Multidrug resistance (MDR) remains the major obstacle to the success of clinical cancer chemotherapy. P-glycoprotein (P-gp), encoded by the MDR1, is an important part with complex mechanisms associated with the MDR. In order to overcome the MDR of tumors, we in the present experimental design incorporated small interfering RNA (siRNA) targeting MDR1 gene and anticancer drug paclitaxel (PTX) into the solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) to achieve the combinational therapeutic effects of genetherapy and chemotherapy. In this study, siRNA-PTX-SLNs were successfully prepared. The cytotoxicity of blank SLNs and siRNA-PTX-SLNs in MCF-7 cells and MCF-7/ADR cells were detected by MTT; and the uptake efficiency of PTX in MCF-7/ADR cells were detected via HPLC method; quantitative real-time PCR and flow cytometry were performed to investigate the silencing effect of siRNA-PTX-SLNs on MDR1 gene in MCF-7/ADR cells. The results showed that PTX loaded SLNs could significantly inhibit the growth of tumor cells, and more importantly, the MDR tumor cells treated with siRNA-PTX-SLNs showed the lowest viability. HPLC study showed that SLNs could enhance the cellular uptake for PTX. Meanwhile, siRNA delivered by SLNs significantly decreased the P-gp expression in MDR tumor cells, thus increased the cellular accumulation of rhodamine123 as a P-gp substrate. In conclusion, the MDR1 gene could be silenced by siRNA-PTX-SLNs, which could promote the growth inhibition efficiency of PTX on tumor cells, leading to synergetic effect on MDR tumor therapy.
ObjectiveTo investigate the applicated value of carbon nanoparticle lymphatic tracer in laparoscopic assisted radical gastrectomy for advanced gastric cancer. MethodsForty-two patients with advanced gastric cancer who were admitted to the Department of General Surgery in The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University from March to September in 2014, were collected prospectively and randomly divided into two groups (carbon nanoparticle group and control group), each group enrolled in 21 cases. After improving relevant auxiliary inspection, subserosal injection of carbon nanoparticle around the tumor was performed via venous infusion needle laparoscopically at the beginning of surgery in carbon nanoparticle group, while the patients routinely underwent laparoscopic assisted radical gastrectomy in control group. Comparison of the results of harvested lymph nodes and its detection time between the two groups was performed, and the perioperative complications were also evaluated. ResultsA total of 678 lymph nodes were detected in carbon nanoparticle group and 447 lymph nodes were detected in control group. The number of harvested lymph nodes in carbon nanoparticle group (32.28±4.10) was significantly higher than that of control group (21.28±2.74), P < 0.05. The mean harvest time in carbon nanoparticle group was shorter than that of control group[(24.09± 3.58) min vs. (32.76±4.76) min, P < 0.05]. The proportion of harvested small lymph node (≤5 mm) in carbon nanoparticle group was higher than that of control group[71.68% (486/678) vs. 48.99% (219/447), P < 0.01]. The number of black-dyed harvested lymph node was 506 (74.63%) and the metastasis rate of black-dyed lymph node was 26.28% (133/506) in carbon nanoparticle group, that the metastasis rate of black-dyed lymph node group was significantly higher than those of without black-dyed lymph node group[6.40% (11/172)] and control group[19.24% (86/447)], P < 0.05. No serious side effect caused by carbon nanoparticle was observed. ConclusionsThe application of diluted carbon nanoparticle lymphatic tracer has a good effect in the dissection of lymph nodes in laparoscopic assisted radical gastrectomy for advanced gastric cancer. It improves the detection rate of lymph nodes, especially the small lymph nodes, and it is safe and feasible.
