A tumor microenvironment (TME)-responsive nanoplatform for systemic saporin delivery and effective breast cancer therapy

Chem Commun (Camb). 2021 Mar 9;57(20):2563-2566. doi: 10.1039/d0cc07808e.

Abstract

Intracellular delivery of therapeutic proteins remains a challenge for the success of protein-mediated disease treatment. We herein develop a robust nanoplatform made with a TME-pH responsive Meo-PEG-b-PPMEMA polymer and a cationic lipid-like compound G0-C14 for in vivo delivery of cytotoxic saporin and breast cancer therapy. This nanoplatform could respond to a TME pH to rapidly release saporin/G0-C14 complexes, which could significantly improve the uptake of cytosolic saporin by tumor cells and subsequent endosomal escape, thereby leading to an effective inhibition of tumor growth.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antineoplastic Agents / chemistry*
  • Antineoplastic Agents / pharmacology
  • Apoptosis / drug effects
  • Breast Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Cell Line, Tumor
  • Cell Membrane Permeability
  • Drug Compounding
  • Drug Liberation
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
  • Mice
  • Nanocapsules / chemistry*
  • Neoplasms, Experimental
  • Polymers / chemistry*
  • Saporins / chemistry*
  • Saporins / pharmacology
  • Time Factors
  • Tumor Microenvironment / physiology*

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Nanocapsules
  • Polymers
  • Saporins