scholarly journals Poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) Hollow Nanoparticles with Surface Sealability and On-Demand Pore Generability for Easy Loading and NIR Light-Triggered Release of Drug

Pharmaceutics ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 528 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ju Hyang Park ◽  
Da In Kim ◽  
Sang Gi Hong ◽  
Hojun Seo ◽  
Jongbok Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Synergistic Activity ◽  
Triggered Release ◽  
Hollow Nanoparticles ◽  
Anticancer Efficacy ◽  
Hollow Particles ◽  
On Demand ◽  
Drug Molecules ◽  
Nir Light ◽  
New System

A new system for the easy loading and NIR light-triggered release of drugs is introduced. It consists of poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) hollow nanoparticles with surface openings containing a biodegradable fatty acid with phase-change ability and a biocompatible photothermal agent. These openings, which can enhance the connectivity between the interior and the exterior, enable the easy loading of drug molecules into the interior voids, and their successive sealing ensures a stable encapsulation of the drug. Upon exposure to an external NIR light irradiation, the photothermal agent generates heat that raises the local temperature of the hollow particles above the melting point of the fatty acid, leading to the formation of nanopores on their shells, and consequently, the instant release of the encapsulated drug molecules through the pores. The synergistic activity of the hyperthermia effect from the photothermal agent and the NIR-triggered release of the drug molecules results in noticeable anticancer efficacy.

scholarly journals Gold Nanocage-Incorporated Poly(ε-Caprolactone) (PCL) Fibers for Chemophotothermal Synergistic Cancer Therapy

Pharmaceutics ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ju Park ◽  
Hojun Seo ◽  
Da Kim ◽  
Ji Choi ◽  
Jin Son ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Cancer Therapy ◽  
Drug Release ◽  
Near Infrared ◽  
Hyperthermia Treatment ◽  
Anticancer Efficacy ◽  
Drug Molecules ◽  
Nir Light ◽  
Rapid Release ◽  
Triggered Drug Release

This paper introduces a new fibrous system for synergistic cancer therapy, which consists of gold nanocage (AuNC)-loaded poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) fibers with encapsulation of a chemotherapeutic anticancer drug in their core and loading of a phase-changeable fatty acid in their sheath. Under on–off switching of near-infrared (NIR) light irradiation, the excellent photothermal ability and photostability of AuNCs allows repeated, significant heating of the fibers to a temperature available to hyperthermia. Simultaneously, the NIR light-induced heat generation enables the melting out of the loaded fatty acid, leading to a rapid release of the drug molecules from the fibers. The combination of this NIR light-triggered drug release with the repeated hyperthermia treatment exhibits excellent anticancer efficacy.

a Novel Combinational Nanodrug Delivery System Induces Synergistic Inhibition of Lung Adenocarcinoma Cells in vitro

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mingliang Fan ◽  
Jiping Li
Keyword(s):  
Lung Adenocarcinoma ◽  
Delivery System ◽  
The Body ◽  
Anticancer Efficacy ◽  
Nanodrug Delivery ◽  
Drug Molecules ◽  
Cellular Assays ◽  
Lung Adenocarcinoma Cell Line ◽  
M Phase

Background: The combination of two or more therapeutic drugs is an attractive approach to improve the treatment of experimental tumors. Leveraging nanocarriers for combinational drug delivery can allow a control over drug biological fate and promote co-localization in the same area of the body. However, there are certain concerns regarding the biodegradability and potential long-term toxicity arising from these synthetic nanoscale carriers. Objective: Our aim was to develop a combinational nanodrug delivery system formed by self-assembling of amphiphilic drug molecules，minimizing potential toxicities associated with using additional synthetic nanocarriers. Methods: A novel prodrug chlorambucil gemcitabine conjugate was synthesized, this prodrug was used for the encapsulation of an additional hydrophobic anticancer drug paclitaxel, taking the form of combinational nanodrugs. Particle size and zeta potential were evaluated, cytotoxicity assay and apoptosis/cell cycle analysis were also performed to validate the anticancer efficacy of the combinational nanodrugs. Results: The combinational nanodrugs were acquired by means of nanoprecipitation. In A549 lung adenocarcinoma cell line, cellular assays revealed that co-delivery of low dosage paclitaxel with chlorambucil gemcitabine conjugate can act synergistically to inhibit cell growth and induce accumulation of cells in the G2/M phase with a concomitant decrease in G0/G1 compartment. Conclusion: Chlorambucil gemcitabine conjugate and paclitaxel can co-assemble into composite nanoparticles by a nanoprecipitation process and the resulting combinational nanodrugs showed synergistic anticancer effect. This synthetic nanocarrier-free approach might broaden the nanodrug concept and have potential in cancer therapy.

