RGD-conjugated PLA-PLL nanoparticles targeting to Bacp-37 breast cancer xenografts in vivo

J Nanosci Nanotechnol. 2011 Dec;11(12):10760-4. doi: 10.1166/jnn.2011.3945.

Abstract

Targeted delivery carriers are receiving considerable attention, the development of a more precise targeted delivery carrier is critical for the advancement of cancer chemotherapy. In this study, we evaluated the effects of RGD-conjugated poly (lactic acid-co-lysine)-(Arginine-Glycine-Aspartic) nanoparticles (PLA-PLL-RGD NPs) on targeted delivery to Bacp-37 breast cancer bearing mice. PLA-PLL-RGD NPs were prepared by using the emulsion-solvent evaporation method. A subsequent MTT assay indicated that the NPs were non-toxic and had good biocompatibility. In vitro, the results of Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope (CLSM) and FAC Scan flow cytometry (FACS) indicated that the PLA-PLL-RGD NPs can bind more significantly to human umbilical vein endothelial cells, compared to PLA-PLL NPs. In vivo, the results of target imaging and biodistribution showed that PLA-PLL-RGD can significantly target to tumor of Bacp-37 breast cancer bearing mice. These results demonstrated that PLA-PLL-RGD NPs can effectively enhance targeted efficiency in vivo, and have the potential to be used as targeted delivery carrier.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Breast Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Female
  • Flow Cytometry
  • Humans
  • Lactic Acid / chemistry*
  • Lysine / chemistry*
  • Microscopy, Confocal
  • Nanoparticles*
  • Oligopeptides / chemistry*
  • Oligopeptides / pharmacokinetics
  • Polyesters
  • Polymers / chemistry*
  • Tissue Distribution
  • Xenograft Model Antitumor Assays*

Substances

  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Oligopeptides
  • Polyesters
  • Polymers
  • Lactic Acid
  • poly(lactide)
  • arginyl-glycyl-aspartic acid
  • Lysine