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Ibrahim IAA, Alzahrani AR, Alanazi IM, Shahzad N, Shahid I, Falemban AH, Azlina MFN, Arulselvan P. Carbohydrate polymers-based surface modified nano delivery systems for enhanced target delivery to colon cancer - A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 253:126581. [PMID: 37652322 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.126581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2023] [Revised: 08/24/2023] [Accepted: 08/27/2023] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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Carbohydrate polymers-based surface-modified nano-delivery systems have gained significant attention in recent years for enhancing targeted delivery to colon cancer. These systems leverage carbohydrate polymers' unique properties, such as biocompatibility, biodegradability, and controlled release. These properties make them suitable candidates for drug delivery applications. Nano-delivery systems loaded with bioactive compounds are well-studied for targeted colorectal cancer delivery. However, those drugs' target reach is still limited in various nano-delivery systems. To overcome this limitation, surface modification of nanoparticles with carbohydrate polymers like chitosan, pectin, alginate, and guar gum showed enhanced target-reaching capacity along with enhanced anticancer efficacy. Recently, a chitosan-decorated PLGA nanoparticle was constructed with tannic acid and vitamin E and showed long-term release of specific targets along with higher anticancer efficacy. Similarly, Chitosan-conjugated glucuronic acid-coated silica nanoparticles loaded with capecitabine were studied against colon cancer and found to be the pH-responsive controlled release of capecitabine with higher anticancer efficacy. Surface-modified carbohydrate polymers have promising potential for improving colon cancer target delivery. By leveraging the unique properties of these polymers, such as surface modification, pH responsiveness, mucoadhesion, controlled drug release, and combination therapy, researchers are working toward developing more effective and targeted treatment strategies for colon cancer.
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- Ibrahim Abdel Aziz Ibrahim
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemistry, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 602 105, India
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Sadri E, Khoee S, Moayeri S, Haji Ali B, Pirhajati Mahabadi V, Shirvalilou S, Khoei S. Enhanced anti-tumor activity of transferrin/folate dual-targeting magnetic nanoparticles using chemo-thermo therapy on retinoblastoma cancer cells Y79. Sci Rep 2023; 13:22358. [PMID: 38102193 PMCID: PMC10724238 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-49171-5] [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: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023] Open
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Malignant neoplasms are one of the main causes of death, especially in children, on a global scale, despite strenuous efforts made at advancing both diagnostic and therapeutic modalities. In this regard, a new nanocarrier Vincristine (VCR)-loaded Pluronic f127 polymer-coated magnetic nanoparticles conjugated with folic acid and transferrin (PMNP-VCR-FA-TF) were synthesized and characterized by various methods. The cytotoxicity of these nanoparticles was evaluated in vitro and ex vivo conditions. The in vitro anti-tumor effect of the nanoparticles was evaluated by colony formation assay (CFA) and reactive oxygen species (ROS) in Y79 cell line. The results showed that nanoparticles with two ligands conferred greater toxicity toward Y79 cancer cells than ARPE19 normal cells. Under an alternating magnetic field (AMF), these nanoparticles demonstrated a high specific absorption rate. The CFA and ROS results indicated that the AMF in combination with PMNP-VCR-FA-TF conferred the highest cytotoxicity toward Y79 cells compared with other groups (P < 0.05). PMNP-VCR-FA-TF could play an important role in converting externally applied radiofrequency energy into heat in cancer cells. The present study confirmed that dual targeting chemo-hyperthermia using PMNP-VCR-FA-TF was significantly more effective than hyperthermia or chemotherapy alone, providing a promising platform for precision drug delivery as an essential component in the chemotherapy of retinoblastoma.
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- Elaheh Sadri
- Finetech in Medicine Research Center, Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, P.O. Box: 1449614525, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Polymer Chemistry, School of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Polymer Chemistry, School of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Neuroscience Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Finetech in Medicine Research Center, Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, P.O. Box: 1449614525, Tehran, Iran.
- Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Finetech in Medicine Research Center, Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, P.O. Box: 1449614525, Tehran, Iran.
- Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Alipanah-Poor K, Sheervalilou R, Irajirad R, Sarikhani A, Tavangari Z, Alamzadeh Z, Ghaznavi H, Khoei S. Physico-chemical and MR relaxometry study of bovine serum albumin-coated magneto-plasmonic nanoparticles designed for potential use in cancer nanotheranostics. Magn Reson Imaging 2023; 103:208-215. [PMID: 37348741 DOI: 10.1016/j.mri.2023.06.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2022] [Revised: 05/13/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/24/2023]
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PURPOSE In recent years, the use of nanoparticles has been developed to improve MRI contrast. To improve the contrast agents in image-guided therapy by Multifunctional nanoparticles, in this study, we synthesized a theranostic magneto-plasmonic nanocomplex based on magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles and bovine serum albumin-modified gold nanorod (Au@BSA-Fe3O4@CMD). The purpose of synthesizing these nanoparticles was to use them as MRI contrast agent and photothermal agents in in vitro and in vivo experiments. MATERIALS AND METHODS Initially, the properties of the synthesized nanoparticles were investigated by methods such as DLS, TEM, FTIR. MTT assay was used to evaluate the toxicity of nanoparticles. Finally, to evaluate the contrast ability of nanoparticles, MRI images were taken in in vitro and in vivo conditions and then the images were analyzed. RESULTS MTT test results on CT26 cell line showed no significant cytotoxicity for Au@BSA-Fe3O4@CMD nanoparticles at concentrations up to 20 ppm. The in vitro results demonstrated that the Au@BSA-Fe3O4@CMD nanocomplex has high T2 relaxation rate and great relaxivities (r2 = 140.14 mM-1 s-1, r1 = 2.066 mM-1 s-1, r2/r1 = 67.83). For in vivo conditions, a decrease in T2 signal of 9.64 and 11.01, respectively, was observed for intratumoral and intraperitoneal injection of nanoparticles. CONCLUSION These in vitro and in vivo studies show that Au @ BSA-Fe3O4@CMD nanoparticles can significantly reduce the signal intensity of T2-weight MRI images, and therefore can offer significant potential as a theranostic platform for effective tumor MR imaging.
