Molecular Pharmaceutics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 20, 2024
Aggressive
glioma
exhibits
a
poor
survival
rate.
Increased
tumor
aggression
is
linked
to
both
cells
and
tumor-associated
macrophages
(TAMs),
which
induce
pro-aggression,
invasion,
metastasis.
Imperatively,
for
effective
treatment,
it
important
target
TAMs.
Haloperidol,
neuropsychotic
drug,
avidly
targets
the
sigma
receptor
(SR),
expressed
in
higher
levels
cell
types.
Herein,
we
present
development
of
novel
cationic
lipid-conjugated
reduced
haloperidol
(±RHPC8),
aims
mediate
SR-targeted
antiglioma
effect.
Hypothetically,
±RHPC8
would
act
simultaneously
as
an
SR-targeting
ligand
anticancer
agent.
As
blood-brain
barrier
(BBB)
obstructs
direct
targeting
situ
glioma,
used
BBB-crossing
glucose-based
carbon
nanospheres
(CSPs)
deliver
within
tumor-bearing
mouse
brain.
The
resultant
±RHPC8-CSP
nanoconjugate
targeted
SR-expressing
cells.
In
orthotopic
subcutaneous
models,
prolonged
regressed
tumors
compared
other
treated
groups.
Notably,
was
significantly
taken
up
by
TAMs
thus
resulting
macrophage
polarization
from
M2
M1,
exhibited
markedly
expression
immunosuppressive
cytokines
released
TAMs,
including
TGF-β,
IL-10,
VEGF.
conclusion,
designed
presented
nanodrug
delivery
system
brain
cancer
treatment.
FEBS Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
598(12), P. 1543 - 1553
Published: May 23, 2024
Tumor
cells
can
express
the
immune
checkpoint
protein
programmed
death‐1
(PD‐1),
but
how
cancer
cell‐intrinsic
PD‐1
is
regulated
in
response
to
cellular
stresses
remains
largely
unknown.
Here,
we
uncover
a
unique
mechanism
by
which
chemotherapy
drug
doxorubicin
(Dox)
regulates
PD‐1.
Dox
upregulates
mRNA
while
reducing
levels
tumor
cells.
Although
shortens
half‐life,
it
fails
directly
induce
degradation.
Instead,
observe
that
promotes
interaction
between
peptide‐
N
(4)‐(
‐acetyl‐beta‐glucosaminyl)asparagine
amidase
(NGLY1)
and
PD‐1,
facilitating
NGLY1‐mediated
deglycosylation
destabilization.
The
maintenance
of
sensitizes
Dox‐mediated
antiproliferative
effects.
Our
study
unveils
regulatory
highlights
potential
role
antitumor
Advanced Therapeutics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
7(2)
Published: Sept. 26, 2023
Abstract
Nanotechnology
has
been
widely
used
in
drug
design
recent
years,
showing
great
potential
and
advantages
tumor
therapy.
However,
the
application
of
most
traditional
nanomedicines
is
still
limited
by
low
loading
rate,
poor
targeting
ability,
systemic
toxicity.
Based
on
characteristics
microenvironments,
numerous
studies
indicate
that
construction
stimuli‐responsive
nanocarriers
can
effectively
solve
above
problems
improving
delivery
efficiency,
reducing
side
effects,
enhancing
targeting.
A
significant
feature
responsive
they
release
activate
drugs
at
specific
sites
under
stimulus,
including
internal
stimuli
(e.g.,
pH,
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS),
glutathione
(GSH),
enzyme,
hypoxia,
adenosine‐triphosphate
(ATP),
etc.)
external
light,
thermo,
ultrasound,
etc.).
Of
note,
learning
about
various
pathways
responses
enable
researchers
to
for
Herein,
this
review
focuses
strategies
In
addition,
role
synergistic
therapy
also
discussed.
The
expectation
provide
ideas
practical
effective
nanocarriers.
Assay and Drug Development Technologies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(2), P. 73 - 85
Published: Jan. 9, 2024
Glioblastoma,
commonly
known
as
glioblastoma
multiforme
(GBM),
is
one
of
the
deadliest
and
most
invasive
types
brain
cancer.
Two
factors
account
for
majority
treatment
limitations
GBM.
First,
presence
blood–brain
barrier
(BBB)
renders
malignancy
ineffective,
leading
to
recurrence
without
full
recovery.
Second,
several
adverse
effects
are
associated
with
drugs
used
in
conventional
GBM
treatment.
Recent
studies
have
developed
nanocarrier
systems,
such
liposomes,
polymeric
micelles,
dendrimers,
nanosuspensions,
nanoemulsions,
nanostructured
lipid
carriers,
solid
nanocarriers,
metal
particles,
silica
nanoparticles,
which
allow
drug-loaded
formulations
penetrate
BBB
more
effectively.
This
has
opened
up
new
possibilities
overcoming
therapy
issues.
Extensive
methodical
searches
databases
PubMed,
Science
Direct,
Google
Scholar,
others
were
conducted
gather
relevant
literature
this
work,
using
precise
keyword
combinations
"GBM,"
"brain
tumor,"
"nanocarriers."
review
provides
deep
insights
into
administration
nanocarriers
management
explores
advancements
nanotechnology.
It
also
highlights
how
scientific
developments
can
be
explained
connection
hopeful
findings
about
potential
future
successful
Molecular Pharmaceutics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 20, 2024
Aggressive
glioma
exhibits
a
poor
survival
rate.
Increased
tumor
aggression
is
linked
to
both
cells
and
tumor-associated
macrophages
(TAMs),
which
induce
pro-aggression,
invasion,
metastasis.
Imperatively,
for
effective
treatment,
it
important
target
TAMs.
Haloperidol,
neuropsychotic
drug,
avidly
targets
the
sigma
receptor
(SR),
expressed
in
higher
levels
cell
types.
Herein,
we
present
development
of
novel
cationic
lipid-conjugated
reduced
haloperidol
(±RHPC8),
aims
mediate
SR-targeted
antiglioma
effect.
Hypothetically,
±RHPC8
would
act
simultaneously
as
an
SR-targeting
ligand
anticancer
agent.
As
blood-brain
barrier
(BBB)
obstructs
direct
targeting
situ
glioma,
used
BBB-crossing
glucose-based
carbon
nanospheres
(CSPs)
deliver
within
tumor-bearing
mouse
brain.
The
resultant
±RHPC8-CSP
nanoconjugate
targeted
SR-expressing
cells.
In
orthotopic
subcutaneous
models,
prolonged
regressed
tumors
compared
other
treated
groups.
Notably,
was
significantly
taken
up
by
TAMs
thus
resulting
macrophage
polarization
from
M2
M1,
exhibited
markedly
expression
immunosuppressive
cytokines
released
TAMs,
including
TGF-β,
IL-10,
VEGF.
conclusion,
designed
presented
nanodrug
delivery
system
brain
cancer
treatment.