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Reilly RM, Georgiou CJ, Brown MK, Cai Z. Radiation nanomedicines for cancer treatment: a scientific journey and view of the landscape. EJNMMI Radiopharm Chem 2024; 9:37. [PMID: 38703297 PMCID: PMC11069497 DOI: 10.1186/s41181-024-00266-y] [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: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/06/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Radiation nanomedicines are nanoparticles labeled with radionuclides that emit α- or β-particles or Auger electrons for cancer treatment. We describe here our 15 years scientific journey studying locally-administered radiation nanomedicines for cancer treatment. We further present a view of the radiation nanomedicine landscape by reviewing research reported by other groups. MAIN BODY Gold nanoparticles were studied initially for radiosensitization of breast cancer to X-radiation therapy. These nanoparticles were labeled with 111In to assess their biodistribution after intratumoural vs. intravenous injection. Intravenous injection was limited by high liver and spleen uptake and low tumour uptake, while intratumoural injection provided high tumour uptake but low normal tissue uptake. Further, [111In]In-labeled gold nanoparticles modified with trastuzumab and injected iintratumourally exhibited strong tumour growth inhibition in mice with subcutaneous HER2-positive human breast cancer xenografts. In subsequent studies, strong tumour growth inhibition in mice was achieved without normal tissue toxicity in mice with human breast cancer xenografts injected intratumourally with gold nanoparticles labeled with β-particle emitting 177Lu and modified with panitumumab or trastuzumab to specifically bind EGFR or HER2, respectively. A nanoparticle depot (nanodepot) was designed to incorporate and deliver radiolabeled gold nanoparticles to tumours using brachytherapy needle insertion techniques. Treatment of mice with s.c. 4T1 murine mammary carcinoma tumours with a nanodepot incorporating [90Y]Y-labeled gold nanoparticles inserted into one tumour arrested tumour growth and caused an abscopal growth-inhibitory effect on a distant second tumour. Convection-enhanced delivery of [177Lu]Lu-AuNPs to orthotopic human glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) tumours in mice arrested tumour growth without normal tissue toxicity. Other groups have explored radiation nanomedicines for cancer treatment in preclinical animal tumour xenograft models using gold nanoparticles, liposomes, block copolymer micelles, dendrimers, carbon nanotubes, cellulose nanocrystals or iron oxide nanoparticles. These nanoparticles were labeled with radionuclides emitting Auger electrons (111In, 99mTc, 125I, 103Pd, 193mPt, 195mPt), β-particles (177Lu, 186Re, 188Re, 90Y, 198Au, 131I) or α-particles (225Ac, 213Bi, 212Pb, 211At, 223Ra). These studies employed intravenous or intratumoural injection or convection enhanced delivery. Local administration of these radiation nanomedicines was most effective and minimized normal tissue toxicity. CONCLUSIONS Radiation nanomedicines have shown great promise for treating cancer in preclinical studies. Local intratumoural administration avoids sequestration by the liver and spleen and is most effective for treating tumours, while minimizing normal tissue toxicity.
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- Raymond M Reilly
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
- Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada.
- Department of Medical Imaging, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
- Joint Department of Medical Imaging, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada.
- Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, M5S 3M2, Canada.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Chen X, Tan F, Liang R, Liao J, Yang J, Lan T, Yang Y, Liu N, Li F. A Proof-of-Concept Study on the Theranostic Potential of 177 Lu-labeled Biocompatible Covalent Polymer Nanoparticles for Cancer Targeted Radionuclide Therapy. Chemistry 2024; 30:e202303298. [PMID: 38050716 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202303298] [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: 10/09/2023] [Revised: 11/15/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 12/06/2023]
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Theranostic nanomedicine combined bioimaging and therapy probably rises more helpful and interesting opportunities for personalized medicine. In this work, 177 Lu radiolabeling and surface PEGylation of biocompatible covalent polymer nanoparticles (CPNs) have generated a new theranostic nanoformulation (177 Lu-DOTA-PEG-CPNs) for targeted diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. The in vitro anticancer investigations demonstrate that 177 Lu-DOTA-PEG-CPNs possess excellent bonding capacity with breast cancer cells (4T1), inhibiting the cell viability, leading to cell apoptosis, arresting the cell cycle, and upregulating the reactive oxygen species (ROS), which can be attributed to the good targeting ability of the nanocarrier and the strong relative biological effect of the radionuclide labelled compound. Single photon emission computed tomography/ computed tomography (SPECT/CT) imaging and in vivo biodistribution based on 177 Lu-DOTA-PEG-CPNs reveal that notable radioactivity accumulation at tumor site in murine 4T1 models with both intravenous and intratumoral administration of the prepared radiotracer. Significant tumor inhibition has been observed in mice treated with 177 Lu-DOTA-PEG-CPNs, of which the median survival was highly extended. More strikingly, 50 % of mice intratumorally injected with 177 Lu-DOTA-PEG-CPNs was cured and showed no tumor recurrence within 90 days. The outcome of this work can provide new hints for traditional nanomedicines and promote clinical translation of 177 Lu radiolabeled compounds efficiently.
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- Xijian Chen
- Key Laboratory of Radiation Physics and Technology of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology, Sichuan University, No. 29, Wang Jiang Road, Sichuan Province, Chengdu, 610064, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Radiation Physics and Technology of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology, Sichuan University, No. 29, Wang Jiang Road, Sichuan Province, Chengdu, 610064, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Radiation Physics and Technology of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology, Sichuan University, No. 29, Wang Jiang Road, Sichuan Province, Chengdu, 610064, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Radiation Physics and Technology of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology, Sichuan University, No. 29, Wang Jiang Road, Sichuan Province, Chengdu, 610064, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Radiation Physics and Technology of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology, Sichuan University, No. 29, Wang Jiang Road, Sichuan Province, Chengdu, 610064, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Radiation Physics and Technology of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology, Sichuan University, No. 29, Wang Jiang Road, Sichuan Province, Chengdu, 610064, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Radiation Physics and Technology of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology, Sichuan University, No. 29, Wang Jiang Road, Sichuan Province, Chengdu, 610064, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Radiation Physics and Technology of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology, Sichuan University, No. 29, Wang Jiang Road, Sichuan Province, Chengdu, 610064, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Radiation Physics and Technology of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology, Sichuan University, No. 29, Wang Jiang Road, Sichuan Province, Chengdu, 610064, P. R. China
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Bentivoglio V, Nayak P, Varani M, Lauri C, Signore A. Methods for Radiolabeling Nanoparticles (Part 3): Therapeutic Use. Biomolecules 2023; 13:1241. [PMID: 37627307 PMCID: PMC10452659 DOI: 10.3390/biom13081241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Revised: 08/04/2023] [Accepted: 08/05/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Following previously published systematic reviews on the diagnostic use of nanoparticles (NPs), in this manuscript, we report published methods for radiolabeling nanoparticles with therapeutic alpha-emitting, beta-emitting, or Auger's electron-emitting isotopes. After analyzing 234 papers, we found that different methods were used with the same isotope and the same type of nanoparticle. The most common type of nanoparticles used are the PLGA and PAMAM nanoparticles, and the most commonly used therapeutic isotope is 177Lu. Regarding labeling methods, the direct encapsulation of the isotope resulted in the most reliable and reproducible technique. Radiolabeled nanoparticles show promising results in metastatic breast and lung cancer, although this field of research needs more clinical studies, mainly on the comparison of nanoparticles with chemotherapy.
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- Nuclear Medicine Unit, Department of Medical-Surgical Sciences and of Translational Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy; (V.B.); (P.N.); (M.V.); (C.L.)
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Winuprasith T, Koirala P, McClements DJ, Khomein P. Emulsion Technology in Nuclear Medicine: Targeted Radionuclide Therapies, Radiosensitizers, and Imaging Agents. Int J Nanomedicine 2023; 18:4449-4470. [PMID: 37555189 PMCID: PMC10406121 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s416737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 08/10/2023] Open
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Radiopharmaceuticals serve as a major part of nuclear medicine contributing to both diagnosis and treatment of several diseases, especially cancers. Currently, most radiopharmaceuticals are based on small molecules with targeting ability. However, some concerns over their stability or non-specific interactions leading to off-target localization are among the major challenges that need to be overcome. Emulsion technology has great potential for the fabrication of carrier systems for radiopharmaceuticals. It can be used to create particles with different compositions, structures, sizes, and surface characteristics from a wide range of generally recognized as safe (GRAS) materials, which allows their functionality to be tuned for specific applications. In particular, it is possible to carry out surface modifications to introduce targeting and stealth properties, as well as to control the particle dimensions to manipulate diffusion and penetration properties. Moreover, emulsion preparation methods are usually simple, economic, robust, and scalable, which makes them suitable for medical applications. In this review, we highlight the potential of emulsion technology in nuclear medicine for developing targeted radionuclide therapies, for use as radiosensitizers, and for application in radiotracer delivery in gamma imaging techniques.
