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  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Nanomedicine
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Prodrug nanomedicines face challenges with slow and variable drug release in tumors.
  • Tumor heterogeneity limits the selectivity of existing redox-sensitive nanocarriers.
  • Developing targeted drug delivery systems is crucial for effective cancer therapy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and synthesize a ROS-triggered prodrug nanoplatform for synergistic chemo-photodynamic therapy.
  • To investigate the efficacy of dual-source ROS-responsive drug release.
  • To compare the performance of selenium-containing versus sulfur-containing linkages.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of oxidation-responsive cabazitaxel (CTX) prodrugs linked to oleic acid (OA) via thioether/selenoether bonds.
  • Self-assembly of prodrugs into nanoparticles with co-encapsulated pyropheophorbide a (PPa).
  • Evaluation of ROS-triggered drug release, in vitro cytotoxicity, and in vivo therapeutic efficacy.

Main Results:

  • The nanoplatform demonstrated selective and rapid release of CTX in response to both endogenous and PPa-generated ROS.
  • Selenium-containing linkages showed superior ROS-triggered release and cytotoxicity compared to sulfur-containing ones.
  • The prodrug nanosystems enhanced systemic circulation and tumor distribution, leading to synergistic chemo-photodynamic therapy in vivo.

Conclusions:

  • The developed ROS-triggered prodrug nanoplatform offers a promising strategy for enhanced cancer treatment.
  • Dual-source ROS responsiveness and selenium linkage improve drug delivery and therapeutic synergy.
  • This nanomedicine approach holds significant potential for improving cancer therapy outcomes.