In Vitro Anticancer Activity of Virgin Coconut Oil and its Fractions in Liver and Oral Cancer Cells

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (18) ◽  
pp. 2223-2230 ◽  
Author(s):  
Poonam Verma ◽  
Sanjukta Naik ◽  
Pranati Nanda ◽  
Silvi Banerjee ◽  
Satyanarayan Naik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Oral Cancer ◽  
Anticancer Activity ◽  
Cancer Cells ◽  
Cell Line ◽  
Coconut Oil ◽  
Virgin Coconut Oil ◽  
Anticancer Efficacy ◽  
Oral Cancer Cells

Background: Coconut oil is an edible oil obtained from fresh, mature coconut kernels. Few studies have reported the anticancer role of coconut oil. The fatty acid component of coconut oil directly targets the liver by portal circulation and as chylomicron via lymph. However, the anti-cancer activity of coconut oil against liver cancer cells and oral cancer cells is yet to be tested. The active component of coconut oil, that is responsible for the anticancer activity is not well understood. In this study, three different coconut oils, Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO), Processed Coconut Oil (PCO) and Fractionated Coconut Oil (FCO), were used. Objective: Based on previous studies, it can be hypothesized that fatty acids in coconut oil may have anticancer potential and may trigger cell death in cancer cell lines. Methods: Each cell line was treated with different concentrations of Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO), Processed Coconut Oil (PCO) and Fractionated Coconut Oil (FCO). The treated cells were assayed by MTT after 72 hr of incubation. The fatty acid composition of different coconut oils was analyzed by gas chromatography. Result: Different concentrations of coconut oils were used to treat the cells. Interestingly, the anticancer efficacy of VCO, PCO and FCO was not uniform, rather the efficacy varied from cell line to cell line. Only 20% VCO showed significant anticancer activity in HepG2 cells in comparison to 80% PCO against the KB cell line. Remarkably, 20% of PCO and 5% of FCO showed potential growth inhibition in the KB cell line as compared to 80% PCO in HepG2 cells. Moreover, there was a difference in the efficacy of VCO, PCO and FCO, which might be due to their fatty acid composition. Comparing the anticancer efficacy of VCO, PCO and FCO in this study helped to predict which class of fatty acids and which fatty acid might be associated with the anticancer activity of VCO. Conclusion: This study shows that VCO, PCO and FCO have anticancer efficacy and may be used for the treatment of cancer, especially liver and oral cancer.

scholarly journals Photoswitchable Particles for On-Demand Degradation and Triggered Release

Small ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 9 (18) ◽  
pp. 3051-3057 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tae-Hong Park ◽  
Thomas W. Eyster ◽  
Joshua M. Lumley ◽  
Sangyeul Hwang ◽  
Kyung Jin Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Triggered Release ◽  
On Demand

scholarly journals Near-IR-induced dissociation of thermally-sensitive star polymers

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 1815-1821 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuqiong Dai ◽  
Hao Sun ◽  
Sunirmal Pal ◽  
Yunlu Zhang ◽  
Sangwoo Park ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Near Infrared ◽  
Star Polymers ◽  
Tissue Penetration ◽  
Triggered Release ◽  
Deep Tissue ◽  
Responsive Systems ◽  
Nir Light ◽  
Near Ir ◽  
Triggering Events ◽  
Spatiotemporal Control

