Chlorin e6-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers targeted by angiopep-2: Advancing photodynamic therapy in glioblastoma
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ABSTRACT: Glioblastoma (GBM) is a highly aggressive brain tumor known for its resistance to standard treatments. Despite surgery being a primary option, its invasive nature often leads to incomplete removal and high recurrence rates. Photodynamic therapy (PDT) holds promise as an adjunctive treatment, but safety concerns and the need for high-power lasers have limited its widespread use. Our research addresses these challenges by introducing a novel PDT approach using chlorin e6 enclosed in nanostructured lipid carriers (Ang-Ce6-NLCs) and targeted to GBM with the angiopep-2 peptide. Remarkably, a single 5-min irradiation session with LEDs at 660 nm and low power density (10 mW/cm²) proved effective against GBM, while reducing safety risks associated with high-power lasers. Encapsulation improves Ce6 stability and performance in physiological environments, while angiopep-2 targeting enhances delivery to GBM cells, maximizing treatment efficacy and minimizing off-target effects. Our findings demonstrate that Ang-Ce6-NLCs-mediated PDT brings about a significant reduction in GBM cell viability, increased oxidative stress, reduced tumor migration, and enhanced apoptosis. Overall, such treatment holds potential as a safe and efficient GBM therapy, using low-power LED light to minimize harm to surrounding healthy tissue while maximizing tumor treatment.
INSTRUMENT(S): Orbitrap Exploris 480
ORGANISM(S): Homo Sapiens (human)
TISSUE(S): Brain, Cell Culture
SUBMITTER: Martina Bartolucci
LAB HEAD: Andrea Petretto
PROVIDER: PXD053482 | Pride | 2024-10-02
REPOSITORIES: Pride
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