Effective antitumor activity of paclitaxel-loaded poly (epsilon-caprolactone)/pluronic F68 nanoparticles after intratumoral delivery into the murine breast cancer model

Anticancer Drugs. 2010 Mar;21(3):261-9. doi: 10.1097/CAD.0b013e32833410a2.

Abstract

A paclitaxel-loaded poly (epsilon]-caprolactone)(PCL)/pluronic F68 (F68) nanoparticle formulation was prepared as an intratumoral delivery system to assess its potential for future neoadjuvant chemotherapy application in the treatment of breast cancer. Paclitaxel-loaded nanoparticles were prepared by a solvent evaporation method using the self-synthesized PCL/F68 compound. Prepared nanoparticles were spherical with a rough, porous surface. As described in our earlier study, F68 was incorporated into the PCL matrix as both a pore-forming agent and to enhance drug release from the particles. A murine breast cancer model has shown that when using equivalent paclitaxel doses, paclitaxel-loaded PCL/F68 nanoparticles administered by a single intratumoral injection were more efficient in impeding tumor development than conventional paclitaxel injections administered by multiple intraperitoneal injections. In conclusion, paclitaxel-loaded PCL/F68 nanoparticles can be delivered intratumorally and they effectively prevent tumor cell growth and establishment in a localized area. This treatment shows promise as a future neoadjuvant chemotherapy application in the treatment of breast cancer.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antineoplastic Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Drug Delivery Systems*
  • Female
  • Lung Neoplasms / drug therapy
  • Lung Neoplasms / secondary
  • Mammary Neoplasms, Animal / drug therapy*
  • Mammary Neoplasms, Animal / pathology
  • Mice
  • Nanoparticles / administration & dosage*
  • Paclitaxel / administration & dosage*
  • Poloxamer / administration & dosage*
  • Polyesters / administration & dosage*

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Polyesters
  • Poloxamer
  • polycaprolactone
  • Paclitaxel