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- Khadijeh Alipanah-Poor
- Finetech in Medicine Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Medical Physics Department, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Finetech in Medicine Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Finetech in Medicine Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Medical Physics Department, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Finetech in Medicine Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Medical Physics Department, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Finetech in Medicine Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Pharmacology Research Center, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran.
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- Finetech in Medicine Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Medical Physics Department, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Obisesan OS, Ajiboye TO, Mhlanga SD, Mufhandu HT. Biomedical applications of biodegradable polycaprolactone-functionalized magnetic iron oxides nanoparticles and their polymer nanocomposites. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2023; 227:113342. [PMID: 37224613 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2023.113342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2023] [Revised: 04/29/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) have gained significant attention among several nanoscale materials during the last decade due to their unique properties. These properties make them successful nanofillers for drug delivery and a number of new biomedical applications. MNPs are more useful when combined with biodegradable polymers. In this review, we discussed the synthesis of polycaprolactones (PCL) and the various methods of synthesizing magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles. Then, the synthesis of composites that is made of PCL and magnetic materials (with special focus on iron oxide nanoparticles) were highlighted. In addition, we comprehensively reviewed their application in drug delivery, cancer treatment, wound healing, hyperthermia, and bone tissue engineering. Other biomedical applications of the magnetic PCL such as mitochondria targeting are highlighted. Moreover, biomedical applications of magnetic nanoparticles incorporated into other synthetic polymers apart from PCL are also discussed. Thus, great progress and better outcome with functionalized MNPs enhanced with polycaprolactone has been recorded with the biomedical applications of drug delivery and recovery of bone tissues.
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- Chemistry Department, Nelson Mandela University, University Way, Summerstrand, 6031, Gqeberha, South Africa.
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- Chemistry Department, Nelson Mandela University, University Way, Summerstrand, 6031, Gqeberha, South Africa
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- Department of Microbiology, North-West University, Mafikeng, South Africa.
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Hasanin M, Taha NF, Abdou AR, Emara LH. Green decoration of graphene oxide Nano sheets with gelatin and gum Arabic for targeted delivery of doxorubicin. BIOTECHNOLOGY REPORTS (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2022; 34:e00722. [PMID: 35686004 PMCID: PMC9171453 DOI: 10.1016/j.btre.2022.e00722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2022] [Revised: 03/09/2022] [Accepted: 03/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Tri-nanocomposite of gelatin, gum arabic functionalized onto graphene oxide. Loading of anticancer doxorubicin onto the tri-nanocomposite via green biosynthesis. High drug loading from loaded composite, with targeted delivery to cancerous cells. High proliferative inhibition of drug loaded composite on A549 lung carcinoma. Minimal toxicity of drug loaded composite on normal WI-38 lung fibroblast.
Tri-nanocomposite system of biocompatible polymers (gelatin/gum arabic) functionalized onto graphene-oxide nanosheets for controlling the release of an anticancer, doxorubicin (DOX), was fabricated via green-biosynthesis. Biocompatibility and nano-size stability of the tri-nanocomposite was characterized by SEM, TEM, FTIR, XRD, and zeta-potential. Loading-efficiency, release-behavior and cytotoxic-activity of DOX-loaded-composite in WI-38 normal-lung-fibroblast and A549 lung-carcinoma cells were investigated. High DOX-loading (at pH 9.5), with pH-sensitive release from loaded-composite was achieved, with 25% and 77% DOX released, at physiological pH 7.4 and cancerous pH 5.3, respectively. Stability of tri-nanocomposite system was confirmed over 3-months storage at accelerated conditions, as presented by FTIR, XRD, TEM, zeta-potential and in-vitro release assays. High proliferative inhibitory effect of DOX loaded-composite, on A549-cells, with minimal toxicity on WI-38-cells, with IC50 values of 51.9 ± 0.46 and 185±1.08 µg/mL, against A549 and WI-38, respectively. Proposed tri-nanocomposite offers a novel combination of gelatin/gum arabic with graphene-oxide for targeted drug-delivery and efficient anti-cancer therapy.
