Objective: To prepare Pingyangmycin gelatin microspheres (PYM-GMS) for carotid artery embolization therapy and to study the release characteristics in vivo and in vitro. Methods: PYM-GMS was prepared by optical doubl...Objective: To prepare Pingyangmycin gelatin microspheres (PYM-GMS) for carotid artery embolization therapy and to study the release characteristics in vivo and in vitro. Methods: PYM-GMS was prepared by optical double-phase emulsified condensation polymerization. Through UV-spectrophotometer drug content and encapsulation rate were measured. The characteristics of drug release in vitro which could simulate the actual state in vivo were tested by HPLC. Three ways of vein drop, artery perfusion and artery embolization were contrasted. Under the supervision of X-ray, PYM-GMS were perfused into the external carotid artery of rabbits by superselective artery embolization. Blood samples were tested at different time and analyzed statistically. Results: The roundness of PYM-GMS was 1.02?.005. The mean diameter was 85.6 mm, 78% of them ranging from 50-200 mm, which fitted the use of embolization. PYM content and encapsulation rate were 6.8% and 91.3% respectively. 70% of the drug was released in 3 h in the simulated environment in vivo and total drug was released after more than 6 h. After artery embolization with small dosage of PYM-GMS, the local drug concentration was 8 times higher than the blood drug concentration and the high level of local drug concentration was kept for more than 120 min. Conclusion: External carotid artery embolization with PYM-GMS, which significantly reduced the circulating drug level and employment dosage, could prolong the duration higher drug concentration and suit the purpose of targeted tumor therapy.展开更多
Manual Therapy is a rehabilitative approach based on the use of therapeutic procedures that includes several techniques, but this paper focuses on what is known as Positional Release (PR), a therapeutic model that inc...Manual Therapy is a rehabilitative approach based on the use of therapeutic procedures that includes several techniques, but this paper focuses on what is known as Positional Release (PR), a therapeutic model that includes a series of manoeuvres that are mainly used for the treatment of soft tissue. A deeper understanding of this type of therapeutic approach, especially its well known and widespread variant, Strain-Counterstrain, could, through controlled trials and systematic reviews, confirm its effectiveness, definitively explain the neurophysiological mechanism, and therefore make Positional Release another indispensable option in the professional expertise of the physiotherapist.展开更多
BACKGROUND Chimeric antigen receptor T-Cell(CAR-T)therapy is an effective new treatment for hematologic malignancies.Cytokine release syndrome(CRS)and neurologic toxicity are main toxicities.CRS-induced rhabdomyolysis...BACKGROUND Chimeric antigen receptor T-Cell(CAR-T)therapy is an effective new treatment for hematologic malignancies.Cytokine release syndrome(CRS)and neurologic toxicity are main toxicities.CRS-induced rhabdomyolysis(RM)followed by CART therapy treatment has not been previously reported.CASE SUMMARY We report a case of a 22-year-old woman with relapsed acute lymphoblastic leukemia obtained sequential cluster of differentiation(CD)19 and CD22 CAR-T infusion.This patient experienced grade 3 CRS with RM,mild hypotension requiring intravenous fluids,and mild hypoxia and was managed effectively with the IL-6 receptor antagonist tocilizumab.This patient had no signs of immune effector cell-associated neurologic syndrome.Restaging scans 30 d postCAR-T therapy demonstrated a complete remission,and the symptoms of muscle weakness improved through rehabilitation.CONCLUSION Myalgia is an easily overlooked symptom of severe CRS after CAR-T therapy.It is necessary to monitor myoglobin levels when a patient presents with symptoms of myalgia or acute renal insufficiency.展开更多
Parenteral sustained release drug formulations, acting as preferable platforms for longterm exposure therapy, have been wildly used in clinical practice. However, most of these delivery systems must be given by hypode...Parenteral sustained release drug formulations, acting as preferable platforms for longterm exposure therapy, have been wildly used in clinical practice. However, most of these delivery systems must be given by hypodermic injection. Therefore, issues including needle-phobic, needle-stick injuries and inappropriate reuse of needles would hamper the further applications of these delivery platforms. Microneedles (MNs) as a potential alternative system for hypodermic needles can benefit from minimally invasive and self-administration. Recently, polymeric microneedle-mediated sustained release systems (MN@SRS) have opened up a new way for treatment of many diseases. Here, we reviewed the recent researches in MN@SRS for transdermal delivery, and summed up its typical design strategies and applications in various diseases therapy, particularly focusing on the applications in contraception, infection, cancer, diabetes, and subcutaneous disease. An overview of the present clinical translation difficulties and future outlook of MN@SRS was also provided.展开更多
