Targeting Delivery of Platelets Inhibitor to Prevent Tumor Metastasis

Bioconjug Chem. 2019 Sep 18;30(9):2349-2357. doi: 10.1021/acs.bioconjchem.9b00457. Epub 2019 Aug 29.

Abstract

Activated platelets have a high affinity for tumor cells, and consequently, they can protect tumor cells from environmental stress and immune attacks. Therefore, preventing platelet-tumor cell interaction can lead to the elimination of circulating tumor cells via natural killer cells and finally metastasis inhibition. It is also shown that CREKA (Cys-Arg-Glu-Lys-Ala), a tumor-homing pentapeptide, targets fibrin-fibronectin complexes that are found on the tumor stroma and the vessel walls. In this study, we linked CREKA to Ticagrelor, a reversible antagonist of the P2Y12 receptor on platelets. In vitro experiments indicated that CREKA-Ticagrelor could not only inhibit the platelet-induced migration of tumor cells with an invasive phenotype but also prevent tumor-platelet interaction. In vivo antitumor and antimetastasis results of this drug showed that CREKA-Ticagrelor could specifically target the tumor tissues within 24 h post intravenous injection and suppress lung metastasis. Meanwhile, by having this antiplatelet drug targeted, its side effects were minimized, and bleeding risk was decreased. Thus, CREKA-Ticagrelor offers an efficient antimetastatic agent.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cell Line, Tumor
  • Cell Movement / drug effects
  • Humans
  • Mice
  • Mice, Inbred BALB C
  • Neoplasm Metastasis / prevention & control
  • Peptide Hydrolases / adverse effects
  • Peptide Hydrolases / chemistry*
  • Peptide Hydrolases / pharmacokinetics
  • Peptide Hydrolases / pharmacology*
  • Platelet Aggregation / drug effects
  • Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors / adverse effects
  • Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors / chemistry*
  • Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors / pharmacokinetics
  • Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors / pharmacology*
  • Safety
  • Ticagrelor / chemistry*
  • Tissue Distribution
  • Wound Healing / drug effects

Substances

  • Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors
  • Peptide Hydrolases
  • oligopeptidase
  • Ticagrelor