Preparation and in vitro anti-tumor properties of toad venom extract-loaded solid lipid nanoparticles

Pharmazie. 2013 Aug;68(8):653-60.

Abstract

In this study, we prepared solid lipid nanoparticles (TV-SLNs) loaded with toad venom extract and investigated their anti-tumor effects in vitro in HeLa and SKOV-3 cells. TV-SLNs were prepared using a cold homogenization technique, and the formulation was optimized by central composite design and response surface methods. The anti-tumor activities of TV-SLNs were evaluated by analyzing cell division and cell cycle distribution by using the MTT assay and flow cytometry. After incubation with TV-SLNs, the growth of both HeLa and SKOV-3 cells was inhibited significantly. The percentage of HeLa cells in G0/G1 phase decreased, whereas that in the S and G2/M phases increased. Thus, the S and G2/M phases were blocked after the incubation of HeLa cells with TV-SLNs for 24 h. In contrast, the percentage of SKOV-3 cells in G0/G1 phase increased and then decreased in S and G2/M phases, with the G0/G1 phase being blocked after incubation with TV-SLNs for 24 h. Our results demonstrate that TV-SLNs inhibited the fissiparism of HeLa and SKOV-3 cells in a time-and dose-dependent manner. TV-SLNs may be effective as a novel TV vaginal delivery system for the treatment of cervical and ovarian cancers.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Intravaginal
  • Amphibian Venoms / administration & dosage*
  • Amphibian Venoms / chemistry
  • Amphibian Venoms / pharmacology*
  • Antineoplastic Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Antineoplastic Agents / chemistry
  • Antineoplastic Agents / pharmacology*
  • Cell Cycle / drug effects
  • Chemistry, Pharmaceutical
  • Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid
  • Drug Compounding
  • Drug Delivery Systems
  • Drug Design
  • Female
  • HeLa Cells
  • Humans
  • Microscopy, Electron, Transmission
  • Nanoparticles*
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / drug therapy
  • Particle Size
  • Suspensions
  • Tetrazolium Salts
  • Thiazoles
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / drug therapy

Substances

  • Amphibian Venoms
  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Suspensions
  • Tetrazolium Salts
  • Thiazoles
  • thiazolyl blue