Objective: The aim of our study was to probe into the effect of fluorouracil controlled release formulation in the local implant treatment of patients with advanced colorectal cancer. Methods: Sixty-four cases of pati...Objective: The aim of our study was to probe into the effect of fluorouracil controlled release formulation in the local implant treatment of patients with advanced colorectal cancer. Methods: Sixty-four cases of patients advanced colorectal cancer from August 2004 to February 2008 were selected for radical surgery, including 32 cases injected with intraoperative fluorouracil controlled release formulation in local implantation for 600 mg (the treatment group). Patients in another 32 cases received abdominal washing surgery by distilled water (the control group). All patients were followed up for 2 years and observed in aspects of the toxicity, 2-year survival rate, local recurrence rate and distant metastasis rate. Results: The 2-year survival rate and local recurrence rate in the treatment group was better than those in the control group (P < 0.05); as for toxicity and distant metastasis rate, no significant difference was observed. Conclusion: The effect of fluorouracil controlled release formulation in local implantation treatment was significant and the patient tolerance was satisfactory. Thus, it is an effective approach in the treatment of advanced colorectal cancer.展开更多
The aim of this paper was to evaluate controlled release behavior and the therapeutic efficacy of 5-FU-loaded Poly(lactic acid) (PLA)microspheres to human gastric cancer xenograft, and the targeting effect of VEGF/5-F...The aim of this paper was to evaluate controlled release behavior and the therapeutic efficacy of 5-FU-loaded Poly(lactic acid) (PLA)microspheres to human gastric cancer xenograft, and the targeting effect of VEGF/5-FU loaded PLA nanoparticles. 5-FU-loaded PLA microspheres were prepared by an emulsion evaporation method, and were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). 5-FU loaded PLA nanoparticles were characterized by (TEM), and particle size analyzer determined the distribution of nanoparticles size. The release performances of 5-FU microspheres in vitro were studied in PH 7.4 phosphate buffered saline. The therapeutic efficacy of 5-FU-loaded PLA microspheres in vivo were studied using MGC-803 (human stomach cancer) xenograft. 32 nude mice were divided into four groups (n =8), 5-FU loaded PLA microspheres were injected at tumor site. VEGF121 monoclonal antibody was connected with 5-FU loaded PLA nanoparticles through carbodimide. The targeted effect of VEGF 5-FU loaded nanoparticles in vivo were observed by single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) after tail vein injection at 1 h and 2 h. SEM observation showed that microspheres were spherical, and the diameters of two kinds of microspheres were 1 μm and 5 μm respectively. The mean diameter of nanoparticles was 191.0 nm, and the index of polydispersity was 0.202. The drug was released following biphasic kinetics, initial burst and the following steady phase. 1 μm and 5 μm 5-FU-loaded microspheres both resulted in increased life span (1 μm microspheres median survival time=40.63 days, 5 μm microspheres median survival time=62.25 days), against 5-FU pure drug (median survival time=14.5 days). These results strongly suggest that 5-FU-loaded PLA microspheres increase life span of nude mice bearing MGC-803 tumors. After injection for 2 h, almost all the VEGF/5-FU loaded PLA nanoparticles could centralize at the human gastric cancer xenograft sites. That demonstrated VEGF monoclonal antibody remain its bioactivity after connection with nanoparticles, VEGF/5-FU loaded PLA nanoparticles had very exact targeting function for gastric tumor xenograft.展开更多
Boron neutron capture therapy(BNCT)is a novel binary therapy combining boron targeted drugs and neutron irradiation,which can selectively and effectively kill cancer cells at the cellular scale.Controlled release of b...Boron neutron capture therapy(BNCT)is a novel binary therapy combining boron targeted drugs and neutron irradiation,which can selectively and effectively kill cancer cells at the cellular scale.Controlled release of boron drug and its accumulation in tumor sites are the crux of BNCT.Here,we developed a^(10)B-boric acid(^(10)BA)-loaded nanofiber applying for BNCT by in situ administration.The nanofibers were obtained by electrospinning technique using polyethylene glycol/polylactide(PEO/PLA)block copolymers.By changing the ratio of hydrophilicity to hydrophobicity of the nanofibers,the controlled release and the effective accumulation of boron 10 isotope(^(10)B)were achieved in situ.The^(10)B content in tumor could reach to 2540μg/g,significantly exceeding the required level of 20–50μg/g for BNCT operation.Utilizing pertinent DNA damage experiments,direct evidence and quantified data of BNCT-induced DNA damage in tumor cells were obtained for the first time.Transcriptome sequencing was employed to predict the molecular mechanisms and potential signaling pathways of BNCT,providing theoretical basis for future combined therapies.The antitumor efficiency of BNCT was demonstrated by establishing mice model of subcutaneous tumor and tumor recurrence.The research presents a novel boron-loaded nanofiber mats for BNCT,which enables controlled drug release and holds significant potential in the treatment of unresectable or postoperative residual tumors.展开更多