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- Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom, 73170, Thailand
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- Department of Food Science, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA, 01003, USA
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- Division of Nuclear Medicine, Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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Stanković D, Radović M, Stanković A, Mirković M, Vukadinović A, Mijović M, Milanović Z, Ognjanović M, Janković D, Antić B, Vranješ-Đurić S, Savić M, Prijović Ž. Synthesis, Characterization, and Therapeutic Efficacy of 177Lu-DMSA@SPIONs in Nanobrachytherapy of Solid Tumors. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:1943. [PMID: 37514129 PMCID: PMC10384743 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15071943] [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: 06/25/2023] [Revised: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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As an alternative to classical brachytherapy, intratumoral injection of radionuclide-labeled nanoparticles (nanobrachytherapy, NBT) has been investigated as a superior delivery method over an intravenous route for radionuclide therapy of solid tumors. We created superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) coated with meso-1,2-dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA) and radiolabeled with Lutetium-177 (177Lu), generating 177Lu-DMSA@SPIONs as a potential antitumor agent for nanobrachytherapy. Efficient radiolabeling of DMSA@SPIONS by 177Lu resulted in a stable bond with minimal leakage in vitro. After an intratumoral injection to mouse colorectal CT-26 or breast 4T1 subcutaneous tumors, the nanoparticles remained well localized at the injection site for weeks, with limited leakage. The dose of 3.70 MBq/100 µg/50 µL of 177Lu-DMSA@SPIONs applied intratumorally resulted in a high therapeutic efficacy, without signs of general toxicity. A decreased dose of 1.85 MBq/100 µg/50 µL still retained therapeutic efficacy, while an increased dose of 9.25 MBq/100 µg/50 µL did not significantly benefit the therapy. Histopathology analysis revealed that the 177Lu-DMSA@SPIONs act within a limited range around the injection site, which explains the good therapeutic efficacy achieved by a single administration of a relatively low dose without the need for increased or repeated dosing. Overall, 177Lu-DMSA@SPIONs are safe and potent agents suitable for intra-tumoral administration for localized tumor radionuclide therapy.
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- Dragana Stanković
- Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences-National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, 11001 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences-National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, 11001 Belgrade, Serbia
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- University Clinical Centre of the Republic of Srpska, 78000 Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences-National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, 11001 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences-National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, 11001 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Pathology, University of Priština in Kosovska Mitrovica, 38220 Kosovska Mitrovica, Serbia
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- Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences-National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, 11001 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences-National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, 11001 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences-National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, 11001 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences-National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, 11001 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences-National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, 11001 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences-National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, 11001 Belgrade, Serbia
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198Au-Coated Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles for Dual Magnetic Hyperthermia and Radionuclide Therapy of Hepatocellular Carcinoma. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24065282. [PMID: 36982357 PMCID: PMC10049102 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24065282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2023] [Revised: 02/28/2023] [Accepted: 03/03/2023] [Indexed: 03/12/2023] Open
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This study was performed to synthesize a radiopharmaceutical designed for multimodal hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) treatment involving radionuclide therapy and magnetic hyperthermia. To achieve this goal, the superparamagnetic iron oxide (magnetite) nanoparticles (SPIONs) were covered with a layer of radioactive gold (198Au) creating core–shell nanoparticles (SPION@Au). The synthesized SPION@Au nanoparticles exhibited superparamagnetic properties with a saturation magnetization of 50 emu/g, which is lower than reported for uncoated SPIONs (83 emu/g). Nevertheless, the SPION@Au core–shell nanoparticles showed a sufficiently high saturation magnetization value which allows them to reach a temperature of 43 °C at a magnetic field frequency of 386 kHz. The cytotoxic effect of nonradioactive and radioactive SPION@Au–polyethylene glycol (PEG) bioconjugates was carried out by treating HepG2 cells with various concentrations (1.25–100.00 µg/mL) of the compound and radioactivity in range of 1.25–20 MBq/mL. The moderate cytotoxic effect of nonradioactive SPION@Au-PEG bioconjugates on HepG2 was observed. The cytotoxic effect associated with the β− radiation emitted by 198Au was much greater and already reaches a cell survival fraction below 8% for 2.5 MBq/mL of radioactivity after 72 h. Thus, the killing of HepG2 cells in HCC therapy should be possible due to the combination of the heat-generating properties of the SPION-198Au–PEG conjugates and the radiotoxicity of the radiation emitted by 198Au.
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Ognjanović M, Jaćimović Ž, Kosović-Perutović M, Besu Žižak I, Stanojković T, Žižak Ž, Dojčinović B, Stanković DM, Antić B. Self-Heating Flower-like Nanoconstructs with Limited Incorporation of Yttrium in Maghemite: Effect of Chemical Composition on Heating Efficiency, Cytotoxicity and Genotoxicity. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:870. [PMID: 36903748 PMCID: PMC10005388 DOI: 10.3390/nano13050870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2023] [Revised: 02/21/2023] [Accepted: 02/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Partial cation substitution can significantly change the physical properties of parent compounds. By controlling the chemical composition and knowing the mutual relationship between composition and physical properties, it is possible to tailor the properties of materials to those that are superior for desired technological application. Using the polyol synthesis procedure, a series of yttrium-substituted iron oxide nanoconstructs, γ-Fe2-xYxO3 (YIONs), was prepared. It was found that Y3+ could substitute Fe3+ in the crystal structures of maghemite (γ-Fe2O3) up to a limited concentration of ~1.5% (γ-Fe1.969Y0.031O3). Analysis of TEM micrographs showed that crystallites or particles were aggregated in flower-like structures with diameters from 53.7 ± 6.2 nm to 97.3 ± 37.0 nm, depending on yttrium concentration. To be investigated for potential applications as magnetic hyperthermia agents, YIONs were tested twice: their heating efficiency was tested and their toxicity was investigated. The Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) values were in the range of 32.6 W/g to 513 W/g and significantly decreased with increased yttrium concentration in the samples. Intrinsic loss power (ILP) for γ-Fe2O3 and γ-Fe1.995Y0.005O3 were ~8-9 nH·m2/Kg, which pointed to their excellent heating efficiency. IC50 values of investigated samples against cancer (HeLa) and normal (MRC-5) cells decreased with increased yttrium concentration and were higher than ~300 μg/mL. The samples of γ-Fe2-xYxO3 did not show a genotoxic effect. The results of toxicity studies show that YIONs are suitable for further in vitro/in vivo studies toward to their potential medical applications, while results of heat generation point to their potential use in magnetic hyperthermia cancer treatment or use as self-heating systems for other technological applications such as catalysis.
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- Miloš Ognjanović
- VINČA Institute of Nuclear Sciences-National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Mike Petrovića Alasa 12-14, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Faculty of Metallurgy and Technology, University of Montenegro, Cetinjski put bb, 81000 Podgorica, Montenegro
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- Faculty of Metallurgy and Technology, University of Montenegro, Cetinjski put bb, 81000 Podgorica, Montenegro
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- Institute for Oncology and Radiology of Serbia, Pasterova 14, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Institute for Oncology and Radiology of Serbia, Pasterova 14, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Institute for Oncology and Radiology of Serbia, Pasterova 14, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Institute of Chemistry, Technology and Metallurgy, National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Njegoševa 12, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- VINČA Institute of Nuclear Sciences-National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Mike Petrovića Alasa 12-14, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
- Faculty of Chemistry, University of Belgrade, Studentski trg 12-16, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- VINČA Institute of Nuclear Sciences-National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Mike Petrovića Alasa 12-14, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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Design and preparation of proline, tryptophan and poly-l-lysine functionalized magnetic nanoparticles and their radiolabeling with 131I and 177Lu for potential theranostic use. Int J Pharm 2022; 628:122288. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2022.122288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2022] [Revised: 10/03/2022] [Accepted: 10/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Multifunctional Nanoparticles Based on Iron Oxide and Gold-198 Designed for Magnetic Hyperthermia and Radionuclide Therapy as a Potential Tool for Combined HER2-Positive Cancer Treatment. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14081680. [PMID: 36015306 PMCID: PMC9415738 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14081680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2022] [Revised: 07/28/2022] [Accepted: 08/09/2022] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Iron oxide nanoparticles are commonly used in many medical applications as they can be easily modified, have a high surface-to-volume ratio, and are biocompatible and biodegradable. This study was performed to synthesize nanoparticles designed for multimodal HER2-positive cancer treatment involving radionuclide therapy and magnetic hyperthermia. The magnetic core (Fe3O4) was coated with a gold-198 layer creating so-called core-shell nanoparticles. These were then further modified with a bifunctional PEG linker and monoclonal antibody to achieve the targeted therapy. Monoclonal antibody—trastuzumab was used to target specific breast and nipple HER2-positive cancer cells. The nanoparticles measured by transmission electron microscopy were as small as 9 nm. The bioconjugation of trastuzumab was confirmed by two separate methods: thermogravimetric analysis and iodine-131 labeling. Synthesized nanoparticles showed that they are good heat mediators in an alternating magnetic field and exhibit great specific binding and internalization capabilities towards the SKOV-3 (HER2 positive) cancer cell line. Radioactive nanoparticles also exhibit capabilities regarding spheroid degradation without and with the application of magnetic hyperthermia with a greater impact in the case of the latter. Designed radiobioconjugate shows great promise and has great potential for in vivo studies regarding magnetic hyperthermia and radionuclide combined therapy.
