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Ahmed HS. The Multifaceted Role of L-Type Amino Acid Transporter 1 at the Blood-Brain Barrier: Structural Implications and Therapeutic Potential. Mol Neurobiol 2024:10.1007/s12035-024-04506-9. [PMID: 39325101 DOI: 10.1007/s12035-024-04506-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2024] [Accepted: 09/14/2024] [Indexed: 09/27/2024]
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L-type amino acid transporter 1 (LAT1) is integral to the transport of large neutral amino acids across the blood-brain barrier (BBB), playing a crucial role in brain homeostasis and the delivery of therapeutic agents. This review explores the multifaceted role of LAT1 in neurological disorders, including its structural and functional aspects at the BBB. Studies using advanced BBB models, such as induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived systems and quantitative proteomic analyses, have demonstrated LAT1's significant impact on drug permeability and transport efficiency. In Alzheimer's disease, LAT1-mediated delivery of anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective agents shows promise in overcoming BBB limitations. In Parkinson's disease, LAT1's role in transporting L-DOPA and other therapeutic agents highlights its potential in enhancing treatment efficacy. In phenylketonuria, studies have revealed polymorphisms and genetic variations of LAT1, which could be correlated to disease severity. Prodrugs of valproic acid, pregabalin, and gabapentin help use LAT1-mediated transport to increase the therapeutic activity and bioavailability of the prodrug in the brain. LAT1 has also been studied in neurodevelopment disorders like autism spectrum disorders and Rett syndrome, along with neuropsychiatric implications in depression. Its implications in neuro-oncology, especially in transporting therapeutic agents into cancer cells, show immense future potential. Phenotypes of LAT1 have also shown variations in the general population affecting their ability to respond to painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs. Furthermore, LAT1-targeted approaches, such as functionalized nanoparticles and prodrugs, show promise in overcoming chemoresistance and enhancing drug delivery to the brain. The ongoing exploration of LAT1's structural characteristics and therapeutic applications reiterates its critical role in advancing treatments for neurological disorders.
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- H Shafeeq Ahmed
- Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore, 560002, Karnataka, India.
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Taheri Z, Kazemi M, Khalvati B, Safari F, Alhashemi SH, Ahmadi F, Dehshahri A. Dihydroxyphenylalanine-conjugated high molecular weight polyethylenimine for targeted delivery of Plasmid. Sci Rep 2024; 14:20564. [PMID: 39232139 PMCID: PMC11375003 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-71798-1] [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: 06/18/2024] [Accepted: 08/30/2024] [Indexed: 09/06/2024] Open
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High molecular weight polyethylenimine (HMW PEI; branched 25 kDa PEI) has been widely investigated for gene delivery due to its high transfection efficiency. However, the toxicity and lack of targeting to specific cells have limited its clinical application. In the present investigation, L-3, 4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (L-DOPA) was conjugated on HMW PEI in order to target L-type amino acid transporter 1 (LAT-1) and modulate positive charge density on the surface of polymer/plasmid complexes (polyplexes). The results of biophysical characterization revealed that the PEI conjugates are able to form nanoparticles ≤ 180 nm with the zeta potential ranging from + 9.5-12.4 mV. These polyplexes could condense plasmid DNA and protect it against nuclease digestion at the carrier to plasmid ratios higher than 4. L-DOPA conjugated PEI derivatives were complexed with a plasmid encoding human interleukin-12 (hIL-12). Targeted polyplexes showed up to 2.5 fold higher transfection efficiency in 4T1 murine mammary cancer cell line, which expresses LAT-1, than 25 kDa PEI polyplexes prepared in the same manner. The cytotoxicity of these polyplexes was also substantially lower than the unmodified parent HMW PEI. These results support the use of L-3, 4-dihydroxyphenylalanine derivatives of PEI in any attempt to develop a LAT-1 targeted gene carrier.
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- Zahra Taheri
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
- Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Medical Plants Research Center, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences, Yasuj, Iran
- Biological Mass Spectrometry Center, Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA
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- Student Research Committee, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences, Yasuj, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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Xu Y, He P, Gu G, Zhu D, Luan X, Mu R, Wei G. Gold Nanoparticles-Modified 2D Self-Assembled Amphiphilic Peptide Nanosheets with High Biocompatibility and Photothermal Therapy Efficiency. Macromol Rapid Commun 2024:e2400386. [PMID: 38967959 DOI: 10.1002/marc.202400386] [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: 05/27/2024] [Revised: 06/16/2024] [Indexed: 07/06/2024]
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Amphiphilic peptides have garnered significant attention due to their highly designable and self-assembling behaviors. Self-assembled peptides hold excellent potential in various fields such as biosensing, environmental monitoring, and drug delivery, owing to their remarkable biological, physical, and chemical properties. While nanomaterials formed by peptide self-assembly have found widespread use in biomedical applications, the development of 2D peptide nanosheets based on the self-assembly of amphiphilic peptides remains challenging in terms of rational design and morphology modulation. In this study, rationally designed amphiphilic peptide molecules are self-assembled into peptide nanosheets (PNS) under specific conditions to encapsulate gold nanoparticles (AuNPs), resulting in the formation of AuNPs/PNS hybrid materials with high photothermal conversion efficiency. The findings demonstrate that 2D PNS enhances the overall photothermal therapy effect of the nanohybrid materials due to their larger hosting area for AuNPs and higher biocompatibility. The well-designed amphiphilic peptides in this study offer insights into the structural design and functional modulation of self-assembled molecules. In addition, the constructed biomimetic-functional 2D inorganic/organic nanohybrid materials hold potential applications in biomedical engineering.
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- Youyin Xu
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266035, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, P. R. China
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Wu L, He C, Zhao T, Li T, Xu H, Wen J, Xu X, Gao L. Diagnosis and treatment status of inoperable locally advanced breast cancer and the application value of inorganic nanomaterials. J Nanobiotechnology 2024; 22:366. [PMID: 38918821 PMCID: PMC11197354 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-024-02644-9] [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: 03/26/2024] [Accepted: 06/16/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024] Open
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Locally advanced breast cancer (LABC) is a heterogeneous group of breast cancer that accounts for 10-30% of breast cancer cases. Despite the ongoing development of current treatment methods, LABC remains a severe and complex public health concern around the world, thus prompting the urgent requirement for innovative diagnosis and treatment strategies. The primary treatment challenges are inoperable clinical status and ineffective local control methods. With the rapid advancement of nanotechnology, inorganic nanoparticles (INPs) exhibit a potential application prospect in diagnosing and treating breast cancer. Due to the unique inherent characteristics of INPs, different functions can be performed via appropriate modifications and constructions, thus making them suitable for different imaging technology strategies and treatment schemes. INPs can improve the efficacy of conventional local radiotherapy treatment. In the face of inoperable LABC, INPs have proposed new local therapeutic methods and fostered the evolution of novel strategies such as photothermal and photodynamic therapy, magnetothermal therapy, sonodynamic therapy, and multifunctional inorganic nanoplatform. This article reviews the advances of INPs in local accurate imaging and breast cancer treatment and offers insights to overcome the existing clinical difficulties in LABC management.
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- Linxuan Wu
- School of Intelligent Medicine, China Medical University, Shenyang, 110122, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, 110001, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, 110001, China
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- School of Intelligent Medicine, China Medical University, Shenyang, 110122, China
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- School of Intelligent Medicine, China Medical University, Shenyang, 110122, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, 110032, China.
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- School of Intelligent Medicine, China Medical University, Shenyang, 110122, China.
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- Department of Ultrasound, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, 110022, China.
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Hushmandi K, Einollahi B, Saadat SH, Lee EHC, Farani MR, Okina E, Huh YS, Nabavi N, Salimimoghadam S, Kumar AP. Amino acid transporters within the solute carrier superfamily: Underappreciated proteins and novel opportunities for cancer therapy. Mol Metab 2024; 84:101952. [PMID: 38705513 PMCID: PMC11112377 DOI: 10.1016/j.molmet.2024.101952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2024] [Revised: 04/24/2024] [Accepted: 04/27/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Solute carrier (SLC) transporters, a diverse family of membrane proteins, are instrumental in orchestrating the intake and efflux of nutrients including amino acids, vitamins, ions, nutrients, etc, across cell membranes. This dynamic process is critical for sustaining the metabolic demands of cancer cells, promoting their survival, proliferation, and adaptation to the tumor microenvironment (TME). Amino acids are fundamental building blocks of cells and play essential roles in protein synthesis, nutrient sensing, and oncogenic signaling pathways. As key transporters of amino acids, SLCs have emerged as crucial players in maintaining cellular amino acid homeostasis, and their dysregulation is implicated in various cancer types. Thus, understanding the intricate connections between amino acids, SLCs, and cancer is pivotal for unraveling novel therapeutic targets and strategies. SCOPE OF REVIEW In this review, we delve into the significant impact of amino acid carriers of the SLCs family on the growth and progression of cancer and explore the current state of knowledge in this field, shedding light on the molecular mechanisms that underlie these relationships and highlighting potential avenues for future research and clinical interventions. MAJOR CONCLUSIONS Amino acids transportation by SLCs plays a critical role in tumor progression. However, some studies revealed the tumor suppressor function of SLCs. Although several studies evaluated the function of SLC7A11 and SLC1A5, the role of some SLC proteins in cancer is not studied well. To exert their functions, SLCs mediate metabolic rewiring, regulate the maintenance of redox balance, affect main oncogenic pathways, regulate amino acids bioavailability within the TME, and alter the sensitivity of cancer cells to therapeutics. However, different therapeutic methods that prevent the function of SLCs were able to inhibit tumor progression. This comprehensive review provides insights into a rapidly evolving area of cancer biology by focusing on amino acids and their transporters within the SLC superfamily.