Albumin has been widely applied for rational design of drug delivery complexes as natural carriers in cancer therapy due to its distinct advantages of biocompatibility,abundance,low toxicity and versatile property.Hen...Albumin has been widely applied for rational design of drug delivery complexes as natural carriers in cancer therapy due to its distinct advantages of biocompatibility,abundance,low toxicity and versatile property.Hence,various types of multifunctional albumin-based nanoplatforms(MAlb-NPs)that adopt multiple imaging and therapeutic techniques have been developed for cancer diagnosis and treatment.Stimuli-responsive release,including reduction-sensitive,p H-responsive,concentration-dependent and photodynamic-triggered,is important to achieve low-toxicity cancer therapy.Several types of imaging techniques can synergistically improve the effectiveness of cancer therapy.Therefore,combinational theranostic is considered to be a prospective strategy to improve treatment efficiency,minimize side effects and reduce drug resistance,which has received tremendous attentions in recent years.In this review,we highlight several stimuli-responsive albumin nanoplatforms for combinational theranostic.展开更多
deprivation therapy (ADT) is a standard treatment for metastatic, recurrent and locally advanced prostate cancer (PCa). The aim of this study is to investigate the timing and extent of testosterone recovery in cli...deprivation therapy (ADT) is a standard treatment for metastatic, recurrent and locally advanced prostate cancer (PCa). The aim of this study is to investigate the timing and extent of testosterone recovery in clinically localized PCa patients treated with radical prostatectomy (RP) and subsequent short-term adjuvant ADT. A total of 95 localized PCa patients underwent RP and 9-month adjuvant ADT were included in this prospective study. Serum testosterone level was measured before adjuvant ADT, at ADT cessation, and at 1, 3, 6, 9 and 12 months after cessation of ADT. A Cox proportional hazards model was used to assess variables associated with the ti me of testosterone normalization. The results showed that median patient age was 67 years and median testosterone level before adjuvant ADT was 361 (230-905) ng d1-1. All patients finished 9-month adjuvant ADT and achieved castrate testosterone level. At 3 months after ADT cessation, testosterone recovered to supracastrate level in 97.9% patients and to normal level in 36.9% patients. The percentage of patients who recovered to normal testosterone level increased to 66.3%, 86.3% and 92.6% at 6, 9 and 12 months, respectively. Cox regression model found that higher baseline testosterone level ( 300 ng dl- 1) was the only variable associated with a shorter time to testosterone normalization (hazard ratio: 1.98; P -- 0.012). In conclusion, in most patients, testosterone recovered to supracastrate level at 3 months and to normal level at 12 months after 9-month adjuvant ADT cessation. Patients with higher baseline testosterone level need shorter time of testosterone normalization.展开更多
Benign prostatic hyperplasia(BPH)is a pathologic condition of the prostate described as a substantial increase in its number of epithelial and stromal cells.BPH may significantly reduce the quality of life due to the ...Benign prostatic hyperplasia(BPH)is a pathologic condition of the prostate described as a substantial increase in its number of epithelial and stromal cells.BPH may significantly reduce the quality of life due to the initiation of bladder outlet obstruction and lower urinary tract syndromes.Current medical therapies mostly consist of inhibitors of 5α-reductase orα1-adrenergic blockers;their efficacy is often insufficient.Antagonistic analogs of neuropeptide hormones are novel candidates for the management of BPH.At first,antagonists of luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone(LHRH)have been introduced to the therapy aimed to reduce serum testosterone levels.However,they have also been found to produce an inhibitory activity on local LHRH receptors in the prostate as well as impotence and other related side effects.Since then,several preclinical and clinical studies reported the favorable effects of LHRH antagonists in BPH.In contrast,antagonists of growth hormone-releasing hormone(GHRH)and gastrin-releasing peptide(GRP)have been tested only in preclinical settings and produce significant reduction in prostate size in experimental models of BPH.They act at least in part,by blocking the action of respective ligands produced locally on prostates through their respective receptors in the prostate,and by inhibition of autocrine insulin-like growth factors-Ⅰ/Ⅱand epidermal growth factor production.GHRH and LHRH antagonists were also tested in combination resulting in a cumulative effect that was greater than that of each alone.This article will review the numerous studies that demonstrate the beneficial effects of antagonistic analogs of LHRH,GHRH and GRP in BPH,as well as suggesting a potential role for somatostatin analogs in experimental therapies.展开更多
