1.A novel dual-targeting strategy of nanobody-driven protein corona modulation for glioma therapy.
Yupei ZHANG ; Shugang QIN ; Tingting SONG ; Zhiying HUANG ; Zekai LV ; Yang ZHAO ; Xiangyu JIAO ; Min SUN ; Yinghan ZHANG ; Guang XIE ; Yuting CHEN ; Xuli RUAN ; Ruyue LIU ; Haixing SHI ; Chunli YANG ; Siyu ZHAO ; Zhongshan HE ; Hai HUANG ; Xiangrong SONG
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2025;15(9):4917-4931
Glioma represents the most prevalent malignant tumor of the central nervous system, with chemotherapy serving as an essential adjunctive treatment. However, most chemotherapeutic agents exhibit limited ability to penetrate the blood-brain barrier (BBB). This study introduced a novel dual-targeting strategy for glioma therapy by modulating the formation of nanobody-driven protein coronas to enhance the brain and tumor-targeting efficiency of hydrophobic cisplatin prodrug-loaded lipid nanoparticles (C8Pt-Ls). Specifically, nanobodies (Nbs) with fibrinogen-binding capabilities were conjugated to the surface of C8Pt-Ls, resulting in the generation of Nb-C8Pt-Ls. Within the bloodstream, Nb-C8Pt-Ls could bound more fibrinogen, forming the protein corona that specifically interacted with LRP-1, a receptor highly expressed on the BBB. This interaction enabled a "Hitchhiking Effect" mechanism, facilitating efficient trans-BBB transport and promoting effective brain targeting. Additionally, the protein corona interacted with LRP-1, which is also overexpressed in glioma cells, achieving precise tumor targeting. Computational simulations and SPR detection clarified the molecular interaction mechanism of the Nb-fibrinogen-(LRP-1) complex, confirming its binding specificity and stability. Our results demonstrated that this strategy significantly enhanced C8Pt accumulation in brain tissues and tumors, induced apoptosis in glioma cells, and improved therapeutic efficacy. This study provides a novel framework for glioma therapy and underscores the potential of protein corona modulation-based dual-targeting strategies in advancing treatments for brain tumors.
2.IL-22 inhibits liver fibrosis induced by hepatic stellate cells via Wnt/β-catenin signal pathway
Cheng SHI ; Ronge LEI ; Bangli HU ; Peiling ZHANG ; Shanyu QIN ; Haixing JIANG
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2017;33(4):502-506
Objective:To investigate the effects and mechanisms of interleukin-22(IL-22) on inhibiting liver fibrosis induced by HSC,and explore the role of Wnt/β-catenin pathway in the activation of hepatic stellate cells(HSC).Methods:Rat HSC was activated by TGF-β1,and the mRNA and protein levels of β-catenin and α-SMA were detected by q-PCR and Western blot,respectively.HSC was treated with different hours and concentration of recombinant rat protein IL-22.The cell proliferation rates were detected by CCK8,cell apoptosis rates were tested by flow cytometry.HSC were treated with optimal concentration of IL-22 after activated by TGF-β1,the cell proliferation rates,mRNA and protein levels of β-catenin and α-SMA were compared of before and after intervention.Results:The mRNA and the protein levels of β-catenin and α-SMA were significantly increased after activated by TGF-β1(P<0.05).IL-22 inhibiting the proliferation of HSC in a dose-and time-dependent manner (P<0.05) and decreased the mRNA and the protein expression level of β-catenin and α-SMA(P<0.05),but had no significant effect on apoptosis rates(P>0.05).IL-22 significantly inhibited the activation of HSC induced by TGF-β1 and remarkably decreased the mRNA and the protein expression level of β-catenin and α-SMA(P<0.05).Conclusion:The Wnt/β-catenin pathway may participates in the process of HSC activation and α-SMA secretion,and IL-22 inhibits biological function of HSC in a dose-and time-dependent manner.This effect probably via inhibited the Wnt/β-catenin signal pathway.