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- Kiavash Hushmandi
- Nephrology and Urology Research Center, Clinical Sciences Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Nephrology and Urology Research Center, Clinical Sciences Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Nephrology and Urology Research Center, Clinical Sciences Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore; NUS Center for Cancer Research (N2CR), Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- NanoBio High-Tech Materials Research Center, Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering, Inha University, Incheon 22212, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmacology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore; NUS Center for Cancer Research (N2CR), Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- NanoBio High-Tech Materials Research Center, Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering, Inha University, Incheon 22212, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Urologic Sciences and Vancouver Prostate Centre, University of British Columbia, V6H3Z6, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore; NUS Center for Cancer Research (N2CR), Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
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Maaz A, Blagbrough IS, De Bank PA. Gold Nanoparticles: Tunable Characteristics and Potential for Nasal Drug Delivery. Pharmaceutics 2024; 16:669. [PMID: 38794331 PMCID: PMC11125093 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics16050669] [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: 02/26/2024] [Revised: 04/10/2024] [Accepted: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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A general procedure to prepare gold nanourchins (GNUs) via a seed-mediated method was followed using dopamine hydrochloride as a reducing agent and silver nitrate salt (AgNO3) as a shape-directing agent. The novelty of this study comes from the successful incorporation of the prepared gold urchins as an aqueous suspension in a nasal pressurized metered dose inhaler (pMDI) formulation and the investigation of their potential for olfactory targeting for direct nose-to-brain drug delivery (NTBDD). The developed pMDI formulation was composed of 0.025% w/w GNUs, 2% w/w Milli-Q water, and 2% w/w EtOH, with the balance of the formulation being HFA134a propellant. Particle integrity and aerosolization performance were examined using an aerosol exposure system, whereas the nasal deposition profile was tested in a sectioned anatomical replica of human nasal airways. The compatibility of the gold dispersion with the nasal epithelial cell line RPMI 2650 was also investigated in this study. Colloidal gold was found to be stable following six-month storage at 4 °C and during the lyophilization process utilizing a pectin matrix for complete re-dispersibility in water. The GNUs were intact and discrete following atomization via a pMDI, and 13% of the delivered particles were detected beyond the nasal valve, the narrowest region in the nasal cavity, out of which 5.6% was recovered from the olfactory region. Moreover, the formulation was found to be compatible with the human nasal epithelium cell line RPMI 2650 and excellent cell viability was observed. The formulated GNU-HFA-based pMDI is a promising approach for intranasal drug delivery, including deposition in the olfactory region, which could be employed for NTBDD applications.
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- Aida Maaz
- Department of Life Sciences, University of Bath, Bath BA2 7AY, UK
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- Department of Life Sciences, University of Bath, Bath BA2 7AY, UK
- Centre for Therapeutic Innovation, University of Bath, Bath BA2 7AY, UK
- Centre for Bioengineering & Biomedical Technologies, University of Bath, Bath BA2 7AY, UK
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Ghadi R, Kuche K, Date T, Nallamothu B, Chaudhari D, Jain S. Unlocking apoptosis in triple negative breast cancer: Harnessing "glutamine trap" to amplify the efficacy of lapatinib-loaded mixed micelles. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2024; 159:213822. [PMID: 38442461 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2024.213822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2024] [Revised: 02/19/2024] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 03/07/2024]
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Certain aggressive cancers, such as triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), heavily bank on glutamine for their proliferation and survival. In this context, TNBC functions as a "glutamine trap," extracting circulating glutamine at a rate surpassing that of any other organ. Moreover, the overexpression of Alanine, Serine, Cysteine Transporter 2 (ASCT2), a key player in glutamine uptake, further underscores the significance of targeted therapy to enhance TNBC treatment. This led to the exploration of a novel approach involving hydrophobized Pluronic-based mixed micelles achieved through the use of docosahexaenoic acid and stapled with glutamine for displaying inherent ASCT2 targeting ability-a formulation termed LPT G-MM. LPT G-MM exhibited optimal characteristics, including a size of 163.66 ± 10.34 nm, a polydispersity index of 0.237 ± 0.083, and an enhanced drug loading capacity of approximately 15 %. Transmission electron microscopy validated the spherical shape of these micelles. In vitro release studies demonstrated drug release in a sustained manner without the risk of hemolysis. Importantly, LPT G-MM displayed heightened cellular uptake, increased cytotoxicity, a lower IC50 value, elevated reactive oxygen species, induced mitochondrial membrane depolarization, and a greater apoptosis index in TNBC cell lines compared to free LPT. The pharmacokinetic profile of LPT G-MM revealed a substantial rise in half-life (t1/2) by approximately 1.48-fold and an elevation in the area under the curve [AUC(0→∞)] by approximately 1.19-fold. Moreover, there was a significant reduction in the percentage of tumor volume by approximately 7.26-fold, along with decreased serum toxicity markers compared to free LPT. In summary, LPT G-MM demonstrated promising potential in boosting payload capacities and targeting specificity in the context of TNBC treatment.
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- Rohan Ghadi
- Centre for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Sector 67, S.A.S. Nagar, Punjab 160062, India
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- Centre for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Sector 67, S.A.S. Nagar, Punjab 160062, India
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- Centre for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Sector 67, S.A.S. Nagar, Punjab 160062, India
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- Centre for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Sector 67, S.A.S. Nagar, Punjab 160062, India
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- Centre for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Sector 67, S.A.S. Nagar, Punjab 160062, India
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- Centre for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Sector 67, S.A.S. Nagar, Punjab 160062, India.
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Mo C, Zhang W, Zhu K, Du Y, Huang W, Wu Y, Song J. Advances in Injectable Hydrogels Based on Diverse Gelation Methods for Biomedical Imaging. SMALL METHODS 2024:e2400076. [PMID: 38470225 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202400076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2024] [Revised: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 03/13/2024]
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The injectable hydrogels can deliver the loads directly to the predetermined sites and form reservoirs to increase the enrichment and retention of the loads in the target areas. The preparation and injection of injectable hydrogels involve the sol-gel transformation of hydrogels, which is affected by factors such as temperature, ions, enzymes, light, mechanics (self-healing property), and pH. However, tracing the injection, degradation, and drug release from hydrogels based on different ways of gelation is a major concern. To solve this problem, contrast agents are introduced into injectable hydrogels, enabling the hydrogels to be imaged under techniques such as fluorescence imaging, photoacoustic imaging, magnetic resonance imaging, and radionuclide imaging. This review details methods for causing the gelation of imageable hydrogels; discusses the application of injectable hydrogels containing contrast agents in various imaging techniques, and finally explores the potential and challenges of imageable hydrogels based on different modes of gelation.
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- Chunxiang Mo
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 10010, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 10010, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 10010, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Beijing Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Institute of Automation, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, 250117, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 10010, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 10010, China
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Huang Z, Krishnakumar H, Denomme R, Liu J. TMB +-mediated etching of urchin-like gold nanostructures for colorimetric sensing. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2023; 35:045501. [PMID: 37852225 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ad0483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 10/20/2023]
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The morphology-dependent localized surface plasmon resonance of gold nanostructures has been widely utilized for designing sensors. One method relies on the color change of gold nanoparticles upon etching. In previous work, TMB2+oxidized from 3,3',5,5'-tetramethylbenzidine (TMB) was found to etch gold nanorods (AuNRs), leading to a spectrum of different colors. However, the preparation of TMB2+needs the addition of a strong acid and other harsh conditions. Herein, a new colorimetric biosensing platform was developed using urchin-like gold nanoparticles (AuNUs). Compared with AuNRs, the etching of AuNUs can happen under mild conditions by TMB+at pH 6, protecting enzymes and proteins from denaturation. The role of CTAB surfactant was dissected, and its bromide ions were found to be involved in the etching process. Based on these observations, a one-step colorimetric detection of H2O2was realized by using horseradish peroxidase and H2O2to oxidize TMB. Within 30 min, this system achieved a detection limit of 80 nM H2O2. This work offered fundamental insights into the etching of anisotropic gold nanostructures and optimized the etching conditions. These advancements hold promise for broader applications in biosensing and analytical chemistry.
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- Zhicheng Huang
- Department of Chemistry, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Nicoya Lifesciences Inc. 283 Duke St W Suite 226, Kitchener, N2H 3X7, Canada
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- Nicoya Lifesciences Inc. 283 Duke St W Suite 226, Kitchener, N2H 3X7, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada
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Rai A, Seena S, Gagliardi T, Palma PJ. Advances in the design of amino acid and peptide synthesized gold nanoparticles for their applications. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 318:102951. [PMID: 37392665 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2023.102951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2023] [Revised: 05/31/2023] [Accepted: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 07/03/2023]
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The field of therapeutics and diagnostics is advanced by nanotechnology-based approaches including the spatial-temporal release of drugs, targeted delivery, enhanced accumulation of drugs, immunomodulation, antimicrobial action, and high-resolution bioimaging, sensors and detection. Various compositions of nanoparticles (NPs) have been developed for biomedical applications; however, gold NPs (Au NPs) have attracted tremendous attention due to their biocompatibility, easy surface functionalization and quantification. Amino acids and peptides have natural biological activities as such, their activities enhance several folds in combination with NPs. Although peptides are extensively used to produce various functionalities of Au NPs, amino acids have also gained similar interests in producing amino acid-capped Au NPs due to the availability of amine, carboxyl and thiol functional groups. Henceforth, a comprehensive review is needed to timely bridge the synthesis and the applications of amino acid and peptide-capped Au NPs. This review aims to describe the synthesis mechanism of Au NPs using amino acids and peptides along with their applications in antimicrobial, bio/chemo-sensors, bioimaging, cancer therapy, catalysis, and skin regeneration. Moreover, the mechanisms of various activities of amino acid and peptide capped-Au NPs are presented. We believe this review will motivate researchers to better understand the interactions and long-term activities of amino acid and peptide-capped Au NPs for their success in various applications.
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- Akhilesh Rai
- CNC- Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology and Center for Innovative Biomedicine and Biotechnology, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal; Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra, Portugal.
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- MARE - Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre, ARNET-Aquatic Research Network, Department of Life Sciences, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra, Portugal
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Puris E, Fricker G, Gynther M. The Role of Solute Carrier Transporters in Efficient Anticancer Drug Delivery and Therapy. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:pharmaceutics15020364. [PMID: 36839686 PMCID: PMC9966068 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15020364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2022] [Revised: 01/15/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Transporter-mediated drug resistance is a major obstacle in anticancer drug delivery and a key reason for cancer drug therapy failure. Membrane solute carrier (SLC) transporters play a crucial role in the cellular uptake of drugs. The expression and function of the SLC transporters can be down-regulated in cancer cells, which limits the uptake of drugs into the tumor cells, resulting in the inefficiency of the drug therapy. In this review, we summarize the current understanding of low-SLC-transporter-expression-mediated drug resistance in different types of cancers. Recent advances in SLC-transporter-targeting strategies include the development of transporter-utilizing prodrugs and nanocarriers and the modulation of SLC transporter expression in cancer cells. These strategies will play an important role in the future development of anticancer drug therapies by enabling the efficient delivery of drugs into cancer cells.