Objective To explore the effect of carbon nanoparticles dyeing on axillary lymph node dissection in modified radical mastectomy for breast cancer. Methods Eighty-eight patients with breast cancer who received modified radical mastectomy in Mianyang Central Hospital between Mar. 2012 and May. 2013 were recruited in the study, and they were equally divided into areola group and peripheral tumor group. After induction of anesthesia before operation, carbon nanoparticles were injected around the areolar in the areola group, and carbon nanoparticles were injected around the tumor in the peripheral tumor group. The number of dissected lymph nodes(be dyed or not be dyed), metastatic lymph nodes, and black dyed lymph nodes, as well as value of operation related indexes were recorded and compared. Results In the areola group, lymph nodes were detected in 1 453, in which 1 396 lymph nodes were stained black(96.1%); the average number of dissected lymph nodes were 33.0±7.1 per case; and 19 patients (43.2%, in total of 220 metastatic lymph nodes) of them were suffered from lymph node metastasis with the average number of metastatic lymph nodes of 5±2 per case. in addition, in the areola group, operative time were(122.1±10.2) min, blood loss were(83.8±10.1) mL, postoperative hospital stay were(7±1) d, and postoperative complications occurred in 3 patients. In the peripheral tumor group, lymph nodes were detected in 909, in which 594 lymph nodes were stained black (65.3%); the average number of dissected lymph nodes were 20.7±3.2 per case; 20 patients (45.5%, in total of 88 metastatic lymph nodes) of them were suffered from lymph nodes metastasis, with the average number of metastatic lymph nodes of 2±1 per case. In addition, in the peripheral tumor group, operative time were (121.6±11.4) min, blood loss were (84.2±11.3) mL, postoperative hospital stay were (7±2) d, postoperative complications occurred in 3 patients. The black staining rate of lymph nodes, the number of lymph nodes retrieved, and the number of metastatic lymph nodes in areola group were significantly higher than those of peripheral tumor group(P < 0.01). Operative time, blood loss, postoperative hospital stay, and postoperative complication rate did not significantly differ between the 2 groups (P > 0.05). Conclusion The dyeing effect of carbon nanoparticles suspension, which was injected at areola area after induction of anesthesia, is better than that of injected around the tumor, without increasing the incidence of complication.
Objective To explore the diagnostic value of circulating tumor cells (CTC) measured by magnetic nanoparticle method in lung cancer. Methods (1) We measured binding capability of A549 or NCI-H1965 cell lines with recognition peptide and capture efficiency by adding tumor cells into the whole blood of healthy human. (2) We measured CTC of 34 patients suspected with lung cancer, and the counting results of CTC were compared with the following pathological results. Results (1) The binding capability was 80.0%±6.0% for A549 and 70.1%±4.8% for H1957, while the capture efficiency was 57.3%±7.0% for A549 and 37.3%±6.1% for H1975. (2) CTCs were identified in 71.9% of patients with lung cancer. The specificity was 83.3%, and area under receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was 0.792 (P=0.003). Conclusion CTC measured by magnetic nanoparticle method has promising application in the diagnosis of lung cancer.
This paper provides a brief overview of the current research activities which focused on the bio-application of gold magnetic nanocomposite particles. By combining the magnetic characteristics of the iron oxide core with the unique features of nano-gold particles such as targeting by surface modification and optical properties, such composite nanoparticles have a wide range of applications in cancer hyperthermia, CT and MRI imaging, bio-separation, biosensors, gene diagnosis, drug targeting and many other biomedical fields.
