiency drug loading, yielding a loading capacity of 52.3%, comparatively higher than pure graphene (36.54%).
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- R Safaiee
- Faculty of Advanced Technologies, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran.
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- Faculty of Advanced Technologies, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran.
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- Chemistry Department, College of Sciences, Shiraz University, Shiraz 7146713565, Iran
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- Electrical and Computer Engineering Group, Golpayegan College of Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Golpayegan 87717-67498, Iran
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- School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
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Fahmy SA, Mahdy NK, Mohamed AH, Mokhtar FA, Youness RA. Hijacking 5-Fluorouracil Chemoresistance in Triple Negative Breast Cancer via microRNAs-Loaded Chitosan Nanoparticles. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:2070. [PMID: 38396746 PMCID: PMC10889139 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25042070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2023] [Revised: 01/26/2024] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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Chemotherapy is still the mainstay of treatment for triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) patients. Yet only 20% of TNBC patients show a pathologic complete response (pCR) after neoadjuvant chemotherapy. 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) is a stable cornerstone in all recommended chemotherapeutic protocols for TNBC patients. However, TNBC patients' innate or acquired chemoresistance rate for 5-FU is steeply escalating. This study aims to unravel the mechanism behind the chemoresistance of 5-FU in the aggressive TNBC cell line, MDA-MB-231 cells, to explore further the role of the tumor suppressor microRNAs (miRNAs), miR-1275, miR-615-5p, and Let-7i, in relieving the 5-FU chemoresistance in TNBC, and to finally provide a translational therapeutic approach to co-deliver 5-FU and the respective miRNA oligonucleotides using chitosan-based nanoparticles (CsNPs). In this regard, cellular viability and proliferation were investigated using MTT and BrdU assays, respectively. 5-FU was found to induce JAK/STAT and PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathways in MDA-MB-231 cells with contaminant repression of their upstream regulators miR-1275, miR-615-5p, and Let-7i. Moreover, CsNPs prepared using the ionic gelation method were chosen and studied as nanovectors of 5-FU and a combination of miRNA oligonucleotides targeting TNBC. The average particle sizes, surface charges, and morphologies of the different CsNPs were characterized using dynamic light scattering (DLS) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM), respectively. In addition, the encapsulation efficiency (EE%), drug loading capacity (DLC%), and release manner at two different pH values were assessed. In conclusion, the novel CsNPs co-loaded with 5-FU and the combination of the three miRNA oligonucleotides demonstrated synergistic activity and remarkable repression in cellular viability and proliferation of TNBC cells through alleviating the chemoresistance to 5-FU.
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- Sherif Ashraf Fahmy
- Chemistry Department, School of Life and Medical Sciences, University of Hertfordshire Hosted by Global Academic Foundation, New Administrative Capital, Cairo 11835, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Kasr El-Aini Street, Cairo 11562, Egypt
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- Biology and Biochemistry Department, Molecular Genetics Research Team (MGRT), Faculty of Biotechnology, German International University (GIU), New Administrative Capital, Cairo 11835, Egypt
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza 12613, Egypt
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- Fujairah Research Centre, Sakamkam Road, Fujairah 1626, United Arab Emirates
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, El Saleheya El Gadida University, El Saleheya El Gadida 44813, Sharkia, Egypt
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- Biology and Biochemistry Department, Molecular Genetics Research Team (MGRT), Faculty of Biotechnology, German International University (GIU), New Administrative Capital, Cairo 11835, Egypt
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Padya BS, Fernandes G, Hegde S, Kulkarni S, Pandey A, Deshpande PB, Ahmad SF, Upadhya D, Mutalik S. Targeted Delivery of 5-Fluorouracil and Sonidegib via Surface-Modified ZIF-8 MOFs for Effective Basal Cell Carcinoma Therapy. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:2594. [PMID: 38004573 PMCID: PMC10675485 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15112594] [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: 09/12/2023] [Revised: 10/23/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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The therapeutic effectiveness of the most widely used anticancer drug 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) is constrained by its high metabolism, short half-life, and rapid drug resistance after chemotherapy. Although various nanodrug delivery systems have been reported for skin cancer therapy, their retention, penetration and targeting are still a matter of concern. Hence, in the current study, a topical gel formulation that contains a metal-organic framework (zeolitic imidazole framework; ZIF-8) loaded with 5-FU and a surface modified with sonidegib (SDG; acting as a therapeutic agent as well as a targeting ligand) (5-FU@ZIF-8 MOFs) is developed against DMBA-UV-induced BCC skin cancer in rats. The MOFs were prepared using one-pot synthesis followed by post drug loading and SDG conjugation. The optimized MOFs were incorporated into hyaluronic acid-hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose gel and further subjected to characterization. Enhanced skin deposition of the 5-FU@ZIF-8-SDG MOFs was observed using ex vivo skin permeation studies. Confocal laser microscopy studies showed that 5-FU@ZIF-8-SDG MOFs permeated the skin via the transfollicular pathway. The 5-FU@ZIF-8-SDG MOFs showed stronger cell growth inhibition in A431 cells and good biocompatibility with HaCaT cells. Histopathological studies showed that the efficacy of the optimized MOF gels improved as the epithelial cells manifested modest hyperplasia, nuclear pleomorphism, and dyskeratosis. Additionally, immunohistochemistry and protein expression studies demonstrated the improved effectiveness of the 5-FU@ZIF-8-SDG MOFs, which displayed a considerable reduction in the expression of Bcl-2 protein. Overall, the developed MOF gels showed good potential for the targeted delivery of multifunctional MOFs in topical formulations for treating BCC cancer.
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- Bharath Singh Padya
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal 576104, Karnataka, India; (B.S.P.); (G.F.); (S.K.); (A.P.)
- Department of Pharmaceutics Sciences, Vignan Foundation for Science, Technology and Research, Vadlamudi, Guntur 522213, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal 576104, Karnataka, India; (B.S.P.); (G.F.); (S.K.); (A.P.)
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- Centre for Molecular Neurosciences, Kasturba Medical College Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal 576104, Karnataka, India; (S.H.); (D.U.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal 576104, Karnataka, India; (B.S.P.); (G.F.); (S.K.); (A.P.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal 576104, Karnataka, India; (B.S.P.); (G.F.); (S.K.); (A.P.)
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- Respiratory R&D, Teva Pharmaceuticals Ireland, Unit 301, IDA Business Park, X91 WK68 Waterford, Ireland;
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia;
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- Centre for Molecular Neurosciences, Kasturba Medical College Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal 576104, Karnataka, India; (S.H.); (D.U.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal 576104, Karnataka, India; (B.S.P.); (G.F.); (S.K.); (A.P.)
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Veeramani S, Chandrababu L, Rajangam I, Singh NR, Al-Humaid L, Al-Dahmash ND, Balaji R, Chandrasekar N, Hwang MT. N-Hydroxysuccinamide functionalized iron oxide nanoparticles conjugated with 5-flurouracil for hyperthermic therapy of malignant liver cancer cells by DNA repair disruption. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 250:126001. [PMID: 37532190 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.126001] [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: 03/26/2023] [Revised: 06/05/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/04/2023]
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Magnetized iron oxide nanoparticles are ideal materials for biological and biomedical applications due to their biocompatibility, super paramagnetic behavior, surface capability, and chemical stability. This research article is narrating the overview of methodologies of preparation, functionalization, characterization and applications of Fe3O4 nanoparticles. Super paramagnetic nanoparticles are studied for their hyperthermia properties. The proposed mechanism behind the hyperthermia was damaging the proteins responsible for DNA repair thereby, directly accelerating the DNA damages on cancer cells by increasing the temperature in the vicinity of the cancer cells. In this study, super paramagnetic iron oxide (Fe3O4) nanoparticles (SPIONs) and anti-cancer drug, 5-fluorouracil, functionalized with N-Hydroxysuccinimide organic molecules. A specific absorption rate at 351 nm can be achieved using UV analysis. The magnetic Fe3O4 nanoparticles had a cubic crystalline structure. FE-SEM(field emission scanning Electron microscopy) with EDAX(energy dispersive X-ray analysis) analysis shows that the size of the SPION was about 30-100 nm range and the percentage of chemical compositions was higher in the order of Fe, O, C. for particle size analysis, the SPION were positively charged derived at +9.9 mV and its conductivity is measured at 0.826 mS/cm. In-vitro anti-cancerous activity analysis in Hep-G2 cells (liver cancer cells) shows that the 5-fluorouracil functionalized SPIONs have higher inhibition rate than the bare Fe3O4 nanoparticles. The Fe3O4 nanoparticles were studied for their hyperthermic abilities at two different frequencies such as 3.05 × 106 kAm-1s-1 and 4.58 × 106 kAm-1s-1.The bare Fe3O4 at low magnetic field, 10 mg was required to raise the temperature above 42°- 45 °C and at high magnetic field, 6 mg was enough to raise the same temperature. The 5-fluorouracil functionalized Fe3O4 shows that at low magnetic field, 6 mg is required to raise the hyperthermia temperature and at high magnetic field, 3 mg is required to raise the temperature above 42°- 45 °C. the rate of heating and the temperature achieved with time can be tuned with concentrations as well as magnetic component present in the Fe3O4 nanoparticles. Beyond this concentration, the rate of cell death was observed to increase. The saturation and low residual magnetization were revealed by the magnetization analysis, making them well suited for clinical applications.
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- Subha Veeramani
- National Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, University of Madras, Chennai 600 025, India; Dermscientist Laboratory Pvt., 11/D2, Jawaharlal Street, Usman Road, Chennai, India
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- National Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, University of Madras, Chennai 600 025, India
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- National Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, University of Madras, Chennai 600 025, India.
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- School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Department of Chemistry, Manipur University, Canchipur, India
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Koneru Lakshmaiah Educational Foundation, Andhra Pradesh 522302, India
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- Department of BioNano Technology, Gachon University, 1342, Seongnam-Daero, Sujeong-Gu, Seongnam-si 13120, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of BioNano Technology, Gachon University, 1342, Seongnam-Daero, Sujeong-Gu, Seongnam-si 13120, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea.
