Nuclisome--targeting the tumor cell nucleus

Tumour Biol. 2012 Jun;33(3):661-7. doi: 10.1007/s13277-012-0341-3.

Abstract

The Nuclisome concept builds on a novel two-step targeting strategy with the aim to deliver short-range Auger-electron-emitting radionuclides to nuclear DNA of tumor cells. The concept is based on the use of Nuclisome-particles, i.e., tumor-targeted PEG-stabilized liposomes loaded with a unique DNA-intercalating compound that enables specific and effective delivery of radionuclides to DNA. The specific and potent two-step targeting leads to eradication of tumor cells while toxicity to normal organs is reduced to a minimum. Results of in vitro and in vivo studies point towards the Nuclisome concept as a promising strategy for the treatment of small tumor masses and, in particular, for the elimination of spread single cells and micrometastases.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antineoplastic Agents / administration & dosage
  • Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Cell Nucleus / genetics
  • Cell Nucleus / metabolism
  • Cell Nucleus / radiation effects*
  • DNA, Neoplasm / radiation effects*
  • Humans
  • Liposomes
  • Mice
  • Molecular Targeted Therapy
  • Neoplasms / mortality
  • Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Radioisotopes / administration & dosage
  • Radioisotopes / therapeutic use
  • Radiopharmaceuticals / administration & dosage
  • Radiopharmaceuticals / therapeutic use
  • Receptor, ErbB-2 / genetics
  • Receptor, ErbB-2 / metabolism

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • DNA, Neoplasm
  • Liposomes
  • Radioisotopes
  • Radiopharmaceuticals
  • Receptor, ErbB-2