Ye Zhang, Sheu Wendy C, Qu Huan, Peng Bin, Liu Jia, Zhang Li, Yuan Fanen, Wei Yuxin, Zhou Jiangbing, Chen Qianxue, Xiao Xuan, Zhang Shenqi
Department of Neurosurgery Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University Wuhan Hubei 430060 China.
Department of Biomedical Engineering Yale University New Haven CT 06510 USA.
Small Sci. 2024 May 22;4(8):2400081. doi: 10.1002/smsc.202400081. eCollection 2024 Aug.
Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is a formidable cancer to treat due to the lack of effective drugs that can also efficiently cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB). Herein, a novel strategy involving the synthesis of p28 peptide-conjugated, lexiscan (LEX)-loaded, bardoxolone methyl (BM) self-assembled nanoparticles, designated as p28-LBM NPs, is introduced. These NPs are designed to overcome the dual challenges of effectively killing GBM cells and efficiently penetrating the brain. The p28 peptide is chosen for targeted delivery to brain tumors, and LEX is employed to enhance drug penetration across the BBB. The successful penetration of brain tumors by the p28-LBM NPs after intravenous administration is demonstrated, with BM delivered as part of the NPs significantly inhibiting GBM tumor growth and extending the survival of mice with tumors. In conclusion, the p28-LBM NPs present a promising approach for GBM treatment, with potential for effective and safe clinical applications in the future.
多形性胶质母细胞瘤(GBM)是一种难以治疗的癌症,因为缺乏能够有效穿过血脑屏障(BBB)的药物。在此,介绍了一种新策略,该策略涉及合成与p28肽偶联、负载瑞替普酶(LEX)、巴多昔芬甲酯(BM)自组装纳米颗粒,命名为p28-LBM NPs。这些纳米颗粒旨在克服有效杀死GBM细胞和有效穿透大脑这两个双重挑战。选择p28肽用于靶向递送至脑肿瘤,并且使用LEX来增强药物穿过血脑屏障的穿透能力。静脉内给药后,p28-LBM NPs成功穿透脑肿瘤,作为纳米颗粒一部分递送的BM显著抑制GBM肿瘤生长并延长荷瘤小鼠的生存期。总之,p28-LBM NPs为GBM治疗提供了一种有前景的方法,未来有可能在临床中实现有效且安全的应用。