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Akter Z, Khan FZ, Khan MA. Gold Nanoparticles in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Therapeutics. Curr Med Chem 2023; 30:316-334. [PMID: 34477507 DOI: 10.2174/0929867328666210902141257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2021] [Revised: 08/06/2021] [Accepted: 08/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is the most aggressive type of breast cancer with enhanced metastasis and poor survival. Though chemotherapy, radiotherapy, photothermal therapy (PTT), photodynamic therapy (PDT), and gene delivery are used to treat TNBC, various side effects limit these therapeutics against TNBC. In this review article, we have focused on the mechanism of action of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) to enhance the efficacy of therapeutics with targeted delivery on TNBC cells. METHODS Research data were accumulated from PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar using searching criteria "gold nanoparticles and triple-negative breast cancer" and "gold nanoparticles and cancer". Though we reviewed many old papers, the most cited papers were from the last ten years. RESULTS Various studies indicate that AuNPs can enhance bioavailability, site-specific drug delivery, and efficacy of chemotherapy, radiotherapy, PTT, and PDT as well as modulate gene expression. The role of AuNPs in the modulation of TNBC therapeutics through the inhibition of cell proliferation, progression, and metastasis has been proved in vitro and in vivo studies. As these mechanistic actions of AuNPs are most desirable to develop drugs with enhanced therapeutic efficacy against TNBC, it might be a promising approach to apply AuNPs for TNBC therapeutics. CONCLUSION This article reviewed the mechanism of action of AuNPs and their application in the enhancement of therapeutics against TNBC. Much more attention is required for studying the role of AuNPs in developing them either as a single or synergistic anticancer agent against TNBC.
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- Zakia Akter
- Biological Sciences Department, The University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, Texas, USA
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- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Department of Biological Sciences, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, USA
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- Key laboratory of Epigenetics and Oncology, The Research Center for Preclinical Medicine, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, P.R. China
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Israel LL, Galstyan A, Cox A, Shatalova ES, Sun T, Rashid MH, Grodzinski Z, Chiechi A, Fuchs DT, Patil R, Koronyo-Hamaoui M, Black KL, Ljubimova JY, Holler E. Signature Effects of Vector-Guided Systemic Nano Bioconjugate Delivery Across Blood-Brain Barrier of Normal, Alzheimer's, and Tumor Mouse Models. ACS NANO 2022; 16:11815-11832. [PMID: 35961653 PMCID: PMC9413444 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.1c10034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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The ability to cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB) is critical for targeted therapy of the central nerve system (CNS). Six peptide vectors were covalently attached to a 50 kDa poly(β-l-malic acid)-trileucine polymer forming P/LLL(40%)/vector conjugates. The vectors were Angiopep-2 (AP2), B6, Miniap-4 (M4), and d-configurated peptides D1, D3, and ACI-89, with specificity for transcytosis receptors low-density lipoprotein receptor-related protein-1 (LRP-1), transferrin receptor (TfR), bee venom-derived ion channel, and Aβ/LRP-1 related transcytosis complex, respectively. The BBB-permeation efficacies were substantially increased ("boosted") in vector conjugates of P/LLL(40%). We have found that the copolymer group binds at the endothelial membrane and, by an allosterically membrane rearrangement, exposes the sites for vector-receptor complex formation. The specificity of vectors is indicated by competition experiments with nonconjugated vectors. P/LLL(40%) does not function as an inhibitor, suggesting that the copolymer binding site is eliminated after binding of the vector-nanoconjugate. The two-step mechanism, binding to endothelial membrane and allosteric exposure of transcytosis receptors, is supposed to be an integral feature of nanoconjugate-transcytosis pathways. In vivo brain delivery signatures of the nanoconjugates were recapitulated in mouse brains of normal, tumor (glioblastoma), and Alzheimer's disease (AD) models. BBB permeation of the tumor was most efficient, followed by normal and then AD-like brain. In tumor-bearing and normal brains, AP2 was the top performing vector; however, in AD models, D3 and D1 peptides were superior ones. The TfR vector B6 was equally efficient in normal and AD-model brains. Cross-permeation efficacies are manifested through modulated vector coligation and dosage escalation such as supra-linear dose dependence and crossover transcytosis activities.
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- Liron L. Israel
- Department of Neurosurgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California 90048, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California 90048, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California 90048, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California 90048, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California 90048, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California 90048, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California 90048, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California 90048, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California 90048, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California 90048, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery and Department of Biomedical Sciences,
Division of Applied Cell Biology and Physiology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los
Angeles, California 90048, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California 90048, United States
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- Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation
(TIBI), 1018 Westwood
Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90024, United States
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- Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation
(TIBI), 1018 Westwood
Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90024, United States
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Kalčec N, Ljulj A, Božičević L, Vrček V, Marson D, Pricl S, Separovic F, Vinković Vrček I. Transformation of L-DOPA and Dopamine on the Surface of Gold Nanoparticles: An NMR and Computational Study. Inorg Chem 2022; 61:10781-10791. [PMID: 35785790 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.2c00996] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) have found applications in biomedicine as diagnostic tools, but extensive research efforts have been also directed toward their development as more efficient drug delivery agents. The high specific surface area of AuNPs may provide dense loading of molecules like catechols (L-DOPA and dopamine) on nanosurfaces, enabling functionalization strategies for advancing conventional therapy and diagnostic approaches of neurodegenerative diseases. Despite numerous well-described procedures in the literature for preparation of different AuNPs, possible transformation and structural changes of surface functionalization agents have not been considered thoroughly. As a case in point, the catechols L-DOPA and dopamine were selected because of their susceptibility to oxidation, cyclization, and polymerization. To assess the fate of coating and functionalization agents during the preparation of AuNPs or interaction at the nano-bio interface, a combination of spectroscopy, light scattering, and microscopy techniques was used while structural information and reaction mechanism were obtained by NMR in combination with computational tools. The results revealed that the final form of catechol on the AuNP nanosurface depends on the molar ratio of Au used for AuNP preparation. A large molar excess of L-DOPA or dopamine is needed to prepare AuNPs funtionalized with fully reduced catechols. In the case of molar excess of Au, the oxidation of catechols to dopamine quinone and dopaquinone was promoted, and dopaquinone underwent intramolecular cyclization in which additional oxidation products, leukodopachrome, dopachrome, or its tautomer, were formed because of the larger intrinsic acidity of the more nucleophilic amino group in dopaquinone. MD simulations showed that, of the oxidation products, dopachrome had the highest affinity for binding to the AuNPs surface. The results highlight how a more versatile methodological approach, combining experimental and in silico techniques, allows more reliable characterization of binding events at the surface of AuNPs for possible applications in biomedicine.
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- Nikolina Kalčec
- Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, Ksaverska cesta 2, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry, University of Zagreb, Ante Kovačića 1, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, Ksaverska cesta 2, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry, University of Zagreb, Ante Kovačića 1, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Molecular Biology and Nanotechnology Laboratory (MolBNL@UniTS), DEA, University of Trieste, Piazzale Europa 1, 34127 Trieste, Italy
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- Molecular Biology and Nanotechnology Laboratory (MolBNL@UniTS), DEA, University of Trieste, Piazzale Europa 1, 34127 Trieste, Italy.,Department of General Biophysics, University of Łódź, ul. Pomorska 141/143, 90-236 Łódź, Poland
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- School of Chemistry, Bio21 Institute, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC 3010, Australia
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- Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, Ksaverska cesta 2, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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Phytochemical-conjugated bio-safe gold nanoparticles in breast cancer: a comprehensive update. Breast Cancer 2022; 29:761-777. [PMID: 35578088 DOI: 10.1007/s12282-022-01368-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2021] [Accepted: 04/26/2022] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Breast cancer is the most common malignancy in women and is rated among one of the three common malignancies worldwide in combination with colon and lung cancer. The escalating mortality rate of breast cancer patients has captivated the attention of the present-day researchers to come up with new management options. According to WHO, early detection, timely diagnosis and comprehensive breast cancer management are the three cornerstones for controlling breast cancer incidences per year. Multidisciplinary theragnostic approaches for simultaneous diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer have further enriched the therapeutic arsenal. Imaging and biopsy play a significant role in the diagnosis of breast cancer. The treatment plan mostly initiates with general surgery or radiation therapy followed up with adjuvant and/or neoadjuvant therapy. Conventional chemotherapeutics in breast cancer suffer from toxicity and lack of site specificity. Bio-safe gold nanoparticles hold sufficient promise for bridging this gap. Diverse phytochemicals-based synthesis routes to arrive at nano-dimensional gold with spotlight on reaction mechanisms, reaction variables, specific advantages, toxicity and their influence in breast cancer conditions are the focus of this work. This review marks the first attempt to explore the potential of phytochemical-derived nano-gold in breast cancer treatment.
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Khodaei T, Inamdar S, Suresh AP, Acharya AP. Drug delivery for metabolism targeted cancer immunotherapy. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2022; 184:114242. [PMID: 35367306 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2022.114242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2021] [Revised: 02/26/2022] [Accepted: 03/26/2022] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Drug delivery vehicles have made a great impact on cancer immunotherapies in clinics and pre-clinical research. Notably, the science of delivery of cancer vaccines and immunotherapeutics, modulating immune cell functions has inspired development of several successful companies and clinical products. Interestingly, these drug delivery modalities not only modulate the function of immune cells (often quantified at the mRNA and protein levels), but also modulate the metabolism of these cells. Specifically, cancer immunotherapy often leads to activation of different immune cells such as dendritic cells, macrophages and T cells, which is driven by energy metabolism of these cells. Recently, there has been a great excitement about interventions that can directly modulate the energy metabolism of these immune cells and thus affect their function and in turn lead to a robust cancer immune response. Here we review few strategies that have been tested in clinic and pre-clinical research for generating effective metabolism-associated cancer therapies and immunotherapies.
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Nano-labeled materials as detection tags for signal amplification in immunochromatographic assay. Trends Analyt Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.trac.2022.116673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Song Q, Wang H, Yang J, Gao H, Wang K, Wang H, Zhang Y, Wang L. A “cluster bomb” oral drug delivery system to sequentially overcome the multiple absorption barriers. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2021.08.113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Dube T, Kompella UB, Panda JJ. Near infrared triggered chemo-PTT-PDT effect mediated by glioma directed twin functional-chimeric peptide-decorated gold nanoroses. JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY. B, BIOLOGY 2022; 228:112407. [PMID: 35189576 DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2022.112407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2022] [Accepted: 02/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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The successful application of nanomedicine against glioma is basically hooked on to the fabrication of specific and efficient glioma targeted multifunctional theranostics. Herein, through an easy synthetic methodology, we fabricated a type of novel multifunctional theranostic nanoplatform comprising of anisotropic gold nanoroses (AuNs) co-loaded with doxorubicin (DOX) and the near-infrared (NIR) active/responsive dye, indocyanine green (ICG). The tailored nanotheranostics upon being exposed to NIR laser helped in achieving combinatorial chemo-phototherapy along with optical cell imaging. BBB/glioma-targeting ability was realized by amalgamating the AuNs with a naive peptide drug with BBB-glioma targeting and anti-glioma twin functionality. Efficacy studies carried out in C6 cells and spheroids demonstrated heightened synergistic glioma chemo-PDT-PTT effect (~85% ablation in C6 cells and ~88% in C6 spheroids) by the AuNDIPs as compared to the individual therapeutic entities. Here, the AuNs derived nanophototheranostics with in force targeting and on-demand drug release nature will further aid in abolishing chemotherapy associated adverse events by adopting a combinatorial approach for synergistic glioma eradication.
