Drug resistance of anthracycline in the invasive cancer is associated with the lowered cellular drug uptake and diminished co-localization of drug with nuclei. In the present study, we aimed to construct the folate-co...Drug resistance of anthracycline in the invasive cancer is associated with the lowered cellular drug uptake and diminished co-localization of drug with nuclei. In the present study, we aimed to construct the folate-conjugated epirubicin liposomes by incorporating a synthesized folate-lipid derivative; and to assess the effects on cellular drug uptake, co-localization of drug with nuclei and efficacy in treatment of invasive breast cancer cells. The studies were performed on invasive human breast cancer cells. The folate-PEG2ooo-DSPE conjugate was synthesized, and the constructed folate-conjugated epirubicin liposomes were approximately 1 O0 nm in size. The in vitro studies demonstrated that the folate-conjugated epirubicin liposomes had the strongest cellular drug uptake and co-localization with nuclei of the invasive breast cancer cells. Besides, the liposomes displayed the most significant efficacy in killing the invasive cancer cells, in preventing their invasive potential, and in penetrating ability into breast cancer spheroid as well. In conclusion, the constructed folate-conjugated epirubicin liposomes were able to enhance the efficacy in treatment of invasive breast cancer by improving the cellular drug uptake and increasing the co-localization with nuclei, hence offering a new strategy for potentially eradicating the invasive breast cancer cells.展开更多
基金The National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.81373343 and 81673367)
文摘Drug resistance of anthracycline in the invasive cancer is associated with the lowered cellular drug uptake and diminished co-localization of drug with nuclei. In the present study, we aimed to construct the folate-conjugated epirubicin liposomes by incorporating a synthesized folate-lipid derivative; and to assess the effects on cellular drug uptake, co-localization of drug with nuclei and efficacy in treatment of invasive breast cancer cells. The studies were performed on invasive human breast cancer cells. The folate-PEG2ooo-DSPE conjugate was synthesized, and the constructed folate-conjugated epirubicin liposomes were approximately 1 O0 nm in size. The in vitro studies demonstrated that the folate-conjugated epirubicin liposomes had the strongest cellular drug uptake and co-localization with nuclei of the invasive breast cancer cells. Besides, the liposomes displayed the most significant efficacy in killing the invasive cancer cells, in preventing their invasive potential, and in penetrating ability into breast cancer spheroid as well. In conclusion, the constructed folate-conjugated epirubicin liposomes were able to enhance the efficacy in treatment of invasive breast cancer by improving the cellular drug uptake and increasing the co-localization with nuclei, hence offering a new strategy for potentially eradicating the invasive breast cancer cells.
