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Nanobody-functionalized liposomal doxorubicin: A novel strategy for angiogenesis suppression via VEGFR2 targeting.

Aezam Akbari, Azadeh Ghaffari, Fahimeh Haji-Ahmadi, Vahideh Farzam Rad, Mahdi Behdani, Hamidreza Kheiri-Manjili, Cobra Moradian, Davoud Ahmadvand

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Article in BioImpacts : BI, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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  1. Role of ZEB1 in angiogenesis and therapeutic potential (Review).International journal of molecular medicine · 2026
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8 authors.

Aezam AkbariFaculty of Pharmacy, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-5102-5977
Azadeh GhaffariFaculty of Pharmacy, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran.
Fahimeh Haji-AhmadiUniversity of California San Francisco, Cellular Molecular Pharmacology School, School of Medicine, San Francisco CA, USA.
Vahideh Farzam RadDepartment of Physics, Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences, university of Zanjan, Zanjan, Iran.
Mahdi BehdaniVenom and Biotherapeutics Molecules Laboratory, Biotechnology Department, Biotechnology Research Center, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran.
Hamidreza Kheiri-ManjiliFaculty of Pharmacy, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran.
Cobra MoradianDepartment of Molecular Imaging, Faculty of Advanced Technology in Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Davoud AhmadvandDepartment of Molecular Imaging, Faculty of Advanced Technology in Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5611-5056

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: Doxorubicin (DOX) is a widely used first-line treatment for various cancers but causes toxicity. Targeted drug delivery systems, particularly DOX-encapsulated liposomes, show clinical success and lower toxicity. The abnormal angiogenesis in high-grade tumors, making it crucial to develop strategies that target this process in conjunction with chemotherapy. This study presents an innovative formulation of anti-VEGFR2-functionalized liposomal DOX, designed to reduce systemic drug release, enhance drug release and bioavailability at tumor sites, and reducing adverse effects, representing a promising advancement in targeted cancer therapy. Methods: Liposome formulations including liposome (Lip), DOX loaded liposome (Lip-DOX), anti VEGFR2 Nanobody-conjugated liposome (Lip-Nb), and anti VEGFR2 Nanobody- conjugated DOX-loaded liposome (Lip-DOX-Nb) were prepared by film hydration method and then fully characterized. The cellular uptake of these nanocarriers were assessed by flow cytometry analysis in human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs). Further, the ability of the different liposomal formulations to suppress angiogenesis were assessed by performing tube formation assay on HUVECs. In addition, the inhibitory impact of low dose consumption of the formulations to inhibit the migratory capacity of glioma cells were assessed by scratch migration assay on U87 cells. Results: The prepared liposomal formulations displayed optimal size range of 120-131 nm, with slightly negative charge about -2.4 mv, spherical morphology and effective encapsulation of about 91% of the total DOX and high conjugation efficiency of about 87% of total anti VEGFR2 Nb that are acceptable for nano sized targeted drug delivery systems. Conclusion: This designed drug delivery system worked as strong anticancer and angiogenesis suppression agent

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Anti VEGFR2 nanobodyDHMDoxorubicinLiposomeTumor angiogenesis

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PMCPMC12204814

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