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- Taru Dube
- Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali, Punjab 160062, India
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- Nanomedicine and Drug Delivery Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO 80045, United States of America
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- Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali, Punjab 160062, India.
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Polymeric biocompatible iron oxide nanoparticles labeled with peptides for imaging in ovarian cancer. Biosci Rep 2022; 42:230723. [PMID: 35103283 PMCID: PMC8837818 DOI: 10.1042/bsr20212622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2021] [Revised: 01/11/2022] [Accepted: 01/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Compared with other nanomaterials, surface-modified iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) have gained attraction for cancer therapy applications due to its low toxicity, and long retention time. An innocuous targeting strategy was developed by generation of fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC)-labeled peptide (growth factor domain (GFD) and somatomedin B domain (SMB)) functionalized, chitosan-coated IONPs (IONPs/C). It can be used to target urokinase plasminogen activator receptor (uPAR), which is a surface biomarker, in ovarian cancer. Binding affinity between uPAR and peptides (GFD and SMB) were revealed by in-silico docking studies. The biophysical characterizations of IONPs, IONPs/C, and IONPs/C/GFD-FITC or SMB-FITC nanoprobes were assessed via Vibrating Sample Magnetometer (VSM), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS), and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR). Prussian Blue staining, fluorescence spectroscopy, and fluorescence imaging were performed to confirm the targeting of nanoprobes with the surface receptor uPAR. The combination of IONPs/C/GFD+SMB showed efficient targeting of uPAR in the tumor microenvironment, and thus can be implemented as a molecular magnetic nanoprobe for cancer cell imaging and targeting.
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Wang Y, Qin L, Chen W, Chen Q, Sun J, Wang G. Novel strategies to improve tumour therapy by targeting the proteins MCT1, MCT4 and LAT1. Eur J Med Chem 2021; 226:113806. [PMID: 34517305 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2021.113806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2021] [Revised: 08/22/2021] [Accepted: 08/24/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Poor selectivity, potential systemic toxicity and drug resistance are the main challenges associated with chemotherapeutic drugs. MCT1 and MCT4 and LAT1 play vital roles in tumour metabolism and growth by taking up nutrients and are thus potential targets for tumour therapy. An increasing number of studies have shown the feasibility of including these transporters as components of tumour-targeting therapy. Here, we summarize the recent progress in MCT1-, MCT4-and LAT1-based therapeutic strategies. First, protein structures, expression, relationships with cancer, and substrate characteristics are introduced. Then, different drug targeting and delivery strategies using these proteins have been reviewed, including designing protein inhibitors, prodrugs and nanoparticles. Finally, a dual targeted strategy is discussed because these proteins exert a synergistic effect on tumour proliferation. This article concentrates on tumour treatments targeting MCT1, MCT4 and LAT1 and delivery techniques for improving the antitumour effect. These innovative tactics represent current state-of-the-art developments in transporter-based antitumour drugs.
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- Yang Wang
- Personnel Department, Guang Xi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, 530200, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Guang Xi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, 530200, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Guang Xi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, 530200, PR China
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- Zhuang Yao Medicine Center of Engineering and Technology, Guang Xi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, 530200, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Structure-Based Drug Design and Discovery, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Ministry of Education, China
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- Zhuang Yao Medicine Center of Engineering and Technology, Guang Xi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, 530200, PR China.
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Khandker SS, Shakil MS, Hossen MS. Gold Nanoparticles; Potential Nanotheranostic Agent in Breast Cancer: A Comprehensive Review with Systematic Search Strategy. Curr Drug Metab 2021; 21:579-598. [PMID: 32520684 DOI: 10.2174/1389200221666200610173724] [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: 01/07/2020] [Revised: 03/19/2020] [Accepted: 04/02/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Breast cancer is a heterogeneous disease typically prevalent among women and is the second-largest cause of death worldwide. Early diagnosis is the key to minimize the cancer-induced complication, however, the conventional diagnostic strategies have been sluggish, complex, and, to some extent, non-specific. Therapeutic tools are not so convenient and side effects of current therapies offer the development of novel theranostic tool to combat this deadly disease. OBJECTIVE This article aims to summarize the advances in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer with gold nanoparticles (GNP or AuNP). METHODS A systematic search was conducted in the three popular electronic online databases including PubMed, Google Scholar, and Web of Science, regarding GNP as breast cancer theranostics. RESULTS Published literature demonstrated that GNPs tuned with photosensitive moieties, nanomaterials, drugs, peptides, nucleotide, peptides, antibodies, aptamer, and other biomolecules improve the conventional diagnostic and therapeutic strategies of breast cancer management with minimum cytotoxic effect. GNP derived diagnosis system assures reproducibility, reliability, and accuracy cost-effectively. Additionally, surface-modified GNP displayed theranostic potential even in the metastatic stage of breast cancer. CONCLUSION Divergent strategies have shown the theranostic potential of surface tuned GNPs against breast cancer even in the metastatic stage with minimum cytotoxic effects both in vitro and in vivo.
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- Shahad Saif Khandker
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, University of Otago, 362 Leith St., North Dunedin, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand
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- Department of Biochemistry, Primeasia University, Banani, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Noor F, Noor A, Ishaq AR, Farzeen I, Saleem MH, Ghaffar K, Aslam MF, Aslam S, Chen JT. Recent Advances in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approaches for Breast Cancer: A Comprehensive Review. Curr Pharm Des 2021; 27:2344-2365. [PMID: 33655849 DOI: 10.2174/1381612827666210303141416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2020] [Accepted: 01/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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A silent monster, breast cancer, is a challenging medical task for researchers. Breast cancer is a leading cause of death in women with respect to other cancers. A case of breast cancer is diagnosed among women every 19 seconds, and every 74 seconds, a woman dies of breast cancer somewhere in the world. Several risk factors, such as genetic and environmental factors, favor breast cancer development. This review tends to provide deep insights regarding the genetics of breast cancer along with multiple diagnostic and therapeutic approaches as problem-solving negotiators to prevent the progression of breast cancer. This assembled data mainly aims to discuss omics-based approaches to provide enthralling diagnostic biomarkers and emerging novel therapies to combat breast cancer. This review article intends to pave a new path for the discovery of effective treatment options.
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- Fatima Noor
- Department of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology, Government College University Allama Iqbal Road, 38000 Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Government College University Allama Iqbal Road, 38000 Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering, Environmental Microbial Technology Center of Hubei Province, College of Life Science, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China
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- Department of Zoology, Government College University Allama Iqbal Road, 38000 Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering, Environmental Microbial Technology Center of Hubei Province, College of Life Science, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China
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- Department of Zoology, Government College University Allama Iqbal Road, 38000 Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- MOA Key Laboratory of Crop Ecophysiology and Farming System in the Middle Reaches of the Yangtze River, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Department of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology, Government College University Allama Iqbal Road, 38000 Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Life Sciences, National University of Kaohsiung, Kaohsiung 811, China
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Siegel AL, Baker GA. Bespoke nanostars: synthetic strategies, tactics, and uses of tailored branched gold nanoparticles. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2021; 3:3980-4004. [PMID: 36132836 PMCID: PMC9417963 DOI: 10.1039/d0na01057j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2020] [Accepted: 04/20/2021] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Interest in branched colloidal gold nanosystems has gained increased traction due to the structures' outstanding optical and plasmonic properties, resulting in utilization in techniques such as surface-enhanced spectroscopy and bioimaging, as well as plasmon photocatalysis and photothermal therapy. The unique morphologies of nanostars, multipods, urchins, and other highly branched nanomaterials exhibit selective optical and crystallographic features accessible by alterations in the respective wet-chemical syntheses, opening a vast array of useful applications. Examination of discriminatory reaction conditions, such as seeded growth (e.g., single-crystalline vs. multiply twinned seeds), underpotential deposition of Ag(i), galvanic replacement, and the dual use of competing reducing and capping agents, is shown to reveal conditions necessary for the genesis of assorted branched nanoscale gold frameworks. By observing diverse approaches, including template-directed, microwave-mediated, and aggregation-based methods, among others, a schema of synthetic pathways can be constructed to provide a guiding roadmap for obtaining the full range of desired branched gold nanocrystals. This review presents a comprehensive summary of such advances and these nuances of the underlying procedures, as well as offering mechanistic insights into the directed nanoscale growth. We conclude the review by discussing various applications for these fascinating nanomaterials, particularly surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy, photothermal and photodynamic therapy, catalysis, drug delivery, and biosensing.
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- Asher L Siegel
- Department of Chemistry, University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia MO 65211 USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia MO 65211 USA
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Shahdeo D, Kesarwani V, Suhag D, Ahmed J, Alshehri SM, Gandhi S. Self-assembled chitosan polymer intercalating peptide functionalized gold nanoparticles as nanoprobe for efficient imaging of urokinase plasminogen activator receptor in cancer diagnostics. Carbohydr Polym 2021; 266:118138. [PMID: 34044952 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.118138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2021] [Revised: 04/17/2021] [Accepted: 04/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Targeting cell surface receptors for specific drug delivery in cancer has garnered lot of attention. Urokinase plasminogen activator receptor (uPAR), a surface biomarker, is overexpressed on many tumours including breast, colorectal, prostate, and ovarian cancers. Binding of growth factor domain (GFD) of urokinase plasminogen activator (uPA) with uPAR lead to its close conformation, and allow somatomedin B domain (SMB) of vitronectin binding by allosteric modulation. In-silico docking of uPAR with GFD and SMB peptides was performed to identify potential binding affinity. Herein, we report fluorescently labeled peptide functionalized AuNPs with a mixed self-assembled monolayer of intercalating chitosan polymer for efficient targeting and imaging of uPAR-positive cells. The biophysical characterization of nanoconjugates and uPAR-specific targeting was assessed by FACS, cell adhesion, and fluorescence imaging. AuNPs/chitosan/GFD+SMB peptides showed higher uptake as compared to AuNPs/chitosan/GFD, and AuNPs/chitosan/SMB that can be utilized as a tool for molecular targeting and imaging in metastasis.