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Ibanescu A, Olariu DI, Lutic D, Hulea V, Dragoi B. Engineering the Morphostructural Properties and Drug Loading Degree of Organic-Inorganic Fluorouracil-MgAl LDH Nanohybrids by Rational Control of Hydrothermal Treatment. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:26102-26121. [PMID: 37521604 PMCID: PMC10372945 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c02288] [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: 04/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 08/01/2023]
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Layered double hydroxides (LDHs) or hydrotalcite-like compounds have attracted great attention for the delivery of anticancer drugs due to their 2D structure, exhibiting a high surface-to-volume ratio and a high chemical versatility. The drug is protected between the layers from which it is slowly released, thus increasing the therapeutic effect and minimizing the side effects associated to nonspecific targeting. This work aimed to design LDHs with Mg and Al (molar ratio of 2/1) in brucite-like layers, which retained fluorouracil (5-FU; 5-FU/Al = 1, molar ratio) in the interlayer gallery as the layers grow during the co-precipitation step of the synthesis. To rationally control the physicochemical properties, particularly the size of the crystallites, the aging step following the co-precipitation was performed under carefully controlled conditions by changing the time and temperature (i.e., 25 °C for 16 h, 100 °C for 16 h, and 120 °C for 24 h). The results revealed the achievement of the control of the size of the crystals, which are gathered in three different agglomeration systems, from tight to loose, as well as the loading degree of the drug in the final organic-inorganic hybrid nanomaterials. The role played by the factors and parameters affecting the drug-controlled release was highlighted by assessing the release behavior of 5-FU by changing the pH, solid mass/volume ratio, and ionic strength. The results showed a pH-dependent behavior but not necessarily in a direct proportionality. After a certain limit, the mass of the solid diminishes the rate of release, whereas the ionic strength is essential for the payload discharge.
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- Alina Ibanescu
- TRANSCEND
Research Center, Regional Institute of Oncology, 2-4 General Henri Mathias Berthelot, 700483 Iasi, Romania
- Faculty
of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection, “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iasi, 73 Prof. D. Mangeron Bvd., 700050 Iasi, Romania
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- TRANSCEND
Research Center, Regional Institute of Oncology, 2-4 General Henri Mathias Berthelot, 700483 Iasi, Romania
- Faculty
of Chemistry, Al. I. Cuza University, 11-Carol I Bvd., 700506 Iasi, Romania
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- TRANSCEND
Research Center, Regional Institute of Oncology, 2-4 General Henri Mathias Berthelot, 700483 Iasi, Romania
- Faculty
of Chemistry, Al. I. Cuza University, 11-Carol I Bvd., 700506 Iasi, Romania
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- Institut
Charles Gerhardt Montpellier, UMR 5253, CNRS-UM-ENSCM,Montpellier 34296, France
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- TRANSCEND
Research Center, Regional Institute of Oncology, 2-4 General Henri Mathias Berthelot, 700483 Iasi, Romania
- Faculty
of Chemistry, Al. I. Cuza University, 11-Carol I Bvd., 700506 Iasi, Romania
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da Silva MC, Fabiano LC, da Costa Salomão KC, de Freitas PLZ, Neves CQ, Borges SC, de Souza Carvalho MDG, Breithaupt-Faloppa AC, de Thomaz AA, Dos Santos AM, Buttow NC. A Rodent Model of Human-Dose-Equivalent 5-Fluorouracil: Toxicity in the Liver, Kidneys, and Lungs. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:antiox12051005. [PMID: 37237871 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12051005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2023] [Accepted: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) is a chemotherapy drug widely used to treat a range of cancer types, despite the recurrence of adverse reactions. Therefore, information on its side effects when administered at a clinically recommended dose is relevant. On this basis, we examined the effects of the 5-FU clinical treatment on the integrity of the liver, kidneys, and lungs of rats. For this purpose, 14 male Wistar rats were divided into treated and control groups and 5-FU was administered at 15 mg/kg (4 consecutive days), 6 mg/kg (4 alternate days), and 15 mg/kg on the 14th day. On the 15th day, blood, liver, kidney, and lung samples were collected for histological, oxidative stress, and inflammatory evaluations. We observed a reduction in the antioxidant markers and an increase in lipid hydroperoxides (LOOH) in the liver of treated animals. We also detected elevated levels of inflammatory markers, histological lesions, apoptotic cells, and aspartate aminotransferase. Clinical treatment with 5-FU did not promote inflammatory or oxidative alterations in the kidney samples; however, histological and biochemical changes were observed, including increased serum urea and uric acid. 5-FU reduces endogenous antioxidant defenses and increases LOOH levels in the lungs, suggesting oxidative stress. Inflammation and histopathological alterations were also detected. The clinical protocol of 5-FU promotes toxicity in the liver, kidneys, and lungs of healthy rats, resulting in different levels of histological and biochemical alterations. These results will be useful in the search for new adjuvants to attenuate the adverse effects of 5-FU in such organs.
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- Mariana Conceição da Silva
- Biological Physics and Cell Signaling Laboratory, Institute of Biology, Department of Structural and Functional Biology, State University of Campinas, Campinas 13083-970, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Morphological Science, State University of Maringá, Maringá 87020-900, PR, Brazil
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- Department of Morphological Science, State University of Maringá, Maringá 87020-900, PR, Brazil
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- Biological Physics and Cell Signaling Laboratory, Institute of Biology, Department of Structural and Functional Biology, State University of Campinas, Campinas 13083-970, SP, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Cirurgia Cardiovascular e Fisiopatologia da Circulação (LIM-11), Instituto do Coração (InCor), Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo 01246-904, SP, Brasil
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- Quantum Electronic Department, Institute of Physics Gleb Wataghin, State University of Campinas, Campinas 13083-872, SP, Brazil
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- Biological Physics and Cell Signaling Laboratory, Institute of Biology, Department of Structural and Functional Biology, State University of Campinas, Campinas 13083-970, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Morphological Science, State University of Maringá, Maringá 87020-900, PR, Brazil
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Asif M, Sajid H, Ayub K, Gilani MA, Anwar N, Mahmood T. Therapeutic potential of oxo-triarylmethyl (oxTAM) as a targeted drug delivery system for nitrosourea and fluorouracil anticancer drugs; A first principles insight. J Mol Graph Model 2023; 122:108469. [PMID: 37068440 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmgm.2023.108469] [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: 05/19/2022] [Revised: 02/12/2023] [Accepted: 03/30/2023] [Indexed: 04/19/2023]
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In this study, oxygenated triarylmethyl (oxTAM) is investigated by DFT calculations as a drug carrier framework for Nitrosourea (NU) and Fluorouracil (FU) drugs. Based on the adsorption analysis i.e., energies and distances between interacting atoms, it is found that oxTAM exhibits excellent carrier abilities for the delivery of FU (-1.53 eV & 2.00 Å) and NU (-1.33 eV & 2.12 Å) drugs. NCI and QTAIM results indicate the presence of hydrogen bonding in drug-carrier complexes. The values of dipole moment and global chemical descriptors show the significant reactivity of oxTAM for NU and FU drugs. Based on electronic property analysis, FU@oxTAM has a higher adsorption trend for complexation with oxTAM as compared to NU@oxTAM. Moreover, FU can easily release from the carrier due to the decreasing adsorption stability after protonation under an acidic environment as well as a short recovery time observed for the oxTAM carrier surface. Keeping in view all the above parameters, we inferred that oxTAM can serve as a potential drug delivery system for anticancer drugs including, Nitrosourea and Fluorouracil drugs.
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- Misbah Asif
- Department of Chemistry, COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus, Abbottabad, 22060, Pakistan
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- School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Clifton Lane, Nottingham, NG11 8NS, UK
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- Department of Chemistry, COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus, Abbottabad, 22060, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Allied Health Department, College of Health and Sport Sciences, University of Bahrain, Bahrain
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- Department of Chemistry, COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus, Abbottabad, 22060, Pakistan; Department of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Bahrain, P. O. Box 32038, Bahrain.
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Yavari B, Athari SS, Omidi Y, Jalali A, Najafi R. EpCAM aptamer activated 5-FU-loaded PLGA nanoparticles in CRC treatment; in vitro and in vivo study. J Drug Target 2023; 31:296-309. [PMID: 36398476 DOI: 10.1080/1061186x.2022.2148679] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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In this study, epithelial cell adhesion molecule (EpCAM) aptamer-activated nanoparticles (Ap-NPs) were synthesised to enhance treatment efficiency in colorectal cancer (CRC). PLGA [poly(d, l-lactide-co-glycolide)] copolymer was fabricated by conjugation of COOH-PEG-NH2 to PLGA-COOH through an EDC/NHS-mediated chemistry. Afterwards, 5-fluorouracil-loaded (FU) nanoparticles were prepared using the water/oil/water double emulsion solvent evaporation method. The in vitro cytotoxicity of formulations was evaluated using the MTT assay in HCT-116, CT-26 and HEK-293 cell lines. For in vivo study, tumour-bearing BALB/c mice were established by subcutaneous injection of CT-26 cell line. The results indicated that fabricated AP-FU-NPs had 101 nm size with a spherical surface, relatively homogeneously and, satisfactory encapsulation efficiency (83.93%). In vitro experiments revealed that Ap-FU-NPs had a superior in vitro cytotoxicity than both FU-NPs and free 5-FU in CT-26 and HCT-116 cells but, were significantly low toxic against HEK-293 cells relative to free 5-FU. Furthermore, in vivo results showed no significant haemolytic effect, hepatic and renal injury, or weight loss. After treatment of various animal groups with formulations, notable tumour growth delay was observed following the order: Ap-FU-NPs < FU-NPs < 5-FU < PBS. The results suggest that AP-FU-NPs could be an effective and promising carrier for 5-FU delivery to the EpCAM overexpressing CRC cells.
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- Bahram Yavari
- Department of Medical Biotechnology, School of Advanced Medical Sciences & Technologies, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran.,Research Center for Molecular Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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- College of Pharmacy, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, School of Advanced Medical Sciences & Technologies, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran.,Research Center for Molecular Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, School of Advanced Medical Sciences & Technologies, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran.,Research Center for Molecular Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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Silva EH, Cutrim ES, Iemma MR, Barud HS, Rojas A, Gómez-Hortigüela L, Menezes AS, Rodríguez-Castellón E, Tanaka AA, Alcântara AC. New insights about the intercalation of 5-Fluorouracil into 2D Mg–Al layered double hydroxide nanosheets: A theoretical and experimental investigation. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2023.104294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/25/2023]
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Rehman F, Khan AJ, Sama ZU, Alobaid HM, Gilani MA, Safi SZ, Muhammad N, Rahim A, Ali A, Guo J, Arshad M, Emran TB. Surface engineered mesoporous silica carriers for the controlled delivery of anticancer drug 5-fluorouracil: Computational approach for the drug-carrier interactions using density functional theory. Front Pharmacol 2023; 14:1146562. [PMID: 37124235 PMCID: PMC10133552 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1146562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2023] [Indexed: 05/02/2023] Open
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Introduction: Drug delivery systems are the topmost priority to increase drug safety and efficacy. In this study, hybrid porous silicates SBA-15 and its derivatives SBA@N and SBA@3N were synthesized and loaded with an anticancer drug, 5-fluorouracil. The drug release was studied in a simulated physiological environment. Method: These materials were characterized for their textural and physio-chemical properties by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), small-angle X-ray diffraction (SAX), and nitrogen adsorption/desorption techniques. The surface electrostatics of the materials was measured by zeta potential. Results: The drug loading efficiency of the prepared hybrid materials was about 10%. In vitro drug release profiles were obtained in simulated fluids. Slow drug release kinetics was observed for SBA@3N, which released 7.5% of the entrapped drug in simulated intestinal fluid (SIF, pH 7.2) and 33% in simulated body fluid (SBF, pH 7.2) for 72 h. The material SBA@N presented an initial burst release of 13% in simulated intestinal fluid and 32.6% in simulated gastric fluid (SGF, pH 1.2), while about 70% of the drug was released within the next 72 h. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations have also supported the slow drug release from the SBA@3N material. The release mechanism of the drug from the prepared carriers was studied by first-order, second-order, Korsmeyer-Peppas, Hixson-Crowell, and Higuchi kinetic models. The drug release from these carriers follows Fickian diffusion and zero-order kinetics in SGF and SBF, whereas first-order, non-Fickian diffusion, and case-II transport were observed in SIF. Discussion: Based on these findings, the proposed synthesized hybrid materials may be suggested as a potential drug delivery system for anti-cancer drugs such as 5-fluorouracil.
