Supramolecular nanoprodrug based on a chloride channel blocker and glycosylated pillar[5]arenes for targeted chemoresistance cancer therapy

Chem Commun (Camb). 2023 Mar 23;59(25):3779-3782. doi: 10.1039/d3cc00233k.

Abstract

A supramolecular nanoprodrug (DOX@GP5⊃Pro-NFA) was constructed based on the host-guest complexation of chloride channel blocker prodrug (Pro-NFA) and glycosylated pillar[5]arene (GP5), which could target tumor cells via galactose and release DOX/NFA responsively under esterase stimulation. In vitro studies revealed that this supramolecular nanoprodrug can overcome drug resistance through inhibiting chloride channels as well as inhibiting the migration of HepG2/ADR cells. This strategy can therefore achieve enhanced potency in chemotherapy through reverse chemoresistance.

MeSH terms

  • Chlorides
  • Drug Resistance, Neoplasm
  • Hep G2 Cells
  • Humans
  • Neoplasms* / drug therapy
  • Prodrugs* / pharmacology

Substances

  • Chlorides
  • Prodrugs