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ArticleScientific reports2025

Enhanced targeted treatment of cervical cancer using nanoparticle-based doxycycline delivery system.

Sadia Anjum, Ayesha Akhtar, Saleh M Aldaqal, Maisa S Abduh, Hammad Ahmad, Riaz Mustafa, Faiza Naseer, Maryam Sadia, Tahir Ahmad

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9 authors.

Sadia AnjumDepartment of Biology, University of Hail, Hail, Saudi Arabia.
Ayesha AkhtarIndustrial Biotechnology, Atta-ur-Rahman School of Applied Biosciences, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Saleh M AldaqalImmune Responses in Different Diseases Research Group, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, 21589, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Maisa S AbduhImmune Responses in Different Diseases Research Group, Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdul-Aziz University, 21589, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Hammad AhmadDepartment of Pharmacy, Bashir Institute of Health Sciences, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Riaz MustafaDepartment of Pathology, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Sub campus Toba Tek Singh, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
Faiza NaseerDepartment of Biosciences, Shifa Tameer e Millat University, Islamabad, Pakistan. Faiza.naseer@ymail.com.
Maryam SadiaIndustrial Biotechnology, Atta-ur-Rahman School of Applied Biosciences, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Tahir AhmadIndustrial Biotechnology, Atta-ur-Rahman School of Applied Biosciences, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan. tahir@asab.nust.edu.pk.

Funding

Funding: This research work was funded by Institutional Fund Projects under grant no.(IFPDP-283-22).Therefore,the authors gratefully acknowledge technical and financial support from ministry of education and deanship of scientific research(DSR),King Abdulaziz University (KAU),Jeddah,Saudi Arabia. grant no.(IFPDP-283-22
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This study investigates a nanoparticle-based doxycycline (DOX) delivery system targeting cervical cancer cells via the CD44 receptor. Molecular docking revealed a strong binding affinity between hyaluronic acid (HA) and CD44 (binding energy: -7.2 kJ/mol). Characterization of the HA-Chitosan nanoparticles showed a particle size of 284.6 nm, a zeta potential of 16.9 mV, and a polydispersity index of 0.314, with SEM confirming smooth surface morphology. The encapsulation efficiency of DOX-loaded nanoparticles was 89.32%, exhibiting a sustained release profile, with 67.45% released over 72 h in acidic conditions (pH 5.5). Cytotoxicity assays demonstrated a significant reduction in HeLa cell viability to 22% at 72 h, compared to 67% in normal HEK cells. Stability tests confirmed the maintenance of nanoparticle integrity and a consistent drug release profile over three months. Cell migration was reduced by 45%, and RT-PCR analysis revealed a 53% downregulation of TNF-α expression, suggesting effective targeting of inflammatory pathways. These results underscore the potential of HA-Chitosan-based DOX nanoparticles in improving cervical cancer treatment through enhanced targeted delivery and inhibition of tumor-promoting mechanisms.

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DoxycyclineDrug Delivery SystemsNanoparticle Drug Delivery SystemNanoparticlesUterine Cervical NeoplasmsCell MovementCell SurvivalChitosanDrug CarriersDrug LiberationFemaleHEK293 CellsHeLa CellsHumansHyaluronan ReceptorsHyaluronic AcidChitosanDoxycyclineDrug CarriersHyaluronan ReceptorsHyaluronic AcidNanoparticle Drug Delivery SystemCervical CancerDoxycyclineImmunotherapyNovel Drug Delivery SystemSustained releaseTargeted therapy

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