Most patients with multiple myeloma (MM) respond well to initial therapy, but invariably relapse due to evolution of resistant phenotypes. Here we examine the evolutionary dynamics of proliferation of resistant MM phe...Most patients with multiple myeloma (MM) respond well to initial therapy, but invariably relapse due to evolution of resistant phenotypes. Here we examine the evolutionary dynamics of proliferation of resistant MM phenotypes during therapy. By applying computational models to data from three clinical trials for newly diagnosed MM patients, we have quantified the size and level of chemoresistance of subpopulations within the tumor burden in 124 patients, prior to and during therapy. Subsequently, we used the computational models to explore an alternative strategy of “adaptive therapy” (AT), which includes defined treatment holidays, to improve the duration of “controlled disease” (CD). Simulations showed that AT could prolong CD in all three trials: 50.0% vs. 11.1% 50-month CD for a single agent approach in older adults (P = 0.0123), 80.4% vs. 58.8% 60-month CD for a multi-agent bortezomib based therapy (P = 0.0082), and 54.0% vs. 24.0% 60-month CD for a multi-agent lenalidomide based therapy (P < 0.0001). Increases in duration of CD resulted from the stabilization of tumor burden, which in turn would delay the growth of chemoresistant sub-populations in patients with partial (PR), or very good partial response (VGPR). These computational algorithms suggest that AT may provide an alternative and feasible therapeutic management strategy in MM.展开更多
Single chemotherapy is difficult to meet the needs of tumor cure. Photothermia combined with chemotherapy is anew and effective anti-tumor therapy. However, the drug loading of nanoparticles and increase in performanc...Single chemotherapy is difficult to meet the needs of tumor cure. Photothermia combined with chemotherapy is anew and effective anti-tumor therapy. However, the drug loading of nanoparticles and increase in performance of photothermalconversion limits the therapeutic effect of combination therapy. In this study, two-dimensional boron (boron, B) nanoparticles wereprepared by ultrasonic exfoliation, and copper sulfide (CuS) nanoparticles and doxorubicin (DOX) were grown on the surface ofthe nanoparticles to form B-CuS-DOX nanoparticles. B-CuS carrier has high DOX drug loading capacity (864mg/g) and goodphotothermal conversion performance (photothermal conversion efficiency at 808nm is 55.8%). At the same time, it can achievedrug release and good photothermal response at near infrared and pH. The nanoparticles designed in this study are expected toprovide an effective chemotherapy-photothermal therapy strategy for tumor therapy in vivo.展开更多
The aim of this investigation is preparation of Mitomycin-C encapsulated with chitosan nanoparticles synthesis using ionic gelation technique for intravesical controlled drug delivery systems. This study was conducted...The aim of this investigation is preparation of Mitomycin-C encapsulated with chitosan nanoparticles synthesis using ionic gelation technique for intravesical controlled drug delivery systems. This study was conducted in vitro. Cumulative amount of drug released from the nanoparticles was calculated. Mitomycin-C release studies were examined for different pH values. During the drug loading and release studies, initial amount of drug was changed (i.e., 0.5, 1.25 and 2.5 mg) to get different release profiles and the release studies were repeated (n = 6). The loading efficiencies of Mitomycin-C with three different initial concentrations 0.5mg/ml, 1.25 mg/ml and 2.5 mg/ml into chitosan nanoparticles were 54.5%, 47.1% and 36.4%, respectively. For different pH values, the cumulative releases of Mitomycin-C from chitosan nanoparticles were 47% and 53% for pH 6.0 and 7.4, respectively (p < 0.01). For different drug doses, the cumulative releases of Mitomycin-C (MMC) from Chitosan nanoparticles were 44%, 53% and 65% for 0.5 mg/mL, 1.25 mg/mL and 2.5 mg/mL respectively (p < 0.01). The anticancer activity of Mitomycin-C loaded chitosan nanoparticles was measured in T24 bladder cancer cell line in vitro, and the results revealed that the 2.5 MMC coated Chitosan nanoparticles had better tumor cells decline activity. From this investigation, we conclude that the drug encapsulated synthesized chitosan nanoparticles possess a high ability to be used as pH and dose responsive drug delivery system. This systematic investigation demonstrates a promising future for the intravesical installation in treatment of the superficial bladder cancer.展开更多
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.30170271).
