In:
Current Drug Delivery, Bentham Science Publishers Ltd., Vol. 21, No. 3 ( 2024-03), p. 421-430
Abstract:
Targeted drug is often engulfed and cleared by the reticuloendothelial
system in vivo, resulting in reduced treatment efficacy. This study aimed to explore the biodistribution and HER-2-targeted antitumor effects of trastuzumab-modified gold nanorods (Tra-AuNRs) in
a gastric cancer animal model. Methods: Gold nanorods were synthesized using a seed-mediated growth method, and then subjected to
trastuzumab-targeted modification. Elemental analysis, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and Xray photoelectron spectroscopy were performed; UV-visible absorption peak, photothermal effects,
morphology, and size distribution of Tra-AuNRs were characterized. The targeted killing effect of Tra- AuNRs on gastric cancer cells was assessed in vitro. Tra-AuNRs were injected intravenously and intratumorally
into gastric cancer-bearing nude mice in vivo and their distribution was detected. Tumor growth inhibition rate and tumor apoptosis-related protein expression were compared between groups. Results: Tra-AuNRs presented a relatively uniform morphology with an average particle size of 59.9
nm and a longitudinal plasmon resonance absorption peak of 790 nm. The targeted killing rate of gastric cancer cells in vitro by Tra-AuNRs was 87.9%. After intravenous injection, Tra-AuNRs were mainly
distributed in the liver, tumor, spleen, and lungs. Comparatively, Tra-AuNRs were mainly distributed in the tumor when intratumorally injected, with a tumor concentration of 6.42 μg/g after 24 h. The tumor
growth inhibition rate reached 78.3% in the intratumoral injection group, with significantly higher BAX, BAD, and CASPASE-3 expression than that in the intravenous injection group. Conclusion: The findings suggest that Tra-AuNRs can be used for HER-2-positive gastric cancer
treatment. Intratumoral injection of Tra-AuNRs significantly increased the local tumor drug concentration and improved the molecular targeted antitumor growth effect in gastric cancer-bearing nude mice.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1567-2018
DOI:
10.2174/1567201820666221212125325
Language:
English
Publisher:
Bentham Science Publishers Ltd.
Publication Date:
2024
SSG:
15,3
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