A nanoplatform with tumor-targeted aggregation and drug-specific release characteristics for photodynamic/photothermal combined antitumor therapy under near-infrared laser irradiation

Nanoscale. 2020 Jun 4;12(21):11497-11509. doi: 10.1039/d0nr00123f.

Abstract

Due to their high biocompatibility, high spatial resolution, chromatographic capability, and adjustable size and morphology, magnetic nanoparticles have become the most promising nanomaterials for clinical application in noninvasive imaging and drug delivery for the treatment of malignant tumors. Herein, a novel magnetic nanoparticle coated with calcium carbonate was prepared and loaded with near-infrared drugs to be used as a multifunctional theranostic nanoplatform for the diagnosis and treatment of malignant tumors. Then, these drug-loaded nanoparticles were used for combined photodynamic/photothermal therapy by intravenous administration that was simultaneously guided by fluorescence/MR imaging. Due to the targeted induction of the external magnetic field and tumor response degradation of the calcium carbonate layer, the nanoprobe demonstrated excellent tumor targeting and greatly improved drug aggregation at the tumor site. Finally, single wavelength-mediated photothermal/photodynamic therapy was applied to liver cancer model mice, ultimately achieving an exciting antitumor therapeutic effect. This study may promote further exploration of nanoplatforms based on magnetic nanoparticles for clinical application in the treatment of malignant tumors.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antineoplastic Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Antineoplastic Agents / chemistry
  • Antineoplastic Agents / pharmacokinetics
  • Calcium Carbonate / administration & dosage
  • Calcium Carbonate / chemistry
  • Cell Line, Tumor
  • Drug Delivery Systems / methods*
  • Drug Liberation
  • Humans
  • Indocyanine Green / administration & dosage
  • Indocyanine Green / analogs & derivatives
  • Indocyanine Green / chemistry
  • Indocyanine Green / pharmacokinetics
  • Infrared Rays
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Magnetite Nanoparticles / administration & dosage*
  • Magnetite Nanoparticles / chemistry
  • Mice
  • Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Neoplasms / drug therapy
  • Optical Imaging
  • Photochemotherapy
  • Photosensitizing Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Photosensitizing Agents / chemistry
  • Photosensitizing Agents / pharmacokinetics
  • Photothermal Therapy
  • Theranostic Nanomedicine

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • IR 820
  • Magnetite Nanoparticles
  • Photosensitizing Agents
  • Calcium Carbonate
  • Indocyanine Green