Díaz Erika, Quezada Valentina, Cifuentes Javier, Arias Morales Nydia Yadira, Reyes Luis H, Muñoz-Camargo Carolina, Cruz Juan C
Department of Biomedical Engineering, Universidad de Los Andes, Bogotá 111711, Colombia.
Center for Microscopy (MicroCore), Vice Presidency for Research and Creation, Universidad de Los Andes, Bogotá 111711, Colombia.
ACS Omega. 2024 Oct 30;9(45):45402-45420. doi: 10.1021/acsomega.4c07415. eCollection 2024 Nov 12.
Melanoma, known for its aggressive metastatic potential, poses significant treatment challenges. Despite the potent antiproliferative effects of anticancer drugs, systemic toxicity and low water solubility limit their efficacy. This study addresses these challenges by employing magnetite (FeO) nanobioconjugates as a drug delivery system, aimed at enhancing drug solubility and reducing off-target effects in melanoma therapy. Magnetite nanoparticles (MNPs) were engineered with functional molecules and loaded with the anticancer agents Temozolomide (TMZ) or paclitaxel (PTX). The nanobioconjugates were characterized via Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), dynamic light scattering (DLS), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The results validated the efficacious synthesis and drug loading, attaining efficiencies ranging from 32 to 72% for TMZ and 32 to 60% for PTX. Biocompatibility assessments demonstrated excellent tolerance, with minimal hemolysis rates and platelet aggregation. In vitro studies revealed enhanced cytotoxicity against A-375 human melanoma cells compared to free drugs, with cellular uptake facilitated primarily through macropinocytosis, caveolin-, and clathrin-mediated endocytosis. Furthermore, the nanobioconjugates exhibited significant efficacy in targeting A-375 melanoma spheroids, underlining their potential in melanoma therapy. This research underscores magnetite nanobioconjugates as a promising avenue for targeted melanoma treatment, offering enhanced drug delivery specificity and reduced systemic toxicity in oncological drug delivery systems.
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