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- Mohamed Hasanin
- Cellulose and Paper Department, Chemical Research Institute, National Research Centre, 33 EL Bohouth st. (former EL Tahrir st.), Dokki, Giza, P.O.12622 Egypt
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- Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry Department, Pharmaceutical and Drug Industries Research Institute, National Research Centre, 33 EL Bohouth st. (former EL Tahrir st.), Dokki, Giza, P.O.12622 Egypt
- Corresponding author.
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- Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry Department, Pharmaceutical and Drug Industries Research Institute, National Research Centre, 33 EL Bohouth st. (former EL Tahrir st.), Dokki, Giza, P.O.12622 Egypt
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- Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry Department, Pharmaceutical and Drug Industries Research Institute, National Research Centre, 33 EL Bohouth st. (former EL Tahrir st.), Dokki, Giza, P.O.12622 Egypt
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Goren K, Neelam N, Yuval JB, Weiss DJ, Kunicher N, Margel S, Mintz Y. Targeting tumor cells using magnetic nanoparticles – a feasibility study in animal models. MINIM INVASIV THER 2022; 31:1086-1095. [DOI: 10.1080/13645706.2022.2065455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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- Koby Goren
- Department of General Surgery, Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Center of Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials, Department of Chemistry, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan, Israel
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- Department of General Surgery, Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of General Surgery, Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of General Surgery, Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Center of Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials, Department of Chemistry, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan, Israel
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- Department of General Surgery, Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
- Faculty of Medicine, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
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Jahangiri S, Khoei S, Khoee S, Safa M, Shirvalilou S, Pirhajati Mahabadi V. Potential anti-tumor activity of 13.56 MHz alternating magnetic hyperthermia and chemotherapy on the induction of apoptosis in human colon cancer cell lines HT29 and HCT116 by up-regulation of Bax, cleaved caspase 3&9, and cleaved PARP proteins. Cancer Nanotechnol 2021. [DOI: 10.1186/s12645-021-00108-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background
The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy of chemo-magnetic hyperthermia (MH), a combination of alternating magnetic field (AMF) and superparamagnetic nanoparticles (SPIONs) coated with Polyethylene glycol-Poly(butyl acrylate)-Polyethylene glycol (PEG-PBA-PEG) carrying 5-Fluorouracil (5-Fu), at inducing apoptosis in the human cancer cell lines HT29 and HCT116. This process can be mediated by alterations in the expression of apoptotic effector proteins, including Bax, Bcl-2, cleaved caspase 3&9, and cleaved PARP, which are involved in the intrinsic pathway of apoptosis. For this purpose, the cells were cultured as monolayers. Then both cell lines were treated with 5-Fu/magnetic nanoparticles and magnetic hyperthermia. Finally, the effect of treatment on cancer cells was determined by Western blot analysis and flow cytometry.
Results
Our results showed that combined chemo-magnetic thermotherapy significantly increased the apoptosis in colon cancer cells compared to chemotherapy or hyperthermia alone (P < 0.05). Up-regulation of Bax, cleaved caspase 3&9, and cleaved PARP proteins was indicative of apoptosis induction in cancer cells, which are involved in the intrinsic pathway of apoptosis.
Conclusions
This study demonstrates that localized hyperthermia was able to significantly trigger the 5-Fu release and inhibit cell viability, which, due to the synchronization of hyperthermia and chemotherapy, exacerbated the damage of cancer cells.
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Darroudi M, Gholami M, Rezayi M, Khazaei M. An overview and bibliometric analysis on the colorectal cancer therapy by magnetic functionalized nanoparticles for the responsive and targeted drug delivery. J Nanobiotechnology 2021; 19:399. [PMID: 34844632 PMCID: PMC8630862 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-021-01150-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2021] [Accepted: 11/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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With the growing demands for personalized medicine and medical devices, nanomedicine is a modern scientific field, and research continues to apply nanomaterials for therapeutic and damaged tissue diagnosis. In this regard, substantial progress has been made in synthesizing magnetic nanoparticles with desired sizes, chemical composition, morphologies, and surface chemistry. Among these materials, nanomagnetic iron oxides have demonstrated promise as unique drug delivery carriers due to cancer treatment. This carrier could lead to responsive properties to a specific trigger, including heat, pH, alternative magnetic field, or even enzymes, through functionalization and coating of magnetic nanoparticles, along with biocompatibility, good chemical stability, easy functionalization, simple processing, and ability to localize to the tumor site with the assistance of external magnetic field. Current studies have focused on magnetic nanoparticles' utilities in cancer therapy, especially for colorectal cancer. Additionally, a bibliometric investigation was performed on the public trends in the field of the magnetic nanoparticle to drug delivery and anticancer, which represented progressing applications of these carriers in the multidisciplinary zones with a general view on future research and identified potential opportunities and challenges. Furthermore, we outline the current challenges and forthcoming research perspective for high performance and fostering advanced MNPs in colorectal cancer treatment.
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- Mahdieh Darroudi
- Department of Medical Biotechnology and Nanotechnology, School of Science, Mashhad University of Medical Science, Mashhad, Iran.,Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Science, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Marvdasht Branch, Islamic Azad University, P.O. Box 465, Marvdasht, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology and Nanotechnology, School of Science, Mashhad University of Medical Science, Mashhad, Iran. .,Medical Toxicology Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Science, Mashhad, Iran. .,Metabolic Syndrome Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Science, Mashhad, Iran.