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- Deepshikha Shahdeo
- DBT-National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (DBT-NIAB), Hyderabad 500032, Telangana, India
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- DBT-National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (DBT-NIAB), Hyderabad 500032, Telangana, India
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- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Haryana, Manesar, Panchgaon, Haryana 122413, India
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- DBT-National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (DBT-NIAB), Hyderabad 500032, Telangana, India; Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Noida 201301, India.
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Refaat A, del Rosal B, Palasubramaniam J, Pietersz G, Wang X, Peter K, Moulton SE. Smart Delivery of Plasminogen Activators for Efficient Thrombolysis; Recent Trends and Future Perspectives. ADVANCED THERAPEUTICS 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/adtp.202100047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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- Ahmed Refaat
- Department of Telecommunications, Electrical, Robotics and Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology Swinburne University of Technology John St Melbourne VIC 3122 Australia
- Atherothrombosis and Vascular Biology Laboratory Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute 75 Commercial Road Melbourne VIC 3004 Australia
- Molecular Imaging and Theranostics Laboratory Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute 75 Commercial Road Melbourne VIC 3004 Australia
- Pharmaceutics Department Faculty of Pharmacy ‐ Alexandria University 1 El‐Khartoum Square Azarita Alexandria 21521 Egypt
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- ARC Centre of Excellence for Nanoscale BioPhotonics School of Science RMIT University 124 La Trobe St Melbourne VIC 3000 Australia
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- Atherothrombosis and Vascular Biology Laboratory Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute 75 Commercial Road Melbourne VIC 3004 Australia
- Molecular Imaging and Theranostics Laboratory Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute 75 Commercial Road Melbourne VIC 3004 Australia
- Department of Medicine Monash University 27 Rainforest Walk Melbourne VIC 3800 Australia
- Department of Cardiology Alfred Hospital 55 Commercial Rd Melbourne VIC 3004 Australia
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- Atherothrombosis and Vascular Biology Laboratory Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute 75 Commercial Road Melbourne VIC 3004 Australia
- Burnet Institute 85 Commercial Road Melbourne VIC 3004 Australia
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- Atherothrombosis and Vascular Biology Laboratory Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute 75 Commercial Road Melbourne VIC 3004 Australia
- Molecular Imaging and Theranostics Laboratory Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute 75 Commercial Road Melbourne VIC 3004 Australia
- Department of Medicine Monash University 27 Rainforest Walk Melbourne VIC 3800 Australia
- Department of Cardiometabolic Health University of Melbourne Melbourne VIC 3010 Australia
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- Atherothrombosis and Vascular Biology Laboratory Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute 75 Commercial Road Melbourne VIC 3004 Australia
- Department of Medicine Monash University 27 Rainforest Walk Melbourne VIC 3800 Australia
- Department of Cardiology Alfred Hospital 55 Commercial Rd Melbourne VIC 3004 Australia
- Department of Cardiometabolic Health University of Melbourne Melbourne VIC 3010 Australia
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- Department of Telecommunications, Electrical, Robotics and Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology Swinburne University of Technology John St Melbourne VIC 3122 Australia
- ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science Swinburne University of Technology John St Melbourne VIC 3122 Australia
- Aikenhead Centre for Medical Discovery (ACMD) St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne VIC 3065 Australia
- Iverson Health Innovation Research Institute Swinburne University of Technology John St Melbourne VIC 3122 Australia
- Australian Institute for Innovative Materials, Intelligent Polymer Research Institute University of Wollongong Wollongong NSW 2500 Australia
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Bahraminegad S, Pardakhty A, Sharifi I, Ranjbar M. The assessment of apoptosis, toxicity effects and anti-leishmanial study of Chitosan/CdO core-shell nanoparticles, eco-friendly synthesis and evaluation. ARAB J CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2021.103085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Lopes C, Pereira C, Medeiros R. ASCT2 and LAT1 Contribution to the Hallmarks of Cancer: From a Molecular Perspective to Clinical Translation. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:E203. [PMID: 33429909 PMCID: PMC7828050 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13020203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2020] [Revised: 12/31/2020] [Accepted: 01/07/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The role of the amino acid transporters ASCT2 and LAT1 in cancer has been explored throughout the years. In this review, we report their impact on the hallmarks of cancer, as well as their clinical significance. Overall, both proteins have been associated with cell death resistance through dysregulation of caspases and sustainment of proliferative signaling through mTOR activation. Furthermore, ASCT2 appears to play an important role in cellular energetics regulation, whereas LAT1 expression is associated with angiogenesis and invasion and metastasis activation. The molecular impact of these proteins on the hallmarks of cancer translates into various clinical applications and both transporters have been identified as prognostic factors in many types of cancer. Concerning their role as therapeutic targets, efforts have been undertaken to synthesize competitive or irreversible ASCT2 and LAT1 inhibitors. However, JHP203, a selective inhibitor of the latter, is, to the best of our knowledge, the only compound included in a Phase 1 clinical trial. In conclusion, considering the usefulness of ASCT2 and LAT1 in a variety of cancer-related pathways and cancer therapy/diagnosis, the development and testing of novel inhibitors for these transporters that could be evaluated in clinical trials represents a promising approach to cancer prognosis improvement.
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- Catarina Lopes
- Molecular Oncology and Viral Pathology Group, IPO Porto Research Center (CI-IPOP), Portuguese Oncology Institute of Porto (IPO-Porto), Rua Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida, 4200-072 Porto, Portugal; (C.L.); (R.M.)
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- Molecular Oncology and Viral Pathology Group, IPO Porto Research Center (CI-IPOP), Portuguese Oncology Institute of Porto (IPO-Porto), Rua Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida, 4200-072 Porto, Portugal; (C.L.); (R.M.)
- CINTESIS—Center for Health Technology and Services Research, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Plácido da Costa, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal
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- Molecular Oncology and Viral Pathology Group, IPO Porto Research Center (CI-IPOP), Portuguese Oncology Institute of Porto (IPO-Porto), Rua Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida, 4200-072 Porto, Portugal; (C.L.); (R.M.)
- Research Department of the Portuguese League Against Cancer—North (LPCC-NRNorte), Estrada da Circunvalação, 4200-177 Porto, Portugal
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Xu C, Pu K. Second near-infrared photothermal materials for combinational nanotheranostics. Chem Soc Rev 2021; 50:1111-1137. [DOI: 10.1039/d0cs00664e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 253] [Impact Index Per Article: 84.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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This review summarizes the recent development of second near-infrared photothermal combinational nanotheranostics for cancer, infectious diseases and regenerative medicine.
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- Cheng Xu
- School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering
- Nanyang Technological University
- Singapore
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- School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering
- Nanyang Technological University
- Singapore
- Division of Chemistry and Biological Chemistry
- School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences
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Jin Y, Tang C, Tian J, Shao B. Integration of TaO x with Bi 2S 3 for Targeted Multimodality Breast Cancer Theranostics. Bioconjug Chem 2020; 32:161-171. [PMID: 33337872 DOI: 10.1021/acs.bioconjchem.0c00594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Early identification and treatment of breast cancer is very important for breast conserving therapy and to improve the prognosis and survival rates of patients. Multifunctional nanotheranostic agents are of particular importance in the field of precise nanomedicine, since they can augment the visualization and treatment of cancer. We developed a novel Bi2S3 nanoparticle coated with a hyaluronic acid (HA)-modified tantalum oxide (TaOx) nanoshell (Bi2S3@TaOx-HA). The as-prepared core/shell nanoparticles exhibited a high Bi2S3 nanoparticle loading efficiency of (67 wt %). The TaOx nanoshell exhibited excellent biocompatibility and computed tomography imaging capacity, and the Bi2S3 nanoparticles exhibited an excellent photothermal transducing performance and computed tomography (CT) and photoacoustic imaging capacity. As a result of these merits, the Bi2S3@TaOx core-shell nanoparticles can act as a theranostic agent for CT/photoacoustically monitored enhanced photothermal therapy. These findings will evoke new interest in future cancer therapeutic strategies based on biocompatible functional nanomaterials.
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- Yushen Jin
- Central Research LaboratoryBeijing Center for Disease Preventive Medical Research, Beijing 100013, China.,Beijing Key Laboratory of Diagnostic and Traceability Technologies for Food Poisoning, Beijing Center for Disease Prevention and Control, Beijing 100013, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Molecular and Neuro Imaging, Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xidian University, Xi'an 710126, Shaanxi, China
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- Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- Central Research LaboratoryBeijing Center for Disease Preventive Medical Research, Beijing 100013, China.,Beijing Key Laboratory of Diagnostic and Traceability Technologies for Food Poisoning, Beijing Center for Disease Prevention and Control, Beijing 100013, China
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Zhang J, Xu Y, Li D, Fu L, Zhang X, Bao Y, Zheng L. Review of the Correlation of LAT1 With Diseases: Mechanism and Treatment. Front Chem 2020; 8:564809. [PMID: 33195053 PMCID: PMC7606929 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2020.564809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2020] [Accepted: 09/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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LAT1 is a member of the system L transporter family. The main role of the LAT1 is to transport specific amino acids through cell membranes to provide nutrients to cells and participate in several metabolic pathways. It also contributes to the transport of hormones and some drugs, which are essential for the development and treatment of some diseases. In recent years, many studies have shown that LAT1 is related to cancer, obesity, diabetes, and other diseases. However, the specific mechanism underlying the influence of LAT1 on such conditions remains unclear. Through the increasing number of studies on LAT1, we have obtained a preliminary understanding on the function of LAT1 in diseases. These studies also provide a theoretical basis for finding treatments for LAT1-related diseases, such as cancer. This review summarizes the function and mechanism of LAT1 in different diseases and the treatment of LAT1-related diseases. It also provides support for the development of novel and reliable disease treatments.
