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  • Polymer Chemistry

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  • Nanoparticles offer a promising platform for targeted cancer immunotherapy by selectively activating immune cells.
  • Multifunctional core-crosslinked micelles can be synthesized using block copolymers for precise drug delivery.
  • Dendritic cells (DCs) are crucial antigen-presenting cells for initiating adaptive immune responses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and characterize novel core-crosslinked micelles functionalized with targeting ligands, adjuvants, and antigens for cancer immunotherapy.
  • To investigate the binding efficiency of these nanoparticles to DCs and elucidate the underlying targeting mechanisms.
  • To evaluate the immunomodulatory potential of these targeted nanoparticles in activating DCs and T cells.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis of core-crosslinked micelles from HPMA and laurylmethacrylate-co-hymecromone-methacrylate block copolymers.
  • Functionalization of micelles with mannose/trimannose (targeting), L18-MDP (adjuvant), and SIINFEKL peptide (antigen) via click chemistry.
  • Chemical and biological characterization of micelles, including binding studies with DCs using flow cytometry and mannan blocking assays.
  • Assessment of DC activation and induction of antigen-specific CD8+ T cell proliferation.

Main Results:

  • Mannose and trimannose functionalization significantly enhanced micelle binding to DCs compared to non-functionalized micelles.
  • Binding was mediated by the mannose receptor and DC-SIGN, as confirmed by mannan blocking studies.
  • Adjuvant-loaded, carbohydrate-functionalized micelles effectively activated DCs.
  • DCs incubated with antigen-conjugated micelles stimulated proliferation of antigen-specific CD8+ T cells.

Conclusions:

  • Core-crosslinked micelles can be effectively engineered as targeted delivery systems for cancer immunotherapy.
  • Mannose-functionalized nanoparticles demonstrate specific targeting of DCs, leading to enhanced immune activation.
  • This targeted nanoparticle platform holds potential for developing effective cancer vaccines and immunotherapies.