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Science, Mashhad, Iran. .,Metabolic Syndrome Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Science, Mashhad, Iran.
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Er S, Laraib U, Arshad R, Sargazi S, Rahdar A, Pandey S, Thakur VK, Díez-Pascual AM. Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins: Implications for Nanotechnological Applications in Biosensing and Drug/Gene Delivery. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 11:3002. [PMID: 34835766 PMCID: PMC8622868 DOI: 10.3390/nano11113002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2021] [Revised: 10/31/2021] [Accepted: 11/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
Abstract
Over various scientific fields in biochemistry, amino acids have been highlighted in research works. Protein, peptide- and amino acid-based drug delivery systems have proficiently transformed nanotechnology via immense flexibility in their features for attaching various drug molecules and biodegradable polymers. In this regard, novel nanostructures including carbon nanotubes, electrospun carbon nanofibers, gold nanoislands, and metal-based nanoparticles have been introduced as nanosensors for accurate detection of these organic compounds. These nanostructures can bind the biological receptor to the sensor surface and increase the surface area of the working electrode, significantly enhancing the biosensor performance. Interestingly, protein-based nanocarriers have also emerged as useful drug and gene delivery platforms. This is important since, despite recent advancements, there are still biological barriers and other obstacles limiting gene and drug delivery efficacy. Currently available strategies for gene therapy are not cost-effective, and they do not deliver the genetic cargo effectively to target sites. With rapid advancements in nanotechnology, novel gene delivery systems are introduced as nonviral vectors such as protein, peptide, and amino acid-based nanostructures. These nano-based delivery platforms can be tailored into functional transformation using proteins and peptides ligands based nanocarriers, usually overexpressed in the specified diseases. The purpose of this review is to shed light on traditional and nanotechnology-based methods to detect amino acids, peptides, and proteins. Furthermore, new insights into the potential of amino protein-based nanoassemblies for targeted drug delivery or gene transfer are presented.
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- Simge Er
- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Ege University, Bornova-Izmir 35100, Turkey;
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, University of Sargodha, Sargodha 40100, Pakistan;
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- Department of Pharmacy, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 45320, Pakistan;
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Research Institute of Cellular and Molecular Sciences in Infectious Diseases, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan 9816743463, Iran;
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, University of Zabol, Zabol 538-98615, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Natural Science, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-Ro, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea;
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- Biorefining and Advanced Materials Research Centre, Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC), Kings Buildings, Edinburgh EH9 3JG, UK;
- School of Engineering, University of Petroleum & Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun 248007, Uttarakhand, India
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- Universidad de Alcalá, Facultad de Ciencias, Departamento de Química Analítica, Química Física e Ingeniería Química, Ctra. Madrid-Barcelona, Km. 33.6, 28805 Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain
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Hasanin MS, El-Sakhawy M, Ahmed HY, Kamel S. Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose/graphene oxide composite as drug carrier system for5-Fluorouracil. Biotechnol J 2021; 17:e2100183. [PMID: 34499787 DOI: 10.1002/biot.202100183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2021] [Revised: 08/21/2021] [Accepted: 09/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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AIM This study aims to prepare green nanocomposite (HPMC/5-FL@GO) from the most biocompatible materials, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) and graphene oxide (GO), to enhance the drug activity of immobilized 5- Fluorouracil (5-FU) with decreasing the side effect of long-run treatment protocols with highly efficient drug-drug activity. METHOD AND RESULTS Different samples were characterized by ATR-FTIR spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) coupled with energy dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and dynamic light scattering (DLS) along with cytotoxicity and anticancer study. A homogenous and compatible nanocomposite structure with a homogenous drug distribution was confirmed. The results suggested that the prepared nanocomposite has a low cytotoxicity effect against normal Vero cell lines compared with 5-FU. The antitumor activities of the same nanocomposite (20.4 and 74.3 μg/ml on A549 and HepG-2) were lower than that of 5-FU (54.1and 103 μg/ml on A549 and HepG-2). CONCLUSION AND IMPLICATIONS According to the attained results, the HPMC/5-FL@GO can be expected to be widely applied in a biomedical application such as cancer therapy with the unique biocompatible to human cells. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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- Mohamed S Hasanin
- Cellulose and Paper Department, National Research Centre, 33 El Bohouth Str., Dokki Giza, P.O. 12622, Egypt
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- Cellulose and Paper Department, National Research Centre, 33 El Bohouth Str., Dokki Giza, P.O. 12622, Egypt
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- The Regional Center for Mycology and Biotechnology, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Cellulose and Paper Department, National Research Centre, 33 El Bohouth Str., Dokki Giza, P.O. 12622, Egypt
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Kiamohammadi L, Asadi L, Shirvalilou S, Khoei S, Khoee S, Soleymani M, Minaei SE. Physical and Biological Properties of 5-Fluorouracil Polymer-Coated Magnetite Nanographene Oxide as a New Thermosensitizer for Alternative Magnetic Hyperthermia and a Magnetic Resonance Imaging Contrast Agent: In Vitro and In Vivo Study. ACS OMEGA 2021; 6:20192-20204. [PMID: 34395970 PMCID: PMC8358959 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.1c01763] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2021] [Accepted: 07/15/2021] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
Abstract