3.Ginsenoside Rh2 induced human colorectal cancer cell apoptosis through PI3K/AKT/GSK-3βpathway
Xueping SHI ; Jing LI ; Jianhua RAN ; Wei XIONG ; Haixing LI ; Pei GUO ; Dilong CHEN
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2017;33(1):114-119
Aim To investigate the effect of Ginsen-oside Rh2 on apoptosis in human colorectal cancer cell SW480,and to explore the possible mechanism of it. Methods The proliferation activity of SW480 treated with Ginsenoside Rh2 was measured CCK-8 assay.Ap-optosis rates were evaluated by FCM.Hoechst 33258 staining was used to observe cell nucleus morphologi-cal;change SW480 cells were treated with Ginsenoside Rh2,and the protein expressions of Bcl-2,Bax,p53, cleaved caspase-3 ,PI3 K,AKT,P-AKT,GSK-3β,P-GSK-3βwere detected by Western blot;SW480 cells were treated with LY294002,Rh2,LY294002+Rh2, the expressions of PI3 K,AKT,P-AKT,GSK-3β,P-GSK-3βwere detected by Western blot.Results The proliferation of SW480 cells was significantly inhibited by Ginsenoside Rh2 in dose-dependent and time-de-pendent manner.FCM showed the inducing apoptosis effect of Ginsenoside Rh2 was significantly different from that of control group.Hoechst 33258 staining in-dicated clearly cell apoptosis in Ginsenoside Rh2 treat-ment groups.Western blot showed Ginsenoside Rh2 decreased expression of Bcl-2,increased expression of Bax,p53 and cleaved caspase-3,PI3K/AKT/GSK-3βpathway proteins PI3 K,P-AKT,P-GSK-3βdecreased obviously,AKT and GSK-3βwere not changed signifi-cantly in SW480.SW480 cells were separately treated with LY294002,Rh2,LY294002 +Rh2,there were no significant difference in AKT and GSK-3βprotein a-mong all groups,and the expression of PI3 K,P-AKT, P-GSK-3βdecreased more obviously in LY294002 +Rh2 group compared with LY294002 and Rh2 alone. Conclusion Rh2 induces colorectal cancer cell apop-tosis through PI3 K/AKT/GSK-3βpathway,which ac-tivates p53 and cleaved caspase-3,and destroys the balance of Bcl-2/Bax.
4.Effects and mechanism of anti IL-9 antibody on malignant ascites of hepatic car-cinoma
Peiling ZHANG ; Ronge LEI ; Qinyi QIN ; Cheng SHI ; Haixing JIANG ; Shanyu QIN
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2017;33(3):388-391
Objective:To explore the effects and mechanism of anti IL-9 antibody on malignant ascites ( MA) of hepatic carci-noma in mice.Methods:A mouse model of MA was established by mouse H 22 cell line.45 mice were divided randomly into experi-mental group,negative control group and blank control group at 24 hours after modeling,with 15 mice in each group.The experimental group was injected intraperitoneally with anti IL-9 antibody;the negative control group was injected with isotype IgG antibody;the blank control group was injected with normal saline .The weight and behavior of the mice were measured before each injection .Five mice of each group was sacrificed at 24 hours after the last injection to measure the volume of MA .The level of VEGF,MMP-2,IL-9 and IFN-γin MA were determined with ELISA assay;the survival time of rest mice were recorded and compared .Results:The mean volume of MA of experimental group,negative control group and blank control group were (6.70±1.52)ml,(10.28±1.75)ml,(10.36±2.30) ml,respectively,the MA volume of experimental group were lower as compared to negative control group and blank control group ( P<0.05).The mean survival time of experimental group was (17.2±2.1)d,which was significantly prolonged compared with the negative control group (14.5±1.2)d and the blank control group (14.8±1.4)d (P<0.05).The levels of VEGF of MA in experimental group was significantly lower compared to the negative control group and blank control group (P<0.05).The levels of IL-9 of MA in experi-mental group was significantly lower compared to the negative control group (P<0.05).The levels of MMP-2 and IFN-γin experimental group had no significant difference compared with the negative control group and blank control group ( P>0.05 ) .Conclusion:Intraper-itoneal injection anti IL-9 antibody on H22 ascites-bearing mice can effectively inhibit the generation of the MA .The mechanism may be related to the inhibition of the expression of the VEGF and IL-9.
5.Ribonucleic acid Ⅱ induces apoptosis in human leukemia cells by up-regulating p53
Pei GUO ; Jianhua RAN ; Jing LI ; Dilong CHEN ; Baoxue YANG ; Fei HE ; Wei XIONG ; Xueping SHI ; Haixing LI
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2016;32(12):1729-1734
Aim To investigate the effect of ribonucleic acidⅡon apoptosis in human leukemia cell lines K562 and KG1 a.Methods Cell counting kit-8(CCK-8)as-say was performed to detect proliferation activity of K562 and KG1 a cells treated with ribonucleic acidⅡ. Apoptosis index was assessed by flow cytometry(FCM) and fluorescent Hoechst 33258 staining was used for observing morphologic changes of apoptosis.Expres-sion levels of p53,Bax,Bcl-2 and cleaved caspase-3 were analyzed by Western blot.Results The prolifera-tion of K562 and KG1 a cells was significantly inhibited by ribonucleic acid Ⅱ treatment for 12 h,24 h,48 h at concentrations of 100~300 mg·L-1 ,which indica-ted the inhibitory effect of ribonucleic acid Ⅱ was in dose-dependent and time-dependent manners.FCM re-sults displayed a dose-dependent increase in cell apop-totic rate.Hoechst 33258 staining showed the typical apoptotic morphology in some leukemic cells treated with ribonucleic acid Ⅱ,including increased nuclear chromatin concentration and edge accumulation.West-ern blot analysis showed the increased expression of p53,Bax,cleaved caspase-3 and decreased expression of Bcl-2 in K562 and KG1 a cells treated with ribonu-cleic acid Ⅱ.Conclusions Ribonucleic acid Ⅱ can induce apoptosis of leukemia K562 and KG1 a cells by up-regulating p53,which mediates Bcl-2/Bax balance and activates caspase-3 .

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