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Development of Novel Tumor-Targeting Nanoparticles, 2nd Edition

A special issue of Pharmaceutics (ISSN 1999-4923). This special issue belongs to the section "Nanomedicine and Nanotechnology".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 May 2025 | Viewed by 5690

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Dr. Andrea Lancia

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Radiation Oncology Unit, Department of Medical Sciences and Infectious Disease, Fondazione IRCCS, Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
Interests: radiotherapy; radiation oncology; GU cancer; lung cancer; radiomics; immunotherapy
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Dr. Alexander Zaboronok

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Department of Neurosurgery, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Tennodai, Japan
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Dr. Bryan Mathis

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International Medical Center, University of Tsukuba Affiliated Hospital, Tsukuba 305-8576, Japan
Interests: cardiovascular immunology; ischemic insult; nanoparticle development; electron microscopy
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Based on the success of Volume I of the Special Issue "Development of Novel Tumor-Targeting Nanoparticles" https://www.mdpi.com/journal/pharmaceutics/special_issues/nanoparticles_tumor, we are now launching Volume II. Below is the instruction for it.

Despite the current coronavirus epidemic, cancer remains one of the most pressing problems of humankind, killing about 10 million people in 2020, according to statistics from the World Health Organization. As long as there are cancers that are fatal despite the use of the most modern treatments, there is a need to develop new drugs. Based on numerous published reports, nanoparticles (including liposomes, micelles, etc.) are capable of delivering much larger volumes of active components that stay sequestered in tumor cells for the time required for treatment, and with sufficient active targeting, nanoparticles would have enormous therapeutic potential. Therefore, innovating new tumor-targeting nanoparticles that can change the history of cancer treatment and save the lives of millions of people should be a priority. Therefore, we invite researchers participate in such groundbreaking work to participate in a Special Issue of the journal by submitting their articles for publication in Pharmaceutics.

Dr. Andrea Lancia
Dr. Alexander Zaboronok
Dr. Bryan Mathis
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Keywords

  • nanoparticles
  • nanoliposomes
  • nanomicelles
  • tumor targeting
  • drug delivery system
  • cancer
  • theranostics

