Zhang Qian, Tang Xiaohui, Xie Xiangyun, Huang Jiamin, Shen Qi, Che Ruihua, Ma Xiaofen, Liu Can, Su Wenjun, Wang Mei
School of Pharmacy, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi 830011, China.
Central Laboratory of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi 830011, China.
Int J Pharm. 2025 Aug 20;681:125779. doi: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2025.125779. Epub 2025 Jun 1.
This study aims to develop a multifunctional nanodelivery system for the precise treatment of liver cancer. The treatment of liver cancer faces challenges such as low drug delivery efficiency and strong drug resistance, especially in the context of the side effects and poor tumor targeting of conventional chemotherapy drugs. To address these issues, we have developed a dual-drug-loaded liposome system encapsulating the chemotherapy drug doxorubicin (DOX) and the photosensitizer indocyanine green (ICG). Furthermore, by introducing the tripeptide sequence arginine-glycine-aspartate (RGD) and glycyrrhetinic acid (GA) modifications on the surface of the liposomes (Lips), tumor targeting and therapeutic efficacy were enhanced. The Lips were prepared using microfluidic technology, which optimized their delivery performance.Our findings indicate that after encapsulation in Lips, DOX demonstrated a significantly higher accumulation at the tumor site, overcoming the issues of side effects and drug resistance associated with traditional chemotherapy. ICG, under near-infrared (NIR) light irradiation, generates heat and reactive oxygen species, thus enhancing the synergistic effects of photothermal (PTT) and photodynamic (PDT), thereby further improving therapeutic outcomes. The dual-targeting modifications with GA and RGD peptides worked synergistically to promote precise accumulation of the Lips in liver cancer cells, significantly boosting their antitumor effects.Additionally, in vitro experiments showed that the combined effect of PTT and targeted delivery enhanced the antitumor efficacy. This multifunctional nanodelivery system offers a promising approach for the precise treatment of liver cancer, improving both drug targeting and therapeutic effectiveness. Moreover, it provides valuable insights for the treatment of other types of cancer.
本研究旨在开发一种用于肝癌精准治疗的多功能纳米递送系统。肝癌治疗面临着诸如药物递送效率低和耐药性强等挑战,尤其是在传统化疗药物存在副作用且肿瘤靶向性差的情况下。为了解决这些问题,我们开发了一种双药负载脂质体系统,该系统包裹了化疗药物阿霉素(DOX)和光敏剂吲哚菁绿(ICG)。此外,通过在脂质体(Lips)表面引入三肽序列精氨酸 - 甘氨酸 - 天冬氨酸(RGD)和甘草次酸(GA)修饰,增强了肿瘤靶向性和治疗效果。Lips采用微流控技术制备,优化了其递送性能。我们的研究结果表明,DOX包裹在Lips中后,在肿瘤部位的蓄积显著更高,克服了传统化疗相关的副作用和耐药性问题。ICG在近红外(NIR)光照射下产生热量和活性氧,从而增强光热(PTT)和光动力(PDT)的协同效应,进而进一步改善治疗效果。GA和RGD肽的双靶向修饰协同作用,促进Lips在肝癌细胞中的精准蓄积,显著增强其抗肿瘤作用。此外,体外实验表明,PTT和靶向递送的联合作用增强了抗肿瘤疗效。这种多功能纳米递送系统为肝癌的精准治疗提供了一种有前景的方法,提高了药物靶向性和治疗效果。此外,它为其他类型癌症的治疗提供了有价值的见解。
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