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- Jingshun Zhang
- Reproductive Medical Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Reproductive Medical Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Reproductive Medical Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Reproductive Medical Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Reproductive Medical Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Reproductive Medical Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Reproductive Medical Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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Kou L, Yao Q, Zhang H, Chu M, Bhutia YD, Chen R, Ganapathy V. Transporter-Targeted Nano-Sized Vehicles for Enhanced and Site-Specific Drug Delivery. Cancers (Basel) 2020; 12:E2837. [PMID: 33019627 PMCID: PMC7599460 DOI: 10.3390/cancers12102837] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2020] [Revised: 09/26/2020] [Accepted: 09/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Nano-devices are recognized as increasingly attractive to deliver therapeutics to target cells. The specificity of this approach can be improved by modifying the surface of the delivery vehicles such that they are recognized by the target cells. In the past, cell-surface receptors were exploited for this purpose, but plasma membrane transporters also hold similar potential. Selective transporters are often highly expressed in biological barriers (e.g., intestinal barrier, blood-brain barrier, and blood-retinal barrier) in a site-specific manner, and play a key role in the vectorial transfer of nutrients. Similarly, selective transporters are also overexpressed in the plasma membrane of specific cell types under pathological states to meet the biological needs demanded by such conditions. Nano-drug delivery systems could be strategically modified to make them recognizable by these transporters to enhance the transfer of drugs across the biological barriers or to selectively expose specific cell types to therapeutic drugs. Here, we provide a comprehensive review and detailed evaluation of the recent advances in the field of transporter-targeted nano-drug delivery systems. We specifically focus on areas related to intestinal absorption, transfer across blood-brain barrier, tumor-cell selective targeting, ocular drug delivery, identification of the transporters appropriate for this purpose, and details of the rationale for the approach.
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- Longfa Kou
- Department of Pharmacy, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children’s Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang 325027, China;
- Wenzhou Municipal Key Laboratory of Pediatric Pharmacy, Zhejiang 325027, China; (Q.Y.); (H.Z.); (M.C.)
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- Wenzhou Municipal Key Laboratory of Pediatric Pharmacy, Zhejiang 325027, China; (Q.Y.); (H.Z.); (M.C.)
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang 325035, China
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- Wenzhou Municipal Key Laboratory of Pediatric Pharmacy, Zhejiang 325027, China; (Q.Y.); (H.Z.); (M.C.)
- Department of Children’s Respiration Disease, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children’s Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang 325027, China
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- Wenzhou Municipal Key Laboratory of Pediatric Pharmacy, Zhejiang 325027, China; (Q.Y.); (H.Z.); (M.C.)
- Pediatric Research Institute, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children’s Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang 325027, China
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- Department of Cell Biology and Biochemistry, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX 79430, USA;
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children’s Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang 325027, China;
- Wenzhou Municipal Key Laboratory of Pediatric Pharmacy, Zhejiang 325027, China; (Q.Y.); (H.Z.); (M.C.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children’s Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang 325027, China;
- Wenzhou Municipal Key Laboratory of Pediatric Pharmacy, Zhejiang 325027, China; (Q.Y.); (H.Z.); (M.C.)
- Department of Cell Biology and Biochemistry, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX 79430, USA;
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Poudel K, Park S, Hwang J, Ku SK, Yong CS, Kim JO, Byeon JH. Photothermally Modulatable and Structurally Disintegratable Sub-8-nm Au 1Ag 9 Embedded Nanoblocks for Combination Cancer Therapy Produced by Plug-in Assembly. ACS NANO 2020; 14:11040-11054. [PMID: 32816451 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.9b09731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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As well as the exploration of translatable delivery nanosystems for cancer therapeutic agents, the development of automatable continuous-flow manufacturing technology comprising digitally controlled reactions for the on-demand production of pharmaceuticals is an important challenge in anticancer nanomedicine. Most attempts to resolve these issues have involved the development of alternative reactions, formulations, or constructs containing stimulus components aimed at producing multiple approaches for highly efficacious combination cancer therapies. However, there has been no report of a platform based on plug-in execution that enables continuous-flow manufacture in a compact, reconfigurable manner, although an optimal platform technology may be a prerequisite for the timely translation of recently developed nanomedicines. To this end, we describe the development of a platform toward digitizable, continuous manufacture by a serial combination of plug-in reactionwares (heating plates, a spraying cup, and a photochamber) for single-pass flow fabrication. Specifically, we fabricated three different composite nanoblocks consisting of Au1Ag9 (<8 nm; stimulus component), docetaxel (an anticancer drug), and bovine serum albumin (a protective and targeting agent) using our system, with the result of producing nanoblocks with photothermally modulatable and structurally disintegratable properties. These were examined for effectiveness in near-infrared-induced chemothermal cancer therapy and renal excretion of Au1Ag9 particles and exhibited high anticancer efficacy and warrantable biosafety.
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- Kishwor Poudel
- College of Pharmacy, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- College of Korean Medicine, Daegu Haany University, Gyeongsan 38610, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea
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Yan LJ, Guo XH, Wang WP, Hu YR, Duan SF, Liu Y, Sun Z, Huang SN, Li HL. Gene Therapy and Photothermal Therapy of Layer-by-Layer Assembled AuNCs /PEI/miRNA/ HA Nanocomplexes. Curr Cancer Drug Targets 2020; 19:330-337. [PMID: 30332960 DOI: 10.2174/1568009618666181016144855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2017] [Revised: 03/15/2018] [Accepted: 06/22/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND MicroRNA (miRNA) therapy, which was widely considered to treat a series of cancer, has been confronted with numerous obstacles to being delivered into target cells because of its easy biodegradation and instability. METHODS In this research, we successfully constructed 11-mercaptoundecanoic acid modified gold nanocages (AuNCs)/polyethyleneimine (PEI)/miRNA/hyaluronic acid (HA) complexes (abbreviated as AuNCs/PEI/miRNA/HA) using a layer-by-layer method for target-specific intracellular delivery of miRNA by HA receptor mediated endocytosis. RESULTS The results of UV spectra, hydrodynamic diameter and zeta potential analyses confirmed the formation of AuNCs/PEI/ miRNA/HA complex with its average particle size of ca. 153 nm and surface charge of ca. -9.43 mV. Next, we evaluated the antitumor effect of the nanocomplex mediated by the combination of gene therapy and photothermal therapy (PTT) against hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in vitro. CONCLUSION Our experimental results indicated that the AuNCs/PEI/miRNA/HA complex effectively delivered miRNA to the target cells and its antitumor effect was significantly enhanced by the combination of gene therapy and photothermal therapy. In addition, anti-miR-181b could promote Bel-7402 cell arrest in S phase and improve TIMP-3 mRNA expression. All these results suggested that AuNCs/PEI/miRNA/HA gene delivery system with combination of gene therapy and photothermal therapy might be exploited for HCC treatment.
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- Li-Juan Yan
- Key Laboratory of Targeting Therapy and Diagnosis for Critical Diseases, Henan Province; School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, 100 Kexue Avenue, Zhengzhou 450001, China.,Key Laboratory of Key Technology of Drug Preparation, Ministry of Education, Institute of Drug Discovery & Development, Zhengzhou University, 100 Kexue Avenue, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Key Laboratory of Targeting Therapy and Diagnosis for Critical Diseases, Henan Province; School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, 100 Kexue Avenue, Zhengzhou 450001, China.,Key Laboratory of Key Technology of Drug Preparation, Ministry of Education, Institute of Drug Discovery & Development, Zhengzhou University, 100 Kexue Avenue, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Key Laboratory of Targeting Therapy and Diagnosis for Critical Diseases, Henan Province; School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, 100 Kexue Avenue, Zhengzhou 450001, China.,Key Laboratory of Key Technology of Drug Preparation, Ministry of Education, Institute of Drug Discovery & Development, Zhengzhou University, 100 Kexue Avenue, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Key Laboratory of Targeting Therapy and Diagnosis for Critical Diseases, Henan Province; School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, 100 Kexue Avenue, Zhengzhou 450001, China.,Key Laboratory of Key Technology of Drug Preparation, Ministry of Education, Institute of Drug Discovery & Development, Zhengzhou University, 100 Kexue Avenue, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Institute for Innovative Drug Design and Evaluation, School of Pharmacy, Henan University, N. Jinming Ave., Kaifeng, Henan 475004, China.,Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Medical Sciences, Henan University, N. Jinming Ave., Kaifeng, Henan 475004, China
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- Key Laboratory of Targeting Therapy and Diagnosis for Critical Diseases, Henan Province; School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, 100 Kexue Avenue, Zhengzhou 450001, China.,Key Laboratory of Key Technology of Drug Preparation, Ministry of Education, Institute of Drug Discovery & Development, Zhengzhou University, 100 Kexue Avenue, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Medical Sciences, Henan University, N. Jinming Ave., Kaifeng, Henan 475004, China
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- Key Laboratory of Targeting Therapy and Diagnosis for Critical Diseases, Henan Province; School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, 100 Kexue Avenue, Zhengzhou 450001, China.,Key Laboratory of Key Technology of Drug Preparation, Ministry of Education, Institute of Drug Discovery & Development, Zhengzhou University, 100 Kexue Avenue, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Key Laboratory of Targeting Therapy and Diagnosis for Critical Diseases, Henan Province; School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, 100 Kexue Avenue, Zhengzhou 450001, China.,Key Laboratory of Key Technology of Drug Preparation, Ministry of Education, Institute of Drug Discovery & Development, Zhengzhou University, 100 Kexue Avenue, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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Puris E, Gynther M, Auriola S, Huttunen KM. L-Type amino acid transporter 1 as a target for drug delivery. Pharm Res 2020; 37:88. [PMID: 32377929 PMCID: PMC7203094 DOI: 10.1007/s11095-020-02826-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 84] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2020] [Accepted: 04/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Our growing understanding of membrane transporters and their substrate specificity has opened a new avenue in the field of targeted drug delivery. The L-type amino acid transporter 1 (LAT1) has been one of the most extensively investigated transporters for delivering drugs across biological barriers. The transporter is predominantly expressed in cerebral cortex, blood-brain barrier, blood-retina barrier, testis, placenta, bone marrow and several types of cancer. Its physiological function is to mediate Na+ and pH independent exchange of essential amino acids: leucine, phenylalanine, etc. Several drugs and prodrugs designed as LAT1 substrates have been developed to improve targeted delivery into the brain and cancer cells. Thus, the anti-parkinsonian drug, L-Dopa, the anti-cancer drug, melphalan and the anti-epileptic drug gabapentin, all used in clinical practice, utilize LAT1 to reach their target site. These examples provide supporting evidence for the utility of the LAT1-mediated targeted delivery of the (pro)drug. This review comprehensively summarizes recent advances in LAT1-mediated targeted drug delivery. In addition, the use of LAT1 is critically evaluated and limitations of the approach are discussed.
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- Elena Puris
- School of Pharmacy, University of Eastern Finland, P.O. Box 1627, FI-70211, Kuopio, Finland.