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- Fozia Rehman
- Interdisciplinary Research Centre in Biomedical Materials (IRCBM), COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, Lahore, Pakistan
- Institute of Chemistry, University of Campinas, UNICAMP, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
- *Correspondence: Fozia Rehman, ; Asif Jamal Khan,
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- College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Northwest University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
- *Correspondence: Fozia Rehman, ; Asif Jamal Khan,
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- Department of Chemistry, Islamia College, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Interdisciplinary Research Centre in Biomedical Materials (IRCBM), COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, Lahore, Pakistan
- Faculty of Medicine, Bioscience and Nursing, MAHSA University, Jenjarom, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Khyber Medical University, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, COMSATS University Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, Pakistan
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Earth Surface System and Environmental Carrying Capacity, College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Northwest University, Xi’an, China
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- Jhang Campus, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, BGC Trust University Bangladesh, Chittagong, Bangladesh
- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Le BT, Nguyen CQ, Nguyen PT, Ninh HD, Le TM, Nguyen PTH, La DD. Fabrication of Porous Fe-Based Metal-Organic Complex for the Enhanced Delivery of 5-Fluorouracil in In Vitro Treatment of Cancer Cells. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:46674-46681. [PMID: 36570299 PMCID: PMC9773331 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c05614] [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: 08/30/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Metal-organic complexes are one of the most studied materials in the last few decades, which are fabricated from organic ligands and metal ions to form robust frameworks with porous structures. In this work, iron-1,4-benzenedicarboxylic-polyethylene glycol (Fe-BDC-PEG) with a porous structure was successfully constructed by an iron(III) benzene dicarboxylate and polyethylene glycol diacid. The drug-delivery properties of the resultant Fe-BDC-PEG were tested for the loading and release of the 5-fluorouracil compound. The maximal loading capacity of Fe-BDC-PEG for 5-fluorouracil was determined to be 348.22 mg/g. The drug release of 5-fluorouracil-loaded Fe-BDC-PEG after 7 days was 92.69% and reached a maximum of 97.52% after 10 days. The 7 day and acute oral toxicity of Fe-BDC-PEG in mice were studied. The results show that no reasonable change or mortality was observed upon administration of Fe-BDC-PEG complex in mice at 10 g/kg body weight. When the uptake of Fe-BDC-PEG particles in mice was continued for 7 consecutive days, the mortality, feed consumption, body weight, and daily activity were negligibly changed.
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- Bac Thanh Le
- Institute
of Chemistry and Materials, Nghia Do, Cau Giay, Hanoi100000, Vietnam
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- Hanoi
University of Pharmacy, Phan Chu Trinh, Hoan Kiem, Ha Noi100000, Vietnam
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- Institute
of Chemistry and Materials, Nghia Do, Cau Giay, Hanoi100000, Vietnam
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- Institute
of Chemistry and Materials, Nghia Do, Cau Giay, Hanoi100000, Vietnam
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- Institute
of Chemistry and Materials, Nghia Do, Cau Giay, Hanoi100000, Vietnam
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- Institute
of Chemistry and Materials, Nghia Do, Cau Giay, Hanoi100000, Vietnam
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Evaluation of the Effects of Genistein In Vitro as a Chemopreventive Agent for Colorectal Cancer—Strategy to Improve Its Efficiency When Administered Orally. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27207042. [PMID: 36296636 PMCID: PMC9612062 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27207042] [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: 09/21/2022] [Revised: 10/07/2022] [Accepted: 10/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Colorectal Cancer (CRC) ranks third in terms of incidence and second in terms of mortality and prevalence worldwide. In relation to chemotherapy treatment, the most used drug is 5-fluorouracil (5-FU); however, the use of this drug generates various toxic effects at the systemic level. For this reason, new therapeutic strategies are currently being sought that can be used as neoadjuvant or adjuvant treatments. Recent research has shown that natural compounds, such as genistein, have chemotherapeutic and anticancer effects, but the mechanisms of action of genistein and its molecular targets in human colon cells have not been fully elucidated. The results reported in relation to non-malignant cell lines are also unclear, which does not allow evidence of the selectivity that this compound may have. Therefore, in this work, genistein was evaluated in vitro in both cancer cell lines SW480 and SW620 and in the non-malignant cell line HaCaT. The results obtained show that genistein has selectivity for the SW480 and SW620 cell lines. In addition, it inhibits cell viability and has an antiproliferative effect in a dose-dependent manner. Increased production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) was also found, suggesting an association with the cell death process through various mechanisms. Finally, the encapsulation strategy that was proposed made it possible to demonstrate that bacterial nanocellulose (BNC) is capable of protecting genistein from the acidic conditions of gastric fluid and also allows the release of the compound in the colonic fluid. This would allow genistein to act locally in the mucosa of the colon where the first stages of CRC occur.
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Jiang Y. Study the nature of interaction between 5-Fluorouracil anti-cancer drug and borospherene. J Mol Model 2022; 28:280. [PMID: 36036314 DOI: 10.1007/s00894-022-05287-5] [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: 05/25/2022] [Accepted: 08/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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This study employs density functional theory (DFT) to evaluate pristine C4B32 borospherene and borospherenes functionalized by amino acid in drug delivery efficiency. The results showed that pristine and alanine-modified C4B32 clusters demonstrated high efficiency in drug delivery when borospherenes were designed using the quadruple carbon atom doping of C4B32. The main goal of this study was to evaluate the interaction between the 5-Fluorouracil drug (FU) and borospherenes (both alanine-modified variants and pristine). According to the findings, the bio-drug delivery function enabled by the amino acid led to enhanced FU adsorption onto C4B32, and in the ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) spectroscopy, a redshift was found in the drug@cluster electronic spectra. Therefore, it can be concluded that the borospherene modified by alanine offers drug delivery efficiency.
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- Yuan Jiang
- Medical College, Yongzhou Vocational Technical College, Yongzhou city, 425100, Hunan, China.
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Martínez E, Osorio M, Finkielstein C, Ortíz I, Peresin MS, Castro C. 5-Fluorouracil drug delivery system based on bacterial nanocellulose for colorectal cancer treatment: Mathematical and in vitro evaluation. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 220:802-815. [PMID: 35998853 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.08.102] [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] [Received: 05/31/2022] [Revised: 08/10/2022] [Accepted: 08/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common worldwide. Its treatment includes adjuvant chemotherapy with 5-fluorouracil (5FU) administered intravenously. 5FU is an antineoplastic drug of the fluoropyrimidines group, widely used in the treatment of solid tumors, mainly CRC. Nevertheless, it causes several adverse effects and poor effectiveness due to its short half-life. This work aimed to employ bacterial nanocellulose (BNC) as an encapsulation material for the oral administration of 5FU. First, the adsorption phenomena were analyzed by isotherms, thermodynamic parameters, and kinetic models. Then, encapsulation was carried out using spray-drying, and encapsulated 5FU desorption profiles were assessed in simulated fluids. The biological behavior was evaluated on colon cancer SW480 and SW620 cell lines. As result, it was found that at 25 °C a monolayer of 5FU was formed and the process showed to be the most spontaneous one. In the characterization of the nanocapsules, important changes were detected by the presence of 5FU. The delivery in the colon corresponded to a controlled release behavior. The in vitro assay indicated an improvement in the toxicity effect of the drug and its mechanism of action. Accordingly, BNC is a promising biomaterial for the development of a colon drug delivery platform of 5FU.
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- E Martínez
- Grupo de Investigación sobre Nuevos Materiales (GINUMA), Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, Colombia
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- Grupo de Investigación sobre Nuevos Materiales (GINUMA), Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, Colombia; Grupo de investigación Biología de Sistemas, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, Colombia
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- Cancer Research Group, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States
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- Grupo de investigación Biología de Sistemas, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, Colombia
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- Sustainable Bio-Based Materials Lab, Forest Products Development Center, College of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences, Auburn, AL, United States
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- Grupo de Investigación sobre Nuevos Materiales (GINUMA), Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, Colombia.
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Samy M, Abdallah HM, Awad HM, Ayoub MMH. In vitro release and cytotoxicity activity of 5-fluorouracil entrapped polycaprolactone nanoparticles. Polym Bull (Berl) 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s00289-021-03804-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Rezaei T, Rezaei M, Karimifard S, Mahmoudi Beram F, Dakkali MS, Heydari M, Afshari-Behbahanizadeh S, Mostafavi E, Bokov DO, Ansari MJ, Farasati Far B, Akbarzadeh I, Chaiyasut C. Folic Acid-Decorated pH-Responsive Nanoniosomes With Enhanced Endocytosis for Breast Cancer Therapy: In Vitro Studies. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:851242. [PMID: 35517801 PMCID: PMC9065559 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.851242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2022] [Accepted: 03/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Breast cancer is the most common invasive cancer in women and the second leading cause of cancer death in women after lung cancer. The purpose of this study is a targeted delivery toward in vitro (on MCF7 and 4T1 breast cancer cell lines) through niosomes-based nanocarriers. To this end, different bioactive molecules, including hyaluronic acid (HA), folic acid (FA), and polyethylene glycol (PEG), were used and compared for surface modification of niosomes to enhance endocytosis. FA-functionalized niosomes (Nio/5-FU/FA) were able to increase cell cytotoxicity and reduce cell migration and invasion compared to PEG-functionalized niosomes (Nio/5-FU/PEG), and HA-functionalized niosomes (Nio/5-FU/HA) groups in MCF-7 and 4T1 cell lines. Although the Nio/5-FU/PEG and Nio/5-FU/HA demonstrated MCF7 cell uptake, the Nio/5-FU/FA exhibited the most preponderant endocytosis in pH 5.4. Remarkably, in this study 5-FU loaded niosomes (nonionic surfactant-based vesicles) were decorated with various bioactive molecules (FA, PEG, or HA) to compare their ability for breast cancer therapy. The fabricated nanoformulations were readily taken up by breast cancer cells (in vitro) and demonstrated sustained drug release characteristics, inducing cell apoptosis. Overall, the comprehensive comparison between different bioactive molecules-decorated nanoniosomes exhibited promising results in finding the best nano formulated candidates for targeted delivery of drugs for breast cancer therapy.