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Karageorgou MA, Rapsomanikis AN, Mirković M, Vranješ-Ðurić S, Stiliaris E, Bouziotis P, Stamopoulos D. 99mTc-Labeled Iron Oxide Nanoparticles as Dual-Modality Contrast Agent: A Preliminary Study from Synthesis to Magnetic Resonance and Gamma-Camera Imaging in Mice Models. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:2728. [PMID: 35957159 PMCID: PMC9370270 DOI: 10.3390/nano12152728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2022] [Revised: 08/01/2022] [Accepted: 08/03/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The combination of two imaging modalities in a single agent has received increasing attention during the last few years, since its synergistic action guarantees both accurate and timely diagnosis. For this reason, dual-modality contrast agents (DMCAs), such as radiolabeled iron oxide (namely Fe3O4) nanoparticles, constitute a powerful tool in diagnostic applications. In this respect, here we focus on the synthesis of a potential single photon emission computed tomography/magnetic resonance imaging (SPECT/MRI) DMCA, which consists of Fe3O4 nanoparticles, surface functionalized with 2,3-dicarboxypropane-1,1-diphosphonic acid (DPD) and radiolabeled with 99mTc, [99mTc]Tc-DPD-Fe3O4. The in vitro stability results showed that this DMCA is highly stable after 24 h of incubation in phosphate buffer saline (~92.3% intact), while it is adequately stable after 24 h of incubation with human serum (~67.3% intact). Subsequently, [99mTc]Tc-DPD-Fe3O4 DMCA was evaluated in vivo in mice models through standard biodistribution studies, MR imaging and gamma-camera imaging. All techniques provided consistent results, clearly evidencing noticeable liver uptake. Our work documents that [99mTc]Tc-DPD-Fe3O4 has all the necessary characteristics to be a potential DMCA.
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- Maria-Argyro Karageorgou
- Institute of Nuclear & Radiological Sciences & Technology, Energy & Safety, National Center for Scientific Research “Demokritos”, 15341 Athens, Greece
- Department of Physics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 15784 Athens, Greece
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- Laboratory for Radioisotopes, “Vinča” Institute of Nuclear Sciences, University of Belgrade, P.O. Box 522, 11001 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Laboratory for Radioisotopes, “Vinča” Institute of Nuclear Sciences, University of Belgrade, P.O. Box 522, 11001 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Physics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 15784 Athens, Greece
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- Institute of Nuclear & Radiological Sciences & Technology, Energy & Safety, National Center for Scientific Research “Demokritos”, 15341 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Physics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 15784 Athens, Greece
- Institute of Nanoscience & Nanotechnology, National Center for Scientific Research “Demokritos”, 15341 Athens, Greece
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Preparation and in vivo imaging of a novel potential αvβ3 targeting PET/MRI dual-modal imaging agent. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s10967-022-08431-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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Tuning magnetic heating efficiency of colloidal dispersions of iron oxide nano-clusters by varying the surfactant concentration during solvothermal synthesis. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2022.119444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Salvanou EA, Kolokithas-Ntoukas A, Liolios C, Xanthopoulos S, Paravatou-Petsotas M, Tsoukalas C, Avgoustakis K, Bouziotis P. Preliminary Evaluation of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles Radiolabeled with 68Ga and 177Lu as Potential Theranostic Agents. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12142490. [PMID: 35889715 PMCID: PMC9321329 DOI: 10.3390/nano12142490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2022] [Revised: 07/09/2022] [Accepted: 07/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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Theranostic radioisotope pairs such as Gallium-68 (68Ga) for Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and Lutetium-177 (177Lu) for radioisotopic therapy, in conjunction with nanoparticles (NPs), are an emerging field in the treatment of cancer. The present work aims to demonstrate the ability of condensed colloidal nanocrystal clusters (co-CNCs) comprised of iron oxide nanoparticles, coated with alginic acid (MA) and stabilized by a layer of polyethylene glycol (MAPEG) to be directly radiolabeled with 68Ga and its therapeutic analog 177Lu. 68Ga/177Lu- MA and MAPEG were investigated for their in vitro stability. The biocompatibility of the non-radiolabeled nanoparticles, as well as the cytotoxicity of MA, MAPEG, and [177Lu]Lu-MAPEG were assessed on 4T1 cells. Finally, the ex vivo biodistribution of the 68Ga-labeled NPs as well as [177Lu]Lu-MAPEG was investigated in normal mice. Radiolabeling with both radioisotopes took place via a simple and direct labelling method without further purification. Hemocompatibility was verified for both NPs, while MTT studies demonstrated the non-cytotoxic profile of the nanocarriers and the dose-dependent toxicity for [177Lu]Lu-MAPEG. The radiolabeled nanoparticles mainly accumulated in RES organs. Based on our preliminary results, we conclude that MAPEG could be further investigated as a theranostic agent for PET diagnosis and therapy of cancer.
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- Evangelia-Alexandra Salvanou
- Institute of Nuclear & Radiological Sciences & Technology, Energy & Safety, National Center for Scientific Research “Demokritos”, 15341 Athens, Greece; (E.-A.S.); (C.L.); (S.X.); (M.P.-P.); (C.T.)
- Department of Pharmacy, School of Health Sciences, University of Patras, 26504 Patras, Greece; (A.K.-N.); (K.A.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Health Sciences, University of Patras, 26504 Patras, Greece; (A.K.-N.); (K.A.)
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- Institute of Nuclear & Radiological Sciences & Technology, Energy & Safety, National Center for Scientific Research “Demokritos”, 15341 Athens, Greece; (E.-A.S.); (C.L.); (S.X.); (M.P.-P.); (C.T.)
- Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry, Section of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Department of Pharmacy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimiopolis-Zografou, 15771 Athens, Greece
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- Institute of Nuclear & Radiological Sciences & Technology, Energy & Safety, National Center for Scientific Research “Demokritos”, 15341 Athens, Greece; (E.-A.S.); (C.L.); (S.X.); (M.P.-P.); (C.T.)
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- Institute of Nuclear & Radiological Sciences & Technology, Energy & Safety, National Center for Scientific Research “Demokritos”, 15341 Athens, Greece; (E.-A.S.); (C.L.); (S.X.); (M.P.-P.); (C.T.)
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- Institute of Nuclear & Radiological Sciences & Technology, Energy & Safety, National Center for Scientific Research “Demokritos”, 15341 Athens, Greece; (E.-A.S.); (C.L.); (S.X.); (M.P.-P.); (C.T.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Health Sciences, University of Patras, 26504 Patras, Greece; (A.K.-N.); (K.A.)
