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ArticleInternational journal of nanomedicine2026

Dual-Action Theranostic Nanoparticles Delivering Toll-Like Receptor 2 Inhibitors and Chemotherapy Target Breast Cancer Cells and the Tumor Microenvironment.

Antonino Di Lorenzo, Chiara Romiti, Alessandro Amaolo, Chiara Cossu, Antonella Iacoviello, Claudia Curcio, Marco Forni, Cristina Zanini, Federica Cavallo, Giuseppe Ferrauto and 2 more

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Article in International journal of nanomedicine, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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  1. [Preparation of HLYVSPW peptide-displaying outer membrane vesicles and validation of their in vitro targeting effects on triple-negative breast cancer cells].Sheng wu yi xue gong cheng xue za zhi = Journal of biomedical engineering = Shengwu yixue gongchengxue zazhi · 2026
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12 authors.

Antonino Di Lorenzo *Department of Molecular Biotechnology and Health Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
Chiara Romiti *Department of Molecular Biotechnology and Health Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
Alessandro AmaoloDepartment of Molecular Biotechnology and Health Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.ORCID 0009-0003-9784-7282
Chiara CossuDepartment of Molecular Biotechnology and Health Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
Antonella IacovielloDepartment of Molecular Biotechnology and Health Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-5851-6785
Claudia CurcioDepartment of Molecular Biotechnology and Health Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
Marco ForniMolecular Biotechnology Center "Guido Tarone", University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
Cristina ZaniniMolecular Biotechnology Center "Guido Tarone", University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
Federica CavalloDepartment of Molecular Biotechnology and Health Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
Giuseppe FerrautoDepartment of Molecular Biotechnology and Health Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
Enza Di Gregorio *Department of Molecular Biotechnology and Health Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-1950-3957
Laura Conti *Department of Molecular Biotechnology and Health Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-1780-098X

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Purpose: Breast cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related death in women, largely due to therapy resistance driven by both tumor-intrinsic and tumor microenvironment (TME)-mediated mechanisms. Toll-like receptor 2 (TLR2), which is overexpressed in breast tumors, promotes cancer progression and chemoresistance through both cancer-cell intrinsic and immune-mediated signaling, making it a promising therapeutic target. Methods: We developed a targeted therapy combining two types of nanoparticles (NPs) for targeted drug delivery, hybrid poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA)- lipid NPs loaded with the TLR2 inhibitor CU-CPT22 (PLGA-CU) and liposomes encapsulating doxorubicin (LIPO-DOXO). Both NP types were functionalized with cyclic RGD peptides to target α Results: PLGA-CU effectively inhibited TLR2 signaling. Both PLGA-CU and LIPO-DOXO reduced cell viability and induced apoptosis, with stronger effects observed when used in combination. In vivo imaging confirmed the accumulation of NPs in tumors. While monotherapies reduced tumor growth, the combined treatment targeted both cancer cells and TME, leading to reduced angiogenesis and immunosuppression, as well as enhanced anti-tumor activity. Conclusion: NP-mediated delivery of a TLR2 inhibitor and doxorubicin produces synergistic anti-cancer effects in breast cancer models. This approach may help overcome chemoresistance and improve therapeutic outcomes, offering a promising strategy for the treatment of advanced breast cancer.

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Antineoplastic AgentsBreast NeoplasmsNanoparticle Drug Delivery SystemNanoparticlesToll-Like Receptor 2AnimalsApoptosisCell Line, TumorCell SurvivalDoxorubicinFemaleHumansLactic AcidLiposomesMiceMice, Inbred BALB CAntineoplastic AgentsDoxorubicinLactic AcidLiposomesNanoparticle Drug Delivery SystemPolyglycolic AcidPolylactic Acid-Polyglycolic Acid CopolymerToll-Like Receptor 2breast cancerhybrid PLGA-lipid NPsimmunotherapyliposomesmagnetic resonance imagingTLR2 inhibitor

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