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- Tahereh Rezaei
- General Physician, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Cardiology, Fars-Iranian Heart Association, Fars Society of Internal Medicine, Shiraz, Iran
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- Stem cells Research Center, Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Institute, Islamic Azad University, Central Tehran Branch, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Chemical and Petrochemical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biological Science, University of Kharazmi, Tehran, Iran
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- Stanford Cardiovascular Institute, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, United States.,Department of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, United States
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- Institute of Pharmacy, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow, Russia.,Laboratory of Food Chemistry, Federal Research Center of Nutrition, Biotechnology and Food Safety, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-kharj, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Chemical and Petrochemical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Innovation Center for Holistic Health, Nutraceuticals, and Cosmeceuticals, Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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Ahmad N, Albassam AA, Faiyaz Khan M, Ullah Z, Mohammed Buheazah T, Salman AlHomoud H, Ali Al-Nasif H. A novel 5-Fluorocuracil multiple-nanoemulsion used for the enhancement of oral bioavailability in the treatment of colorectal cancer. Saudi J Biol Sci 2022; 29:3704-3716. [PMID: 35844373 PMCID: PMC9280251 DOI: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2022.02.017] [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: 12/29/2021] [Revised: 01/20/2022] [Accepted: 02/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) is a drug of choice for colorectal-cancer. But oral therapeutic efficacy of 5-FU is restricted due to their very little bioavailability because of poor membrane permeability and GIT-absorption. We have developed a multiple nanoemulsion (w/o/w i.e. 5-FU-MNE) in which 5-FU incorporated to improve their oral-absorption. Globule-size of opt-5-FU-MNE was 51.64 ± 2.61 nm with PDI and ZP 0.101 ± 0.001 and −5.59 ± 0.94, respectively. In vitro 5-FU-release and ex vivo permeation studies exhibited 99.71% release and 83.64% of 5-FU from opt-nanoformulation. Cytotoxic in vitro studies-exhibited that 5-FU in opt-5-FU-MNE was 5-times more potent than 5-FU-S on human-colon-cancer-cell-lines (HT-29). The enhanced Cmax with AUC0-8h with opt-5-FU-MNE was shown extremely significant (p < 0.001) in wistar rat’s plasma in the comparison of oral and i.v. treated group of 5-FU-S by PK-observations. Furthermore, opt-5-FU-MNE was showed much more significant (p < 0.001) results as compared to 5-FU-S (free) on cell lines for human colon cancer (HT-29).
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Kefayat A, Hosseini M, Ghahremani F, Jolfaie NA, Rafienia M. Biodegradable and biocompatible subcutaneous implants consisted of pH-sensitive mebendazole-loaded/folic acid-targeted chitosan nanoparticles for murine triple-negative breast cancer treatment. J Nanobiotechnology 2022; 20:169. [PMID: 35361226 PMCID: PMC8973744 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-022-01380-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2022] [Accepted: 03/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Mebendazole (MBZ) is a well-known anti-parasite drug with significant anti-cancer properties. However, MBZ exhibits low solubility, limited absorption efficacy, extensive first-pass effect, and low bioavailability. Therefore, multiple oral administration of high dose MBZ is required daily for achieving the therapeutic serum level which can cause severe side effects and patients' non-compliance. METHOD In the present study, MBZ-loaded/folic acid-targeted chitosan nanoparticles (CS-FA-MBZ) were synthesized, characterized, and used to form cylindrical subcutaneous implants for 4T1 triple-negative breast tumor (TNBC) treatment in BALB/c mice. The therapeutic efficacy of the CS-FA-MBZ implants was investigated after subcutaneous implantation in comparison with Control, MBZ (40 mg/kg, oral administration, twice a week for 2 weeks), and CS-FA implants, according to 4T1 tumors' growth progression, metastasis, and tumor-bearing mice survival time. Also, their biocompatibility was evaluated by blood biochemical analyzes and histopathological investigation of vital organs. RESULTS The CS-FA-MBZ implants were completely degraded 15 days after implantation and caused about 73.3%, 49.2%, 57.4% decrease in the mean tumors' volume in comparison with the Control (1050.5 ± 120.7 mm3), MBZ (552.4 ± 76.1 mm3), and CS-FA (658.3 ± 88.1 mm3) groups, respectively. Average liver metastatic colonies' number per microscope field at the CS-FA-MBZ group (2.3 ± 0.7) was significantly (P < 0.05) lower than the Control (9.6 ± 1.7), MBZ (5.0 ± 1.5), and CS-FA (5.2 ± 1) groups. In addition, the CS-FA-MBZ treated mice exhibited about 52.1%, 27.3%, and 17% more survival days after the cancer cells injection in comparison with the Control, MBZ, and CS-FA groups, respectively. Moreover, the CS-FA-MBZ implants were completely biocompatible based on histopathology and blood biochemical analyzes. CONCLUSION Taking together, CS-FA-MBZ implants were completely biodegradable and biocompatible with high therapeutic efficacy in a murine TNBC model.
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- Amirhosein Kefayat
- Cancer Prevention Research Center, Department of Oncology, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, 81746-73461, Isfahan, Iran.,Biosensor Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), 1591634311, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Physics and Radiotherapy, School of Paramedicine, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran
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- Biosensor Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Biosensor Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
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Cegłowski M, Kurczewska J, Lusina A, Nazim T, Ruszkowski P. EGDMA- and TRIM-Based Microparticles Imprinted with 5-Fluorouracil for Prolonged Drug Delivery. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14051027. [PMID: 35267850 PMCID: PMC8914908 DOI: 10.3390/polym14051027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2021] [Revised: 02/28/2022] [Accepted: 03/02/2022] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Imprinted materials possess designed cavities capable of forming selective interactions with molecules used in the imprinting process. In this work, we report the synthesis of 5-fluorouracil (5-FU)-imprinted microparticles and their application in prolonged drug delivery. The materials were synthesized using either ethylene glycol dimethacrylate (EGDMA) or trimethylolpropane trimethacrylate (TRIM) cross-linkers. For both types of polymers, methacrylic acid was used as a functional monomer, whereas 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate was applied to increase the final materials’ hydrophilicity. Adsorption isotherms and adsorption kinetics were investigated to characterize the interactions that occur between the materials and 5-FU. The microparticles synthesized using the TRIM cross-linker showed higher adsorption properties towards 5-FU than those with EGDMA. The release kinetics was highly dependent upon the cross-linker and pH of the release medium. The highest cumulative release was obtained for TRIM-based microparticles at pH 7.4. The IC50 values proved that 5-FU-loaded TRIM-based microparticles possess cytotoxic activity against HeLa cell lines similar to pure 5-FU, whereas their toxicity towards normal HDF cell lines was ca. three times lower than for 5-FU.
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- Michał Cegłowski
- Faculty of Chemistry, Adam Mickiewicz University, 61-614 Poznan, Poland; (J.K.); (A.L.); (T.N.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +48-61-8291-799
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Adam Mickiewicz University, 61-614 Poznan, Poland; (J.K.); (A.L.); (T.N.)
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Adam Mickiewicz University, 61-614 Poznan, Poland; (J.K.); (A.L.); (T.N.)
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Adam Mickiewicz University, 61-614 Poznan, Poland; (J.K.); (A.L.); (T.N.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 61-614 Poznan, Poland;
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A novel modified chitosan/collagen coated-gold nanoparticles for 5-fluorouracil delivery: Synthesis, characterization, in vitro drug release studies, anti-inflammatory activity and in vitro cytotoxicity assay. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 277:118858. [PMID: 34893265 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.118858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2021] [Revised: 09/27/2021] [Accepted: 11/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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We report herein the development of the novel nanohybrids of gold nanoparticles reduced/stabilized/coated with collagen (AuNPs@collagen) in the first layer and subsequently modified with biotin-quat188-chitosan (Bi-QCS) in the outer layer for 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) delivery to improve cellular uptake and promote specific cell targeting of the nanocarrier. The fabrication of the layer-by-layer technique on the surface of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) can overcome the limitation of poor drug loading capacity of the classic AuNPs from 64.67% to 87.46%. The AuNPs@collagen coated by the Bi-QCS exhibits strong electrostatic interactions between drug anion (5-FU) and amine groups of the modified chitosan as well as hydrogen bonding. Furthermore, the Bi-QCS-AuNPs@collagen demonstrated a significantly higher anti-inflammatory activity in RAW264.7 macrophage cell line. The Bi-QCS-AuNPs@collagen enhanced the activity of 5-FU approximately 3.3-fold (HeLa) and 6.2-fold (A549), compared to the free 5-Fluorouracil. According to these results, it is very promising that Bi-QCS-AuNPs@collagen can be used as an effective drug delivery carrier in the future.
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Nguyen PH, Le BT, Ninh HD, La DD. Ultrasonic-Assisted Synthesis of Fe-BTC-PEG Metal-Organic Complex: An Effective and Safety Nanocarrier for Anticancer Drug Delivery. ACS OMEGA 2021; 6:33419-33427. [PMID: 34926891 PMCID: PMC8674903 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.1c03951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2021] [Accepted: 11/18/2021] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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The porous metal-organic complexes are emerging as novel carriers for effective and safe delivery of drugs for cancer treatment, minimizing the side effect of drug overuse during cancer treatment. This study fabricated the Fe-BTC-PEG metal-organic complex from Fe ions, trimesic acid, and poly(ethylene glycol) as precursors using an ultrasonic-assisted method. The morphology and crystallinity of the resultant complex were observed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD), respectively. FTIR spectroscopy was employed to investigate the functional groups on the surface of the Fe-BTC-PEG complex. The result showed that the prepared Fe-BTC-PEG complex was in particle form with low crystallinity and diameter ranging from 100 to 200 nm. The obtained Fe-BTC-PEG complex exhibited a high loading capacity for the 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) anticancer drug with a maximal capacity of 364 mg/g. The releasing behavior of 5-fluorouracil from the 5-FU-loaded Fe-BTC-PEG complex was studied. Notably, the acute oral toxicity of the Fe-BTC-PEG metal-organic complex was also carried out to evaluate the safety of the material in practical application.
