通过壳聚糖包被脂质体共递送依西美坦和染料木黄酮以增强乳腺癌治疗中的抗肿瘤效果和预防骨质流失:体内评估

Co-delivery of Exemestane and Genistein via Chitosan Coated Liposomes for Enhanced Antitumor Effect and Bone Loss Prevention in Breast Cancer Therapy: In Vivo Evaluation.

作者信息

Sharma Shwetakshi, Kawish S M, Gupta Priya, Jain Shreshta, Ahmad Shahnawaz, Iqbal Zeenat, Vohora Divya, Kohli Kanchan

机构信息

Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, 110062, India.

Department of Pharmaceutics, KIET School of Pharmacy, KIET, Ghaziabad, 201206, India.

出版信息

AAPS PharmSciTech. 2025 Jun 27;26(6):174. doi: 10.1208/s12249-025-03163-y.

Abstract

Breast cancer (BC) is the most prevalent form of cancer among women worldwide, accounting for approximately 36% of cancer cases. Due to its inimitable pathological expression and restricted success of accessible therapeutic modalities, fanatical research in this area is essential. Our group has developed a nanovesicular lipid carrier system consisting of Exemestane (EXM) and Genistein (GNS), which have been successfully incorporated into both uncoated and chitosan-coated liposomes. This combination aims to enhance anticancer efficacy. EXM is known to cause bone loss, while GNS, a natural isoflavone, has been shown in research to possess bone-protective effects. Therefore, we combined these two compounds to mitigate the side effects of EXM. Our previous publication details the formulation development of uncoated EXM-GNS liposomes (EXM-GNS-LPS) and chitosan-coated EXM-GNS liposomes (CH-EXM-GNS-LPS), where we addressed the pharmacotechnical challenges of combining a synthetic drug with herbal drug. Both uncoated and coated liposomes were tested for their budding effects on bone loss induced by hormonal therapy. Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic studies were conducted on rat models with breast cancer, treated with different formulations. Biochemical investigations revealed significant changes in biomarker levels, indicating effects on bone development and resorption. Improvements in bone health and anticancer efficacy were observed to be statistically significant (p < 0.05). Micro-CT analysis of bone samples showed that the chitosan-coated EXM-GNS liposome treatment group yielded the best results when evaluate against other treatment groups. Additionally, histological examination of the bone treated with CH-EXM-GNS-LPS demonstrated a marked restoration of trabecular bone architecture, characterized by a well-connected bone matrix and narrower inter-trabecular spaces compared to the toxic control group. The synergistic effect of EXM and GNS, encapsulated in liposomes, offers an innovative solution to the challenges of breast cancer treatment. The chitosan coating not only improved the stability and controlled release of the drugs but also provided additional benefits in terms of biocompatibility and targeting potential. Overall, the results of this study indicate that the CH-EXM-GNS-LPS formulation holds significant promise as a therapeutic and preventive strategy for bone loss associated with hormonal therapy in breast cancer patients. This work lays the foundation for future clinical applications, highlighting the potential for combining synthetic and natural compounds in advanced drug delivery systems to address complex, multifactorial health issues.

摘要

乳腺癌(BC)是全球女性中最常见的癌症形式,约占癌症病例的36%。由于其独特的病理表现以及现有治疗方式的成效有限,该领域的深入研究至关重要。我们团队开发了一种由依西美坦(EXM)和染料木黄酮(GNS)组成的纳米囊泡脂质载体系统,它们已成功载入未包衣和壳聚糖包衣的脂质体中。这种组合旨在提高抗癌疗效。已知EXM会导致骨质流失,而GNS作为一种天然异黄酮,研究表明其具有骨质保护作用。因此,我们将这两种化合物联合使用以减轻EXM的副作用。我们之前的出版物详细介绍了未包衣的EXM-GNS脂质体(EXM-GNS-LPS)和壳聚糖包衣的EXM-GNS脂质体(CH-EXM-GNS-LPS)的制剂开发情况,其中我们解决了将合成药物与草药药物联合使用时的药学技术难题。对未包衣和包衣的脂质体均测试了它们对激素疗法诱导的骨质流失的抑制作用。对患有乳腺癌的大鼠模型用不同制剂进行了药代动力学和药效学研究。生化研究揭示了生物标志物水平的显著变化,表明对骨骼发育和吸收有影响。观察到骨骼健康和抗癌疗效的改善具有统计学意义(p < 0.05)。对骨样本的显微CT分析表明,与其他治疗组相比,壳聚糖包衣的EXM-GNS脂质体治疗组产生的结果最佳。此外,对用CH-EXM-GNS-LPS处理的骨骼进行的组织学检查显示,小梁骨结构明显恢复,其特征是骨基质连接良好,与毒性对照组相比小梁间隙更窄。包裹在脂质体中的EXM和GNS的协同作用为乳腺癌治疗挑战提供了一种创新解决方案。壳聚糖包衣不仅提高了药物的稳定性和控释性,还在生物相容性和靶向潜力方面提供了额外益处。总体而言,本研究结果表明,CH-EXM-GNS-LPS制剂作为乳腺癌患者激素疗法相关骨质流失的治疗和预防策略具有重大前景。这项工作为未来的临床应用奠定了基础,突出了在先进药物递送系统中联合合成和天然化合物以解决复杂的多因素健康问题的潜力。

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