This study reports a new procedure for utilizing 5-fluorouracil (5-Fu)-loaded polycaprolactone (PCL)/chitosan-covered magnetite nanographene oxide (5-Fu/SPION/NGO@PCL-LMWC) as a platform for synergistic thermo-chemotherapy. In fact, superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles/nanographene oxide (SPION/NGO) nanoparticles can be coated with copolymers PCL/chitosan to attain better colloidal stability in the biological environment. Nanoparticles were synthesized and characterized for their size, surface charge, X-ray patterns, polymer content, and in vitro heat-triggered release. In vitro cytotoxic effects of nanoparticles on CT-26 cells were assessed with an MTT assay and real-time polymerase chain reaction. In vivo tumor growth inhibition was evaluated on an allograft mouse model of CT-26 cells. Tumor-bearing mice were injected with 5-Fu-loaded nanoparticles intravenously, and then, the targeted delivery was amplified using a magnetic field and finally exposed to an alternating magnetic field (AMF) (40 A/m, 13.56 MHz), during which the tumor site temperature increased to 43 °C. By using an infrared camera, we managed to heat the nanoparticles up to a constant temperature between 42.5 and 43.5 °C, with a tolerance ±0.03 °C. Finally, in vitro results showed that 5-Fu-loaded nanoparticles combined with AMF hyperthermia significantly reduced the plating efficiency of the cells (P < 0.01) and increased the Bax/Bcl-2 ratio (1.42 times, P < 0.01) compared with those achieved with each one alone. Furthermore, in vivo results demonstrated that the treatment of 5-Fu-loaded nanoparticles combined with the AMF diminished the growth of CT-26 tumor cells and increased the life span of the tumor-bearing mice (P < 0.001) by thermal energy deposition compared to that of the free 5-Fu drug. Also, the high level of accumulation of the nanoparticles within the tumor site was easily monitored with magnetic resonance imaging. It was concluded that the multifunctional magnetic nanoparticles could be used as a promising nanocarrier platform for achieving concurrent goals, drug delivery, magnetic targeting, thermal-sensitizing, cell death induction, and real-time monitoring of response to treatment.
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- Leila Kiamohammadi
- Department
of Medical Physics, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1449614535, Iran
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- Department
of Medical Physics, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1449614535, Iran
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- Finetech
in Medicine Research Centre, Iran University
of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1449614535, Iran
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- Finetech
in Medicine Research Centre, Iran University
of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1449614535, Iran
- Department
of Medical Physics, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1449614535, Iran
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of Polymer Chemistry, School of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Tehran, Tehran 14155 6455, Iran
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of Polymer Chemistry, School of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Tehran, Tehran 14155 6455, Iran
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Temozolomide nano enabled medicine: promises made by the nanocarriers in glioblastoma therapy. J Control Release 2021; 336:549-571. [PMID: 34229001 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2021.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Revised: 06/30/2021] [Accepted: 07/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is abnormal cell proliferation of glial cells. GBM is the grade IV glioma brain cancer which is life-threatening to many individuals affected by this cancer. The DNA alkylating agent Temozolomide (TMZ) has the distinctiveness of being FDA approved anticancer drug for the first line treatment for GBM. However, treatment of GBM still remains a challenge. This is attributed to TMZ's toxic nature, severe side effects, and fast degradation in vivo. In addition, the lack of targeting ability increases the chances of systemic toxicities. A nano enabled targeted delivery system not only improves the efficiency of TMZ by making it cross the blood brain barrier, have specificity to target, but also reduces toxicity to healthy tissues. Over the last decade the significant advances in the area of nanotechnology applied to medicine have developed many multifunctional therapeutics. In this context, the present review article comprehends the significant progress in the field of TMZ loaded nanocarriers showing promise for futuristic nanomedicine therapies in treating GBM.
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Enhancement of Radio-Thermo-Sensitivity of 5-Iodo-2-Deoxyuridine-Loaded Polymeric-Coated Magnetic Nanoparticles Triggers Apoptosis in U87MG Human Glioblastoma Cancer Cell Line. Cell Mol Bioeng 2021; 14:365-377. [PMID: 34295445 DOI: 10.1007/s12195-021-00675-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2019] [Accepted: 05/05/2021] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Introduction With an emphasis on the radioresistant nature of glioblastoma cells, the aim of the present study was to evaluate the radio-thermo-sensitizing effects of PCL-PEG-coated Superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) as a carrier of 5-iodo-2-deoxyuridine (IUdR) in monolayer culture of U87MG human glioma cell line. Methods Following monolayer culture of U87MG cells, nanoparticle uptake was assessed using Prussian blue staining and ICP-OES method. The U87MG cells were treated with an appropriate concentration of free IUdR and PCL-PEG-coated SPIONs (MNPs) loaded with IUdR (IUdR/MNPs) for 24 h, subjected to hyperthermia (water bath and alternating magnetic field (AMF)) at 43 °C, and exposed to X-ray (2 Gy, 6 MV). The combined effects of hyperthermia with or without magnetic nanoparticles on radiosensitivity of the U87MG cells were evaluated using colony formation assay (CFA) and Flowcytometry. Results Prussian blue staining and ICP-OES showed that the nanoparticles were able to enter the cells. The results also indicated that IUdR/MNPs combined with X-ray radiation and hyperthermia significantly decreased the colony formation ability of monolayer cells (1.11, 1.41 fold) and increased the percentage of apoptotic (2.47, 4.1 fold) and necrotic cells (12.28, 29.34 fold), when compared to IUdR combined with X-ray and hyperthermia or IUdR/MNPs + X-ray. MTT results revealed that the presence of IUdR/MNPs significantly increased the toxicity of AMF hyperthermia compared to the water bath method. Conclusions Our study showed that SPIONs/PCL-PEG, as a carrier of IUdR, can enhance the cytotoxic effects of radiotherapy and hyperthermia and act as a radio-thermo-sensitizing agent. Graphic Abstract Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s12195-021-00675-y.