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Szczęch M, Hinz A, Łopuszyńska N, Bzowska M, Węglarz WP, Szczepanowicz K. Polyaminoacid Based Core@shell Nanocarriers of 5-Fluorouracil: Synthesis, Properties and Theranostics Application. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms222312762. [PMID: 34884566 PMCID: PMC8657732 DOI: 10.3390/ijms222312762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2021] [Revised: 11/22/2021] [Accepted: 11/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Cancer is one of the most important health problems of our population, and one of the common anticancer treatments is chemotherapy. The disadvantages of chemotherapy are related to the drug’s toxic effects, which act on cancer cells and the healthy part of the body. The solution of the problem is drug encapsulation and drug targeting. The present study aimed to develop a novel method of preparing multifunctional 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) nanocarriers and their in vitro characterization. 5-FU polyaminoacid-based core@shell nanocarriers were formed by encapsulation drug-loaded nanocores with polyaminoacids multilayer shell via layer-by-layer method. The size of prepared nanocarriers ranged between 80–200 nm. Biocompatibility of our nanocarriers as well as activity of the encapsulated drug were confirmed by MTT tests. Moreover, the ability to the real-time observation of developed nanocarriers and drug accumulation inside the target was confirmed by fluorine magnetic resonance imaging (19F-MRI).
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- Marta Szczęch
- Jerzy Haber Institute of Catalysis and Surface Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, 30-239 Krakow, Poland;
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- Faculty of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Biotechnology, Jagiellonian University, 30-387 Krakow, Poland; (A.H.); (M.B.)
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- Henryk Niewodniczański Institute of Nuclear Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences, 31-342 Krakow, Poland; (N.Ł.); (W.P.W.)
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- Faculty of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Biotechnology, Jagiellonian University, 30-387 Krakow, Poland; (A.H.); (M.B.)
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- Henryk Niewodniczański Institute of Nuclear Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences, 31-342 Krakow, Poland; (N.Ł.); (W.P.W.)
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- Jerzy Haber Institute of Catalysis and Surface Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, 30-239 Krakow, Poland;
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Synthesis of Novel 2-Thiouracil-5-Sulfonamide Derivatives as Potent Inducers of Cell Cycle Arrest and CDK2A Inhibition Supported by Molecular Docking. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms222111957. [PMID: 34769385 PMCID: PMC8584424 DOI: 10.3390/ijms222111957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2021] [Revised: 10/19/2021] [Accepted: 10/29/2021] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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In an effort to discover potent anticancer agents, 2-thiouracil-5-sulfonamides derivatives were designed and synthesized. The cytotoxic activity of all synthesized compounds was investigated against four human cancer cell lines viz A-2780 (ovarian), HT-29 (colon), MCF-7 (breast), and HepG2 (liver). Compounds 6b,d-g, and 7b showed promising anticancer activity and significant inhibition of CDK2A. Moreover, they were all safe when tested on WI38 normal cells with high selectivity index for cancer cells. Flow cytometric analysis for the most active compound 6e displayed induction of cell growth arrest at G1/S phase (A-2780 cells), S phase (HT-29 and MCF-7 cells), and G2/M phase (HepG2 cells) and stimulated the apoptotic death of all cancer cells. Moreover, 6e was able to cause cycle arrest indirectly through enhanced expression of cell cycle inhibitors p21 and p27. Finally, molecular docking of compound 6e endorsed its proper binding to CDK2A, which clarifies its potent anticancer activity.
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Novaes VCN, Ervolino E, Fernandes GL, Cunha CP, Theodoro LH, Garcia VG, de Almeida JM. Influence of the treatment with the antineoplastic agents 5-fluorouracil and cisplatin on the severity of experimental periodontitis in rats. Support Care Cancer 2021; 30:1967-1980. [PMID: 34633539 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-021-06586-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2021] [Accepted: 09/21/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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PURPOSE The determination on how antineoplastic agents interfere on the progression of periodontitis is critical for improvement and even development of novel therapeutic approaches for periodontal management. This study evaluated the influence of chemotherapy with 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) or cisplatin (CIS) on healthy periodontal tissues and on the progression of experimental periodontitis (EP). METHODS One hundred forty-four male rats were divided into six groups (n = 24). Each group was treated with physiological saline solution (PSS) 0.9%, 5-FU, or CIS. Experimental periodontitis (EP) was induced by ligature placement. Animals were euthanized at 7, 15, and 30 days after treatment. Data were statistically analyzed (p ≤ 0.05). RESULTS The groups with EP and treated with 5-FU or CIS showed lower percentage of bone volume in the furcation region and higher percentage of alveolar bone loss, higher number of TRAP-positive cells, and lower number of PCNA-positive cells when compared group with EP and treated with PSS (p ≤ 0.05). Groups with EP and treated with 5-FU or CIS showed high immunolabelling pattern of RANKL, TNF-α, and IL-1β, moderate of BAX, and low of HIF-1α. Histological analysis showed severe tissue breakdown in the groups with EP and treated with 5-FU or CIS. CONCLUSIONS Chemotherapy with antineoplastic agents 5-FU and CIS increased the intensity and duration of the inflammation and compromised tissue repair by reduction in cellular and vascular turnover. The more severe periodontal breakdown was caused by 5-FU.
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- Vivian Cristina Noronha Novaes
- Department of Diagnosis and Surgery, Division of Periodontics, School of Dentistry of Araçatuba, São Paulo State University (UNESP), St. José Bonifácio 1193 - Vila Mendonça, Araçatuba, SP, 16015-050, Brazil
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- Department of Basic Science, Histology Division, School of Dentistry of Araçatuba, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araçatuba, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Diagnosis and Surgery, Division of Periodontics, School of Dentistry of Araçatuba, São Paulo State University (UNESP), St. José Bonifácio 1193 - Vila Mendonça, Araçatuba, SP, 16015-050, Brazil
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- Department of Diagnosis and Surgery, Division of Periodontics, School of Dentistry of Araçatuba, São Paulo State University (UNESP), St. José Bonifácio 1193 - Vila Mendonça, Araçatuba, SP, 16015-050, Brazil
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- Department of Diagnosis and Surgery, Division of Periodontics, School of Dentistry of Araçatuba, São Paulo State University (UNESP), St. José Bonifácio 1193 - Vila Mendonça, Araçatuba, SP, 16015-050, Brazil
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- Department of Diagnosis and Surgery, Division of Periodontics, School of Dentistry of Araçatuba, São Paulo State University (UNESP), St. José Bonifácio 1193 - Vila Mendonça, Araçatuba, SP, 16015-050, Brazil
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- Department of Diagnosis and Surgery, Division of Periodontics, School of Dentistry of Araçatuba, São Paulo State University (UNESP), St. José Bonifácio 1193 - Vila Mendonça, Araçatuba, SP, 16015-050, Brazil.
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Voicu (Mihai) AI, Gȃrea SA, Vasile E, Ghebaur A, Iovu H. Hybrid Hosts Based on Sodium Alginate and Porous Clay Heterostructures for Drug Encapsulation. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13162803. [PMID: 34451338 PMCID: PMC8400238 DOI: 10.3390/polym13162803] [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: 07/27/2021] [Revised: 08/13/2021] [Accepted: 08/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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In this study, some hybrid materials based on sodium alginate (NaAlg) and porous clay heterostructures (PCHs) were investigated as new hosts for 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) encapsulation. The hybrid hosts were prepared by ionotropic gelation technique using different concentrations of PCHs (1, 3, and 10 wt%) in order to identify the optimal parameters for encapsulation and drug release. The obtained hybrid materials were characterized using FTIR Spectrometry, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and UV-Vis spectrometry to investigate the interactions of the raw materials involved in the preparation of hybrid hosts, the influence of PCHs concentrations on drug encapsulation efficiency and drug release profile. All the results show that the synthesized hybrid materials were able to load a high amount of 5-FU, the encapsulation efficiency and the release profile being influenced by the concentrations of PCHs.
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- Anda Ionelia Voicu (Mihai)
- Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7 Gh. Polizu Street, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (A.I.V.); (A.G.); (H.I.)
- Advanced Polymer Materials Group, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7 Gh. Polizu Street, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7 Gh. Polizu Street, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (A.I.V.); (A.G.); (H.I.)
- Advanced Polymer Materials Group, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7 Gh. Polizu Street, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Material Science, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7 Polizu, 011061 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7 Gh. Polizu Street, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (A.I.V.); (A.G.); (H.I.)
- Advanced Polymer Materials Group, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7 Gh. Polizu Street, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7 Gh. Polizu Street, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (A.I.V.); (A.G.); (H.I.)
- Advanced Polymer Materials Group, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7 Gh. Polizu Street, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
- Academy of Romanian Scientists, 54 Splaiul Independentei, 050094 Bucharest, Romania
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Borderwala K, Rathod S, Yadav S, Vyas B, Shah P. Eudragit S-100 Surface Engineered Nanostructured Lipid Carriers for Colon Targeting of 5-Fluorouracil: Optimization and In Vitro and In Vivo Characterization. AAPS PharmSciTech 2021; 22:216. [PMID: 34386888 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-021-02099-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2021] [Accepted: 07/19/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) is the most preferred chemotherapeutic agent in the management of colon cancer but is associated with poor therapeutic efficacy and lack of site specificity. Hence, it was aimed to employ Eudragit S100 surface engineered 5-FU nanostructured lipid carriers for the spatial and temporal release of the drug for the treatment of colon cancer. Hot high-pressure homogenization (HPH) technique was employed in the preparation of 5-FU-NLCs. The optimization of 5-FU-NLCs was performed using a Quality by Design (QbD) approach. A 32 factorial design was employed wherein the relationship between independent variables [amount of oleic acid (X1) and concentration of Tween®80 (X2)] and dependent variables [particle size (Y1) and % entrapment efficiency (Y2)] was studied. Optimized 5-FU-NLCs were surface treated to obtain Eudragit S100-coated 5-FU-NLCs (EU-5-FU-NLCs). The evaluation parameters for 5-FU-NLCs and EU-5-FU-NLCs included surface morphology, particle size, PDI, and zeta potential. In vitro release from EU-5-FU-NLCs revealed a selective and controlled 5-FU release in the colonic region for 24 h. In vitro cytotoxicity (MTT assay) was performed against Caco-2 cancer cells, wherein EU-5-FU-NLCs exhibited a 2-fold greater cytotoxic potential in comparison to a 5-FU solution (5-FU-DS). Oral administration of EU-5-FU-NLCs in Albino Wistar rats depicted a higher Cmax (2.54 folds) and AUC (11 folds) as well as prolonged Tmax (16 folds) and MRT (4.32 folds) compared to 5-FU-DS confirming higher bioavailability along with the spatial and temporal release in the colonic region. Thus, a multifaceted strategy involving abridgement of nanotechnology along with surface engineering is introduced for effective chemotherapy of colon cancer via oral administration of 5-FU with uncompromised safety and higher efficacy.Graphical abstract.