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- Institute of Nuclear & Radiological Sciences & Technology, Energy & Safety, National Center for Scientific Research “Demokritos”, 15341 Athens, Greece; (E.-A.S.); (C.L.); (S.X.); (M.P.-P.); (C.T.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +30-2106503687
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Vukadinović A, Milanović Z, Ognjanović M, Janković D, Radović M, Mirković M, Karageorgou MA, Bouziotis P, Erić S, Vranješ-Đurić S, Antić B, Prijović Ž. 90Y-CA/SPIONs for dual magnetic hyperthermia-radionuclide nanobrachytherapy of solid tumours. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2022; 33:405102. [PMID: 35728572 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ac7ac0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2022] [Accepted: 06/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Radiolabelled superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) are a promising nanomaterial for the development of dual radiation/hyperthermia cancer therapy. To that purpose, flower-shaped SPIONs with an exceptional heating capability were synthesised and coated with citrate, dextran or (3-aminopropyl)triethoxysilane. Both non-coated and coated SPIONs were nontoxic to CT-26 mouse colon cancer cells up to 1.0 mg ml-1in vitro. In an oscillating magnetic field, citrate-coated SPIONs (CA/SPIONs) displayed the highest heating rate (SAR ∼ 253 W g-1) and the strongest hyperthermia effects against CT-26 cells. Labelling of the CA/SPIONs by the90Y radionuclide, emitting β-radiation with an average/maximum energy of 0.94/2.23 MeV, and deep tissue penetration generated90Y-CA/SPIONs intended for the therapy of solid tumours. However, intravenous injection of90Y-CA/SPIONs in CT-26 xenograft-bearing mice resulted in low tumour accumulation. On the contrary, intratumoural injection resulted in long-term retention at the injection site. A single intratumoural injection of 0.25 mg CA/SPIONs followed by 30-min courses of magnetic hyperthermia for four consecutive days caused a moderate antitumour effect against CT-26 and 4T1 mouse tumour xenografts. Intratumoural application of 1.85 MBq/0.25 mg90Y-CA/SPIONs, alone or combined with hyperthermia, caused a significant (P ≤ 0.01) antitumour effect without signs of systemic toxicity. The results confirm the suitability of90Y-CA/SPIONs for monotherapy or dual magnetic hyperthermia-radionuclide nanobrachytherapy (NBT) of solid tumours.
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- Aleksandar Vukadinović
- Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences - National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, 11001 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences - National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, 11001 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences - National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, 11001 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences - National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, 11001 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences - National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, 11001 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences - National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, 11001 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Physics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Zografou Panepistimioupolis, GR-15784 Athens, Greece
- Institute of Nuclear & Radiological Sciences & Technology, Energy & Safety, National Center for Scientific Research 'Demokritos', Aghia Paraskevi, 15341 Athens, Greece
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- Institute of Nuclear & Radiological Sciences & Technology, Energy & Safety, National Center for Scientific Research 'Demokritos', Aghia Paraskevi, 15341 Athens, Greece
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade, 11001 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences - National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, 11001 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences - National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, 11001 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences - National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, 11001 Belgrade, Serbia
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Theranostic Radiolabeled Nanomaterials for Molecular Imaging and potential Immunomodulation Effects. J Med Biol Eng 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s40846-022-00715-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Singh R, Sharma A, Saji J, Umapathi A, Kumar S, Daima HK. Smart nanomaterials for cancer diagnosis and treatment. NANO CONVERGENCE 2022; 9:21. [PMID: 35569081 PMCID: PMC9108129 DOI: 10.1186/s40580-022-00313-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Accepted: 04/26/2022] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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Innovations in nanomedicine has guided the improved outcomes for cancer diagnosis and therapy. However, frequent use of nanomaterials remains challenging due to specific limitations like non-targeted distribution causing low signal-to-noise ratio for diagnostics, complex fabrication, reduced-biocompatibility, decreased photostability, and systemic toxicity of nanomaterials within the body. Thus, better nanomaterial-systems with controlled physicochemical and biological properties, form the need of the hour. In this context, smart nanomaterials serve as promising solution, as they can be activated under specific exogenous or endogenous stimuli such as pH, temperature, enzymes, or a particular biological molecule. The properties of smart nanomaterials make them ideal candidates for various applications like biosensors, controlled drug release, and treatment of various diseases. Recently, smart nanomaterial-based cancer theranostic approaches have been developed, and they are displaying better selectivity and sensitivity with reduced side-effects in comparison to conventional methods. In cancer therapy, the smart nanomaterials-system only activates in response to tumor microenvironment (TME) and remains in deactivated state in normal cells, which further reduces the side-effects and systemic toxicities. Thus, the present review aims to describe the stimulus-based classification of smart nanomaterials, tumor microenvironment-responsive behaviour, and their up-to-date applications in cancer theranostics. Besides, present review addresses the development of various smart nanomaterials and their advantages for diagnosing and treating cancer. Here, we also discuss about the drug targeting and sustained drug release from nanocarriers, and different types of nanomaterials which have been engineered for this intent. Additionally, the present challenges and prospects of nanomaterials in effective cancer diagnosis and therapeutics have been discussed.
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- Ragini Singh
- College of Agronomy, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, 252059, Shandong, China.
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- Amity Center for Nanobiotechnology and Nanomedicine (ACNN), Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Rajasthan, Jaipur, 303002, Rajasthan, India
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- Amity Center for Nanobiotechnology and Nanomedicine (ACNN), Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Rajasthan, Jaipur, 303002, Rajasthan, India
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- Amity Center for Nanobiotechnology and Nanomedicine (ACNN), Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Rajasthan, Jaipur, 303002, Rajasthan, India
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Optical Communication Science and Technology, School of Physics Science and Information Technology, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, 252059, Shandong, China
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- Amity Center for Nanobiotechnology and Nanomedicine (ACNN), Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Rajasthan, Jaipur, 303002, Rajasthan, India.
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Pijeira MSO, Viltres H, Kozempel J, Sakmár M, Vlk M, İlem-Özdemir D, Ekinci M, Srinivasan S, Rajabzadeh AR, Ricci-Junior E, Alencar LMR, Al Qahtani M, Santos-Oliveira R. Radiolabeled nanomaterials for biomedical applications: radiopharmacy in the era of nanotechnology. EJNMMI Radiopharm Chem 2022; 7:8. [PMID: 35467307 PMCID: PMC9038981 DOI: 10.1186/s41181-022-00161-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2021] [Accepted: 04/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Recent advances in nanotechnology have offered new hope for cancer detection, prevention, and treatment. Nanomedicine, a term for the application of nanotechnology in medical and health fields, uses nanoparticles for several applications such as imaging, diagnostic, targeted cancer therapy, drug and gene delivery, tissue engineering, and theranostics. RESULTS Here, we overview the current state-of-the-art of radiolabeled nanoparticles for molecular imaging and radionuclide therapy. Nanostructured radiopharmaceuticals of technetium-99m, copper-64, lutetium-177, and radium-223 are discussed within the scope of this review article. CONCLUSION Nanoradiopharmaceuticals may lead to better development of theranostics inspired by ingenious delivery and imaging systems. Cancer nano-theranostics have the potential to lead the way to more specific and individualized cancer treatment.
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- Martha Sahylí Ortega Pijeira
- Laboratory of Nanoradiopharmaceuticals and Synthesis of Novel Radiopharmaceuticals, Nuclear Engineering Institute, Brazilian Nuclear Energy Commission, Rua Helio de Almeida, 75, Ilha Do Fundão, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 21941906, Brazil
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- School of Engineering Practice and Technology, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8S 4L8, Canada
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- Department of Nuclear Chemistry, Faculty of Nuclear Sciences and Physical Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, Břehová 7, 11519, Prague 1, Czech Republic
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- Department of Nuclear Chemistry, Faculty of Nuclear Sciences and Physical Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, Břehová 7, 11519, Prague 1, Czech Republic
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- Department of Nuclear Chemistry, Faculty of Nuclear Sciences and Physical Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, Břehová 7, 11519, Prague 1, Czech Republic
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- Department of Radiopharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ege University, 35040, Bornova, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Radiopharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ege University, 35040, Bornova, Izmir, Turkey
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- School of Engineering Practice and Technology, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8S 4L8, Canada
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- School of Engineering Practice and Technology, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8S 4L8, Canada
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- School of Pharmacy, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, 21940000, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Biophysics and Nanosystems, Department of Physics, Federal University of Maranhão, Campus Bacanga, São Luís, Maranhão, 65080-805, Brazil
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- Cyclotron and Radiopharmaceuticals Department, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre, Riyadh, 11211, Saudi Arabia
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- Laboratory of Nanoradiopharmaceuticals and Synthesis of Novel Radiopharmaceuticals, Nuclear Engineering Institute, Brazilian Nuclear Energy Commission, Rua Helio de Almeida, 75, Ilha Do Fundão, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 21941906, Brazil.
- Laboratory of Radiopharmacy and Nanoradiopharmaceuticals, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, 23070200, Brazil.
