scholarly journals Galactosylated chitosan-functionalized mesoporous silica nanoparticles for efficient colon cancer cell-targeted drug delivery

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (12) ◽  
pp. 181027 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Liu ◽  
Yongchao Zhu ◽  
Fan Wang ◽  
Xue Li ◽  
Xiaojing Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Colon Cancer ◽  
Cancer Cells ◽  
Targeted Drug Delivery ◽  
Loading Capacity ◽  
Colon Cancer Cells ◽  
Functionalized Mesoporous Silica ◽  
Targeted Drug ◽  
Sw620 Cells

Targeted drug delivery to colon cancer cells can significantly enhance the therapeutic efficiency. Herein, we developed 5-fluorouracil (5-FU)-loaded amino-functionalized mesoporous silica nanoparticle (MSN-NH 2 )-based galactosylated chitosans (GCs), which are galactose receptor-mediated materials for colon-specific drug delivery systems. Both unmodified and functionalized nanoparticles were characterized by scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, nitrogen sorption and dynamic light scattering. Drug loading capacity and drug release properties were determined by ultraviolet spectrophotometry. 5-FU@MSN-NH 2 /GC showed high loading capacity and possessed much higher cytotoxicity on human colon cancer cells (SW620 cells) than 5-FU@MSN-NH 2 and free 5-FU. But, MSN-NH 2 /GC did not show significant cytotoxicity. Subsequently, 5-FU@MSN-NH 2 /GC anti-cancer activity on SW620 cells in vitro was confirmed by cell apoptosis. These results are consistent with the cellular uptake test in which MSN-NH 2 /GC could specifically recognize and bind to cancer cells by the galectin-receptor recognition. But, it is found that pre-addition of galactose in the medium, leading to competitive binding to the galectin receptor of SW620 cells, resulted in a decrease in the binding of MSN-NH 2 /GC to the galectin receptor. The results demonstrated the inorganic–organic nanocomposite could be used as a promising drug delivery carrier for the targeted delivery of drug into galectin-positive colon cancer cells to improve therapeutic index while reducing side effects.

scholarly journals Docetaxel-Loaded Disulfide Cross-Linked Nanoparticles Derived from Thiolated Sodium Alginate for Colon Cancer Drug Delivery

Pharmaceutics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hock Ing Chiu ◽  
Asila Dinie Ayub ◽  
Siti Nur Aishah Mat Yusuf ◽  
Noorfatimah Yahaya ◽  
Erazuliana Abd Kadir ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Colon Cancer ◽  
Drug Release ◽  
Cancer Cells ◽  
Sodium Alginate ◽  
Cancer Drug ◽  
Colon Cancer Cells ◽  
Cancer Drug Delivery ◽  
Ht 29

In this study, fluorescein-labelled wheat germ agglutinin (fWGA)-conjugated disulfide cross-linked sodium alginate nanoparticles were developed to specifically target docetaxel (DTX) to colon cancer cells. Different amounts of 3-mercaptopropionic acid (MPA) were covalently attached to sodium alginate to form thiolated sodium alginate (MPA1–5). These polymers were then self-assembled and air-oxidised to form disulfide cross-linked nanoparticles (MP1–5) under sonication. DTX was successfully loaded into the resulting MP1–5 to form DTX-loaded nanoparticles (DMP1–5). DMP2 had the highest loading efficiency (17.8%), thus was chosen for fWGA surface conjugation to form fWGA-conjugated nanoparticles (fDMP2) with a conjugation efficiency of 14.1%. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analyses showed spherical nanoparticles, and an in vitro drug release study recorded a cumulative drug release of 48.6%. Dynamic light scattering (DLS) analysis revealed a mean diameter (MD) of 289 nm with a polydispersity index (PDI) of 0.3 and a zeta potential of −2.2 mV for fDMP2. HT-29 human colon cancer cells treated with fDMP2 showed lower viability than that of L929 mouse fibroblast cells. These results indicate that fDMP2 was efficiently taken up by HT-29 cells (29.9%). Fluorescence and confocal imaging analyses also showed possible internalisation of nanoparticles by HT-29 cells. In conclusion, fDMP2 shows promise as a DTX carrier for colon cancer drug delivery.