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Khan FA, Albalawi R, Pottoo FH. Trends in targeted delivery of nanomaterials in colon cancer diagnosis and treatment. Med Res Rev 2021; 42:227-258. [PMID: 33891325 DOI: 10.1002/med.21809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2019] [Revised: 04/01/2021] [Accepted: 04/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Colon cancer is an adenocarcinoma, which subsequently develops into malignant tumors, if not treated properly. The current colon cancer therapy mainly revolves around chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, but the search continues for more effective interventions. With the advancement of nanoparticles (NPs), it is now possible to diagnose and treat colon cancers with different types, shapes, and sizes of NPs. Nanoformulations such as quantum dots, iron oxide, polymeric NPs, dendrimers, polypeptides, gold NPs, silver NPs, platinum NPs, and cerium oxide have been either extensively used alone or in combination with other nanomaterials or drugs in colon cancer diagnosis, and treatments. These nanoformulations possess high biocompatibility and bioavailability, which makes them the most suitable candidates for cancer treatment. The size and shape of NPs are critical to achieving an effective drug delivery in cancer treatment and diagnosis. Most NPs currently are under different testing phases (in vitro, preclinical, and clinical), whereas some of them have been approved for therapeutic applications. We have comprehensively reviewed the recent advances in the applications of NPs-based formulations in colon cancer diagnosis and treatment.
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- Firdos A Khan
- Department of Stem Cell Biology, Institute for Research and Medical Consultations, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Stem Cell Biology, Institute for Research and Medical Consultations, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.,Student of the volunteer/training program at IRMC
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- College of Pharmacy, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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Rajaee Z, Khoei S, Mahdavian A, Shirvalilou S, Mahdavi SR, Ebrahimi M. Radio-thermo-sensitivity Induced by Gold Magnetic Nanoparticles in the Monolayer Culture of Human Prostate Carcinoma Cell Line DU145. Anticancer Agents Med Chem 2021; 20:315-324. [PMID: 31840615 DOI: 10.2174/1871520620666191216113052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2019] [Revised: 10/09/2019] [Accepted: 10/16/2019] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Prostate cancer is the second cause of death in men worldwide. In this study, the cytotoxic effects of PLGA polymer-coated gold Magnetic Nanoparticles (MGNPs), as a novel treatment to enhance radiation and thermal sensitivity in the presence of hyperthermia (43°C) and electron beam, on DU145 prostate cancer cells were investigated. METHODS Nanoparticles were characterized using TEM, DLS, XRD and SAED methods. MGNPs entrance into the cells was determined using Prussian blue staining and TEM. Furthermore, the cytotoxic effects of combinatorial treatment modalities were assessed by applying colony and sphere formation assay. RESULTS Our results revealed that the decrease of colony and sphere numbers after combinatorial treatment of hyperthermia and radiation in the presence of nanoparticles was significantly higher than the other treatment groups (P<0.05). This treatment method proved that it has the capability of eliminating most of the DU145 cells (80-100%), and increased the value of the linear parameter (α) to 4.86 times. CONCLUSION According to the study, magnetic gold nanoparticles, in addition to having a high atomic number, can effectively transmit heat produced inside them to the adjacent regions under hyperthermia, which increases the effects of radio-thermosensitivity, respectively.
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- Zhila Rajaee
- Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Finetech in Medicine Research Centre, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Polymer Science Department, Iran Polymer & Petrochemical Institute, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Finetech in Medicine Research Centre, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Stem Cells and Developmental Biology, Cell Science Research Centre, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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Golbaz R, Khoei S, Khoee S, Shirvalilou S, Safa M, Mahdavi SR, Karimi MR. Apoptosis pathway in the combined treatment of x-ray and 5-FU-loaded triblock copolymer-coated magnetic nanoparticles. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2020; 15:2255-2270. [PMID: 32975155 DOI: 10.2217/nnm-2020-0119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Aim: In this study, the effects of ionizing radiation and 5-fluorouracil (5-FU)-loaded triblock copolymer-coated magnetic nanoparticles (NPs) on the induction of apoptosis in HT-29 and HCT-116 were investigated. Materials & methods: The percentage of apoptotic cells and alteration of the expression of apoptotic-related proteins were evaluated in treated cells by flow cytometry and western blot analysis, respectively. Results: Combination treatment with 5-FU and radiation had a stronger effect on decreasing Bcl-2 expression and increasing expression of Bax, cleaved caspase-9, cleaved caspase-3, cleaved PARP compared with each treatment alone. Conclusion: The combination of radiation and triblock copolymer-coated magnetic NPs as 5-FU drug carriers works by triggering apoptosis to improve in vitro treatment efficacy. Additional study may present the NPs as an effective approach for the treatment of colon cancer.
