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ArticleJournal of nanobiotechnology2025

An anti-CD19-exosome delivery system navigates the blood-brain barrier for targeting of central nervous system lymphoma.

Meifang Zhao, Qi Li, Yali Chai, Rong Rong, Lexin He, Yuchen Zhang, Hongxia Cui, Hao Xu, Xinyun Zhang, Zhiming Wang and 9 more

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Article in Journal of nanobiotechnology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 28 papers.

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Meifang ZhaoDepartment of Hematology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, San Xiang Road 1055, Suzhou, 215006, China.
Qi LiDepartment of Hematology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, San Xiang Road 1055, Suzhou, 215006, China.
Yali ChaiDepartment of Cell Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Soochow University, Ren Ai Road 199, Suzhou, 215123, China.
Rong RongXi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Suzhou, China.
Lexin HeSuzhou Sano Precision Medicine Ltd., Suzhou, China.
Yuchen ZhangDepartment of Hematology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, San Xiang Road 1055, Suzhou, 215006, China.
Hongxia CuiDepartment of Hematology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, San Xiang Road 1055, Suzhou, 215006, China.
Hao XuDepartment of Hematology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, San Xiang Road 1055, Suzhou, 215006, China.
Xinyun ZhangDepartment of Hematology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, San Xiang Road 1055, Suzhou, 215006, China.
Zhiming WangDepartment of Hematology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, San Xiang Road 1055, Suzhou, 215006, China.
Shushu YuanDepartment of Hematology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, San Xiang Road 1055, Suzhou, 215006, China.
Menglu ChenDepartment of Hematology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, San Xiang Road 1055, Suzhou, 215006, China.
Chuan HeDepartment of Hematology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, San Xiang Road 1055, Suzhou, 215006, China.
Han ZhangDepartment of Hematology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, San Xiang Road 1055, Suzhou, 215006, China.
Linlin QinDepartment of Cell Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Soochow University, Ren Ai Road 199, Suzhou, 215123, China.
Ruijing HuDepartment of Cell Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Soochow University, Ren Ai Road 199, Suzhou, 215123, China.
Xinyuan ZhangDepartment of Hematology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, San Xiang Road 1055, Suzhou, 215006, China.
Wenzhuo ZhuangDepartment of Cell Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Soochow University, Ren Ai Road 199, Suzhou, 215123, China. zhuangwenzhuo@suda.edu.cn.
Bingzong LiDepartment of Hematology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, San Xiang Road 1055, Suzhou, 215006, China. lbzwz0907@hotmail.com.

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China 82270197National Natural Science Foundation of China 82270211Suzhou City Basic Research Program - Key Clinical Technology Research SKY2023010Suzhou Science and Technology Agency Project SKYD2023215the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions PAPDThe Project of State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, Soochow University GZK12023020The special project of "Technological innovation" project of CNNC Medical Industry Co. Ltd ZHYLYB2021002
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundHigh-dose methotrexate (HD-MTX) serves as the cornerstone of central nervous system lymphoma (CNSL) treatment, but its efficacy is limited due to low blood-brain barrier (BBB) penetration and adverse effects. This study is focused on an exosome-based drug delivery approach aimed at enhancing BBB permeability, thereby reducing the required dosage of methotrexate (MTX) while ensuring specific targeting of CNSL.

methodsHuman adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hAMSCs) were modified with a lentiviral vector encoding anti-CD19, incorporated into exosomes characterized by colloidal gold immunoelectron microscopy and Nano flow cytometry. MTX loaded into anti-CD19-Exos via co-incubation, assessed for loading and encapsulation efficiencies using HPLC. In vitro BBB model constructed using hCMEC/D3 and astrocytes to investigate BBB permeability. In vivo efficacy of anti-CD19-Exo-MTX evaluated in intracranial CNSL models using MRI. Biodistribution tracked with DiR-labeled exosomes, drug concentration in CSF measured by HPLC. LC-MS/MS identified and characterized exosomal proteins analyzed using GO Analysis. Neuroprotective effects of exosomal proteins assessed with TUNEL and Nissl staining on hippocampal neurons in CNSL models. Liver and kidney pathology, blood biochemical markers, and complete blood count evaluated exosomal protein effects on organ protection and MTX-induced myelosuppression.

resultsWe generated anti-CD19-Exo derived from hAMSCs. These adapted exosomes effectively encapsulated MTX, enhancing drug accessibility within lymphoma cells and sustained intracellular accumulation over an extended period. Notably, anti-CD19-Exo-MTX interacted with cerebrovascular endothelial cells and astrocytes of the BBB, leading to endocytosis and facilitating the transportation of MTX across the barrier. Anti-CD19-Exo-MTX outperformed free MTX in vitro, exhibiting a more potent lymphoma-suppressive effect (P < 0.05). In intracranial orthotopic CNSL models, anti-CD19-Exo-MTX exhibited a significantly reduced disease burden compared to both the MTX and Exo-MTX groups, along with prolonged overall survival (P < 0.05). CSF drug concentration analysis demonstrated enhanced stability and longer-lasting drug levels for anti-CD19-Exo-MTX. Anti-CD19-Exo-MTX exhibited precise CNSL targeting with no organ toxicity. Notably, our study highlighted the functional potential of reversal effect of hAMSCs-exosomes on MTX-induced neurotoxicity, hepatic and renal impairment, and myelosuppression.

conclusionsWe present anti-CD19-Exo-MTX as a promising exosome-based drug delivery platform that enhances BBB permeability and offers specific targeting for effective CNSL treatment with reduced adverse effects.

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Antigens, CD19Blood-Brain BarrierCentral Nervous System NeoplasmsDrug Delivery SystemsExosomesLymphomaAnimalsCell Line, TumorHumansMaleMesenchymal Stem CellsMethotrexateMiceTissue DistributionAntigens, CD19MethotrexateBlood–brain barrierCentral nervous system lymphomaDrug delivery systemExosomeMethotrexateTargeted therapy

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PMID40045315
PMCPMC11881385

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