Granulocyte-Colony Stimulating Factor Nanocarriers for Stimulation of the Immune System (Part II): Dose-Dependent Biodistribution and In Vivo Antitumor Efficacy in Combination with Rituximab

Bioconjug Chem. 2018 Mar 21;29(3):804-812. doi: 10.1021/acs.bioconjchem.7b00606. Epub 2018 Jan 17.

Abstract

The purpose of immuno-modulation is to increase or restore the action of immunocompetent cells against tumors with or without the use of monoclonal antibodies. The innate immune system is a key player in various pathological situations, but cells of this system appear to be inhibited or insufficiently active in malignancy or severe infectious diseases. The present study was designed to investigate therapeutic value of nanoparticles (NPs) coupled with bioactive hematopoietic growth factors acting on the innate immune system. The use of nanoparticles (NPs) allowing multimodal detection and multifunctional grafting are currently of great interest for theranostic purposes. In the present work, we have evaluated the impact of the number of granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) grafted on the surface on the NPs on the biodistribution in mice thanks to indium 111 radiolabeling. Furthermore, we have investigated whether grafted G-CSF NPs could stimulate the immune innate system and enhance the therapeutic efficacy of the monoclonal antibody rituximab in mice bearing human lymphoma xenografts. Following intravenous (i.v.) administration of NP-DTPA and NP-DTPA/G-CSF-X high levels of radioactivity were observed in the liver. Furthermore, spleen uptake was correlated with the number of G-CSF molecules grafted on the surface of the NPs. Combining NP-DTPA/G-CSF-34 with rituximab strongly reduced RL tumor growth compared to rituximab alone or in combination with conventional G-CSF + rituximab. The use of highly loaded G-CSF NPs as immune adjuvants could enhance the antitumor activity of therapeutic monoclonal antibodies by amplifying tumor cell destruction by innate immune cells.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adjuvants, Immunologic / administration & dosage*
  • Adjuvants, Immunologic / pharmacokinetics
  • Adjuvants, Immunologic / pharmacology
  • Adjuvants, Immunologic / therapeutic use
  • Animals
  • Antineoplastic Agents, Immunological / administration & dosage*
  • Antineoplastic Agents, Immunological / pharmacokinetics
  • Antineoplastic Agents, Immunological / pharmacology
  • Antineoplastic Agents, Immunological / therapeutic use
  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / administration & dosage*
  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / pharmacokinetics
  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / pharmacology
  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use
  • Drug Carriers / chemistry*
  • Drug Synergism
  • Female
  • Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor / administration & dosage*
  • Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor / pharmacokinetics
  • Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor / pharmacology
  • Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Lymphoma / drug therapy*
  • Lymphoma / immunology
  • Mice
  • Mice, Inbred C57BL
  • Mice, SCID
  • Nanoparticles / chemistry*
  • Rituximab / administration & dosage*
  • Rituximab / pharmacokinetics
  • Rituximab / pharmacology
  • Rituximab / therapeutic use
  • Silicon Dioxide / chemistry
  • Tissue Distribution

Substances

  • Adjuvants, Immunologic
  • Antineoplastic Agents, Immunological
  • Drug Carriers
  • Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor
  • Rituximab
  • Silicon Dioxide