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Adsorption of adrucil on [La-CTF-0]3+ system for drug delivery by density functional theory. COMPUT THEOR CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.comptc.2021.113294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Electrospun meshes of poly (n-butyl cyanoacrylate) and their potential applications for drug delivery and tissue engineering. Int J Pharm 2021; 606:120735. [PMID: 34048930 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2021.120735] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2020] [Revised: 05/01/2021] [Accepted: 05/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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The aim of the present work was to develop novel meshes of poly (n-butyl cyanoacrylate) (PBCA) nanofibers for potential applications in drug delivery and tissue engineering taking into account the successful application of PBCA in other medical uses. Electrospinning was applied to solutions of PBCA, 103 and 106 Da. 5-fluorouracil was chosen as model drug for the delivery study because of its effectiveness against cancer, while human gingival fibroblasts (HFIB-G) to confirm the biocompatibility of drug-free PBCA meshes and their potential for tissue engineering. PBCA was able to be electrospun in a wide range of molecular weights, producing fibers free of defects with diameters between 380 nm and 6 μm. Meshes of PBCA (105-106 Da) showed high flexibility with Younǵs modulus and maximal tension values in the range of 0.3-1.6 MPa and 0.03-0.13 MPa respectively. Results from the drug delivery study suggested that 5-fluorouracil was homogeneously loaded into PBCA meshes. Its release was extremely slow, initially 20% in 7 days and the rest gradually (until 96 days) in physiological medium at 37 °C. HFIB-G were well attached and proliferated over PBCA nanofibers during 23 days. Results suggested that PBCA meshes serve as excellent frameworks for cell adhesion/proliferation, and for drug delivery extended periods.
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Ilkhani H, Zhong CJ, Hepel M. Magneto-Plasmonic Nanoparticle Grid Biosensor with Enhanced Raman Scattering and Electrochemical Transduction for the Development of Nanocarriers for Targeted Delivery of Protected Anticancer Drugs. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 11:1326. [PMID: 34069804 PMCID: PMC8157304 DOI: 10.3390/nano11051326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2021] [Revised: 05/11/2021] [Accepted: 05/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Safe administration of highly cytotoxic chemotherapeutic drugs is a challenging problem in cancer treatment due to the adverse side effects and collateral damage to non-tumorigenic cells. To mitigate these problems, promising new approaches, based on the paradigm of controlled targeted drug delivery (TDD), and utilizing drug nanocarriers with biorecognition ability to selectively target neoplastic cells, are being considered in cancer therapy. Herein, we report on the design and testing of a nanoparticle-grid based biosensing platform to aid in the development of new targeted drug nanocarriers. The proposed sensor grid consists of superparamagnetic gold-coated core-shell Fe2Ni@Au nanoparticles, further functionalized with folic acid targeting ligand, model thiolated chemotherapeutic drug doxorubicin (DOX), and a biocompatibility agent, 3,6-dioxa-octanethiol (DOOT). The employed dual transduction method based on electrochemical and enhanced Raman scattering detection has enabled efficient monitoring of the drug loading onto the nanocarriers, attaching to the sensor surface, as well as the drug release under simulated intracellular conditions. The grid's nanoparticles serve here as the model nanocarriers for new TDD systems under design and optimization. The superparamagnetic properties of the Fe2Ni@Au NPs aid in nanoparticles' handling and constructing a dense sensor grid with high plasmonic enhancement of the Raman signals due to the minimal interparticle distance.
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- Hoda Ilkhani
- Department of Chemistry, State University of New York at Potsdam, Potsdam, NY 13676, USA
- Central New Mexico Community College, Albuquerque, NM 87106, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY 13902, USA;
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- Department of Chemistry, State University of New York at Potsdam, Potsdam, NY 13676, USA
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Mushtaque M, Avecilla F, Ahmad I, Alharbi AM, Khan P, Ahamad S, Hassan MI. 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU)-based Aza-Michael addition product: A selective carbonic anhydrase IX inhibitor. J Mol Struct 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2021.129977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Mahdi WA, Hussain A, Ramzan M, Faruk A, Bukhari SI, Dev A. Pluronic-Coated Biogenic Gold Nanoparticles for Colon Delivery of 5-Fluorouracil: In vitro and Ex vivo Studies. AAPS PharmSciTech 2021; 22:64. [PMID: 33533992 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-021-01922-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2020] [Accepted: 01/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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The aim of the study was to prepare 5-fluorouracil (5-FU)-loaded biogenic gold nanoparticles with pluronic-based coating (PFGNPs), their optimization (full factorial predicted OBPN-1) and in vitro-ex vivo evaluation. Several formulations were prepared, selected for optimization using Design Expert®, and compared for morphology, 5-FU release kinetics, compatibility, cell line toxicity, in vitro hemocompatibility, and ex vivo intestinal permeation across the rat duodenum, jejunum, and ileum. The pluronic-coated 5-FU-carrying GNPs were spherical, 29.11-178.21 nm in diameter, with a polydispersity index (PDI) range of 0.191-292, and a zeta potential (ZP) range of 11.19-29.21 (-mV). The optimized OBPN-1 (desirability = 0.95) demonstrated optimum size (175.1 nm), %DL as 73.8%, ZP as 21.7 mV, % drug release (DR) as 75.7%, and greater cytotoxicity (viability ~ 8.9%) against the colon cancer cell lines than 5-FU solution (~ 24.91%), and less hemocompatibility. Moreover, OBPN-1 exhibited 4.5-fold permeation across the rat jejunum compared with 5-FU solution. Thus, the PFGNPs exhibit high DL capacity, sustained delivery, hemocompatibility, improved efficacy, and enhanced permeation profiles compared with 5-FU solution and several other NPs preparations suggesting it is a promising formulation for effective colon cancer control with reduced side effects.
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Potikha L, Brovarets V, Zhirnov V. Biological Evaluation of 3-Aminoisoquinolin-1(2H)-one Derivatives as Potential Anticancer Agents Authors Lyudmyla Potikha. FRENCH-UKRAINIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY 2021. [DOI: 10.17721/fujcv9i2p52-63] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Anticancer activity of a series of 3-(hetaryl/aryl)amino substituted isoquinolin-1(2H)-ones has been studied within the international scientific program “NCI-60 Human Tumor Cell Lines Screen”. Screening was performed in vitro on 60 cell lines of lungs, kidneys, CNS, ovaries, prostate, and breast cancer, epithelial cancer, leukemia, and melanoma. The most effective compounds were those with thiazolyl or pyrazolyl substituent at 3-amino group and had no substituents at C(4) of the isoquinoline cycle. We identified a new lead compound, 3-(1,3-thiazol-2-ylamino)isoquinolin-1(2H)-one 12, which effectively prevents tumor cell growth (average lg GI50 = -5.18, lg TGI = -4.1, lg LC50 > -4.0) with good selectivity.
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Elghareeb MM, Elshopakey GE, Hendam BM, Rezk S, Lashen S. Synergistic effects of Ficus Carica extract and extra virgin olive oil against oxidative injury, cytokine liberation, and inflammation mediated by 5-Fluorouracil in cardiac and renal tissues of male albino rats. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 28:4558-4572. [PMID: 32946057 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-10778-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2020] [Accepted: 09/08/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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5-Fluorouracil (5-FU), a chemotherapeutic drug, has adverse effects on heart and kidney functions. Ficus Carica (fig) and extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) are natural sources which have antioxidant effects. This study investigated the synergistic effects of fig extract and EVOO against cardiac and renal damage induced by 5-FU. Forty rats were equally divided into five groups and treated with physiological saline (control), five intravenous injections of 5-FU (40 mg/kg b.w) (5-FU), fig (1 g/kg b.w/day, orally) with 5-FU (Fig/5-FU), EVOO (7 g/kg b.w/day, orally) with 5-FU (EVOO/5-FU), combined treatment of fig and EVOO with five 5-FU injections (Fig/EVOO/5-FU). After 30 days, blood and tissue samples (Heart and kidney) were collected to be used in the examinations. 5-FU significantly increased serum creatine kinase activity, renal biomarkers, cholesterol, triglycerides, C-reactive protein, tumor necrosis factor-α, and interleukin-1β as well as cardiac and renal lipid peroxides (malondialdehyde). Meanwhile, serum levels of immunoglobulins, interleukins (IL-10, IL-12), and antioxidants of heart and kidney tissues were significantly decreased in 5-FU group. It also downregulated cardiac and renal Bcl2, and upregulated cardiac troponin and renin gene expressions. As well, histological alterations clarified that 5-FU induced cardiac cell damage, distorted renal corpuscles and tubules, inflammatory cell infiltrations, and severe congestion and hemorrhage in the blood vessels. The treatment with fig and olive oil, especially the combined treatment, modulated the toxic effect of 5-FU on the heart and kidney. Our results revealed that fig extract and EVOO have a powerful antioxidant and many protective effects against cardiac and renal toxicity induced by 5-FU, especially when using fig and EVOO together as a combined treatment.
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- Mona M Elghareeb
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt
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- Department of Clinical Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt.
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- Department of Husbandry and Development of Animal Wealth, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt
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- Department of Cytology and Histology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt
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- Department of Cytology and Histology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt
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5-Fluorouracil Loaded Biogenic and Albumin Capped Gold Nanoparticles Using Bacterial Enzyme—In Vitro-In Silico Gastroplus® Simulation and Prediction. Processes (Basel) 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/pr8121579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The study investigated in situ biosynthesis of albumin capped 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) loaded gold nanoparticles (NPs) using bacterial extract for enhanced efficacy against MCF-7 and in silico prediction using a GastroPlus® software. The optimized formulations were characterized for morphology, size, zeta potential, drug loading (%DL) and entrapment (%EE), compatibility, in vitro drug release, in vitro hemolysis, cellular toxicity and apoptosis studies. The results exhibited highly dispersed albumin capped mono-metallic stable NPs. Spherical size, negative zeta potential and polydispersity index were in range of 38.25–249.62 nm, 18.18–29.87 mV and 0.11–0.283, respectively. F11, F7 and F3 showed a progressive increase in %DL and %EE with increased concentration of the cellular lysate (100% > 50% > 10%). The drug release was relatively extended over 48 h as compared to drug solution (96.64% release within 5 h). The hemolysis result ensured hemocompatibility (<14%) at the explored concentration. The biogenic F11 was more cytotoxic (81.99% inhibition by F11 and 72.04% by pure 5-FU) to the MCF-7 cell lines as compared to others which may be attributed to the preferential accumulation by the tumor cell and capped albumin as the source of energy to the cancer cells. Finally, GastroPlus® predicted the key factors responsible for improved pharmacokinetics parameters and regional absorption from various segments of human intestine. Thus, the approach can be more efficacious and suitable to control breast cancer when administered transdermally or orally.
