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ArticleBMC cancer2025

Biomimetic cancer cell membrane engineered lipid nanoparticles for enhanced chemotherapy of homologous malignant tumor.

Fengtian Zhang, Weihong Luo, Zhongjie Min, Longping Wu, Ziyang Wang, Yufei Wang, Wenbin Liao, Yu Liu, Weiliang Chen, Lijuan Wen

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Article in BMC cancer, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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Fengtian Zhang *First Affiliated Hospital & Clinical Medical College of Gannan Medical University, Jinling East Avenue, Zhanggong District, Ganzhou, China.
Weihong Luo *Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Pharmacology of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Gannan Medical University, University Park in Rongjiang New District, Ganzhou, People's Republic of China.
Zhongjie Min *Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Pharmacology of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Gannan Medical University, University Park in Rongjiang New District, Ganzhou, People's Republic of China.
Longping WuQingfeng Pharmaceutical Co Ltd, 8 Zhandong Avenue, Zhanggong District, Ganzhou, People's Republic of China.
Ziyang WangFirst Affiliated Hospital & Clinical Medical College of Gannan Medical University, Jinling East Avenue, Zhanggong District, Ganzhou, China.
Yufei WangJiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Pharmacology of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Gannan Medical University, University Park in Rongjiang New District, Ganzhou, People's Republic of China.
Wenbin LiaoJiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Pharmacology of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Gannan Medical University, University Park in Rongjiang New District, Ganzhou, People's Republic of China.
Yu LiuFirst Affiliated Hospital & Clinical Medical College of Gannan Medical University, Jinling East Avenue, Zhanggong District, Ganzhou, China.
Weiliang ChenJiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Pharmacology of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Gannan Medical University, University Park in Rongjiang New District, Ganzhou, People's Republic of China.
Lijuan WenJiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Pharmacology of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Gannan Medical University, University Park in Rongjiang New District, Ganzhou, People's Republic of China. nklijuanwen@163.com.

Funding

Jiangxi Provincial Natural Science Foundation, China 20232BAB206177Jiangxi Provincial Natural Science Foundation, China 2024BAB20419Science and Technology Plan Special Project of Ganzhou GZ2024YLJ127Science and Technology Research Project of Jiangxi Provincial Department of Education GJJ2401301the National Natural Science Foundation of China 82460613
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Abstract

backgroundThe advancement of biomimetic drug delivery systems designed for biomedical applications has attracted considerable attention from researchers in recent years. A particularly noteworthy approach involves the use of various cell membranes, which can impart distinctive functionalities to the nanoparticles, including specific recognition of target cells, prolonged circulation within the bloodstream, and enhanced ability to evade the immune system, as surface coatings on nanoparticles. This innovative strategy has positioned cell membrane-coated nanoparticles (CMCNPs) as a promising framework for addressing a wide range of diseases more effectively.

methodsIn the current investigation, lipid nanoparticles were specifically engineered using glioblastoma cell membrane (GBMM) coatings, termed as LNPs/D@GBMM, to serve as targeted nanotheranostics against homologous malignant glioblastoma (GBM). The physicochemical properties of LNPs/D@GBMM were investigated in terms of particle size, morphology, drug loading (DL), drug release behavior and so on. Homologous cellular uptake was evaluated by confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM). Cell cytotoxicity was evaluated by MTT assay. Moreover, the bio-distribution of CMCNPs in vivo was investigated via the near-infrared (NIR) fluorescence imaging technique, and the anti-tumor effect in vivo was evaluated in xenografted nude mice.

resultsCompared to non-targeted lipid nanoparticles, LNPs/D@GBMM exhibited superior cytotoxic effects against homologous tumor cells. In addition, fluorescence imaging of targeted tumor cells treated with LNPs/D@GBMM indicated a marked increase in cell internalization, and improved fluorescence distribution in vivo. LNPs/D@GBMM finally produced an excellent tumor suppression effect on homologous tumors.

conclusionThe robust platform established by CMCNPs leveraging the inherent characteristics of homologous tumor cell membranes, is expected to facilitate systemic delivery of therapeutic agents specifically aimed at treating tumors, thus advancing the efficacy of cancer therapy in clinical settings.

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Antineoplastic AgentsBiomimetic MaterialsCell MembraneGlioblastomaLipidsNanoparticlesAnimalsBiomimeticsCell Line, TumorDrug Delivery SystemsDrug LiberationHumansLiposomesMiceMice, NudeXenograft Model Antitumor AssaysAntineoplastic AgentsLipid NanoparticlesLipidsLiposomesBiomimetic drug delivery systemsCell membraneGlioblastomaHomologous tumorLipid nanoparticles

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PMID40596990
PMCPMC12211940

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