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Bertuit E, Benassai E, Mériguet G, Greneche JM, Baptiste B, Neveu S, Wilhelm C, Abou-Hassan A. Structure-Property-Function Relationships of Iron Oxide Multicore Nanoflowers in Magnetic Hyperthermia and Photothermia. ACS NANO 2022; 16:271-284. [PMID: 34963049 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.1c06212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Magnetite and maghemite multicore nanoflowers (NFs) synthesized using the modified polyol-mediated routes are to date among the most effective nanoheaters in magnetic hyperthermia (MHT). Recently, magnetite NFs have also shown high photothermal (PT) performances in the most desired second near-infrared (NIR-II) biological window, making them attractive in the field of nanoparticle-activated thermal therapies. However, what makes magnetic NFs efficient heating agents in both modalities still remains an open question. In this work, we investigate the role of many parameters of the polyol synthesis on the final NFs' size, shape, chemical composition, number of cores, and crystallinity. These nanofeatures are later correlated to the magnetic, optical, and electronic properties of the NFs as well as their collective macroscopic thermal properties in MHT and PT to find relationships between their structure, properties, and function. We evidence the critical role of iron(III) and heating ramps on the elaboration of well-defined NFs with a high number of multicores. While MHT efficiency is found to be proportional to the average number of magnetic cores within the assemblies, the optical responses of the NFs and their collective photothermal properties depend directly on the mean volume of the NFs (as supported by optical cross sections numerical simulations) and strongly on the structural disorder in the NFs, rather than the stoichiometry. The concentration of defects in the nanostructures, evaluated by photoluminescence and Urbach energy (EU), evidence a switch in the optical behavior for a limit value of EU = 0.4 eV where a discontinuous transition from high to poor PT efficiency is also observed.
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- Enzo Bertuit
- Sorbonne Université, CNRS, PHysico-chimie des Électrolytes et Nanosystèmes InterfaciauX (PHENIX), F-75005 Paris, France
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- Sorbonne Université, CNRS, PHysico-chimie des Électrolytes et Nanosystèmes InterfaciauX (PHENIX), F-75005 Paris, France
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- Sorbonne Université, CNRS, PHysico-chimie des Électrolytes et Nanosystèmes InterfaciauX (PHENIX), F-75005 Paris, France
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- Université du Maine, UMR CNRS 6283, Institut des Molécules et Matériaux du Mans (IMMM), Avenue Olivier Messiaen, 72085 Le Mans Cedex 9, France
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- Sorbonne Université, UMR 7590 CNRS - Sorbonne Université - IRD-MNHN, Institut de Minéralogie, de Physique des Matériaux et de Cosmochimie (IMPMC), Case 115, 4 Place Jussieu, 75252 Paris Cedex 5, France
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- Sorbonne Université, CNRS, PHysico-chimie des Électrolytes et Nanosystèmes InterfaciauX (PHENIX), F-75005 Paris, France
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- PSL Research University - Sorbonne Université - CNRS, UMR168, Laboratoire PhysicoChimie Curie, Institut Curie, 75005 Paris, France
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- Sorbonne Université, CNRS, PHysico-chimie des Électrolytes et Nanosystèmes InterfaciauX (PHENIX), F-75005 Paris, France
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High Temperature Continuous Flow Syntheses of Iron Oxide Nanoflowers Using the Polyol Route in a Multi-Parametric Millifluidic Device. NANOMATERIALS 2021; 12:nano12010119. [PMID: 35010070 PMCID: PMC8746638 DOI: 10.3390/nano12010119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2021] [Revised: 12/17/2021] [Accepted: 12/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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One of the most versatile routes for the elaboration of nanomaterials in materials science, including the synthesis of magnetic iron oxide nanoclusters, is the high-temperature polyol process. However, despite its versatility, this process still lacks reproducibility and scale-up, in addition to the low yield obtained in final materials. In this work, we demonstrate a home-made multiparametric continuous flow millifluidic system that can operate at high temperatures (up to 400 °C). After optimization, we validate its potential for the production of nanomaterials using the polyol route at 220 °C by elaborating ferrite iron oxide nanoclusters called nanoflowers (CoFe2O4, Fe3O4, MnFe2O4) with well-controlled nanostructure and composition, which are highly demanded due to their physical properties. Moreover, we demonstrate that by using such a continuous process, the chemical yield and reproducibility of the nanoflower synthesis are strongly improved as well as the possibility to produce these nanomaterials on a large scale with quantities up to 45 g per day.
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Żuk M, Gawęda W, Majkowska-Pilip A, Osial M, Wolski M, Bilewicz A, Krysiński P. Hybrid Radiobioconjugated Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide-Based Nanoparticles for Multimodal Cancer Therapy. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:1843. [PMID: 34834258 PMCID: PMC8619896 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13111843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2021] [Revised: 10/27/2021] [Accepted: 10/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) are widely used for biomedical applications for their outstanding properties such as facile functionalization and doping with different metals, high surface-to-volume ratio, superparamagnetism, and biocompatibility. This study was designed to synthesize and investigate multifunctional nanoparticle conjugate to act as both a magnetic agent, anticancer immunological drug, and radiopharmaceutic for anticancer therapy. The carrier, 166Ho doped iron oxide, was coated with an Au layer, creating core-shell nanoparticles ([166Ho] Fe3O4@Au. These nanoparticles were subsequently modified with monoclonal antibody trastuzumab (Tmab) to target HER2+ receptors. We describe the radiobioconjugate preparation involving doping of a radioactive agent and attachment of the organic linker and drug to the SPIONs' surface. The size of the SPIONs coated with an Au shell measured by transmission electron microscopy was about 15 nm. The bioconjugation of trastuzumab onto SPIONs was confirmed by thermogravimetric analysis, and the amount of two molecules per one nanoparticle was estimated with the use of radioiodinated [131I]Tmab. The synthesized bioconjugates showed that they are efficient heat mediators and also exhibit a cytotoxic effect toward SKOV-3 ovarian cancer cells expressing HER2 receptors. Prepared radiobioconjugates reveal the high potential for in vivo application of the proposed multimodal hybrid system, combined with magnetic hyperthermia and immunotherapy against cancer tissues.
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- Michał Żuk
- Faculty of Chemistry, University of Warsaw, Pasteura 1 Str., 02-093 Warsaw, Poland; (M.Ż.); (M.O.)
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- Institute of Nuclear Chemistry and Technology, Dorodna 16 Str., 03-195 Warsaw, Poland; (W.G.); (A.M.-P.)
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- Institute of Nuclear Chemistry and Technology, Dorodna 16 Str., 03-195 Warsaw, Poland; (W.G.); (A.M.-P.)
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- Faculty of Chemistry, University of Warsaw, Pasteura 1 Str., 02-093 Warsaw, Poland; (M.Ż.); (M.O.)
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- Centre for Radiotherapy Amethyst, Lubańska 11-12, 59-900 Zgorzelec, Poland;
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- Institute of Nuclear Chemistry and Technology, Dorodna 16 Str., 03-195 Warsaw, Poland; (W.G.); (A.M.-P.)
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- Faculty of Chemistry, University of Warsaw, Pasteura 1 Str., 02-093 Warsaw, Poland; (M.Ż.); (M.O.)
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Transmittance Measurements in Non-alternating Magnetic Field as Reliable Method for Determining of Heating Properties of Phosphate and Phosphonate Coated Fe3O4 Magnetic Nanoparticles. J Inorg Organomet Polym Mater 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s10904-021-02059-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Combined use of peptide receptor radionuclide therapy and metronomic chemotherapy in neuroendocrine tumors: a possible choice driven by nuclear medicine molecular imaging. Eur J Nucl Med Mol Imaging 2021; 48:3041-3042. [PMID: 33851244 DOI: 10.1007/s00259-021-05330-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Zheng B, Wu Q, Jiang Y, Hou M, Zhang P, Liu M, Zhang L, Li B, Zhang C. One-pot synthesis of 68Ga-doped ultrasmall gold nanoclusters for PET/CT imaging of tumors. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2021; 128:112291. [PMID: 34474842 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2021.112291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2021] [Revised: 06/19/2021] [Accepted: 06/28/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Gold nanoclusters (AuNCs) have attracted much attention for tumor theranostics in recent years because of their ability of renal clearance and to escape the reticuloendothelial system (RES) sequestration. In this study, we presented a novel method to synthesize 68Ga-doped (labeled) AuNCs by simultaneous reduction of 68GaCl3 and HAuCl4 by glutathione. As synthesized 68Ga-doped, glutathione-coated AuNCs (68Ga-GSH@AuNCs) were ultrasmall in size (<2 nm), highly stable under physiological conditions and renally clearable, and had high efficiency for tumor targeting. To demonstrate the universality of this 68Ga labeling method and further enhance tumor targeting efficiency, arginine-glycine-aspartate (RGD)-containing peptide was introduced as co-reductant to synthesize RGD peptide and glutathione co-coated, 68Ga-labeled AuNCs (68Ga-RGD-GSH@AuNCs). Introduction of RGD peptide did not interfere the synthesis process but significantly enhanced the tumor targeting efficiency of the AuNCs. Our study demonstrated that it was feasible to label AuNCs with gallium-68 by direct reduction of the radioisotope and HAuCl4 with reductant peptides, holding a great potential for clinical translation for PET/CT detection of tumors.
