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ArticlePharmaceutical research2017

Biodegradable Polymersomes as Nanocarriers for Doxorubicin Hydrochloride: Enhanced Cytotoxicity in MCF-7/ADR Cells and Prolonged Blood Circulation.

Yanhui Chao, Yuheng Liang, Guihua Fang, Haibing He, Qing Yao, Hang Xu, Yinrong Chen, Xing Tang

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Yanhui ChaoSchool of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, 110016, China.
Yuheng LiangSchool of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, 110016, China.
Guihua FangSchool of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, 110016, China.
Haibing HeSchool of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, 110016, China.
Qing YaoSchool of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, 110016, China.
Hang XuSchool of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, 110016, China.
Yinrong ChenSchool of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, 110016, China.
Xing TangSchool of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, 110016, China. tanglab@126.com.
Shenyang Pharmaceutical University · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeDOX is one of the most potent anticancer drugs. But its short half-life and the occurrence of multi-drug resistance (MDR) markedly limit its clinical application. To solve these problems, we develop DOX loaded polymersomes (DOX polymersomes).

methodsAn methoxy poly(ethylene glycol)-b-poly(epsilon-caprolactone) (mPEG-b-PCL) copolymer was synthesized and used to prepare DOX polymersomes. The pharmaceutical properties of DOX polymersomes were characterized. The in vitro release profile of DOX from polymersomes was investigated. The in vitro cytotoxicity and cell uptake studies were performed on MCF-7 and MCF-7/ADR cells. The in vivo pharmacokinetic profiles were investigated on Sprague-Dawley rats.

resultsDOX polymersomes had a nano-scale particle size of about 60 nm with a hydrophobic membrane about 10 nm in thickness. Release of DOX from the polymersomes took place in a sustained manner. Cell experiments showed DOX polymersomes enhanced the cytotoxicity and the intracellular accumulation of DOX in MCF-7/ADR cells, compared with free DOX. In vivo pharmacokinetic study showed the DOX polymersomes increased the bioavailability and prolonged the circulation time in rats.

conclusionsThe entrapment of DOX in biodegradable polymersomes could enhance cytotoxicity in MCF-7/ADR cells and improve its in vivo pharmacokinetic profile.

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AnimalsAntineoplastic AgentsCell Line, TumorCell SurvivalDoxorubicinDrug LiberationDrug Resistance, MultipleEthylene GlycolsHalf-LifeHumansHydrophobic and Hydrophilic InteractionsMaleNanocapsulesPolyestersRats, Sprague-DawleyAntineoplastic AgentsDoxorubicinEthylene GlycolsNanocapsulespoly(epsilon-caprolactone)-b-poly(ethylene glycol)Polyesterscontrolled-releasedoxorubicinmultidrug resistancepharmacokineticpolymersomes

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