In this work, we describe the development of targeted polymeric nanoparticles loaded with lenvatinib for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). A synthetic brush copolymer (PHEA-g-BIB-pButMA-g-PEG-biotin) was synthesized from α-poly(N-2-hydroxyethyl)-D,L-aspartamide (PHEA) by a three-step reaction involving atom transfer radical polymerisation (ATRP) to graft hydrophobic polybutylmethacrylate pendant groups and further conjugation with biotinylated polyethylene glycol via carbonate ester. Subsequently, lenvatinib-loaded nanoparticles were obtained and characterized demonstrating colloidal size, negative zeta potential, biotin exposure on the surface and the ability to release lenvatinib in a sustained manner. Lenvatinib-loaded nanoparticles were tested in vitro on HCC cells to evaluate their anticancer efficacy compared to free drug. Furthermore, the enhanced in vivo efficacy of lenvatinib-loaded nanoparticles on nude mice HCC xenograft models was demonstrated by evaluating tumor burdens, apoptotic markers and histological scores after administration of lenvatinib-nanoparticles via intraperitoneal or oral route. Finally, in vivo biodistribution studies were performed, demonstrating the ability of the prepared drug delivery systems to significantly accumulate in the solid tumor by active targeting, due to the presence of biotin on the nanoparticle surface.

Varvara P., Emanuele Drago S., Esposito E., Campolo M., Mauro N., Calabrese G., et al. (2024). Biotinylated polyaminoacid-based nanoparticles for the targeted delivery of lenvatinib towards hepatocarcinoma. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICS, 662, 1-15 [10.1016/j.ijpharm.2024.124537].

Biotinylated polyaminoacid-based nanoparticles for the targeted delivery of lenvatinib towards hepatocarcinoma

Mauro N.;Giammona G.
Penultimo
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Pitarresi G.
2024-09-05

Abstract

In this work, we describe the development of targeted polymeric nanoparticles loaded with lenvatinib for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). A synthetic brush copolymer (PHEA-g-BIB-pButMA-g-PEG-biotin) was synthesized from α-poly(N-2-hydroxyethyl)-D,L-aspartamide (PHEA) by a three-step reaction involving atom transfer radical polymerisation (ATRP) to graft hydrophobic polybutylmethacrylate pendant groups and further conjugation with biotinylated polyethylene glycol via carbonate ester. Subsequently, lenvatinib-loaded nanoparticles were obtained and characterized demonstrating colloidal size, negative zeta potential, biotin exposure on the surface and the ability to release lenvatinib in a sustained manner. Lenvatinib-loaded nanoparticles were tested in vitro on HCC cells to evaluate their anticancer efficacy compared to free drug. Furthermore, the enhanced in vivo efficacy of lenvatinib-loaded nanoparticles on nude mice HCC xenograft models was demonstrated by evaluating tumor burdens, apoptotic markers and histological scores after administration of lenvatinib-nanoparticles via intraperitoneal or oral route. Finally, in vivo biodistribution studies were performed, demonstrating the ability of the prepared drug delivery systems to significantly accumulate in the solid tumor by active targeting, due to the presence of biotin on the nanoparticle surface.
5-set-2024
Varvara P., Emanuele Drago S., Esposito E., Campolo M., Mauro N., Calabrese G., et al. (2024). Biotinylated polyaminoacid-based nanoparticles for the targeted delivery of lenvatinib towards hepatocarcinoma. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICS, 662, 1-15 [10.1016/j.ijpharm.2024.124537].
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