Host immune response to anti-cancer camptothecin conjugated cyclodextrin-based polymers
Posted on 2019-10-24 - 12:26
Abstract Introduction Efficacy and safety are critical concerns when designing drug carriers. Nanoparticles are a particular type of carrier that has gained recent attention in cancer therapeutics. Methods In this study, we assess the safety profile of IT-101, a nanoparticle formed by self-assembly of camptothecin (CPT) conjugated cyclodextrin-based polymers. IT-101 delivers CPT to target cancer cells in animal models of numerous human cancers and in humans. Previous data from preclinical and clinical trials indicate that IT-101 has no notable immunological side effects. However, there have been no published studies focused on evaluating the effects of IT-101 on host immune systems. Results In this work, we demonstrate that IT-101 diminished initial host immune response following first injection of the nanopharmaceutical and induced NK cell activation and T cell proliferation upon further IT-101 exposure. Additionally, IT-101 could attenuate tumor growth more efficiently than CPT treatment only. Conclusions Drugs administration in whole-body circulation may lead to poorly bioavailable in central nervous system and often has toxic effects on peripheral tissues. Conjugated with cyclodextrin-based polymers not only reduce adverse effects but also modulate the immune responses to elevate drug efficacy. These immune responses may potentially facilitate actions of immune blockage, such as PD1/PDL1 in cancer treatment.
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Chen, Yi-Fan; Wang, Yen-Hsin; Lei, Cing-Syuan; Changou, Chun; Davis, Mark; Yen, Yun (2019). Host immune response to anti-cancer camptothecin conjugated cyclodextrin-based polymers. figshare. Collection. https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.c.4710455.v1
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AUTHORS (6)
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Yi-Fan Chen
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Yen-Hsin Wang
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Cing-Syuan Lei
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Chun Changou
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Mark Davis
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Yun Yen