- Institute of Pharmacy and Molecular Biotechnology, Ruprecht-Karls-University, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany.
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Eastern Finland, P.O. Box 1627, FI-70211, Kuopio, Finland
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Eastern Finland, P.O. Box 1627, FI-70211, Kuopio, Finland
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Eastern Finland, P.O. Box 1627, FI-70211, Kuopio, Finland
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Cai W, Feng H, Yin L, Wang M, Jiang X, Qin Z, Liu W, Li C, Jiang H, Weizmann Y, Wang X. Bio responsive self-assembly of Au-miRNAs for targeted cancer theranostics. EBioMedicine 2020; 54:102740. [PMID: 32276223 PMCID: PMC7139156 DOI: 10.1016/j.ebiom.2020.102740] [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: 01/24/2020] [Revised: 03/13/2020] [Accepted: 03/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background MicroRNA (miRNA) therapeutics are a promising approach to cancer treatment. However, this method faces considerable challenges to achieve tissue-specific, efficient, and safe delivery of miRNAs in vivo. Methods Herein, we developed a miRNA delivery system based on the in situ self-assembly of Au-miRNA nanocomplexes (Au-miRNA NCs). Within the cancer microenvironment, we constructed in situ self-assembled Au-miRNA NCs by coincubating gold salt and tumor suppressor mimics, such as let-7a, miRNA-34a, and miRNA-200a. Findings The in vitro experiments demonstrated that characteristic in situ self-assembled Au-miRNA NCs were present in cancer cells and can be taken up to inhibit the proliferation of cancer cells effectively. Most importantly, as proven in subcutaneous tumor treatment models, Au-miRNA NCs were especially useful for accurate target imaging and tumor suppression, with significantly enhanced antitumor effects for combination therapy. Interpretation These observations highlight that a new strategy for the in situ biosynthesis of Au-let-7a NCs, Au-miR-34a NCs, and Au-miR-200a NCs is feasible, and this may assist in the delivery of more miRNA to tumor cells for cancer treatment. This work opens up new opportunities for the development of miRNA tumor therapy strategies. Funding National Natural Science Foundation of China (91753106); Primary Research & Development Plan of Jiangsu Province (BE2019716); National Key Research and Development Program of China (2017YFA0205300).
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- Weijuan Cai
- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics (Chien-Shiung Wu Lab), School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China; Shunde Hospital of Southern Medical University, Shunde 528300, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics (Chien-Shiung Wu Lab), School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
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- Shunde Hospital of Southern Medical University, Shunde 528300, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics (Chien-Shiung Wu Lab), School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics (Chien-Shiung Wu Lab), School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics (Chien-Shiung Wu Lab), School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics (Chien-Shiung Wu Lab), School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics (Chien-Shiung Wu Lab), School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics (Chien-Shiung Wu Lab), School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheva 8410501, Israel.
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics (Chien-Shiung Wu Lab), School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China.
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Liao Z, Zhang W, Qiao Z, Luo J, Ai Niwaer AE·, Meng X, Wang H, Li X, Zuo F, Zhao Z. Dopamine-assisted one-pot synthesis of gold nanoworms and their application as photothermal agents. J Colloid Interface Sci 2020; 562:81-90. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2019.11.055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2019] [Revised: 11/15/2019] [Accepted: 11/15/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Zhang L, Sui C, Yang W, Luo Q. Amino acid transporters: Emerging roles in drug delivery for tumor-targeting therapy. Asian J Pharm Sci 2020; 15:192-206. [PMID: 32373199 PMCID: PMC7193455 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajps.2019.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2019] [Revised: 11/22/2019] [Accepted: 12/22/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Amino acid transporters, which play a vital role in transporting amino acids for the biosynthesis of mammalian cells, are highly expressed in types of tumors. Increasing studies have shown the feasibility of amino acid transporters as a component of tumor-targeting therapy. In this review, we focus on tumor-related amino acid transporters and their potential use in tumor-targeting therapy. Firstly, the expression characteristics of amino acid transporters in cancer and their relationship with tumor growth are reviewed. Secondly, the recognition requirements are discussed, focusing on the "acid-base" properties, conformational isomerism and structural analogues. Finally, recent developments in amino acid transporter-targeting drug delivery strategies are highlighted, including prodrugs and nanocarriers, with special attention to the latest findings of molecular mechanisms and targeting efficiency of transporter-mediated endocytosis. We aim to offer related clues that might lead to valuable tumor-targeting strategies by the utilization of amino acid transporters.
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- Ling Zhang
- Department of Biotherapy, The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110001, China
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- Department of Biotherapy, The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110001, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110001, China
- Department of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang 110001, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110001, China
- Department of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang 110001, China
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Samhadaneh DM, Chu S, Maysinger D, Stochaj U. How could gold nanourchins be applied in the clinic? Nanomedicine (Lond) 2020; 15:829-832. [PMID: 32063158 DOI: 10.2217/nnm-2019-0438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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- Dana M Samhadaneh
- Department of Physiology, McGill University, Montreal, QC, H3G, Canada
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- Department of Physiology, McGill University, Montreal, QC, H3G, Canada
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- Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics, McGill University, Montreal, QC, H3G, Canada
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- Department of Physiology, McGill University, Montreal, QC, H3G, Canada
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Lu X. The Role of Large Neutral Amino Acid Transporter (LAT1) in Cancer. Curr Cancer Drug Targets 2019; 19:863-876. [DOI: 10.2174/1568009619666190802135714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2019] [Revised: 05/24/2019] [Accepted: 05/31/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Background:
The solute carrier family 7 (SLC7) can be categorically divided into two
subfamilies, the L-type amino acid transporters (LATs) including SLC7A5-13, and SLC7A15, and
the cationic amino acid transporters (CATs) including SLC7A1-4 and SLC7A14. Members of the
CAT family transport predominantly cationic amino acids by facilitating diffusion with intracellular
substrates. LAT1 (also known as SLC7A5), is defined as a heteromeric amino acid transporter
(HAT) interacting with the glycoprotein CD98 (SLC3A2) through a conserved disulfide to uptake
not only large neutral amino acids, but also several pharmaceutical drugs to cells.
Methods:
In this review, we provide an overview of the interaction of the structure-function of
LAT1 and its essential role in cancer, specifically, its role at the blood-brain barrier (BBB) to facilitate
the transport of thyroid hormones, pharmaceuticals (e.g., I-DOPA, gabapentin), and metabolites
into the brain.
Results:
LAT1 expression increases as cancers progress, leading to higher expression levels in highgrade
tumors and metastases. In addition, LAT1 plays a crucial role in cancer-associated
reprogrammed metabolic networks by supplying tumor cells with essential amino acids.
Conclusion:
The increasing understanding of the role of LAT1 in cancer has led to an increase in
interest surrounding its potential as a drug target for cancer treatment.
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- Xinjie Lu
- The Mary and Garry Weston Molecular Immunology Laboratory, Thrombosis Research Institute, London, SW3 6LR, United Kingdom
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Li R, Zhang J, Guo J, Xu Y, Duan K, Zheng J, Wan H, Yuan Z, Chen H. Application of Nitroimidazole-Carbobane-Modified Phenylalanine Derivatives as Dual-Target Boron Carriers in Boron Neutron Capture Therapy. Mol Pharm 2019; 17:202-211. [PMID: 31763850 DOI: 10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.9b00898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) has received extensive attention as noninvasive cell-level oncotherapy for treating solid cancer tumors. However, boron-containing drugs such as l-boronophenylalanine (BPA) and sodium borocaptate have low boron content and/or poor tumor-targeting ability, limiting their application. In this study, we designed and synthesized a series of nontoxic, dual-target boron carriers (B139, B142, and B151) with the ability to accumulate specifically in tumor cells. We found that the B139 uptake into hypoxic tumor regions was high, with a 70-fold boron content compared to BPA. In addition, in vivo observation showed that B139 can be trapped in tumor cells for a prolonged period and maintains an effective therapeutic concentration, with a peak boron concentration of 50.7 μg/g and a high tumor: blood boron ratio of >3, achieving ideal BNCT conditions. Cytotoxicity evaluation in mice further proved that B139 is safe and reliable. Therefore, B139 has great potential for BNCT application as a dual-target, safe, and efficient boron carrier.
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- Ruixi Li
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines , China Pharmaceutical University , 24 Tongjia Lane , Gulou District, Nanjing 210009 , China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines , China Pharmaceutical University , 24 Tongjia Lane , Gulou District, Nanjing 210009 , China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines , China Pharmaceutical University , 24 Tongjia Lane , Gulou District, Nanjing 210009 , China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines , China Pharmaceutical University , 24 Tongjia Lane , Gulou District, Nanjing 210009 , China
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- Department of Pharmacy , Qujing Medical College , Qujing 655000 , China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines , China Pharmaceutical University , 24 Tongjia Lane , Gulou District, Nanjing 210009 , China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines , China Pharmaceutical University , 24 Tongjia Lane , Gulou District, Nanjing 210009 , China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines , China Pharmaceutical University , 24 Tongjia Lane , Gulou District, Nanjing 210009 , China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines , China Pharmaceutical University , 24 Tongjia Lane , Gulou District, Nanjing 210009 , China
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Kobara H, Nakatsuka K, Wakisaka A. Size-selected synthesis of metal nanoparticles by using electrospray in a liquid medium. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2019.123836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Wang K, Liu X, Zhuang J, Liu Y, Xu M, Xie D, Chen J, Zhang X, Wei Y, Zhang Y. Small fluorescent albumin nanoparticles for targeted photothermal therapy via albumin-Binding protein pathways. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2019; 181:696-704. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2019.06.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2019] [Revised: 06/12/2019] [Accepted: 06/13/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Mahmoud NN, Abu-Dahab R, Hamadneh LA, Abuarqoub D, Jafar H, Khalil EA. Insights into the Cellular Uptake, Cytotoxicity, and Cellular Death Modality of Phospholipid-Coated Gold Nanorods toward Breast Cancer Cell Lines. Mol Pharm 2019; 16:4149-4164. [PMID: 31398052 DOI: 10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.9b00470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Gold nanorods (GNRs) have gained pronounced recognition in the diagnosis and treatment of cancers driven by their distinctive properties. Herein, a gold-based nanosystem was prepared by utilizing a phospholipid moiety linked to thiolated polyethylene glycol, 1,2-distearoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphoethanolamine-N-PEG-SH, as a surface decorating agent. The synthesized phospholipid-PEG-GNRs displayed good colloidal stability upon exposure to the tissue culture medium. Cytotoxicity of phospholipid-PEG-GNRs was investigated toward MCF-7 and T47D breast cancer cells using sulforhodamine B test. The results revealed that phospholipid-PEG-GNRs demonstrated high cytotoxicity to MCF-7 cells compared to T47D cells, and minimal cytotoxicity to human dermal fibroblasts. The cellular uptake studies performed by imaging and quantitative analysis demonstrated massive internalization of phospholipid-coated GNRs into MCF-7 cells in comparison to T47D cells. The cellular death modality of cancer cells after treatment with phospholipid-PEG-GNRs was evaluated using mitochondrial membrane potential assay (JC-1 dye), gene expression analysis, and flow cytometry study. The overall results suggest that phospholipid-modified GNRs enhanced mainly the cellular apoptotic events in MCF-7 cells in addition to necrosis, whereas cellular necrosis and suppression of cellular invasion contributed to the cellular death modality in the T47D cell line upon treatment with phospholipid-PEG-GNRs. The phospholipid-coated GNRs interact in a different manner with breast cancer cell lines and could be considered for breast cancer treatment.