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- Rezvan Golbaz
- Student Research Committee, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Finetech in Medicine Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Polymer Chemistry, School of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Finetech in Medicine Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Hematology & Blood Transfusion, Faculty of Allied Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Polymer Chemistry, School of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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Shirvalilou S, Khoei S, Khoee S, Mahdavi SR, Raoufi NJ, Motevalian M, Karimi MY. Enhancement radiation-induced apoptosis in C6 glioma tumor-bearing rats via pH-responsive magnetic graphene oxide nanocarrier. JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY B-BIOLOGY 2020; 205:111827. [PMID: 32120183 DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2020.111827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2019] [Revised: 02/11/2020] [Accepted: 02/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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5-iodo-2-deoxyuridine (IUdR) has been demonstrated to induce an appreciable radiosensitizing effect on glioblastoma patients, but due to the short circulation half-life times and failure to pass through the blood-brain barrier (BBB), its clinical use is limited. Accordingly, in this study, we used magnetic graphene oxide (NGO/SPIONs) nanoparticles coated with PLGA polymer as a dynamic nanocarrier for IUdR and, evaluated its sensitizing enhancement ratio in combination with a single dose X-ray at clinically megavoltage energies for treatment of C6 glioma rats. Nanoparticles were characterized using Zetasizer and TEM microscopy, and in vitro biocompatibility of nanoparticles was assessed with MTT assay. IUdR/MNPs were intravenously administered under a magnetic field (1.3 T) on day 13 after the implantation of C6 cells. After a day following the injection, rats exposed with radiation (8 Gy). ICP-OES analysis data indicated an effective magnetic targeting, leading to remarkably improved penetration through the BBB. In vivo release analysis with HPLC indicated sustained release of IUdR and, prolonged the lifespan in plasma (P < .01). In addition, our findings revealed a synergistic effect for IUdR/MNPs coupled with radiation, which significantly inhibited the tumor expansion (>100%), prolonged the survival time (>100%) and suppressed the anti-apoptotic response of glioma rats by increasing Bax/Bcl-2 ratio (2.13-fold) in compared with the radiation-only. In conclusion, besides high accumulation in targeted tumor sites, the newly developed IUdR/MNPs, also exhibited the ability of IUdR/MNPs to significantly enhance radiosensitizing effect, improve therapeutic efficacy and increase toxicity for glioma-bearing rats.
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- Sakine Shirvalilou
- Finetech in Medicine Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Finetech in Medicine Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Polymer Chemistry, School of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Razi Drug Research Centre, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Dai X, Yao J, Zhong Y, Li Y, Lu Q, Zhang Y, Tian X, Guo Z, Bai T. Preparation and Characterization of Fe 3O 4@MTX Magnetic Nanoparticles for Thermochemotherapy of Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma in vitro and in vivo. Int J Nanomedicine 2019; 14:9647-9663. [PMID: 31824157 PMCID: PMC6901047 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s205456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2019] [Accepted: 11/13/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Background Primary central nervous system lymphomas (PCNSL) are extranodal malignant non-Hodgkin lymphomas (NHL) that arise exclusively in central nervous system (CNS). Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is the most common histological subtype. Purpose To evaluate whether nano drug-loading system-mediated magnetic-targeted thermochemotherapy could produce a better therapeutic effect than single chemotherapy while reducing the use of chemotherapeutic drugs. Methods Six groups (control, Fe3O4, MTX, Fe3O4@MTX, Fe3O4 with hyperthermia and Fe3O4@MTX with hyperthermia) were set. Tumor cell apoptosis in each treatment group was detected by flow cytometry. Apoptosis-related gene expressions Caspase-3, Bax and Bcl-2 were detected by qPCR and Western blot; intracranial tumor model of PCNSL was established by intracranial injection of OCI-LY18 tumor cells into BALB/c-Nude mice. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was used to monitor tumor progression and H&E staining was used to observe pathological changes of the tumor tissue. Results In vitro, compared with chemotherapy alone, apoptosis rate of Fe3O4@MTX mediated thermochemotherapy group was significantly increased, and expression of apoptosis-inducing gene Caspase-3 and Bax were significantly upregulated in OCI-LY18 cells, while expression of apoptosis-inhibiting Bcl-2 gene was significantly downregulated. In vivo, MRI showed successful generation of intracranial tumor, and tumor volume was significantly smaller in combined thermochemotherapy group than in single chemotherapy group. H&E staining result of tumor tissues in each group was consistent with MRI; tumor cells were significantly reduced in thermochemotherapy group. Expression of apoptosis-related gene Caspase-3 and Bax were significantly upregulated in tumor tissues, while expression of Bcl-2 gene was significantly downregulated. Conclusion These results demonstrated in vivo and in vitro that the combined thermochemotherapy of Fe3O4@MTX MNPs was superior to the single MTX chemotherapy with less dosage, which may promote apoptosis of DLBCL cells through the mitochondrial apoptotic pathway and provided a new way for the treatment of PCNSL.