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Mansoori B, Mohammadi A, Abedi-Gaballu F, Abbaspour S, Ghasabi M, Yekta R, Shirjang S, Dehghan G, Hamblin MR, Baradaran B. Hyaluronic acid-decorated liposomal nanoparticles for targeted delivery of 5-fluorouracil into HT-29 colorectal cancer cells. J Cell Physiol 2020; 235:6817-6830. [PMID: 31989649 PMCID: PMC7384933 DOI: 10.1002/jcp.29576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2019] [Accepted: 01/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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The use of liposomes as drug carriers improves the therapeutic efficacy of anticancer drugs, while at the same time reducing side effects. Hyaluronic acid (HA) is recognized by the CD44 receptor, which is overexpressed in many cancer cells. In this study, we developed HA-modified liposomes encapsulating 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) and tested them against a CD44 expressing colorectal cell line (HT29) and a non-CD44 expressing hepatoma cell line. The average size of 5-FU-lipo and 5-FU-lipo-HA nanoparticles were 112 ± 28 and 144 ± 77 nm, respectively. The 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium (MTT) assay showed selective cancer cell death depending on the CD44 expression in a time-dependent manner. Apoptosis assays and cell-cycle analysis indicated that G0/G1 arrest occurred. The colony formation study revealed that cells treated with 5-FU-lipo and 5-FU-lipo-HA had reduced colony formation. Quantitative reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction study showed that the oncogenic messenger RNA and microRNA levels were significantly reduced in the 5-FU-lipo-HA-treated group, while tumor suppressors were increased in that group. We suggest that optimal targeted delivery and release of 5-FU into colorectal cancer cells, renders them susceptible to apoptosis, cell-cycle arrest, and decreased colony formation.
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- Behzad Mansoori
- Immunology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Student Research Committee, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Department of Cancer and Inflammation Research, Institute for Molecular Medicine, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Immunology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Department of Cancer and Inflammation Research, Institute for Molecular Medicine, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Immunology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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- Immunology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Immunology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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- Immunology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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- Wellman Center for Photomedicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA 02114, USA
- Department of Dermatology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
- Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
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- Immunology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Recent advances in ultrasound-triggered drug delivery through lipid-based nanomaterials. Drug Discov Today 2020; 25:2182-2200. [PMID: 33010479 DOI: 10.1016/j.drudis.2020.09.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2020] [Revised: 07/24/2020] [Accepted: 09/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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The high prescribed dose of anticancer drugs and their resulting adverse effects on healthy tissue are significant drawbacks to conventional chemotherapy (CTP). Ideally, drugs should have the lowest possible degree of interaction with healthy cells, which would diminish any adverse effects. Therefore, an ideal scenario to bring about improvements in CTP is the use of technological strategies to ensure the efficient, specific, and selective transport and/or release of drugs to the target site. One practical and feasible solution to promote the efficiency of conventional CTP is the use of ultrasound (US). In this review, we highlight the potential role of US in combination with lipid-based carriers to achieve a targeted CTP strategy in engineered smart drug delivery systems.
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Chitosan/carbon quantum dot/aptamer complex as a potential anticancer drug delivery system towards the release of 5-fluorouracil. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 165:1422-1430. [PMID: 32987067 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.09.166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 84] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2020] [Revised: 09/13/2020] [Accepted: 09/20/2020] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Nowadays, nanotechnology contributes diminishing side effects rather than traditional therapeutic methods like chemotherapy. Thus, designing a biocompatible specific targeted nanocarrier with prolonged half-life and enhanced bio-availability using simultaneous cell imaging seems urgent. To meet this demand, 5-fluorouracil-chitosan‑carbon quantum dot-aptamer (5-FU-CS-CQD-Apt) nanoparticle was successfully synthesized for specific targeted delivery of 5-FU anti-cancer drug used in breast cancer treatment and this was done by following facile water-in-oil (W/O) emulsification method. Physicochemical properties were characterized and high drug loading and entrapment efficiency were achieved. The average size and zeta potential of the nanoparticle were 122.7 nm and + 31.2 mV, respectively. According to the in-vitro drug release profile, 5-FU-CS-CQD-Apt released the drug in a controlled manner. MTT assay, flow cytometry, fluorescence microscopy, and gene expression results demonstrated that the blank nanoparticle was biocompatible, and 5-FU-CS-CQD-Apt could kill tumor cells efficiently. Bcl-2/Bax ratio was decreased after 5-FU-CS-CQD-Apt treatment in MCF-7 cells. It was concluded that 5-FU-CS-CQD-Apt could be used as a potential nanocarrier in breast cancer treatment.
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Roy K, Pandit G, Chetia M, Sarkar AK, Chowdhuri S, Bidkar AP, Chatterjee S. Peptide Hydrogels as Platforms for Sustained Release of Antimicrobial and Antitumor Drugs and Proteins. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2020; 3:6251-6262. [DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.0c00314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Kavand A, Anton N, Vandamme T, Serra CA, Chan-Seng D. Tuning polymers grafted on upconversion nanoparticles for the delivery of 5-fluorouracil. Eur Polym J 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2020.109935] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Dhinasekaran D, Raj R, Rajendran AR, Purushothaman B, Subramanian B, Prakasarao A, Singaravelu G. Chitosan mediated 5-Fluorouracil functionalized silica nanoparticle from rice husk for anticancer activity. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 156:969-980. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.04.098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2020] [Revised: 04/08/2020] [Accepted: 04/14/2020] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Scavo MP, Cutrignelli A, Depalo N, Fanizza E, Laquintana V, Gasparini G, Giannelli G, Denora N. Effectiveness of a Controlled 5-FU Delivery Based on FZD10 Antibody-Conjugated Liposomes in Colorectal Cancer In vitro Models. Pharmaceutics 2020; 12:E650. [PMID: 32664186 PMCID: PMC7408534 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics12070650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2020] [Revised: 07/05/2020] [Accepted: 07/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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The use of controlled delivery therapy in colorectal cancer (CRC) reduces toxicity and side effects. Recently, we have suggested that the Frizzled 10 (FZD10) protein, a cell surface receptor belonging to the FZD protein family that is overexpressed in CRC cells, is a novel candidate for targeting and treatment of CRC. Here, the anticancer effect of novel immuno-liposomes loaded with 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU), decorated with an antibody against FZD10 (anti-FZD10/5-FU/LPs), was evaluated in vitro on two different CRC cell lines, namely metastatic CoLo-205 and nonmetastatic CaCo-2 cells, that were found to overexpress FZD10. The anti-FZD10/5-FU/LPs obtained were extensively characterized and their preclinical therapeutic efficacy was evaluated with the MTS cell proliferation assay based on reduction of tetrazolium compound, scratch test, Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopes (FE-SEM) investigation and immunofluorescence analysis. The results highlighted that the cytotoxic activity of 5-FU was enhanced when encapsulated in the anti-FZD10 /5-FU/LPs at the lowest tested concentrations, as compared to the free 5-FU counterparts. The immuno-liposomes proposed herein possess a great potential for selective treatment of CRC because, in future clinical applications, they can be encapsulated in gastro-resistant capsules or suppositories for oral or rectal delivery, thereby successfully reaching the intestinal tract in a minimally invasive manner.
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- Maria Principia Scavo
- Personalized Medicine Laboratory, National Institute of Gastroenterology “S. deBellis”, Via Turi 26 Castellana Grotte, 70125 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy-Drug Science, University of Bari, Via E. Orabona 4, 70125 Bari, Italy; (A.C.); (V.L.); (N.D.)
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- Institute for Chemical and Physical Processes (IPCF)-CNR SS Bari, Via Orabona 4, 70125 Bari, Italy; (N.D.); (E.F.)
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- Institute for Chemical and Physical Processes (IPCF)-CNR SS Bari, Via Orabona 4, 70125 Bari, Italy; (N.D.); (E.F.)
- Department of Chemistry, University of Bari, Via E. Orabona 4, 70125 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy-Drug Science, University of Bari, Via E. Orabona 4, 70125 Bari, Italy; (A.C.); (V.L.); (N.D.)
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- Scientific Direction, National Institute of Gastroenterology “de Bellis”, Via Turi 26 Castellana Grotte, 70125 Bari, Italy;
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- Department of Pharmacy-Drug Science, University of Bari, Via E. Orabona 4, 70125 Bari, Italy; (A.C.); (V.L.); (N.D.)
- Institute for Chemical and Physical Processes (IPCF)-CNR SS Bari, Via Orabona 4, 70125 Bari, Italy; (N.D.); (E.F.)
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Theoretical investigation of the adsorption behaviors of fluorouracil as an anticancer drug on pristine and B-, Al-, Ga-doped C36 nanotube. J Mol Liq 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2020.113209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Ouyang J, Yang M, Gong T, Ou J, Tan Y, Zhang Z, Li S. Doxorubicin-loading core-shell pectin nanocell: A novel nanovehicle for anticancer agent delivery with multidrug resistance reversal. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0235090. [PMID: 32569270 PMCID: PMC7307773 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0235090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2020] [Accepted: 06/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Tumor is a prevalent great threat to public health worldwide and multidrug resistance (MDR) of tumor is a leading cause of chemotherapy failure. Nanomedicine has shown prospects in overcoming the problem. Doxorubicin (DOX), a broad-spectrum anticancer drug, showed limited efficacy due to MDR. Herein, a doxorubicin containing pectin nanocell (DOX-PEC-NC) of core-shell structure, a pectin nanoparticle encapsulated with liposome-like membrane was developed. The DOX-PEC-NC, spheroid in shape and sized around 150 nm, exerted better sustained release behavior than doxorubicin loading pectin nanoparticle (DOX-PEC-NP) or liposome (DOX-LIP). In vitro anticancer study showed marked accumulation of doxorubicin in different tumor cells as well as reversal of MDR in HepG2/ADR cells and MCF-7/ADR cells caused by treatment of DOX-PEC-NC. In H22 tumor-bearing mice, DOX-PEC-NC showed higher anticancer efficacy and lower toxicity than doxorubicin. DOX-PEC-NC can improve anticancer activity and reduce side effect of doxorubicin due to increased intracellular accumulation and reversal of MDR in tumor cells, which may be a promising nanoscale drug delivery vehicle for chemotherapeutic agents.
