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ArticleArchives of gynecology and obstetrics2016

Improving ovarian cancer imaging with LHRH-NBs: an experimental study.

Wenjuan Li, Lingping Zhang, Yuanfang Zhu, Jinyi Zhang, Li Shen, Shuying Huang, Shanyu Fang

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Article in Archives of gynecology and obstetrics, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Wenjuan LiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Wuxi Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Wuxi, 214002, Jiangshu, People's Republic of China.
Lingping ZhangDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Shenzhen Baoan Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Shenzhen, 518133, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.
Yuanfang ZhuDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Shenzhen Baoan Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Shenzhen, 518133, Guangdong, People's Republic of China. zhuyf1027@163.com.
Jinyi ZhangDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China.
Li ShenDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China.
Shuying HuangDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China.
Shanyu FangDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China.
First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University · CNMaternal and Child Health Care Hospital of Bao'an · CNNanchang University · CNJiangxi Maternal and Child Health Hospital · CN

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Abstract

purposeOur previous study used freeze-drying and biotin-avidin binding methods and obtained nontargeted nanobubbles (N-NBs) and ovarian cancer-targeting nanobubbles (LHRH-NBs, luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone nanobubbles). Our study also identified the physical and chemical properties of these two contrast agents, and validated the targeting ability and underlying mechanisms of LHRH-NBs in vitro. The present study investigated the imaging of N-NBs and LHRH-NBs in nude mice and their binding with tissues.

methodsThe nude mice models of xenografts were divided into three groups, N-NB, LHRH-NB, and SonoVue. These contrast agents were injected via the caudal vein to observe the imaging of ovarian cancer. Fluorescence microscope was used to observe the penetration of N-NBs and LHRH-NBs through the vascular endothelial gaps. Immunofluorescence was used to observe the penetration of N-NBs and LHRH-NBs through vascular endothelial gaps and binding to the tumor cells.

resultsThe imaging intensity and duration were not significantly different between N-NBs and LHRH-NBs. The imaging intensity in the N-NB and LHRH-NB groups was not significantly different compared with the SonoVue group; however, the imaging duration in the N-NB and LHRH-NB groups was significantly longer than in the SonoVue group (P < 0.001). Both N-NBs and LHRH-NBs penetrated through the vascular endothelial gaps. After penetrating through the vascular endothelial gapes, LHRH-NBs could target and bind to the tumor cells.

conclusionsN-NBs and LHRH-NBs are of good imaging effectiveness and relatively long imaging duration. LHRH-NB is a potent contrast agent for imaging ovarian cancer, while achieving targeted delivery of drugs to the site of ovarian cancer.

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Contrast MediaMicrobubblesAnimalsCell Line, TumorEndothelium, VascularFemaleGonadotropin-Releasing HormoneHumansMiceMice, Inbred BALB CMice, NudeOvarian NeoplasmsParticle SizePhospholipidsSulfur Hexafluoridecontrast agent BR1Contrast MediaGonadotropin-Releasing HormonePhospholipidsSulfur HexafluorideIn vivo imagingNanoliposomesOvarian cancerUltrasound contrast agent

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