Recent Advances in the Development of Polymeric Nanocarrier Formulations for the Treatment of Colon Cancer

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 2-14
Author(s):  
Sahil Kumar ◽  
Bandna Sharma ◽  
Kiran Thakur ◽  
Tilak R. Bhardwaj ◽  
Deo N. Prasad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Colon Cancer ◽  
Hyaluronic Acid ◽  
Targeted Drug Delivery ◽  
Drug Delivery Systems ◽  
Delivery Systems ◽  
Near Ir ◽  
Targeted Drug ◽  
Poly Ethylene ◽  
Novel Drug

Background: Many efforts have been explored in the last decade to treat colon cancer but nanoparticulate drug delivery systems are making a vital contribution in the improvement of drug delivery to colon cancer cells. Objective: In this review, we attempt to highlight recent advancements in the development of novel drug delivery systems of nanoparticles for the targeted drug delivery to colon. Polymers like Epithelial Cell Adhesion Molecule (EpCAM) aptamer chitosan, Hyaluronic Acid (HA), Chitosan (CS)– Carboxymethyl Starch (CMS), silsesquioxane capped mesoporous silica, Near IR (NIR) fluorescent Human Serum Albumin (HAS), poly(ethylene glycol)-conjugated hyaluronic acid etc. have been discussed by employing various anticancer drugs like doxorubicin, oxaliplatin, paclitaxel, 5-fluorouracil etc. Conclusion: These novel drug delivery systems have been determined to be more efficacious in terms of stability, sustained and targeted drug delivery, therapeutic efficacy, improved bioavailability and enhanced anticancer activity.

scholarly journals Aptamer-modified polymer nanoparticles for targeted drug delivery

2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (1-2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Julia Modrejewski ◽  
Johanna-Gabriela Walter ◽  
Imme Kretschmer ◽  
Evren Kemal ◽  
Mark Green ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Cancer Cells ◽  
Targeted Drug Delivery ◽  
Drug Delivery Systems ◽  
Mode Of Delivery ◽  
Delivery Systems ◽  
The Body ◽  
Lung Cancer Cells ◽  
Targeted Drug

AbstractThe purpose of this study was to develop a model system for targeted drug delivery. This system should enable targeted drug release at a certain tissue in the body. In conventional drug delivery systems, drugs are often delivered unspecifically resulting in unwarranted adverse effects. To circumvent this problem, there is an increasing demand for the development of intelligent drug delivery systems allowing a tissue-specific mode of delivery. Within this study, nanoparticles consisting of two biocompatible polymers are used. Because of their small size, nanoparticles are well-suited for effective drug delivery. The small size affects their movement through cell and tissue barriers. Their cellular uptake is easier when compared to larger drug delivery systems. Paclitaxel was encapsulated into the nanoparticles as a model drug, and to achieve specific targeting an aptamer directed against lung cancer cells was coupled to the nanoparticles surface. Nanoparticles were characterized by dynamic light scattering (DLS), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and nanotracking analysis (NTA). Also their surface charge was characterized from ζ-potential measurements. Their preparation was optimized and subsequently specificity of drug-loaded and aptamer-functionalized nanoparticles was investigated using lung cancer cells.

In vitro study of doxorubicin-loaded thermo- and pH-tunable carriers for targeted drug delivery to liver cancer cells

2021 ◽  
Vol 104 ◽  
pp. 93-105
Author(s):  
Sikhumbuzo Charles Kunene ◽  
Kuen-Song Lin ◽  
Meng-Tzu Weng ◽  
Maria Janina Carrera Espinoza ◽  
Chun-Ming Wu
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Liver Cancer ◽  
Cancer Cells ◽  
Targeted Drug Delivery ◽  
In Vitro Study ◽  
Vitro Study ◽  
Liver Cancer Cells ◽  
Targeted Drug

Identification of protein targets and the mechanism of the cytotoxic action of Ipomoea turpethum extract loaded nanoparticles against breast cancer cells

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (39) ◽  
pp. 6048-6063 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohd Mughees ◽  
Mohd Samim ◽  
Yadhu Sharma ◽  
Saima Wajid
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Cancer Cells ◽  
Targeted Drug Delivery ◽  
Breast Cancer Cells ◽  
Cytotoxic Action ◽  
Protein Targets ◽  
Targeted Drug

The shortcomings of the currently available anti-breast cancer agents compel the development of the safer targeted drug delivery for the treatment of breast cancer.

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