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- Nouf N Mahmoud
- Faculty of Pharmacy , Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan , Amman 11733 , Jordan
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- Faculty of Pharmacy , Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan , Amman 11733 , Jordan
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Smith ES, Porterfield JE, Kannan RM. Leveraging the interplay of nanotechnology and neuroscience: Designing new avenues for treating central nervous system disorders. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2019; 148:181-203. [PMID: 30844410 PMCID: PMC7043366 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2019.02.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2018] [Revised: 02/21/2019] [Accepted: 02/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Nanotechnology has the potential to open many novel diagnostic and treatment avenues for disorders of the central nervous system (CNS). In this review, we discuss recent developments in the applications of nanotechnology in CNS therapies, diagnosis and biology. Novel approaches for the diagnosis and treatment of neuroinflammation, brain dysfunction, psychiatric conditions, brain cancer, and nerve injury provide insights into the potential of nanomedicine. We also highlight nanotechnology-enabled neuroscience techniques such as electrophysiology and intracellular sampling to improve our understanding of the brain and its components. With nanotechnology integrally involved in the advancement of basic neuroscience and the development of novel treatments, combined diagnostic and therapeutic applications have begun to emerge. Nanotheranostics for the brain, able to achieve single-cell resolution, will hasten the rate in which we can diagnose, monitor, and treat diseases. Taken together, the recent advances highlighted in this review demonstrate the prospect for significant improvements to clinical diagnosis and treatment of a vast array of neurological diseases. However, it is apparent that a strong dialogue between the nanoscience and neuroscience communities will be critical for the development of successful nanotherapeutics that move to the clinic, benefit patients, and address unmet needs in CNS disorders.
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- Elizabeth S Smith
- Center for Nanomedicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21231, USA; Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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- Center for Nanomedicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21231, USA; Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21218, USA
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- Center for Nanomedicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21231, USA; Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21218, USA; Hugo W. Moser Research Institute at Kennedy Krieger, Inc., Baltimore, MD 21205, USA; Kennedy Krieger Institute, Johns Hopkins University for Cerebral Palsy Research Excellence, Baltimore, MD 21218, USA.
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Wang D, Zhao Q, Jiang T, Sha L, Wang S, Song Y. Large amino acid transporter 1 mediated glutamate modified mesoporous silica nanoparticles for chemophotothermal therapy. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2019.05.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Ruenraroengsak P, Kiryushko D, Theodorou IG, Klosowski MM, Taylor ER, Niriella T, Palmieri C, Yagüe E, Ryan MP, Coombes RC, Xie F, Porter AE. Frizzled-7-targeted delivery of zinc oxide nanoparticles to drug-resistant breast cancer cells. NANOSCALE 2019; 11:12858-12870. [PMID: 31157349 DOI: 10.1039/c9nr01277j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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There is a need for novel strategies to treat aggressive breast cancer subtypes and overcome drug resistance. ZnO nanoparticles (NPs) have potential in cancer therapy due to their ability to potently and selectively induce cancer cell apoptosis. Here, we tested the in vitro chemotherapeutic efficacy of ZnONPs loaded via a mesoporous silica nanolayer (MSN) towards drug-sensitive breast cancer cells (MCF-7: estrogen receptor-positive, CAL51: triple-negative) and their drug-resistant counterparts (MCF-7TX, CALDOX). ZnO-MSNs were coated on to gold nanostars (AuNSs) for future imaging capabilities in the NIR-II range. Electron and confocal microscopy showed that MSN-ZnO-AuNSs accumulated close to the plasma membrane and were internalized by cells. High-resolution electron microscopy showed that MSN coating degraded outside the cells, releasing ZnONPs that interacted with cell membranes. MSN-ZnO-AuNSs efficiently reduced the viability of all cell lines, and CAL51/CALDOX cells were more susceptible than MCF7/MCF-7-TX cells. MSN-ZnO-AuNSs were then conjugated with the antibody to Frizzled-7 (FZD-7), the receptor upregulated by several breast cancer cells. We used the disulphide (S-S) linker that could be cleaved with a high concentration of glutathione normally observed within cancer cells, releasing Zn2+ into the cytoplasm. FZD-7 targeting resulted in approximately three-fold amplified toxicity of MSN-ZnO-AuNSs towards the MCF-7TX drug-resistant cell line with the highest FZD-7 expression. This study shows that ZnO-MSs are promising tools to treat triple-negative and drug-resistant breast cancers and highlights the potential clinical utility of FZD-7 for delivery of nanomedicines and imaging probes specifically to these cancer types.
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- Pakatip Ruenraroengsak
- Department of Materials and London Centre for Nanotechnology, Imperial College London, Exhibition Road, London SW7 2AZ, UK. and Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol University, 447 Sri-Ayuthaya Road, Rajathevi, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand
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- Department of Materials and London Centre for Nanotechnology, Imperial College London, Exhibition Road, London SW7 2AZ, UK.
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- Department of Materials and London Centre for Nanotechnology, Imperial College London, Exhibition Road, London SW7 2AZ, UK.
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- Department of Materials and London Centre for Nanotechnology, Imperial College London, Exhibition Road, London SW7 2AZ, UK.
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- Department of Materials and London Centre for Nanotechnology, Imperial College London, Exhibition Road, London SW7 2AZ, UK.
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- Department of Materials and London Centre for Nanotechnology, Imperial College London, Exhibition Road, London SW7 2AZ, UK.
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, University of Liverpool, L693BX, Liverpool, UK
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- Division of Cancer, Imperial College Faculty of Medicine, Hammersmith Hospital Campus, Du Cane Road, London W12 0NN, UK
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- Department of Materials and London Centre for Nanotechnology, Imperial College London, Exhibition Road, London SW7 2AZ, UK.
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- Division of Cancer, Imperial College Faculty of Medicine, Hammersmith Hospital Campus, Du Cane Road, London W12 0NN, UK
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- Department of Materials and London Centre for Nanotechnology, Imperial College London, Exhibition Road, London SW7 2AZ, UK.
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- Department of Materials and London Centre for Nanotechnology, Imperial College London, Exhibition Road, London SW7 2AZ, UK.
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The L-Type Amino Acid Transporter LAT1-An Emerging Target in Cancer. Int J Mol Sci 2019; 20:ijms20102428. [PMID: 31100853 PMCID: PMC6566973 DOI: 10.3390/ijms20102428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 129] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2019] [Revised: 05/10/2019] [Accepted: 05/14/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Chronic proliferation is a major hallmark of tumor cells. Rapidly proliferating cancer cells are highly dependent on nutrients in order to duplicate their cell mass during each cell division. In particular, essential amino acids are indispensable for proliferating cancer cells. Their uptake across the cell membrane is tightly controlled by membrane transporters. Among those, the L-type amino acid transporter LAT1 (SLC7A5) has been repeatedly found overexpressed in a vast variety of cancers. In this review, we summarize the most recent advances in our understanding of the role of LAT1 in cancer and highlight preclinical studies and drug developments underlying the potential of LAT1 as therapeutic target.
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Ghalandari B, Asadollahi K, Shakerizadeh A, Komeili A, Riazi G, Kamrava SK, Attaran N. Microtubule network as a potential candidate for targeting by gold nanoparticle-assisted photothermal therapy. JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY B-BIOLOGY 2019; 192:131-140. [PMID: 30735954 DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2019.01.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2018] [Revised: 12/27/2018] [Accepted: 01/29/2019] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Photothermal therapy is achieving ever-increasing attention as a promising method for killing cancer cells. Although, gold nanoparticles are regarded as one of the most effective photothermal therapy agents, the mechanisms underlying their action have to be addressed. Moreover, studies have showed that gold nanoparticles induce apoptosis in treated cultures. Hence, in this study, we investigated the interaction of folic acid functionalized gold nanoparticles and gold-shelled Fe3O4 nanoparticles with microtubule and microtubule associated protein tau in order to introduce intracellular targets of these nanoparticles and provide a holistic view about the mechanism of action of gold nanoparticles used in photothermal therapy. Various spectroscopic methods were used to find gold nanoparticles interaction with Tubulin and Tau. Our results indicated that these gold nanoparticles interact with both Tau and Tubulin and their affinity increases as temperature rises. Also, the results illustrated that quenching mechanism for gold nanoparticles interaction with Tubulin and Tau was static. The hydrophobic interaction was determined as driving force for gold nanoparticles binding to Tubulin and Tau. Moreover, it was showed that both type of gold nanoparticles stabilize microtubule polymers. These results suggest Tau and Tubulin as intracellular target of gold nanoparticles and propose that microtubule network is at the heart of apoptosis mechanisms initiated by photothermal therapy.
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- Behafarid Ghalandari
- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, Applied Biophotonics Research Center, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Medical Physics Department, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), Tehran, Iran; Clinical Nanomedicine Laboratory, ENT and Head and Neck Surgery Research Center, RasoulAkram Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, Applied Biophotonics Research Center, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Clinical Nanomedicine Laboratory, ENT and Head and Neck Surgery Research Center, RasoulAkram Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, Applied Biophotonics Research Center, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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Gonzalez-Carter DA, Ong ZY, McGilvery CM, Dunlop IE, Dexter DT, Porter AE. L-DOPA functionalized, multi-branched gold nanoparticles as brain-targeted nano-vehicles. NANOMEDICINE-NANOTECHNOLOGY BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE 2019; 15:1-11. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nano.2018.08.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2018] [Revised: 08/08/2018] [Accepted: 08/19/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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