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ArticleJournal of nanobiotechnology2021

Dual activity of PD-L1 targeted Doxorubicin immunoliposomes promoted an enhanced efficacy of the antitumor immune response in melanoma murine model.

María Merino, Teresa Lozano, Noelia Casares, Hugo Lana, Iñaki F Troconiz, Timo L M Ten Hagen, Grazyna Kochan, Pedro Berraondo, Sara Zalba, María J Garrido

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Article in Journal of nanobiotechnology, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 30 papers.

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30 citing papers in PubMed, 57 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

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10 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.

María MerinoDepartment of Pharmaceutical Technology and Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, University of Navarra, 31008, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain.
Teresa LozanoProgram of Immunology and Immunotherapy, CIMA-Universidad de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain.
Noelia CasaresProgram of Immunology and Immunotherapy, CIMA-Universidad de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain.
Hugo LanaDepartment of Pharmaceutical Technology and Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, University of Navarra, 31008, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain.
Iñaki F TroconizDepartment of Pharmaceutical Technology and Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, University of Navarra, 31008, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain.
Timo L M Ten HagenLaboratory of Experimental Oncology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
Grazyna KochanNavarra Institute for Health Research (IdisNA), Pamplona, Spain.
Pedro BerraondoProgram of Immunology and Immunotherapy, CIMA-Universidad de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain.
Sara Zalba *Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, University of Navarra, 31008, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain. szalbaot@unav.es.
María J Garrido *Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, University of Navarra, 31008, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain. mgarrido@unav.es.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3559-4710
Navarre Institute of Health Research · ESUniversidad de Navarra · ESErasmus MC · NL

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe immunomodulation of the antitumor response driven by immunocheckpoint inhibitors (ICIs) such as PD-L1 (Programmed Death Ligand-1) monoclonal antibody (α-PD-L1) have shown relevant clinical outcomes in a subset of patients. This fact has led to the search for rational combinations with other therapeutic agents such as Doxorubicin (Dox), which cytotoxicity involves an immune activation that may enhance ICI response. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the combination of chemotherapy and ICI by developing Dox Immunoliposomes functionalized with monovalent-variable fragments (Fab') of α-PD-L1.

resultsImmunoliposomes were assayed in vitro and in vivo in a B16 OVA melanoma murine cell line over-expressing PD-L1. Here, immune system activation in tumor, spleen and lymph nodes, together with the antitumor efficacy were evaluated. Results showed that immunoliposomes bound specifically to PD-L1

conclusionPD-L1 targeted liposomes encapsulating Dox have proved to be a rational combination able to enhance the modulation of the immune system by blocking PD-L1 and selectively internalizing Dox, thus successfully providing a dual activity offered by both, chemo and immune therapeutic strategies.

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AnimalsAntibodies, MonoclonalAntineoplastic AgentsAntineoplastic Agents, ImmunologicalB7-H1 AntigenCell Line, TumorDisease Models, AnimalDoxorubicinDrug LiberationDrug TherapyFemaleImmunityImmunotherapyLiposomesMelanomaMelanoma, ExperimentalAntibodies, MonoclonalAntineoplastic AgentsAntineoplastic Agents, ImmunologicalB7-H1 AntigenCd274 protein, mouseDoxorubicinLiposomesChemo-immunotherapyDoxorubicinImmunocheckpointImmunogenic cell deathImmunotherapyLiposomeMelanomaPD-L1

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PMID33849551
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