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- Benchao Zheng
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Rui Jin Hospital, School of Biomedical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200030, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Rui Jin Hospital, School of Biomedical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200030, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Rui Jin Hospital, School of Biomedical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200030, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Rui Jin Hospital, School of Biomedical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200030, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Rui Jin Hospital, School of Biomedical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200030, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Rui Jin Hospital, School of Biomedical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200030, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Rui Jin Hospital, School of Biomedical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200030, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Rui Jin Hospital, School of Biomedical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200030, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Rui Jin Hospital, School of Biomedical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200030, China.
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Papadopoulou S, Kolokithas-Ntoukas A, Salvanou EA, Gaitanis A, Xanthopoulos S, Avgoustakis K, Gazouli M, Paravatou-Petsotas M, Tsoukalas C, Bakandritsos A, Bouziotis P. Chelator-Free/Chelator-Mediated Radiolabeling of Colloidally Stabilized Iron Oxide Nanoparticles for Biomedical Imaging. NANOMATERIALS 2021; 11:nano11071677. [PMID: 34202370 PMCID: PMC8307582 DOI: 10.3390/nano11071677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2021] [Revised: 06/22/2021] [Accepted: 06/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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The aim of this study was to develop a bioimaging probe based on magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (MIONs) surface functionalized with the copolymer (p(MAA-g-EGMA)), which were radiolabeled with the positron emitter Gallium-68. The synthesis of the hybrid MIONs was realized by hydrolytic condensation of a single ferrous precursor in the presence of the copolymer. The synthesized MagP MIONs displayed an average Dh of 87 nm, suitable for passive targeting of cancerous tissues through the enhanced permeation and retention (EPR) effect after intravenous administration, while their particularly high magnetic content ascribes strong magnetic properties to the colloids. Two different approaches were explored to develop MIONs radiolabeled with 68Ga: the chelator-mediated approach, where the chelating agent NODAGA-NHS was conjugated onto the MIONs (MagP-NODAGA) to form a chelate complex with 68Ga, and the chelator-free approach, where 68Ga was directly incorporated onto the MIONs (MagP). Both groups of NPs showed highly efficient radiolabeling with 68Ga, forming constructs which were stable with time, and in the presence of PBS and human serum. Ex vivo biodistribution studies of [68Ga]Ga- MIONs showed high accumulation in the mononuclear phagocyte system (MPS) organs and satisfactory blood retention with time. In vivo PET imaging with [68Ga]Ga-MagP MIONs was in accordance with the ex vivo biodistribution results. Finally, the MIONs showed low toxicity against 4T1 breast cancer cells. These detailed studies established that [68Ga]Ga- MIONs exhibit potential for application as tracers for early cancer detection.
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- Sofia Papadopoulou
- Institute of Nuclear & Radiological Sciences & Technology, Energy & Safety, National Center for Scientific Research “Demokritos”, 15341 Athens, Greece; (S.P.); (E.-A.S.); (S.X.); (M.P.-P.); (C.T.)
- Radioanalytics-Environmental Radioactivity, Radiochemistry & Radiobiology Research Laboratories SMPC, 20131 Corinth, Greece
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Health Sciences, University of Patras, 26504 Patras, Greece; (A.K.-N.); (K.A.)
- Department of Materials Science, School of Natural Sciences, University of Patras, 26504 Patras, Greece
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- Institute of Nuclear & Radiological Sciences & Technology, Energy & Safety, National Center for Scientific Research “Demokritos”, 15341 Athens, Greece; (S.P.); (E.-A.S.); (S.X.); (M.P.-P.); (C.T.)
- Department of Pharmacy, School of Health Sciences, University of Patras, 26504 Patras, Greece; (A.K.-N.); (K.A.)
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- Biomedical Research Foundation of the Academy of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece;
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- Institute of Nuclear & Radiological Sciences & Technology, Energy & Safety, National Center for Scientific Research “Demokritos”, 15341 Athens, Greece; (S.P.); (E.-A.S.); (S.X.); (M.P.-P.); (C.T.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Health Sciences, University of Patras, 26504 Patras, Greece; (A.K.-N.); (K.A.)
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Laboratory of Biology, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece;
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- Institute of Nuclear & Radiological Sciences & Technology, Energy & Safety, National Center for Scientific Research “Demokritos”, 15341 Athens, Greece; (S.P.); (E.-A.S.); (S.X.); (M.P.-P.); (C.T.)
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- Institute of Nuclear & Radiological Sciences & Technology, Energy & Safety, National Center for Scientific Research “Demokritos”, 15341 Athens, Greece; (S.P.); (E.-A.S.); (S.X.); (M.P.-P.); (C.T.)
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- Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Czech Advanced Technology and Research Institute, Palacký University, 77900 Olomouc, Czech Republic;
- Nanotechnology Centre, Centre of Energy and Environmental Technologies, VŠB–Technical University of Ostrava, 17. listopadu 2172/15, 708 00 Ostrava-Poruba, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Nuclear & Radiological Sciences & Technology, Energy & Safety, National Center for Scientific Research “Demokritos”, 15341 Athens, Greece; (S.P.); (E.-A.S.); (S.X.); (M.P.-P.); (C.T.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +30-2106503687
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Lak A, Disch S, Bender P. Embracing Defects and Disorder in Magnetic Nanoparticles. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2021; 8:2002682. [PMID: 33854879 PMCID: PMC8025001 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202002682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2020] [Revised: 10/30/2020] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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Iron oxide nanoparticles have tremendous scientific and technological potential in a broad range of technologies, from energy applications to biomedicine. To improve their performance, single-crystalline and defect-free nanoparticles have thus far been aspired. However, in several recent studies, defect-rich nanoparticles outperform their defect-free counterparts in magnetic hyperthermia and magnetic particle imaging (MPI). Here, an overview on the state-of-the-art of design and characterization of defects and resulting spin disorder in magnetic nanoparticles is presented with a focus on iron oxide nanoparticles. The beneficial impact of defects and disorder on intracellular magnetic hyperthermia performance of magnetic nanoparticles for drug delivery and cancer therapy is emphasized. Defect-engineering in iron oxide nanoparticles emerges to become an alternative approach to tailor their magnetic properties for biomedicine, as it is already common practice in established systems such as semiconductors and emerging fields including perovskite solar cells. Finally, perspectives and thoughts are given on how to deliberately induce defects in iron oxide nanoparticles and their potential implications for magnetic tracers to monitor cell therapy and immunotherapy by MPI.
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- Aidin Lak
- Department of Physics and Center for NanoScienceLMU MunichAmalienstr. 54Munich80799Germany
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- Department für ChemieUniversität zu KölnGreinstraße 4‐6Köln50939Germany
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- Department of Physics and Materials ScienceUniversity of Luxembourg162A avenue de la FaÏencerieLuxembourgL‐1511Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
- Present address:
Heinz Maier‐Leibnitz Zentrum (MLZ)Technische Universität MünchenD‐85748GarchingGermany
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Longo R, Gorrasi G, Guadagno L. Electromagnetically Stimuli-Responsive Nanoparticles-Based Systems for Biomedical Applications: Recent Advances and Future Perspectives. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 11:848. [PMID: 33810343 PMCID: PMC8065448 DOI: 10.3390/nano11040848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2021] [Revised: 03/18/2021] [Accepted: 03/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Nanoparticles (NPs) in the biomedical field are known for many decades as carriers for drugs that are used to overcome biological barriers and reduce drug doses to be administrated. Some types of NPs can interact with external stimuli, such as electromagnetic radiations, promoting interesting effects (e.g., hyperthermia) or even modifying the interactions between electromagnetic field and the biological system (e.g., electroporation). For these reasons, at present these nanomaterial applications are intensively studied, especially for drugs that manifest relevant side effects, for which it is necessary to find alternatives in order to reduce the effective dose. In this review, the main electromagnetic-induced effects are deeply analyzed, with a particular focus on the activation of hyperthermia and electroporation phenomena, showing the enhanced biological performance resulting from an engineered/tailored design of the nanoparticle characteristics. Moreover, the possibility of integrating these nanofillers in polymeric matrices (e.g., electrospun membranes) is described and discussed in light of promising applications resulting from new transdermal drug delivery systems with controllable morphology and release kinetics controlled by a suitable stimulation of the interacting systems (nanofiller and interacting cells).
