Cyclic-RGDfK peptide conjugated succinoyl-TPGS nanomicelles for targeted delivery of docetaxel to integrin receptor over-expressing angiogenic tumours
RIS ID
105224
Abstract
Docetaxel (DTX) is an anticancer drug that is used alone and in combination with other drugs to treat tumours. However, it suffers from the drawback of non-specific cytotoxicity. To improve the therapeutic potential of DTX, we report the synthesis of cRGDfK peptide-conjugated succinoyl-TPGS (tocopheryl polyethylene glycol succinate) nanomicelles for targeted delivery of DTX. Among RGD (Arg-Gly-Asp) peptides, cRGDfK peptide shows specificity towards αvβ3 integrin receptors that are most commonly over-expressed in tumour cells. To cRGDfK peptide, succinoylated TPGS was synthesised and conjugated to cRGDfK peptide using a carbodiimide reaction. Peptide-conjugated DTX loaded nanomicelles (PDNM) displayed small particle size with a narrow distribution, controlled drug release and high physicochemical stability. Cytotoxicity, cellular uptake, apoptosis and anti-angiogenic comparisons of unconjugated nanomicelles to PDNM in DU145 human prostate cancer cells and HUVECs (Human Umblical Vein Endothelial Cells) clearly revealed the importance of the cRGDfK peptide in enhancing the drug delivery performance of nanomicelles.
Publication Details
Kulhari, H., Pooja, D., Shrivastava, S., Telukutala, S. R., Barui, A. K., Patra, C., Naidu Vegi, G., Adams, D. J. & Sistla, R. (2015). Cyclic-RGDfK peptide conjugated succinoyl-TPGS nanomicelles for targeted delivery of docetaxel to integrin receptor over-expressing angiogenic tumours. Nanomedicine: Nanotechnology, Biology and Medicine, 11 (6), 1511-1520.