Tenfibgen ligand nanoencapsulation delivers bi-functional anti-CK2 RNAi oligomer to key sites for prostate cancer targeting using human xenograft tumors in mice

PLoS One. 2014 Oct 15;9(10):e109970. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0109970. eCollection 2014.

Abstract

Protected and specific delivery of nucleic acids to malignant cells remains a highly desirable approach for cancer therapy. Here we present data on the physical and chemical characteristics, mechanism of action, and pilot therapeutic efficacy of a tenfibgen (TBG)-shell nanocapsule technology for tumor-directed delivery of single stranded DNA/RNA chimeric oligomers targeting CK2αα' to xenograft tumors in mice. The sub-50 nm size TBG nanocapsule (s50-TBG) is a slightly negatively charged, uniform particle of 15 - 20 nm size which confers protection to the nucleic acid cargo. The DNA/RNA chimeric oligomer (RNAi-CK2) functions to decrease CK2αα' expression levels via both siRNA and antisense mechanisms. Systemic delivery of s50-TBG-RNAi-CK2 specifically targets malignant cells, including tumor cells in bone, and at low doses reduces size and CK2-related signals in orthotopic primary and metastatic xenograft prostate cancer tumors. In conclusion, the s50-TBG nanoencapsulation technology together with the chimeric oligomer targeting CK2αα' offer significant promise for systemic treatment of prostate malignancy.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Apoptosis / drug effects
  • Casein Kinase II / genetics*
  • Drug Delivery Systems
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mice
  • Nanocapsules / administration & dosage*
  • Nanocapsules / therapeutic use
  • Peptide Fragments / administration & dosage*
  • Peptide Fragments / therapeutic use
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / pathology
  • RNA Interference*
  • RNA, Small Interfering / genetics
  • Tenascin / administration & dosage*
  • Tenascin / therapeutic use
  • Transplantation, Heterologous

Substances

  • Nanocapsules
  • Peptide Fragments
  • RNA, Small Interfering
  • Tenascin
  • tenfibgen
  • Casein Kinase II