ObjectiveTo investigate the lymphatic targeting of 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) carbon nanoparticles in rats. Methods5-FU concentration in lymphoid tissue of rats was determined by reversed phase high performance liquid chromatography after intraperitoneal injection of 5-FU carbon nanoparticle and 5-FU ordinary form (20 mg/kg body weight). Results5-FU concentration of lymphoid tissue in the 5-FU carbon nanoparticle group was higher than that in the 5-FU ordinary form group, and could sustain a longer time. Conclusion5-FU carbon nanoparticles injection can improve the drug concentration of target lymphatic organs, also has a good lymphatic targeting
ObjectiveThe antifriction and antiwear effects of gelatin nanoparticles (GLN-NP) on artificial joint materials in bionic joint lubricant were investigated to provide a theoretical basis for the development of new bionic joint lubricant. MethodsGLN-NP was prepared by cross-linking collagen acid (type A) gelatin with glutaraldehyde by acetone method, and the particle size and stability of GLN-NP were characterized. The biomimetic joint lubricants with different concentrations were prepared by mixing 5, 15, and 30 mg/mL GLN-NP with 15 and 30 mg/mL hyaluronic acid (HA), respectively. The friction reduction and antiwear effects of the biomimetic joint lubricants on zirconia ceramics were investigated on a tribometer. The cytotoxicity of each component of bionic joint lubricant on RAW264.7 mouse macrophages was evaluated by MTT assay. ResultsThe particle size of GLN-NP was about 139 nm, and the particle size distribution index was 0.17, showing a single peak, indicating that the particle size of GLN-NP was uniform. In complete culture medium, pH7.4 PBS, and deionized water at simulated body temperature, the particle size of GLN-NP did not change more than 10 nm with time, indicating that GLN-NP had good dispersion stability and did not aggregate. Compared with 15 mg/mL HA, 30 mg/mL HA, and normal saline, the friction coefficient, wear scar depth, width, and wear volume were significantly reduced by adding different concentrations of GLN-NP (P<0.05); there was no significant difference between different concentrations of GLN-NP (P>0.05). Biocompatibility test showed that the cell survival rate of GLN-NP, HA, and HA+GLN-NP solution decreased slightly with the increase of concentration, but the cell survival rate was more than 90%, and there was no significant difference between groups (P>0.05). ConclusionThe bionic joint fluid containing GLN-NP has good antifriction and antiwear effect. Among them, GLN-NP saline solution without HA has the best antifriction and antiwear effect.
Macrophages are important immune effector cells with significant plasticity and heterogeneity in the body immune system, and play an important role in normal physiological conditions and in the process of inflammation. It has been found that macrophage polarization involves a variety of cytokines and is a key link in immune regulation. Targeting macrophages by nanoparticles has a certain impact on the occurrence and development of a variety of diseases. Due to its characteristics, iron oxide nanoparticles have been used as the medium and carrier for cancer diagnosis and treatment, making full use of the special microenvironment of tumors to actively or passively aggregate drugs in tumor tissues, which has a good application prospect. However, the specific regulatory mechanism of reprogramming macrophages using iron oxide nanoparticles remains to be further explored. In this paper, the classification, polarization effect and metabolic mechanism of macrophages were firstly described. Secondly, the application of iron oxide nanoparticles and the induction of macrophage reprogramming were reviewed. Finally, the research prospect and difficulties and challenges of iron oxide nanoparticles were discussed to provide basic data and theoretical support for further research on the mechanism of the polarization effect of nanoparticles on macrophages.
ObjectiveTo explore the value of carbon nanoparticles on surgery for thyroid carcinoma. MethodLiteratures about application of carbon nanoparticles and lymphatic mapping in the thyroid carcinoma were reviewed. ResultsThe carbon nanoparticle was a new lymph tracer with a clear lymphatic mapping and a longer time for dying, which could accurately reflect the status of cervical lymph nodes, trace the sentinel lymph node in the thyroid carcinoma. The parathyroid gland could not be stained black, it was easy to be identified and protected. ConclusionsThe carbon nanoparticle provides an effective help in treatment for thyroid carcinoma. The more extensive and more profound application of lymphatic mapping depends on more clinical study.
We prepared silver nanoparticles/polyethyleneimine-reduction graphene oxide (AgNP/rGO-PEI) composite materials, and evaluated their quality performance in our center. Firstly, we prepared AgNP/rGO-PEI, and then analysed its stability, antibacterial activity, and cellular toxicity by comparing the AgNP/rGO-PEI with the silver nanoparticles (PVP/AgNP) modified by polyvinylpyrrolidone. We found in the study that silver nanoparticles (AgNP) distributed relatively uniformly in AgNP/rGO-PEI surface, silver nanoparticles mass fraction was 4.5%, and particle size was 6-13 nm. In dark or in low illumination light intensity of 3 000 lx meter environment (lux) for 10 days, PVP/AgNP aggregation was more obvious, but the AgNP/rGO-PEI had good dispersibility and its aggregation was not obvious; AgNP/rGO-PEI had a more excellent antibacterial activity, biological compatibility and relatively low biological toxicity. It was concluded that AgNP/rGO-PEI composite materials had reliable quality and good performance, and would have broad application prospects in the future.