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Synthesis of Gd-DTPA Carborane-Containing Compound and Its Immobilization on Iron Oxide Nanoparticles for Potential Application in Neutron Capture Therapy
by Ilya V. Korolkov, Alexander Zaboronok, Kairat A. Izbasar, Zhangali A. Bekbol, Lana I. Lissovskaya, Alexandr V. Zibert, Rafael I. Shakirzyanov, Luiza N. Korganbayeva, Haolan Yang, Eiichi Ishikawa and Maxim V. Zdorovets
Pharmaceutics 2024, 16(6), 797; https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics16060797 - 12 Jun 2024
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Cancer is one of the leading causes of global mortality, and its incidence is increasing annually. Neutron capture therapy (NCT) is a unique anticancer modality capable of selectively eliminating tumor cells within normal tissues. The development of accelerator-based, clinically mountable neutron sources has [...] Read more.
Cancer is one of the leading causes of global mortality, and its incidence is increasing annually. Neutron capture therapy (NCT) is a unique anticancer modality capable of selectively eliminating tumor cells within normal tissues. The development of accelerator-based, clinically mountable neutron sources has stimulated a worldwide search for new, more effective compounds for NCT. We synthesized magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (NPs) that concurrently incorporate boron and gadolinium, potentially enhancing the effectiveness of NCT. These magnetic nanoparticles underwent sequential modifications through silane polycondensation and allylamine graft polymerization, enabling the creation of functional amino groups on their surface. Characterization was performed using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), energy dispersive X-ray (EDX), dynamic light scattering (DLS), thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). ICP-AES measurements indicated that boron (B) content in the NPs reached 3.56 ppm/mg, while gadolinium (Gd) averaged 0.26 ppm/mg. Gadolinium desorption was observed within 4 h, with a peak rate of 61.74%. The biocompatibility of the NPs was confirmed through their relatively low cytotoxicity and sufficient cellular tolerability. Using NPs at non-toxic concentrations, we obtained B accumulation of up to 5.724 × 1010 atoms per cell, sufficient for successful NCT. Although limited by its content in the NP composition, the Gd amount may also contribute to NCT along with its diagnostic properties. Further development of the NPs is ongoing, focusing on increasing the boron and gadolinium content and creating active tumor targeting. Full article
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A Sensitive Assay for Unbound Docetaxel Using Ultrafiltration plus HPLC-MS and Its Application to a Clinical Study
by David Wang, Natalie Hughes-Medlicott, Lilian Klingler, Yi Wang, Noelyn Hung, Stephen Duffull, Tak Hung, Paul Glue, Albert Qin, Rudolf Kwan, Wing-Kai Chan and Christopher Jackson
Pharmaceutics 2024, 16(5), 602; https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics16050602 - 29 Apr 2024
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Introduction: Docetaxel, a taxane used in the treatment of solid tumours, exerts pharmacological activity when in its unbound form. We report a sensitive assay to quantify unbound docetaxel after oral administration of docetaxel plus encequidar (oDox+E). Unbound drug quantification is important due to [...] Read more.
Introduction: Docetaxel, a taxane used in the treatment of solid tumours, exerts pharmacological activity when in its unbound form. We report a sensitive assay to quantify unbound docetaxel after oral administration of docetaxel plus encequidar (oDox+E). Unbound drug quantification is important due to its direct correlation with drug-related toxicity and therapeutic efficacy. We improve on the sensitivity of current assay methods and demonstrate the utility of the assay on a novel formulation of oral docetaxel. Methods: Ultrafiltration followed by high-performance liquid chromatography and tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS/MS) was utilized. Long-term stability, precision, accuracy, and recovery experiments were conducted to validate the assay. Additionally, patient samples from a Phase I dose-escalation pharmacokinetic study were analyzed using the developed assay. Results: The assay method exhibited long-term stability with an observed change between 0.8 and 6.9% after 131 days of storage at −60 °C. Precision and accuracy quality controls met the FDA acceptance criteria. An average recovery of 88% was obtained. Patient sample analysis demonstrated successful implementation of the assay. Conclusion: A validated sensitive assay was developed with an LLOQ of 0.084 ng/mL using 485 µL of human plasma. The sensitivity of the assay allowed quantification of unbound docetaxel concentrations in an early-phase oDox+E clinical study to compare it against IV docetaxel using pharmacokinetic modelling. Successful development of oDox+E represents an opportunity to replace the current IV docetaxel regimen with an oral regimen with lower cost, decreased side effects, and improve patient quality of life and experience. Full article
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A Review of the Efficacy of Nanomaterial-Based Natural Photosensitizers to Overcome Multidrug Resistance in Cancer
by Jagadeesh Rajaram, Lokesh Kumar Mende and Yaswanth Kuthati
Pharmaceutics 2024, 16(9), 1120; https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics16091120 - 24 Aug 2024
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Natural photosensitizers (PS) are compounds derived from nature, with photodynamic properties. Natural PSs have a similar action to that of commercial PSs, where cancer cell death occurs by necrosis, apoptosis, and autophagy through ROS generation. Natural PSs have garnered great interest over the [...] Read more.
Natural photosensitizers (PS) are compounds derived from nature, with photodynamic properties. Natural PSs have a similar action to that of commercial PSs, where cancer cell death occurs by necrosis, apoptosis, and autophagy through ROS generation. Natural PSs have garnered great interest over the last few decades because of their high biocompatibility and good photoactivity. Specific wavelengths could cause phytochemicals to produce harmful ROS for photodynamic therapy (PDT). However, natural PSs have some shortcomings, such as reduced solubility and lower uptake, making them less appropriate for PDT. Nanotechnology offers an opportunity to develop suitable carriers for various natural PSs for PDT applications. Various nanoparticles have been developed to improve the outcome with enhanced solubility, optical adsorption, and tumor targeting. Multidrug resistance (MDR) is a phenomenon in which tumor cells develop resistance to a wide range of structurally and functionally unrelated drugs. Over the last decade, several researchers have extensively studied the effect of natural PS-based photodynamic treatment (PDT) on MDR cells. Though the outcomes of clinical trials for natural PSs were inconclusive, significant advancement is still required before PSs can be used as a PDT agent for treating MDR tumors. This review addresses the increasing literature on MDR tumor progression and the efficacy of PDT, emphasizing the importance of developing new nano-based natural PSs in the fight against MDR that have the required features for an MDR tumor photosensitizing regimen. Full article
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Advancing Tumor Therapy: Development and Utilization of Protein-Based Nanoparticles
by Shirin Khakpour, Nushin Hosano, Zahra Moosavi-Nejad, Amir A. Farajian and Hamid Hosano
Pharmaceutics 2024, 16(7), 887; https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics16070887 - 1 Jul 2024
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Protein-based nanoparticles (PNPs) in tumor therapy hold immense potential, combining targeted delivery, minimal toxicity, and customizable properties, thus paving the way for innovative approaches to cancer treatment. Understanding the various methods available for their production is crucial for researchers and scientists aiming to [...] Read more.
Protein-based nanoparticles (PNPs) in tumor therapy hold immense potential, combining targeted delivery, minimal toxicity, and customizable properties, thus paving the way for innovative approaches to cancer treatment. Understanding the various methods available for their production is crucial for researchers and scientists aiming to harness these nanoparticles for diverse applications, including tumor therapy, drug delivery, imaging, and tissue engineering. This review delves into the existing techniques for producing PNPs and PNP/drug complexes, while also exploring alternative novel approaches. The methods outlined in this study were divided into three key categories based on their shared procedural steps: solubility change, solvent substitution, and thin flow methods. This classification simplifies the understanding of the underlying mechanisms by offering a clear framework, providing several advantages over other categorizations. The review discusses the principles underlying each method, highlighting the factors influencing the nanoparticle size, morphology, stability, and functionality. It also addresses the challenges and considerations associated with each method, including the scalability, reproducibility, and biocompatibility. Future perspectives and emerging trends in PNPs’ production are discussed, emphasizing the potential for innovative strategies to overcome current limitations, which will propel the field forward for biomedical and therapeutic applications. Full article
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