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Functionalized silver nanoparticles loaded with paclitaxel (Ag@PTX) demonstrate potent anticancer effects by inducing apoptosis in A549 lung cancer cells via ROS-mediated pathways. This novel Ag@PTX formulation shows promise for enhanced cancer treatment with reduced toxicity.

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  • Nanotechnology
  • Cancer Biology
  • Drug Delivery

Background:

  • Paclitaxel (PTX) is a crucial anticancer drug, but its clinical application is hindered by poor solubility and severe side effects.
  • Nanotechnology offers a promising approach to overcome these limitations in cancer therapy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the anticancer properties of paclitaxel-loaded silver nanoparticles (Ag@PTX).
  • To elucidate the mechanisms of Ag@PTX-induced apoptosis in A549 lung cancer cells, focusing on ROS-mediated signaling pathways.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis and characterization of Ag@PTX nanoparticles (approx. 2 nm size, -17 mv zeta potential).
  • Assessment of A549 cell viability, apoptosis (nuclear condensation, DNA fragmentation, caspase-3 activation), and selectivity against normal cells.
  • In vivo evaluation in a xenograft nude mice model to assess tumor growth suppression.

Main Results:

  • Ag@PTX significantly reduced A549 cell viability with selectivity for cancer cells.
  • Apoptosis induction was confirmed through morphological and biochemical markers.
  • ROS-mediated activation of p53 and AKT pathways was observed, enhancing anti-cancer activity.
  • Ag@PTX effectively suppressed tumor growth in a xenograft mouse model.

Conclusions:

  • Ag@PTX nanoparticles exhibit significant anticancer efficacy and selectivity.
  • The study highlights ROS-mediated signaling as a key mechanism for Ag@PTX-induced apoptosis.
  • Ag@PTX represents a potential chemopreventive agent and a strategy for achieving anticancer synergism.