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ArticleInternational journal of nanomedicine2015

Preclinical evaluation of a urokinase plasminogen activator receptor-targeted nanoprobe in rhesus monkeys.

Yushu Chen, Li Gong, Ning Gao, Jichun Liao, Jiayu Sun, Yuqing Wang, Lei Wang, Pengjin Zhu, Qing Fan, Yongqiang Andrew Wang and 4 more

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Article in International journal of nanomedicine, 2015. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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14 authors at 5 institutions in 2 countries.

Yushu ChenMolecular Imaging Center, Department of Radiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China.
Li GongSichuan Primed Bio-Tech Group Co, Ltd, Chengdu, People's Republic of China.
Ning GaoDepartment of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA.
Jichun LiaoMolecular Imaging Center, Department of Radiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China.
Jiayu SunMolecular Imaging Center, Department of Radiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China.
Yuqing WangMolecular Imaging Center, Department of Radiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China.
Lei WangMolecular Imaging Center, Department of Radiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China.
Pengjin ZhuMolecular Imaging Center, Department of Radiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China.
Qing FanMolecular Imaging Center, Department of Radiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China.
Yongqiang Andrew WangOcean NanoTech, LLC, San Diego, CA.
Wen ZengSichuan Primed Bio-Tech Group Co, Ltd, Chengdu, People's Republic of China.
Hui MaoDepartment of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA.
Lily YangDepartment of Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA.
Fabao GaoMolecular Imaging Center, Department of Radiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China.
West China Hospital of Sichuan University · CNEmory University · USSichuan University · CNImaging Center · USOcean NanoTech (United States) · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeTo translate a recombinant peptide containing the amino-terminal fragment (ATF) of urokinase plasminogen activator receptor-targeted magnetic iron oxide (IO) nanoparticles (uPAR-targeted human ATF-IONPs) into clinical applications, we conducted a pilot study to evaluate the toxicity and pharmacokinetics of this nanoparticle in normal rhesus monkeys.

methodsWe assessed the changes in the following: magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) signals from pretreatment stage to 14 days posttreatment, serum iron concentrations from 5 minutes posttreatment to 12 weeks posttreatment, routine blood examination and serum chemistry analysis results from pretreatment stage to 12 weeks after administration, and results of staining of the liver with Perls' Prussian Blue and hematoxylin-eosin at 24 hours and 3 months posttreatment in two rhesus monkeys following an intravenous administration of the targeted nanoparticles either with a polyethylene glycol (ATF-PEG-IONP) or without a PEG (ATF-IONP) coating.

resultsThe levels of alkaline phosphatase, alanine transaminase, and direct bilirubin in the two monkeys increased immediately after the administration of the IONPs but returned to normal within 20 days and stayed within the normal reference range 3 months after the injection. The creatinine levels of the two monkeys stayed within the normal range during the study. In addition, red blood cells, white blood cells, hemoglobin level, and platelets remained normal during the 3 months of the study.

conclusionAll of the results suggest that a transient injury in terms of normal organ functions, but no microscopic necrotic lesions, was observed at a systemic delivery dose of 5 mg/kg of iron equivalent concentration in the acute phase, and that no chronic toxicity was found 3 months after the injection. Therefore, we conclude that uPAR-targeted IONPs have the potential to be used as receptor-targeted MRI contrasts as well as theranostic agents for the detection and treatment of human cancers in future studies.

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Molecular Targeted TherapyAnimalsFerric CompoundsLiverMacaca mulattaMagnetic Resonance ImagingMaleNanoparticlesPolyethylene GlycolsReceptors, Urokinase Plasminogen ActivatorSpleenTime FactorsFerric Compoundsferric oxidePolyethylene GlycolsReceptors, Urokinase Plasminogen Activatornonhuman primatesself-healingtransient harmuPAR-IONP

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