Abstract
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages | 302-310 |
| Journal | Biomacromolecules |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Early online date | 17 Jan 2013 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 11 Feb 2013 |
Fingerprint
Cite this
}
Enhanced Antitumor Activity of the Photosensitizer meso-Tetra(N-methyl-4-pyridyl) Porphine Tetra Tosylate through Encapsulation in Antibody-Targeted Chitosan/Alginate Nanoparticles. / Abdelghany, Sharif M; Schmid, Daniela; Deacon, Jill; Jaworski, Jakub; Fay, Francois; McLaughlin, Kirsty M; Gormley, Julie A; Burrows, James F; Longley, Daniel B; Donnelly, Ryan F; Scott, Christopher J.
In: Biomacromolecules, Vol. 14, No. 2, 11.02.2013, p. 302-310.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
TY - JOUR
T1 - Enhanced Antitumor Activity of the Photosensitizer meso-Tetra(N-methyl-4-pyridyl) Porphine Tetra Tosylate through Encapsulation in Antibody-Targeted Chitosan/Alginate Nanoparticles
AU - Abdelghany, Sharif M
AU - Schmid, Daniela
AU - Deacon, Jill
AU - Jaworski, Jakub
AU - Fay, Francois
AU - McLaughlin, Kirsty M
AU - Gormley, Julie A
AU - Burrows, James F
AU - Longley, Daniel B
AU - Donnelly, Ryan F
AU - Scott, Christopher J
PY - 2013/2/11
Y1 - 2013/2/11
N2 - meso-Tetra(N-methyl-4-pyridyl) porphine tetra tosylate (TMP) is a photosensitizer that can be used in photodynamic therapy (PDT) to induce cell death through generation of reactive oxygen species in targeted tumor cells. However, TMP is highly hydrophilic, and therefore, its ability to accumulate intracellularly is limited. In this study, a strategy to improve TMP uptake into cells has been investigated by encapsulating the compound in a hydrogel-based chitosan/alginate nanoparticle formulation. Nanoparticles of 560 nm in diameter entrapping 9.1 µg of TMP per mg of formulation were produced and examined in cell-based assays. These particles were endocytosed into human colorectal carcinoma HCT116 cells and elicited a more potent photocytotoxic effect than free drug. Antibodies targeting death receptor 5 (DR5), a cell surface apoptosis-inducing receptor up-regulated in various types of cancer and found on HCT116 cells, were then conjugated onto the particles. The conjugated antibodies further enhanced uptake and cytotoxic potency of the nanoparticle. Taken together, these results show that antibody-conjugated chitosan/alginate nanoparticles significantly enhanced the therapeutic effectiveness of entrapped TMP. This novel approach provides a strategy for providing targeted site-specific delivery of TMP and other photosensitizer drugs to treat colorectal tumors using PDT.
AB - meso-Tetra(N-methyl-4-pyridyl) porphine tetra tosylate (TMP) is a photosensitizer that can be used in photodynamic therapy (PDT) to induce cell death through generation of reactive oxygen species in targeted tumor cells. However, TMP is highly hydrophilic, and therefore, its ability to accumulate intracellularly is limited. In this study, a strategy to improve TMP uptake into cells has been investigated by encapsulating the compound in a hydrogel-based chitosan/alginate nanoparticle formulation. Nanoparticles of 560 nm in diameter entrapping 9.1 µg of TMP per mg of formulation were produced and examined in cell-based assays. These particles were endocytosed into human colorectal carcinoma HCT116 cells and elicited a more potent photocytotoxic effect than free drug. Antibodies targeting death receptor 5 (DR5), a cell surface apoptosis-inducing receptor up-regulated in various types of cancer and found on HCT116 cells, were then conjugated onto the particles. The conjugated antibodies further enhanced uptake and cytotoxic potency of the nanoparticle. Taken together, these results show that antibody-conjugated chitosan/alginate nanoparticles significantly enhanced the therapeutic effectiveness of entrapped TMP. This novel approach provides a strategy for providing targeted site-specific delivery of TMP and other photosensitizer drugs to treat colorectal tumors using PDT.
U2 - 10.1021/bm301858a
DO - 10.1021/bm301858a
M3 - Article
VL - 14
SP - 302
EP - 310
JO - Biomacromolecules
T2 - Biomacromolecules
JF - Biomacromolecules
SN - 1525-7797
IS - 2
ER -