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- Raffaele Longo
- Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II, 132, 84084 Salerno, Italy;
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II, 132, 84084 Salerno, Italy;
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Bioevaluation of glucose-modified liposomes as a potential drug delivery system for cancer treatment using 177-Lu radiotracking. J Control Release 2021; 332:301-311. [PMID: 33675880 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2021.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2020] [Revised: 03/01/2021] [Accepted: 03/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Liposomes are promising drug's delivery systems due to decreased toxicity of the liposome-encapsulated drug, but wider clinical application requires their more efficient tumor targeting with uptake, controlled drug release and higher shelf life. The unique metabolic characteristics of cancer cells based on higher demand for energy and therefore increased glucose utilization were exploited in the design of glucose modified liposomes (GML) with the aim to provide increased tumor targeting via glucose transporters and increased ability of drug delivery into tumor cells. Tumor accumulating potential of GML and non-glucose liposomes (NGL) were investigated on CT26 and LS174T tumor-bearing mice by simple and reliable radiotracer method using 177Lu as radioactive marker. Both liposomes, GML and NGL were radiolabeled in high radiolabeling yield, showing high in vitro stability in biological media, as the main prerequisite for the biodistribution studies. Tumors displayed significantly better accumulation of 177Lu-GML with the maximum uptake 6 h post-injection (5.8 ± 0.2%/g in LS174T tumor and 5.1 ± 0.5%/g in CT26 tumor), compared to negligible uptake of 177Lu-NGL (0.6 ± 0.1%/g in LS174T tumor and 0.9 ± 0.2%/g in CT26 tumor). Results of comparative biodistribution studies of 177Lu-NGL and 177Lu-GML indicate that increased accumulation of GML is enabled by glucose transporters and subsequent endocytosis, resulting in their prolonged retention in tumor tissues (up to 72 h). Direct radiolabeling of liposomes with 177Lu may be used not only for biodistribution studies using radiotracking, but also for cancer treatment.
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Pellico J, Gawne PJ, T M de Rosales R. Radiolabelling of nanomaterials for medical imaging and therapy. Chem Soc Rev 2021; 50:3355-3423. [PMID: 33491714 DOI: 10.1039/d0cs00384k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 111] [Impact Index Per Article: 37.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Nanomaterials offer unique physical, chemical and biological properties of interest for medical imaging and therapy. Over the last two decades, there has been an increasing effort to translate nanomaterial-based medicinal products (so-called nanomedicines) into clinical practice and, although multiple nanoparticle-based formulations are clinically available, there is still a disparity between the number of pre-clinical products and those that reach clinical approval. To facilitate the efficient clinical translation of nanomedicinal-drugs, it is important to study their whole-body biodistribution and pharmacokinetics from the early stages of their development. Integrating this knowledge with that of their therapeutic profile and/or toxicity should provide a powerful combination to efficiently inform nanomedicine trials and allow early selection of the most promising candidates. In this context, radiolabelling nanomaterials allows whole-body and non-invasive in vivo tracking by the sensitive clinical imaging techniques positron emission tomography (PET), and single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT). Furthermore, certain radionuclides with specific nuclear emissions can elicit therapeutic effects by themselves, leading to radionuclide-based therapy. To ensure robust information during the development of nanomaterials for PET/SPECT imaging and/or radionuclide therapy, selection of the most appropriate radiolabelling method and knowledge of its limitations are critical. Different radiolabelling strategies are available depending on the type of material, the radionuclide and/or the final application. In this review we describe the different radiolabelling strategies currently available, with a critical vision over their advantages and disadvantages. The final aim is to review the most relevant and up-to-date knowledge available in this field, and support the efficient clinical translation of future nanomedicinal products for in vivo imaging and/or therapy.
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- Juan Pellico
- School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences, King's College London, St. Thomas' Hospital, London SE1 7EH, UK.
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Rodrigues HF, Capistrano G, Bakuzis AF. In vivo magnetic nanoparticle hyperthermia: a review on preclinical studies, low-field nano-heaters, noninvasive thermometry and computer simulations for treatment planning. Int J Hyperthermia 2021; 37:76-99. [PMID: 33426989 DOI: 10.1080/02656736.2020.1800831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Magnetic nanoparticle hyperthermia (MNH) is a promising nanotechnology-based cancer thermal therapy that has been approved for clinical use, together with radiation therapy, for treating brain tumors. Almost ten years after approval, few new clinical applications had appeared, perhaps because it cannot benefit from the gold standard noninvasive MRI thermometry technique, since static magnetic fields inhibit heat generation. This might limit its clinical use, in particular as a single therapeutic modality. In this article, we review the in vivo MNH preclinical studies, discussing results of the last two decades with emphasis on safety as a clinical criteria, the need for low-field nano-heaters and noninvasive thermal dosimetry, and the state of the art of computational modeling for treatment planning using MNH. Limitations to more effective clinical use are discussed, together with suggestions for future directions, such as the development of ultrasound-based, computed tomography-based or magnetic nanoparticle-based thermometry to achieve greater impact on clinical translation of MNH.
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- Harley F Rodrigues
- Instituto de Física, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Goiânia, Brasil.,Curso de Licenciatura em Física, Instituto Federal de Goiás, Goiânia, Brasil
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- Instituto de Física, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Goiânia, Brasil.,Campus Fronteira Oeste, Instituto Federal de Mato Grosso, Pontes e Lacerda, Brasil
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- Instituto de Física, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Goiânia, Brasil
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Rahban D, Doostan M, Salimi A. Cancer Therapy; Prospects for Application of Nanoparticles for Magnetic-Based Hyperthermia. Cancer Invest 2020; 38:507-521. [PMID: 32870068 DOI: 10.1080/07357907.2020.1817482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Hyperthermic therapy is defined as increasing the temperature of tumor tissues to 40-43 °C that has been effective approach for destroying malignant cells in the field of cancer therapy. Recent line of research has applied different approaches along with hyperthermic treatment to obtain high efficiency and little side effects. Magnetic nanoparticle-based hyperthermia has demonstrated an improved functionality in targeting malignant cells and implement their therapeutic role by heating the tumor cells. Here in this review article, we clarify the diverse aspects of magnetic nanoparticles in the treatment of cancer.
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- Dariuosh Rahban
- Nanobiotechnology Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Nanobiotechnology Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Nanobiotechnology Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Removal of As(III) from Water Using the Adsorptive and Photocatalytic Properties of Humic Acid-Coated Magnetite Nanoparticles. NANOMATERIALS 2020; 10:nano10081604. [PMID: 32824146 PMCID: PMC7466695 DOI: 10.3390/nano10081604] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2020] [Revised: 07/31/2020] [Accepted: 08/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The oxidation of highly toxic arsenite (As(III)) was studied using humic acid-coated magnetite nanoparticles (HA-MNP) as a photosensitizer. Detailed characterization of the HA-MNP was carried out before and after the photoinduced treatment of As(III) species. Upon irradiation of HA-MNP with 350 nm light, a portion of the As(III) species was oxidized to arsenate (As(V)) and was nearly quantitatively removed from the aqueous solution. The separation of As(III) from the aqueous solution is primarily driven by the strong adsorption of As(III) onto the HA-MNP. As(III) removals of 40–90% were achieved within 60 min depending on the amount of HA-MNP. The generation of reactive oxygen species (•OH and 1O2) and the triplet excited state of HA-MNP (3HA-MNP*) was monitored and quantified during HA-MNP photolysis. The results indicate 3HA-MNP* and/or singlet oxygen (1O2) depending on the reaction conditions are responsible for converting As(III) to less toxic As(V). The formation of 3HA-MNP* was quantified using the electron transfer probe 2,4,6-trimethylphenol (TMP). The formation rate of 3HA-MNP* was 8.0 ± 0.6 × 10−9 M s−1 at the TMP concentration of 50 µM and HA-MNP concentration of 1.0 g L−1. The easy preparation, capacity for triplet excited state and singlet oxygen production, and magnetic separation suggest HA-MNP has potential to be a photosensitizer for the remediation of arsenic (As) and other pollutants susceptible to advanced oxidation.