文摘Objective: To prepare Pingyangmycin gelatin microspheres (PYM-GMS) for carotid artery embolization therapy and to study the release characteristics in vivo and in vitro. Methods: PYM-GMS was prepared by optical double-phase emulsified condensation polymerization. Through UV-spectrophotometer drug content and encapsulation rate were measured. The characteristics of drug release in vitro which could simulate the actual state in vivo were tested by HPLC. Three ways of vein drop, artery perfusion and artery embolization were contrasted. Under the supervision of X-ray, PYM-GMS were perfused into the external carotid artery of rabbits by superselective artery embolization. Blood samples were tested at different time and analyzed statistically. Results: The roundness of PYM-GMS was 1.02?.005. The mean diameter was 85.6 mm, 78% of them ranging from 50-200 mm, which fitted the use of embolization. PYM content and encapsulation rate were 6.8% and 91.3% respectively. 70% of the drug was released in 3 h in the simulated environment in vivo and total drug was released after more than 6 h. After artery embolization with small dosage of PYM-GMS, the local drug concentration was 8 times higher than the blood drug concentration and the high level of local drug concentration was kept for more than 120 min. Conclusion: External carotid artery embolization with PYM-GMS, which significantly reduced the circulating drug level and employment dosage, could prolong the duration higher drug concentration and suit the purpose of targeted tumor therapy.
文摘Manual Therapy is a rehabilitative approach based on the use of therapeutic procedures that includes several techniques, but this paper focuses on what is known as Positional Release (PR), a therapeutic model that includes a series of manoeuvres that are mainly used for the treatment of soft tissue. A deeper understanding of this type of therapeutic approach, especially its well known and widespread variant, Strain-Counterstrain, could, through controlled trials and systematic reviews, confirm its effectiveness, definitively explain the neurophysiological mechanism, and therefore make Positional Release another indispensable option in the professional expertise of the physiotherapist.
文摘BACKGROUND Chimeric antigen receptor T-Cell(CAR-T)therapy is an effective new treatment for hematologic malignancies.Cytokine release syndrome(CRS)and neurologic toxicity are main toxicities.CRS-induced rhabdomyolysis(RM)followed by CART therapy treatment has not been previously reported.CASE SUMMARY We report a case of a 22-year-old woman with relapsed acute lymphoblastic leukemia obtained sequential cluster of differentiation(CD)19 and CD22 CAR-T infusion.This patient experienced grade 3 CRS with RM,mild hypotension requiring intravenous fluids,and mild hypoxia and was managed effectively with the IL-6 receptor antagonist tocilizumab.This patient had no signs of immune effector cell-associated neurologic syndrome.Restaging scans 30 d postCAR-T therapy demonstrated a complete remission,and the symptoms of muscle weakness improved through rehabilitation.CONCLUSION Myalgia is an easily overlooked symptom of severe CRS after CAR-T therapy.It is necessary to monitor myoglobin levels when a patient presents with symptoms of myalgia or acute renal insufficiency.
基金financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (32071342 and 31922042)Guangdong Special Support Program (2019TQ05Y209)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (19ykzd31)。
文摘Parenteral sustained release drug formulations, acting as preferable platforms for longterm exposure therapy, have been wildly used in clinical practice. However, most of these delivery systems must be given by hypodermic injection. Therefore, issues including needle-phobic, needle-stick injuries and inappropriate reuse of needles would hamper the further applications of these delivery platforms. Microneedles (MNs) as a potential alternative system for hypodermic needles can benefit from minimally invasive and self-administration. Recently, polymeric microneedle-mediated sustained release systems (MN@SRS) have opened up a new way for treatment of many diseases. Here, we reviewed the recent researches in MN@SRS for transdermal delivery, and summed up its typical design strategies and applications in various diseases therapy, particularly focusing on the applications in contraception, infection, cancer, diabetes, and subcutaneous disease. An overview of the present clinical translation difficulties and future outlook of MN@SRS was also provided.