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- Xinyu Dai
- Department of Neurology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Oncology, Jiangsu Cancer Hospital and Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research and The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of General Practice, Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurology, Third Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Geratology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Geratology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210000, People's Republic of China
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Afzalipour R, Khoei S, Khoee S, Shirvalilou S, Jamali Raoufi N, Motevalian M, Karimi MR. Dual-Targeting Temozolomide Loaded in Folate-Conjugated Magnetic Triblock Copolymer Nanoparticles to Improve the Therapeutic Efficiency of Rat Brain Gliomas. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2019; 5:6000-6011. [PMID: 33405722 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.9b00856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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In order to conduct an effective chemotherapy session as a treatment modality for glioblastoma tumors, a nanocarrier platform is required for the drug to cross the blood brain barrier (BBB) successfully and properly target glioma cells. Dual-targeting Temozolomide (TMZ) loaded triblock polymer coated magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) were synthesized with a SPION core and by conjugating the surface with folic acid (FA), which were shown to effectively pass the BBB and target tumor cells. Two principal methods, dynamic light scattering (DLS) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) were employed for characterization of the synthesized nanoparticles. TMZ-loaded MNP-FA nanoparticles presented with a size of 58.61 nm, a zeta potential of -29.85 ± 0.47 mV, and a drug loading content of 6.85 ± 0.46%. Data gathered from inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES) and Prussian blue staining indicated effective dual-targeting, which subsequently led to an appreciably enhanced penetration through the BBB and accumulation of MNPs-FA in rat glioma cells. The anticancer effect of the dual-targeting MNPs-FA was also indicated by the increased survival time (>100%, p < 0.001) and decreased tumor volume (p < 0.001). In conclusion, the dual-targeting TMZ-loaded MNPs-FA are able to improve therapeutic efficiency toward brain gliomas in rats.
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- Department of Polymer Chemistry, School of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Tehran, Enghelab Street, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Polymer Chemistry, School of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Tehran, Enghelab Street, Tehran, Iran
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Minaei SE, Khoei S, Khoee S, Vafashoar F, Mahabadi VP. In vitro anti-cancer efficacy of multi-functionalized magnetite nanoparticles combining alternating magnetic hyperthermia in glioblastoma cancer cells. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2019; 101:575-587. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2019.04.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2018] [Revised: 04/02/2019] [Accepted: 04/03/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Jahangirian H, Kalantari K, Izadiyan Z, Rafiee-Moghaddam R, Shameli K, Webster TJ. A review of small molecules and drug delivery applications using gold and iron nanoparticles. Int J Nanomedicine 2019; 14:1633-1657. [PMID: 30880970 PMCID: PMC6417854 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s184723] [Citation(s) in RCA: 111] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Conventional cancer treatment techniques show several limitations including low or no specificity and consequently a low efficacy in discriminating between cancer cells and healthy cells. Recent nanotechnology developments have introduced smart and novel therapeutic nanomaterials that take advantage of various targeting approaches. The use of nanotechnology in medicine and, more specifically, drug delivery is set to spread even more rapidly than it has over the past two decades. Currently, many nanoparticles (NPs) are under investigation for drug delivery including those for cancer therapy. Targeted nanomaterials bind selectively to cancer cells and greatly affect them with only a minor effect on healthy cells. Gold nanoparticles (Au-NPs), specifically, have been identified as significant candidates for new cancer therapeutic modalities because of their biocompatibility, easy functionalization and fabrication, optical tunable characteristics, and chemophysical stability. In the last decade, there has been significant research on Au-NPs and their biomedical applications. Functionalized Au-NPs represent highly attractive and promising candidates for drug delivery, owing to their unique dimensions, tunable surface functionalities, and controllable drug release. Further, iron oxide NPs due to their "superparamagnetic" properties have been studied and have demonstrated successful employment in numerous applications. In targeted drug delivery systems, drug-loaded iron oxide NPs can accumulate at the tumor site with the aid of an external magnetic field. This can lead to incremental effectiveness in drug release to the tumor site and vanquish cancer cells without harming healthy cells. In order for the application of iron oxide NPs in the human body to be realized, they should be biodegradable and biocompatible to minimize toxicity. This review illustrates recent advances in the field drug and small molecule delivery such as fluorouracil, folic acid, doxorubicin, paclitaxel, and daunorubicin, specifically when using gold and iron oxide NPs as carriers of anticancer therapeutic agents.
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- Hossein Jahangirian
- Department of Chemical Engineering, 313 Snell Engineering Center, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA,
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- Centre of Advanced Materials (CAM), Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Environment and Green Technology, Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, 313 Snell Engineering Center, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA,
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- Department of Environment and Green Technology, Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, 313 Snell Engineering Center, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA,
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Tri-block copolymer nanoparticles modified with folic acid for temozolomide delivery in glioblastoma. Int J Biochem Cell Biol 2019; 108:72-83. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biocel.2019.01.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2018] [Revised: 01/14/2019] [Accepted: 01/16/2019] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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