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Aminosilanized flower-structured superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles coupled to 131I-labeled CC49 antibody for combined radionuclide and hyperthermia therapy of cancer. Int J Pharm 2020; 587:119628. [PMID: 32681867 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2020.119628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2020] [Revised: 06/26/2020] [Accepted: 07/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Combined radionuclide therapy with magnetic nanoparticles-mediated hyperthermia has been under research focus as a promising tumor therapy approach. The objective of this study was to investigate the potential of 131I-radiolabeled superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) prepared as the ~40 nm flower-shaped structures with excellent heating efficiency (specific absorption rate at H0 = 15.9 kA∙m-1 and resonant frequency of 252 kHz was 123.1 W∙g-1) for nano-brachytherapy of tumors. 131I-radiolabeled CC49 antibody attached to SPIONs via reactive groups of 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane (APTES) provided specificity and long-lasting localized retention after their intratumoral application into LS174T human colon adenocarcinoma xenografts in NOD-SCID mice. The results demonstrate feasibility and effectiveness of magnetic hyperthermia (HT), radionuclide therapy (RT) and their combination (HT + RT) in treating cancer in xenograft models. Combined therapy approach induced a significant (p < 0.01) tumor growth suppression in comparison to untreated groups presented by the tumor volume inhibitory rate (TVIR): 54.38%, 68.77%, 73.00% for HT, RT and HT + RT, respectively in comparison to untreated group and 48.31%, 64,62% and 69,41%, respectively, for the SPIONs-only injected group. Histopathology analysis proved the necrosis and apoptosis in treated tumors without general toxicity. Obtained data support the idea that nano-brachytherapy combined with hyperthermia is a promising approach for effective cancer treatment.
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Ranoo S, Lahiri BB, Nandy M, Philip J. Enhanced magnetic heating efficiency at acidic pH for magnetic nanoemulsions stabilized with a weak polyelectrolyte. J Colloid Interface Sci 2020; 579:582-597. [PMID: 32623124 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2020.06.093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2020] [Revised: 06/08/2020] [Accepted: 06/22/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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HYPOTHESIS Magnetic fluid hyperthermia has attracted considerable attention for cancer therapeutics. Magnetic nanoemulsions are potential candidates for multi-modal hyperthermia due to the possibility of volumetric loading with suitable chemo/photo-therapy agents. Often, the nanocarriers are stabilized using organic molecules that behave differently under varying pH and hence, an understanding of their interfacial behaviour is important for practical applications. EXPERIMENTS We probe the magnetic heating efficiency of poly acrylic acid (PAA) stabilized oil-in-water magnetic nanoemulsions, as a function of pH, where the conformational changes of the PAA molecules are studied using dynamic light scattering and inter-droplet force measurements. FINDINGS A ~50% enhanced heating efficiency is observed when solution pH is reduced from ~9 to 3, which is attributed to the coil-to-globule conformational changes of the PAA molecules. The increased ionization of the carboxylic acid groups, at higher pH, leads to reduced hydrophobicity that results in an increase in the interfacial thermal resistance causing a lower magneto-thermal heating efficiency at higher pH. The proposed interfacial heat transfer hypothesis is experimentally verified using thermal imaging, where a lower rate of heat transfer is obtained at higher pH. The observed enhanced hyperthermia efficiency at low pH is beneficial for designing efficient pH-responsive nano-carriers for multi-modal hyperthermia.
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- Surojit Ranoo
- Smart Materials Section, Corrosion Science and Technology Division, Materials Characterization Group, Metallurgy and Materials Group, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, HBNI, Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu 603102, India
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- Smart Materials Section, Corrosion Science and Technology Division, Materials Characterization Group, Metallurgy and Materials Group, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, HBNI, Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu 603102, India.
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- Smart Materials Section, Corrosion Science and Technology Division, Materials Characterization Group, Metallurgy and Materials Group, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, HBNI, Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu 603102, India
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- Smart Materials Section, Corrosion Science and Technology Division, Materials Characterization Group, Metallurgy and Materials Group, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, HBNI, Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu 603102, India.
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Transcriptome Analysis Reveals the Negative Effect of 16 T High Static Magnetic Field on Osteoclastogenesis of RAW264.7 Cells. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2020; 2020:5762932. [PMID: 32309435 PMCID: PMC7140147 DOI: 10.1155/2020/5762932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2020] [Accepted: 03/03/2020] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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The magnetic field is the most common element in the universe, and high static magnetic field (HiSMF) has been reported to act as an inhibited factor for osteoclasts differentiation. Although many studies have indicated the negative role of HiSMF on osteoclastogenesis of RANKL-induced RAW264.7 cells, the molecular mechanism is still elusive. In this study, the HiSMF-retarded cycle and weakened differentiation of RAW264.7 cells was identified. Through RNA-seq analysis, RANKL-induced RAW264.7 cells under HiSMF were analysed, and a total number of 197 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were discovered. Gene ontology (GO) enrichment analysis and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway analysis indicated that regulators of cell cycle and cell division such as Bub1b, Rbl1, Ube2c, Kif11, and Nusap1 were highly expressed, and CtsK, the marker gene of osteoclastogenesis was downregulated in HiSMF group. In addition, pathways related to DNA replication, cell cycle, and metabolic pathways were significantly inhibited in the HiSMF group compared to the Control group. Collectively, this study describes the negative changes occurring throughout osteoclastogenesis under 16 T HiSMF treatment from the morphological and molecular perspectives. Our study provides information that may be utilized in improving magnetotherapy on bone disease.
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Song N, Zhao L, Xu X, Zhu M, Liu C, Sun N, Yang J, Shi X, Zhao J. LyP-1-Modified Multifunctional Dendrimers for Targeted Antitumor and Antimetastasis Therapy. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:12395-12406. [PMID: 32077680 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.9b18881] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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We designed and synthesized 131I-labeled dendrimers modified with the LyP-1 peptide as a multifunctional platform for single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) imaging, radionuclide therapy, and antimetastasis therapy of cancer. The multifunctional platform was constructed by modifying amine-terminated generation 5 poly(amidoamine) dendrimers with 33.1 LyP-1 peptide and 9.2 3-(4'-hydroxyphenyl)propionic acid-OSu (HPAO), followed by acetylation of the remaining dendrimer terminal amines and radiolabeling with 131I via the HPAO moieties. The LyP-1-modified dendrimers showed favorable cytocompatibility in the studied concentration range of 0.1-10 μM for 24 h and could be labeled by 131I with satisfactory radiochemical purity (>99%) and stability (>90% even at 16 h). The 131I-labeled LyP-1-modified dendrimers were capable of being utilized as a diagnostic probe for SPECT imaging and as a therapeutic agent for radionuclide therapy and antimetastasis of cancer cells in vitro and in a subcutaneous tumor model in vivo. Based on analyses of the tumor microenvironment, the antitumor and antimetastasis effects could be because of the reduced levels of the molecular markers associated with proliferation and metastasis, improved local hypoxia, and increased apoptosis rate. The developed 131I-labeled dendrimeric nanodevice may hold great promise to be used as a nanotheranostic platform for cancer diagnosis and therapy.
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- Ningning Song
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200080, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200080, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, People's Republic of China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750004, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200080, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200080, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750004, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200080, People's Republic of China
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Pereira Gomes I, Aparecida Duarte J, Chaves Maia AL, Rubello D, Townsend DM, Branco de Barros AL, Leite EA. Thermosensitive Nanosystems Associated with Hyperthermia for Cancer Treatment. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2019; 12:E171. [PMID: 31775273 PMCID: PMC6958340 DOI: 10.3390/ph12040171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2019] [Revised: 11/20/2019] [Accepted: 11/21/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Conventional chemotherapy regimens have limitations due to serious adverse effects. Targeted drug delivery systems to reduce systemic toxicity are a powerful drug development platform. Encapsulation of antitumor drug(s) in thermosensitive nanocarriers is an emerging approach with a promise to improve uptake and increase therapeutic efficacy, as they can be activated by hyperthermia selectively at the tumor site. In this review, we focus on thermosensitive nanosystems associated with hyperthermia for the treatment of cancer, in preclinical and clinical use.
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- Isabela Pereira Gomes
- Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, 31279-901 Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, 31279-901 Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Radiology, Neuroradiology, Medical Physics, Clinical Laboratory, Microbiology, Pathology, Trasfusional Medicine, Santa Maria della Misericordia Hospital, 45100 Rovigo, Italy
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- Department of Drug Discovery and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC 29425, USA
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- Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, 31279-901 Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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