文摘Objective: The aim of our study was to probe into the effect of fluorouracil controlled release formulation in the local implant treatment of patients with advanced colorectal cancer. Methods: Sixty-four cases of patients advanced colorectal cancer from August 2004 to February 2008 were selected for radical surgery, including 32 cases injected with intraoperative fluorouracil controlled release formulation in local implantation for 600 mg (the treatment group). Patients in another 32 cases received abdominal washing surgery by distilled water (the control group). All patients were followed up for 2 years and observed in aspects of the toxicity, 2-year survival rate, local recurrence rate and distant metastasis rate. Results: The 2-year survival rate and local recurrence rate in the treatment group was better than those in the control group (P < 0.05); as for toxicity and distant metastasis rate, no significant difference was observed. Conclusion: The effect of fluorouracil controlled release formulation in local implantation treatment was significant and the patient tolerance was satisfactory. Thus, it is an effective approach in the treatment of advanced colorectal cancer.
文摘The aim of this paper was to evaluate controlled release behavior and the therapeutic efficacy of 5-FU-loaded Poly(lactic acid) (PLA)microspheres to human gastric cancer xenograft, and the targeting effect of VEGF/5-FU loaded PLA nanoparticles. 5-FU-loaded PLA microspheres were prepared by an emulsion evaporation method, and were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). 5-FU loaded PLA nanoparticles were characterized by (TEM), and particle size analyzer determined the distribution of nanoparticles size. The release performances of 5-FU microspheres in vitro were studied in PH 7.4 phosphate buffered saline. The therapeutic efficacy of 5-FU-loaded PLA microspheres in vivo were studied using MGC-803 (human stomach cancer) xenograft. 32 nude mice were divided into four groups (n =8), 5-FU loaded PLA microspheres were injected at tumor site. VEGF121 monoclonal antibody was connected with 5-FU loaded PLA nanoparticles through carbodimide. The targeted effect of VEGF 5-FU loaded nanoparticles in vivo were observed by single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) after tail vein injection at 1 h and 2 h. SEM observation showed that microspheres were spherical, and the diameters of two kinds of microspheres were 1 μm and 5 μm respectively. The mean diameter of nanoparticles was 191.0 nm, and the index of polydispersity was 0.202. The drug was released following biphasic kinetics, initial burst and the following steady phase. 1 μm and 5 μm 5-FU-loaded microspheres both resulted in increased life span (1 μm microspheres median survival time=40.63 days, 5 μm microspheres median survival time=62.25 days), against 5-FU pure drug (median survival time=14.5 days). These results strongly suggest that 5-FU-loaded PLA microspheres increase life span of nude mice bearing MGC-803 tumors. After injection for 2 h, almost all the VEGF/5-FU loaded PLA nanoparticles could centralize at the human gastric cancer xenograft sites. That demonstrated VEGF monoclonal antibody remain its bioactivity after connection with nanoparticles, VEGF/5-FU loaded PLA nanoparticles had very exact targeting function for gastric tumor xenograft.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21975246,52103193,and 52273124)the Natural Science Foundation of Shenzhen Municipality(No.JCYJ20230807112801003)+2 种基金the Projects of Jilin Province Science and Technology Development Plan(No.20220101052JC)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.2412023QD017)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities-Excellent Youth Team Program(No.2412023YQ001).
文摘Boron neutron capture therapy(BNCT)is a novel binary therapy combining boron targeted drugs and neutron irradiation,which can selectively and effectively kill cancer cells at the cellular scale.Controlled release of boron drug and its accumulation in tumor sites are the crux of BNCT.Here,we developed a^(10)B-boric acid(^(10)BA)-loaded nanofiber applying for BNCT by in situ administration.The nanofibers were obtained by electrospinning technique using polyethylene glycol/polylactide(PEO/PLA)block copolymers.By changing the ratio of hydrophilicity to hydrophobicity of the nanofibers,the controlled release and the effective accumulation of boron 10 isotope(^(10)B)were achieved in situ.The^(10)B content in tumor could reach to 2540μg/g,significantly exceeding the required level of 20–50μg/g for BNCT operation.Utilizing pertinent DNA damage experiments,direct evidence and quantified data of BNCT-induced DNA damage in tumor cells were obtained for the first time.Transcriptome sequencing was employed to predict the molecular mechanisms and potential signaling pathways of BNCT,providing theoretical basis for future combined therapies.The antitumor efficiency of BNCT was demonstrated by establishing mice model of subcutaneous tumor and tumor recurrence.The research presents a novel boron-loaded nanofiber mats for BNCT,which enables controlled drug release and holds significant potential in the treatment of unresectable or postoperative residual tumors.