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- Jiabi Ouyang
- College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
- International Cooperative Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Modernization and Innovative Drug Development of Chinese Ministry of Education, College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Pharmacodynamic Constituents of TCM and New Drugs Research, Guangzhou, China
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Cegłowski M, Jerca VV, Jerca FA, Hoogenboom R. Reduction-Responsive Molecularly Imprinted Poly(2-isopropenyl-2-oxazoline) for Controlled Release of Anticancer Agents. Pharmaceutics 2020; 12:E506. [PMID: 32498326 PMCID: PMC7356239 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics12060506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2020] [Revised: 05/29/2020] [Accepted: 05/31/2020] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Trigger-responsive materials are capable of controlled drug release in the presence of a specific trigger. Reduction induced drug release is especially interesting as the reductive stress is higher inside cells than in the bloodstream, providing a conceptual controlled release mechanism after cellular uptake. In this work, we report the synthesis of 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) based on poly(2-isopropenyl-2-oxazoline) (PiPOx) using 3,3'-dithiodipropionic acid (DTDPA) as a reduction-responsive functional cross-linker. The disulfide bond of DTDPA can be cleaved by the addition of tris(2-carboxyethyl)phosphine (TCEP), leading to a reduction-induced 5-FU release. Adsorption isotherms and kinetics for 5-FU indicate that the adsorption kinetics process for imprinted and non-imprinted adsorbents follows two different kinetic models, thus suggesting that different mechanisms are responsible for adsorption. The release kinetics revealed that the addition of TCEP significantly influenced the release of 5-FU from PiPOx-MIP, whereas for non-imprinted PiPOx, no statistically relevant differences were observed. This work provides a conceptual basis for reduction-induced 5-FU release from molecularly imprinted PiPOx, which in future work may be further developed into MIP nanoparticles for the controlled release of therapeutic agents.
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- Michał Cegłowski
- Supramolecular Chemistry Group, Center of Macromolecular Chemistry (CMaC), Department of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry, Ghent University, Krijgslaan 281 S4, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium; (V.V.J.); (F.A.J.)
- Faculty of Chemistry, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan, Uniwersytetu Poznańskiego 8, 61-614 Poznań, Poland
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- Supramolecular Chemistry Group, Center of Macromolecular Chemistry (CMaC), Department of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry, Ghent University, Krijgslaan 281 S4, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium; (V.V.J.); (F.A.J.)
- Centre of Organic Chemistry “Costin D. Nenitzescu”, Romanian Academy, Spl. Independentei 202B, 060023 Bucharest, Romania
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- Supramolecular Chemistry Group, Center of Macromolecular Chemistry (CMaC), Department of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry, Ghent University, Krijgslaan 281 S4, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium; (V.V.J.); (F.A.J.)
- Centre of Organic Chemistry “Costin D. Nenitzescu”, Romanian Academy, Spl. Independentei 202B, 060023 Bucharest, Romania
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- Supramolecular Chemistry Group, Center of Macromolecular Chemistry (CMaC), Department of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry, Ghent University, Krijgslaan 281 S4, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium; (V.V.J.); (F.A.J.)
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Işılar Ö, Bulut A, Sahin Yaglioglu A, Demirtaş İ, Arat E, Türk M. Synthesis and biological evaluation of novel urea, thiourea and squaramide diastereomers possessing sugar backbone. Carbohydr Res 2020; 492:107991. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carres.2020.107991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2019] [Revised: 03/22/2020] [Accepted: 03/23/2020] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Samy M, Abd El-Alim SH, Rabia AEG, Amin A, Ayoub MMH. Formulation, characterization and in vitro release study of 5-fluorouracil loaded chitosan nanoparticles. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 156:783-791. [PMID: 32320805 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.04.112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2020] [Revised: 04/09/2020] [Accepted: 04/14/2020] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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The main objective of this study was to evaluate the most suitable conditions to prepare 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) loaded chitosan nanoparticles (CSNPs). 5-FU loaded CSNPs were prepared employing the ionic gelation technique using three different molecular weights of CS with the polyanion sodium tripolyphosphate (STPP) as cross-linking agent. The preparation was based on the ionic interaction of positively charged CS and negatively charged STPP. The entrapment efficiency (EE%) of CSNPs was in the range of 3.86-21.82% EE% exhibited a clear increase with increasing CS concentration. The averge particles size was in the nanosize range and monodisperse in nature whereas transmission electron microscope micrographs showed that the prepared nanoparticles have a spherical shape. Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), X- ray differaction (XRD) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) confirmed successful incorporation of 5-FU in prepared CSNPs. In vitro release of 5-FU from selected formulations exhibited sustained release from the nanoparticles where slower release was observed when higher molecular weight CS was used. The study of drug release kinetics revealed that the release of 5-FU from CSNPs followed a diffusion controlled pattern.
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- Moshera Samy
- Polymers and Pigments Department, National Research Centre, Dokki 12622, Giza, Egypt.
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Polymers and Pigments Department, National Research Centre, Dokki 12622, Giza, Egypt
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- Polymers and Pigments Department, National Research Centre, Dokki 12622, Giza, Egypt
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Chun NY, Kim SN, Choi YS, Choy YB. PCN-223 as a drug carrier for potential treatment of colorectal cancer. J IND ENG CHEM 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2020.01.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Effect of Temperature on Drug Release: Production of 5-FU-Encapsulated Hydroxyapatite-Gelatin Polymer Composites via Spray Drying and Analysis of In Vitro Kinetics. INT J POLYM SCI 2020. [DOI: 10.1155/2020/8017035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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In this study, 5-fluorouracil- (5-FU-) loaded hydroxyapatite-gelatin (HAp-GEL) polymer composites were produced in the presence of a simulated body fluid (SBF) to investigate the effects of temperature and cross-linking agents on drug release. The composites were produced by wet precipitation at pH 7.4 and temperature 37°C using glutaraldehyde (GA) as the cross-linker. The effects of different amounts of glutaraldehyde on drug release profiles were studied. Encapsulation (drug loading) was performed with 5-FU using a spray drier, and the drug release of 5-FU from the HAp-GEL composites was determined at temperatures of 32°C, 37°C, and 42°C. Different mathematical models were used to obtain the release mechanism of the drug. The morphologies and structures of the composites were analyzed by X-ray diffraction, thermal gravimetric analysis, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and scanning electron microscopy. The results demonstrated that for the HAp-GEL composites, the initial burst decreased with increasing GA content at all three studied temperatures. Further, three kinetic models were investigated, and it was determined that all the composites best fit the Higuchi model. It was concluded that the drug-loaded HAp-GEL composites have the potential to be used in drug delivery applications.
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Peng X, Yang C, Kong X, Xiang Y, Dai W, Quan H. Multifunctional nanocomposites MGO/FU-MI inhibit the proliferation of tumor cells and enhance the effect of chemoradiotherapy in vivo and in vitro. Clin Transl Oncol 2020; 22:1875-1884. [PMID: 32170638 DOI: 10.1007/s12094-020-02331-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2019] [Accepted: 02/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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PURPOSE The limitation of surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy in the treatment of cancer and the rise of the application of nanomaterials in the field of biomedicine have promoted the application of various nanomaterials in the combination of radiotherapy and chemotherapy in the treatment of cancer. To improve the efficiency of cancer treatment, the multifunctional nanocomposites MGO/FU-MI (MGO/FU-MI NCs) were used for combination chemotherapy and radiotherapy to verify its effectiveness in treating tumors. METHODS The proliferation activity of MGO/FU-MI NCs on MC-38 and B16 cells was detected by CCK-8, and the level of apoptosis and reactive oxygen species were detected by flow cytometry. To verify its efficacy in the combination of chemoradiotherapy, different treatment regimens were developed for several groups of tumor-bearing mice. RESULTS The MGO/FU-MI NCs can induce apoptosis, stimulate ROS production, and inhibit cell proliferation. In vivo experiments, when MGO/FU-MI NCs are used alone for chemotherapy, have a certain therapeutic effect on mouse tumors. When MGO/FU-MI NCs are combined with radiation, the tumor volume can be significantly reduced and the survival time of mice is significantly prolonged. CONCLUSION The MGO/FU-MI NCs are very effective in the treatment of tumors when combined with radiotherapy and chemotherapy, and have the potential to be a combination of radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
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- X Peng
- Key Laboratory of Artificial Micro-Structures of the Ministry of Education and Center for Electronic Microscopy and Department of Physics, Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China.,Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Artificial Micro-Structures of the Ministry of Education and Center for Electronic Microscopy and Department of Physics, Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Key Laboratory of Artificial Micro-Structures of the Ministry of Education and Center for Electronic Microscopy and Department of Physics, Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Key Laboratory of Artificial Micro-Structures of the Ministry of Education and Center for Electronic Microscopy and Department of Physics, Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Key Laboratory of Artificial Micro-Structures of the Ministry of Education and Center for Electronic Microscopy and Department of Physics, Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China.
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Duman FD, Akkoc Y, Demirci G, Bavili N, Kiraz A, Gozuacik D, Acar HY. Bypassing pro-survival and resistance mechanisms of autophagy in EGFR-positive lung cancer cells by targeted delivery of 5FU using theranostic Ag 2S quantum dots. J Mater Chem B 2019; 7:7363-7376. [PMID: 31696188 DOI: 10.1039/c9tb01602c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Targeted drug delivery systems that combine imaging and therapeutic functions in a single structure have become very popular in nanomedicine. Near-infrared (NIR) emitting Ag2S quantum dots (QDs) are excellent candidates for this task. Here, we have developed PEGylated Ag2S QDs functionalized with Cetuximab (Cet) antibody and loaded with an anticancer drug, 5-fluorouracil (5FU). These theranostic QDs were used for targeted NIR imaging and treatment of lung cancer using low (H1299) and high (A549) Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) overexpressing cell lines. The Cet conjugated QDs effectively and selectively delivered 5FU to A549 cells and provided significantly enhanced cell death associated with apoptosis. Interestingly, while treatment of cells with free 5FU activated autophagy, a cellular mechanism conferring resistance to cell death, these EGFR targeting multimodal QDs significantly overcame drug resistance compared to 5FU treatment alone. The improved therapeutic outcome of 5FU delivered to A549 cells by Cet conjugated Ag2S QDs is suggested as the synergistic outcome of enhanced receptor mediated uptake of nanoparticles, and hence the drug, coupled with suppressed autophagy even in the absence of addition of an autophagy suppressor.
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- Sabanci University, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Molecular Biology, Genetics and Bioengineering Programs, 34956 Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Koc University, Graduate School of Materials Science and Engineering, Rumelifeneri Yolu, Sariyer, 34450 Istanbul, Turkey
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- Koc University, Department of Physics, Rumelifeneri Yolu, Sarıyer, 34450 Istanbul, Turkey
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- Koc University, Graduate School of Materials Science and Engineering, Rumelifeneri Yolu, Sariyer, 34450 Istanbul, Turkey and Koc University, Department of Physics, Rumelifeneri Yolu, Sarıyer, 34450 Istanbul, Turkey
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- Sabanci University, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Molecular Biology, Genetics and Bioengineering Programs, 34956 Istanbul, Turkey. and Sabanci University, Center of Excellence for Functional Surfaces and Interfaces for NanoDiagnostics (EFSUN), 34956 Istanbul, Turkey
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- Koc University, Department of Chemistry, 34450 Istanbul, Turkey. and Koc University, Graduate School of Materials Science and Engineering, Rumelifeneri Yolu, Sariyer, 34450 Istanbul, Turkey and KUYTAM, Koc University Surface Science and Technology Center, 34450 Istanbul, Turkey
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