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ArticleMolecular pharmaceutics2026

Auger Electron Therapy Enhanced by Heat-Triggered Release of I-125-Labeled DNA-Targeted Compounds within the Tumor Microenvironment.

Masayuki Munekane, Kazuki Matsunaga, Miki Ozaki, Hiroaki Echigo, Kenji Mishiro, Takeshi Fuchigami, Kazuma Ogawa

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Masayuki MunekaneGraduate School of Medical Sciences, Kanazawa University, Kakuma-machi, Kanazawa920-1192, Japan.
Kazuki MatsunagaGraduate School of Medical Sciences, Kanazawa University, Kakuma-machi, Kanazawa920-1192, Japan.
Miki OzakiGraduate School of Medical Sciences, Kanazawa University, Kakuma-machi, Kanazawa920-1192, Japan.
Hiroaki EchigoGraduate School of Medical Sciences, Kanazawa University, Kakuma-machi, Kanazawa920-1192, Japan.
Kenji MishiroGraduate School of Medical Sciences, Kanazawa University, Kakuma-machi, Kanazawa920-1192, Japan.ORCID 0000-0002-5071-7574
Takeshi FuchigamiGraduate School of Medical Sciences, Kanazawa University, Kakuma-machi, Kanazawa920-1192, Japan.ORCID 0000-0001-8141-1212
Kazuma OgawaGraduate School of Medical Sciences, Kanazawa University, Kakuma-machi, Kanazawa920-1192, Japan.ORCID 0000-0002-1691-7302

Funding

Hokkoku Cancer Foundation NAHokuriku Bank NAInamori Foundation NAJapan Society for the Promotion of Science JP22K07812Japan Society for the Promotion of Science JP25K22607Mochida Memorial Foundation for Medical and Pharmaceutical Research NANakatani Foundation for Advancement of Measuring Technologies in Biomedical Engineering NAPharmaceutical Sciences Research Foundation NAShibuya Science Culture and Sports Foundation NASociety of Iodine Science NAUehara Memorial Foundation NA
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Abstract

In Auger electron therapy, the effective delivery of Auger electron-emitting radionuclides to the nuclei of cancer cells is essential for achieving high therapeutic efficacy. In this study, we developed a novel strategy that combined thermosensitive liposomes (TSLs) encapsulating 125I-labeled DNA-targeted compounds. This approach enabled enhanced tumor accumulation via TSL-mediated delivery and efficient nuclear translocation of radioactivity by releasing an 125I-labeled doxorubicin derivative ([125I]I-DOX) within the tumor microenvironment. [125I]I-DOX exhibited high cellular and nuclear uptake, producing potent cytotoxicity through Auger electrons emitted from 125I. [125I]I-DOX-loaded TSLs efficiently released [125I]I-DOX at 43 °C, enhancing its cellular uptake by Colon-26 cells. Tumor accumulation of radioactivity in the heating group was much higher than in the nonheating group, and the accumulation was maintained for up to 48 h postinjection. Intravenous injection of [125I]I-DOX-loaded TSLs (5.0 MBq) and localized tumor heating significantly inhibited tumor growth without body weight loss. The combination of [125I]I-DOX-loaded TSLs and hyperthermia represents a promising strategy for Auger electron therapy targeting the nuclei of cancer cells.

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DNADoxorubicinIodine RadioisotopesTumor MicroenvironmentAnimalsCell Line, TumorElectronsHot TemperatureHumansLiposomesMiceMice, Inbred BALB CMice, NudeDNADoxorubicinIodine-125Iodine RadioisotopesLiposomesAuger electron therapydrug releasehyperthermiaI-125-labeled doxorubicin derivativesthermosensitive liposomes

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PMID42503738
PMCPMC13556123

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