文摘Albumin has been widely applied for rational design of drug delivery complexes as natural carriers in cancer therapy due to its distinct advantages of biocompatibility,abundance,low toxicity and versatile property.Hence,various types of multifunctional albumin-based nanoplatforms(MAlb-NPs)that adopt multiple imaging and therapeutic techniques have been developed for cancer diagnosis and treatment.Stimuli-responsive release,including reduction-sensitive,p H-responsive,concentration-dependent and photodynamic-triggered,is important to achieve low-toxicity cancer therapy.Several types of imaging techniques can synergistically improve the effectiveness of cancer therapy.Therefore,combinational theranostic is considered to be a prospective strategy to improve treatment efficiency,minimize side effects and reduce drug resistance,which has received tremendous attentions in recent years.In this review,we highlight several stimuli-responsive albumin nanoplatforms for combinational theranostic.
文摘deprivation therapy (ADT) is a standard treatment for metastatic, recurrent and locally advanced prostate cancer (PCa). The aim of this study is to investigate the timing and extent of testosterone recovery in clinically localized PCa patients treated with radical prostatectomy (RP) and subsequent short-term adjuvant ADT. A total of 95 localized PCa patients underwent RP and 9-month adjuvant ADT were included in this prospective study. Serum testosterone level was measured before adjuvant ADT, at ADT cessation, and at 1, 3, 6, 9 and 12 months after cessation of ADT. A Cox proportional hazards model was used to assess variables associated with the ti me of testosterone normalization. The results showed that median patient age was 67 years and median testosterone level before adjuvant ADT was 361 (230-905) ng d1-1. All patients finished 9-month adjuvant ADT and achieved castrate testosterone level. At 3 months after ADT cessation, testosterone recovered to supracastrate level in 97.9% patients and to normal level in 36.9% patients. The percentage of patients who recovered to normal testosterone level increased to 66.3%, 86.3% and 92.6% at 6, 9 and 12 months, respectively. Cox regression model found that higher baseline testosterone level ( 300 ng dl- 1) was the only variable associated with a shorter time to testosterone normalization (hazard ratio: 1.98; P -- 0.012). In conclusion, in most patients, testosterone recovered to supracastrate level at 3 months and to normal level at 12 months after 9-month adjuvant ADT cessation. Patients with higher baseline testosterone level need shorter time of testosterone normalization.
基金Supported by The Medical Research Service of the Veterans Affairs Department,Departments of Pathology and Medicine,Division of Hematology/Oncology,Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center,University of Miami,Miller School of Medicine,the South Florida Veterans Affairs Foundation for Research and Education(all to Schally AV)the L Austin Weeks Endowment for Urologic Research(to Block NL)+2 种基金in part by a grant from the Urology Care Foundation Research Scholars Program and the American Urological Association(AUA)Southeastern Section(to Rick FG)by a stipend program of the Department of Medicine,Dresdenby the Helmholtz Alliance ICEMED(Imaging and Curing Environmental Metabolic Diseases)through the Initiative and Networking Fund of the Helmholtz Association(to Popovics P)
文摘Benign prostatic hyperplasia(BPH)is a pathologic condition of the prostate described as a substantial increase in its number of epithelial and stromal cells.BPH may significantly reduce the quality of life due to the initiation of bladder outlet obstruction and lower urinary tract syndromes.Current medical therapies mostly consist of inhibitors of 5α-reductase orα1-adrenergic blockers;their efficacy is often insufficient.Antagonistic analogs of neuropeptide hormones are novel candidates for the management of BPH.At first,antagonists of luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone(LHRH)have been introduced to the therapy aimed to reduce serum testosterone levels.However,they have also been found to produce an inhibitory activity on local LHRH receptors in the prostate as well as impotence and other related side effects.Since then,several preclinical and clinical studies reported the favorable effects of LHRH antagonists in BPH.In contrast,antagonists of growth hormone-releasing hormone(GHRH)and gastrin-releasing peptide(GRP)have been tested only in preclinical settings and produce significant reduction in prostate size in experimental models of BPH.They act at least in part,by blocking the action of respective ligands produced locally on prostates through their respective receptors in the prostate,and by inhibition of autocrine insulin-like growth factors-Ⅰ/Ⅱand epidermal growth factor production.GHRH and LHRH antagonists were also tested in combination resulting in a cumulative effect that was greater than that of each alone.This article will review the numerous studies that demonstrate the beneficial effects of antagonistic analogs of LHRH,GHRH and GRP in BPH,as well as suggesting a potential role for somatostatin analogs in experimental therapies.