Responsive systems sensitive to near-infrared (NIR) light are promising for triggered release due to efficient deep tissue penetration of NIR irradiation relative to higher energy sources (e.g., UV), allowing for spatiotemporal control over triggering events with minimal potential for tissue damage.

scholarly journals Photophysics and photochemistry of NIR absorbers derived from cyanines: key to new technologies based on chemistry 4.0

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
pp. 415-444 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bernd Strehmel ◽  
Christian Schmitz ◽  
Ceren Kütahya ◽  
Yulian Pang ◽  
Anke Drewitz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electrochemical Properties ◽  
High Power ◽  
Near Infrared ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Light Sources ◽  
Hydrophobic Properties ◽  
On Demand ◽  
Nir Light ◽  
Photothermal Treatment ◽  
End Groups

Cyanines derived from heptamethines were mainly discussed regarding their functionalization to broaden the solubility in different surroundings exhibiting either hydrophilic or hydrophobic properties and to tailor made the ΔG et photopysical properties with respect to absorption and fluorescence. Electrochemical properties were additionally considered for some selected examples. The cyanines chosen comprised as end groups either indolenine, benzo[e]- or benzo[cd]indolium pattern, which facilitated to shift the absorption between 750–1000 nm. This enabled their use in applications with light sources emitting in the near-infrared (NIR) region selected from high power LEDs or lasers with line-shaped focus. The absorbers considered were discussed regarding their function as sensitizer for applications related to Chemistry 4.0 standards. These were mainly photopolymer coatings, which can be found for applications in the graphic industry or to protect selected substrates. The huge release of heat on demand upon turning ON or OFF the NIR light source enables them for photothermal treatment in processes requesting heat to initiate either chemical (activated reactions) or physical (melting, evaporation) events.

scholarly journals Light-triggered release of conventional local anesthetics from a macromolecular prodrug for on-demand local anesthesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Zhang ◽  
Tianjiao Ji ◽  
Yang Li ◽  
Yueqin Zheng ◽  
Manisha Mehta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Local Anesthesia ◽  
Local Anesthetics ◽  
Triggered Release ◽  
On Demand ◽  
Macromolecular Prodrug

scholarly journals Prodrugs of NSAIDs: A Review

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 146-195 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kamal Shah ◽  
Jeetendra K. Gupta ◽  
Nagendra S. Chauhan ◽  
Neeraj Upmanyu ◽  
Sushant K. Shrivastava ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Active Drug ◽  
Pharmacological Action ◽  
Patient Acceptance ◽  
Synergistic Activity ◽  
Bioavailability Enhancement ◽  
Drug Molecules ◽  
Presystemic Metabolism ◽  
Pass Through ◽  
Reduced Toxicity ◽  
Mutual Prodrug

Intoroduction:Prodrug approach deals with chemical biotransformation or enzymatic conversion or involves inactive or less active bio-reversible derivatives of active drug molecules. They have to pass through enzymatic or chemical biotransformation before eliciting their pharmacological action.Methods & Materials:The two different pharmacophores combine to give synergistic activity or may help in targeting the active drug to its target. Prodrug super seeds the problems of prodrug designing, for example solubility enhancement, bioavailability enhancement, chemical stability improvement, presystemic metabolism, site specific delivery, toxicity masking, improving patient acceptance, or eradicating undesirable adverse effects.Results:As an outcome the search for a prodrug or mutual prodrug with reduced toxicity has continued during recent years. This present review emphasizes the common help to revamp physiochemical, pharmaceutical and therapeutic effectiveness of drugs.Conclusion:This gives the researcher a common platform where they can find prodrugs of commonly used NSAIDs to overcome the gastrointestinal toxicity (irritation, ulcergenocity and bleeding).

Triggered-release polymeric conjugate micelles for on-demand intracellular drug delivery

2015 ◽  
Vol 26 (11) ◽  
pp. 115101 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yanwu Cao ◽  
Min Gao ◽  
Chao Chen ◽  
Aiping Fan ◽  
Ju Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Triggered Release ◽  
On Demand ◽  
Intracellular Drug Delivery ◽  
Polymeric Conjugate
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