文摘Most patients with multiple myeloma (MM) respond well to initial therapy, but invariably relapse due to evolution of resistant phenotypes. Here we examine the evolutionary dynamics of proliferation of resistant MM phenotypes during therapy. By applying computational models to data from three clinical trials for newly diagnosed MM patients, we have quantified the size and level of chemoresistance of subpopulations within the tumor burden in 124 patients, prior to and during therapy. Subsequently, we used the computational models to explore an alternative strategy of “adaptive therapy” (AT), which includes defined treatment holidays, to improve the duration of “controlled disease” (CD). Simulations showed that AT could prolong CD in all three trials: 50.0% vs. 11.1% 50-month CD for a single agent approach in older adults (P = 0.0123), 80.4% vs. 58.8% 60-month CD for a multi-agent bortezomib based therapy (P = 0.0082), and 54.0% vs. 24.0% 60-month CD for a multi-agent lenalidomide based therapy (P < 0.0001). Increases in duration of CD resulted from the stabilization of tumor burden, which in turn would delay the growth of chemoresistant sub-populations in patients with partial (PR), or very good partial response (VGPR). These computational algorithms suggest that AT may provide an alternative and feasible therapeutic management strategy in MM.
文摘Single chemotherapy is difficult to meet the needs of tumor cure. Photothermia combined with chemotherapy is anew and effective anti-tumor therapy. However, the drug loading of nanoparticles and increase in performance of photothermalconversion limits the therapeutic effect of combination therapy. In this study, two-dimensional boron (boron, B) nanoparticles wereprepared by ultrasonic exfoliation, and copper sulfide (CuS) nanoparticles and doxorubicin (DOX) were grown on the surface ofthe nanoparticles to form B-CuS-DOX nanoparticles. B-CuS carrier has high DOX drug loading capacity (864mg/g) and goodphotothermal conversion performance (photothermal conversion efficiency at 808nm is 55.8%). At the same time, it can achievedrug release and good photothermal response at near infrared and pH. The nanoparticles designed in this study are expected toprovide an effective chemotherapy-photothermal therapy strategy for tumor therapy in vivo.
文摘The aim of this investigation is preparation of Mitomycin-C encapsulated with chitosan nanoparticles synthesis using ionic gelation technique for intravesical controlled drug delivery systems. This study was conducted in vitro. Cumulative amount of drug released from the nanoparticles was calculated. Mitomycin-C release studies were examined for different pH values. During the drug loading and release studies, initial amount of drug was changed (i.e., 0.5, 1.25 and 2.5 mg) to get different release profiles and the release studies were repeated (n = 6). The loading efficiencies of Mitomycin-C with three different initial concentrations 0.5mg/ml, 1.25 mg/ml and 2.5 mg/ml into chitosan nanoparticles were 54.5%, 47.1% and 36.4%, respectively. For different pH values, the cumulative releases of Mitomycin-C from chitosan nanoparticles were 47% and 53% for pH 6.0 and 7.4, respectively (p < 0.01). For different drug doses, the cumulative releases of Mitomycin-C (MMC) from Chitosan nanoparticles were 44%, 53% and 65% for 0.5 mg/mL, 1.25 mg/mL and 2.5 mg/mL respectively (p < 0.01). The anticancer activity of Mitomycin-C loaded chitosan nanoparticles was measured in T24 bladder cancer cell line in vitro, and the results revealed that the 2.5 MMC coated Chitosan nanoparticles had better tumor cells decline activity. From this investigation, we conclude that the drug encapsulated synthesized chitosan nanoparticles possess a high ability to be used as pH and dose responsive drug delivery system. This systematic investigation demonstrates a promising future for the intravesical installation in treatment of the superficial bladder cancer.